Beneath the Cross
This beautiful hymn written in Scotland in the 19th century points us to the treasure which believers have in the cross of Jesus. While the cross is usually associated with torture and death, these were just the means to secure […]
Comfort
Higher Than I
Inspired by Psalm 61 and an old hymn, this song presents Jesus as the fulfillment of what the “rock that is higher than I” refers to. Jesus is our true refuge from all enemies including sin, death, and evil, and […]
Hope in the House of the Lord
This is a song for all of those who have been hurt by the church before (which if we’re honest is everyone who has ever been a part of a church!). The church will never be perfect yet is held […]
My Savior Cares
This beautiful hymn was obviously written by someone acquainted with deep grief. While Christians are assured of God’s acceptance in the gospel and His sovereign care for them in the Scriptures, we can easily lose our experiential grasp of these […]
I Rest My Weary Soul in Thee
This beautiful hymn text is a jewel of English hymnody, reminding believers of the rest, strength, joy, consolation, and hope that is ours through our relationship with our savior Jesus. In Him we have everlasting love (Romans 8:35), the light […]
I Rest My Weary Soul in Thee
This beautiful hymn text is a jewel of English hymnody, reminding believers of the rest, strength, joy, consolation, and hope that is ours through our relationship with our savior Jesus. In Him we have everlasting love (Romans 8:35), the light […]
Hope to Be Happy Again
Many Christians struggle with doubt, depression, and distance from God, compounded by a belief that somehow these mean that our faith is not genuine. Consider this passage from the book of Hebrews (chapter 10): Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence […]
He Gives
This hymn points us to the truth of Matthew 11:28-29: “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and […]
My Shepherd Will Lead (Psalm 23)
This is a setting of Psalm 23 to the beautiful folk tune LOCH LOMOND, a traditional Scottish melody for the folk song “the Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond.” While the folk song speaks of longing for a love to return […]
Speak to Us
This song is a prayer for Jesus, the Living Word to speak freshly into our lives, particuarly as we approach a sermon or Scripture reading. “The word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to […]