by Brian | Mar 17, 2012 | Hymns
I arise today Through the strength of heaven; Light of the sun, Splendor of fire, Speed of lightning, Swiftness of the wind, Depth of the sea, Stability of the earth, Firmness of the rock. I arise today Through God’s strength to pilot me; God’s might to uphold me,...
by Brian | Mar 10, 2012 | Hymns
A hymn by Frederick William Faber: And by Thy being One, Ever by that alone, Couldst Thou do, and doest, what Thou hast done. We from Thy oneness come, Beyond it cannot roam, And in Thy oneness find our one eternal home. Blest be Thy Unity ! All joys are one to me, —...
by Brian | Mar 3, 2012 | Hymns
A translation of Isaiah 52:13-53:12, by Alec Motyer. This bears some slow , thoughtful reading… Behold! My Servant will succeed. He will be raised, and uplifted, and exalted indeed! Just as many were shocked over you – (his appearance – such disfigurement beyond...
by Brian | Feb 25, 2012 | Hymns
A hymn by Charles Wesley. Arise, my soul, arise; shake off thy guilty fears; The bleeding sacrifice in my behalf appears: Before the throne my surety stands, Before the throne my surety stands, My name is written on His hands. He ever lives above, for me to intercede;...
by Brian | Feb 18, 2012 | Hymns
A hymn by Isaac Watts, from Psalm 90. Our God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home. Under the shadow of Thy throne Thy saints have dwelt secure; Sufficient is Thine arm alone, And our defense is...
by Brian | Feb 11, 2012 | Hymns
A hymn by Augustus Toplady: A Sovreign Protector I have, Unseen, yet forever at hand, Unchangeably faithful to save, Almighty to rule and command. He smiles, and my comforts abound; His grace as the dew shall descend; And walls of salvation surround The soul He...
