One of my all time favorites, and one of the main songs I would want sung at my funeral: Hymn lyrics by Annie J. Flint, 1862-1932 Music by Hubert Mitchell, 20th Century or Joel A. Erickson, 2006 He giveth more grace when the burdens grow greater, He sendeth more strength when the labors increase; To … Continue reading He Giveth More Grace
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Have Thine Own Way, Lord
Hymn lyrics by Adelaide A. Pollard, 1907 Music by George C. Stebbins, 1907 Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Thou art the potter, I am the clay. Mold me and make me after Thy will, While I am waiting, yielded and still. Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Search … Continue reading Have Thine Own Way, Lord
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
Hymn lyrics by William Williams, pub.1745 tr. by Peter Williams, pub.1771 Music by John Hughes, 1907 Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim through this barren land. I am weak, but Thou art mighty; Hold me with Thy powerful hand. Bread of Heaven, Bread of Heaven, Feed me till I want no more; Feed me … Continue reading Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
Grace Greater Than Our Sin
Hymn lyrics by Julia H. Johnston, pub.1910 Music by Daniel B. Towner, pub. 1910 Marvelous grace of our loving Lord, Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt! Yonder on Calvary’s mount outpoured, There where the blood of the Lamb was spilled. Sin and despair, like the sea waves cold, Threaten the soul with infinite … Continue reading Grace Greater Than Our Sin
I Will Say “Yes” to Jesus
Hymn lyrics by Albert B. Simpson, 1843-1919 Music by J. H. Burke, 19th century I will say “Yes” to Jesus; Oft it was “No” before, As He knocked at my heart’s proud entrance, And I firmly barred the door; But I’ve made a complete surrender, And given Him right of way; And henceforth it is … Continue reading I Will Say “Yes” to Jesus
Draw Me Nearer
Hymn lyrics by Fanny J. Crosby, pub.1875 Music by William H. Doane, pub. 1875 I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice, And it told Thy love to me; But I long to rise in the arms of faith And be closer drawn to Thee. Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord, By … Continue reading Draw Me Nearer
Day by Day
Hymn lyrics by Karolina W. Sandell-Berg, 1865 tr. by Andrew L. Skoog Music by Oskar Ahnfelt, 1872 Day by day, and with each passing moment, Strength I find, to meet my trials here; Trusting in my Father’s wise bestowment, I’ve no cause for worry or for fear. He Whose heart is kind beyond all measure … Continue reading Day by Day
Crown Him with Many Crowns
Hymn Lyrics by Matthew Bridges, pub.1852 v. 3 by Godfrey Thring, pub.1874 Music by George J. Elvey Crown him with many crowns, the Lamb upon his throne, Hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns all music but its own. Awake, my soul, and sing of him who died for thee, and hail him as thy matchless … Continue reading Crown Him with Many Crowns
Count Your Blessings
This hymn is really speaking to my heart today. Sometimes we can get overburdened by the cares of this world and forget all that God has blessed us with. When we praise the Lord, and we count our blessings, and we don't focus all our attention on the burdens we bear, but we focus our … Continue reading Count Your Blessings
Constantly Abiding
By Anne S. Murphy, 1908 There’s a peace in my heart that the world never gave, A peace it cannot take away; Though the trials of life may surround like a cloud, I’ve a peace that has come here to stay! All the world seemed to sing of a Savior and King, When peace sweetly … Continue reading Constantly Abiding
Run With It 