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The God of Abraham Praise!
According to multiple sources, this hymn is based on The Yigdal of Daniel ben Judah, a Jewish judge in Rome around the year 1400. It was paraphrased by Thomas Olivers in the eighteenth century.
We Rest On Thee!
Today, I preached on Isaiah 26:3: “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. ” We closed by singing “We Rest On Thee.” It is often sung to the tune … Continue reading
“What does it mean?”
If you seek emotional / spiritual experiences that God hasn’t told you to seek, Satan will gladly provide one for you. Continue reading
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Tagged emotionalism, spiritual experience, worship
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“WOW Worship” — Really?
What we like to hear and feel and think is placed on a throne, high and lifted up, and its train fills the temple. Continue reading
Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers!
A German hymn with a Scottish translator to a Finnish tune with a Swedish name brought into English hymnody by a Welshman. Continue reading
I Need Thee, Precious Saviour!
When we compiled our hymnbook, we included a hymn that was chosen, not because any of us had ever heard it before, but simply because we liked the words. It quickly became a favourite.
Seeking Blessings
So many people want the things they can get from the Lord, rather than wanting the Lord Himself. Continue reading
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Mind Renewers 