Category Archives: Devotional

Text: Martin Rinkart (1663); Trans. by Catherine Winkworth Music: Johann Cruger(1647); Harm. by Felix Mendelssohn Now thank we all our God,with heart and hands and voices, who wondrous things has done,in whom this world rejoices; who from our mothers’ arms … Continue reading →

Lyrics: Carl Boberg (1859 – 1940) English Translation: Stuart K. Hine (1899 – ) O Lord my God, When I in awesome wonder Consider all The works Thy Hand hath made, I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder, … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →