(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) This song is perhaps the most popular, or at least well known, Christmas hymn/song. At least, when I was singing with my caroling group at the local casino a few seasons ago, and we were under instructions from … Continue reading #85: Silent Night →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Come, Thou long-expected Jesus, Born to set Thy people free; From our fears and sins release us; Let us find our rest in Thee. Israel's Strength and Consolation, Home of all the earth Thou art; Dear Desire … Continue reading #84: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) Here we start the advent section of the book. I know it is out of the church calendar, but I always enjoy bringing these up for reflection and enjoyment during other times of the year. 1 O come, … Continue reading #83: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Savior, again to Thy dear name we raise With one accord our parting hymn of praise; Once more we bless Thee ere our worship cease, Then, lowly kneeling, wait Thy word of peace. 2 Grant us Thy … Continue reading #81: Savior, Again to Thy dear Name →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing, Fill our hearts with joy and peace; Let us each, Thy love possessing, Triumph in redeeming grace: Triumph in redeeming grace: O refresh us, O refresh us, Trav'ling thru this wilderness. … Continue reading #80: Lord, Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Softly now the light of day Fades upon my sight away, Free from care, from labor free, Lor,d I would commune with Thee. 2 Thou, whose all-pervading eye Naught escapes -- without, within, Pardon each infirmity, Open … Continue reading #79: Softly Now the Light of Day →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Day is dying in the west, Heav'n is touching earth with rest; Wait and worship while the night Sets her evening lamps alight Thru all the sky. CHORUS Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts! Heav'n and … Continue reading #78: Day is Dying in the West →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Sun of my soul, Thou Savior dear, It is not night if Thou be near; O may no earth-born cloud arise To hid Thee from thy servant's eyes! 2 When the soft dews of kindly sleep My … Continue reading #77: Sun of My Soul →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Savior, breath an evening blessing Ere repose our spirits seal. Sin and want we come confessing, Thou canst save, and thou canst heal. 2 Tho destruction walk around us, Tho the arrows past us fly, Angel-guards from … Continue reading #76: Savior, Breath an Evening Blessing →