#53: How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds In a believer's ear! It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, And drives away his fear. 2 Dear name! the Rock on which I build, My Shield and Hiding-place, My … Continue reading #53: How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds →

#52: Majestic Sweetness Sits Enthroned

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Majestic sweetness sits enthrone Upon the Savior's brow; His head with radiant glories crowned, His lips with grace o'er flow His lips with grace o'er flow. 2 No mortal can with Him compare Among the sons of … Continue reading #52: Majestic Sweetness Sits Enthroned →

#48: His Matchless Worth

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 O could I speak the matchless worth, O could I sound the glories forth Which in my Savior shine, I’d soar and touch the heav’nly strings, And vie with Gabriel while he sings In notes almost divine, … Continue reading #48: His Matchless Worth →

#47 All Glory to Jesus

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 All glory to Jesus, begotten of God The great I AM is He; Creator, sustainer – but wonder of all, The Lamb of Calvary 2 To think that the guardian of planets in space, The Shepherd of … Continue reading #47 All Glory to Jesus →

Thanksgiving chime choir

Today I finish my Thanksgiving week music on the blog with the way it began in real life: With the Youth Chime Choir from Avondale United Methodist Church. The youth played Come Ye Thankful People, Come. At both services. So here is he 8:30 service: And there is the 10:50 service: Always great to see … Continue reading Thanksgiving chime choir →

#46: O for a Thousand Tongues

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 O for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer’s praise, The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of His grace. 2 My gracious Master and my God, Assist me to proclaim, To spread thru … Continue reading #46: O for a Thousand Tongues →

#45: Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim, And publish abroad His wonderful name; The name all-victorious of Jesus extol; His kingdom is glorious, he rules over all. 2 God ruleth on high, almighty to save, And still … Continue reading #45: Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim →

#44: And Can It Be That I Should Gain?

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 And can it be that I should gain an int’rest in the Savior’s blood? Died He for me, who caused His pain? For me, who Him to death pursued? CHORUS Amazing love! How can it be That … Continue reading #44: And Can It Be That I Should Gain? →

#43: All Hail the Power

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) All hail the pow’r of Jesus’ name! Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him, crown Him, crown him, Crown him Lord of all!

Hymnody

Today's post is later than normal, because I am posting video from today's sermon. Today's post is another musical interlude -- duplicated. The song is a 20th-century hymn Have I Done My Best for Jesus, with recordings from bot the 8:30 and 10:50 services. Singer is myself. Accompanist is Johnathan Livingston.