Episodes

A Bit About The Song… Shelter in the Storm This beautiful hymn was written in the late 1880s by Vernon J Charlesworth, who was a London Pastor serving as Headmaster of Charles Spurgeon’s Stockwell Orphanage. This well-beloved him was heard often sung by sailors as they were approaching a safe harbor in the time of storm. Near the close of 1890, Ira D Sankey, A well-known gospel singer, discovered the words written by Charles worth and recomposed the melody that we know and love today. The messag...

A Bit About The Song… Shelter in the Storm This beautiful hymn was written in the late 1880s by Vernon J Charlesworth, who was a London Pastor serving as Headmaster of Charles Spurgeon’s Stockwell Orphanage. This well-beloved him was heard often sung by sailors as they were approaching a safe harbor in the time of storm. Near the close of 1890, Ira D Sankey, A well-known gospel singer, discovered the words written by Charles worth and recomposed the melody that we know and love today. The messag...

A Bit About The Song… Nearer, Still Nearer Jesus said in John 12: 32, “And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto Me.” So many times we feel alone and forgotten by God. So many times we wonder where He is as we go through trial and difficulty. So many times we feel driven to our knees by circumstances that are beyond our control and frightening and crushing. So many times the very thing that we are dreading is the thing that allows us to be drawn toward Jesus. The thought th...

A Bit About The Song… Nearer, Still Nearer Jesus said in John 12: 32, “And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto Me.” So many times we feel alone and forgotten by God. So many times we wonder where He is as we go through trial and difficulty. So many times we feel driven to our knees by circumstances that are beyond our control and frightening and crushing. So many times the very thing that we are dreading is the thing that allows us to be drawn toward Jesus. The thought th...

A Bit About The Song… Depth of Mercy From the depths of the dark ages, comes this powerful cry from the heart of Charles Wesley. It resonates with each sincere listener as the theme resounds throughout all ages, can there be mercy still, for me? The answer comes quickly from the throne of God Himself – YES! Live, sinner, live, for I gave my life for thee. We hope you enjoy this re-imagined and augmented theme by The Rain. “Behold, He cometh with clouds, and every eye shall see Him, and they also...

A Bit About The Song… Depth of Mercy From the depths of the dark ages, comes this powerful cry from the heart of Charles Wesley. It resonates with each sincere listener as the theme resounds throughout all ages, can there be mercy still, for me? The answer comes quickly from the throne of God Himself – YES! Live, sinner, live, for I gave my life for thee. We hope you enjoy this re-imagined and augmented theme by The Rain. “Behold, He cometh with clouds, and every eye shall see Him, and they also...

A Bit About The Song… “Softly and Tenderly,” which was originally known as “Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling,” is a classic invitation hymn from the 19th century. It was written by Will Lamartine Thompson (1847-1909) who was a composer of the gospel, secular, and patriotic songs. Due to his earlier songs being rejected, Thompson formed his own music publishing company, and “Softly and Tenderly” was first published in a collection titled Sparkling Gems, Nos. 1 and 2. It quickly became a popul...

A Bit About The Song… “Softly and Tenderly,” which was originally known as “Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling,” is a classic invitation hymn from the 19th century. It was written by Will Lamartine Thompson (1847-1909) who was a composer of the gospel, secular, and patriotic songs. Due to his earlier songs being rejected, Thompson formed his own music publishing company, and “Softly and Tenderly” was first published in a collection titled Sparkling Gems, Nos. 1 and 2. It quickly became a popul...

A Bit About The Song… O, Come, Emmanuel This hymn, originally written in Latin, was translated roughly in 1861 by Jason Mason Neal, a pastor in the Church of England. I love the name Immanuel (Emmanuel), meaning, “God is with us” עִמָּנוּאֵל‎ Matthew 1:23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. Knowing that God is with us because that is His name, our hearts still call out to Him to come so ...

A Bit About The Song… O, Come, Emmanuel This hymn, originally written in Latin, was translated roughly in 1861 by Jason Mason Neal, a pastor in the Church of England. I love the name Immanuel (Emmanuel), meaning, “God is with us” עִמָּנוּאֵל‎ Matthew 1:23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. Knowing that God is with us because that is His name, our hearts still call out to Him to come so ...

A Bit About The Song… O, Come, Emmanuel This hymn, originally written in Latin, was translated roughly in 1861 by Jason Mason Neal, a pastor in the Church of England. I love the name Immanuel (Emmanuel), meaning, “God is with us” עִמָּנוּאֵל‎ Matthew 1:23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. Knowing that God is with us because that is His name, our hearts still call out to Him to come so ...

A Bit About The Song… What is Man Psalms 8:4 What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? Psalms 144:3 Lord, what is man, that thou takest knowledge of him! or the son of man, that thou makest account of him! Finite beings created a little lower than the angels, one of the youngest of all of the created being so God’s enormous universe filled with all of his children. The only planet that fell. The only planet that God became as his creation incarnate an...

A Bit About The Song… What is Man Psalms 8:4 What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? Psalms 144:3 Lord, what is man, that thou takest knowledge of him! or the son of man, that thou makest account of him! Finite beings created a little lower than the angels, one of the youngest of all of the created being so God’s enormous universe filled with all of his children. The only planet that fell. The only planet that God became as his creation incarnate an...

A Bit About The Song… WenshaliCGsus The hymn portion of this beautiful haunting amalgamation of traditional melody and original music composed by Nicholas Mazzio is attributed to an anonymous source around the beginning of the 1800s. Some say it may have been written by American Baptist Minister John Leland. But the citation has gone unconfirmed, and it is not similar to the others attributed to him. One thing is certain, the longing for our heavenly home is apparent in the lyric. It is a rousin...

A Bit About The Song… WenshaliCGsus The hymn portion of this beautiful haunting amalgamation of traditional melody and original music composed by Nicholas Mazzio is attributed to an anonymous source around the beginning of the 1800s. Some say it may have been written by American Baptist Minister John Leland. But the citation has gone unconfirmed, and it is not similar to the others attributed to him. One thing is certain, the longing for our heavenly home is apparent in the lyric. It is a rousin...

A Bit About The Song… Teach Us To Pray “And it came to pass, that, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, one of His disciples said unto Him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. And He said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. Give us day by day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive everyone that is indebted to us. And lead us...

A Bit About The Song… Christ or Barabbas This song asks the most important question of all – What shall I do with Jesus? Shall I crucify Him and let Barabbas free? Or shall I set Him free? “Barabbas” is also translated as “Son of God” (bar – son of abbas – father). He also claimed to be the son of God. But his actions did not confirm his claim. Will I choose to talk the talk and walk the walk, as Jesus did, and crown Him freely the King of my life? Or will I choose the hypocrite’s path and ask t...

A Bit About The Song… We have always liked the feeling and hearing the natural rhythm that exists in Scripture. No matter what language it’s written in, there is music and pentameter throughout inspired writing. “Behold, He cometh with clouds, and every eye shall see Him, and they also which pierced Him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of Him. Even so, Amen.” Revelation 1:7 Support the show

A Bit About The Song… We have always liked the feeling and hearing the natural rhythm that exists in Scripture. No matter what language it’s written in, there is music and pentameter throughout inspired writing. “Behold, He cometh with clouds, and every eye shall see Him, and they also which pierced Him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of Him. Even so, Amen.” Revelation 1:7 Support the show

A Bit About The Song… Christ or Barabbas This song asks the most important question of all – What shall I do with Jesus? Shall I crucify Him and let Barabbas free? Or shall I set Him free? “Barabbas” is also translated as “Son of God” (bar – son of abbas – father). He also claimed to be the son of God. But his actions did not confirm his claim. Will I choose to talk the talk and walk the walk, as Jesus did, and crown Him freely the King of my life? Or will I choose the hypocrite’s path and ask t...

A Bit About The Song… Here I Stand As some of you know, we wrote a book not too long ago called “Here I Stand.” We wanted to share the truth that the Bible and the Bible only should be the standard of the true Christian faith, not traditions or man’s contradicting explanation of what God has plainly said. We were so inspired by the true-life stories of so many we read about and interviewed we compiled their testimonies into a true-to-life story about standing for the truth, no matter what the co...

A Bit About The Song… Here I Stand As some of you know, we wrote a book not too long ago called “Here I Stand.” We wanted to share the truth that the Bible and the Bible only should be the standard of the true Christian faith, not traditions or man’s contradicting explanation of what God has plainly said. We were so inspired by the true-life stories of so many we read about and interviewed we compiled their testimonies into a true-to-life story about standing for the truth, no matter what the co...

A Bit About The Song… Here I Stand As some of you know, we wrote a book not too long ago called “Here I Stand.” We wanted to share the truth that the Bible and the Bible only should be the standard of the true Christian faith, not traditions or man’s contradicting explanation of what God has plainly said. We were so inspired by the true-life stories of so many we read about and interviewed we compiled their testimonies into a true-to-life story about standing for the truth, no matter what the co...

A Bit About The Song… Here I Stand As some of you know, we wrote a book not too long ago called “Here I Stand.” We wanted to share the truth that the Bible and the Bible only should be the standard of the true Christian faith, not traditions or man’s contradicting explanation of what God has plainly said. We were so inspired by the true-life stories of so many we read about and interviewed we compiled their testimonies into a true-to-life story about standing for the truth, no matter what the co...