(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 A pilgrim was I, and a wand'ring, In the cold night of sin I did roam, When Jesus the kind Shepherd found me, And now I am on my way home. CHORUS Surely goodness and mercy shall … Continue reading #292: Surely Goodness and Mercy (Late post for Wednesday)
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#291: Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Guide Me, O Thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim thru this barren land; I am weak, but Thou art mighty -- Hold me with Thy pow'rful hand; Bread of Heaven, Bread of Heaven, Feed me till I want no … Continue reading #291: Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
#290: Be Still My Soul
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Be still, my soul -- the Lord is on thy side! Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain; Leave to thy God to order and provide -- In ev'ry change He faithful will remain. Be still, … Continue reading #290: Be Still My Soul
#289: Does Jesus Care?
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Does Jesus care when my heart is pained Too deeply for mirth and song; As the burdens press, and the cares distress, And the way grows weary and long? CHORUS O yes, He cares - I know … Continue reading #289: Does Jesus Care?
#288: Wonderful Peace
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Far away in the depths of my spirit tonight Rolls a melody sweeter than psalm; In celestial-like strains it unceasingly falls O'er my soul like an infinite calm. CHORUS Peace! peace! wonderful peace, Coming down from the … Continue reading #288: Wonderful Peace
#287: Like a River Glorious
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Like a river glorious Is God's perfect peace, Over all victorious In its bright increase; Perfect, yet it floweth Fuller ev'ry day, Perfect, yet it groweth Deeper all the way. REFRAIN Stayed upon Jehovah, Hearts are fully … Continue reading #287: Like a River Glorious
#285: Peace, Perfect Peace
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Peace, perfect peace -- in this dark world of sin? The blood of Jesus whispers peace within. 2 Peace, perfect peace -- by thronging duties pressed? To do the will of Jesus, this is rest. 3 Peace, … Continue reading #285: Peace, Perfect Peace
#284: Sweet Peace, the Gift of God’s Love
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 There comes to my heard one sweet strain A glad and a joyous refrain; I sing it again and again -- sweet peace, the gift of God's love. CHORUS Peace, peace, sweep peace! Wonderful gift from above! … Continue reading #284: Sweet Peace, the Gift of God’s Love
#283: Yesterday, Today, Forever
Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 O how sweet the glorious message, Simple faith may claim: Yesterday, today forever, Jesus is the same! Still He loves to save the sinful, Heal the sick and lame, Cheer the mourner, calm the tempest, Glory to … Continue reading #283: Yesterday, Today, Forever
#282: Hiding in Thee
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 O safe to the Rock that is higher than I My soul in its conflicts and sorrows would fly, So sinful, so weary -- Thine, Thine would I be: Thou blest "Rock of Ages", I'm hiding in … Continue reading #282: Hiding in Thee