Sunday's Hymn
Fanny Crosby wrote over 8000 hymns, so she probably wins the title of “most prolific hymnwriter in history.” Some of her hymns—and please don’t shoot me for saying this—were not of enduring quality, but here is one of her lesser-known hymns that passes my muster.
Glory ever be to Jesus,
God’s own well belovèd Son;
By His grace He hath redeemed us,
“It is finished,” all is done.
Refrain
Saved by grace through faith in Jesus,
Saved by His own precious blood,
May we in His love abiding,
Follow on to know the Lord.
Oh the weary days of wand’ring,
Longing, hoping for the light;
These at last all lie behind us,
Jesus is our strength and might.
In His safe and holy keeping,
’Neath the shadow of His wing,
Gladly in His love confiding,
May our souls His praises sing.
Other hymns, worship songs, sermons etc. posted today:
- Lord’s Day 18, 2009 at The Thirsty Theologian
- Why Do the Holy Angel’s Sing at The Happy Wonderer
- The Third Sunday After Easter at Nova Scotia Scott
- O Lord Most High, With All My Heart at Hiraeth
- Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation at Fieldstone Cottage
- He Is Able to Deliver Thee at joythruChrist
- Since God Is My Shepherd at Conjubilant With Song
- Sovereign Ruler of the Skies at Whatever Things….
- My Master from a Garden Rose at Tapestry of Graces
Have you posted a hymn today and I missed it? Let me know by leaving a link in the comments or by emailing me at the address in the sidebar and I’ll add your post to the list.
Reader Comments (2)
Based on Fanny Cosby's hymns, it seems to me that she must have had a sweet and gentle spirit (and a solid understanding of doctrine). I agree with you, this is a great hymn. I would like to hear it played on something besides that organ though.
Yes, I think so. Determined and persistent, too.