(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 The Lord's our Rock, in Him we hide -- A shelter in the time of storm; Secure whatever ill betide -- A shelter in the time of storm. CHORUS O Jesus is a Rock in a weary … Continue reading #263: A Shelter in the Time of Storm
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#262: Trusting Jesus
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Simply trusting every day, Trusting thru a stormy way; Even when my faith is small, Trusting Jesus -- that is all. CHORUS Trusting as the moments fly, Trusting as the days go by; Trusting Him whate'er befall; … Continue reading #262: Trusting Jesus
#261: Trust and Obey
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 When we walk with the Lord In the light of His Word, What a glory He sheds on our way! While we do His good will He abides with us still, And with all who will trust … Continue reading #261: Trust and Obey
#260: Is My Name Written There?
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Lord, I care not for riches, neither silver nor gold – I would bake sure of heaven, I would enter the fold. In the book of Thy kingdom with its pages so fair, Tell me, Jesus, my … Continue reading #260: Is My Name Written There?
#259: The Rock That Is Higher Than I
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 O sometimes the shadows are deep, And rough seems the path to the goal; And sorrows, sometimes how they sweep Like tempests down over the soul! CHORUS O then to the Rock let my fly, (let me … Continue reading #259: The Rock That Is Higher Than I
#258: He Hideth My Soul
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 A wonderful Savior is Jesus my Lord, A wonderful Savior to me; He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock, Where rivers of pleasure I see. CHORUS He hideth my soul in the cleft of … Continue reading #258: He Hideth My Soul
#257: ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 ‘Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to take Him at His word, Just to rest upon His promise, Just to know, “Thus saith the Lord.” CHORUS Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! How I’ve proved … Continue reading #257: ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
#256: It Is Well with My Soul
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 When peace like a river, attendeth my way When sorrows like sea billows roll -- Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it Is Well with My Soul. Chorus It is well (it … Continue reading #256: It Is Well with My Soul
Christmas Music 2017 — Last installment
Here is my last installment of Christmas music -- for the 10th Day of Christmas. I had the ensembles on Sunday, so today I am going to do the individual numbers. Actually number. We had two individual performances on Dec. 24. The first was two superb Saxophone numbers by Rick Firestone. The first was an … Continue reading Christmas Music 2017 — Last installment
WinterFest: Good Start for a New Tradition
Today I want to discuss World's of Fun most recent addition: the WinterFest season. Let me start by giving it a good 4 out of 5 stars in my quasi-rating system. I'm not judging very harshly, of course, but there was nothing there to make me be overly critical, and a lot that I enjoyed, … Continue reading WinterFest: Good Start for a New Tradition