#222: There Is a Fountain

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) This is definitely a classic hymn. It doesn't have a chorus, but each verse has some ending lines that do a repetitive amplification of the thought. It is a an excellent lyrical technique, and makes the song easier … Continue reading #222: There Is a Fountain →

A Farewell Recital

Avondale United Methodist Church, where I have attended and participated in services and the music ministries for nigh on the past decade, has been blessed during the past four years to have as its Musical Director a very young but very talented and spiritually focused man named Aaron R. Redburn. When Paul in I Timothy … Continue reading A Farewell Recital →

#221: Thank You, Lord

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) The chorus of this one was used for a short hymn or various transitional interludes, but once I knew the verses, I never wanted to sing it without them. 1 Some thank the Lord for friends and home, … Continue reading #221: Thank You, Lord →

#220: I’ll Stand By Until the Morning

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) This particular hymn I don't remember singing. And when I typed it up, I didn't find the theology bad, per say, but the metaphor just seemed a little off-kilter to me, somehow. Not the best lyric to my … Continue reading #220: I’ll Stand By Until the Morning →

#219: Grace! ‘Tis a Charming Sound

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Grace! 'tis a charming sound, Harmonious to the ear; Heav'n with the echo shall resound, And all the earth shall hear. CHORUS Saved by grace alone! This is all my plea: Jesus died for all mankind, And … Continue reading #219: Grace! ‘Tis a Charming Sound →

#218: Burdens are Lifted at Calvary

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Days are filled with sorrow and care, Hearts are lonely and drear; Burdens are lifted at Calvary -- Jesus is very near. CHORUS Burdens are lifted at Calvary, Calvary, Calvary; Burdens are lifted at Calvary -- Jesus … Continue reading #218: Burdens are Lifted at Calvary →

#217: Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Jesus, Thy blood and righteousness My beauty are, my glorious dress; 'Midst flaming world, in these arrayed, With joy shall I lift up my head. 2 Bold shall I stand in Thy great day, For who aught … Continue reading #217: Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness →

#216: Look to the Lamb of God

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 If you from sin are longing to be free, Look to the Lamb of God; He, to redeem you, die on Calvary, Look to the Lamb of God. CHORUS Look to the Lamb of God (the Lamb … Continue reading #216: Look to the Lamb of God →

#215: Nor Silver nor Gold

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Nor silver nor gold hath obtained my redemption, Nor riches on earth could have saved my poor soul; The blood of the cross is my only foundation, The death of my Savior now maketh me whole. CHORUS … Continue reading #215: Nor Silver nor Gold →

#214: Verily, Verily

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 O what a Savior that He died for me! From condemnation He hath made me free; "He that believeth on the Son", saith He, "Hath everlasting life." CHORUS "Verily, verily, I say unto you -- Verily verily," … Continue reading #214: Verily, Verily →