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The Story of James McGranahan

The Story of James McGranahan

Posted by Lily Topolski Music on Jan 19th 2026

A farmer's son may not be the most likely candidate that you would expect for a famous hymn writer. However, with the Lord's providence and persistence on both his part and others', James McGranahan w … read more
The Story of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

The Story of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Posted by Lily Topolski Music on Nov 12th 2025

Christmastime is a season that often brings us many memories and sometimes a mix of emotions. So many of us feel the loss of loved ones during the Christmas season, and "America's Poet" was no excepti … read more
The Story of Martin Luther

The Story of Martin Luther

Posted by Lily Topolski Music on Oct 6th 2025

If you were to create a list of those who you would consider to be some of the most popular hymn writers, Martin Luther probably wouldn't be at the top of that list. His name is often forgotten among … read more
The Story of Edwin O. Excell

The Story of Edwin O. Excell

Posted by Lily Topolski Music on Aug 25th 2025

Dwight L. Moody, Billy Graham, and other evangelists all had something in common that may go overlooked. When holding revival meetings, they all understood the power of music. Sam Jones was not an exc … read more
The Story of Major Daniel Webster Whittle

The Story of Major Daniel Webster Whittle

Posted by Lily Topolski Music on Feb 11th 2025

Major Daniel Webster Whittle was an influential songwriter of his day, working closely with Dwight L. Moody, but his name is not very common to us today. In older hymnals, you might not even find his … read more

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