Hymn Word Play Trivia

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From Quiz Missing Letters -- Christian Hymns -- #4

Answer: Battle Hymn Of the Republic

The correct answer is 'Battle Hymn of the Republic', also known as 'My Eyes Have Seen the Glory'. The hymn was written by Julia Ward Howe in 1861, during the U.S. Civil War, using the music from the song 'John Brown's Body'. 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic' is often used as an American patriotic song, although it has a profound Christian message. "This song is usually heard at the national conventions of both the Republican Party and Democratic Party, and is often sung at Presidential inaugurations," Wikipedia states. "The song was notably played on September 14, 2001 at the Washington National Cathedral and at St Paul's Cathedral in London during memorial services for the victims of the September 11 attacks. In 1994, it was played at the state funeral of Richard Nixon. It was also played at the state funeral of Ronald Reagan in 2004." Sir Winston Churchill was a fan of the hymn and requested it be played at his funeral in St Paul's Cathedral in 1965, Wikipedia states. Here are the words to 'Battle Hymn of the Republic': "Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord; He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored; He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword; His truth is marching on. Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! His truth is marching on. I have seen Him in the watch fires of a hundred circling camps They have builded Him an altar in the evening dews and damps; I can read His righteous sentence by the dim and flaring lamps; His day is marching on. Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! His day is marching on. I have read a fiery Gospel writ in burnished rows of steel; 'As ye deal with My contemners, so with you My grace shall deal'; Let the Hero, born of woman, crush the serpent with His heel, Since God is marching on. Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Since God is marching on. He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat; He is sifting out the hearts of men before His judgment seat; Oh, be swift, my soul, to answer Him! be jubilant, my feet; Our God is marching on. Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Our God is marching on. In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea, With a glory in His bosom that transfigures you and me: As He died to make men holy, let us live to make men free; While God is marching on. Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! While God is marching on. He is coming like the glory of the morning on the wave, He is wisdom to the mighty, He is honor to the brave; So the world shall be His footstool, and the soul of wrong His slave, Our God is marching on. Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Our God is marching on."

From Quiz Missing Letters -- Christian Hymns -- #3

Answer: Standing on the Promises

'Standing on the Promises' is the correct answer. The classic hymn was written by Russell Kelso Carter 1886. Carter, who also composed the music for the hymn, was born in 1849 in Baltimore, Maryland, and died in 1928 in nearby Ca­tons­ville. Carter is buried at Green­mount Cem­e­te­ry in Bal­ti­more, Ma­ry­land. According to the Website ShareFaith.com, the words for 'Standing on the Promises', were based on a real-life experience. The Website gives this explanation: "At age 30, his health was in critical condition and the physicians could do no more for him. Carter turned to God for help and healing. He knelt and made a promise that healing or not, his life was finally and forever, fully consecrated to the service of the Lord. It was from that moment that the written Word of God became alive to Carter. He began to stand upon the promises of healing, determining to believe no matter what his physical condition, no matter how he felt. Over the course of the next several months his strength returned, and his heart was completely healed! Carter lived another healthy 49 years." Here are the words to the Christian classic 'Standing on the Promises': "Standing on the promises of Christ my King, Through eternal ages let His praises ring, Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing, Standing on the promises of God. Refrain: Standing, standing, Standing on the promises of God my Savior; Standing, standing, I'm standing on the promises of God. Standing on the promises that cannot fail, When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail, By the living Word of God I shall prevail, Standing on the promises of God. (Refrain) Standing on the promises I now can see Perfect, present cleansing in the blood for me; Standing in the liberty where Christ makes free, Standing on the promises of God. (Refrain) Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord, Bound to Him eternally by love's strong cord, Overcoming daily with the Spirit's sword, Standing on the promises of God. (Refrain)"

From Quiz Missing Letters -- Christian Hymns -- #2

Answer: His Eye Is On the Sparrow

'His Eye is on the Sparrow' is an ever popular hymn, especially among African American Christians. Many people believe the hymn originated among Negro slaves in the southern United States, but Wikipedia reports the song was actually written by a Caucasian woman from Canada. Her name was Civilla D. Martin. Wikipedia reports Martin's husband Walter Stillman studied ministry at Harvard University and served as a Baptist minister. The two collaborated on a number of hymns which remain popular in evangelical Christian churches around the world. Here are the words to the Gospel hymn 'His Eye is On the Sparrow': "Why should I feel discouraged Why should the shadows come Why should my heart be lonely And long for heavenly home When Jesus is my portion? My constant friend is He His eye is on the sparrow And I know he watches me His eye is on the sparrow And I know He watches me I sing because I'm happy I sing because I'm free For His eye is on the sparrow And I know He watches me 'Let not your heart be troubled' His tender word I hear And resting on His goodness I loose my doubts and fears Tho' by the path He leadeth But one step I may see His eye is on the sparrow And I know He watches me His eye is on the sparrow And I know He watches me Whenever I am tempted Whenever clouds arise When song gives place to sighing When hope within me dies I draw the closer to Him For care He sets me free His eye is on the sparrow And I know He watches me His eye is on the sparrow And I know He watches me."

From Quiz Missing Letters -- Christian Hymns -- #1

Answer: Amazing Grace

The correct answer is 'Amazing Grace', arguably the most popular Gospel hymn in the world. The hymn was written by John Newton, a former slave trader, in 1779. Newton is credited with writing an estimated 280 hymns, but none of them come close to the popularity of 'Amazing Grace'. The hymn has been sung by everyone from Elvis Presley to Barack Obama. After surrendering his life to Christ, Newton would go on to become an evangelical Anglican priest in 1764 and play a key role with William Wilberforce in the English abolitionist movement to abolish the slave trade. Here are the words to the Gospel classic 'Amazing Grace'. "Amazing grace how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see. 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved; how precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed! The Lord has promised good to me, His word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be as long as life endures. Through many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come; 'tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home. When we've been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun, we've no less days to sing God's praise than when we'd first begun."

From Quiz Wordwise -- Old-Time Christian Hymns

Answer: Away in a Manger

Yes, 'Away in a Manger', the title of a popular Christmas carol is the correct answer. If you didn't get the item correct, on second reference, you will see the word 'away' inside the word 'manger'. Hence 'Away in a Manger'. It's almost a given that whenever children present a Christmas concert, there will be a rendition of 'Away in a Manager'. According to Wikipedia, the lyrics were first published in the May 1884 issue of "The Myrtle", a periodical of the Universalist Publishing House in Boston, Massachusetts. Here are the words for the classic: "Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head. The stars in the sky looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep in the hay. The cattle are lowing, the Baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus no crying He makes. I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky And stay by my cradle til morning is nigh. Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care, And take us to heaven, to live with Thee there."

From Quiz Hymns I Like - In Other Words

Answer: To God Be the Glory

"To God Be the Glory" was first published in 1875 with words by Fanny Crosby and music by William Howard Doane. Fanny Crosby, who lost her eyesight when she was six after an eye infection, penned the lyrics to over 8000 hymns and gospel songs, many of which are still sung today.

From Quiz Missing Letters -- Christian Hymns -- #10

Answer: Leaving It All With Jesus

'Leaving It All With Jesus' is the correct answer. The hymn was written by James M. Gray and the music was composed by Ow­en F. Pugh. The date the hymn was written is unknown, according to various Websites. Gray was born May 11, 1851, in New York Ci­ty and died Sep­tem­ber 21, 1935, in Chi­ca­go, Il­li­nois. He is buried at Wood­lawn Cem­e­tery in New York. Gray was dean of the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago from 1904 to 1925 and served as president of the institute from 1925 to 1934. Here are the words to the old-time hymn 'Leaving It All With Jesus': "My heart has come to the place of rest, Leaving it all with Jesus; The fear of death doth no more molest, I'm leaving it all with Jesus. Refrain: Leaving it all with Jesus, Leaving it all with Jesus; My peace today, as on yesterday, Is leaving it all with Jesus. I've brought the guilt of my weary soul, Leaving it all with Jesus; I've brought not part of it, but the whole, I'm leaving it all with Jesus. [Refrain] I'm walking safe in a path unknown, Leaving it all with Jesus; I find the path with His blessings strown, I'm leaving it all with Jesus. [Refrain] O wounded soul, here is heav'nly balm, Leaving it all with Jesus; Then change thy moan to a joyous psalm, In leaving it all with Jesus. [Refrain]"

From Quiz Missing Letters -- Christian Hymns -- #6

Answer: Blest Be the Tie That Binds

The correct answer is 'Blest Be the Tie that Binds'. The hymn was written by John Fawcett in 1782 and according to hymnary.org, it has been published in 1,957 different hymn books over the years. Fawcett was born Jan­u­a­ry 6, 1740, in Lid­get Green, York­shire, Eng­land and died Ju­ly 25, 1817, in Heb­den Bridge, York­shire. Cyberhymnal.org reports Fawcett was ordained as a Baptist minister at Wainsgaite, Yorkshire, where he served for a number of years. Although Fawcett was offered more prominent positions elsewhere, he found it difficult, if not impossible, to leave Wainsgaite. Cyberhymnal.org provides this account of Fawcett's devotion to Wainsgaite: "In 1772, he was in­vit­ed to Lon­don to suc­ceed J. Gill as pas­tor of the Car­ter's Lane Bap­tist Church. On the day of his de­part­ure, he had preached his fare­well ser­mon, the wa­gons were load­ed, and he was ready to go. But he was so over­come by the thought of leav­ing the con­gre­ga­tion he had come to love, that he can­celed his plans and stayed in Wains­gate. In 1793, Fawcett was in­vit­ed to become pre­si­dent of the Bap­tist Aca­de­my in Bris­tol, but he sim­i­lar­ly de­clined." Here are the words to the hymn 'Blest Be the Tie that Binds': "Blest be the tie that binds Our hearts in Christian love; The fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above. Before our Father's throne We pour our ardent prayers; Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, Our comforts and our cares. We share our mutual woes, Our mutual burdens bear; And often for each other flows The sympathizing tear. When for a while we part, This thought will soothe our pain, That we shall still be joined in heart, And hope to meet again. This glorious hope revives Our courage by the way, While each in expectation lives, And longs to see the day. From sorrow, toil, and pain, And sin we shall be free; And perfect love and friendship reign Thro' all eternity."

From Quiz Missing Letters -- Christian Hymns -- #1

Answer: Blessed Assurance

The hymn is 'Blessed Assurance'. Written by Fanny Crosby in 1873, the hymn remains popular with Christians around the world after more than 140 years. Crosby was blind but that didn't slow her down when it came to writing Gospel hymns. Wikipedia credits her with writing 8,000 hymns but some Websites suggest she actually wrote as many as 9,000 as a number of her hymns were published under pseudonyms. Legend has it, publishers of hymn books insisted Crosby use pseudonyms because if she didn't it would appear as if she wrote the vast majority of the songs in any given hymnal. Here are the words to the classic hymn 'Blessed Assurance'. "Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood. Refrain: This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long; This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long. Perfect submission, perfect delight, Visions of rapture now burst on my sight; Angels, descending, bring from above Echoes of mercy, whispers of love. Refrain: This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long; This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long. Perfect submission, all is at rest, I in my Savior am happy and blest, Watching and waiting, looking above, Filled with His goodness, lost in His love. Refrain: This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long; This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long."

From Quiz Hymns I Like - In Other Words

Answer: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Robert Robinson wrote, "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" when he was twenty-two in the 18th century. The song refers to 1 Samuel 7:12, which says in the King James Version, "Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name of it Ebenezer, saying hitherto hath the Lord helped us." The song's lyrics say in verse two, "Here I raise my Ebenezer, Here by Thy great help I've come."

From Quiz Missing Letters -- Christian Hymns -- #9

Answer: When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder

'When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder' is the correct answer. 'When the Roll is Called Up Yonder' was written by James M. Black in 1893. Black was born Au­gust 19, 1856, in South Hill, New York and died De­cem­ber 21, 1938, in Will­iams­port, Penn­syl­van­ia. He is buried at Wild­wood Cem­e­te­ry in Will­iams­port. According to Hymnary.org, 'When the Roll is Called Up Yonder' has been published in 349 hymn books over the years. Black was a major force in the hymn writing scene in the late 1800s and the early 1900s. Hymnary.org reports Black wrote almost 1,500 hymns, edited more than a doz­en Gos­pel song books and served on a commission for the 1905 Meth­od­ist hym­nal. Here are the words to the hymn 'When the Roll is Called Up Yonder': "When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound, and time shall be no more, And the morning breaks, eternal, bright and fair; When the saved of earth shall gather over on the other shore, And the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there. Refrain: When the roll, is called up yonder, When the roll, is called up yonder, When the roll, is called up yonder, When the roll is called up yonder I'll be there. On that bright and cloudless morning when the dead in Christ shall rise, And the glory of His resurrection share; When His chosen ones shall gather to their home beyond the skies, And the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there. [Refrain] Let us labor for the Master from the dawn till setting sun, Let us talk of all His wondrous love and care; Then when all of life is over, and our work on earth is done, And the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there. [Refrain]"

From Quiz Missing Letters -- Christian Hymns -- #6

Answer: Christ The Lord Is Risen Today

'Christ The Lord Is Risen Today' is the correct answer. The hymn, extremely popular at Easter services around the world, was written by Charles Wesley in 1739. Cyberhymnal.org reports Wesley wrote 'Christ the Lord Is Risen Today' for the first wor­ship ser­vice at the Wes­ley­an Chap­el in Lon­don. Wesley is credited with writing more than 6,000 hymns and a number of them remain popular today. Charles Wesley and his brother John founded the Christian movement which became known as the Methodist denomination. Here are the words to the old-time hymn 'Christ The Lord Is Risen Today': "Christ, the Lord, is risen today, Alleluia! Sons of men and angels say, Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye heavens, and earth, reply, Alleluia! Love's redeeming work is done, Alleluia! Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia! Lo! the Sun's eclipse is over, Alleluia! Lo! He sets in blood no more, Alleluia! Vain the stone, the watch, the seal, Alleluia! Christ hath burst the gates of hell, Alleluia! Death in vain forbids His rise, Alleluia! Christ hath opened paradise, Alleluia! Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia! Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia! Once He died our souls to save, Alleluia! Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia! Soar we now where Christ hath led, Alleluia! Following our exalted Head, Alleluia! Made like Him, like Him we rise, Alleluia! Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia! Hail, the Lord of earth and Heaven, Alleluia! Praise to Thee by both be given, Alleluia! Thee we greet triumphant now, Alleluia! Hail, the resurrection, thou, Alleluia! King of glory, Soul of bliss, Alleluia! Everlasting life is this, Alleluia! Thee to know, Thy power to prove, Alleluia! Thus to sing and thus to love, Alleluia! Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia! Unto Christ, our heavenly King, Alleluia! Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia! Sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia! But the pains that He endured, Alleluia! Our salvation have procured, Alleluia! Now above the sky He's King, Alleluia! Where the angels ever sing. Alleluia! Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia! Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia! Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia! Suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!"

From Quiz Missing Letters -- Christian Hymns -- #3

Answer: Precious Lord Take My Hand

'Precious Lord, Take My Hand' was written by Reverend Thomas A. Dorsey, 1899-1993, who also adapted the melody. According to Wikipedia, the melody is "drawn extensively" from the 1844 hymn 'Maitland'. Wikipedia also states 'Precious Lord Take My Hand' was Martin Luther King Jr.'s favorite song and he often invited gospel singer Mahalia Jackson to sing it at civil rights rallies to inspire crowds. Jackson sang the hymn at King's funeral in April, 1968. Opera singer Leontyne Price sang the hymn at the state funeral of President Lyndon B. Johnson in January 1973 and Aretha Franklin sang it at Mahalia Jackson's funeral in 1972," Wikipedia states. Here are the words to the hymn, 'Precious Lord, Take My Hand'" "Precious Lord, take my hand, Lead me on, let me stand, I am tired, I am weak, I am worn; Through the storm, through the night, Lead me on to the light: Refrain: Take my hand, precious Lord, Lead me home. When my way grows drear, Precious Lord, linger near, When my life is almost gone, Hear my cry, hear my call, Hold my hand lest I fall: (Refrain) When the darkness appears And the night draws near, And the day is past and gone, At the river I stand, Guide my feet, hold my hand: (Refrain)"

From Quiz Missing Letters -- Christian Hymns -- #2

Answer: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

The correct answer is 'When I Survey the Wondrous Cross'. The hymn is one of an estimated 750 songs written by Isaac Watts, an English hymnwriter and theologian. He was born July 17, 1674, in Southampton, United Kingdom and died November 25, 1748, in Stoke Newington. 'When I Survey the Wondrous Cross' was written in 1707. The Website Plymouthbrethren.org states the "classic hymn of Isaac Watts has often been called the greatest hymn in the English language." The Website states the hymn is based on Galations 6:14, which reads: "But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world." The original title of the hymn was 'Crucifixion to the World by the Cross of Christ,' according to Plymouthbrethren.org. Later the title was changed to 'When I Survey the Wondrous Cross.' Here are the words to the hymn 'When I Survey the Wondrous Cross': "When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride. Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, Save in the death of Christ my God! All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to His blood. See from His head, His hands, His feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down! Did e'er such love and sorrow meet, Or thorns compose so rich a crown? Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small; Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all."

From Quiz Missing Letters -- Christian Hymns -- #1

Answer: The Old Rugged Cross

The correct answer is 'The Old Rugged Cross'. George Bennard, a native of Youngstown, Ohio, wrote the popular hymn in 1912. According to Wikipedia, the hymn was popularized during Billy Sunday evangelistic campaigns by two members of his campaign staff, Homer Rodeheaver and Virginia Asher. It is believed Rodeheaver and Asher were the first to record 'The Old Rugged Cross' in 1921. Making the hymn different is the fact it tells of the writer's Christian experience rather than his love of Jesus Christ. Bennard retired to Reed City, Michigan, and Wikipedia reports the city maintains a museum dedicated to his life and ministry. Here are the words to 'The Old Rugged Cross'. "On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, The emblem of suff'ring and shame; And I love that old cross where the Dearest and Best For a world of lost sinners was slain. Refrain: So I'll cherish the old rugged cross, Till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, And exchange it someday for a crown. Oh, that old rugged cross, so despised by the world, Has a wondrous attraction for me; For the dear Lamb of God left His glory above To bear it to dark Calvary. Refrain: In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine, A wondrous beauty I see, For 'twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died, To pardon and sanctify me. Refrain: To the old rugged cross I will ever be true; Its shame and reproach gladly bear; Then He'll call me someday to my home far away, Where His glory forever I'll share. Refrain:"

From Quiz Wordwise -- Old-Time Christian Hymns -- #5

Answer: His Eye is On the Sparrow

'His Eye is on the Sparrow' is an ever popular hymn, especially among African American Christians. Many people believe the hymn originated among Negro slaves in the southern United States, but Wikipedia reports the song was actually written by a white woman from Canada. Her name was Civilla D. Martin. Wikipedia reports Martin's husband Walter Stillman studied ministry at Harvard University and served as a Baptist minister. The two collaborated on a number of hymns which remain popular in evangelical Christian churches around the world. Here are the words to the Gospel hymn 'His Eye is On the Sparrow': "Why should I feel discouraged Why should the shadows come Why should my heart be lonely And long for heavenly home When Jesus is my portion? My constant friend is He His eye is on the sparrow And I know he watches me His eye is on the sparrow And I know He watches me I sing because I'm happy I sing because I'm free For His eye is on the sparrow And I know He watches me 'Let not your heart be troubled' His tender word I hear And resting on His goodness I loose my doubts and fears Tho' by the path He leadeth But one step I may see His eye is on the sparrow And I know He watches me His eye is on the sparrow And I know He watches me Whenever I am tempted Whenever clouds arise When song gives place to sighing When hope within me dies I draw the closer to Him For care He sets me free His eye is on the sparrow And I know He watches me His eye is on the sparrow And I know He watches me."

From Quiz Hymns I Like - In Other Words

Answer: I Sing the Mighty Power of God

"I Sing the Mighty Power of God" was written by Isaac Watts in 1715. It was set to the traditional music of that time. Watts wrote over 700 hymns, including "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" and "Joy to the World."

From Quiz Missing Letters -- Christian Hymns -- #10

Answer: Stand Up Stand Up for Jesus

'Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus' is the correct answer. The hymn was written by George Duf­field, Jr. in 1858 and George J. Webb composted the music. Duffield was born Sep­tem­ber 12, 1818 in Car­lisle, Penn­syl­van­ia and died Ju­ly 6, 1888 in Bloom­field, New Jer­sey. He is buried in De­troit, Mi­chi­gan. He was a Presbyterian minister, following the footsteps of his father and grandfather. According to Cyberhymnal.org, Duffield served as the pastor at a number of churches over the years in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Michigan. Here are the words to the old-time hymn 'Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus': "Stand up, stand up for Jesus, ye soldiers of the cross; Lift high His royal banner, it must not suffer loss. From victory unto victory His army shall He lead, Till every foe is vanquished, and Christ is Lord indeed. Stand up, stand up for Jesus, the solemn watchword hear; If while ye sleep He suffers, away with shame and fear; Where'er ye meet with evil, within you or without, Charge for the God of battles, and put the foe to rout. Stand up, stand up for Jesus, the trumpet call obey; Forth to the mighty conflict, in this His glorious day. Ye that are brave now serve Him against unnumbered foes; Let courage rise with danger, and strength to strength oppose. Stand up, stand up for Jesus, stand in His strength alone; The arm of flesh will fail you, ye dare not trust your own. Put on the Gospel armor, each piece put on with prayer; Where duty calls or danger, be never wanting there. Stand up, stand up for Jesus, each soldier to his post, Close up the broken column, and shout through all the host: Make good the loss so heavy, in those that still remain, And prove to all around you that death itself is gain. Stand up, stand up for Jesus, the strife will not be long; This day the noise of battle, the next the victor's song. To those who vanquish evil a crown of life shall be; They with the King of Glory shall reign eternally."

From Quiz Missing Letters -- Christian Hymns -- #8

Answer: Room At the Cross For You

'Room At the Cross For You', also known as 'The Cross Upon Which Jesus Died', is the correct answer. The hymn was written in 1946 by Ira F. Stanphill and it has been published in twenty-six different hymn books over the years, according to Hymnary.org. Stanphill was born in New Mexico in 1914 and died in 1993. He is credited with writing more than 600 hymns, a number of which remain popular today. In addition to 'Room At the Cross For You', other popular hymns he wrote include 'Mansion Over the Hilltop', 'Suppertime', 'I Know Who Holds Tomorrow', and 'Follow Me'. According to the Website Wordwisehymns.com, Stanphill said one of the greatest events of his life was hearing one of his songs sung by 600 lepers in Liberia. "I was thrilled to know that, despite their condition, they had hope in their hearts," he is quoted as saying. Here are the words to the hymn 'Room At the Cross For You': "The cross upon which Jesus died Is a shelter in which we can hide And its grace so free is sufficient for me And deep is its fountain as wide as the sea. Refrain: There's room at the cross for you There's room at the cross for you Though millions have come, there's still room for one Yes there's room at the cross for you. Though millions have found him a friend And have turned from the sins they have sinned The Savior still waits to open the gates And welcome a sinner before it's too late. [Refrain] The hand of my Savior is strong And the love of my Savior is long Through sunshine or rain, through loss or in gain, The blood flows from Calvary to cleanse every stain. [Refrain]"

From Quiz Missing Letters -- Christian Hymns -- #2

Answer: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing

'Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing' is the correct answer. Robert Robinson wrote the words to 'Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing' in 1757 when he was 22 years old. According to the Website Sharwefaith.com, Robinson became a Christian shortly after he attended a crusade meeting in London with some of his drunken friends with the goal of heckling the preacher. It is believed two lines in Verse 3 of the hymn are autobiographical. The two lines state, "Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, prone to leave the God I love." Here are the words to the hymn 'Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing': "Come, thou Fount of every blessing, tune my heart to sing thy grace; streams of mercy, never ceasing, call for songs of loudest praise. Teach me some melodious sonnet, sung by flaming tongues above. Praise the mount! I'm fixed upon it, mount of thy redeeming love. "Here I raise mine Ebenezer; hither by thy help I'm come; and I hope, by thy good pleasure, safely to arrive at home. Jesus sought me when a stranger, wandering from the fold of God; he, to rescue me from danger, interposed his precious blood. "O to grace how great a debtor daily I'm constrained to be! Let thy goodness, like a fetter, bind my wandering heart to thee. Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, prone to leave the God I love; here's my heart, O take and seal it, seal it for thy courts above."

From Quiz Missing Letters -- Christian Hymns -- #1

Answer: How Great Thou Art

'How Great Thou Art' is based on a Swedish traditional melody written by Carl Gustav Boberg (1859-1940) in 1885. According to Wikipedia, the hymn was first translated into German and then into Russian. "It was translated into English from the Russian version by British missionary Stuart K. Hine, who also added two original verses of his own," Wikipedia states. 'How Great Thou Art' quickly became popular around the world after it was performed by the likes of George Beverly Shea and Cliff Barrows during the Billy Graham crusades. Wikipedia reports 'How Great Thou Art' was voted the Number One hymn in the United Kingdom by the British Broadcasting Corporation's Song of Praise. Here are the words to classic hymn 'How Great Thou Art': "O Lord my God, When I in awesome wonder, Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made; I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed. Refrain: Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee, How great Thou art, How great Thou art. Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee, How great Thou art, How great Thou art! Refrain When through the woods, and forest glades I wander, And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees. When I look down, from lofty mountain grandeur And see the brook, and feel the gentle breeze. Refrain And when I think, that God, His Son not sparing; Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in; That on the Cross, my burden gladly bearing, He bled and died to take away my sin. Refrain When Christ shall come, with shout of acclamation, And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart. Then I shall bow, in humble adoration, And then proclaim: 'My God, how great Thou art!' Refrain"

From Quiz Wordwise -- Old-Time Christian Hymns -- #3

Answer: Forever With the Lord

James Montgomery, the son of a Moravian minister, was born at Irvine, Ayrshire, in 1771. According to Hymnary.org, Montgomery owned and edited a newspaper in Sheffield for a number of years and ended up in jail a couple times for publishing what were back then viewed as controversial stories. One of the articles that resulted in him going to jail simply reported about a riot in Sheffield. Hymnary.org reports he wrote more than four hundred hymns, many of which remain in use today. Here are words to the hymn 'Forever with the Lord': "Forever with the Lord! Amen, so let it be! Life from His death is in that word 'Tis immortality. Here in the body pent, Absent from Him I roam, Yet nightly pitch my moving tent A day's march nearer home My Father's house on high, Home of my soul, how near At times to faith's foreseeing eye Thy golden gates appear! Ah! then my spirit faints To reach the land I love, The bright inheritance of saints, Jerusalem above. I hear at morn and even, At noon and midnight hour, The choral harmonies of Heaven Earth's Babel tongues o'erpower; Then, then I feel that He, Remembered or forgot, The Lord, is never far from me, Though I perceive Him not. Forever with the Lord! Forever in His will, The promise of that faithful word, Lord, here in me fulfill. With You at my right hand, Then I shall never fail; Uphold me, Lord, and I shall stand, Through grace I will prevail. So when my latest breath Breaks through the veil of pain, By death I shall escape from death, And life eternal gain. That resurrection word, That shout of victory: Once more, Forever with the Lord! Amen, so let it be!"

From Quiz Hymns I Like - In Other Words

Answer: God Will Take Care of You

"God Will Take Care of You" was written by Civilla Martin. Her son reminded her that God would provide for her their needs. Her husband, Walter, wrote the music for the song. She wrote the lyrics while her husband was preaching and gave the piece to him after the service. He sat down right then and wrote the tune.

From Quiz Missing Letters -- Christian Hymns -- #6

Answer: I Love To Tell The Story

'I Love To Tell The Story' is the correct answer. A. Ka­ther­ine Hank­ey wrote the words to the hymn in 1866 and Will­iam G. Fisch­er composed the music. Hankey was born Jan­u­a­ry 12, 1834 in Clap­ham, Middlesex, Eng­land and died May 9, 1911, in Lon­don, Eng­land. Cyberhymnal.org reports she was a member of an evan­gel­ic­al group known as the Clap­ham Sect, a group "main­ly known for its an­ti-slav­ery and pro-mis­sion­ary stanc­es." Here are the words to the old-time hymn 'I Love To Tell The Story': "I love to tell the story of unseen things above, Of Jesus and His glory, of Jesus and His love. I love to tell the story, because I know 'tis true; It satisfies my longings as nothing else can do. Refrain I love to tell the story, 'twill be my theme in glory, To tell the old, old story of Jesus and His love. I love to tell the story; more wonderful it seems Than all the golden fancies of all our golden dreams. I love to tell the story, it did so much for me; And that is just the reason I tell it now to thee. (Refrain) I love to tell the story; 'tis pleasant to repeat What seems, each time I tell it, more wonderfully sweet. I love to tell the story, for some have never heard The message of salvation from God's own holy Word. (Refrain) I love to tell the story, for those who know it best Seem hungering and thirsting to hear it like the rest. And when, in scenes of glory, I sing the new, new song, 'Twill be the old, old story that I have loved so long. (Refrain)"

From Quiz Missing Letters -- Christian Hymns -- #3

Answer: I Have Decided to Follow Jesus

The correct answer is 'I Have Decided to Follow Jesus'. The hymn originated in India after an unnamed man was converted to Christianity by a Welsh missionary in the middle of the 19th century. According to Wikipedia, this is the amazing story behind the hymn: "Called to renounce his faith by the village chief, the convert declared, 'I have decided to follow Jesus'. In response to threats to his family, he continued, 'Though no one joins me, still I will follow.' His wife was killed, and he was executed while singing, 'The cross before me, the world behind me.' This display of faith is reported to have led to the conversion of the chief and others in the village." Here are the words to the hymn 'I Have Decided to Follow Jesus': "I have decided to follow Jesus; I have decided to follow Jesus; I have decided to follow Jesus; no turning back, no turning back. Though none go with me, I still will follow; though none go with me, I still will follow; though none go with me, I still will follow; no turning back, no turning back. My cross I'll carry, till I see Jesus; my cross I'll carry, till I see Jesus; my cross I'll carry, till I see Jesus; no turning back, no turning back. The world behind me, the cross before me; the world behind me, the cross before me; the world behind me, the cross before me; no turning back, no turning back."

From Quiz Missing Letters -- Christian Hymns -- #1

Answer: Onward Christian Soldiers

'Onward Christian Soldiers' is popular with Christians around the world and the Salvation Army is noted for using it in parades and street crusades. The words were written in England by Sabine Baring-Gould in 1865, and the music was composed by Arthur Sullivan in 1871, according to Wikipedia. "The lyric was written as a processional hymn for children walking from Horbury Bridge, where Baring-Gould was curate, to Horbury St Peter's Church near Wakefield, Yorkshire, at Whitsuntide in 1865," Wikipedia reports. "It was originally entitled, 'Hymn for Procession with Cross and Banners'." According to Wikipedia, Baring-Gould wrote the world-famous hymn in about fifteen minutes. Here are the words to 'Onward Christian Soldiers'. "Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus going on before. Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe; Forward into battle see His banners go! Refrain Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus going on before. At the sign of triumph Satan's host doth flee; On then, Christian soldiers, on to victory! Hell's foundations quiver at the shout of praise; Brothers lift your voices, loud your anthems raise. Refrain Like a mighty army moves the church of God; Brothers, we are treading where the saints have trod. We are not divided, all one body we, One in hope and doctrine, one in charity. Refrain What the saints established that I hold for true. What the saints believèd, that I believe too. Long as earth endureth, men the faith will hold, Kingdoms, nations, empires, in destruction rolled. Refrain Crowns and thrones may perish, kingdoms rise and wane, But the church of Jesus constant will remain. Gates of hell can never gainst that church prevail; We have Christ's own promise, and that cannot fail. Refrain Onward then, ye people, join our happy throng, Blend with ours your voices in the triumph song. Glory, laud and honor unto Christ the King, This through countless ages men and angels sing. Refrain"

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