(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) I don't really remember this hymn, but singing through it certainly shows a lot of words to try and comprehend the depth of their meaning. 1 Immortal Love -- forever full, Forever flowing free, Forever shared, forever whole, … Continue reading #104: Immortal Love — Forever Full
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#103: One Day!
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 One day when heaven was filled with his praises, One hday when sin was a black as could be, Jesus came forth to be born of a virgin, Dwelt among men -- my example is He! CHORUS … Continue reading #103: One Day!
#102: Jesus, Wonderful Lord!
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Born among cattle, in poverty sore, Living in meekness by Galilee's shore, Dying in shame as the/ wicked one's swore; Jesus, wonderful Lord! CHORUS Wonderful, wonderful Jesus! He is my friend, true to the end; He gave … Continue reading #102: Jesus, Wonderful Lord!
#101: Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Thou didst leave Thy throne And Thy kingly crown When Thou camest to earth for me; But it Bethlehem's home Was there found no room For Thy holy nativity. REFRAIN 1-4 O come to my heart, Lord … Continue reading #101: Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne
#100: O Come All Ye Faithful
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) My one disappointment with this song in this hymnal, is that it doesn't include the Latin verse, and I really enjoy singing the Latin. 1 O Come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, Come ye, O come ye … Continue reading #100: O Come All Ye Faithful
#99: Angels, from the Realms of Glory
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Angels, from the realms of glory, Wing your flight o'er all the earth; Ye who sang creatino's story, Now proclaim Messiah's birth: REFRAIN Come and worship, Come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King. 2 Shepherds, in the … Continue reading #99: Angels, from the Realms of Glory
#98: I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) The following carol was written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow during a dark moment in his life during the civil war.The original had seven verses, two no longer sung that decry the south for breaking the peace. The words … Continue reading #98: I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
“Every Shade From Dark to Light”
Jesus loves the little children, All the children of the world Red and yellow, black and white, They are precious in His sight. Jesus loves the little children of the world. Above is how I learned the song Jesus Loves the Little Children when I was growing up. I probably knew it that way for … Continue reading “Every Shade From Dark to Light”
#97: There’s a Song in the Air!
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 There's a song in the Air! There's a star in the sky" There's a mother's deep prayer And a baby's low cry! And the star rains its fire while the beautiful sing For the manger of Bethlehem … Continue reading #97: There’s a Song in the Air!
#96: As with Gladness Men of Old
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 As with gladness men of old Did the guiding star behold -- As with joy they hailed its light, Leading onward, beaming bright! -- So, most gracious Lord, may we Evermore be led to Thee. 2 As … Continue reading #96: As with Gladness Men of Old