Hymn Story: Comes As You Are
Come As You Are is a hymn written by Deirdre Brown. Brown is an Australian sister, composer, teacher and liturgist […]
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Hymn Story: Comes As You Are
Come As You Are is a hymn written by Deirdre Brown. Brown is an Australian sister, composer, teacher and liturgist who wrote the hymn in a folk style. The hymn was released in 1986 by Spectrum Publications. The song has been published in several hymn books but now seems to be out of print. Australian Carmelite friar Paul Gurr OCarm […]
Read moreFather’s Day song: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us
How Deep the Father’s Love for Us was released by Selah. The song was written by Stuart Townsend and has a 1995 copyright. It reminds us of God’s love for us and Jesus sacrifice on the cross. Happy Father’s Day!
Read moreHymn Story: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us
How Deep the Father’s Love for Us was released by Selah. The song was written by Stuart Townsend and has a 1995 copyright. It reminds us of God’s love for us and Jesus sacrifice on the cross.
Read moreNames of God: Jehovah-Sel’I
Jehovah-Sel’I means the Lord my rock The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2
Read moreHymn Story: Wholly Yours
Wholly Yours is written by David Crowder. It shares the message found in Romans 8:39 “neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord..” The song was published in 2005 by Capitol CMG Publishing.
Read moreNames of God: Jehovah Sal’I
Jehovah Sal’I means the Lord is my rock He said: “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; 2 Samuel 22:2
Read moreHymn Story: The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came
The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came was written by Sabine Baring-Gould. He was born in 1834 in England and became a priest. He wrote and translated many hymns. He died in 1924. Edgar Pettman and John Wickman arranged the song which is described as a Basque carol. The hymn has a 1955 copyright with Glenwood Music Corp.
Read moreNames of God: Jehovah Sabaoth
Jehovah Sabaoth means the Lord of Hosts Year after year this man went up from his town to worship and sacrifice to the Lord Almighty at Shiloh, where Hophni and Phinehas, the two sons of Eli, were priests of the Lord. 1 Samuel 1:3
Read morePatriotic Song: Over There
Over There was written by George M. Cohan in 1917, during the height of World War I. The song became an instant hit. The song reflected Americans’ expectations that the war would be short. It was a patriotic song designed to galvanize American young men to enlist in the army and fight the “Hun”. The song is best remembered for […]
Read moreNames of God: Jehovah Shalom
Jehovah Shalom means The Lord is peace And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
Read moreNames of God: Jehovah Rophe
Jehovah Rophe means the Lord who heals you Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering,yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. Isaiah 53:4 But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities;the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53:5
Read moreNames of God: Jehovah Moshiekh
Jehovah Moshiekh means the Lord your savior I will make your oppressors eat their own flesh;they will be drunk on their own blood, as with wine.Then all mankind will knowthat I, the Lord am your Savior;your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob. Isaiah 49:26
Read moreHymn Story: Back to the Garden
Back to the Garden is a contemporary Christian song performed by Crowder. The official music video was released in June 2017. The song is on the album American Prodigal. David Wallace Crowder performs as Crowder and has a solo career since 2012. He was the lead vocalist of the David Crowder Band from 1996 until it dissolved in 2012.
Read moreNames of God: Jehovah Roi
Jehovah Roi means the God who sees So she called the name of the Lord who spoke to her, “You are a God of seeing,” for she said, “Truly here I have seen him who looks after me.” Genesis 16:13
Read moreHymn Story: My Faith Looks up to Thee
My Faith Looks up to Thee was written by Ray Palmer. He was born in Rhode Island in 1808 and is often considered to be one of America’s best nineteenth-century hymn. He was a popular preacher and author, writing original poetry and translating hymns. He wrote the hymn shortly after completing college while he was teaching in 1830. He said […]
Read moreNames of God: Jehovah Rohi
Jehovah Rohi means the Lord my Shepherd The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. Psalm 23:1 Awake, sword, against my shepherd, against the man who is close to me!” declares the Lord Almighty.“Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn my hand against the little ones. Zechariah 13:7 Then he blessed Joseph and said, “May the God before […]
Read moreMother’s Day song: A Mother’s Prayer {Hannah’s Song}
A Mother’s Prayer {Hannah’s Song} was written by Rachel Aldous. The song was released on the album Transform Me which was released on December 18, 2008. Given that it has “Hannah’s song” in the title it seems the song is taken from Hannah’s prayer in 1 Samuel 2. Happy Mother’s Day!
Read moreNames of God: Jehovah Rapha
Jehovah Rapha means the Lord that heals He said, “If you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals […]
Read moreHymn Story: What wondrous love is this?
What wondrous love is this? Was published in 1811 and considered a Christian folk hymn. It was very popular during the Second Great Awakening. It was first published in the camp meeting songbook A General Selection of the Newest and Most Admired Hymns and Spiritual Songs Now in Use in Virginia. Most sources attribute the tune to “The Ballad of […]
Read moreNames of God: Jehovah Raah
Jehovah Raah means the Lord my Shepherd Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth. Psalm 80:1 But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (from thence is the shepherd, the […]
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