The Story Behind the Song - Mark Schultz - I Gave Up

Mark shares the story about how the lyrics for his new song "I Gave Up" came to him, and how the song relates back to his life and the way he wants to live. Check out whole album "All Things Possible".

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The Story Behind the Song - Casting Crowns - Already There

From where I'm standing
Lord it's so hard for me to see
Where this is going
And where You're leading me
I wish I knew how
All my fears and all my questions
Are gonna play out
In a world I can't control

Already There by Casting Crowns

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Christian Music - Jesus Firm Foundation - Behind the Songs

1. Jesus, Firm Foundation – Mark Hall (Casting Crowns), Mike Donehey (Tenth Avenue North), Steven Curtis Chapman, Mandisa
2. Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus (Look Up) – Nichole Nordeman
3. All Hail The Power Of Jesus’ Name (Crown Him) – Michael W. Smith
4. I Surrender All (All To Jesus) – Casting Crowns
5. Holy, Holy, Holy (God With Us) – Matt Maher
6. Be Still My Soul (In You I Rest) – Kari Jobe
7. My Jesus, I Love Thee (Your Holy Name) – Building 429
8. Jesus Paid It All – Newsboys
9. Blessed Assurance (My King Is Coming) – Matthew West
10. Nothing But The Blood – Andy Cherry
11. Cornerstone – Hillsong
12. It Is Well (Oh My Soul) – Brandon Heath

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Hymns of the Church - Rock of Ages

Rock of Ages

Traditionally, it is held that Reverend Augustus Montague Toplady drew his inspiration from an incident in the gorge of Burrington Combe in the Mendip Hills in England. Toplady, a preacher in the nearby village of Blagdon, was travelling along the gorge when he was caught in a storm. Finding shelter in a gap in the gorge, he was struck by the title and scribbled down the initial lyrics on a playing card.

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The Story Behind the Song - I Have Decided To Follow Jesus

The story of the song is covered in the Book by Dr. P.P. Job "Why God Why". This story is incredible and shares the results of someone 100% sold out to Jesus Christ. May everyone who hears this story be inspired to go and do likewise.

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The Story Behind the Song - Victory in Jesus

Consider the history/background to the hymn "Victory In Jesus", written by Eugene Monroe Bartlett in 1939, as shared by Pastor Joshua M. Wallnofer.

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The Story Behind the Song - Jesus Paid it All

The words to the song Jesus Paid It All were written by Elvina Hall (1822-1889) in 1865. Elvina was a member of the Monument Street Methodist Church in Baltimore, Maryland. The Choir Director of the same church was John Thomas Grape (1835-1915). Unaware of Elvina's composition, Grape composed a tune he called All To Christ I Owe.

The pastor of Monument Street Methodist Church, Rev.George W. Schreck heard the music written by Grape and immediately thought of the verse written by another of his parishioners, Elvina Hall. At the pastor's suggestion, Hall's lyrics and Grape's music were combined, and then sent to Professor Theodore Perkins, publisher of the periodical Sabbath Carols. The hymn quickly became a favorite and has been published in and sung from hymnals across America ever since.

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