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We know that Luther Bridgers wrote it, but history debates the when and the why.  Regardless of such historical detail, we as Bible-believers have all been enjoyed by this joyous anthem.  Hear the story in the episode!  

Bankrupt and on the verge of complete failure "The Messiah" became  reality in but 24 days of musical genius. This is the story of George Frederic Handel in this episode of Heritage Hymns

Dr. Robert Lowry did not want to be known as a musician; he wanted to be remembered as a preacher.  However, we remember him as a great hymn writer, and his song is an essential song on a sacred resurrection day.  Hear the story of "Christ Arose" in this episode!

Were are not really sure who the first believer was to say it out loud, but we have all felt it and thought it.  Why should we worry about the prosperity of those around us?  We are headed to Heaven one day!  This is the story of "Farther Along" in today's episode!  

Only in Christ could a song written about God's faithfulness in Franklin, Kentucky, encourage a missionary couple from Chicago as they gave their lives for Christ in China.  This is the story of "Great is Thy Faithfulness" in today's episode of Heritage Hymns!  

Do you cherish the old rugged cross?  If you do, you are bound to cherish this great hymn.  Here's the story of George Bennard, the author of "The Old Rugged Cross."  

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow contributed to the American poetic lexicon in a nation-altering way, but he also wrote a hymn sponsored by his private pain.  Here's the story of "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" in this episode.

The next time you sing this classic the dark hours of your life, think of a Jewish Rabbi who wrote it during the dark ages of genocide, who, as still incomplete, understood something of the love of God.  Here's the story of "The Love of God."  

Julia Johnstone's life story is the story of the hymn.  Unlike other hymn stories, there is no great circumstance underlying its authorship-- just a  Christian who loved Christ and understood grace.  Listen to the story in today's episode!  

Today’s story is the tale of influence— the influence of a blind, lay preacher in a trinket shop in England…and the influence of a seasoned song writer on a universally-known singer.  This is the story of Sweet Hour of Prayer in today’s episode of Heritage Hymns.    

We live in an era of Anti-Americanism.   Our flag is trodden under foot,   our history has been revised, and our anthem has come under attack.  Hear the story of Francis Scott Key's authorship of the "Star-Spangled Banner" in this episode.   God bless America! 

Charles Weigle overcame the loss of his loved ones by remembering that "No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus."  Hear the episode in today's episode!

Joseph Scriven was the "Good Samaritan of Port Hope," with the exception that he should have been the victim, but through Christ he became a victor and helper of others. Hear his story in this episode of Heritage Hymns! 

Reginald Heber never saw the fruits of his devotional labor.  Time with Christ in God's Word produced a song that has long outlived his earthly journey.  Hear the story of "Holy, Holy, Holy" in this episode!  

Charles Fry served in the musical battalion of the Salvation Army.  His lasting influence was a hymn that made the streets of London glad.  Hear the story of "The Lily of the Valley in this episode!

Just like that nine year old boy in the poor country of Texas, my father is building me a mansion just over the hilltop!  Hear the story in today's episode!

William Kirkpatrick was so burdened for a soloist in a conference whom he did not believe knew the Lord.  Hear the story of the soloist's conversion in this episode!  

What do you say after watching the sunset?  Fanny Crosby exclaimed, "Draw Me Nearer!"  Hear the story in today's episode.  

Seeking just the right words to give to two friends who had suffered the loss of their wives, Mr. Showalter encouraged them through the words of Dueteronomy 33:27.  Lean on the everlasting arms!   Hear the story in this episode!

George Matheson came to understand that Jesus' love never fails.  Friends, family, and fiancées leave us, but God's love will never let us go.  Hear the story in this episode!