#270: The Haven of Rest

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 My soul in sad exile was out on life's sea, So burdened with sin, and distrest, Till I heard a sweet voice saying, "Make me your choice!" And I entered the Haven of Rest. CHORUS I've anchored … Continue reading #270: The Haven of Rest →

A Look Ahead …

Worlds of Fun opens Worlds of Fun will be opening for the season on April 21. Songflower Chorale Spring Concert April 29 the Songflower Chorale will be performing its spring concert, featuring many classic choral works of the past several centuries, along with a recent work by its renowned director Geoff Wilcken, along with three … Continue reading A Look Ahead … →

A little more Easter …

Today's Post is a continuation from Sunday's We had a lot of music for Easter, and it deserves some additional exposure. Not all of it was from the music ministry. Just as important is the congregational element of the music.

Jesus Shall Reign

The Lord is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Thus goes the traditional Easter greeting, an affirmation of the central tenant of Christianity, the truth of which, were it not true, we would be "of all men, most miserable" as the Apostle Paul noted to the Corinthians. But this Easter we were not miserable, even if, … Continue reading Jesus Shall Reign →

#269: Under His Wings

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Under His wings I am safely abiding, Tho the night deepens and tempests are wild; Still I can trust Him – C know He will keep me, He has redeemed me and I am His child. CHORUS … Continue reading #269: Under His Wings →

#268: How Firm a Foundation

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in His excellent Word! What more can He say than to you He hath said -- To you, who for refuge to Jesus … Continue reading #268: How Firm a Foundation →

#267: All Things Work Out for Good

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 All things work out for good, we know -- Such is God's great design; He orders all our steps below For purposes divine, For purposes divine. 2 This is the faith that keeps me still, No matter what … Continue reading #267: All Things Work Out for Good →

#266: Fade, Fade Each Earthly Joy

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Fade, fade, each earthly joy -- Jesus is mine; Break, ev'ry tender tie -- Jesus is mine. Dark is the wilderness, Earth has no resting place; Jesus alone can bless -- Jesus is mine. 2 Tempt not … Continue reading #266: Fade, Fade Each Earthly Joy →

#265: We Have an Anchor

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Will you anchor hold in the storms of life, When the clouds unfold their wings of strife? When the strong tides lift and the cables strain, Will you anchor drift or firm remain? CHORUS We have an … Continue reading #265: We Have an Anchor →

#264: In the Garden

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 I come to the garden alone, While the dew is still on the roses; And the voice I hear, falling on my ear, The Son of God discloses. REFRAIN And He walks with me, and He talks … Continue reading #264: In the Garden →