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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.
The image above is of Dorothe Engelbretsdatter (1636-1716) the first known Norwegian woman hymn writer.
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HYMN FOR PENTECOST 20 With Broken Heart and Contrite Sigh
Text: Cornelius Elven (1793-1873). Tune: Penitence The Pharissee and Publican 1 With broken heart and contrite sigh A trembling sinner, Lord, I cry: Thy pardoning grace is rich and free O God, be merciful to me. 2 I smite upon my troubled breast, With deep and conscience guilt oppressed; Christ and His cross my only plea: O God, be merciful to me. 3 Far off I stand with tearful eyes, Nor dare uplift them to the skies; But Thou dost all my anguish see: O God, be merciful to

Gracia Grindal
Oct 22, 20253 min read


HYMN FOR PENTECOST 19 Jesus I Long for your blessed communion
Text: Peder Hygom (1692-1764) Tune: Folk tune from Ryfylke 1. Jesus, I long for your blessed communion, Yearning possesses my heart and my mind. Break down all barriers that hinder my union. Draw me to you, O Redeemer most kind! Show me now clearly my need that is crying. Show me the pain of the wrongs that I do. That unto sin I may daily be dying, And in the Spirit live only to you. 2. Quicken my soul thro’ your blood and your merit. Send me your Spirit and help me to prov

Gracia Grindal
Oct 13, 20254 min read


HYMN FOR PENTECOST 18 Let all Things Now Living
Text: Katherin Kennitcott Davis (1892-1980). Tune: Ashgrove Welsh Folktune Jesus healing the ten lepers. James Tissot 1 Let all...

Gracia Grindal
Oct 6, 20253 min read


HYMN FOR PENTECOST 17 Entrust while on your journey/Great is thy Faithfulness, etc
English: Entrust while on Your Journey German: Befiehl du deine Wege Norwegian: Velt alle dine veier Text: Paul Gerhard (1607-1674)...

Gracia Grindal
Sep 29, 20254 min read


HYMN FOR PENTECOST 16 The Rich Man and Lazarus
Text: Medieval English ballad Tune: English folk tune Lazarus at the rich man's gate Fyodor Bronnikov 1886 1. As it fell out upon a...

Gracia Grindal
Sep 22, 20254 min read
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