(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 King of my life I crown Thee now -- Thine shall the glory be; Lest I forget Thy thorn-crowned brow, Lead me to Calvary. CHORUS Lest I forget Gethsemane, Lest I forget Thine agony, Lest I forget … Continue reading #124: Lead Me to Calvary
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#123: In the Cross of Christ I Glory
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 In the cross of Christ I glory, Tow'ring o'er the wrecks of time; All the light of sacred story Gathers round its head sublime. 2 When the woes of life o'ertake me, Hopes deceive and fears annoy, … Continue reading #123: In the Cross of Christ I Glory
#122: Why?
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Why did they nail Him to Calvary's tree? Why? tell me, why was He there? Jesus the Helper, the Healer, the Friend -- Why? tell me, why was He there? CHORUS All my iniquities on Him were … Continue reading #122: Why?
#121: Blessed Calvary!
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 I look at the cross upon Calvary, And O what a wonder divine! To think of the wealth it holds for me -- The riches of heaven are mine. CHORUS Blessed Calvary! Precious Calvary! 'Neath thy shadow … Continue reading #121: Blessed Calvary!
#120: Opened for Me
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 There is a Fountain opened for my cleansing, Where sin's atonement by my Lord was made; He was the Lamb that was led to the slaughter, His blood the fountain where my debt was paid. REFRAIN … Continue reading #120: Opened for Me
#119: ‘Tis Mdnight — and on Olive’s Brow
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 'Tis midnight -- and on Olive's brow The star is dimmed that lately shone; 'Tis midnight -- in the garden now The suff'ring Savior prays alone. 2 'Tis midnight -- and from all removed The Savior wrestles … Continue reading #119: ‘Tis Mdnight — and on Olive’s Brow
#118: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride. 2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, Save in … Continue reading #118: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
#117: He was Wounded for Our Transgressions
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 He was wounded for our transgressions, He bore our sins in His body on the tree; For our guilt He gave us peace, From our bondage gave release, And with His stripes, and with His stripes, And … Continue reading #117: He was Wounded for Our Transgressions
#116: O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 O sacred Head, now wounded, With grief and shame weighed down, Now scornfully surrounded With thorns Thy only crown, How art thou pale with anguish, With sore abuse and scorn! How does that visage languish Which once was … Continue reading #116: O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
#115: Ivory Palaces
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) The one thing interesting about this hymn, melodically, is that in the Refrain the melody passes back and forth between the alto and soprano lines. Â There is actually a descant written in. 1 My Lord has garments so … Continue reading #115: Ivory Palaces
At The Rainbow 