Old-Time Hymns With 'Grace' in the Title Quiz

Answer: slave trader

John Newton, a former slave trader, was born in 1725 in Wapping, the United Kingdom, and died in London in 1807. Various Websites report Newton was crude and brash and extremely disliked by all, including his crew, when he served as captain of slave ships. Time Magazine, in its June 28, 2015 edition, describes Newton in the early part of his life, as "an outspoken atheist, libertine, and slave trader." Newton, however, would undergo a miraculous transformation in his life when he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and Lord, various Websites report. In other words, Newton experienced God's 'amazing grace'.

(The final verse for Amazing Grace was written by Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom's Cabin.)

Here are the words to the old-time hymn '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!

Through many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.

The Lord has promised good to me,
His Word my hope secures;
He will my Shield and Portion be,
As long as life endures.

Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, who called me here below,
Will be forever mine.

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."

Answer: Sin

The missing word in the title of the hymn is 'Sin'.

Julia H. Johnston was born Jan­u­a­ry 21, 1849 in Sa­line­ville, Ohio and died March 6, 1919 in Pe­or­ia, Il­li­nois. "Her fa­ther was pas­tor of the First Pres­by­ter­ian Church in Pe­or­ia, and Jul­ia di­rect­ed the Sun­day school there for over forty years," Cyberhymnal.org states. "She al­so found time to serve as pres­i­dent of the Pres­by­ter­i­an Mis­sion­ary So­ci­e­ty of Pe­or­ia for twenty years, and to write more than 500 hymns."

The music for 'Grace Greater Than Our Sin' was composed by Daniel B. Towner.

According to Cyberhymnal.org, the old-time hymn is based on Romans 5:20. The verse in the NKJV states in part, "but where sin abounded, grace did much more abound."


Here are the words to 'Grace Greater Than Our Sin':

"Marvelous grace of our loving Lord,
Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt!
Yonder on Calvary's mount outpoured,
There where the blood of the Lamb was spilled.

Refrain:
Grace, grace, God's grace,
Grace that will pardon and cleanse within;
Grace, grace, God's grace,
Grace that is greater than all our sin.

Sin and despair, like the sea waves cold,
Threaten the soul with infinite loss;
Grace that is greater, yes, grace untold,
Points to the refuge, the mighty cross.

[Refrain]

Dark is the stain that we cannot hide.
What can avail to wash it away?
Look! There is flowing a crimson tide,
Brighter than snow you may be today.

[Refrain]

Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace,
Freely bestowed on all who believe!
You that are longing to see His face,
Will you this moment His grace receive?

[Refrain]"

Answer: First World War ends

The First World War ended at 11 a.m. on November 11, 1918. It was supposed to be the war to end wars, but no less than twenty-one years later, another world war would erupt. Paris hosted the Summer Olympics in 1900 and in 1924 and Harry Houdini died in 1926. Meanwhile, Newfoundland, now officially known as Newfoundland and Labrador, entered Canadian Confederation in 1949.

Halldo Lillenas, writer of 'Wonderful Grace of Jesus', was born No­vem­ber 19, 1885, in Stord Is­land (near Ber­gen), Nor­way and died Au­gust 18, 1959 in As­pen, Co­lo­ra­do. Wikipedia describes Lillenas as "one of the most important twentieth-century Gospel hymn writers and publishers." He is credited with writing 2,000 hymns.

Here are the words to 'Wonderful Grace of Jesus':

"Wonderful grace of Jesus,
Greater than all my sin;
How shall my tongue describe it,
Where shall its praise begin?
Taking away my burden,
Setting my spirit free;
For the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me.

Refrain:
Wonderful the matchless grace of Jesus,
Deeper than the mighty rolling sea;
Wonderful grace, all sufficient for me, for even me.
Broader than the scope of my transgressions,
Greater far than all my sin and shame,
O magnify the precious Name of Jesus.
Praise His Name!

Wonderful grace of Jesus,
Reaching to all the lost,
By it I have been pardoned,
Saved to the uttermost,
Chains have been torn asunder,
Giving me liberty;
For the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me.

[Refrain]

Wonderful grace of Jesus,
Reaching the most defiled,
By its transforming power,
Making him God's dear child,
Purchasing peace and heaven,
For all eternity;
And the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me.

[Refrain]"

Answer: Psalms

The correct answer is Psalms with the words being found in Psalm 83. Isaac Watts was born July 17, 1674, in Southampton, England and died died November 25, 1748 at the age of 74 years. He is credited with writing about 750 hymns. While a number of hymnists who followed are credited with writing more hymns, Watts is seen as the person who was largely responsible for giving birth to hymn writing.

Previously, Christians would sing Psalms directly from the Bible. "Notably, Watts led by including new poetry for original songs of Christian experience to be used in worship," Wikipedia reports.

(Feel free to play another quiz I have posted at Fun Trivia. It's titled 'A Quick Sketch of the Incredible Isaac Watts'.)


Here are the words to 'And Will the God of Grace Perpetual Silence Keep?':

"And will the God of grace
Perpetual silence keep?
The God of justice hold His peace,
And let His vengeance sleep?

Behold, what cursed snares
The men of mischief spread!
The men that hate thy saints and Thee
Lift up their threatening head.

Against Thy hidden ones
Their counsels they employ
And malice, with her watchful eye,
Pursues them to destroy.

The noble and the base
Into Thy pastures leap;
The lion and the stupid ass
Conspire to vex Thy sheep.

'Come, let us join,' they cry,
'To root them from the ground,
Till not the name of saints remain,
Nor memory shall be found.'

Awake, almighty God,
And call Thy wrath to mind;
Give them like forests to the fire,
Or stubble to the wind.

Convince their madness, Lord,
And make them seek Thy Name;
Or else their stubborn rage confound,
That they may die in shame.

Then shall the nations know
That glorious, dreadful word,
Jehovah is Thy Name alone,
And Thou the sovereign Lord."

Answer: 1779

Newton wrote the two hymns in 1779.

According to Onthisday.com, other major events in 1779 included:
-- Spain declares war on Great Britain in support of the United States, and the siege of Gibraltar begins.
-- John Adams negotiates Revolutionary War peace terms with Britain
-- Benedict Arnold court-martialed for improper conduct.

Here are the words to 'Behold the Throne of Grace':

"Behold the throne of grace,
The promise calls us near,
There Jesus shows a smiling face
And waits to answer prayer.

That rich atoning blood,
Which sprinkled round we see,
Provides for those who come to God
An all prevailing plea.

My soul ask what thou wilt,
Thou canst not be too bold;
Since His own blood for thee He spilt,
What else can He withhold.

Beyond thy utmost wants
His love and pow'r can bless;
To praying souls He always grants,
More than they can express.

Since 'tis the Lord's command,
My mouth I open wide;
Lord open Thou Thy bounteous hand,
That I may be supplied.

Thine image, Lord, bestow,
Thy presence and Thy love;
I ask to serve Thee here below,
And reign with Thee above.

Teach me to live by faith,
Conform my will to Thine;
Let me victorious be in death,
And then in glory shine.

If Thou these blessings give,
And wilt my portion be;
Cheerful the world's poor toys I leave,
To them who know not Thee."

Answer: New York

Crosby was born March 24, 1820,in Brewster, New York and spent most of her life in the state, becoming a fixture at the Sixth Avenue Bible Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New York. Although Crosby was blind, she is credited with writing at least 8,000 sacred hymns.

Incidentally, the Knickerbockers represent New York in the National Basketball Association while the Rangers represent the Big Apple in the National Hockey League.

Here are the words to 'By the Grace of God We'll Meet':

"Through the gates of pearl and jasper
To the city paved with gold,
When the ransomed host shall enter,
And their gracious Lord behold.
When they meet in blissful triumph
By the tree of life so fair
Shall we join the noble army,
And receive a welcome there?

Refrain:
By the grace of God we'll meet
In the city's golden street
Shouting, glory! hallelujah!
At the dear Redeemer's feet.

When the harvest work is ended,
And the summer days are past,
When the reapers go rejoicing
To their bright reward at last;
When the white robed angel leads them
To the gates of joy so fair,
Shall we join their happy number?
Will they bid us welcome there?

[Refrain]

Let us follow on with firmness,
Keeping ever in the way
Where our blessèd Lord has taught us,
To be faithful, watch and pray;
Then, in garments pure and spotless,
By the tree of life so fair,
We shall sing through endless ages
With the countless millions there.

[Refrain]"

Answer: Jesse James

It was on February 13, 1866 Jesse James held up his first bank, stealing $15,000 in Liberty, Missouri. A little over eight months later, on October 30, James and his gang would rob a bank in in Lexington, Missouri, fleeing with $2,000.

Annie J. Flint was born De­cem­ber 24, 1866, in Vine­land, New Jer­sey and died Sep­tem­ber 8, 1932, in Clif­ton Springs, New York.

Here are the words to 'He Giveth More Grace':

"He giveth more grace as our burdens grow greater,
He sendeth more strength as our labors increase;
To added afflictions He addeth His mercy,
To multiplied trials he multiplies peace.

When we have exhausted our store of endurance,
When our strength has failed ere the day is half done,
When we reach the end of our hoarded resources
Our Father's full giving is only begun.

His love has no limits, His grace has no measure,
His power no boundary known unto men;
For out of His infinite riches in Jesus
He giveth, and giveth, and giveth again."

Answer: True

True. There are three different hymns titled 'His Grace Is Sufficient For Me'.

The three hymns, all with the same title, were written by Charles H. Gab­ri­el in 1904; Lei­la N. Mor­ris, cir­ca 1915 and Anna Russell in 1922.

Words to the three different hymns titled 'His Grace Is Sufficient For Me' appear below:

His Grace Is Sufficient for Me (Gabriel)

"Gladly the will of my Lord I obey;
He is my Keeper from day unto day;
He is my Guide, and He knoweth the way,
His grace is sufficient for me.

Refrain:
His grace is sufficient for me,
His grace is sufficient for me;
Then why should I fear, with a Savior so dear?
His grace is sufficient for me.

Not over things of the world will I grieve;
All that He sends I will gladly receive,
Satisfied just to look up and believe,
His grace is sufficient for me.

[Refrain]

Tho' I may see but one step at a time,
As up the pathway to glory I climb,
Yet I believe in the promise divine,
His grace is sufficient for me.

[Refrain]

Living, I'll serve Him wherever I go,
E'en tho' it be where the dark waters flow;
Dying, I'll praise Him, for well I do know,
His grace is sufficient for me.

[Refrain]

When I shall stand face to face with my King,
Still to the word of His promise I'll cling,
And with the ransomed forever I'll sing-
His grace is sufficient for me.

[Refrain]"

HIS GRACE IS SUFFICIENT FOR ME (Morris)

"I've anchored my soul in the Haven of Rest;
I've pillowed my head on the dear Savior's breast;
I'm trusting His promise of mercy so free;
Fear not, 'For My grace is sufficient for thee.'

Refrain:
At home or abroad, on the land or the sea,
God's wonderful grace is sufficient for me;
I'm finding it true that where'er I may be,
His grace is sufficient for me,
For me, for me, His grace is sufficient for me.

Wherever my lot upon earth may be cast,
Mid storm and mid tempest He holdeth me fast;
No harm can betide while His dear face I see,
And cling to the hand that was wounded for me.

[Refrain]

The billows in fury around me may beat;
The 'Cleft in the Rock' is my blessèd retreat;
My Shield and Defender forever is He;
The Savior Whose grace is sufficient for me.

[Refrain]

And when I have finished life's voyage at last,
When safe in the harbor my anchor is cast,
The theme of my praises forever shall be,
God's grace, which is always sufficient for me.

[Refrain]"

HIS GRACE IS SUFFICIENT FOR ME (Russell)

"Wherever my home, wherever I roam,
Wherever my dwelling may be;
Tho' skies may be blue or skies may be gray,
His grace is sufficient for me.

Refrain:
As the waters cover the sea,
So God's mercy covereth me;
I am under His care,
Every day, everywhere,
For His grace is sufficient for me.

Wherever I'm called to labor for Him,
At home or across the wide sea;
His presence is there, I'm under His care,
His grace is sufficient for me.

[Refrain]

His mercy and love endureth for aye,
There's naught that His eye cannot see;
He holdeth the wealth of the world in His hand,
His grace is sufficient for me.

[Refrain]"

Answer: I know Not Why God's Wondrous Grace

The hymn 'I Know Who I Have Believed' is also known as 'I Know Not Why God's Wondrous Grace', from the first line in the old-time classic.

Daniel W. Whittle was born November 22, 1840, in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts, and died March 4, 1901 in Northfield, Massachusetts. In addition to writing hymns, Whittle was a Bible teacher and evangelist who worked alongside noted American evangelist Dwight Moody.

Here are the words to the hymn 'I Know Not Why God's Wondrous Grace', also known as 'I Know Whom I Have Believed':

"I know not why God's wondrous grace
To me He hath made known,
Nor why, unworthy, Christ in love
Redeemed me for His own.

Refrain:
But I know Whom I have believed,
And am persuaded that He is able
To keep that which I've committed
Unto Him against that day.

I know not how this saving faith
To me He did impart,
Nor how believing in His Word
Wrought peace within my heart.

[Refrain]

I know not how the Spirit moves,
Convincing us of sin,
Revealing Jesus through the Word,
Creating faith in Him.

[Refrain]

I know not what of good or ill
May be reserved for me,
Of weary ways or golden days,
Before His face I see.

[Refrain]

I know not when my Lord may come,
At night or noonday fair,
Nor if I walk the vale with Him,
Or meet Him in the air.

[Refrain]"

Answer: True

True. The hymn that has the word 'grace' twice in its title is called 'Lord Thou Has Promised Grace for Grace'. It was written by Sam­u­el K. Cox (1823-1909) and was first pub­lished in the Bal­ti­more and Richm­ond Christ­ian Ad­vo­cate. The music was composed by Pe­ter C. Lut­kin (1831-1912).

Here are the words to 'Lord, Thou Hast Promised Grace for Grace'

"Lord, Thou hast promised grace for grace
To all who daily seek Thy face;
To them who have, Thou givest more
Out of Thy vast, exhaustless store.

Each step we take but gathers strength
For further progress, till at length,
With ease the highest steeps we gain,
And count the mountain but a plain.

Who watch, and pray, and work each hour
Receive new life and added power,
A power fresh victories to win
Over the world, and self, and sin.

Help us, O Lord, that we may grow
In grace as Thou dost grace bestow;
And still Thy richer gifts repeat
Till grace in glory is complete."