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
poetry
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
Come Thou Fount
by Robert Robinson / John Wyeth Come Thou fount of every blessing Tune my heart to sing Thy grace Streams of mercy never ceasing Call for songs of loudest praise Teach me some melodious sonnet Sung by flaming tongues above. Praise the mount – I’m fixed upon it – Mount of Thy redeeming love. Hitherto … Continue reading Come Thou Fount
Blessed Assurance
Blessed Assurance Fanny Crosby Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood. Perfect submission, perfect delight, Visions of rapture now burst on my sight; Angels descending bring from above Echoes of mercy, whispers of love. Perfect submission, … Continue reading Blessed Assurance
Before the Throne of God Above
by Charitie L. Bancroft Before the throne of God above I have a strong, a perfect plea, A great High Priest whose name is “Love,” Who ever lives and pleads for me. My name is graven on His hands, My name is written on His heart, I know that while in heav’n He stands, No … Continue reading Before the Throne of God Above
Talk with Jesus
An Original Work / June 10, 2018 In the stillness of the night I sit quietly, waiting, Listening to hear My Savior’s voice. In the quiet of the eve It is so peaceful, restful, Free from busyness And distractions. He speaks quietly to me, Gently guiding me, leading, Teaching me the way That I should … Continue reading Talk with Jesus
