In The Garden - John 20:1-18: The Story Behind Song 458

The background story of the hymn "In The Garden" (#458) is shared, highlighting the inspiration behind its creation by C. Austin Miles, a pharmacist turned songwriter. The song narrates the encounter of Mary Magdalene with Jesus in the garden after his resurrection, capturing the emotions of hope, renewal, and joy. The passage from John 20:1-18 is explored, depicting Mary's loyal and worshipful love for Jesus, leading to a profound moment of recognition and obedience. The composition of the song is linked to the powerful account of Mary's experience at the tomb, emphasizing themes of love, faith, and discipleship.

• Hymn
• Inspiration
• Resurrection
• Mary Magdalene
• C. Austin Miles

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1. In The Garden (#458) JOHN 20:1-18

2. In the Garden - #458 Background C. Austin Miles (1868-1946) Pharmacist who wrote his first gospel song in 1893 Later studied music and joined Hall-Mack Publishing Company Was asked to write a hymn poem sympathetic in tone, breathing tenderness in every line; one that would bring hope to the hopeless, rest to the weary, and downy pillows to dying beds. 1912 written in one day first the words then the music

3. Composers Song Story I had read the story of the greatest morning in all history. Mary had come while it was yet dark unto the sepulchre, while the dew was still on the roses Instantly there unfolded in my mind the scene in the garden of Joseph. Mary sees Jesus and he says, Mary he speaks and the sound of his voice is so sweet that the birds hush their singing! Forgotten are all the heartaches, the long dreary hours all the past blotted out in the presence of the Living Present and the Eternal Future. Grief is gone, tears are gone, sin and death are something no longer to dread the joy we share as we tarry there, none other has ever known! I wrote the poem exactly as it is sung today and completed the music that same evening.

4. John 20:1-18 Mary came to finish burial of Jesus v.1 v.2 the stone was moved! Mary assumed that caretakers moved Jesus body told Peter & John Peter & John check it out v.3-10 Mary loyally stood by the tomb weeping v.11 Angels ask Mary, Why are you weeping? v.12-13 and she answered V.14 Mary turns and sees someone she assumes is the gardener and requests the body of Jesus in reply to his question v.15 Then Jesus says her name 10:2,17-18 Mary s JOY v.16-17 task to do

5. Mary Loved Jesus Loyal to Jesus Persistent v.2,11,13,15 Respectful (rab, rabbi, rabboni) Worshipful v.17 Stop clutching Me Obedient v.17,18 told to go, tell disciples Unselfish - shared good news with others Song 458 takes us there as John 20 does