(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Jesus is coming ot earth again -- What if it were today? Coming in power and love to reign -- What if it were today? Coming to claim His chosen Bride, All the redeemed and purified. Over … Continue reading #153: What If It Were Today? →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Lo! He comes, with clouds descending, Once for our salvation slain; Thousand thousand saints attending, Swell the triumph of His train: Alleluia! alleluia! God appears on earth to reign. 2 Ev'ry eye shall now behold Him, Robed … Continue reading #152: Lo! He Comes, with Clouds Descending →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) This hymn has special family memories for me. My mother would often be pianist during Sunday evening services. They often took requests for hymns to sing. We were instructed never to request this hymn when she was playing: … Continue reading #151: Jesus Is Coming Again →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 When He cometh, when He cometh To make up His jewels, All His jewels, precious jewels, His loved and His own: REFRAIN Like the stars of the morning His bright crown adorning, They shall shine in their … Continue reading #150: When He Cometh →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Ofttimes the day seems long, our trials hard to bear, We're tempted to complain, to murmur and despair; But Christ will soon appear to catch his Bride away, All tears forever over in God's eternal day. CHORUS … Continue reading #149: When We See Christ →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 When Jesus comes to reward His servants, Whether it be noon or night, Faithful to Him will He find us watching, With our lamps all trimmed and bright? CHORUS O can we say we are ready brother? … Continue reading #148: Will Jesus Find Us Watching? →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 There'll be no dark valley when Jesus comes, There'll be no dark valley when Jesus comes; There'll be no dark valley when Jesus comes To gather His loved ones home. REFRAIN To gather His loved ones home … Continue reading #147: There’ll Be No Dark Valley →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Sooner or later the skies will be bright, Tears will be all wiped away; (away;) Sooner or later, then cometh the lightt, Night will be turned into day. (glad day.) CHORUS Sooner or later cares will have … Continue reading #146: Sooner or Later →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Hail, Thou once-despised Jesus" Hail, Thou Gallilean King! Thou didst suffer to release us; Thou didst free salvation bring. Hail, Thou agonizing Savior, Bearer of our sin and shame! By Thy merits we find favor, Life is … Continue reading #145: Hail, Thou Once-Despised Jesus! →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Hark! ten thousand harps and voices Sound the note of praise above; Jesus reigns, and heav'n rejoices -- Jesus reigns, the God of love: See, He sits on yonder throne -- Jesus rules the world alone. REFRAIN … Continue reading #144: Hark! Ten Thousand Harps and Voices →