I Lay My Sins on Jesus
This hymn was originally written by Horatius Bonar, who has been called the prince of the Scottish hymnwriters. In it we are reminded of how God invites us to bring our sins to Jesus not just initially when we come […]
Hymns
Hymns
God of Mercy
A vital part of our worship must be that of confession and repentance, for if we are not maintaining a healthy, reconciled relationship with God, our time of praise and adoration will be hypocritical and contrived. Different traditions insert a […]
Depth of Mercy
I know of no other hymn writer who could express the remorse and terror of our own sinfulness than Charles Wesley. This powerful song is a cry to the God who has graciously saved us even when we shook our […]
There Is No Greater Portrait
The best modern songs, whether they be for worship or part of pop culture, tell a story. The story at the heart of Christian worship is the gospel of Jesus and Him crucified (1 Corinthians 2:2). There Is No Greater […]
I’ll Never Forsake You
This is an original song based loosely on a hymn titled “O Zion, Afflicted” by John Roberts (1822-1877). It is a reminder of God’s covenant love and faithful promise to work all things for good for His children (Romans 8:28), […]
Not In Me
What would it sound like for the Pharisee in Luke 18:9-14 to repent? His prayer begins proclaiming what he has not done, with a list of people he is “not like”. So, repentance must be renouncing such boasts before God. […]
Where Is Room
This is a song about how the gospel rescues us from various kinds of struggle – doubt, guilt and shame, self-righteous striving, and pride. It is a song inspired by a couple of lines from Albert Midlane’s obscure hymn “Sinner, […]
By Grace Alone
One of the most precious songs to the Reformed Praise writers, this hymn, based on Psalm 130, was penned by Martin Luther himself. Luther was a Monk in the Roman church who diligently sought peace with God through his holy […]
Worthy
In their book Worthy: Celebrating the Value of Women, Eric Schumacher and Elyse Fitzpatrick argue that God’s worth is seen, in part, in what he has made. Therefore, as we see the worth of women, created in his image, we […]