Musical Monday

Today I'd like to share one of my favorite favorite hymns.  Nearer My God to Thee has long been my favorite hymn for many reasons.  I remember my mother and brother, Camilo, singing it when I was little, I have played it many times on the violin and piano with friends, and each time it grows sweeter.  The words are so poignant and should be the prayer of all God's children.  Plus the tune name is Bethany : ) So it's special that way too. May it bless you today as we all strive to be nearer to Him.

Title: Nearer My God to Thee

Arranged by: The Piano Guys

Genre: Sacred Instrumental

Performed by: Steven Sharp Nelson

Nearer, my God, to Thee

 Nearer to Thee!

E'en though it be a cross that raiseth me.

Still all my song shall be

Nearer, my God, to Thee

Nearer, my God, to Thee

Nearer to Thee!

Though like the wanderer,

The sun go down,

Darkness be over me,

My rest a stone, 

Yet in my dreams I'd be

Nearer, my God, to Thee

Nearer, my God, to Thee

Nearer to Thee!

There let the way appear,

Steps unto heav'n ;

All that thou sendest me,

In mercy giv'n;

Angels to beckon me

Nearer, my God, to Thee

Nearer, my God, to Thee

Nearer to Thee!

Then with my waking thoughts

Bright with Thy praise,

Out of my stony griefs,

Bethel I'll raise;

So by my woes to be

Nearer, my God, to Thee

Nearer, my God, to Thee

Nearer to Thee!

Or, if on joyful wing

Cleaving the sky,

Sun, moon, and stars forgot,

Upward I fly,

Still all my song shall be

Nearer, my God, to Thee

Nearer, my God to Thee

Nearer to Thee!

Musical Monday

For today's musical post I decided to share a song that we enjoy listening to on hot summer days when driving down the road with my dad, the windows rolled down and our sunglasses on ; ) 

It's just a fun piece and I hope y'all enjoy. 

Title: Kung Fu Piano

Arranged by: The Piano Guys

Genre: Popular Instrumental

Performed by: The Piano Guys

Musical Monday

I first heard this song at a service at Hampton Park. I loved it immediately and it has continued to bless us.  It is so encouraging to know that even when we seem to be alone God never forsakes us.  This hymn has been especially sweet in the last few weeks as we have been dealing with trials in our family.  If you can please pray for me and my family, and particularly my older brother and his family.  God is so good and He is breaking us, so that He might remake us in His image. 

Title: I'll Never Forsake You

Composers/Writers: David L. Ward

Genre: Hymn

Performed by: The Steve Pettit Evangelistic Team

O soul, are you weary from wave upon wave 
Of grief and affliction whom no man can save? 
Has sickness surrounded, or unending night? 
Uncertainty stolen your joy and your might? 


O doubting, o fearful– remember His care, 
The helpless and hopeless need never despair 
For from your afflictions His glory shall spring– 
The deeper your sorrow, the louder you'll sing! 
Remember Your father– His promise, His love: 

Chorus: 
"I'll never forsake you, this pain will not break you, 
For I will remake you for unending joy; 
My promise is faithful though now it is painful; 
No power can trample my covenant love." 


Remember your Savior– His grief and His pain, 
The lonely affliction, unmerited shame. 
Though you had betrayed Him, He died in your place; 
The joy set before Him He offers by grace. 
Remember Your father– His promise, His love:

Chorus: 
"I'll never forsake you, this pain will not break you, 
For I will remake you for unending joy; 
My promise is faithful though now it is painful; 
No power can trample my covenant love." 

Musical Monday

Hope you enjoy todays musical post.  I love listening to this song with my family and my prayer is that it will be a blessing to you today.

Title: The Mission/How Great Thou Art

Arranged by: Jon Schmidt and Steven Sharp Nelson 

Genre: Hymn, Classical, Popular Instrumental

Performed by: The Piano guys

O Lord my God! When I in awesome wonder

Consider all the works Thy hand hath made.

I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,

Thy power throughout the universe displayed.

Refrain:Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee;

How great Thou art, how great Thou art!

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee:

How great Thou art, how great Thou art!

When through the woods and forest glades I wander

And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees;

When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur

And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze:

(Repeat Refrain.)

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And when I think that God, His Son not sparing,

Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in;

That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing,

He bled and died to take away my sin:

(Repeat Refrain.)

When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation

And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart!

Then I shall bow in humble adoration,

And there proclaim, my God, how great Thou art!

(Repeat Refrain.)

Musical Monday

I first heard this song several years ago but it still continues to bless me.  It's so encouraging to be reminded that God's mercies are new every day- no matter what! WOW! I hope it blesses y'all today.

Title: Mercies Anew

Composers/Writers: Mark Altrogge and Bob Kauflin

Genre: Hymn

Performed by: The Steve Pettit Evangelistic Team

Every morning that breaks

There are mercies anew

Every breath that I take

Is your faithfulness proved

And at the end of each day

When my labors are through

I will sing of Your mercies anew

When I’ve fallen and strayed

There were mercies anew

For you sought me in love

And my heart you pursued

In the face of my sin

Lord, You never withdrew

So I sing of Your mercies anew

CHORUS

And Your mercies, they will never end

For ten thousand years they’ll remain

And when this world’s beauty has passed away

Your mercies will be unchanged

And when the storms swirl and rage

There are mercies anew

In affliction and pain

You will carry me through

And at the end of my days

When Your throne fills my view

I will sing of Your mercies anew

I will sing of Your mercies anew