(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Glorious things of thee are spoken, Zion, city of our God; He whose word cannot be broken Formed thee for His own abode: On the Rock of Ages founded, What can shake thy sure repose? With salvation's … Continue reading #185: Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Do you hear the coming, brother? Thronging up the steeps of light, Clad in glorious shining  garments, Blood-washed garments pure and white. CHORUS 'Tis a glorious church without spot or wrinkle, Washed in the blood of the … Continue reading #184: A Glorious Church →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Faith of our fathers, living still In spite of dungeon, fire and sword -- O how our hearts beat high with joy Whene'er we hear that glorious word! CHORUS Faith of our fathers, holy faith, We will … Continue reading #183: Faith of Our Fathers →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 O where are kings and empires now Of old that went and came? But, Lord, Thy Church is praying yet, A thousand years the same. 2 We mark her goodly battlements And her foundations strong; We hear … Continue reading #182: O Where Are Kings and Empires Now →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) This hymn has fallen out of favor in an age where religion is seen as peaceful, even passive. But like G.K Chesterton, I agree the faith is fully peaceful and fully militant. For that reason, among others I … Continue reading #181: Onward, Christian Soldiers →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Lord God, our thanks to Thee we raise For those who built this house of praise, Who long ago together stood To form a Christian brotherhood. 2 Here have our children known Thy care And raised their … Continue reading #180: Lord God, Our Thanks to THee We Raise →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) The interesting thing to note is that this hymn is one sentence: you cannot cut out a verse without having a sentence fragment, an incomplete thought. 1 Holy Bible, Book divine, Precious treasure, thou art mine; Mine to … Continue reading #179: Holy Bible, Book Divine →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 The Bible stands like a rock undaunted 'Mid the raging storms of time; Its pages burn with the truth eternal, And they glow with a light sublime. CHORUS The Bible stands tho the hills may tumble, It … Continue reading #178: The Bible Stands →