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The Inspiration Story Behind the hymn "I'd Rather Have Jesus

The Inspiration Story Behind the hymn "I'd Rather Have Jesus

Update: 2025-09-20
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Join us on Faithfullyliven as we journey through the stirring narrative of Martin James Ross, whose powerful transformation from a life gripped by alcoholism to faith that inspired the creation of the beloved hymn "I'd Rather Have Jesus" by Rhea F. Miller in 1922. Whether you're intimately familiar with this cherished hymn or discovering its inspiration for the first time, this episode serves as a stirring reminder of the transformative power of faith and the enduring impact of a life devoted to living faithfully.

References for the show
Hymnary.org Rhea F. Miller https://hymnary.org/person/Miller_Rhea
101 More Hymn Stories by Kenneth W. Osbeck (1985)

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The Inspiration Story Behind the hymn "I'd Rather Have Jesus

The Inspiration Story Behind the hymn "I'd Rather Have Jesus

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