tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7435555381626199198.post7434368019778293280..comments2023-12-03T03:15:15.755-06:00Comments on Mike Lanting Reflections: A Very Old Hymn and How It Affected MeReflections On Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15446541371178361613noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7435555381626199198.post-69508847994326850682011-06-09T08:31:07.368-05:002011-06-09T08:31:07.368-05:00Greetings from Wordwise Hymns. It's interestin...Greetings from Wordwise Hymns. It's interesting how a hymn can strike us in a memorable way, at a particular time. I've had that experience too. The text of the song you mention was written by H. L. Turner and first published in 1878. We know nothing of him, not even his full name.<br /><br />I'm not sure I'd call a 133-year-old hymn "<i>very</i> old," though. :-) Our hymns go back a long way. Isaac Watts gave us "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" more than 300 years ago. <br /><br />In any event, glad Turner's song was a blessing to you. If you're interested in learning more about our hymns and gospel songs, drop by my site. God bless.roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435373461292769832noreply@blogger.com