Friday, March 13, 2026

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we tell the story of James W. Alexander and his most famous Lenten hymn.

Show Notes:

• Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour
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• Philip Melanchthon's Commentary on Ecclesiastes, Translated by Dr. Derek Cooper

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Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (outerrimterritories.com).