I’ve long enjoyed this hymn, but the hymnals I had access to didn’t include all the verses! Cyber Hymnal lists them all and a biography of the author, Robert Grant. Here are the ones about creation: The earth with its store of wonders untold, Almighty, Thy power hath founded of Read more…
Study Guide: Inspired by Psalm 19 THE heav’ns declare thy glory, Lord, In every star thy wisdom shines But when our eyes behold thy word, We read thy name in fairer lines. The rolling sun, the changing light, And nights and days, thy power confess But the blest volume thou Read more…
Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heavenly Lord That hath made Heaven and earth of naught And with his blood mankind has bought. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel! Merry Christmas!
by Folliott Pierpoint It’s been a while since I heard this hymn sung in church, but something the other day brought it to my mind. So, I decided to share it with you! Ever have trouble pulling your mind away from the trials and ugliness of our sin cursed life? Read more…
by Katherine Davis Let all things now living a song of thanksgiving To God the creator triumphantly raise. Who fashioned and made us, protected and stayed us, Who still guides us on to the end of our days. God’s banners are o’er us, His light goes before us, A pillar Read more…
by Maltbie D. Babcock When I first started CS4K, the title of this hymn was my description phrase and I soon ran into another blog sharing its beauty to link to. But I’d never posted the words or story myself. Well, that’s fixed now! Babcock’s life makes an interesting read, Read more…
by Steve Green I saw him sing this song live when it was brand new, but hadn’t thought of it for ages until the other week someone sang this at church. Wrote myself a note and knew it was perfect to post here! Oh, yes, I finally know what all Read more…
This has been my favorite Christmas carol ever since hearing it as a small girl. Its message is powerful and beautiful because it takes our reality so seriously. It is only when we see how badly we needed a Savior to rescue us that we feel the joy and wonder Read more…
Praise, my soul, the King of Heaven; To His feet thy tribute bring. Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, Evermore His praises sing: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise the everlasting King. Praise Him for His grace and favor To our fathers in distress. Praise Him still the same as ever, Slow to chide, and Read more…
Chorus: He’s still working on me to make me what I ought to be. It took Him just a week to make the moon and stars, The sun and the earth and Jupiter and Mars. How loving and patient He must be, He’s still working on me. There really ought Read more…