Final Favorite ~ Chorus #1

Favorite Chorus: In Christ Alone
Words and Music: Keith Getty and Stuart Townend

In Christ alone my hope is found,

He is my light, my strength, my song;

this Cornerstone, this solid Ground,

firm through the fiercest drought and storm.

What heights of love, what depths of peace,

when fears are stilled, when strivings cease!

My Comforter, my All in All,

here in the love of Christ I stand.

In Christ alone! who took on flesh

Fulness of God in helpless babe!

This gift of love and righteousness

Scorned by the ones he came to save:

Till on that cross as Jesus died,

The wrath of God was satisfied -

For every sin on Him was laid;

Here in the death of Christ I live.

There in the ground His body lay

Light of the world by darkness slain:

Then bursting forth in glorious Day

Up from the grave he rose again!

And as He stands in victory

Sin's curse has lost its grip on me,

For I am His and He is mine -

Bought with the precious blood of Christ.

No guilt in life, no fear in death,

This is the power of Christ in me;

From life's first cry to final breath.

Jesus commands my destiny.

No power of hell, no scheme of man,

Can ever pluck me from His hand;

Till He returns or calls me home,

Here in the power of Christ I'll stand.

I LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!!!! :D 

It starts with our dependance upon Christ, moves into what He did for us at the cross, goes on to His resurrection, and finally his glorious coming again! I guess the song kind of speaks for itself! :) Just enjoy the words and if you don't know the tune you should hear it! :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mPrqltkJyw

(This version has a bit more drums than the one we own of them singing it. I couldn't find a milder version. Sorry if you don't like that stuff.)

Favorite Hymn #4

Favorite Hymn #4 =The Old Rugged Cross
Words and Music: George Bennard

On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross,

The emblem of suff'ring and shame;

And I love that old cross, where the dearest and best

For a world of lost sinners was slain.

CHORUS

So I'll cherish the old rugged cross,

Till my trophies at last I lay down.

I will cling to the old rugged cross,

And exchange it someday for a crown.

O the old rugged cross, so despised by the world,

Has a wondrous attraction for me;

For the dear Lamb of God left His glory above

To bear it to dark Calvary.

In the old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine,

A wondrous beauty I see;

For 'twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died

To pardon and sanctify me.

To the old rugged cross I will ever be true,

Its shame and reproach gladly bear.

Then He'll call me someday to my home far away,

Where His glory forever I'll share.

CHORUS

So I'll cherish the old rugged cross,

Till my trophies at last I lay down.

I will cling to the old rugged cross,

And exchange it someday for a crown.

This one concentrates (obviously) more on what Jesus did for us at the cross. I wish it had a verse about Him raising from the dead. I'm a big fan of mentioning that every time His death is mentioned. :) (I guess it does say, "Then He'll call me someday to my home far away, where His glory forever I'll share." This indicates that He is alive and we are going to meet Him in the future!!) 

This another one that I like for the words. I've never been a huge fan of this tune or the harmony that goes with it, but the words are really neat!

Favorite Hymn #3

Favorite Hymn #3 = It Is Well with My Soul
Words: Horatio Spafford
Music: Philip Bliss

When peace like a river attendeth my way,

When sorrows like sea billows roll,

Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,

"It is well, it is well with my soul."

CHORUS

It is well (It is well) with my soul (with my soul)

It is well, it is well with my soul.

Tho' Satan should buffet, tho' trials should come,

Let this blest assurance control,

That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate,

And hath shed His own blood for my soul.

My sin- O the bliss of this glorious tho't-

My sin- not in part, but the whole-

Is nailed to His cross, and I bear it no more!

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!

And, Lord, haste the day when the faith shall be sight,

The clouds be rolled back as a scroll,

The trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend.

Even so- it is well with my soul.

CHORUS

It is well (It is well) with my soul (with my soul)

It is well, it is well with my soul.

Again, this one has beautiful melody (and gorgeous harmony) as well as amazing words!

"Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, 'It is well, it is well with my soul.'" Wow! 

I think the last two verses are my absolute favorite! I love how on the third verse he keeps sticking in little phrases: "My sin (O...the bliss of this glorious thought)" tries again but doesn't get very far :P "My sin (not in part but the whole) Is nailed to His cross, and I bear it no more! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!" Beautiful!! Obviously, the last verse hasn't happened yet, but it's glorious to think about. This one gives me shivers too. ;)

Hope you're enjoying these hymns as much as I do!!

 

Favorite Hymn #2

Favorite Hymn #2 = How Great Thou Art
Words and Music: Stuart Hine

Okay, so this one's not a real hymn 'cause it has a chorus. It's in the hymnal though! :)

O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder

Consider all the works Thy hands have made,

I see the stars, I hear the might thunder,

Thy power throughout the universe displayed.

CHORUS

Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee.

How great Thou art! How great Thou art!

Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee.

How great Thou art! How great Thou art!

When thro' the woods and forest glads I wander

And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees,

When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur 

And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze,

Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee.

How great Thou art! How great Thou art!

Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee.

How great Thou art! How great Thou art!

And when I think that God, His Son not sparing,

Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in;

That on that cross, my burden gladly bearing,

He bled and died to take away my sin.

Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee.

How great Thou art! How great Thou art!

Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee.

How great Thou art! How great Thou art!

When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation

And take me home, what joys shall fill my heart!

Then I shall bow in humble adoration

And there proclaim: my God, how great Thou art!

Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee.

How great Thou art! How great Thou art!

Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee.

How great Thou art! How great Thou art!

This one has amazing words as well as beautiful melody and harmony. The first two verses are speaking of our awe of God's creation. The third is talking of God's plan of salvation and the fourth of His glorious coming again! The chorus is our soul literally singing our praises to God. Gives me shivers every time I sing it or hear it sung!

Favorite Hymn #1

So, this week I'm going to be posting my four favorite hymns and my favorite chorus! :) They won't really be in any particular order. I'll just decide randomly. I like to be random. ;) :P :D

Hymn #1 = What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Words: Joseph Scriven
Music: Charles Converse (love that last name :)

What a Friend we have in Jesus,

All our sins and griefs to bear! 

What a privilege to carry

Everything to God in prayer!

O what peace we often forfeit, 

O what needless pain we bear,

All because we do not carry

Everything to God in prayer! 

Have we trials and temptations? 

Is there trouble anywhere?

We should never be discouraged;

Take it to the Lord in prayer.

Can we find a friend so faithful 

Who will all our sorrows share?

Jesus knows our every weakness;

Take it to the Lord in prayer.

Are we weak and heavy laden, 

Cumbered with a load of care?

Precious Savior, still our Refuge!

Take it to the Lord in prayer.

 Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?

Take it to the Lord in prayer.

In His arms He'll take and shield thee;

Thou wilt find a solace there.

I love that reminder to take everything to the Lord in prayer. The melody is nice, but it's because of the words that I like the song. "O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer!"