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Hymnblog is a place to learn about and be strengthened in your faith by reading about and hearing the great hymns of the Christian faith.
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Gracia Grindal
- Aug 30, 2020
- 3 min
HYMN 163 The Only Son from Heaven
German: Herr Christ, der Ein'ge Gottessohn Norwegian: Guds son i krubba funnen Text: Elisabeth Cruciger (1500-1535). Tune: Enchiridion 1524 Erfuhrt 1. Lord Christ, from God forever,
The Father’s only Son,
From his heart ceasing never,
As prophets long had sung.
He is the Star of morning,
Whose beams afar are soaring
Above all other lights. 2. For us, he was incarnate
Now in these latter days
So we were not abandoned
Before eternity.
For us death’s power was broken,
The court
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Gracia Grindal
- Aug 29, 2020
- 3 min
HYMN 162 Heavenly Sunshine! Heavenly Sunshine!
Text: Henry Jeffreys Zelley (1859-1942) Tune: George H. Cook (??-1948) arr. Charles Fuller 1. Walking in sunlight all of my journey
Over the mountains, through the deep vale
Jesus has said, I'll never forsake thee
Promise divine that never can fail. R/ Heavenly sunshine, Heavenly sunshine
Flooding my soul with glory divine.
Hallelujah, I am rejoicing
Singing His praises, Jesus is mine. 2. Shadows around me, shadows above me,
Never conceal my Savior and Guide;
He is the
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Gracia Grindal
- Aug 28, 2020
- 3 min
HYMN 161 In the Cross of Christ I Glory
Galatians 6:14 Text: John Bowring (1792-1872) Tune: Ithamar Conkey (1815-1867) RATHBUN 1. In the cross of Christ I glory,
Towering o'er the wrecks of time;
All the light of sacred story
Gathers round its head sublime. 2. When the woes of life o'ertake me,
Hopes deceive, and fears annoy,
Never shall the cross forsake me.
Lo! it glows with peace and joy. 3. When the sun of bliss is beaming
Light and love upon my way,
From the cross the radiance streaming
Adds more lus
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Gracia Grindal
- Aug 27, 2020
- 3 min
HYMN 160 It still is bright summer
Danish: Endnu er det sommer Text: Lisbeth Smedegaard Andersen (1934--). Tune: René A. Jensen 1. It still is bright summer, breezes Brush soft on skin in the light The indigo skies of late August With luminous starry nights. 2. The mornings are feeling chilly In autumn we understand All flesh is like grass, our days ending Like wind cov’ring tracks in sand. 3. But Jesus’ Word is the truth and The faith that we do believe. We live all our days in God’s presence It’s just lik
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Gracia Grindal
- Aug 26, 2020
- 3 min
HYMN 159 O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus!
Text: Samuel Trevor Francis (1834-1925) Tune: Thomas John Williams (1869-1944) Ebenezer 1. O the deep, deep love of Jesus!
Vast, unmeasured, boundless, free,
Rolling as a mighty ocean
In its fullness over me.
Underneath me, all around me,
Is the current of thy love;
Leading onward, leading homeward,
To thy glorious rest above. 2. O the deep, deep love of Jesus!
Spread his praise from shore to shore;
How he loveth, ever loveth,
Changeth never, nevermore;
How he watches o'er h
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Gracia Grindal
- Aug 25, 2020
- 3 min
HYMN 158 Cleansed and Forgiven
Norwegian: Ren og Rettferdig Text : Ole Brattekaas (1863-1916) Tune: Swedish folk tune 1. Cleansed and forgiven, Ready for heaven, Jesus has covered all of my sin. His word assures me, Sin cannot hurt me, He has forgiv’n me; I’m whole again. Now I am saved and blessed for he— My Lord has set me free—really free! Free from all dying, Judgment and sighing, Amen! Hallelujah! 2. I had been fearing God would not hear me, No longer pour his grace out to me. Oh, I was fearful, St
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Gracia Grindal
- Aug 24, 2020
- 3 min
HYMN 157 The Hymns of Xiaomin
Text: Xiaomin (1970-). Tune: Xiaomin (1970-) MEDITATION (This is a little different, but well worth your consideration!) From the 19th century on, the romance of China attracted many Westerners to want to learn about China, buy Chinese wares, or go there, not just as a tourist, but sometimes as a missionary. Hudson Taylor (1832-1905) the founder of the China Inland Mission, CIM, was destined for China from before his birth. His father, James, a lay preacher, who had a passio
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Gracia Grindal
- Aug 23, 2020
- 3 min
HYMN 156 Lord, keep us Steadfast in your word
Danish: Behold os, Herre, ved dit ord German: Erhalt uns, Herr, bei deinem Wort Norwegian: Gud, hold oss oppe ved ditt ord Text: Martin Luther (1483-1546). Tune: Josef Klug (1490-1552) Geistliche Lieder 1543 1. Lord, keep us steadfast in your Word;
Curb those who by deceit or sword
Would wrest the kingdom from your Son
And bring to naught all he has done. 2. Lord Jesus Christ, your pow'r make known,
For you are Lord of lords alone;
Defend your holy church, that we
May
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Gracia Grindal
- Aug 22, 2020
- 3 min
HYMN 155 Now the Day is Over
German: Nun der Tag vorüber Text: Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1934). Tune: Joseph Barnby (1838-1896) 1. Now the day is over,
Night is drawing nigh,
Shadows of the evening
Steal across the sky. 2. Now the darkness gathers, Stars their watch do keep; Birds and beasts and flowers Soon will be asleep. 3.. Jesus, give the weary
Calm and sweet repose;
With Thy tend'rest blessing
May our eyelids close. 4. Thro' the long night watches, May thine angels spread Their white wings above m
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Gracia Grindal
- Aug 21, 2020
- 3 min
HYMN 154 What Joy to Reach the Harbor
Danish: Hvor er det godt at lande Norwegian: Hvor er det godt å lande Luke 15:11-32 Text: Hans Adolph Brorson (1694-1764). Tune: Norwegian folk/Danish: Olaf Ring (1884-1946) 1. What joy to reach the harbor Of heavn’ly peace and rest, To sing, released from sorrow, The anthems of the blest! As children there in mansions fair, The Father’s love with Christ to share What joy to reach the harbor Of heav’nly peace and rest. 2. How sweet to taste the manna, The goodness of the L
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Gracia Grindal
- Aug 20, 2020
- 4 min
HYMN 153 Just a Little Talk with Jesus
Text: Cleavant Derricks (1910-1977) Tune: arr. Cleavant Derricks (1910-1977) 1. I once was lost in sin but Jesus took me in
And then a little light from heaven filled my soul
He bathed my heart in love and He wrote my name above
And just a little talk with Jesus makes me whole: R/Now let us have a little talk with Jesus,
Let us tell Him all about our troubles,
He will hear our faintest cry, He will answer by and by
And when you feel a little prayer wheel turnin'
And you
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Gracia Grindal
- Aug 19, 2020
- 3 min
HYMN 152 O Jesus, Let my Eyes be Opened
Norwegian: O Jesu åpne du mitt øye Swedish: O Jesu öppna du mitt öga 2 Thessalonians 2:14 Text: Lina Sandell (1832-1903). Tune: Heinrich Pfeil (1835-1899) 1. O Jesus, let my eyes be opened, So I can see what I’ve been giv’n: That I’ve a Father in the highest Whose Father’s heart would give me heav’n, Whose Father’s heart would give me heav’n. 2. I have a brother high in heaven At God’s right hand, who cares for me. He sends his grace, so overflowing, As wide as God’s eternit
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Gracia Grindal
- Aug 18, 2020
- 4 min
HYMN 151 Turn your Eyes upon Jesus
Text: Helen Howarth Lemmel (1864-1961) Tune: Helen Howarth Lemmel (1864-1961) R/Turn your eyes upon Jesus
Look full in His wonderful face
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim
In the light of His glory and grace. 1. Oh, soul are you weary and troubled?
No light in the darkness you see?
There's light for a look at the Savior
And life more abundant and free. R/ 2. Through death into life everlasting
He passed and we follow Him there
O'er us sin no more hath domini
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Gracia Grindal
- Aug 17, 2020
- 4 min
HYMN 150 I Know of a Sleep in Jesus' Name
Norwegian: Jeg vet meg en søvn i Jesu navn Swedish: Jag vet mig en sömn i Jesu namn Matthew 9:18-26 Text: Magnus Brostrup Landstad (1802-1880) Tune: Christoph Ernst Friedrich Weyse (1774-1842) 1. I know of a sleep in Jesus' name,
A rest from all toil and sorrow;
Earth folds in her arms my weary frame
And shelters it till the morrow.
My soul is at home with God in heav'n;
Her sorrows are past and over. 2. I know of a peaceful eventide;
And when I am faint and weary,
At times
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Gracia Grindal
- Aug 16, 2020
- 3 min
HYMN 149 Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart
Philippians 4:9-14 Text: Edward H. Plumptre (1821-1891). Tune: Arthur Henry Messiter (1834-1916) 1. Rejoice, O pure in heart,
Rejoice, give thanks, and sing;
Your festal banner wave on high,
The cross of Christ your King.
R/Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice, give thanks, and sing! 2. Bright youth and snow-crowned age,
Both men and women, raise
On high your free, exulting song,
Declare God's wondrous praise.
R/ 3. Still lift your standard high,
Still c
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Gracia Grindal
- Aug 15, 2020
- 4 min
HYMN 148 Evening and Morning
German: Die Güldne Sonne Text: Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676). Johann Georg Ebeling (1620-1676) 1. The golden morning,
Joy her adorning,
On us is gleaming,
Rays brightly beaming,
With her beloved heart-quickening light.
My head and members
Lay deep in their slumbers,
But now awaking,
All sleep from me shaking,
Gazing on heav’n, I rejoice at the sight.
2. Mine eye’s beholding
God’s work unfolding,
Made for His glory,
Telling the story
Of all His power so mighty and great
And wh
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Gracia Grindal
- Aug 14, 2020
- 3 min
HYMN 147 He's Got the Whole World in his Hands
Norwegian: Han har den heile vide verda Psalm 92:4; Psalm 102:25-27 Text: African American Spiritual. Tune: African American Spiritual 1 He's got the whole world in his hands.
He's got the whole world in his hands.
He's got the whole world in his hands.
He's got the whole world in his hands. 2 He's got the wind and the rain in his hands.
R/
He's got the whole world in his hands. 3 He's got the little tiny baby in his hands
R/
He's got the whole world in his hands. 4 He's
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Gracia Grindal
- Aug 13, 2020
- 3 min
HYMN 146 On our Way Rejoicing
Psalm 84:4 Text: John B. D. Monsell (1811-1875) Tune: Frances Ridley Havergal (1836-1879) 1. On our way rejoicing,
As we homeward move,
Hearken to our praises,
O Thou God of love!
Is there grief or sadness?
Thine it cannot be!
Is our sky beclouded?
Clouds are not from Thee!
On our way rejoicing,
As we homeward move,
Hearken to our praises,
O Thou God of love! 2. If with honest-hearted
Love for God and man,
Day by day Thou find us
Doing what we can,
Thou Who giv'st the seed-
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Gracia Grindal
- Aug 12, 2020
- 3 min
HYMN 145 I'm a Pilgrim, And I'm a Stranger
Swedish: Jag är främling, Jag är en pilgrim Text: Mary Stanley Bunce Dana Shindler (1810-1883) Tune: Oskar Ahnfelt (1813-1882) 1. I'm a pilgrim, and I'm a stranger,
I can tarry, I can tarry but a night;
Do not detain me, for I am going
To where the fountains are ever flowing:
I'm a pilgrim, and I'm a stranger,
I can tarry, I can tarry but a night. 2. There the glory is ever shining;
O my longing heart, my longing heart is there:
Here in this country so dark and dreary
I long
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