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Barbie Hunt Art

Name: Barbie Hunt Art
Address: 113 East Center Street, Madisonville, KY, 42431, US
Telephone: +12708216030

Christian Artist inspired by my peaceful Kentucky Sanctuary garden. www.barbiehunt.com Christian Art. Original Collages and Acrylic paintings.

Barbie paints in acrylics and watercolors on vintage hymnal pages and with dye on PrayerSilks scarves. Hand painted PrayerSilks

08/11/2026

Tender Love

He led his people through the wilderness! His tender love for us continues on forever! Psalms 136:16 TPT

• Original Watercolor and Acrylic Painting
• Framed with white archival mat
13 × 15.5 inches - $68.
• On vintage music paper from Hymn Song Book

I found a tattered butterfly. I have painted many butterflies with tattered wings that symbolize resilience, vulnerability and finding strength after hardship. We are all tattered butterflies who find strength in the One who offers tender love through the wilderness. Blessings

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08/03/2026

“Only Trust Him”
John H. Stockton
The United Methodist Hymnal, No. 337

Early mornings of painting, prayer and devotion have become a peaceful faith filled beginning to the day. Watercolor painting on old hymnal songs and reading the lyrics offers a treasured time of reflection. Available at www.barbiehunt.com

Come, every soul by sin oppressed,
there's mercy with the Lord;
and he will surely give you rest,
by trusting in his Word.
Only trust his, only trust him now.
He will save you, he will save you now.

This hymn, like many others of this era, owes it recognition and appearance in current hymnals to the revivals of Dwight L. Moody (1837-1899) and Ira D. Sankey (1840-1908). Stirring invitation hymns were an essential part of the revival experience. Following the powerful sermons of the evangelist Dwight Moody, the hymn that followed became the vehicle that allowed those in attendance to respond. The text needed to be straightforward, but not trite. The music should be simple, but avoid cliché. The refrain especially should attempt to speak directly to the heart and invite a response to the gospel message.

"Only Trust Him" by Methodist Episcopal Church minister John H. Stockton (1813-1877) fulfilled many of these criteria, at least for those who sang it originally. Stockton worked with Moody and Sankey in their Philadelphia meetings in 1874, writing several songs for use in the revivals. These were published in Salvation Melodies, No. 1 (1874) and Precious Songs(1875).

When it was published in Moody and Sankey's Sacred Songs and Solos (1875), Matthew 11:29 appeared on the page with the hymn, "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; . . . and ye shall find rest unto your souls."

The hymn begins with the imperative verb, "Come." The first line, "Come, every soul by sin oppressed," is an almost direct quotation from Charles Wesley's famous hymn "Come, sinners to the gospel feast" (UM Hymnal, 339). The third stanza of Wesley's hymn begins, "Come, all ye souls by sin oppressed." The Wesleyan minister, John Stockton, undoubtedly knew the Wesley hymn and was consciously or subconsciously influenced by it.

Stockton, raised as a Presbyterian, was converted to Methodism in a camp meeting at age 21. After becoming a licensed preacher in 1844, he became a full member of the New Jersey Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1857. His active ministry was cut short by illness in 1874, and he died in 1877. Of his many hymns, this one is the only one that has continued in use to this day.

Taken from an article written by Dr. Hawn, distinguished professor of church music at Perkins School of Theology. He is also director of the seminary's sacred music program.

08/02/2026

Nothing But The Blood

Early mornings of watercolor painting, prayer and devotion have become a peaceful faith filled beginning to the day. Painting on old hymnal songs and reading the lyrics and the story behind the hymn, offers a treasured time of reflection and worship.

Flower arranging in these little collage vases has been as fun as arranging flowers from my garden in blue and white pitchers. Summer flowers and roses are a treasured blessing.
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Robert Lowry, the hymn's composer, was a Baptist minister and professor who considered music a "side issue" to preaching. Ironically, "Nothing but the Blood" became his most enduring work.

The hymn debuted at a camp meeting in Ocean Grove, New Jersey, in 1876, sparking a revival and quickly becoming popular. Composer Ira Sankey observed that it "immediately took possession of the people."

Contemporary Christian artists like Matt Redman and Hillsong United have recorded their own versions of the classic hymn.

07/13/2026

I had way too much fun packing these boxes😂💓🥰 thanks to all who chose to order my art this weekend! I’m overjoyed🥰💓🤗

07/11/2026

💓💓💓 So overjoyed this painting has been 🌺💓🌸chosen and headed to Wisconsin! Painting flowers as feelings, as emotions with deeper meaning was a breakthrough for me. I just wanted to tell my story of the oil, of extravagant love poured out on Jesus. A huge encouragement to keep painting from my heart💓🌸🌺💓

07/02/2026

Stand By Me

Early morning prayer and worship with watercolors on old hymnals. On this important holiday week in America, I am seeking the Lord’s direction and praying this song over our country.

1 When the storms of life are raging,
stand by me; (stand by me)
when the storms of life are raging,
stand by me. (stand by me)
When the world is tossing me
like a ship upon the sea,
thou who rulest wind and water,
stand by me. (stand by me)

2 In the midst of tribulation,
stand by me; (stand by me)
in the midst of tribulation,
stand by me. (stand by me)
When the hosts of hell assail,
and my strength begins to fail,
thou who never lost a battle,
stand by me. (stand by me)

3 In the midst of faults and failures,
stand by me; (stand by me)
in the midst of faults and failures,
stand by me. (stand by me)
When I’ve done the best I can,
and my friends misunderstand,
thou who knowest all about me,
stand by me. (stand by me)

4 In the midst of persecution,
stand by me; (stand by me)
in the midst of persecution,
stand by me. (stand by me)
When my foes in war array
undertake to stop my way,
thou who rescued Paul and Silas,
stand by me. (stand by me)

5 When I’m growing old and feeble,
stand by me; (stand by me)
when I’m growing old and feeble,
stand by me. (stand by me)
When my life becomes a burden,
and I’m nearing chilly Jordan,
O thou Lily of the Valley,
stand by me. (stand by me)

Charles Albert Tindley was born in Berlin, Maryland, July 7, 1851; son of Charles and Hester Tindley. His father was a slave, and his mother was free. Hester died when he was very young; he was taken in by his mother’s sister Caroline Miller Robbins in order to keep his freedom as he was expected to work to help the family. In his Book of Sermons (1932), he tells of being “hired out” as a young boy, “wherever father could place me.”

He married Daisy Henry when he was seventeen. Together they had eight children, some of whom would later assist him with the publication of his hymns. Tindley was largely self-taught and learned to read mostly on his own. After he and Daisy moved to Philadelphia in 1875, he took correspondence courses toward becoming a Methodist minister. He did this while working as a sexton (building caretaker) for the East Bainbridge Street Church.

Beginning in 1885, he was appointed by the local bishop to serve two or three-year terms at a series of churches, until coming full circle to become pastor at East Bainbridge in 1902. Under his leadership, the church grew rapidly, relocating in 1904 to the East Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church, then again in 1924 to the new Tindley Temple, where the membership roll grew to about ten thousand.

Tindley was a captivating preacher, and known for taking an active role in the betterment of the people in his community. His songs were an outgrowth of his preaching ministry, often introduced during his sermons. Tindley was able to draw people of multiple races to his church; likewise, his songs have been adopted by white and black churches alike.

The songs of Charles Tindley were published cumulatively in two editions of Soul Echoes (1905, 1909) and six editions of New Songs of Paradise (1916-1941). His wife Daisy died in 1924, before the completion of the Tindley Temple. He remarried in 1927 to Jenny Cotton. Charles A. Tindley died July 26, 1933.

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07/01/2026

There Is a Fountain

Early mornings of painting, prayer and devotion have become a peaceful faith filled beginning to the day. Painting on old hymnal songs and reading the lyrics and the story behind the hymn, offers a treasured time of reflection and worship to Jesus.

One of the most popular poets of his time, William Cowper changed the direction of 18th-century nature poetry by writing of everyday life and scenes of the English countryside. Other writers acknowledged him as “ the best modern poet” - Coleridge. He became friends with John Newton who wrote “Amazing Grace” and was an anti-slavery advocate. Cowper wrote many hymns and poems against slavery. One was quoted by Martin L King during the civil rights movement.

The life of William Cowper (1731-1800), the author of "There Is a Fountain", was one of heart-rending tragedy. The fourth child of an English minister and his wife, first his three siblings born before him died, then his mother died while giving birth to another, all before Cowper turned seven. It was more than he could bear. He wrote of her:

My mother! When I learn'd that thou wast dead,
Say, wast thou conscious of the tears I shed?
Hover'd thy spirit o'er thy sorrowing son,
Wretch even then, life's journey just begun?
I heard the bell toll'd on thy burial day,
I saw the hearse that bore thee slow away,
And, turning from my nurs'ry window, drew,
A long, long sigh, and wept a last adieu!

After his mother's death he was sent to a boarding school for two years, where he was tormented by a bully, but, fortunately, a much better experience awaited him at Westminster School, whose teachers gave him a love for literature and poetry, enabling him to express his deeply buried emotions. Pressured by his father to become a lawyer, he couldn't deal with the anxiety of preparing for his bar exams, so he threw away his Bible and tried to take his life, convinced that he was condemned.

His friends suggested that he commit himself to an asylum run by Dr. Nathaniel Cotton, a dedicated believer who also loved poetry. Cowper recovered slowly under Dr. Cotton's care, furthered along by an experience he had in 1764 when he came across Romans 3:25, speaking of Christ: "Whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith." While his suicidal struggles never fully went away, he now knew that he was no longer under condemnation.

("There Is a Fountain" is Number Fourteen on the American Protestant Hymn Project's list of the 250 most-published hymns from 1737-1960)

06/28/2026

My Jesus, I Love Thee

Mornings of painting, prayer and devotion have become a peaceful faith filled beginning to the day. Painting with watercolor on old hymnal songs and reading the lyrics sets the day. Reading the story behind the hymn or about the author, offers a treasured time of reflection and worship. It is believed this song was written by a young man, age 16!

1 My Jesus, I love thee, I know thou art mine;
for thee all the follies of sin I resign;
my gracious Redeemer, my Savior art thou;
if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.
2 I love thee because thou hast first loved me
and purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree;
I love thee for wearing the thorns on thy brow;
if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.
3 I'll love thee in life, I will love thee in death,
and praise thee as long as thou lendest me breath,
and say when the deathdew lies cold on my brow:
If ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.
4 In mansions of glory and endless delight,
I'll ever adore thee in heaven so bright;
I'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow:
If ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.
Psalter Hymnal

William Ralph Featherston(e) Canada 1846-1873. Born at Montreal, Quebec, Canada, he joined the Wesleyan Methodist Church there. He became a Christian at age 16 while in Toronto, and is thought to have written his famous hymn about the same time. He sent the poem to his aunt, Ms. E. Featherston Wilson and she gave it to a publisher. Adoniram. J Gordon, an evangelist, founder of Gordon College & Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, found the hymn in a 1870 London hymnal and was impressed with the words, but did not like the tune, so he composed the melody that has been used with the hymn ever since. Featherstone is thought to have married Julie R MacAlister in 1869 and that they had a son, John, in 1870. Featherstone died in Montreal at age 26.

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