New Testament Angels Include a Select Few
Since the spiritual condition of humankind hinged on the life and ministry of Jesus, God took great care in announcing through an angel the birth of John the Baptist, the one who would prepare the way for Jesus' ministry.
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Composer James Montgomery Writes Angels from the Realms of Glory
Angels From the Realms of Glory first appeared in print on Christmas Eve, 1816, in a political activist newspaper.
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Composer Fanny Crosby Writes Blessed Assurance
Although blind from shortly after birth, Fanny Crosby wrote 8,000 songs. Among her most beloved was the hymn Blessed Assurance.
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The Providence and Protection of God
The book of Exodus may be one of the most important books of the Old Testament. In it are the providence and protection for the people of God, whose forefathers moved to Egypt to escape a famine 430 years earlier. Exodus begins where Genesis ends, unfolding one of the greatest stories of deliverance.
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Jesus is the Promised King from the Land of Judah
All of Israel had been looking forward to this promised Ruler who was to deliver them from the oppression from their enemies, and the injustices of their corrupt leaders. The answer was found in the Son of God.
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Composer Charles Grant Writes O Worship the King
Several of Charles Grant's writings, prose and poetry, were published during his lifetime. After his death, his brother gathered 12 of Grant's poems into a book titled Sacred Poems. One of those poems, O Worship the King has appeared in church hymnals ever since.
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Composer Phillip Brooks Writes O Little Town of Bethlehem
Recalling a magical Christmas Eve night in Bethlehem, Brooks wrote a song for the children's choir of his church. His organist put melody to his words and O Little Town of Bethlehem was sung for the very first time.
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