Posts tagged Hymn House
Let Me Count The Ways

This song by songwriter Kip Fox is a great reminder of God’s faithfulness to His people. Though we so often turn away from God, choosing to do what we know we should not, He forgives us. In fact, He pursues us with a relentless love, and despite our infidelity, He is faithful to us even to the point of death on the cross.

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There Will Be Rest

"There Will Be Rest" flowed out of experiences in New York City where everyone is seemingly running to try to keep their head above water. This song is meant to be both a song of lament and a song of assurance. As we cry out to God with the hurts of this world, we are reminded that God meets us in that hurt, that He is bringing healing, and in Jesus we have rest both now and not yet. 

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Send Me

"Send Me" is a song about...you guessed it, getting sent. The heart of this song is that God has set us free from sin and now, being forgiven, sends us out to love and serve our neighbor. Not a mandated serving, but a response to the love that we have been shown through Christ.

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Nothing But The Blood

"Nothing But The Blood" was written by Baptist preacher, Robert Lowry (1826-1899). Stylistically, the hymn uses an adapted call and response posing first a question and then providing an answer. The main theme of the song continually points singers and listeners alike to the forgiving work of Christ on the cross.

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This Is My Father's World

"This is My Father's World" is an early 20th century hymn, written by Maltbie D. Babcock. A poetic portrayal of all creation praising God. In a world that we seem to worry more and more about and try desperately to control this song is a reminder that we are not in control and that isn't something we need to worry about.

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