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

20/09/2025 14 min Episodio 3
 The Inspiration Story Behind the hymn "I'd Rather Have Jesus

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Send us a textJoin 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 showHymnary.org Rhea F. Miller https://hymnary.org/person/Miller_Rhea101 More Hymn Stories by Kenneth W. Osbeck (1985)Do you want to learn how to study the Bible? Check out the YouTube channel Faithfullyliven youtube.com/@faithfullyliven Do you want to read about how to live faithfully? Check out the blog http://lyfe102.org Get a free Road Map to get started learning how to study the Bible https://mailchi.mp/88f9c9405da0/bible-study-road-map