(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Savior, again to Thy dear name we raise With one accord our parting hymn of praise; Once more we bless Thee ere our worship cease, Then, lowly kneeling, wait Thy word of peace. 2 Grant us Thy … Continue reading #81: Savior, Again to Thy dear Name
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#80: Lord, Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing, Fill our hearts with joy and peace; Let us each, Thy love possessing, Triumph in redeeming grace: Triumph in redeeming grace: O refresh us, O refresh us, Trav'ling thru this wilderness. … Continue reading #80: Lord, Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing
Songflower concert Sunday, April 3
Today's post is a promo for the singing group I'm newly joined. Sunday is my first concert with the group. I got recruited because of my experience with Madrigals -- the concert is one of Jazz and Madrigals. It is a wonderfully eclectic mix of some of the hottest sets both old and new. See … Continue reading Songflower concert Sunday, April 3
#79: Softly Now the Light of Day
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Softly now the light of day Fades upon my sight away, Free from care, from labor free, Lor,d I would commune with Thee. 2 Thou, whose all-pervading eye Naught escapes -- without, within, Pardon each infirmity, Open … Continue reading #79: Softly Now the Light of Day
The Lord Is Risen!
HE IS RISEN INDEED! Such is the traditional Easter Greeting. Today being Easter, I am taking some time off from my journey through the Hymnbook feature to put up some Easter-themed music. The first clip is actually from our Maundy Thursday church cantata. My son is the narrator, and the choir sings under the direction … Continue reading The Lord Is Risen!
#78: Day is Dying in the West
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Day is dying in the west, Heav'n is touching earth with rest; Wait and worship while the night Sets her evening lamps alight Thru all the sky. CHORUS Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts! Heav'n and … Continue reading #78: Day is Dying in the West
Easter Promo … come join us
Today is a feature and a promo, both from Avondale United Methodist Church. First is a video of our Bell Choir performing this past Sunday during service. The second is the promo: our bell and chime choirs rehearsing for the processional they will do Easter Sunday morning. Feel free to stop by during either service, … Continue reading Easter Promo … come join us
#77: Sun of My Soul
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Sun of my soul, Thou Savior dear, It is not night if Thou be near; O may no earth-born cloud arise To hid Thee from thy servant's eyes! 2 When the soft dews of kindly sleep My … Continue reading #77: Sun of My Soul
#76: Savior, Breath an Evening Blessing
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Savior, breath an evening blessing Ere repose our spirits seal. Sin and want we come confessing, Thou canst save, and thou canst heal. 2 Tho destruction walk around us, Tho the arrows past us fly, Angel-guards from … Continue reading #76: Savior, Breath an Evening Blessing
#75: Abide with Me
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Abide with me -- fast fall the eventide, The darkness deepens -- Lord, with me abide; When other helpers fail and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me! 2 Swift to its close ebbs … Continue reading #75: Abide with Me
At The Rainbow 