It’s marvelous and wonderful to know that God is absolutely faithful. He’s faithful to His character, and to His promises, and to His children – and that means we can count on Him no matter what happens. “Great is Thy faithfulness,” O God my Father, There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest …
Tag: hymn
Hymns are the musical substance of the traditional church. They typically have high doctrinal content with classical/choral music. Many of the older (up to the 20th century) were written with four choral parts for choirs to sing.
Modern hymnals go beyond this definition, however, because continuing history provides more and more choices of music for worship. New hymnals include more international and contemporary songs as well. This is in keeping with the definition "hymn: a religious song or poem of praise to God".
Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken (AUSTRIAN HYMN) – Eight handbells
Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken is a grandiose hymn that also serves as the national anthem of Germany. It was composed by Haydn (possibly with a Croatian song as source material), and today it still inspires Christians around the world. Glorious things of thee are spoken, Zion, city of our God. God, whose word …
For the Beauty of the Earth (DIX) – Eight handbells
The hymn tune DIX is usually sung with the texts For the Beauty of the Earth and As with Gladness Men of Old (the latter most often at Christmas). For the beauty of the earth, For the glory of the skies, For the love which from our birth Over and around us lies. Christ, our …
Come, Christians, Join to Sing (MADRID) – Eight handbells
Come, Christians, Join to Sing reminds us of our responsibilities before God to sing – well, ring – before Him! We think this arrangement will also make you dance! Come, Christians, join to sing / Alleluia! Amen! Loud praise to Christ our King / Alleluia! Amen! Let all, with heart and voice / Before His …
Come Thou Almighty King (ITALIAN HYMN) – Eight handbells
Come, Thou Almighty King is a grand hymn about our need for the Lord to have our loyalty. The tune ITALIAN HYMN was written in 1769 by Felice de Giardini, who had a thoroughgoing musical career as a violinist and composer. Come, thou almighty King / help us thy name to sing / help us …
Children of the Heavenly Father (TRYGGARE KAN INGEN VARA) – Eight handbells
If you’ve been going to church for a while, you or your children have probably sung (the translation of) Children of the Heavenly Father. Children of the heavenly Father Safely in His bosom gather; Nestling bird nor star in heaven Such a refuge e’er was given. Neither life nor death shall ever From the Lord …
All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name (CORONATION) – Eight handbells
All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name is often sung at Easter, because it proclaims the greatness of our Lord and the salvation he has won for us. The lyric has been set to a number of hymn tunes; this arrangement uses the CORONATION melody. All hail the power of Jesus’ name! Let angels prostrate …
All Creatures of Our God and King (LASST UNS ENFREUEN) – Eight handbells
All Creatures of Our God and King reflects on the various aspects of the life that surrounds us. Each verse comes to same conclusion: Regardless of where we are or what happens, we are called to praise God for His greatness and goodness. All creatures of our God and King, lift up your voice and …
A Mighty Fortress is Our God (EIN’ FESTE BURG) – Eight handbells
Martin Luther wrote A Mighty Fortress is Our God in the sixteenth century. It’s been a faith-anchoring hymn for many Christians, reminding them that the bedrock of faith is the transcendent God of the universe. The words are remarkably powerful both in German and in English. A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never …
My Jesus, I Love Thee (GORDON) – Eight handbells
My Jesus, I Love Thee presents the truth of salvation simply: Christ’s giving Himself on the cross for our sins offers us everlasting life, but also demands our complete devotion when we accept that marvelous gift. The hymn also state that truth elegantly; the easy-to-understand words allow the deep truth of God’s love to come …
