The hymn “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” was written by Isaac Watts, and published in Hymns and Spiritual Songs in 1707. It is significant for being an innovative departure from the early English hymn style of only using paraphrased biblical texts, although the first couplet of the second verse paraphrases Galatians 6:14a and the…
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer” is a hymn based on Psalm 23, which is one of the most well-known and beloved chapters in the Bible. The psalm itself is attributed to King David, who is considered one of the greatest kings in Israel’s history and a man after God’s own heart. The psalm is…
English Lyrics At the name of Jesusevery knee shall bow,every tongue confess himKing of glory now;’tis the Father’s pleasurewe should call him Lord,who from the beginningwas the mighty Word.Humbled for a seasonto receive a namefrom the lips of sinnersunto whom he came,faithfully he bore itspotless to the last,brought it back victoriouswhen from death he passed;Bore…
English Lyrics The splendour of a KingClothed in MajestyLet all the earth rejoiceAll the earth rejoice He wraps Himself in lightAnd darkness tries to hideAnd trembles at His voiceTrembles at His voice How great is our GodSing with me, how great is our GodAnd all will see how greatHow great is our God Age to…
English Lyrics [The Church’s One Foundation][1]The Church’s one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord;She is His new creation by water and the Word.From heaven He came and sought her to be His holy bride;With His own blood He bought her, and for her life He died.[2]Elect from every nation, yet one over all the earth;Her…
English Lyrics Verse 1Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burningGive me oil in my lamp, I prayGive me oil in my lamp, keep me burningKeep me burning till the break of dayChorusSing hosanna, sing hosannaSing hosanna to the king of kingsSing hosanna, sing hosannaSing hosanna to the kingVerse 2Give me joy in my…