July/August 2024  |  Volume 74  •  Number Four

O FOR A THOUSAND TONGUES

By Lasserre Bradley, Jr.

We have  completed 71 years on the air with the Baptist Bible Hour, and for most of those years we have used the first verse of “O For A Thousand Tongues” as our theme song. This wonderful hymn was written by Charles Wesley in 1731. It is reported that a friend said to Mr. …

How Firm a Foundation

By Jack Chandler

We Christians love to sing. As we consider the magnitude of God’s mercies in our redemption, we’re moved to exalt our King, to glorify His name, to sing His praise. And when we sing great, time-honored Christian hymns, we join in chorus with an immense body of believers …

It Is Well With My Soul

By Timothy Guess

I last heard this hymn sung just a few days ago at the funeral service of my uncle. How could a scene of loss, grief, pain and separation turn into a joyful worship service? Because of the very truths of this hymn. God is glorified in the praises of His people. He is …

Editors Note

Well, the "Summer Slump" has arrived once again. It seems as people take vacations and are involved in other summertime activities, they forget about supporting the radio ministry. So, since this pattern has continued over many years we finally gave it the name, "Summer …

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Dear Bro. Bradley, I enjoy your messages so much and am sending this donation to help keep them coming over your website! God bless you to continue to preach the word so spiritually and ably. Pray that you and your family are well. —Pasadena, TX _____ Dear Brothers and …