The power of a Hymn

[chonsigirl]

Oh Far, that was so beautiful. What a wonderful example your mother was, and for those hymns to be etched in your heart. My favorite hymn is When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder, it always makes me cry. We sung it at my father's funeral, for he died in the service of the Lord on the mission field. It is very hard for me to sit there at the piano on those Sunday mornings or evenings when that hymn is sung, because it makes me think of my father whom I still miss. I can not see the notes as I play, but only see my father's face, and how good he was to me.

When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound, and time shall be no more,

And the morning breaks, eternal, bright and fair;

When the saved of earth shall gather over on the other shore,

And the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there.

Refrain

When the roll, is called up yon-der,

When the roll, is called up yon-der,

When the roll, is called up yon-der,

When the roll is called up yonder I’ll be there.

On that bright and cloudless morning when the dead in Christ shall rise,

And the glory of His resurrection share;

When His chosen ones shall gather to their home beyond the skies,

And the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there.

Refrain

Let us labor for the Master from the dawn till setting sun,

Let us talk of all His wondrous love and care;

Then when all of life is over, and our work on earth is done,

And the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there.

[lady cop]

what a nice thread! i love traditional old hymns, and actually sang in a church choir once. my favorites are old rugged cross, rock of ages, deep river, all the spirituals really. so many i can't recall at the moment.

[chonsigirl]

Oh, that was a pretty thought Jab.

The music at my church today was a little peppy-good old Gospel Southern choir song with a beat-since I was the fill-in choir leader for this Sunday. The kind of Southern Gospel you tap your feet to, and clap your hands, and have a good time. Love those bass voices singing.......................

[SweetDarlin]

Well, thanks for the memories... (and the jab to remind me I need to find a new church!)

I've been "church-less" for several months. My faith is no less strong, my walk, no more distant... but I really need to get back into a group of fellow believers... it is so enriching to worship together.

LC- Old Rugged Cross was one of Grandma's faves that she sang to me.. Her very favorite was always, How Great Thou Art:

HOW GREAT THOU ART



O Lord my God, When I in awesome wonder,

Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made;

I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,

Thy power throughout the universe displayed.



Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,

How great Thou art, How great Thou art.

Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,

How great Thou art, How great Thou art!



When through the woods, and forest glades I wander,

And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees.

When I look down, from lofty mountain grandeur

And see the brook, and feel the gentle breeze.



Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,

How great Thou art, How great Thou art.

Then sings my soul, My Saviour 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 the Cross, my burden gladly bearing,

He bled and died to take away my sin.



Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,

How great Thou art, How great Thou art.

Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,

How great Thou art, How great Thou art!



When Christ shall come, with shout of acclamation,

And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart.

Then I shall bow, in humble adoration,

And then proclaim: "My God, how great Thou art!"



Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,

How great Thou art, How great Thou art.

Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,

How great Thou art, How great Thou art!





words & music by Carl G. Boberg and R.J. Hughes

[lady cop]

ah Suite, that one brings tears to me also! so powerful.

[Clint]

Far that was an absolutely beautiful piece of writing. It brought memories to my mind that I hadn’t had in many years.

It’s amazing to me what hearing a hymn or a favorite song can do to us. They stir our souls. Is there a more powerful form of communication? I don’t think so.

I could see myself sitting there with my dad and him gently keeping me in line. I could see me there with my son touching him on the knee just as you did. My most fond vision is a recent one. It is of me reinforcing my children as they teach my grandchildren to sit quietly in church like my father and mother taught me and my wife and I passed on to them.

Beautiful indeed.

[SweetDarlin]

gotta admit.. after I posted, I went back and sang it thru.. ended up weepy-eyed. *sniff... It's a good one!

[Accountable]

Bethsadia Baptist Church. We sang this often and loud.



When We All Get to Heaven

Text: Eliza E. Hewitt

Music: Emily D. Wilson

Tune: HEAVEN, Meter: 87.87 with Refrain

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1. Sing the wondrous love of Jesus;

sing his mercy and his grace.

In the mansions bright and blessed

he'll prepare for us a place.

Refrain:

When we all get to heaven,

what a day of rejoicing that will be!

When we all see Jesus,

we'll sing and shout the victory!



2. While we walk the pilgrim pathway,

clouds will overspread the sky;

but when traveling days are over,

not a shadow, not a sigh.

(Refrain)



3. Let us then be true and faithful,

trusting, serving every day;

just one glimpse of him in glory

will the toils of life repay.

(Refrain>



4. Onward to the prize before us!

Soon his beauty we'll behold;

soon the pearly gates will open;

we shall tread the streets of gold.

(Refrain)

[chonsigirl]

Oh that a great hymn Accountable, we sing that one alot!

Amazing Grace



Amazing grace! How sweet the sound

That saved a wretch like me!

I once was lost, but now am found;

Was blind, but now I see.

’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,

And grace my fears relieved;

How precious did that grace appear

The hour I first believed.

Through many dangers, toils and snares,

I have already come;

’Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,

And grace will lead me home.

The Lord has promised good to me,

His Word my hope secures;

He will my Shield and Portion be,

As long as life endures.

Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,

And mortal life shall cease,

I shall possess, within the veil,

A life of joy and peace.

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,

The sun forbear to shine;

But God, Who called me here below,

Shall be forever mine.

When we’ve been there ten thousand years,

Bright shining as the sun,

We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise

Than when we’d first begun.

[lady cop]

when i hear Amazing Grace done by pipers i simply lose it....the emotion is overwhelming.

Attached files

[Clint]

chonsigirl wrote: Oh that a great hymn Accountable, we sing that one alot!

Amazing Grace



Amazing grace! How sweet the sound

That saved a wretch like me!

I once was lost, but now am found;

Was blind, but now I see.

’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,

And grace my fears relieved;

How precious did that grace appear

The hour I first believed.

Through many dangers, toils and snares,

I have already come;

’Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,

And grace will lead me home.

The Lord has promised good to me,

His Word my hope secures;

He will my Shield and Portion be,

As long as life endures.

Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,

And mortal life shall cease,

I shall possess, within the veil,

A life of joy and peace.

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,

The sun forbear to shine;

But God, Who called me here below,

Shall be forever mine.

When we’ve been there ten thousand years,

Bright shining as the sun,

We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise

Than when we’d first begun.


You've got me going now. :guitarist

[Accountable]

Clint wrote: You've got me going now. :guitarist
OO! That's a great song too!



I'm sorry I couldn't help it.



How about:



I SURRENDER ALL

Words: Judson W. Van DeVenter, 1896



Music: Winfield S. Weeden, 1896







All to Jesus, I surrender;

All to Him I freely give;

I will ever love and trust Him,

In His presence daily live.



Refrain



I surrender all, I surrender all,

All to Thee, my blessèd Savior,

I surrender all.



All to Jesus I surrender;

Humbly at His feet I bow,

Worldly pleasures all forsaken;

Take me, Jesus, take me now.



Refrain



All to Jesus, I surrender;

Make me, Savior, wholly Thine;

Let me feel the Holy Spirit,

Truly know that Thou art mine.



Refrain



All to Jesus, I surrender;

Lord, I give myself to Thee;

Fill me with Thy love and power;

Let Thy blessing fall on me.



Refrain



All to Jesus I surrender;

Now I feel the sacred flame.

O the joy of full salvation!

Glory, glory, to His Name!



Refrain

[Clint]

I love this one. I never hear it without thinking of a tough old commercial fisherman in our congregation who complained to the pastor if we went two weeks without singing it.

IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,

When sorrows like sea billows roll;

Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,

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

Refrain

It is well, with my soul,

It is well, with my soul,

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

Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,

Let this blest assurance control,

That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,

And hath shed His own blood for my soul.

Refrain

My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!

My sin, not in part but the whole,

Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,

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

Refrain

And Lord, haste the day when my 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.

Refrain

[lady cop]

you remind me of this Clint....Eternal Father, strong to save,

Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,

Who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep

Its own appointed limits keep;

Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,

For those in peril on the sea!

O Christ! Whose voice the waters heard

And hushed their raging at Thy word,

Who walked'st on the foaming deep,

And calm amidst its rage didst sleep;

Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,

For those in peril on the sea!

Most Holy Spirit! Who didst brood

Upon the chaos dark and rude,

And bid its angry tumult cease,

And give, for wild confusion, peace;

Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,

For those in peril on the sea!

O Trinity of love and power!

Our brethren shield in danger's hour;

From rock and tempest, fire and foe,

Protect them wheresoe'er they go;

Thus evermore shall rise to Thee

Glad hymns of praise from land and sea

[chonsigirl]

Oh Clint, I like It Is Well With My Soul. We always play a violin trio of that song, it is one of the grannies favorites at our church.

HEAVEN CAME DOWN AND GLORY FILLED MY SOUL

O what a wonderful, wonderful day - day I will never forget;

After I'd wandered in darkness away, Jesus my Saviour I met.

O what a tender, compassionate friend - He met the need of my heart;

Shadows dispelling, With joy I am telling, He made all the darkness depart.

Chorus:

Heaven came down and glory filled my soul,

When at the cross the Saviour made me whole;

My sins were washed away -

And my night was turned to day -

Heaven came down and glory filled my soul!

Born of the Spirit with life from above into God's fam'ly divine,

Justified fully thru Calvary's love, O what a standing is mine!

And the transaction so quickly was made when as a sinner I came,

Took of the offer of grace He did proffer - He saved me, O praise His dear name!

Chorus:

Heaven came down and glory filled my soul,

When at the cross the Saviour made me whole;

My sins were washed away -

And my night was turned to day -

Heaven came down and glory filled my soul!

Now I've a hope that will surely endure after the passing of time;

I have a future in heaven for sure, there in those mansions sublime.

And it's because of that wonderful day when at the cross I believed;

Riches eternal and blessings supernal from His precious hand I received.

Chorus:

Heaven came down and glory filled my soul,

When at the cross the Saviour made me whole;

My sins were washed away -

And my night was turned to day -

Heaven came down and glory filled my soul!

Heaven came down and glory filled my soul!!!!!!!!

John W. Peterson, 1921

[chonsigirl]

I've Got a Joy

I've got a joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart.

Where? Down in my heart!

Where? Down in my heart!

I've got a joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart,

down in my heart

down in my heart to stay.

[chonsigirl]

*jumping for joy*

The Messiah-go to a sing-a-long Messiah for a touching time of music that is heaven sent. Oh, I always wanted to play in the orchestra for that one!

[chonsigirl]

They usually have one down in Laurel the weekend before Christmas. Come on down there with me JAB! It's loads of fun. But I still wanna play in the orchestra if they would let me.

[Accountable]

When I was 16 our youth choir (1st Methodist church, Monroe LA) did a summer tour with "He is Alive" a musical. I could be wrong about the title. If I remember, I played Matthew for the speaking part, and the Myrrh King in the We are Three Kings number.

[chonsigirl]

Oh Far, that is a great hymn. I once played that for an offeratory on the piano, the arrangement had this Carribean beat background to it. The young adults got it and liked it, but the grannies came up to me afterwards and asked what hymn I was playing! I'm doing offeratory next week, I guess I better double-think my selection!

[Omni_Skittles]

My generation is going to have a Hymn Book burning! lol jk