I don't know what its like for you, but for me, when i hear the first few lines of some of my favoirte hymns, my soul is lifted...behind every hymn there usually a very interesting story and meaning behind it. More often than not, these great hyms have am impact on ordinary people as they read, hear and sing these beautiful hymns. The lyrics and the story behind them can also give you practial applications for your life. I know it does for me! I also believe these hymns will not only speak to the soul but will add depth and meaning as we worship God through song. These hymns are meant to persist and be kept alive in our hearts....
Some that come first to my mind is my all time favorite invitation song "Just as I am" ...the song says Just as I am, without one plea, that thy blood was shed for me, and that thou bidst me come to thee , Oh lamb of God I come. This song speaks to me and reminds me that we all can give ourselves to God, just as we are now, even with our fightings and fears, hates and loves, pride and shame, it doesn't matter, He wants us to come just as we are. We don't have to wait and until we get rid of stuff or get more stuff, he wants us now. "Just as I am, though tossed about, with many a conflict , many a doubt....Oh Lamb of God , I come!"
When I close my eyes and say these six words, I feel at peace..."It is Well with my soul" The story of the man who wrote the lyrics, hit me hard and made me put things in perspective. This man lost his 4 daughters in a accident on a ship that had sunk, his wife survived and as he went to go meet her, the ship passed over the passage where the prior ship had sunk, he couldn't sleep and he hadn't been able to come to grips with this, until now. He went to his cabin, and was able to find some peace and his words were "it is well, the will of God be done" I will never forget how this hymn came about
"I love to tell the story"... of unseen things above, of Jesus and his glory, of Jesus and his love." There is so much about Jesus, all the daily miracles and blessings that we don't always take the time to realize and thank God and give Him all the glory.
"AMAZING GRACE".... I once was lost, but now am found, was blind, but now I see. God is so gracious, and we are so underservingof His love, yet very accepting. This hymn touches me the most, because I just cant comprehend how much He loves us and how much He does for us. He promises He will never leave or forsake us, and all things are possible with Him.
"HOW GREAT THOU ART".. Oh Lord, my God, I in awesome wonder, consider all the worlds your hands have made...I see the stars and and hear the rolling thunder...the power of the universe displayed...then sings my heart, my savior God to thee....How great thou art!
Once I get started, its hard to stop. Don't take me wrong, i do love and enjoy today's worship songs and Sunday school songs will always hold a special place in my heart. I love when i get to sing them or teach them to Viana and Alexis...."I've got peace like a river....The B.I.B.L.E.....Jesus loves me....Onward Christian soliders.....Deep and Wide....." I love the fact that i learned these as a kid and they are still sung by kids today.
A lot of times, the title of the song says it all...."Stand up, Stand up for Jesus,...He leadth me....Sweet by and by....I need Thee every hour...Standing on the Promises...Leaning on the ever lasting arms...Trust and obey...When the roll is called up yonder....His eye is on the sparrow.....When we all get to heaven....This is my Father's world...., Have thine own way Lord.....In the Garden....The Old Rugged Cross....Turn your eyes upon Jesus, He Lives....Great is Thou Faithfulness....Precious Lord, take my hand.....Jesus paid it all....Angels we have heard on high.....Go tell it on the mountain.....will the circle be unbroken....Where He leads I will go.....Heaven came down and glory filled my soul."
Amen...Heaven came down and glory filled my soul....Love lifted me....In my heart there rings a melody....because He lives....I'll fly away: ( Some glad mornin, when this life is o're, I'll fly away)'
I know I could talk about many many more hyms that have a special place in my heart...such as "Jesus, the sweetest name I know". As the titles of the songs and the lyrics throughout the songs give me peace, assurance that Jesus is mine, and reminds me to turn and surrender and give everything to God, and again tells us to trust and obey, i find reassurance that my Precious Lord will take my hand and He leads me.
As I come to a close on this blog "THEN SINGS MY SOUL".... i can hardly explain all the love, reassurance, strenght, grace, and courage He blesses me with....and this is all
because of His AMAZING GRACE....
Some that come first to my mind is my all time favorite invitation song "Just as I am" ...the song says Just as I am, without one plea, that thy blood was shed for me, and that thou bidst me come to thee , Oh lamb of God I come. This song speaks to me and reminds me that we all can give ourselves to God, just as we are now, even with our fightings and fears, hates and loves, pride and shame, it doesn't matter, He wants us to come just as we are. We don't have to wait and until we get rid of stuff or get more stuff, he wants us now. "Just as I am, though tossed about, with many a conflict , many a doubt....Oh Lamb of God , I come!"
When I close my eyes and say these six words, I feel at peace..."It is Well with my soul" The story of the man who wrote the lyrics, hit me hard and made me put things in perspective. This man lost his 4 daughters in a accident on a ship that had sunk, his wife survived and as he went to go meet her, the ship passed over the passage where the prior ship had sunk, he couldn't sleep and he hadn't been able to come to grips with this, until now. He went to his cabin, and was able to find some peace and his words were "it is well, the will of God be done" I will never forget how this hymn came about
"I love to tell the story"... of unseen things above, of Jesus and his glory, of Jesus and his love." There is so much about Jesus, all the daily miracles and blessings that we don't always take the time to realize and thank God and give Him all the glory.
"AMAZING GRACE".... I once was lost, but now am found, was blind, but now I see. God is so gracious, and we are so underservingof His love, yet very accepting. This hymn touches me the most, because I just cant comprehend how much He loves us and how much He does for us. He promises He will never leave or forsake us, and all things are possible with Him.
"HOW GREAT THOU ART".. Oh Lord, my God, I in awesome wonder, consider all the worlds your hands have made...I see the stars and and hear the rolling thunder...the power of the universe displayed...then sings my heart, my savior God to thee....How great thou art!
Once I get started, its hard to stop. Don't take me wrong, i do love and enjoy today's worship songs and Sunday school songs will always hold a special place in my heart. I love when i get to sing them or teach them to Viana and Alexis...."I've got peace like a river....The B.I.B.L.E.....Jesus loves me....Onward Christian soliders.....Deep and Wide....." I love the fact that i learned these as a kid and they are still sung by kids today.
A lot of times, the title of the song says it all...."Stand up, Stand up for Jesus,...He leadth me....Sweet by and by....I need Thee every hour...Standing on the Promises...Leaning on the ever lasting arms...Trust and obey...When the roll is called up yonder....His eye is on the sparrow.....When we all get to heaven....This is my Father's world...., Have thine own way Lord.....In the Garden....The Old Rugged Cross....Turn your eyes upon Jesus, He Lives....Great is Thou Faithfulness....Precious Lord, take my hand.....Jesus paid it all....Angels we have heard on high.....Go tell it on the mountain.....will the circle be unbroken....Where He leads I will go.....Heaven came down and glory filled my soul."
Amen...Heaven came down and glory filled my soul....Love lifted me....In my heart there rings a melody....because He lives....I'll fly away: ( Some glad mornin, when this life is o're, I'll fly away)'
I know I could talk about many many more hyms that have a special place in my heart...such as "Jesus, the sweetest name I know". As the titles of the songs and the lyrics throughout the songs give me peace, assurance that Jesus is mine, and reminds me to turn and surrender and give everything to God, and again tells us to trust and obey, i find reassurance that my Precious Lord will take my hand and He leads me.
As I come to a close on this blog "THEN SINGS MY SOUL".... i can hardly explain all the love, reassurance, strenght, grace, and courage He blesses me with....and this is all
because of His AMAZING GRACE....
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