choral, operatic, and symphonic art (for example, the final choruses of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and Glinka’s operaIvan Susanin).A song about the Great Patriotic War was written in the spirit of a hymn (“The Holy War,” lyrics by V. I. Lebedev-Kumach, music by A. V. ...
Lyrics: Sanford E. Bennett Music: Joseph P. Webster There’s a land that is fairer than day, And by faith we can see it afar; For the Father waits over the way To prepare us a dwelling place there. Refrain: In the sweet by and by, ...
One of my goals for this website is to not only provide the lyrics to these timeless hymns but also share the stories behind them. Knowing the context in which a hymn was written often adds a new layer of meaning and appreciation. For example, did you know that Horatio Spafford wrote “...
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With angels and the Saints We raise a mighty roar Glory to our God Who gave us life beyond the grave Holy holy is the Lord So let it be today We shout the hymn of Heaven With angels and the Saints We raise a mighty roar Glory to our God ...
Christ, the blessed One, gives to all Wonderful words of life; Sinner, list to the loving call, Wonderful words of life; All so freely given, Wooing us to heaven. Sweetly echo the Gospel call, Wonderful words of life; Offer pardon and peace to all, ...
The melody for this hymn is a traditional Irish tune. Be Thou My Vision Hymn Lyrics (1) Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart; Nought be all else to me, save that Thou art- Thou my best thought, by day or by night, Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light. ...
DOWN THE STREETS OF GLORY, SOME DAY I'M GONNA STROLL IN THE LAND OF MILK AND HONEY, WHERE THE SAINTS WILL NEVER GROW OLD, WHEN JESUS COMES BACK FOR US, ON THAT RESSURECTION DAY, IN MY HEART I'M SO EXCITED, I CAN ALMOST HEAR HIM SAY. ...
But her ears are vexed with the roar and her face with the foam of the tides. O lips that the live blood faints in, the leavings of racks and rods! O ghastly glories of saints, dead limbs of gibbeted Gods! Though all men abase them before you in spirit, and all knees bend, ...
Lyrics: Karolina Sandell-Berg Music: Oskar Ahnfelt Day by day, and with each passing moment, Strength I find to meet my trials here; Trusting in my Father’s wise bestowment, I’ve no cause for worry or for fear. He, whose heart is kind beyond all measure, ...