Today’s hymn comes from English hymn writer Isaac Watts. This one is an evening song, for reflection on the day gone. I hope this can be a blessing to you; enjoy!
And now another day is gone, I’ll sing my Maker’s praise! My comforts every hour make known His providence and grace.
But how my childhood runs to waste My sins how great their sum! Lord, give me pardon for the past, And strength for days to come.
I lay my body down to sleep, Let angels guard my head; And, through the hours of darkness, keep Their watch around my head.
With cheerful heart I close mine eyes, Since thou wilt not remove; And in the morning let me rise Rejoicing in thy love.
Today’s hymn is written by Fanny Crosby, who needs no introduction! I’m sure someone today needs to read this; enjoy!
O child of God, wait patiently When dark thy path may be, And let thy faith lean trustingly On Him who cares for Thee; And though the clouds hang drearily Upon the brow of night, Yet in the morning joy will come, And fill thy soul with light.
O child of God, He loveth thee, And thou art all His own; With gentle hand He leadeth thee, Thou dost not walk alone; And though thou watchest wearily The long and stormy night, Yet in the morning joy will come, And fill thy soul with light.
O child of God, how peacefully He calms thy fears to rest, And draws thee upward tenderly, Where dwell the pure and blest; And He who bendeth silently Above the gloom of night, Will take thee home where endless joy Shall fill thy soul with light.
Today’s hymn is another one exhorting our souls to sing! This one is written by the much loved duo Matt Papa and Matt Boswell. Enjoy!
O sing my soul the ancient song And lend Your highest praise To Him who is the King of old And dwells in endless days How resplendent His glory How majestic His Name Now to the Uncreated One Oh let the anthem raise
O worship Him our Father God The Spirit and the Word Who fashioned all things from His joy And saw that it was good What perfection of friendship What communion we shared But choosing death we fell from life Aside the guilty pair
Now hear my soul the gospel song Attend the joyful news For Christ has come the perfect Son His Father’s will to choose In our place He did suffer In our place became sin The death of death the death of Christ Who stands alive again
Now people of the risen Lord O hear the call to go Into the world we have been sent As messengers of hope Christ alone be our treasure Christ alone our reward Come bid the nations sing with us The praises of the Lord
Today’s hymn was a suggestion from a subscriber; I do love it when you send me recommendations so keep them coming! Not much is known about this Lutheran hymn, other than it is written by Finnish poet Julius L. F. Krohn. Nonetheless, enjoy reading this one!
O sing my soul, your Maker’s praise In grateful hymns ascending; Whose steadfast love has crowned your days With heav’nly gifts un ending. I sought the Lord, He heard my cry; His holy angels hover nigh The tents of those who love Him.
The Lord is good to those who seek His face in time of sorrow, Providing comfort to the weak And grace for each tomorrow. Though grief may tarry for a night, The morn shall break in joy and light With blessings from His presence.
The Lord will turn His face in peace When troubled souls draw near Him; His loving kindness shall not cease To those who trust and fear Him. Our God will not forsake His own; Eternal is His heav’nly throne; His kingdom stands forever.
Today’s hymn comes from German poet Sigmund von Birken (1626-1681), son of an evangelical pastor in Bohemia. This one is a popular hymn in Lutheran churches, and you can see why with the rich theological words. Enjoy this one!
Let us ever walk with Jesus, follow his example pure, flee the world which would deceive us and to sin our souls allure. Ever in his footsteps treading, body here, yet soul above, full of faith and hope and love, let us do the Father’s bidding. Faithful Lord, abide with me; Saviour, lead; I follow thee.
Let us suffer here with Jesus, to his image e’er conform; heaven’s glory soon will please us, sunshine follow on the storm. Though we sow in tears of sorrow, we shall reap in heav’nly joy, and the fears that now annoy shall be laughter on the morrow. Christ, I suffer here with thee; there, O share thy joy with me.
Let us also die with Jesus; his death from the second death, from our soul’s destruction, frees us, quickens us with life’s glad breath. Let us mortify, while living, flesh and blood and die to sin, and the grave that shuts us in shall but prove the gate to heaven. Jesus, here I die to thee, there to live eternally.
Let us gladly live with Jesus; since he’s risen from the dead, death and grave must soon release us. Jesus, thou art now our head. We are truly thine own members, where thou livest, there live we; take and own us constantly, faithful Friend, as thy dear brethren. Jesus, here I live to thee, also there eternally.
Today’s hymn comes from pastor Jeremy Walker, a pastor of an independent reformed Baptist church in the UK. Pastor Jeremy wrote this after spending time talking with a saint who was near leaving earth to be at home with the Lord1. I hope you enjoy reading and mediating on this one, longing for your own journey Home; enjoy!
My day is drawing to an end, The light of life grows dim; My thoughts to Christ all sweetly tend, For soon I’ll be with Him.
I must put off this feeble tent, But death itself defy; My soul released, I’ll make ascent To be with Christ on high.
The sufferings of this present time Soon swallowed up in love; Out of this pain and darkness climb— Glory to come above!
My soul with Him in perfect joy Will wait the coming morn; I know that nothing can destroy The hope of that new dawn.
In Christ most happy and most blessed, A body new I’ll take; And all be peace, delight, and rest When in His form I wake.
And much that I have known below Shall quickly fade away, But life in Christ I’ll ever know, In God’s eternal day.
Today is a short but sweet one. Another one from Joseph Hart, writer of ‘Come Ye Sinners’, I hope you can say the same today. Enjoy!
How good is the God we adore, Our faithful unchangeable Friend: Whose love is as great as His power, And knows neither measure nor end!
‘Tis Jesus, the First and the Last, Whose Spirit shall guide us safe home; We’ll praise Him for all that is past, And trust Him for all that’s to come.
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