Why I Love the Old Hymns

I love the old hymns of the faith. It's not just a personal preference. The old hymns are a major part of my growth as a Christian.

God and Sinners Reconciled

Joyful, all ye nations, rise, join the triumph of the skies; with th'angelic hosts proclaim, "Christ is born in Bethlehem!"

Meet Me There: Ten Hymns About Heaven

I love to sing about my eternal Home. Heaven is a real place. My son is there. Hans Nolywaika (January 12, 1995 - January 11, 2016) Beyond This Land Of Parting https://youtu.be/zenniBm4oL8?si=1OU3oUNIoKX1-JiN Words: Mary Bridges Canedy Slade Music: Asa Brooks Everett My Savior First of All https://youtu.be/CMFM-lpzCC0?si=Ajv-jxHaVpqlSWgV Words: Fanny J. Crosby (1820-1915) Music: John R. …

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What a Friend We Have in Jesus

James Smith, 'The Love of Christ! The Fullness, Freeness, and Immutability of the Savior's Grace Displayed!'  Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. John 15:15 …

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Isaac Watts: Absent From Flesh! O Blissful Thought!

"Death is the last enemey of all the saints; and when the Christian meets it with sacred courage, he gives that honour to the captain of his salvation, which the saints in glory can never give, and which he himself can never repeat. Dying with faith and fortitude is a noble conclusion of a life …

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The Kingdoms of Earth Pass Away by Henry R. Trickett

And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever. Revelation 11:15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCAO2TpbeY0 The Kingdoms of Earth Pass Away Henry R. Trickett 1 The kingdoms of earth pass away one …

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The Secret Place | Psalm 91

The Secret Place (with Lyrics) by: R.C. Sproul / Jeff Lippencott Psalm 91 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Surely he shall …

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O Worship the King

O Worship the King by Robert Grant O worship the KingAll glorious above,O gratefully singHis power and his love—Our shield and defender,The ancient of days,Pavilion'd in splendour,And girded with praise. Oh tell of his might,O sing of his grace,Whose robe is the light,Whose canopy space.His chariots of wrathDeep thunder-clouds form,And dark is his pathOn the …

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A Living Redeemer, A Sure Hope

This world holds few guarantees. Here's One you can depend on. "Job was taught of God to believe in a living Redeemer; to look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come; he comforted himself with the expectation of these. Job was assured, that this Redeemer of sinners from …

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Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing

"...streams of mercy, never ceasing, call for songs of loudest praise." https://youtu.be/KOWqMwqzUjM Hans' Favorite Hymn In 1752, a young Robert Robinson attended an evangelical meeting to heckle the believers and make fun of the proceedings. Instead, he listened in awe to the words of the great preacher George Whitefield, and in 1755, at the age …

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What A Gathering

1. On that bright and golden morning, when the Son of Man shall come, And the radiance of His glory we shall see; When from ev’ry clime and nation He shall call His people home, What a gath’ring of the ransomed that will be! Refrain What a gath’ring, what a gath’ring, What a gath’ring of …

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Nothing But the Blood

Nothing can for sin atone, Nothing but the blood of Jesus; Naught of good that I have done, Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Still There

Remembering today our fallen military and law enforcement. We will not forget. Because freedom is not free. Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the heav'ns rescued land praise the Pow'r that hath made and preserved us a nation! -Francis Scott Key America, The Beautiful Words by Katharine Lee Bates, Melody by Samuel Ward O beautiful …

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Hans’ Favorite Hymn | Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Jesus sought me when a stranger, wand'ring from the fold of God; He, to rescue me from danger, interposed His precious blood.

When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder

Dear Grieving, Believing Parent: This hymn never fails to lift my spirit and I can't wait to sing it with all the saints in glory.  Take a few minutes' break from your day to view this video. I think I can promise you will be encouraged. With God’s help, let’s train ourselves to keep focused …

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