(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 All hail the pow’r of Jesus’ name! Let angel prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him Lord of all; Bring for the royal diadem, And grown Him Lord of all! 2 Ye chosen seed … Continue reading #42 All hail the Power →

 (Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) Sometimes in this series I come across hymns I never really knew. I think this is one of them. It actually isn't bad, though the melody on the last line comes out a little flat. It was a … Continue reading #41: Oh, He’s a Wonderful Savior →

 (Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father! There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not: As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be. Chorus Great is Thy faithfulness! … Continue reading #40: Great is Thy Faithfulness →

 (Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) This song has special meaning to me. It is associated in my mind with Professor Reigles and the Houghton College Choir. It was both a tryout song, and a tuning song. 1 This is my Father’s world, And … Continue reading #39: This Is My Father’s World →

 (Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts unfold like flow’rs before Thee, Hail Thee as the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness, Drive the dark of doubt away; Giver … Continue reading #38: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee →

 (Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made, I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy pow’r thru-out the universe displayed! REFRAIN Then sings my soul, … Continue reading #37: How Great Thou Art! →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven, To His feet thy tribute bring; Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, Evermore His Praises sing: Alleluia! Praise the Everlasting King! Alleluia! Praise the Everlasting King! 2 Father-like He tends and spares … Continue reading #35: Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise, In light inaccessible hid from our eyes, Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, Almighty, victorious – Thy great name we praise. 2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, Nor wanting, … Continue reading #34: Immortal, Invisible →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 All praise to Him who reigns above In majesty supreme, Who gave His son for man to die, That He might man redeem! CHORUS Blessed be the name, blessed be the name, Blessed be the name of … Continue reading #32: Blessed Be the Name →