Category Archives: Hymn Writer

Rock of Ages Written By Augustus Toplady
29
Jan

A powerful hymn declaring that salvation comes through Christ alone and not human effort.

Rock of Ages cleft for me
Let me hide myself in Thee
Let the water and the blood
From Thy wounded side which flowed
Be of sin the double cure
Save from wrath and make me pure

Not the labors of my hands
Can fulfill Thy laws demands
Could my zeal no respite know
Could my tears forever flow
All for sin could not atone
Thou must save and Thou alone

Nothing in my hand I bring
Simply to Thy cross I cling
Naked come to Thee for dress
Helpless look to Thee for grace
Foul I to the fountain fly
Wash me Savior or I die

While I draw this fleeting breath
When mine eyes shall close in death
When I soar to worlds unknown
See Thee on Thy judgment throne
Rock of Ages cleft for me
Let me hide myself in Thee

It Is Well With My Soul Written By Horatio Spafford
29
Jan

A powerful hymn written in grief yet overflowing with confidence in Christ and eternal hope.

When peace like a river attendeth my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot Thou hast taught me to say
It is well it is well with my soul

It is well with my soul
It is well it is well with my soul

Though Satan should buffet though trials should come
Let this blest assurance control
That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate
And hath shed His own blood for my soul

My sin O the bliss of this glorious thought
My sin not in part but the whole
Is nailed to the cross and I bear it no more
Praise the Lord praise the Lord O my soul

And Lord haste the day when the faith shall be sight
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll
The trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend
Even so it is well with my soul

Great Is Thy Faithfulness Written By Thomas Chisholm
29
Jan

A beloved hymn praising Gods mercy, provision, and steadfast love across every season of life.

Great is Thy faithfulness O God my Father
There is no shadow of turning with Thee
Thou changest not Thy compassions they fail not
As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be

Great is Thy faithfuln…

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth
Thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow
Blessings all mine with ten thousand beside

Nearer My God to Thee Written By Sarah Flower Adams
29
Jan

A classic devotional hymn expressing deep desire to draw nearer to God even through trials.

Nearer my God to Thee
Nearer to Thee
Een though it be a cross
That raiseth me
Still all my song shall be
Nearer my God to Thee
Nearer my God to Thee
Nearer to Thee

Though like the wanderer
The sun gone down
Darkness be over me
My rest a stone
Yet in my dreams Id be
Nearer my God to Thee
Nearer my God to Thee
Nearer to Thee

There let the way appear
Steps unto heaven
All that Thou sendest me
In mercy given
Angels to beckon me
Nearer my God to Thee
Nearer my God to Thee
Nearer to Thee

Abide With Me Written By Henry Francis Lyte
29
Jan

A gentle evening hymn asking for Gods abiding presence through change, sorrow, and death.

Abide with me fast falls the eventide
The darkness deepens Lord with me abide
When other helpers fail and comforts flee
Help of the helpless O abide with me

Swift to its close ebbs out lifes little day
Earths joys grow dim its glories pass away
Change and decay in all around I see
O Thou who changest not abide with me

I need Thy presence every passing hour
What but Thy grace can foil the tempters power
Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be
Through cloud and sunshine O abide with me

I fear no foe with Thee at hand to bless
Ills have no weight and tears no bitterness
Where is deaths sting where grave thy victory
I triumph still if Thou abide with me

Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah Written By William Williams
29
Jan

A powerful Welsh hymn expressing trust in God as guide protector and provider.

Guide me O Thou great Jehovah
Pilgrim through this barren land
I am weak but Thou art mighty
Hold me with Thy powerful hand

Bread of heaven bread of heaven
Feed me till I want no more
Feed me till I want no more

Open now the crystal fountain
Whence the healing stream doth flow
Let the fire and cloudy pillar
Lead me all my journey through

Strong Deliverer strong Deliverer
Be Thou still my strength and shield
Be Thou still my strength and shield

When I tread the verge of Jordan
Bid my anxious fears subside
Death of deaths and hells destruction
Land me safe on Canaans side

Songs of praises songs of praises
I will ever give to Thee
I will ever give to Thee

Love Divine All Loves Excelling Written By Charles Wesley
29
Jan

A classic Wesleyan hymn calling for sanctifying love and the fullness of salvation.

Love divine all loves excelling
Joy of heaven to earth come down
Fix in us Thy humble dwelling
All Thy faithful mercies crown

Jesus Thou art all compassion
Pure unbounded love Thou art
Visit us with Thy salvation
Enter every trembling heart

Breathe O breathe Thy loving Spirit
Into every troubled breast
Let us all in Thee inherit
Let us find the promised rest

Finish then Thy new creation
Pure and spotless let us be
Let us see Thy great salvation
Perfectly restored in Thee