(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Thy Word is a lamp to my fee, A light to my path alway, To guide and to save me from sin And show me the heav'nly way. CHORUS Thy word have I hid in my heart, … Continue reading #177: Thy Word Have I Hid in My Heart →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) I remember this song as a frequent musical underlay to the communion service in the churches where I grew up. 1 Break Thou the bread of life, Dear Lord, to me, As Thou didst break the loaves Beside … Continue reading #176: Break Thou the Bread of Life →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Standing on the promises of Christ my King, Thru eternal ages let His praises ring; Glory in the highest I  will shout and sing, Standing on the promises of God. CHORUS Standing, standing, Standing on the promises … Continue reading #175: Standing on the Promises →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 'Mid the storms of doubt and unbelief we fear, Stands a Book eternal that the world holds dear; Thru the restless ages it remains the same-- 'Tis the Book of God, and the Bible is its name! … Continue reading #174: The Old Book and the Old Faith →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 O Word of God incarnate, O Wisdom from on high, O Truth unchanged, unchanging, O Light of our dark sky: We praise Thee for the radiance That from the hallowed page, A lantern to our footsteps, Shines … Continue reading #172: O Word of God Incarnate →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Spirit of God, descend upon my heart: Wean it from earth, through all its pulses move. Stoop to my weakness, mighty as Thou art, And make me love Thee as I ought to love. 2 Hast Thou … Continue reading #171: Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 O Breath of Life, come sweeping thru us, Revive Thy church with life and pow'r; O Breath of Life, come, cleanse, renew us, And fit Thy Church to meet this hour. 2 O Wind of God, come … Continue reading #170: O Breath of Life →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 O Breath of Life, come sweeping thru us, Revivie Thy church with life and pow'r O Breath of Life, come, cleanse, renew us, And fit Thy Church to meet this hour. 2 O Wind of God, come … Continue reading #170: O Breath of Life →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Holy Spirit, faithful Guide, Ever near the Christian's side; Gently lead us by the hand, Pilgrim in a dessert land; Weary souls fore'er rejoice, While they hear that sweetest voice Whisp'ring softly, "Wand'rer come"Follow Me, I'll guide … Continue reading #169: Holy Spirit, Faithful Guide →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Lord, I hear of show'rs of blessing Thou art scatt'ring full and free; Shaw,rs the thirsty land refreshing -- Let some drops now fall on me. REFRAIN Even me, even me Let Thy blessing fall on me. … Continue reading #168: Even Me →