I have an old hymnal – one passed down. I’m not sure how it came to be on my end table. But I’m sure glad it is there.
Heaven came down and glory filled my soul, When at the cross the Savior made me whole…
I’ve always loved the old hymns. Like many, I was fortunate to be raised on them. They are a part of me. But lately, I’ve made sure I spend part of my morning quiet time flipping through that hymnal. Pausing on a favorite. Remembering the chorus of another. Each holds such wonderful truths.
Most have the ability to transport me back to a specific time and place. When I sing Because He Lives, I can hear the organ, see that tall ceiling and picture in my mind the gorgeous stained glass of the church I grew up in.
Yesterday, I posted this excerpt as my status…
At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light,
And the burden of my heart rolled away,
It was there by faith I received my sight,
And now I am happy all the day!
And my brother commented, “Great hymn, one of my all time favorites! Brings back memories of Athens Y camp!”
How Great Thou Art is my favorite. It was my grandfather’s favorite too.
You might not have a hymnal on your end table but you can turn to these resources:
- Net Hymnal – search hymns online by title, first line or chorus.
- Sacred Favorites – I found via Sky Angel TV. Listen online to great hymns, Bible studies and more.
- Hymns Triumphant – a favorite, two volume CD set in our iTunes collection. The link will take you to the description and you can listen to excerpts as well. Or download in iTunes.
…Blessings all mine with ten thousand beside!
The habit of hymns.
- You may also like 5 Ways to Weave Hymns into Your Days.
- I often share a hymn on my Instagram account. Christmas carols during December!
How about you? What is your favorite hymn?
Tricia, You and I share such a love of hymns. I, too, often use them during my Quiet Time each day.
My favorite? Who can choose just one?!
Here are a few:
“Victory in Jesus” because it was the first hymn I taught myself to play – in A flat! (I clearly needed a piano teacher to steer me to easier music. Ha.)
At Calvary, Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross (love!), I’ll Meet You in the Morning, How Great Thou Art, Rock of Ages, Give Me Jesus…and on and on. So many flood my mind!
Those post made me smile. 🙂 xoxo
I agree – how can you choose just one? And now I am singing, “He sought me and bought me with His redeeming blood…He loved me ‘ere I knew Him…
And all my love is due Him… singing along ladies!
I too love hymns. It’s so hard to pick favorites because I love so many as well. They are so rich with truth and I’m very thankful that we sing three hymns each Sunday morning at the beginning of our church service. I especially love Go Tell It On The Mountain at Christmastime. 🙂
I agree it is hard to pick favorites. So many! I also love Infant Holy, Infant Lowly at Christmas.
I love hymns too!! We are teaching our young girls one hymn for each letter of the alphabet. It’s been so fun!!
What a wonderful idea! And what a blessing to be tucking these treasures in their hearts.