Christian Music – Page 2

God’s Refining Process – Part 1 of 2

22 Jul 2024 Michael A

This post contains the lyrics of John Newton’s hymn, I Asked the Lord That I Might Grow, to emphasize two things: 1- that his perspective is on the level of human experience; and, 2- he wrongly views God’s work in seeing it as something to be escaped (this hymn is so relevant because that is how humans typically view affliction, testing from God’s hand). Afterwards, scripture verses are used to convey God’s purposes in the work of refining. Then two versions of the song are provided, the first is a Country / pop version; the second, traditional hymnal version.

Hymn – He Will Hold Me Fast – Biblical Critique by Vince Wright

28 Jun 2024 Michael A

This post contains another review by Vince Wright of a song that most Christians are likely quite familiar with, He Will Hold Me Fast. Since he linked the Keith and Krystyn Getty version of the song, I uploaded it. Wright revealed the great spiritual significance of the simple lyrics of this Ada R. Habershon hymn. There is a link to the song for those who would like to quickly read all the scripture references. Check his site to see if your favorite Christian music has been reviewed.

John Newton Hymn – I Asked The Lord That I Might Grow – biblical critique by Vince Wright

27 Jun 2024 Michael A

This post contains a biblical critique on the John Newton hymn, I Asked The Lord That I Might Grow. The critique was copied and pasted from, The Berean Test (Vince Wright), which I discovered today as I was looking for lyrics to this hymn, set to music. I’d been listening to the hymn a lot lately and pondering its significance in light of spiritual growth, and was pleased to find a biblical critique of the hymn. Also, in this post is a link to the many contemporary songs Vince Wright has critiqued.

I Asked the Lord That I Might Grow Words: John Newton [song and lyrics]

19 Jan 2024 Michael A

This John Newton song is introduced by one of the singers via relevant history of Newton that led him to write it and his most famous hymn, Amazing Grace. The lyrics contradict a lot of 20th and 21st century evangelicalism, as does the Bible, especially in light of Paul’s epistles.

Thy Will Be Done – Hillary Scott & The Scott Family

12 Jan 2024 Michael A

This post contains a contemporary Christian song by Hillary Scott. There is a second very brief wherein she talks kind of vaguely about the tragic experience that moved her to write and sing the song. If you have ever struggled through any affliction or trial, then the song will probably speak to you. That is certainly why it speaks to me and I am deeply moved by the emotions she seems to be reliving as she sings.

Hide Me In Your Shelter – Bonnie Knopf

11 Jan 2024 Michael A

I was in a low mood this morning and began listening to Christian music, which quickly lifted me up. The Bonnie Knopf song in this post is based on Psalm 91. She is one of my favorite contemporary Christian artists. I love the emotional quality in her voice and her songs are about biblical themes. I first heard her on Family Radio.

Music that exalts Christ – Marty Goetz

31 Dec 2023 Michael A

This post contains a 20-minute music video. I is a sampling of 5 songs from Marty Goetz and his orchestra, from his album, Psalm Enchanted Evening: a Hebrew chant; Lord our Lord (on Psalm 8); Psalm 23; Prince of Peace (on Isaiah 9:6; about his conversion to Christ and his Jewish heritage); We Being Many (on Romans 12:5, sang with his wife and young daughter).

O Sacred Head Now Wounded – Ginger Millermon – Lyrics

1 Nov 2023 Michael A

I found the following song while I was searching the video page of a new YouTube site, StrangeLyrics. I was deeply moved by the lyrics, vocals and guitar; this is a wonderful song for preparing one’s heart to pray and read God’s word. The site has over 350 videos seemingly consisting of hymns and contemporary Christian music. If you like to sing along with Christian music, check out the site.

“Day by Day and with Each Passing Moment” – Trinity Psalter Hymnal #255 – Brian Cochran

29 Oct 2023 Michael A

This post contains a hymn sung by Brian Cochran. Lyrics accompany the song so that you can sing along. HYMN: Day by Day and with each passing moment. It contains some very encouraging lyrics about dealing with trials. There are several other hymns by him in the category of Christian Music.

Rock of Ages Cleft for Me by Brian Cochran

20 Sep 2023 Michael A

The following song, Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me, from the Trinity Psalter Hymnal, is sung by Brian Cochran. It is from his YouTube site Brian Cochran. Lyrics are pasted in below the song so that you can also sing along. I find it easier to sing along when someone else is singing, as though I were at church, singing along with the congregation. This song is being posted because it fits well with the topic being explained by Pastor Hines, Romans 1.

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