A favourite hymn written by a brilliant musician, based on some powerful words she once read in a tract about turning your eyes upon Jesus, and the things of earth growing strangely dim.

A classic children's hymn, Jesus Loves Me was written as part of a novel in a scene with a dying child. The woman who wrote it is deeply respected by the American military.

A classic hymn written to teach children about the Creator God! But did you know the writer was accused of classism because of the lyrics? Discover the story of 'All Things Bright and Beautiful' and have a closer look at the words here today.

A brilliant man with simple faith wrote the classic hymn "Breathe on Me Breath of God". His lyrics about the Holy Spirit have inspired many over the decades!

The story behind the great hymn Be Thou My Vision is an intriguing one, dating back many centuries.

A great song written by John Sammis and Daniel Towner, who heard somebody say something special at an evangelical meeting held by DL Moody. What a great song that sums up the Christian life! Listen and be blessed.

Fanny Crosby, blind from a young age writes about the wonder she looks forward to when she sees Jesus. Plus she writes of salvation and the glory God deserves in this favourite hymn - which was almost forgotten until Billy Graham revived it.

A great hymn of gratitude! Johnson Oatman Jr wanted to sing like his father, but discovered that he was a better hymn writer than a singer.

The story behind this beautiful hymn written by Eleanor Farjeon, made famous by Cat Stevens, made musical by Rick Wakeman, celebrating the God who made it all! Also includes some tales from my visit to the Stretham Rookery.

Bill and Gloria Gaither wrote the classic hymn “Because He Lives” when they were wondering if bringing a child into the world in the 1960s was wise! It's become one of the great Easter songs, reminding us that "life is worth the living" because of the empty tomb of Jesus Christ.

Judson Van De Venter's words of complete surrender have inspired countless Christians since he wrote them. Have they touched your life? Hear the story behind the song, and a deep dive into the lyrics, here.

Robert Lowry wrote one of the great classic hymns of all time - which talks about the only 'fount' which can cleanse our sin stains.

"Just a Closer Walk With Thee" is a classic hymn and jazz standard from the 1930s/40s. An old slave melody, it seems that Kenneth Morris heard this quite by accident and then published it to great acclaim. Let's explore the history and lyrics of this great song.

Reginald Heber's classic poem has become a classic hymn. Hear about his life as a priest and missionary, his sudden death, and how this brilliant piece of hymn writing came about!

Is "Amazing Grace" the best hymn ever? John Newton was an evil man who was saved by God's grace. The story behind this song includes ships, storms, slaves, John Wesley and George Whitefield, tombstones and more.

Is it possible to sing this classic hymn lightly? No greater words of consecration and commitment to God have been written. Let's look at its history, and the meaning of Frances Havergal's lyrics, here today.

When Sabine Baring Gould wrote this classic hymn, it was for his children's church kids to march to! Some have seen it as a call to arms, but what was he really writing about?

For some, Charles Austin Miles's hymn which starts "I come to the garden alone, while the dew is still on the roses" is overly sentimental and smushy. But others have found such joy and peace singing this song. How about you? Let's look at its history, and the meaning of its lyrics, here today.

Charles Wesley is one of the all time great hymnwriters. These words were inspired by the man who led him to true faith in Christ - although he'd already been an ordained minister for years!

Two men caught in storms 50 years apart made this amazing hymn what it is today. Thank God for Stuart Hine and Carl Boberg! With them today we can sing “how great Thou art!”