Mr. Pipes and the British Hymn MakersEarly teens who love adventure and the Christian faith will enjoy reading this fictional account of two young Americans, Annie and Drew, who are on vacation in England. These young people wind up learning a great deal about famous British hymn writers as they are befriended by an elderly gentleman called Mr. Pipes. They also learn a lot about the value of traditional worship and praise. Grades 6-9. |
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... Later that same day they'd waved at him as he went into Dr. Dudley's of- fice . But just yesterday they'd walked toward the church and were feeding the pony a chocolate bar when Mr. Pipes stopped on his way home and asked if ...
... Later that same day they'd waved at him as he went into Dr. Dudley's of- fice . But just yesterday they'd walked toward the church and were feeding the pony a chocolate bar when Mr. Pipes stopped on his way home and asked if ...
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... later life and work , they laid the foundation for a faith in God that made him fearless of pirates , prelates , princes or prisons . " The children smiled . " Oh , and by the way , Drew , he loved music , too . He no doubt learned to ...
... later life and work , they laid the foundation for a faith in God that made him fearless of pirates , prelates , princes or prisons . " The children smiled . " Oh , and by the way , Drew , he loved music , too . He no doubt learned to ...
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... Later he joined the first rank of English preachers . " Boys who studied successfully at Winchester , as Thomas did , were sent off to New College , Oxford , for their university years . " How new a college ? " asked Drew . Mr. Pipes ...
... Later he joined the first rank of English preachers . " Boys who studied successfully at Winchester , as Thomas did , were sent off to New College , Oxford , for their university years . " How new a college ? " asked Drew . Mr. Pipes ...
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... later added the morning , evening , and midnight hymns , all ending with the immortal Doxology , ' Praise God from whom all blessings flow . ' But he never intended the Doxol- ogy to be sung in church . Anglicans sang exclusively Psalms ...
... later added the morning , evening , and midnight hymns , all ending with the immortal Doxology , ' Praise God from whom all blessings flow . ' But he never intended the Doxol- ogy to be sung in church . Anglicans sang exclusively Psalms ...
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... later , when his advisors were arguing over whom the king should ap- point to the valuable bishoprics of Bath and Wells , the king as- tonished them by declaring , ' Odds fish ! Who shall have Bath and Wells but little Ken , who would ...
... later , when his advisors were arguing over whom the king should ap- point to the valuable bishoprics of Bath and Wells , the king as- tonished them by declaring , ' Odds fish ! Who shall have Bath and Wells but little Ken , who would ...
Contents
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Charles Wesley | 61 |
William Williams | 83 |
John Newton | 101 |
William Cowper | 121 |
Augustus Toplady and Thomas Kelly | 139 |
Scottish Hymn Writers | 157 |
Anglican Hymn Writers | 177 |
Women Hymn Writers | 195 |
John Bunyan | 215 |
Afterword | 237 |
Other British Hymn Writers | 239 |
For Further Reading | 241 |
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Page 50 - He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, And from the river unto the ends of the earth.
Page 231 - Who so beset him round With dismal stories, Do but themselves confound His strength the more is. No lion can him fright ; He'll with a giant fight But he will have a right To be a Pilgrim.
Page 148 - ROCK of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee ! Let the water and the blood, From Thy riven side which flowed, Be of sin the double cure, Cleanse me from its guilt and power.
Page 180 - They climbed the steep ascent of heaven Through peril, toil, and pain : O God, to us may grace be given To follow in their train.
Page 96 - When I tread the verge of Jordan, Bid my anxious fears subside: Death of death, and hell's destruction, Land me safe on Canaan's side ; Songs of praises I will ever give to thee.
Page 164 - Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away; Change and decay in all around I see; 0 Thou who changest not, abide with me.
Page 208 - Take my hands, and let them move At the impulse of Thy love. Take my feet, and let them be Swift and " beautiful" for Thee. Take my voice, and let me sing Always, only, for my King. Take my lips, and let them be Filled with messages from Thee. Take my silver and my gold, Not a mite would I withhold.
Page 117 - Saviour, if of Zion's city I, through grace, a member am, Let the world deride or pity, I will glory in thy name: Fading is the worldling's pleasure, All his boasted pomp and show; Solid joys and lasting treasure None but Zion's children know.
Page 194 - Mid toil and tribulation, And tumult of her war, She waits the consummation Of peace for evermore; Till with the vision glorious Her longing eyes are blest, And the great Church victorious Shall be the Church at rest.