Explore Volume 3 of our series "How Sweet The Sound." The boxed set includes all three volumes for one convenient price of $29.95. Also, a bonus "Heritage of Our Hymns" booklet, by pastor and author Robert J. Morgan, accompanies every box set purchase!

Each volume is also available separately for $14.95.

1. Are You Washed in the Blood?
   
   Elisha Hoffman wrote the words and music to this upbeat hymn in 1878. The background of this resurrection hymn is unknown, unfortunately. We hope you'll enjoy our version of this inspiring tune.
   
   
   
2. Onward Christian Soldiers
   
   Sabine Baring-Gould was an eccentric, brilliant, indefatigable pastor who wrote over 100 books. Onward, Christian Soldiers was written for the children of his church to sing while marching to a Sunday School Rally.
   
   
   
3. In the Garden
   
   This beautiful, familiar hymn was written by C. Austin Miles and the instantly recognizable chorus will make you want to sing along... "And He walks with me,and He talks with me,and He tells me I am His own; and the joy we share as we tarry there, none other has ever known."
   
   
   
4. Amazing Grace
   
   John Newton, author of this beloved song, was a slave trader on the high seas. He was an evil and vile man who (following his conversion to Christ) became an Anglican minister, a powerful hymnist, and a fierce opponent of slave-trading in the British Empire. Amazing Grace was written as his testimony.
   
   
   
5. Jesus Loves Me/Jesus Loves the Little Children
   
   Anna B. Warner wrote the lyrics to the beloved children's hymn "Jesus Loves Me." Our medley also includes "Jesus Loves the Little Children," written by Clare Herbert Woolston, and inspired by Matthew 19:14. Listen and enjoy.
   
   
   
6. I Will Sing a Wonderous Story
   
   "Dur ing the night these most un pre ten tious and whol ly un wor thy vers es came to me." That's how Francis Rowley, the lyricist of this beautitful hymn, described the writing process. Peter Bilhorn composed the music alongside Rowley, in 1886.
   
   
   
7. Let the Lower Lights Keep Burning
   
   Phil ip P. Bliss wrote and composed this hymn in 1871. Inspired by a sermon from the well-known preacher Dwight L. Moody, Bliss penned the heartfelt lyrics "Let the lower lights be burning, send a gleam across the wave! Some poor fainting, struggling seaman, you may rescue, you may save."
   
   
   
8. I Love to Tell the Story
   
   This simple yet profound hymn was written by Katherine Hankey in 1866. The music was composed by William G. Fischer. It is believed that a long poem on the life of Jesus was the inspiration for this treasured hymn.
   
   
   
9. Just as I Am
   
   Charlotte Elliott, an invalid, was a bitter woman until she discovered she could come to Christ just as she was - and out of her experience came this invitational hymn.
   
   
   
10. Amen, Amen
    
    Little is known about the origination or history of this spiritual. Sing along to our version, or get up and dance - either way - you are sure to enjoy our take on this popular tune.
    
    
    
11. Near the Cross
    
    The lyrics of this favorite hymn were written by Fanny J. Crosby in the late 19th century with the composition written by William H. Doane. Sample our take on this hymn... we think you'll like it.
    
    
    
12. Let There Be Peace on Earth
    
    This song, which was popularized around 1955, was written by Jill Jacksonand Sy Miller. After a failed attempt at suicide, Jackson describes that it was then she realized God's unconditional love. That experience inspired her to write the lyrics to this famous tune.