(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Awake, my soul, to joyful lays, And sing thy great Redeemer’s praise; He justly claims a song from me – His loving-kindness, O how free! Loving-kindness, loving-kindness, His loving-kindness, O how free! 2 He saw me ruined … Continue reading #9: His Loving-Kindness
Tag: Hymns
#7: Praise Our God
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Praise our God, all ye His servant, Ye that fear Him, small and great; With a sacrifice of worship In His glorious presence wait. Refrain Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia – Praise our God! 2 Praise our God, all … Continue reading #7: Praise Our God
#6: Come, Thou Almighty King
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Come, Thou almighty King, Help us Thy name to sing, Help us to praise: Father, all-glorious, O’er all victorious, Come and reign over us, Ancient of Days. 2 Come, thou Incarnate Word, Gird on Thy mighty sword, … Continue reading #6: Come, Thou Almighty King
#5: Begin, My Tongue, Some Heavenly Theme
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Begin, my tongue some heav’nly theme, And speak some boundless thing – The mighty works or mightier name Of our eternal King. 2 Tell of His wondrous faithfulness And sound His pow’r abroad; Sing the sweet promise … Continue reading #5: Begin, My Tongue, Some Heavenly Theme
#4: Praise Ye the Triune God!
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Praise ye the Father for His loving-kindness, Tenderly cares He for His erring children; Praise Him, ye angels, praise Him in the heavens, Praise ye Jehovah! 2 Praise ye the Savior – great is His compassion, Graciously … Continue reading #4: Praise Ye the Triune God!
#3: Sing praise to God Who Reigns Above
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Sing praise to God who reigns above, The God of all creation, The God of pow’r, the God of love, The God of our salvation; With healing balm my soul He fills, And ev’ry faithless murmur stills: … Continue reading #3: Sing praise to God Who Reigns Above
#2: Love Divine
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Love divine, all loves excelling, Joy of heav’n, to earth come down; Fix in us Thy humble dwelling, all Thy faithful mercies crown. Jesus, Thou art all compassion, Pure unbounded love thou art; Visit us with Thy … Continue reading #2: Love Divine
#1: O Worship the King
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 O worship the King, all glorious above, And gratefully sing His pow'r and His love; Our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days, Pavilioned in splendor and girded with praise. 2 O tell of His might, O … Continue reading #1: O Worship the King
A Concert of Sacred Metaphors — Victory Through Grace
(Part of a series of blogs on the songs featured in my solo concert from 2006: "A Concert of Sacred Metaphors") This next song is one of several Fanny Crosby songs that I enjoy singing. It mirrors her vibrant hope in the our King, Jesus Christ, and the part he calls us to play … Continue reading A Concert of Sacred Metaphors — Victory Through Grace
Redeemed
Today's blog is going to be short -- just a couple of links. This is my wife, Betsy, doing special music at both services at church this morning. 8:30 Service 10:50 Service Both are set to open another window and then play. So enjoy -- she certainly did! (in addition to doing a very nice … Continue reading Redeemed