His 1996 album, "I Love to Tell the Story -- 25 Timeless Hymns, " netted him a Grammy Award.

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In others words the students were able to bring a new perspective to a timeless love story.

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When diplomas are being handed out, though, it might be worthwhile for graduates and the rest of us if the popular "do what you love" message were balanced with a more timeless message to find work that, even in some small way, truly matters.

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