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Lucy Adams
Lucy Neeley Adams is author of the book, “52 Hymn Story Devotions.” Adams began telling stories of hymns on a radio program “The Story Behind the Song,” in Nashville, Tennessee, several years ago.
She and her husband, Woody, live at Lake Junaluska. Adams is a guest columnist for The Mountaineer.
Visit www.52hymns.com or email lucya424@aol.com.
Additional Column Posts (1 - 9 of 9)
‘I Surrender All’ — a message for Pentecost
By Lucy N. Adams - May 14When we left the closing worship service at a church retreat, my friend seemed different. Her smiling face had changed to a blank expression. She ...
‘Were You There?’
By Lucy N. Adams - Mar 19When I was a child, our family had a housekeeper. Lurline Argo was a blessing to my life. Before I knew there was racial prejudice, I loved this ...
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Crosby’s hymn ‘Blessed Assurance’ shines forth
By Lucy N. Adams - Jan 15The Blessed Baby Jesus left the cradle. He grew to be a man who was the perfect fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. He became a teacher, ...
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‘Come, Ye Thankful People, Come’
By Lucy N. Adams - Nov 20A car door slammed outside and we welcomed beloved family members with open arms. We celebrated an early Thanksgiving with a reunion of children, ...
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Lyrics ring true — ‘Let There Be Peace On Earth’
By Lucy Adams - Oct 16During October 2003, I wrote the story of this song for The Mountaineer. It is repeated now because the message still rings in our hearts. We ...
‘Easter People, Raise Your Voices’ in joy
By Lucy N. Adams - Apr 16Do we have a problem with Easter? Yes, we do if we see it only as a one-day celebration. When the preparations are over and the worship service is ...
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The story of ‘O Perfect Love’
By Lucy N. Adams - Feb 12Many years ago when I was in the eighth grade, the highlight of February was looking forward to Valentine’s Day. At the end of the day we had the ...
‘Joy to the World’ rings throughout the year
By Lucy N. Adams - Dec 14As the Christmas season comes and goes, we cherish special memories. I remember one year when the joy of these days quickly turned to sadness. My ...
‘I’d Rather Have Jesus’
By Lucy Adams - Oct 31The room was crowded; the voters were busy. Conversations varied as people discussed their candidates. Since I wasn’t joining any conversations a ...
