(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Still, still with Thee -- when purple morning breaketh, When the bird waketh and the shadows flee; Fairer than morning, lovelier than daylight, Dawns the sweet consciousness -- I am with Thee! 2 Alone with Thee amid … Continue reading #72: Still, Still with thee →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Blessed day of rest and cheer! Day divine, to us so dear! When we gather, old and young, Joining here in pray'r and song. 2 Now the week of toil is o'er, And in peace we sit … Continue reading #71: Blessed day of Rest and Cheer →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) Today's hymn is probably one of the select hymns that is widely known. It is also one of those hymns that has solid, obvious theology as its theme. This is a joyous celebration of the Trinity, a mystery of the … Continue reading #70: Holy, Holy Holy →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Safely through another week God has brought us on our way; Let us now a blessing seek, Waiting in His courts today: Day of all the week the best, Emblem of eternal rest; Day of all teh … Continue reading #69: Safely Through Another Week →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 O day of rest and gladness, O day of joy and light, O balm of care and sadness, Most beautiful, most bright: On thee, the high and lowly, Thru ages joined in tune, Sing "Holy, Holy, holy," … Continue reading #68: O Day of Rest and Gladness →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 O Savior, as my eyes behold The wonders of Thy might untold, The heav'ns in glorious light arrayed, The vast creation Thou hast made -- And yet to think Thou lovest me -- My heart cries out, … Continue reading #67: How Can If Be? →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Jesus, thou Joy of loving hearts, Thou Fount of life, Thou Light of men, From the best bliss that earth imparts, We turn unfilled to Thee again. 2 Thy truth unchanged hath ever stood, Thou savest those … Continue reading #66: Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts →