How does that Hymn Start? Trivia Quiz

Answer: Victory in Jesus

E.M. Bartlett wrote "Victory in Jesus" as a way to tell his personal testimony. After graduating from college, he became a music teacher. In 1939, he wrote this song two years before his death.

Answer: It Is Well

In 1873, Horatio Spafford decided to take his wife and family on a trip to England. While he was delayed on business, he sent his family ahead. On November 22, 1873, the Ville du Havre sank killing his 4 daughters. Spafford's wife telegraphed her husband saying, "Saved Alone." Spafford rushed to meet his wife in England.

When they reached the point where his daughters had died, the boat captain brought him on deck. Spafford went back to his cabin and wrote the words to "It Is Well".

Answer: At Calvary

One day while walking to teach a class, William Newell was struck with the idea for this song. He slipped into an empty room and wrote this poem on an envelope. The emotion that swept over him that day became the song "At Calvary".

Answer: Jesus Paid It All

While sitting in the choir one morning, Elvina Hall was touched by the power of the sermon. While the pastor was preaching, she began to write a poem. This poem was later put to music and became the song "Jesus Paid It All".

Answer: The Solid Rock

While walking to visit with a friend's dying wife, Edward Mote was struggling with what to say. He knew that his friend would want him to sing something. He reached into his pocket and found a poem he had been working on. He quickly added a tune that was in his head and sang "The Solid Rock".

Answer: No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus

Charles Weigle was dealing with tremendous grief. His wife had recently left him, because she did not want to be married to a pastor. He wrote this song to help him deal with the pain.

Answer: He Lives

Alfred Ackey wrote this song after a discussion with a young man. Alfred was trying to convince this young man that he should accept Christ as his Savior. The young man asked why he should serve a dead Jew. Rev. Ackey proclaimed, "He lives!"

Answer: How Great Thou Art

This song was written in 1886 by Swedish lay preacher, Carl Gustav Borberg. This song has become one of the most sung songs in Christian churches. It has been sung by many different performers including George Beverly Shea, Elvis Presley, Roy Rogers, and Tennessee Ernie Ford.

Answer: The Old Rugged Cross

In front of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity house at Albion College stands a marker that reads "'The Old Rugged Cross' one of the world's best-loved hymns was composed here in 1912 by Rev. George Bennard."

Answer: Amazing Grace

John Newton was a former slave captain that became a Christian. When he looked back at his life, he knew that it was only by God's Amazing Grace that his life had been changed. "Amazing Grace" is one of the most popular hymns and recognized hymns ever.