(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 The God of Abraham praise, Who reigns enthroned above, Ancient of everlasting days, And God of love, Jehovah, great I AM, By earth and heav’n confessed, I bow and bless the sacred Name Forever blest. 2 The … Continue reading #19 The God of Abraham Praise →

 (Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Now thank we all our God With hearts and hands and voices, Who wondrous things hath done, In whom his world rejoices; Who from our mother’s arms Hath blessed us on our way With countless gifts of … Continue reading #18 Now Thank We All Our God →

 (Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) This hymn is one of my lifetime favorites. I especially like the reference to Ebenezer -- from I Samuel 7:12 -- which many modern hymnals try to remove from the lyrics. As the Old Testament tells the Jews, … Continue reading #17 Come, Thou Fount →

 (Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) For this hymn I want to note the interesting poetical device used. There is a repetitive phrase at the end of each line. That phrase changes through each verse, and then eventually changes within the verse. The sense … Continue reading #16 The Lord is King! →

 (Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Brethren we have met to worship And adore the Lord our God; Will you pray with all your power, While we try to preach the Word? All is vain unless the Spirit of the Holy One comes … Continue reading #15 Brethren, We Have Met to Worship →

 (Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) This hymn I barely remember -- I don't think it was extremely popular. From its lyrics it is obviously one of the "modern" hymns. It tries to hitch onto the modern scientific events of the day and make … Continue reading #14 God of Everlasting Glory →

 (Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Praise ye the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! O my soul, praise Him, for he is thy health and salvation! All ye who hear, Now to His temple draw near; Join me in glad adoration! … Continue reading #13 Praise Ye the Lord, The Almighty →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Great God of wonder! All Thy ways are matchless, Godlike, and divine; But the fair glories of Thy grace More God-like and unrivaled shine, More God-like and unrivaled shine. CHORUS Who is a pard’ning God like Thee? … Continue reading #12: Great God of Wonders! →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 When all Thy mercies, O my God, My rising soul surveys, Transported with the view, I’m lost In wonder, love and praise. 2 Unnumbered comforts to my soul Thy tender care bestowed, Before my infant heart conceived … Continue reading #11: When All Thy Mercies, O My God →