My uncle sent me this song recently, and it was an encouragement as the lyrics have been going through my head a lot the last few days. I have always enjoyed Because He Lives. There is so much hope and truth in this song. It’s so true that Jesus is the reason we are able … [Read more…]
Philip P. Bliss, one of the more prolific hymn writers of the 1800’s, wrote so many of the hymns that are now well-loved the world over. Some of his songs are: Almost Persuaded, Dare to be a Daniel, Hallelujah! What a Saviour!, Hold the Fort, Jesus Loves Even Me, Whosoever Will, and Wonderful Words of … [Read more…]
Another favourite song of mine, the 11th century hymn – Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee. Beautiful lyrics and beautiful music. Perhaps the beauty of the words comes from the fact that this was written long before the distractions of our modern day. A time when people had/took more time to meditate. There is nothing … [Read more…]
My dad sent me an email this week about the hymn “O God, Our Help”. It jogged my memory of this beautiful hymn. A majestic hymn with a stately message. Written in the early 1700’s this hymn actually has a message and lifts our hearts and souls to God unlike much of the triviality that … [Read more…]
When I was a teenager we had a record of songs sung by George Beverly Shea. Amazing voice. That was where I first heard this song – I’d Rather Have Jesus. The words and tune have stayed with me all my life. What an amazing message. To have Jesus is to have everything. I really … [Read more…]
Be Still, My Soul has long been a favourite hymn of mine. I love to play it on the piano. The message of the song is always a calming one. This song speaks of God’s faithfulness, His guidance in everything, His calm in the storm, His comfort and the hope of Heaven. I hope this … [Read more…]
