Psalm 149:1 NASB Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song, And His praise in the congregation of the godly ones. Old Song/New Song So, nearly every morning, when I wake up, the Lord Jesus has a song in my head, whether it be an old hymn, or a contemporary Christian song that … Continue reading Let Us Sing!
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Near the Cross
Hymn lyrics by Fanny J. Crosby, 1869 Music by William H. Doane, 1869 Jesus, keep me near the cross; There a precious fountain, Free to all, a healing stream, Flows from Calvary's mountain. Near the cross, a trembling soul, Love and mercy found me; There the bright and morning star Sheds its beams around me. … Continue reading Near the Cross
Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken
Hymn lyrics by Henry F. Lyte, 1833 Music attr. to Mozart, 1831/ Arr. Hubert P. Main, 1872 Jesus, I my cross have taken, all to leave and follow Thee; Destitute, despised, forsaken, Thou from hence my all shall be. Perish every fond ambition, all I’ve sought or hoped or known; Yet how rich is my … Continue reading Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken
Jesus, I Come
Hymn lyrics by William T. Sleeper, 1887 Music by George C. Stebbins, 1887 Out of my bondage, sorrow and night, Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come; Into Thy freedom, gladness, and light, Jesus, I come to Thee; Out of my sickness, into Thy health, Out of my want and into Thy wealth, Out of my … Continue reading Jesus, I Come
Jesus, I Am Resting
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
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
Run With It 