Amazing Grace, 366 Inspiring Hymn Stories for Daily Devotions, published by Kregel Publications, 1990, is one of many books written about hymns and hymn writers by author-musician Kenneth W. Osbeck. Olive Tree Bible Software now offers this excellent work, Amazing Grace, in eBook format, ready to download to your Palm or Pocket PC. In this article, we will share our thoughts about this valuable book after looking briefly at how songs and singing permeate both the Bible and church history.

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Excerpt: "In the New Testament, think of our Lord Jesus singing a hymn with his disciples on the eve of His crucifixion, having instituted the new covenant in His blood (Matt.26:30). Consider Paul and Silas in jail in Philippi, their hands and feet in stocks, singing hymns of praise to God; and recall how the earth quaked, the prisoners were set free, and the jailor believed in the Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 16:25-33)..."