Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts

08 November 2011

10 July 2011

John Calvin 10 July 1509

In honor of Calvin's birthday...
 


I greet thee, who my sure Redeemer art,
My only trust and Saviour of my heart,
Who pain didst undergo for my poor sake.
I pray thee from our hearts all cares to take.

Thou art the King of mercy and of grace,
Reigning omnipotent in every place;
So come, O King, and our whole being sway;
Shine on us with the light of thy pure day.

Thou art the life by which alone we live
And all our substance and our strength receive.
Sustain us by thy faith and by thy power
And give us strength in every trying hour.

Our hope is in no other save in thee;
Our faith is built upon thy promise free.
Lord, give us peace, and make us calm and sure
That in thy strength we evermore endure.
- John Calvin



17 May 2011

By Faith - Keith & Kristyn Getty



We sang this a few times at The Gospel Coalition this year. It's now a new favorite.

16 September 2009

under the rose

The music below is free to download. All they ask is that you consider giving to Direct Aid Iraq. (I'm not promoting an opinion on the war here - just on the music - it's beautiful.) Thanks to Shaun Nolan for bringing this to my attention.

10 September 2009

31 August 2009

Romantic Imagery in Worship Music

I've commented before on my lack of enthusiasm for romantic imagery that is so often found in contemporary worship music. I don't believe these lyrics a) accurately express how we should biblically worship and b) these lyrics chase men away from worship and therefore the church. A man should feel uncomfortable singing these lyrics. Look at it this way, if you can't see Stonewall Jackson singing these lyrics, neither should you. I appreciate the comments of Matt Redman in the video below.