Author
Joel A Hostetler
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- Location
- Coshocton, Ohio · Coshocton, OH
Articles
The Light of the World Is Jesus
In a world of darkness, sin, and sorrow, where can we turn to find the light? It brings to my mind the story of the children of Israel in the land of Egypt. “And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand toward…
Joel A Hostetler Coshocton, Ohio
Lead On, O King Eternal
Once again we will be taking a look at the history behind one of our beloved hymns. These hymns of old have stood the test of time and are worth singing, and may they continue to be sung till time is no more! Out of the…
Joel A Hostetler Coshocton, OH
Amazing Grace
How unbelievable it is that God can take a wretched sinner, void of the fear of the Lord, and turn him into a blood-washed saint and preacher of the gospel! In this story, we see God’s life-changing power at work in our…
Joel A Hostetler Coshocton, OH
When All Thy Mercies, O My God
"O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for His mercy endureth for ever" —Psalm 136:26 In your journey of life, from infancy to where you are today, have you ever taken a few minutes to meditate on the mercy God has shown…
by Joel A Hostetler Coshocton, Ohio
Nearer, My God, to Thee
This hymn is universally thought to be one of the greatest hymns ever authored by a woman. It can be found in nearly every hymnal or book of hymns published today. This hymn writer was a woman of great ambition and…
by Joel A Hostetler Coshocton, OH
Abide With Me, Fast Falls The Eventide
This hymn is generally considered to be one of the greatest hymns ever written and is found in nearly every hymnal or book of hymns published today. It was written by a man who was frail in body, but strong in spirit. It…
by Joel A Hostetler Coshocton, OH
O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go
This hymn is generally thought to be one of the most loved hymns written during the latter part of the 19th century. The writing of this thoughtful and beautifully constructed text is even more amazing when we consider…
by Joel A Hostetler Coshocton, OH
All Hail the Power of Jesus Name
Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created –Revelation 4:11. This hymn, often called the “National Anthem of…
by Joel A Hostetler Coshocton, OH
Swift to Hear; Slow to Speak
As we think about this subject, what comes to mind about your own life? For myself, as I look back to my teenage years, and even my twenties, I see the lack of this principle—the principle of being “swift to hear and…
Joel A Hostetler Coshocton, OH
