By Request, ‘How Firm a Foundation’

In the old Dutch Reformed Church, in which I grew up, but is no more, this hymn was sung to the melody of O, Come, All Ye Faithful. We have it here by request.

I have received a lot of requests for hymns today, which pleases me, and I’m saying yes to all of them. It may take me a few days, though, to get them all in. So if you don’t see the hymn you asked for right away, it’s all right–I will get to it.

I never thought I’d be doing this, on this blog: but I’m pretty sure it’s the right thing to do, and pleasing to God.

Hymn: ‘How Firm a Foundation’

For many Christians this hymn has another tune. But in the church I grew up in, which no longer exists, How Firm a Foundation was sung to the tune of a Christmas carol, O Come, All Ye Faithful.

This, above, is the only example of it I could find. Yes, it’s only a piano playing. There is something to be said for simplicity: I believe the Lord likes it.

So find a magnifying glass for the lyrics, and sing along.