Thanksgiving Music #1

I'd like to start my series with this video compilation. Its opening number is "Count Your Blessings (instead of sheep)", sung by Bing Crosby in the movie White Christmas. As of the time I put this up, video two in the playlist isn't available anymore, so you'll have to hit the forward button to get … Continue reading Thanksgiving Music #1 →

#45: Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim, And publish abroad His wonderful name; The name all-victorious of Jesus extol; His kingdom is glorious, he rules over all. 2 God ruleth on high, almighty to save, And still … Continue reading #45: Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim →

#44: And Can It Be That I Should Gain?

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 And can it be that I should gain an int’rest in the Savior’s blood? Died He for me, who caused His pain? For me, who Him to death pursued? CHORUS Amazing love! How can it be That … Continue reading #44: And Can It Be That I Should Gain? →

#43: All Hail the Power

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) All hail the pow’r of Jesus’ name! Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him, crown Him, crown him, Crown him Lord of all!

Hymnody

Today's post is later than normal, because I am posting video from today's sermon. Today's post is another musical interlude -- duplicated. The song is a 20th-century hymn Have I Done My Best for Jesus, with recordings from bot the 8:30 and 10:50 services. Singer is myself. Accompanist is Johnathan Livingston.

Theme Music

The kids this morning were watching The Friendship Games and we were listening to the song the Shadowbolts and Principal Abacus Cinch were singing to Twilight Sparkle before the third round of the games. I was listening from the kitchen, and then walked into the living room and said: "Just listen to that music. Don't they realize … Continue reading Theme Music →

#42 All hail the Power

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 All hail the pow’r of Jesus’ name! Let angel prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him Lord of all; Bring for the royal diadem, And grown Him Lord of all! 2 Ye chosen seed … Continue reading #42 All hail the Power →

#41: Oh, He’s a Wonderful Savior

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) Sometimes in this series I come across hymns I never really knew. I think this is one of them. It actually isn't bad, though the melody on the last line comes out a little flat. It was a … Continue reading #41: Oh, He’s a Wonderful Savior →

#40: Great is Thy Faithfulness

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father! There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not: As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be. Chorus Great is Thy faithfulness! … Continue reading #40: Great is Thy Faithfulness →

Harmonaires

The Harmonaires is more of a stage dance presentation sometimes than a well-rehearsed music group. It isn't easy to sing well while doing all those dance moves. That said, they sung a whole lot better in the numbers where they weren't dancing. They started with a James Brown Medley, arranged by Jan Ward I Feel … Continue reading Harmonaires →