My chess buddy “OhioChessFan” posted this on my chess page yesterday, and I want to share it with you this morning: Forever, by Kari Jobe. You might want to turn up the volume for this one.
Tag: Easter 2018
For Easter, ‘Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring’
It works just as well for Easter as it does for Christmas, one of the most beautiful hymns ever written: Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, by J.S. Bach. Performed by the Edinburgh Singers, with an oboe solo. Just lovely.
‘Crown Him with Many Crowns’
This hymn was on my mind all morning, so I took that to mean I ought to post it. Crown Him with Many Crowns, performed by the kids at the Fountainview Academy–you might want to turn up the volume here. And enjoy the glorious setting: God’s handiwork.
By Request, ‘All Glory, Laud and Honor’
Thanks to “thewhiterabbit” for suggesting this beautiful hymn. I find this simple treatment of it very moving, and I wish I knew who performed it, so I could give credit. Thank you, whoever you are!
‘The Old Rugged Cross’ (Fountainview Academy)
When I was a little boy, this hymn, The Old Rugged Cross, used to make me cry. And it chokes me up pretty good this morning, too. But to pay this tribute to our beloved Savior is nothing.
Sung by the kids at Fountainview Academy, British Columbia. Background by God the Creator.
By Request, ‘He Still Has the Scars’
This is another worship song suggested by Erlene–He Still Has the Scars, by Carroll Roberson.
I find the crucifixion of Our Lord Jesus Christ almost too horrible to contemplate. I’ve lived all my life in the modern United States: we don’t get to see public executions, extravagant and gory punishments. In fact, it’s against the law in our country, per the Eighth Amendment. So I have to imagine the crucifixion, and it’s not easy.
Add to that the fact that Jesus Christ was innocent: without sin: He had done only good, all throughout his ministry: and He spoke the truth. Even Pilate knew that Jesus was innocent.
“His blood be upon us and our children,” cried the crowd.
“We have no king but Caesar,” cried the crowd.
But the Lord lives, and has obtained forgiveness of sins and eternal life for all who believe in Him. And He still has the scars.
Palm Sunday Processional
They just had their processional here at St. Francis, right across the street from me. Here it is from St. Mary the Virgin, New York City. The hymn is All Glory, Laud and Honor.
I don’t have access to Facebook today because the computer doesn’t want to do that, either; I can only hope some of you can see this.
‘Christ the Lord is Risen Today’
Hymn by Charles Wesley, 1739, Christ the Lord is Risen Today–one of the all-time classic Easter hymns, here sung a capella by the Yoder Family from St. John’s, Michigan. Yes, I know it’s not Easter yet. But we can always play this hymn again on Easter Sunday.
My Review of ‘Risen’
I don’t think I posted this article when it was published in our Chalcedon magazine; so here it is, in time for Easter.
By Request, Big Mo, ‘The Funeral and Resurrection of Jesus’
Linda thought this would rouse our spirits: Big Mo, from his album, Remember Me, “The Funeral and Resurrection of Jesus.
Come on, now! Let’s see those Easter hymn requests. It’ll be here before you know it, so let’s get busy.