Author Archives: Jody Neufeld

Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Jody Neufeld

This is the English title of the 10th movement of Johann Sebastian Bach’s cantata, Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben. Jesu, joy of man’s desiring, Holy wisdom, love most bright; Drawn by Thee, our souls aspiring Soar to uncreated … Continue reading →

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Breathe on Me, Breath of God

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Jody Neufeld

Text: Edwin Hatch (1835-1889) Music: ST. COLUMBA, CM. Traditional Gaelic folk tune. O breathe on me, O breath of God, fill me with life anew, that I may love the things you love, and do what you would do. O … Continue reading →

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Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Jody Neufeld

Text: Reginald Heber (1827) Music: John B. Dykes Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee. Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty, God in three persons, blessed Trinity! Holy, holy, holy! All … Continue reading →

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And Can It Be That I Should Gain

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Jody Neufeld

Text: Charles Wesley (1707-1788 ) Music: Thomas Campbell And can it be that I should gain an interest in the Savior’s blood! Died he for me? who caused his pain! For me? who him to death pursued? Amazing love! How … Continue reading →

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A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Jody Neufeld

Text: Martin Luther Trans. by Frederick H. Hedge Music: Martin Luther Harmony from The New Hymnal for American Youth A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing; our helper he amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing. For … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Jody Neufeld

Text and Music: John Newton (1725-1807) Stanza 6 anon. Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me. I once was lost but now am found, Was blind, but now I see. T’was Grace that taught my … Continue reading →

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O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Jody Neufeld

Text: Charles Wesley Music: Carl G. Glaser; arr. by Lowell Mason O for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer’s praise, the glories of my God and King, the triumphs of his grace! My gracious Master and my God, … Continue reading →

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My Hope is Built

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Jody Neufeld

Text: Edward Mote (1797-1874) Music: William B. Bradbury (1816-1868) My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness. I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus’ name. Chorus: On Christ the solid rock … Continue reading →

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Life Abundantly

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Jody Neufeld

Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.      Proverbs 29:18 (WEB) [Jesus said,] “Don’t think that I came to destroy the law or the prophets. I didn’t come to destroy, … Continue reading →

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Secret Sins

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Jody Neufeld

He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy. Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.        Proverbs 28:13-14 (WEB) In those days, … Continue reading →

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