William Booth. What a great example to follow! I have been supporting the work of The Salvation Army here in Oz... Thank you for posting this video... Blessings 💐
Charles Fry, who wrote this hymn, was born at Alderbury, Wiltshire. After marrying, he lived in a cottage that he himself had built and this hymn was inspired by the view from a back bedroom window. Looking down the valley, he could sees the river Avon and, beyond the river, Longford Castle. With the sun shining in the right direction, Charles Fry saw this as a vision of Heaven beyond the Jordan and, yes, wild lilies still grow in the valley behind the cottage to this very day. During the 1960s and early 1970s, my maternal uncle owned the cottage, and my aunt-in-law was related to the Fry family. My maternal grandparents, great aunts and uncles, and great-grandparents all knew Charles Fry and his three sons.
Thank you for sharing the story behind this wonderful hymn that has comforted so many people in Christ. I subscribed immediately after watching this video.
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A Gem ! A Treasure !
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William Booth. What a great example to follow!
I have been supporting the work of The Salvation Army here in Oz...
Thank you for posting this video...
Blessings 💐
You are welcome. The Salvation Army is a great organization.
God bless you.
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Praise God! That's one of my favorite hymns! 🙏💙
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Charles Fry, who wrote this hymn, was born at Alderbury, Wiltshire. After marrying, he lived in a cottage that he himself had built and this hymn was inspired by the view from a back bedroom window. Looking down the valley, he could sees the river Avon and, beyond the river, Longford Castle. With the sun shining in the right direction, Charles Fry saw this as a vision of Heaven beyond the Jordan and, yes, wild lilies still grow in the valley behind the cottage to this very day. During the 1960s and early 1970s, my maternal uncle owned the cottage, and my aunt-in-law was related to the Fry family. My maternal grandparents, great aunts and uncles, and great-grandparents all knew Charles Fry and his three sons.
Wow! What a great connection. Thank you for sharing.
glory to God alone🥰🤗
Amen! He alone is worthy.
Thank you for sharing the story behind this wonderful hymn that has comforted so many people in Christ. I subscribed immediately after watching this video.
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not realy about the hymn its more about the birth of the Salvation Army.