Remembering my Friend, Hugh…

Everywhere you go this month, you hear strains of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” right? It was written by Hugh Martin for the film Meet Me in St. Louis, in which Judy Garland made it famous. Sometime later, Hugh, a successful composer and lyricist, suffered a nervous breakdown – but through it, he came to know Jesus Christ! Afterward, he decided to rewrite sacred lyrics for his Christmas classic – he called it “Have Yourself a Blessed Little Christmas.” Hugh and I became fast friends after he read the Joni book and began praying for and supporting our ministry. Earlier this year, however, God called him home to heaven at the age of 94. Be inspired by this remarkable man’s story by watching this touching video (below). Or you can watch the entire Joni and Friends TV episode right here on our website!

Download Lyrics to “Have Yourself a Blessed Little Christmas.”