(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 There is a green hill far away, Without a city wall, Where the dear Lord was crucified, Who died to save us all. CHORUS O dearly, dearly has He loved! And we must love Him too, And … Continue reading #114: There is a Green Hill Far Away →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, The emblem of suff'ring and shame; And I love that old cross where the dearest and best For a world of lost sinners was slain. CHORUS So … Continue reading #113: The Old Rugged Cross →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Up Calv'ry's mountain, one dreadful morn, Walked Christ my Savior, weary and worn; Facing for sinners death on the cross, That He might save them from endless loss. CHORUS Blessed Redeemer, precious Redeemer!  Seems now I see … Continue reading #112: Blessed Redeemer →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) When I started typing the words to this song, I was expecting a different tune. But that is because I was thinking of At the Cross (#129) which has a chorus added to these words. 1 Alas! and … Continue reading #110: Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed? →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) This is a hymn I don't even remember singing. Does anyone reading this and listening recognize this song. It is actually quite a good one. 1 Ride on" ride on in majesty! Hark! all the tribes hosanna cry; … Continue reading #109: Ride On! Ride On in Majesty! →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 All glory, laud and honor To Thee, Redeemer, King, To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring: Thou art the King of Israel, Thou David's royal Son, Who in the Lord's name comest, The King … Continue reading #108: All Glory, Laud and Honor →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Hosanna, loud hosanna, The little children sang; Thru pillared court and temple The lovely anthem rang; To Jesus, who had blessed them Close folded to His breast, The children sang their praises, The simplest and the best. … Continue reading #107: Hosanna, Loud Hosanna →