What's your favorite hymn?
Here is a simple question to think about some. It might tell us alot about each other. What is your favorite hymn and why? Our preaching is the primary place we learn our theology. The music is the second most important place.
posted by Michael D. Estes at 9:27 AM
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By far my favorite is "Be Thou My Vision," because it paints a picture of a heart that is entranced and enthralled by beauty of God.
A runner-up would be "Come Thou Fount (of Every Blessing)." It reminds my heart of my need for God's grace daily.
1. All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name
- "Ye chosen seed of Israel's race, ye ransomed from the fall,
Hail Him Who saves you by His grace, and crown Him Lord of all."
2. How Great Thou Art
- A hymn that starts with general revelation, moves to special revelation and then ends in glorification
"And when I think that God, His Son not sparing,
Sent Him to die, I scare can take it in.
That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing,
He bled and died to take away my sin!"
and
"When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation
And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart.
Then I shall bow in humble adoration
And there proclaim, my God, how great Thou art!
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty...
It makes clear that God is creator, sustainer, redeemer. It also touches on providence and other important attributes of God.
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