The Heartbreaking Story Behind This Famous Hymn

[@bevwhitt2295]

Wonderful tribute. Our church choir has done this song for several years. Beautiful testament of faith ❤

[@CathyHendrix1]

Thank you so much for posting this. I had neve heard the story, but we lost my dad at the end of September, and this was played at his service. You will never know how much this video means to me. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

[@leesashriber5097]

Beautiful. What a tragedy. They have sung this song in our church many times. Faith and love. These are the greatest words in the human language. Happy Thanksgiving my friend. 🦃🤎🦃🙏❤️🙏

[@jolenewitzel7919]

Have sang it but didn't know the back story. Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@dsinavich5141]

Hi...a sad story beautiful little girls passing way to young... RIP to them....I have heard this hymn before at a funeral .thanks for this story.....take care... Deborah 🇨🇦

[@cwcamper9091]

I know the story and it always comforted me. And when I then had tragic family losses, it was the one song that truly strengthened me.

[@tammywilliams7381]

Happy Thanksgiving Chris and Angel 🦃 Yes I know the song and have sang it but didn't know the back story. Thanks for sharing ❤❤

[@Quebot111]

I didn't know the back story but I know this story well

[@BriannaS5297]

Enjoyed it as always!! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@sherrycredille528]

I didn’t know the backstory. But we sang this song at church quite often. I wish more churches would use and sing the old hymns.

[@ritafirestone761]

I have sung this many times in church my whole life. I had not heard this story before. Thank you. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. 🦃🦃❤❤❤

[@SallyKohorst]

No i never heard of the hymn or the tragic story. Those😢😮 four girls all taken. MAY THEY ALL RIP.

[@lindagibson9528]

Thank you for sharing this story. I hadn't known of it... We sang this hymm in my church. One of my favorites. God Bless

[@thejourney1369]

One of my favorite hymns, one that I want sung at my funeral. This story never fails to inspire me. My husband and I are going through many health problems and I needed this reminder. Thank you.

[@robertbowers9856]

We used to sing it all the time in church, but I never heard the story behind it! Thank you!

[@maryleacy5664]

I have heard the song and sang it. I never knew the background of the song tho.

[@czechmate6916]

Happy thanksgiving to you and your family. I have not heard of this story or the song either. Such a tragic loss they both endured. Thank you for sharing this story with us.

[@audra1976oliver]

I've heard that song a few times. I like it. It's beautiful yet tragic to now know the background behind the writing. May he and his family rest in peace.

[@jamesholbrook5820]

I have some books about the history of some hymns so I was familiar with the story and have heard and sang it many times. It is very comforting and a wonderful testament to the peace that God can provide! Awesome video Whitts!

[@johnpeddicord4932]

Thanks for sharing, Chris and Angel

[@davidhopkins1199]

Thank you for this sad but wonderful story. I don’t think I’ve ever heard that song.

[@whitneyfjohnson]

Such a powerful song I never knew the back story until now ahhhh God bless him he trusted God all the way till the end of his Life wow that's a powerful song right there

[@stephaniedennison5220]

I've heard this heartbreaking story many times. I know this song quite well. I've sang it many times in my Bible study group that I lead.

[@clutzwinstead279]

You have no idea what that song means to me and many others! Yes, our preacher told us that story. Can you imagine the faith of that man when God put those words in his heart 💕. Thank you for sharing it again. Amazing grace is also a song with a great story. Actually, there are many hymns with those marvelous stories. Love ya ❤

[@Barb-bq8nj]

I had never heard of the song or sung it, but I looked it up and Spotify so I could hear the song if I ever do sing it I will think about what happened to inspire the song

[@michelefritchie6198]

I heard the backstory once, but it's been years since I've been in a church that sang the old hymns. Since he had four daughters, I assume the sole survivor was a son? I wonder if he has any descendants.