English Lyrics Before the throne of God aboveI have a strong and perfect pleaA great High Priest whose name is loveWho ever lives and pleads for meMy name is graven on His handsMy name is written on His heartI know that while in heav’n He standsNo tongue can bid me thence departNo tongue can bid…
Henry Francis Lyte (b. Ednam, near Kelso, Rosburghshire, Scotland, 1793; d. Nice, France, 1847) wrote this text in the late summer of 1847; he died in November of that year (various other stories about Lyte’s writing of this text do not appear to be reliable). First printed in a leaflet in 1847, the text was…
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…
English Lyrics 1. Brother, sister, let me serve you;let me be as Christ to you;pray that I may have the grace tolet you be my servant too.2. We are pilgrims on a journey,and companions on the road;we are here to help each otherwalk the mile and bear the load.3. I will hold the Christlight for…
English Lyrics Lord, for the years your love has kept and guidedAuthor: Timothy Dudley-SmithLord, for the years your love has kept and guided,urged and inspired us, cheered us on our way,sought us and saved us, pardoned and provided,Lord of the years, we bring our thanks today.Lord, for that word, the word of life which fires…
These ten historic sacred compositions have resonated across centuries with their celestial harmonies and profound spiritual essence. From Christmas classics to soul-stirring choir masterpieces, this curated collection unveils the most influential hymns that shaped Christian music heritage. 1. Hallelujah Chorus (Handel’s Messiah) The iconic centerpiece of Baroque sacred music, this 1741 composition’s standing ovation tradition originated from…
