anyon e care to post your favorite old hymn to share?? (preach, Jesus)
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"Lift High the Cross" is one of my favorites....this is an interesting thread! I've enjoyed seeing all the old time hymns mentioned as being favorites - a few I hadn't heard in years since I've been going to the contemporary service at my church for quite awhile.
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be an overcomer only cowards yield,
when the foe they meet on the battlefield,
we are bloodbought princes of the royal host,
and must falter not nor desert our post.
chores
never yield a step in the hottest fight,
God will send you help from the realms of light,
in Johovah's might,
put the foe to flight,
and the victors crown you shall wear at last.
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be an overcomer he who stands with you,
is a mighty one who is always true,
in the sorest conflict you shall win the day,
face the legions dark till they flee away.
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be an overcomer you are heaven's heir,
and a crown of life you may ever wear,
so with courage press the battle to the gates,
till you gain the prize which in heaven waits.
verse
be an overcomer forward boldly go,
you are strong enough if you count it so,
strong enought to conquer through sustaining grace,
and to over come every foe you face.
course
never yield a step in the hottest fight,
God will send you help from the realms of light,
in Jehovah's might,
put the foe to flight,
and the victor's crown you shall wear at last.
When I was growing up and going to Sunday School there were two hymns that we sang almost every Sunday and they are deeply imprinted on my heart.
The first one was "I Would Be True":
I would be true, for there are those who trust me; I would be pure, for there are those who care; I would be strong, for there is much to suffer; I would be brave, for there is much to dare; I would be brave, for there is much to dare.
I would be friend of all—the foe, the friendless; I would be giving, and forget the gift; I would be humble, for I know my weakness; I would look up, and laugh, and love and lift. I would look up, and laugh, and love and lift.
The second hymn was, "This Is My Father's World":
This is my Father’s world, and to my listening ears All nature sings, and round me rings the music of the spheres. This is my Father’s world: I rest me in the thought Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas; His hand the wonders wrought.
This is my Father’s world, the birds their carols raise, The morning light, the lily white, declare their Maker’s praise. This is my Father’s world: He shines in all that’s fair; In the rustling grass I hear Him pass; He speaks to me everywhere.
From the first hymn I learned that it makes a difference how I live my life and that I would need to stand up for the right and help and speak for the most vulnerable. From the second hymn I gained a sense of the sacredness of the earth.
I've always been a big fan of "Amazing Grace." I doubt there is anyone who is unfamiliar with it. It's probably such a commonplace favorite. Hope nobody thinks that cliche.
For religious music not found in Hymnals, Handel's Messiah is hard to beat.
This has always been one of my favorites because it reflects just how much we truly need Him not just every hour but every minute of the day.
I Need Thee Every Hour
1. I need thee every hour, most gracious Lord;
no tender voice like thine can peace afford.
Refrain:
I need thee, O I need thee;
every hour I need thee;
O bless me now, my Savior, I come to thee.
2. I need thee every hour; stay thou nearby;
temptations lose their power when thou art nigh.
(Refrain)
3. I need thee every hour, in joy or pain;
come quickly and abide, or life is vain.
(Refrain)
4. I need thee every hour; teach me thy will;
and thy rich promises in me fulfill.
(Refrain)
5. I need thee every hour, most Holy One;
O make me thine indeed, thou blessed Son.
(Refrain)
There are so many wonderful hymns listed here and it's good to see them!! God bless.
James Lowell wrote a hymn in 1845 to protest the American War with Mexico! It is stirring and continues to challenge us. The words are as compelling in our world today as when written in a similar time with similar challenges.
"Once to every man and nation, comes the moment to decide,
In the strife of truth with falsehood, for the good or evil side;
Some great cause, some great decision, offering each the bloom or blight,
And the choice goes by forever, ’twixt that darkness and that light.
Then to side with truth is noble, when we share her wretched crust,
Ere her cause bring fame and profit, and ’tis prosperous to be just;
Then it is the brave man chooses while the coward stands aside,
Till the multitude make virtue of the faith they had denied.
Though the cause of evil prosper, yet the truth alone is strong;
Though her portion be the scaffold, and upon the throne be wrong;
Yet that scaffold sways the future, and behind the dim unknown,
Standeth God within the shadow, keeping watch above His own."
I love hymns, they capture such depth that I belive is missing in contempary church Music, I love to meditate upon the words, they express such loyality, holiness, devoution. Makes my heart and soul sing.
My all-time favorite is It Is Well With My Soul. Powerful lyrics. (The best part is bolded.)
When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
It is well, with my soul,
It is well, with my soul,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blessed assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.
My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!
My sin, not in part but the whole,
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!
And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
Even so, it is well with my soul.
It is well, with my soul,
It is well, with my soul,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.[/QUOTE
This is my favorite hymn as well...helps to know the story behind it. I can't sing this in church without getting all choked up
My Jesus, I love thee, I know thou art mine;
for thee all the follies of sin I resign.
My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art thou;
if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.
2. I love thee because thou hast first loved me,
and purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree;
I love thee for wearing the thorns on thy brow;
if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.
3. In mansions of glory and endless delight;
I'll ever adore thee in heaven so bright;
I'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow; if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.
Last edited by ShanaBrown; 02-15-2008 at 06:07 PM..
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