For Christians, songs have long been a powerful expression of faith. It is precisely because these hymns are rooted in Scripture that they have stood the test of time. Decades—and in many cases centuries—later, they continue to encourage, instruct, and point believers to Christ.
As we look at these hymns and briefly examine the stories behind them, we will spend most of our time considering the Word of God and the truths that give these hymns such depth and richness. It is not merely their history or their melody that has preserved them through the years, but the biblical truths they so faithfully proclaim.