See the Lord of Glory Dying
This passion hymn invites us to behold Jesus on the cross, both to remember how deeply our sins have stung him, and to remember that freedom from death and sin – true life – is found by looking to Him. […]
Style: Traditional
Though I Was Born an Orphan
One of the central applications of the Gospel is to imitate it. Israel was to love the sojourner because they were sojourners in the land of Egypt (Deuteronomy 10:16). If they, when fatherless, widowed and homeless, were fed, clothed and […]
I Once Was Ignorant of Grace
In the tradition of songs like “And Can It Be,” this song articulates a Christian’s journey from one who is “ignorant of grace” to one comes to know God’s grace shown at the cross, then to one who will forever […]
Praise God Who Gave this Day to Me
This is a hymn intended to be sung in private or family worship at the start of each day. It reminds us of the great truths of Romans 5:1 “Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God […]
Beyond Measure
One of the things that continues to grip me about my Christian faith is that I am a Christian at all. God’s patience toward me continues to leave me awed and amazed at his love. I see the same thing […]
The Gospel of Grace
The gospel, the good news of Jesus’ death for our sins and new life in Him, is sometimes regarded as a message that only unbelievers need to hear. When we preach about Jesus’ death for sinners only at “outreach” or […]
Jesus, Priceless Treasure
A Christian is one who loves Jesus (John 8:42). Even though the Bible defines love in terms of obedience and character in such places as John 14:23 and 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, love must also contain affection. It is far too […]
All You that Pass By
This hymn by one of the greatest hymn writers of all time is a moving invitation for all to behold the work of Jesus on the cross and embrace His death in personal faith and repentance. He reminds us that […]
The Lord’s Prayer
This short hymn is an adaptation of the Lord’s Prayer as found in Matthew 6:9-13.
Baptism Hymn
Good songs (modern or historic) on the significance of baptism are hard to find. This song is about what baptism is, what it reminds us of, and what it signifies. Baptism reminds us of the death, burial, and resurrection of […]