My Jesus I Love Thee was written by William Ralph Featherston, possibly at age 16 when he was a new believer. He was born in Montreal, Canada. The melody that is now most associated with this best-loved hymn is not the original written by Featherston. On the other...
Stand Up, Stand up for Jesus was a hymn that was sung often and heartily in the church I grew up in. It’s been so good to do a lyric video of this song, I don’t know why it’s taken me so long to get to it. And I am publishing this on the anniversary...
To God be the Glory is one of Fanny Crosby’s best-loved hymns. It is certainly No. 1 on my list. It is the song that most succinctly sums up the gospel in three short verses. No wonder it shows up on all the “favourite hymns” playlists....
And Can it Be is my personal favourite of all of Charles Wesley’s hymns. It needs to be heard (and sung) in its entirety, i.e. ALL five verses! No skipping! I still remember singing this for the first time. I was fascinated by the melody. What is your favourite...
Blessed Assurance, Fanny J Crosby’s uplifting hymn, is a favourite of many believers, young and old. It’s easy to see why with lyrics like “O what a foretaste of glory divine!” And then there’s the catchy singalong chorus. Turn the volume...
Crown Him with Many Crowns to the tune of Diademata (composed by Geroge Elvey) is beautifully performed here by the congregation attending The Mandate conference in 2001. Led by Robin Mark, this version has all five verses as published in the Songs of Fellowship book....
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