Suggested by Susan: Give Me Jesus by Fernando Ortega–and whoever put together the video that goes with it deserves a lot of credit, too. “You can have all the world–give me Jesus.”
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By Request, ‘Angels We Have Heard on High’ (with Prayer Request)
I really didn’t want to write up any more nooze today, so I was happy when Joshua came up with this Christmas hymn request: Angels We Have Heard on High, by Fernando Ortega. Ah, that’s better!
Please join me in prayer.
O Lord our God! In Jesus’ name, please bless this Christmas season and give it power to work all throughout the year, every night and every day, to draw our hearts to Jesus Christ and move us to work and pray for His Kingdom. Amen.
By Request, ‘Creation Song’
God’s handiwork reveals its maker. Fernando Ortega celebrates God’s handiwork in Creation Song, requested by Joshua.
I love being able to look out my window and see the golden leaves on all the trees, and the bright red head of the woodpecker as he hops up and down the trunk. It tells me, “God is nigh.”
I am sure there will be no leaf-blowers in Heaven.
‘Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing’
Robert Robinson was only 22 years old when he wrote this hymn, published in 1757–Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing, here performed by Fernando Ortega. Sing along if you like: here are the lyrics.
By Request, ‘In Christ Alone’
Linda asked for this one, In Christ Alone, with Fernando Ortega. I can’t tell whether he performed the music or arranged it, or both–but I don’t suppose it matters. This is surely one of the best new worship songs of our time. In fact, having made it into many churches’ hymnals (but not the PCUSA’s–too Biblical for them), it counts as a hymn.
‘Sing to Jesus’
Some of you already like Fernando Ortega. I’ll bet more of you will like him after you hear this: Sing to Jesus.
A song from the heart of the Gospel.
By Request, ‘All Creatures of Our God and King’
I think this one might stick with me today.
Requested by Joshua, All Creatures of Our God and King, in an upbeat arrangement by Fernando Ortega–and I’m so glad he stopped short of making it sound like the Brazil 66.
‘My Worth is Not in What I Own’
We are bought with a price–Paul mentions it twice in I Corinthians–and it was a very high price indeed: the blood of God’s only begotten Son.
My Worth is not in What I Own, by Keith and Kristyn Getty, with Fernando Ortega. Background scenery by God the Creator.
‘This Is My Father’s World’
This sweet old classic hymn is for everyone this morning, but especially for Phoebe, Linda, and Erlene, our sisters and fellowsoldiers: This Is My Father’s World, sung here by Fernando Ortega. Plus lovely pictures of God’s handiwork. Reminds me of the last snowy night we had, when we looked out the window to see two deer looking in.
By Request, ‘How Deep the Father’s Love for Us’
Susan asked for this: Fernando Ortega performing How Deep the Father’s Love for Us. It never hurts to be reminded of that! Especially in this insane and evil age.
In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world (John 16:33)