Sometimes few and simple lyrics say more than a song with eight verses. I love this instrumental version of the doxology by Michael Gungor. Check out this video and spend some time praising God from whom all blessings flow!
Doxology
Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
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Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Rejoice
Back in September my friend Aaron was going to a wedding in Seattle, but he couldn't drive because he was recovering from knee surgery. He talked his roommates and me into going with him to be his chauffeurs, and we made a little roadtrip out of it!
We stopped at the top of the pass on our way out of town...Todd looks super creepy, and my hair is gigantic, but check out the colors of that sunrise! It was gorgeous!
Once we got to Seattle we did some touristy things...
And we had a blast at Aaron's friend's wedding reception too. Aaron told me just a few days ago that the bride had just sent him a text saying we had the best pictures out of everyone haha!
That Sunday we decided to check out Mars Hill Church before we headed back to Jackson. We sang this song written by Dustin Kensrue and released on his new album The Water And The Blood. I think it's a rare, but good, mix of rejoicing in what God has done for us, and at the same time acknowledging His power and glory. So have a listen, and be reminded that no matter what's going on right now, we can rejoice this Wednesday!
Rejoice
Come and stand before your Maker
Full of wonder, full of fear
Come behold His power and glory
Yet with confidence draw near
For the one who holds the heavens
And commands the stars above
Is the God who bends to bless us
With an unrelenting love
Chorus:
Rejoice, come and lift your hands and
Raise your voice, He is worthy of our praise
Rejoice, sing of mercies of your King
And with trembling, rejoice
We are children of the promise
The beloved of the Lord
Won with everlasting kindness
Bought with sacrificial blood
Bringing reconciliation
To a world that longs to know
The affections of a Father
Who will never let them go
Chorus
All our sickness, all our sorrows
Jesus carried up the hill
He has walked this path before us
He is walking with us still
Turning tragedy to triumph
Turning agony to praise
There is blessing in the battle
So take heart and stand amazed
Rejoice, when you cry to Him He hears
Your voice, He will wipe away your tears
Rejoice, in the midst of suffering
He will help you sing
Chorus
We stopped at the top of the pass on our way out of town...Todd looks super creepy, and my hair is gigantic, but check out the colors of that sunrise! It was gorgeous!
Once we got to Seattle we did some touristy things...
And we had a blast at Aaron's friend's wedding reception too. Aaron told me just a few days ago that the bride had just sent him a text saying we had the best pictures out of everyone haha!
That Sunday we decided to check out Mars Hill Church before we headed back to Jackson. We sang this song written by Dustin Kensrue and released on his new album The Water And The Blood. I think it's a rare, but good, mix of rejoicing in what God has done for us, and at the same time acknowledging His power and glory. So have a listen, and be reminded that no matter what's going on right now, we can rejoice this Wednesday!
Rejoice
Come and stand before your Maker
Full of wonder, full of fear
Come behold His power and glory
Yet with confidence draw near
For the one who holds the heavens
And commands the stars above
Is the God who bends to bless us
With an unrelenting love
Chorus:
Rejoice, come and lift your hands and
Raise your voice, He is worthy of our praise
Rejoice, sing of mercies of your King
And with trembling, rejoice
We are children of the promise
The beloved of the Lord
Won with everlasting kindness
Bought with sacrificial blood
Bringing reconciliation
To a world that longs to know
The affections of a Father
Who will never let them go
Chorus
All our sickness, all our sorrows
Jesus carried up the hill
He has walked this path before us
He is walking with us still
Turning tragedy to triumph
Turning agony to praise
There is blessing in the battle
So take heart and stand amazed
Rejoice, when you cry to Him He hears
Your voice, He will wipe away your tears
Rejoice, in the midst of suffering
He will help you sing
Chorus
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Come Ye Sinners
This is the first of what I'm calling Wednesday Worship, which will hopefully be a semi-regular feature on my blog. As I go through my week, it seems like Wednesdays are always kind of tough, but what better time to engage your heart in praise and worship of our God?
Today I'm sharing with you one of my favorite versions of the hymn "Come Ye Sinners" written by Joseph Hart in 1759. From what I've read, it sounds like his early life was characterized by sin and searching, and it wasn't until he was 45 that he was truly saved. He spent much of the last nine years of his life writing hymns telling the story of sin, grace, redemption, and the hope of eternal life.
This version of the song was rearranged and recorded by The Blackthorn Project, from their Bluing of the Sky album. Take a good look at the lyrics of this hymn, and be encouraged that these words, though written centuries ago, ring true for your soul as well.
Today I'm sharing with you one of my favorite versions of the hymn "Come Ye Sinners" written by Joseph Hart in 1759. From what I've read, it sounds like his early life was characterized by sin and searching, and it wasn't until he was 45 that he was truly saved. He spent much of the last nine years of his life writing hymns telling the story of sin, grace, redemption, and the hope of eternal life.
This version of the song was rearranged and recorded by The Blackthorn Project, from their Bluing of the Sky album. Take a good look at the lyrics of this hymn, and be encouraged that these words, though written centuries ago, ring true for your soul as well.
Come Ye Sinners
Come ye sinners poor and needy
weak and wounded sick and sore.
Jesus ready stands to save you
full of pity love and power.
Come ye thirsty, come and welcome
God’s free bounty, glorify.
True belief and true repentance,
every grace that brings you nigh.
Come ye weary heavy-laden,
lost and ruined by the fall.
If you tarry ’til you’re better,
you will never come at all.
I will arise and go to Jesus
he will embrace me in his arms.
In the arms of my dear savior
O there are ten thousand charms.
From The Bluing Of The Sky, released 17 November 2006
Public domain; arrangement © 1998 Mole End Music. Arranged by Michael Card and Craig Duncan. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
Rearranged by Timothy Floyd Thornton & Laura Elizabeth Thornton © Bricklayer Music Publishing 2006 (ASCAP). All rights reserved. Registered with CCLI.
weak and wounded sick and sore.
Jesus ready stands to save you
full of pity love and power.
Come ye thirsty, come and welcome
God’s free bounty, glorify.
True belief and true repentance,
every grace that brings you nigh.
Come ye weary heavy-laden,
lost and ruined by the fall.
If you tarry ’til you’re better,
you will never come at all.
I will arise and go to Jesus
he will embrace me in his arms.
In the arms of my dear savior
O there are ten thousand charms.
From The Bluing Of The Sky, released 17 November 2006
Public domain; arrangement © 1998 Mole End Music. Arranged by Michael Card and Craig Duncan. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
Rearranged by Timothy Floyd Thornton & Laura Elizabeth Thornton © Bricklayer Music Publishing 2006 (ASCAP). All rights reserved. Registered with CCLI.
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