(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 I hear Thy welcome voice That calls me, Lord, to Thee For cleansing in Thy precious blood That flowed on Calvary. CHORUS I am coming, Lord! Coming now to Thee! Wash me, cleanse me in the blood … Continue reading #240: I Am Coming, Lord
Category: Music
#239: Art Thou Weary?
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Art thou weary, art thou languid, Art thou sore distrest? “Come to Me,” saith One, “and, coming, Be at rest.” 2 Hath He marks to lad me to Him, If He be my Guide? “In His feet … Continue reading #239: Art Thou Weary?
#238: O Jesus, Thou Art Standing
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 O Jesus, Thou art standing Outside the fast-closed door, In lowly patience waiting To pass the threshold o’er: Shame on us, Christian brothers, His Name and sign who bear, O shame, thrice shame upon us, To keep … Continue reading #238: O Jesus, Thou Art Standing
#237: Why Do You Wait?
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) This song is a simple yet tricky one to play/sing. The melody makes sense, but both my fingers and voice wanted to change it in places 1 Why do you wait, dear brother, O why do you tarry … Continue reading #237: Why Do You Wait?
#236: Amazing Grace
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Amazing grace – how sweet the sound – That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost but now am found, Was blind but now I see. 2 ‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, … Continue reading #236: Amazing Grace
#235: Pass Me Not
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Pass me not, O gentle Savior – Hear my humble cry! While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by. CHORUS Savior, Savior, Hear my humble cry! While on others thou art calling, Do not … Continue reading #235: Pass Me Not
Concert of Sacred Metaphors: A Compilation
Three years ago, for a period of about a year, I ran a very sporadic series of blog posts about my one and only solo concert: A Concert of Sacred Metaphors. Today, I am going to put the links for all those posts into one post, so you can follow them easily to get a … Continue reading Concert of Sacred Metaphors: A Compilation
#234: Wonderful Words of Life
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Sing them over again to me – Wonderful words of Life; Let me more of their beauty see – Wonderful words of Life. Words of life and beauty, Teach me faith and duty: REFRAIN Beautiful words, wonderful … Continue reading #234: Wonderful Words of Life
#233: Depth of Mercy
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Depth of mercy! Can there be Mercy still reserved for me? Can my God His wrath forbear – Me, the chief of sinners, spare? 2 I have long withstood His grace, Long provoked Him to His face, … Continue reading #233: Depth of Mercy
#232: When I See the Blood
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Christ our Redeemer died on the cross, Died for the sinner, paid all his due; Sprinkle your soul with the blood of the Lamb, And “I will pass, will pass over you.” CHORUS “When I see the … Continue reading #232: When I See the Blood
At The Rainbow 