Showing posts with label Hymn. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hymn. Show all posts

Sunday, September 6, 2026

Old Fashioned Sunday Hymn Sing #152


Welcome to the 152nd Old Fashioned Sunday Hymn Sing!

I miss the old hymns that I remember from my childhood - there were no drums, no electric guitar and no mind numbing beat. It was just voices and maybe a piano or an organ. The choir led the congregation in singing - and the words of these hymns are poetic. I realize that there is a need for the modern "seeker oriented" worship music - but it is also necessary to have deeper songs (no offense intended to anyone who prefers the newer church songs).

I decided to have an "Old Fashion Sunday Hymn Sing" once a month on this blog.
I personally do NOT have a great singing voice - I used to play the guitar & piano but my voice is NOT an instrument. That's the great thing about this digital hymn sing, you can warble along without being embarrassed or without offending anyone else.

The hymns that we will be studying are taken from an old hymnal from a Baptist church that is no longer in existence - "The North American Hymnal" published in 1956 by "THE ROGER WILLIAMS PRESS"

I will also try to find a version of the featured hymn on "YouTube" to share with you each month.


Today's featured hymn is "Majestic Sweetness Sits Enthroned" and the author is Samuel Stennett.  This author was born in Exeter (England) but spent most of his life in London.  His father was a Baptist minister and Samuel became the assistant pastor (eventually taking over as head pastor once his father passed away).  Samuel wrote a few poems and hymns but he was mostly known for his doctrinal writings.  His grandfather was Joseph Stennett who was much more talented at hymn writing.

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I have included two videos of this hymn (after the lyrics below).  The second video is a softer version of this song.
Enjoy!


Turn with me to number 354 in your hymnals and let's sing:


Majestic Sweetness Sits Enthroned
written by Samuel Stennett (171725-1795) & composed by Thomas Hastings (1784-1872)

1. Majestic sweetness sits enthroned Upon the Savior's brow;  His head with radiant glories crowned.  His lips with grace o'erflow.  His lips with grace o'erflow.


2.  No mortal can with Him compare, Among the sons of men;  Fairer is He than all the fair Who fill the heav'nly train.  Who fill the heav'nly train.


3.  He saw me plunged in deep distress, And flew to my relief;  For me He bore the shameful cross, And carried all my grief.  And carried all my grief.


4.  To Him I owe my life and breath, And all the joys I have;  He makes me triumph over death, And saves me from the grave.  And saves me from the grave.



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Sunday, August 2, 2026

Old Fashioned Sunday Hymn Sing #151


Welcome to the 151st Old Fashioned Sunday Hymn Sing!

I miss the old hymns that I remember from my childhood - there were no drums, no electric guitar and no mind numbing beat. It was just voices and maybe a piano or an organ. The choir led the congregation in singing - and the words of these hymns are poetic. I realize that there is a need for the modern "seeker oriented" worship music - but it is also necessary to have deeper songs (no offense intended to anyone who prefers the newer church songs).

I decided to have an "Old Fashion Sunday Hymn Sing" once a month on this blog.
I personally do NOT have a great singing voice - I used to play the guitar & piano but my voice is NOT an instrument. That's the great thing about this digital hymn sing, you can warble along without being embarrassed or without offending anyone else.

The hymns that we will be studying are taken from an old hymnal from a Baptist church that is no longer in existence - "The North American Hymnal" published in 1956 by "THE ROGER WILLIAMS PRESS"

I will also try to find a version of the featured hymn on "YouTube" to share with you each month.


Today's featured hymn is "Sweet the Moments, Rich in Blessing" and the author is James Allen.  This author has a very odd history.  He began by attending St. John's College in Cambridge (England).  He left university to become an  "Inghamite" (a follower of Benjamin Ingham who was the founder of the Moravian church in England).  He then switched to a different Christian sect called  "Sandemanian" (this sect was first known as being a Glassite or a follower of Jon Glas.  The sect was then led by Robert Sandeman - known as "Sandemania").  In the end, he built a chapel on his estate and ministered there until his death (he also published a few hymnal books). 


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I have included two videos of this hymn (after the lyrics below).  The second version is more modern.
Enjoy!


Turn with me to number 145 in your hymnals and let's sing:


Sweet the Moments, Rich in Blessing
written by James Allen (1734-1804) & adapted from "Ringe recht wenn Gottes Gnade"

1. Sweet the moments, rich in blessing, Which before the cross we spend;  Life and health, and peace possessing, From the sinner's dying Friend.


2.  Here we rest in wonder, viewing All our sins on Jesus laid;  Here we see redemption flowing From the sacrifice He made.


3.  Here we find the dawn of heaven, While upon the cross we gaze;  See our trespasses forgiven, And our songs of triumph raise.


4.  O that near the cross abiding, We may to the Savior cleave;  Naught with Him our hearts dividing, All for Him content to leave.
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Sunday, July 5, 2026

Old Fashioned Sunday Hymn Sing #150


Welcome to the 150th Old Fashioned Sunday Hymn Sing!

I miss the old hymns that I remember from my childhood - there were no drums, no electric guitar and no mind numbing beat. It was just voices and maybe a piano or an organ. The choir led the congregation in singing - and the words of these hymns are poetic. I realize that there is a need for the modern "seeker oriented" worship music - but it is also necessary to have deeper songs (no offense intended to anyone who prefers the newer church songs).

I decided to have an "Old Fashion Sunday Hymn Sing" once a month on this blog.
I personally do NOT have a great singing voice - I used to play the guitar & piano but my voice is NOT an instrument. That's the great thing about this digital hymn sing, you can warble along without being embarrassed or without offending anyone else.

The hymns that we will be studying are taken from an old hymnal from a Baptist church that is no longer in existence - "The North American Hymnal" published in 1956 by "THE ROGER WILLIAMS PRESS"

I will also try to find a version of the featured hymn on "YouTube" to share with you each month.


Today's featured hymn is "Spirit Divine, Attend Our Prayer" and the author is Andrew Reed.  He was a D.D. (Doctor of Divinity).  He was the founder of "The London Orphan Asylum," "The Asylum for Fatherless Children," “The Asylum for Idiots”, "The Infant Orphan Asylum," and "The Hospital for Incurables".  However, his greatest achievement was his published The Hymn Book.  He began working on this book in 1817 and it was finally published in 1842.  Originally, the hymns written by Andrew Reed (and some by his wife) were anonymous but after his death were attributed to him. 

When it comes to spiritual warfare, it is said that the most important weapon that we have is prayer (see link to previous post below).  Also, at the very end of this post is a link to a video about finding answers to prayer.

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I have included two videos of this hymn (after the lyrics below).  The lyrics in the videos are a little different than the typed lyrics (I prefer the typed ones).
Enjoy!


Turn with me to number 201 in your hymnals and let's sing:


Spirit Divine, Attend Our Prayer
written by Andrew Reed (1787-1862) & composed by Johann Crueger's Praxis Pietatis Melica 1653

1. Spirit divine, attend our prayer, And make our hearts Thy home;  Descend with all Thy gracious power;  Come Holy Spirit, come.


2.  Come as the light;  to waiting minds, That long the truth to know, Reveal the narrow path of right, The way of duty show.


3.  Come as the fire;  enkindle now The sacrificial flame.  That all our souls an offering be To our Redeemer's name.


4.  Come as the dew;  on hearts that pine Descend in this still hour, Till every barren place shall own With joy Thy quickening power.


5.  Come as the wind;  sweep clean away What dead within us lies, And search and freshen all our souls With living energies.



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Sunday, June 7, 2026

Old Fashioned Sunday Hymn Sing #149


Welcome to the 149th Old Fashioned Sunday Hymn Sing!

I miss the old hymns that I remember from my childhood - there were no drums, no electric guitar and no mind numbing beat. It was just voices and maybe a piano or an organ. The choir led the congregation in singing - and the words of these hymns are poetic. I realize that there is a need for the modern "seeker oriented" worship music - but it is also necessary to have deeper songs (no offense intended to anyone who prefers the newer church songs).

I decided to have an "Old Fashion Sunday Hymn Sing" once a month on this blog.
I personally do NOT have a great singing voice - I used to play the guitar & piano but my voice is NOT an instrument. That's the great thing about this digital hymn sing, you can warble along without being embarrassed or without offending anyone else.

The hymns that we will be studying are taken from an old hymnal from a Baptist church that is no longer in existence - "The North American Hymnal" published in 1956 by "THE ROGER WILLIAMS PRESS"

I will also try to find a version of the featured hymn on "YouTube" to share with you each month.


Today's featured hymn is "Behold a Stranger at the Door" and the author is Joseph Grigg.  He was born in a very poor family.  Instead of being trained in the mechanical industry, he became an assistant minister in a Presbyterian church in London.  He is really only known for two hymns - today's featured hymn and "Jesus and Can it Ever Be".

hat the Bible is inspired by God and that it quotes God's Word, but I now no longer believe that it is to be worshiped as God Himself.  What I found out from my study is that God's Word is inside of us - it is in our hearts.  Also, I found out that God's Word is forever established in heaven and NOT forever established in written form in our paper Bibles.
Please take the time to read through all three parts and please research your own Bible to confirm that God's Word is inside of us and stands firm forever in heaven.


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I have included two videos of this hymn after the lyrics below.  The second version has extra lyrics that are not listed below.
Enjoy!


Turn with me to number 237 in your hymnals and let's sing:


Behold a Stranger at the Door
written by Joseph Grigg (1720-1768) & composed by John E. Gould (1821-1875)

1. Behold a Stranger at the door!  He gently knocks, has knocked before, Has waited long, is waiting still;  You treat no other friend so ill.


2.  O lovely attitude!  He stands with melting heart and laden hands;  O matchless kindness!  He shows This matchless kindess to His foes.


3.  But will He prove a friend indeed?  He will the very friend you need;  The Friend of sinners - yes 'tis He, With garments dyed on Calvary.


4.  Rise, touched with gratitude divine;  Turn out His enemy and thine, That soul destroying monster, sin, And let the heavenly Stranger in.



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Sunday, May 31, 2026

Energy, Frequency & Vibration #15 (Part2) - Bathed in COLORS (Sagrada Familia Cathedral)

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Energy, Frequency & Vibration #15 (Part2) - Bathed in COLORS
(Sagrada Familia Cathedral)

I had to do a Part2 to #15 in the series on "Energy, Frequency & Vibration" because of a trip that my sister took recently. In the first part of #15 in this series, we talked about the beneficial color therapy that is possible from church stained glass windows.  We learned that it is our Heavenly Father who created color and we also studied the many colors mentioned in the book of Revelation (click HERE to read Part1 of #15 - STAINED GLASS WINDOWS).  
Let's consider a couple examples of when we received color therapy without realizing it:
- watching a sunset and being bathed in orange, yellow and red rays of color.
- walking through a mountain forest and the glimmering dashes of sunshine seem to be green and blue in color reflecting off of the evergreen trees.

In part1 of #15 I was trying to give examples of being bathed in color.  Nothing shows what I was trying to say better than the pictures that my sister took when she was visiting the "Sagrada Familia Cathedral" in Spain.

A few months ago we completed detailing the frequency of each color (see chart below).  Today I will be giving you better examples of BEING BATHED IN COLORS.

If you missed the COLOR introduction post please click HERE to read that in it's entirety.
Just to refresh our memories - below is the frequency chart from the previous COLOR posts (and a link to each color post beneath this chart):

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Just as another reminder, in months past we also learned about the shapes of church windows and how those patterns might have a significance when it comes to music that glorifies God.
(click HERE to read "CHURCH WINDOW SHAPES")
 

Again, we are not worshiping the building - we are God's temple:

"Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst?  If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person; for God’s temple is sacred, and you together are that temple."
1 Corinthians 3:16-17


I think I will have to do a separate post about the "Sagrada Familia Cathedral" talking about it's amazing history but in this post we are still focusing on color therapy.
These pictures take my breath away, so I can't imagine what it must have been like to actually be there in person.

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photo by Monique Ouellette-Fittler

I will just briefly describe the goal of the stained glass window color palette.  On one side of the cathedral are cooler colors representing a sunrise.  On the other side are warmer colors representing a sunset.  You can see the difference in the collage below: 



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photo by Monique Ouellette-Fittler

ENJOY the pictures below!

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Look at the rays of sunshine picking up the color from the glass.  It is truly a color bath!

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Notice that the pillars and stonework pickup color from sunshine gleaming through the stained glass windows.

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Now the cooler sunrise side of the cathedral.

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Look at the purple and orange hues being soaked up by the ceiling.

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Enjoy every second of being bathed in God's glorious color creations.  Whether it is in nature or worshiping God in a church building where sunshine is gleaming through stained glass windows. 






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