Baptist Manna
Growing Together
Category: History of the Hymns
“Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” – History of the Hymns
Elisha A. Hoffman – 1887 Anthony Showalter, the principal at Southern Normal Musical Institute in Dalton, Georgia was a great inspiration for this beloved hymn. Showalter was an elder at a local Presbyterian church and a well-known fan of gospel music. During his life,… Continue Reading ““Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” – History of the Hymns”
“At Calvary” – History of the Hymns
William R. Newell – 1985 While president of the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, Dr. R. A. Torrey received a letter from a distressed father. The letter was from a Pastor who had a wayward son, Bill (nickname for William), that was breaking his… Continue Reading ““At Calvary” – History of the Hymns”
“Amazing Grace” – History of the Hymns
John Newton – 1779 For many of us, a mother’s influence is one that tends to linger, and that was no different for John Newton. Although John’s mother died when he was only 7 years old, his memories of her were clear. He would… Continue Reading ““Amazing Grace” – History of the Hymns”
