#133: The Strife Is O’er

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 1 The strife is o'er -- the battle done, The victory of life is won; The long of triumph has begun: Alleluia! 2 The pow'rs of death have done their worst, But Christ their legions … Continue reading #133: The Strife Is O’er →

#132: He Lives

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 I serve a risen Savior, He's in the world today; I know that He is living, whatever men may say; I see His hand of mercy, I hear His voice of cheer, And just the time I … Continue reading #132: He Lives →

#131: Lift Up, Lift Up Your Voices Now

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Lift up, lift up your voices now! The whole wide world rejoices now; The Lord hath triumphed gloriously, The Lord shall reign victoriously. 2 In vain with stone the cave they barred, In vain the watch kept … Continue reading #131: Lift Up, Lift Up Your Voices Now →

#130: God Incarnate, Jesus Came

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 God incarnate, Jesus came, Sinful mankind to reclaim; Born to save us from our sin, Born to give us life within. 2 God incarnate, Jesus died, On the cross was crucified, Paid the sin-debt so that we … Continue reading #130: God Incarnate, Jesus Came →

The Hash Chorus

Today's post is a video look at a musical segment from Sunday's services, both 8:30 and 10:50 a.m. It was also sort of an experiment. At the beginning you can hear me explaining what the song -- the hash chorus -- is, and where I first picked it up. Those who remember this from my … Continue reading The Hash Chorus →

#129: At the Cross

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Alas! and did my Savior bleed? And did my Sov'reign die? Would He devote that sacred head For such a worm as I? CHORUS At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light, And … Continue reading #129: At the Cross →

#128: Wounded for Me

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Wounded for me, wounded for me, There on the cross He was wounded for me; Gone my transgressions and now I am free, All because Jesus was wounded for me. 2 Dying for me, dying for me, … Continue reading #128: Wounded for Me →

#127: Hallelujah, What a Savior!

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 "Man of Sorrows!" what a name For the Son of God, who came Ruined sinners to reclaim! Hallelujah, what a Savior! 2 Bearing shame and scoffing rude, In my place condemned He stood -- Sealed my pardon … Continue reading #127: Hallelujah, What a Savior! →

#126: Rock of Ages

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Rock of ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee; Let the water and the blood, From Thy wounded side which flowed, Be of sin the double cure, Save from wrath and make me pure. … Continue reading #126: Rock of Ages →

#125: Jesus Paid it All

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 I hear the Savior say, "Thy strength indeed is small! Child of weakness, watch and pray, Find in Me thine all in all." CHORUS Jesus paid it all, All to Him I owe; Sin had left a … Continue reading #125: Jesus Paid it All →