Hymn lyrics by Jean Sophia Pigott, 1876 Music by James Mountain, pub.1876 Jesus, I am resting, resting, In the joy of what Thou art; I am finding out the greatness Of Thy loving heart. Thou hast bid me gaze upon Thee, And Thy beauty fills my soul, For by Thy transforming power, Thou hast made … Continue reading Jesus, I Am Resting
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Traveling the Highway
An Original Work / July 23, 2018 Trav'ling down the highway Of blessed peacefulness, Walking with my Savior, Live to His righteousness. Trusting in His mercy, And resting in His care, Oh, what blessed communion With my Lord I do share. Believe in His promise, And trust His ev'ry word, List'ning as He teaches To … Continue reading Traveling the Highway
I Surrender All
Hymn lyrics by Judson W. Van De Venter, 1896 Music by Winfield S. Weeden, 1896 … Lo, we have left all, and have followed Thee. (Mark 10:28) All to Jesus I surrender, All to Him I freely give; I will ever love and trust Him, In His presence daily live. All to Jesus I surrender, … Continue reading I Surrender All
I Need Thee Every Hour
Hymn lyrics by Annie S. Hawks, 1872 Ref. by Robert Lowry, 1872 Music by Robert Lowry, 1872 I need Thee every hour, most gracious Lord; No tender voice like Thine can peace afford. I need Thee every hour; stay Thou nearby; Temptations lose their power when Thou art nigh. I need Thee every hour, in … Continue reading I Need Thee Every Hour
I Must Tell Jesus
Hymn lyrics and music by Elisha A. Hoffman, 1893 I must tell Jesus all of my trials, I cannot bear these burdens alone; In my distress He kindly will help me, He ever loves and cares for His own. I must tell Jesus all of my troubles, He is a kind, compassionate Friend; If I … Continue reading I Must Tell Jesus
I Love to Tell the Story
Hymn lyrics by Arabella K. Hankey, 1866 Music by William G. Fischer, pub.1869 I love to tell the story of unseen things above, Of Jesus and His glory, of Jesus and His love; I love to tell the story, because I know ’tis true, It satisfies my longings as nothing else would do. I love … Continue reading I Love to Tell the Story
Going South
An Original Work / July 13, 2018 You say you believe, But then you deceive. You claim you’re a Christian, But it’s just a religion. You say He is Lord; With Him, not accord. You claim His forgiveness, But turn church into business. You say you are saved, But, you’re still depraved. You claim you … Continue reading Going South
How Firm a Foundation
Hymn lyrics by Anonymous/Unknown, pub.1787 American Melody, 1832 How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in His excellent word! What more can He say than to you He hath said— To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled? “Fear not, I am with thee, oh, be not … Continue reading How Firm a Foundation
Holy, Holy, Holy
Hymn lyrics by Reginald Heber, 1826 Music by John B. Dykes, pub.1861 Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee. Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty, God in three persons, blessed Trinity! Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore thee, Casting down their golden crowns around the … Continue reading Holy, Holy, Holy
Where He Leads Me
An Original Work / July 4, 2018 Where He leads me I must follow, Follow Him where’er He goes, Through the mountains, through the valleys. Where that is, He only knows. Walking with me ev’ry hour, Gently guiding me each day, Teaching me to always listen When He speaks, and shows the way. It may … Continue reading Where He Leads Me
Run With It 