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We Rest on Thee

This is neat!

 

Here are the words:

We rest on Thee, our Shield and our Defender!
We go not forth alone against the foe;
Strong in Thy strength, safe in Thy keeping tender,
We rest on Thee, and in Thy Name we go.
Strong in Thy strength, safe in Thy keeping tender,
We rest on Thee, and in Thy Name we go.

Yes, in Thy Name, O Captain of salvation!
In Thy dear Name, all other names above;
Jesus our Righteousness, our sure Foundation,
Our Prince of glory and our King of love.
Jesus our Righteousness, our sure Foundation,
Our Prince of glory and our King of love.

We go in faith, our own great weakness feeling,
And needing more each day Thy grace to know:
Yet from our hearts a song of triumph pealing,
We rest on Thee, and in Thy Name we go.
Yet from our hearts a song of triumph pealing,
We rest on Thee, and in Thy Name we go.

We rest on Thee, our Shield and our Defender!
Thine is the battle, Thine shall be the praise;
When passing through the gates of pearly splendor,
Victors, we rest with Thee, through endless days.
When passing through the gates of pearly splendor,
Victors, we rest with Thee, through endless days.

– Edith Cherry

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Since it’s a familiar tune, your congregation would be easily able to sing it, or it could be done as a special, or even a choir piece.

Tune: Finlandia

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In addition – there are other words put to the same tune: We Thank You, Lord.

 

Bonus:  here is a piano arrangement that works well as an offertory.

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Hiding in Thee

Christian hymn William Cushing Christian music

I received a letter tonight from a missionary friend struggling on the field.  Though not directly stated, you could hear the struggle that was being faced.  My heart went out to the individual.  We’ve all been there at various times and in various forms.  While contemplating the individual’s situation, the following words came to mind:

“O safe to the Rock That is higher than I.”

There is a Rock more solid than the shaky sand we may be on; there is a Fortress to Whom we can run; yet there is a loving Shepherd Who wishes to lead us “beside the still waters.”  Our music speaks often of God’s care for us.  This piece is no exception.

The following is an incredible piece of music.  The text was written by William Cushing.  It is a piece that speaks to the heart, both in the words as well as the music.

Here are the words to the first verse:

“O safe to the Rock that is higher than I,
My soul in its conflicts and sorrows would fly,
So sinful, so weary, Thine, Thine, would I be;
Thou blest Rock of Ages, I’m hiding in Thee.”

Where to find:
Most hymnals will contain this piece.

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Easter hymn/special music – Resurrection Anthem

Ever have one of those pieces that sticks with you (or maybe is like “meat-and-potatoes” [with apple pie on the side])?  This is one of those pieces.  It is amazing!   Praise to God for men who compose such works.

It comes as both a choir piece as well as hymn-style work.

Audio preview:  click here

Resurrection Anthem by Matt Taylor Easter Hymn joyful song

Where to find:

Choir arrangement –

The Wilds – (SATB, e-print, orchestration, audio preview)

J. W. Pepper – (SATB, audio preview)

 

Hymn-style –  click here (located partway down)

 

This song reminds me of the Scripture passages of Genesis 3:15, I Cor. 15:14, and I Cor. 15:55.

 

Absolutely amazing piece!