“Wonderful Merciful Savior”(c) 1989 Word Music, LLC (a div. of Word Music Group, Inc.) Dayspring Music, LLC (a div. of Word Music Group, Inc.) Wonderful, merciful Savior Precious Redeemer and friend Who would have thought that a lamb could Rescue the souls of men Oh, You rescue the souls of men Counselor, Comforter, Keeper Spirit...
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Hymn of the Month – February 2014 – Come, My Soul Thy Suit Prepare
Come, my soul, thy suit prepare Words: John Newton, alt. Music: Fred & Ruth Coleman copyright 2010 Come, my soul, thy suit prepare: Jesus loves to answer prayer; He Himself has bid thee pray, And will never turn away. You are coming to a King, Large petitions with thee bring; For His grace and power...
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Hymn of the Month – January 2014 – A Mighty Fortress is Our God
A mighty fortress is our God Credits: Words and music by Martin Luther (1529) Translated by Frederick Hedge (1853) Public domain. VERSE 1 A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing Our Helper He, amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe His...
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Hymn of the Month – December 2013 – Fullness of Grace (Getty)
Fullness of Grace Keith & Kristyn Getty & Stuart Townend Copyright © Thankyou Music 2004 Fullness of Grace in man’s human frailty This is the wonder of Jesus Laying aside His power and glory Humbly He entered our world Chose the path of meanest worth Scandal of a virgin birth Born in a stable cold...
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Hymn of the Month – November 2013 – Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation! All ye who hear, now to His temple draw near; Praise Him in glad adoration. Praise to the Lord, who over all things so wondrously reigneth, Shelters...
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Hymn of the Month – October 2013 – O God Our Help in Ages Past
O God, Our Help in Ages Past Isaac Watts 1. O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, our shelter from the stormy blast, and our eternal home. 2. Under the shadow of thy throne, still may we dwell secure; sufficient is thine arm alone, and our defense is sure....
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Hymn of the Month – September 2013 – Behold the Lamb (Communion Hymn)
Behold the Lamb (Communion Hymn) Words and Music by Keith and Kristyn Getty & Stuart Townend Behold the Lamb who bears our sins away, Slain for us – and we remember The promise made that all who come in faith Find forgiveness at the cross. So we share in this bread of life, And we...
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Hymn of the Month – August 2013 – Help My Unbelief
Gadsby’s Hymns was compiled by William Gadsby in the mid 1800s. Although William Gadsby contributed quite a few of his own hymns, the bulk of the collection is comprised of many different hymnists. Long-beloved writers such as Charles Wesley, Isaac Watts, John Newton, Anne Steele, Joseph Hart and William Cowper fill the pages of this...
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Hymn of the Month – July 2013 – My Jesus Fair
Church Works Media continues to stand out as an excellent source of modern hymnology. And, this month’s HOTM is no exception. Here is a wonderful rationale that the composers wrote: Because God delights in worship that is biblical, thoughtful and passionate—what we often call intentional—let me provide a quick overview of the biblical texts and...
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Hymn of the Month – June 2013 – When Trials Come
This is yet another example of Keith & Kristyn Getty beautifully serving the church. This hymn speaks so clearly to the reality of hard providences with a hope in Christ and God’s ultimate good. What a blessing! For more head over the Getty’s site (click on “When Trials Come”). When Trials Come When trials come...