Speaking to One Another in Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Let me write the songs of a nation, and I don t care who writes its laws. Scottish Statesman Andrew Fletcher.
Singing to God has always been distinctive.
Singing to God has always been part of His plan.
First Six Centuries
850 Father, I Adore You v.1 1. Father, I adore You, Lay my life before You, How I love You! Words & Music: Terrye Coelho Strom / Arr. Dave K. Shepard Copyright 1972, Renewed 2000 by CCCM Music (Administered by Marantha! Music c/o The Copyright Company, Nashville, TN) Maranatha! Music (Administered by The Copyright Company, Nashville, TN) All Rights Reserved. International Copyright Secured. Used by permission. 2002 The Paperless Hymnal
850 Father, I Adore You v.2 2. Jesus, I adore You, Lay my life before You, How I love You! Words & Music: Terrye Coelho Strom / Arr. Dave K. Shepard Copyright 1972 by Maranatha! Music (Administered by The Copyright Company, Nashville, TN) All Rights Reserved. International Copyright Secured. Used by permission. 2002 The Paperless Hymnal
850 Father, I Adore You v.3 3. Spirit, I adore You, Lay my life before You, How I love You! Words & Music: Terrye Coelho Strom / Arr. Dave K. Shepard Copyright 1972 by Maranatha! Music (Administered by The Copyright Company, Nashville, TN) All Rights Reserved. International Copyright Secured. Used by permission. 2002 The Paperless Hymnal
Medieval Era
484 - O Sacred Head 1. O sacred head, now wounded, With grief and shame weighed down; Now scornfully surrounded With thorns, Thine only crown; How art Thou pale with anguish, With sore abuse and scorn; How does that visage languish, Which once was bright as morn! Words by: Bernard of Clairvaux / Tr., German, Paul Gerhardt / Tr., English: James W. Alexander Music by: Hans Hassler / Arr.: Johann S. Bach 2001 The Paperless Hymnal
484 - O Sacred Head 2001 The Paperless Hymnal
484 - O Sacred Head 2001 The Paperless Hymnal
484 - O Sacred Head 2001 The Paperless Hymnal
Reformation Era
6 - A Mighty Fortress 1. A mighty fortress is our God, A bulwark never failing; Our helper He, amid the flood Of mortal ills prevailing. For still our ancient foe Doth seek to work us woe; His craft and power are great, And, armed with cruel hate, On earth is not his equal. Words and Music by: Martin Luther 2001 The Paperless Hymnal
6 - A Mighty Fortress 2001 The Paperless Hymnal
6 - A Mighty Fortress 2001 The Paperless Hymnal
6 - A Mighty Fortress 2001 The Paperless Hymnal
Post Reformation Era
111 - We re Marching to Zion 1. Come, we that love the Lord, And let our joys be known; Join in a song with sweet accord, Join in a song with sweet accord, And thus surround the throne, And thus surround the throne. Words by: Isaac Watts Music by: Robert Lowry 2001 The Paperless Hymnal
111 - We re Marching to Zion 2001 The Paperless Hymnal
c - We re Marching to Zion We're marching to Zion, Beautiful, beautiful Zion; We're marching upward to Zion, The beautiful city of God. 2001 The Paperless Hymnal
Revivalism Era
585 - Soldiers of Christ, Arise 1. Soldiers of Christ, arise And put your armor on; Strong in the strength which God supplies, Strong in the strength which God supplies, Through His beloved Son. Words by: Charles Wesley Music by: William B. Bradbury 2001 The Paperless Hymnal
585 - Soldiers of Christ, Arise 2001 The Paperless Hymnal
585 - Soldiers of Christ, Arise 2001 The Paperless Hymnal
20 th -21 st Century Era
1 Light the Fire 1. I stand to praise You, but I fall on my knees. My spirit is willing, but my flesh is so weak. Words & Music: Bill Maxwell / Arr: Brandon Thomas & Ken Young Copyright 1988 by Bill Maxwell. All right reserved. Used by permission. Administered by Bloodsmith Music. 2003 The Paperless Hymnal
c Light the Fire Light the fire in my soul; fan the flame, make me whole. Lord, You know where I've been; so light the fire in my heart again. 2003 The Paperless Hymnal
c Light the Fire 2003 The Paperless Hymnal
Singing to God has always taught and encouraged Christians.
For some years, we have noticed a tendency among many people to drift away from the good old songs that were loved and cherished by our fathers and mothers, and to adopt the modern tunes. As a result, there has been a great decline, and in our humble judgment, the progress has been downward and backward. The singing is not as sweet and soul-stirring as it was in our younger days. Preface of a Hymnal
For some years, we have noticed a tendency among many people to drift away from the good old songs that were loved and cherished by our fathers and mothers, and to adopt the modern tunes. As a result, there has been a great decline, and in our humble judgment, the progress has been downward and backward. The singing is not as sweet and soul-stirring as it was in our younger days. Written March 30, 1912
Walking Alone At Eve No Tears In Heaven Paradise Valley Burdens Are Lifted At Calvary Oh, the Depth and the Riches Ten Thousand Angels He Lives I ll Fly Away Songs That Had Not Been Written
Speaking to One Another in Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs