On this day in history, in 1789, the English poet and hymnwriter Charlotte Elliott was born. She is best known for her hymn, "Just As I Am, Without One Plea." I was not aware of the personal suffering that this woman endured for much of her life. Watch this dramatization to hear a bit of her story.This is a web log maintained by Bruce McKanna, who serves as pastor of the Evangelical Free Church of Mt. Morris. This blog will consist of pastoral reflections and links to some of the better resources on the web, serving as an online instrument for shepherding our congregation.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
"Carefree" Charlotte Elliott
On this day in history, in 1789, the English poet and hymnwriter Charlotte Elliott was born. She is best known for her hymn, "Just As I Am, Without One Plea." I was not aware of the personal suffering that this woman endured for much of her life. Watch this dramatization to hear a bit of her story.
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