(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 I've a message from the Lord, hallelujah! The message unto you I'll give; 'Tis recorded in His Word, hallelujah! It is only that you "look and live". CHORUS Look and live (look and live), my brother Live! … Continue reading #195: Look and Live →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 A ruler once came to Jesus by night To ask Him the way of salvation and light; The Master made answer in words true and plain, "Ye must be born again." CHORUS "Ye must be born again, … Continue reading #194: Ye Must Be Born Again →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 No, not despairingly Come I to Thee; No, not distrustingly Bend I the knee; Sin hath gone over me, yet is this still my plea -- Jesus hath died. 2 Ah! mine iniquity Crimson hath been, Infinite, … Continue reading #193: No, Not Despairingly →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 According to Thy gracious word, In meek humility, This will I do, my dying Lord; I will remember Thee. 2 Thy body, broken for my sake, My bread from heav'n shall be; Thy testamental cup I take, … Continue reading #192: According to Thy Gracious Word →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 We bless the name of Christ, the Lord, We bless Him for His holy Word, Who loved to do His Father's will, And all His righteousness fulfill. 2 We follow Him with pure delight To sanctify His … Continue reading #190: We Bless the Name of Christ, the Lord →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 In Jordan's stream the Savior stood Fulfilling righteousness, And like a dove the Spirit came His heart and life to bless. 2 Today we gather in Thy name, And 'tis a sacred hour; BLess these who follow … Continue reading #189: In Jordan’s Stream →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 I love Thy kingdom, Lord! The house of Thine abode -- The Church our blest Redeemer saved With His own precious blood. 2 I love Thy Church, O God! Her walls before Thee stand, Dear as the … Continue reading #188: I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord! →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) This particular song has a certain emotional attachment to it. My dad was a member of the Gideon's International, and they used this song as the one sung at the end of meetings as a parting, holding hands … Continue reading #187: Blest Be the Tie That Binds →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 The church's one foundation Is Jesus Christ her Lord; She is His new creation By water and the Word: From heav'n He came and sought her To be His holy bride; With His own blood He bought … Continue reading #186: The Church’s One Foundation →