4,000 + Funerals in One Year, and He Still Wrote This?

Many of us have favorite and treasured hymns that encourage, comfort and inspire us.  The backstories of many of these hymns, however, remain unknown to most. 

In the 1600's an amazing pastor penned the lyrics to this particular hymn that is still sung by millions world-wide. But did you know that he wrote it during a horrific war that caused him to bury more than 4,000 people (including his wife) in just one year?

When I hear the text of this hymn, I have to ask myself, "What did this man know about God ...and how do learn what he knew?"  

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