Hymns

Sometimes a light surprises

March 10, 2025

by William CowperPublished in the Olney Hymns (1779), Book iii., No. 48 (7.6.7.6) 1. Sometimes a light surprisesthe Christian while he sings;it is the Lord who riseswith healing in His wings;when com…

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Come, we that love the Lord

March 2, 2025

by Isaac Watts written in 1707 (6.6.8.6) I come back to v3 often, to remind myself of the blessings we know in this life. We speak and sing about 'taking up our crosses' as we follow in the steps…

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Amazing Grace (verse 9)

February 7, 2025

by William Cowper Verse 9 of ‘Amazing Grace’, written in 1773 (8.6.8.6) Not often sung, but typical Cowper! Full of thankfulness as he gazes into eternity. “What thanks I owe you, and what love,…

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We were once as you are

February 7, 2025

by John Newton Hymn #3 of the 'Olney Hymnal' (7.6.7.6) 1. Shall men pretend to pleasureWho never knew the LORD?Can all the worldling’s treasureTrue peace of mind afford?They shall obtain this …

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How sweet and awful is the place

February 7, 2025

by Isaac Watts First published in his Hymns and Sacred Songs, 1707 (edition 1709, Book iii., No. 13) 8.6.8.6 1. How sweet and aweful is the placeWith Christ within the doorsWhile everlasting love di…

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I will trust and not be afraid

February 7, 2025

by John Newton Published in the Olney Hymns (1779), Book iii., No. 37 (10.11.10.11) 1. Begone, unbelief,My Saviour is near,And for my reliefWill surely appear;By prayer let me wrestle,And he…

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