#157 - Kyle Thompson // Come Thou Fount
#157 - Kyle Thompson // Come Thou Fount  
Podcast: The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson
Published On: Thu Aug 07 2025
Description: We're exploring five favorite hymns this week, digging into their lyrics and the biblical truths they contain while recommending the best versions of each song.• Second in our hymn series: "Come Thou Fount," written in 1758 by Robert Robinson at just 22 years old• Robinson became a Christian at 20 after hearing George Whitefield preach• Shane and Shane's rendition on their Hymns Live album (2019) stands out as the definitive version• The Ebenezer reference comes from 1 Samuel 7, where Samuel set up a stone commemorating God's help• The line "prone to wander" acknowledges our human tendency to stray from God• Ephesians 1:13 reminds us that God seals our hearts when we give them to Him• Salvation comes through grace by faith, not through works (Ephesians 2:8)Join us tomorrow as we continue our exploration of classic hymns and their spiritual significance.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com