Hymn Story: Lift High the Cross
Lift High the Cross is a 19th Century English hymn. It was written by George Kitchin and altered by Michael […]
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Hymn Story: Lift High the Cross
Lift High the Cross is a 19th Century English hymn. It was written by George Kitchin and altered by Michael R. Newbolt in 1916. It has been suggested the hymn was inspired by Constantine the Great’s conversion to Christianity and seeing a cross which had the Latin version of “In this sign thou shalt conquer” written on it. Kitchin wrote […]
Read moreNames of God: Jehovah Helech ‘Olam
Jehovah Helech ‘Olam means the Lord King Forever The Lord is King for ever and ever; the nations will perish from his land. Psalm 10:16
Read moreHymn Story: Simple Gifts
Simple Gifts is attributed to Joseph Brackett, a member of the Alfred Shaker Village. It was composed in 1848, and relatively unknown until Aaron Copeland used the melody in the score of Martha Graham’s ballet Appalachian Spring, first performed in 1944. Copeland used the song a second time “in 1950 in his first set of Old American Songs.” Several Shaker […]
Read moreNames of God: Jehovah Hashopet
Jehovah Hashopet means the Lord my Judge The LORD is our judge the LORD is our lawgiver; the LORD is our king; he will save us. Isaiah 33:22 I have not wronged you, but you are doing me wrong by waging war against me. Let the Lord, the Judge, decide the dispute this day between the Israelites and the Ammonites.” […]
Read moreBook Review: The Essential Andrew Murray Collection
Andrew Murray writes with a heart of humility and a heart for the Lord. His writings in the Essential Andrew Murray Collection will bring you closer to the Father in your walk and is a great addition to your personal quiet time. the collection includes three of his classics Humility, Abiding in Christ, and Living a Prayerful Life. *I received […]
Read moreHymn Story: No Tramp of Soldiers’ Marching Feet
No Tramp of Soldiers’ Marching Feet was written by Timothy Dudley-Smith. The hymn was copyrighted in 1984 by Hope Publishing Company. It is set to the tune Kingsfold which is an English folk tune dating back to the Middle Ages.
Read moreNames of God: Jehovah Ha-Melech
Jehovah Ha-Melech means the Lord, the King With trumpets and the sound of the horn make a joyful noisebefore the King, the LORD Psalm 98:6
Read moreBook Review: The Petticoat Spy by Elva Cobb Martin
Elva Cobb Martin takes us on a journey through the birth of our country. After the murder of her parents and seizing of her family plantation, Anna Grace Laurens escapes but is determined to seek revenge. John Cooper Vargas rescues Anna Grace and outsmarts the Tory’s, eventually joining Francis Marion’s militia. John and Anna each save one another and lean […]
Read moreHymn Story: We Praise You and Acknowledge You, O God
We Praise You and Acknowledge You, O God was written by Stephen P. Starke. He was born in 1955 and described as “a prolific hymn writer”. In the notes below the song it says “This hymn is a versification of the Te Deum laudamus.” Te Deum laudamus is Latin and means “God, We Praise You.” It is “traditionally sung on […]
Read moreNames of God: Jehovah Goelekh
Jehovah Goelekh means The Lord thy Redeemer You will drink the milk of nationsand be nursed at royal breasts.Then you will know that I, the Lord, am your Savior,your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob. Isaiah 60:16
Read moreBook Review: Unexpecting Real talk on Pregnancy Loss by Rachel Lewis
October is pregnancy and infant loss awareness month so it seems very apropos to review this book today. Rachel Lewis uses personal experience and heart-felt honesty to share the journey and myriad of emotions experienced by miscarriage or the loss of a new-born. Unexpecting Real talk on Pregnancy Loss helped me to better understand what various family and friends who […]
Read moreBehind the Hymn: Christ, Be My Leader
Christ, Be My Leader was written by Timothy Dudley-Smith. He was born in 1926 and served in the Church of England. He also edited the Billy Graham Crusade magazine. In the 1960s, he began writing hymns. He has written over 400 hymns. The tune is called Slane and is an old Irish folk tune.
Read moreNames of God: Jehovah-Go’el
Jehovah-Go’el means the Lord my Redeemer I will make your oppressorseattheir own flesh; they will be drunk on their own blood, as with wine.Then all mankind will know that I, the Lord, am your Savior, your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.” Isaiah 49:26 You will drink the milk of nations and be nursedat royal breasts.Then you will knowthat I, the Lord, am your […]
Read moreBehind the Hymn: Built on the Rock
Built on the Rock was written by Nicolai Frederik Severin Grundtvig. He was born at Udby, in Seeland, in 1783. Upon leaving university, he took to teaching. During this time, he devoted his attention to poetry, literature, and Northern antiquities. In 1810 he became assistant to his father in a parish in Jutland where he became ordained. After his father’s […]
Read moreNames of God: Jehovah Gibbor Milchamah
Jehovah Gibbor Milchamah means the Lord mighty in Battle. Help, Lord, for no one is faithful anymore, those who are loyal have vanished from the human race. Psalm 12:1 Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. Psalm 24:8
Read moreBehind the Hymn: Christ is the world’s redeemer
Christ is the world’s redeemer is attributed to St. Columba, an Irish abbot, born in 521. He is credited with spreading Christianity through what is today Scotland. He is highly regarded among the Gaels and Picts and is considered one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland. Around 563, he and twelve companions sailed to Ionia, Scotland where they founded a […]
Read moreNames of God: Jehovah Ganan
Jehovah Ganan means Lord of our defense. Indeed, our shield belongs to the Lord, our king to the Holy One of Israel. Psalm 89:18
Read moreBehind the Hymn: Awake my heart with gladness
Awake my heart with gladness was written by Paul Gerhardt. The song was translated by John Kelly. Gerhardt was born in Gräfenheinichen, Saxony, Germany in 1607. He studied theology and wrote many hymns including Now Rest Beneath Night’s Shadow. He died in 1676 in Lubben, Germany. John Kelly was born in 1833 Newcastle-on-Tyne, England. He ministered to churches Hebburn-on-Tyne and […]
Read moreNames of God: Jehovah Elohim Yeshua
Jehovah Elohim Yeshua Lord God of Salvation. Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Mathew 16:16
Read moreGuest Post: With Eyes of Faith by Carin LeRoy
With Eyes of Faith By Carin LeRoy Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God, (Hebrews 12:2 ESV). Did you know the words “believe” and “faith” are used over 4,000 times […]
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