We know that Luther Bridgers wrote it, but history debates the when and the why. Regardless of such historical detail, we as Bible-believers have all been enjoyed by this joyous anthem. Hear the story in the episode!

Hallelujah Chorus

Mar 28th, 2018 11m 9s

Bankrupt and on the verge of complete failure "The Messiah" became reality in but 24 days of musical genius. This is the story of George Frederic Handel in this episode of Heritage Hymns

Christ Arose

Mar 21st, 2018 5m 45s

Dr. Robert Lowry did not want to be known as a musician; he wanted to be remembered as a preacher. However, we remember him as a great hymn writer, and his song is an essential song on a sacred resurrection day. Hear the story of "Christ Aros

Farther Along

Jan 31st, 2018 10m 59s

Were are not really sure who the first believer was to say it out loud, but we have all felt it and thought it. Why should we worry about the prosperity of those around us? We are headed to Heaven one day! This is the story of "Farther Along

Great is Thy Faithfulness

Jan 23rd, 2018 13m 39s

Only in Christ could a song written about God's faithfulness in Franklin, Kentucky, encourage a missionary couple from Chicago as they gave their lives for Christ in China. This is the story of "Great is Thy Faithfulness" in today's episode of

The Old Rugged Cross

Jan 8th, 2018 11m 27s

Do you cherish the old rugged cross? If you do, you are bound to cherish this great hymn. Here's the story of George Bennard, the author of "The Old Rugged Cross."

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

Dec 8th, 2017 11m 3s

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow contributed to the American poetic lexicon in a nation-altering way, but he also wrote a hymn sponsored by his private pain. Here's the story of "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" in this episode.

The Love of God

Nov 22nd, 2017 10m 22s

The next time you sing this classic the dark hours of your life, think of a Jewish Rabbi who wrote it during the dark ages of genocide, who, as still incomplete, understood something of the love of God. Here's the story of "The Love of God."

Grace Greater than our Sin

Nov 15th, 2017 7m 52s

Julia Johnstone's life story is the story of the hymn. Unlike other hymn stories, there is no great circumstance underlying its authorship-- just a Christian who loved Christ and understood grace. Listen to the story in today's episode!

Grace Greater than our Sin

Nov 15th, 2017 7m 52s

Sweet Hour of Prayer

Sep 4th, 2017 6m 33s

Today’s story is the tale of influence— the influence of a blind, lay preacher in a trinket shop in England…and the influence of a seasoned song writer on a universally-known singer. This is the story of Sweet Hour of Prayer in today’s episode

The Star-Spangled Banner

Aug 28th, 2017 8m 54s

We live in an era of Anti-Americanism. Our flag is trodden under foot, our history has been revised, and our anthem has come under attack. Hear the story of Francis Scott Key's authorship of the "Star-Spangled Banner" in this episode. Go

No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus

Aug 15th, 2017 11m 46s

Charles Weigle overcame the loss of his loved ones by remembering that "No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus." Hear the episode in today's episode!

What a Friend We Have in Jesus!

Aug 9th, 2017 8m 36s

Joseph Scriven was the "Good Samaritan of Port Hope," with the exception that he should have been the victim, but through Christ he became a victor and helper of others. Hear his story in this episode of Heritage Hymns!

Holy, Holy, Holy

Aug 1st, 2017 10m 14s

Reginald Heber never saw the fruits of his devotional labor. Time with Christ in God's Word produced a song that has long outlived his earthly journey. Hear the story of "Holy, Holy, Holy" in this episode!

The Lily of the Valley

Jun 14th, 2017 8m 21s

Charles Fry served in the musical battalion of the Salvation Army. His lasting influence was a hymn that made the streets of London glad. Hear the story of "The Lily of the Valley in this episode!

Mansion Over the Hilltop

Jun 7th, 2017 5m 17s

Just like that nine year old boy in the poor country of Texas, my father is building me a mansion just over the hilltop! Hear the story in today's episode!

Lord, I'm Coming Home

May 30th, 2017 7m 58s

William Kirkpatrick was so burdened for a soloist in a conference whom he did not believe knew the Lord. Hear the story of the soloist's conversion in this episode!

Draw Me Nearer

May 22nd, 2017 6m 6s

What do you say after watching the sunset? Fanny Crosby exclaimed, "Draw Me Nearer!" Hear the story in today's episode.

Leaning on the Everlasting Arms

May 18th, 2017 6m 7s

Seeking just the right words to give to two friends who had suffered the loss of their wives, Mr. Showalter encouraged them through the words of Dueteronomy 33:27. Lean on the everlasting arms! Hear the story in this episode!

O Love That Will Not Let Me Go!

May 10th, 2017 6m 22s

George Matheson came to understand that Jesus' love never fails. Friends, family, and fiancées leave us, but God's love will never let us go. Hear the story in this episode!

Day by Day

May 3rd, 2017 6m 22s

"Day by day and with each passing moment" we learn how wonderful our Father's care is in our lives! Carolina Sandell Berg would come to sweet assurance in Jesus after the passing of her father. Hear her story in this episode!

I Shall Know Him (My Savior First Of All)

Apr 26th, 2017 7m 38s

How shall we know Jesus when we get to Heaven? How would blind Fanny Crosby know the Lord Jesus? "By the prints of the nails in His hands!" Hear her story and ours in this episode of Heritage Hymns!

I Surrender All

Mar 30th, 2017 5m 9s

Judson Van de Venter was struggling with the will of God. For five long years he resisted, until he waived his white flag of surrender, exclaiming, "I Surrender All!" Hear his story in today's episode of Heritage Hymns!

Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus!

Mar 21st, 2017 8m 49s

Dudley Tyng uttered a self-destructive prophecy, yet he had lived a life which so exalted the Savior that thousands rallied to Christ's cause after his death. This is the story of "Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus!" in this episode.