(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, With all Thy quick'ning pow'rs; Kindle a flame of sacred love In these cold hearts of ours. 2 Look how we grovel here below, Fond of these earthly toys; Our souls, how … Continue reading #158: Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove
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#157: What A Gathering!
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 On that bright and golden morning when the Son of man shall come, And the radiance of His glory we shall see, When from ev'ry clime and nation He shall call His people home, What a gath'ring … Continue reading #157: What A Gathering!
#156: Christ Returneth!
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 It may be at morn, when the day is awaking, When sunlight thru darkness and shadow is breaking, That Jesus will come in the fullness of glory To receive from the world His own. CHORUS O Lord … Continue reading #156: Christ Returneth!
#155: He Is Coming Again
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Lift up your heads, pilgrims aweary! See day's approach no crimson the sky; Night shadows flee, and your Beloved, Awaited with longing, at last draweth nigh. CHORUS He is coming again, He is coming again, The very … Continue reading #155: He Is Coming Again
#154: For God So Loved the World
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) For God so loved the world He gave His only Son To die on Calv'ry's tree, From sin to set me free; Some day he's coming back -- What glory that will be! Wonderful His love to me. … Continue reading #154: For God So Loved the World
#153: What If It Were Today?
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Jesus is coming ot earth again -- What if it were today? Coming in power and love to reign -- What if it were today? Coming to claim His chosen Bride, All the redeemed and purified. Over … Continue reading #153: What If It Were Today?
Of the Father’s Love Begotten
Yesterday I celebrated the frivolity of Christmas as underrated by the religiously zealous. But today is Christmas, and so I feel the need to reflect on the simplicity and profundity of the Incarnation. And the Perfect Carol seems the perfect way today (Thank you Ponder Anew!) Of the Father’s love begotten Ere the worlds began … Continue reading Of the Father’s Love Begotten
Perfect Set of Carols
Carolers of Note performed today at the Nelson-Atkins Museum as part of their a capella Open Call in Kirkwood Hall, complementing the current feature exhibition Janet Cardiff: Forty-Part Motet. As the one choosing the set list, I put together the below program of carols. The hall offered a chance to perform some of our favorite songs … Continue reading Perfect Set of Carols
#152: Lo! He Comes, with Clouds Descending
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Lo! He comes, with clouds descending, Once for our salvation slain; Thousand thousand saints attending, Swell the triumph of His train: Alleluia! alleluia! God appears on earth to reign. 2 Ev'ry eye shall now behold Him, Robed … Continue reading #152: Lo! He Comes, with Clouds Descending
#151: Jesus Is Coming Again
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) This hymn has special family memories for me. My mother would often be pianist during Sunday evening services. They often took requests for hymns to sing. We were instructed never to request this hymn when she was playing: … Continue reading #151: Jesus Is Coming Again
At The Rainbow 