There is something about some of the hymns I’ve listened to that just set my heart on fire. Whether it is the depth or the poetic nature of these songs, my heart got revived much more than some of the contemporary songs I listened to.
I’m a die-hard fan of gospel rock with Hillsongs, MercyMe, Kari Jobs, Lauren Diagle, Casting Crowns and a whole of others filling my head. But there are specific periods in my life when I have had to put aside my regulars and pick up a hymn.
So today, I want to share with you, 4 hymns that have touched me in specific ways. I’ll also put up a stanza from each hymn that resonated the most with my soul.
1. There is a fountain.
This song reminds me of the finished work on the cross. In my weak state, it points me back to Christ and what he has done for me.
The first stanza stayed strong on my heart:
There is a fountain filled with blood
Drawn from Immanuel’s veins;
And sinners, plunged beneath that flood,
Lose all their guilty stains:
Lose all their guilty stains,
Lose all their guilty stains;
And sinners, plunged beneath that flood,
Lose all their guilty stains.
You can find the full lyrics and tune here
2. How deep the Father’s love for me.
I sang this song almost every time, during my youth service in Gboko. I also remember that at the sent forth, shortly before my p.o.p, I stood before other corps members in the NCCF family house and rendered this song to the house
The second stanza always leaves me mesmerized. It reminds me of the depth of love Christ has for me.
Behold the man upon a cross,
My sin upon His shoulders;
Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice
Call out among the scoffers.
It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished;
His dying breath has brought me life –
I know that it is finished.
You can find the full lyrics and tune here
3. Peace Perfect Peace.
Every time I was confused and frustrated because something wasn’t working as I planned, this song brought calmness to my soul.
My best stanza: There are two actually. Short but powerful lines.
Here:
Peace, perfect peace, by thronging duties pressed?
To do the will of Jesus, this is rest.
Peace, perfect peace, our future all unknown?
Jesus we know, and he is on the throne.
4. Is your all on the altar laid.
I was going through some struggles at a point in my life. A crave for money and fame was diverting me from God’s purpose and as I shared my struggles with my friend, out of the blues, this song popped into my soul. I had not sung the hymn in years and immediately I went in search of it. It settled the doubt I had.
Every sentence in that hymn had a message for me but I think the chorus just would not leave my heart for days. It helped deal with my situation at this moment.
Chorus:
Is your all on the altar of sacrifice laid?
Your heart, does the Spirit control?
You can only be blest and have peace and sweet rest,
As you yield Him your body and soul.
Find the full lyrics here.
What hymn speaks deeply to your soul? Would you mind sharing with me in the comment section?
Related: My top ten favourite songs of all times.
I Love hymns so much. Though we don’t sing hymns in my current church but being raised in an orthodox church, I still sing hymns during my devotional. My bests are:
1. Must I go empty handed
2. A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing(this one is my personal anthem)
3. Come thou fount of every blessing
4. Master the tempest is raging(Peace be still)
5. Let all the world in every corner sing
Great hymns you have there. Thanks for sharing.
I have an anchor that saves my soul. Steadfast and sure while the billows roll fastern to rock which cannot move grounded firm and deep in the saviours love.
I love that hymn too. Thank you Elizabeth
I love this hymn. Thanks.
Whenever I think about the fact that I have not been able to reach my personal goal of evangelising a soul to Christ a day and I need to revive my soul-winning efforts, I sing this hymn, and it sure does revive my soul. The hymn is titled “Must I go and empty-handed”
MUST I GO AND EMPTY-HANDED?
1. “Must I go, and empty-handed,”
Thus my dear Redeemer meet?
Not one day of service give Him,
Lay no trophy at His feet?
“Must I go, and empty-handed?”
Must I meet my Saviour so?
Not one soul with which to greet Him:
Must I empty-handed go?
2. Not at death I shrink nor falter,
For my Saviour saves me now;
But to meet Him empty-handed,
Thought of that now clouds my brow.
3. O the years in sinning wasted,
Could I but recall them now,
I would give them to my Saviour,
To His will I’d gladly bow.
4. O ye saints, arouse, be earnest,
Up and work while yet ’tis day;
Ere the night of death o’er take thee,
Strive for souls while still you may.
This hymn is one hymn I usually sing whenever I want the LORD to revive my evangelism life.
Thank you for sharing. God bless
My favourite hymn was sang in Gboko during student’s congress years back….It gives me strength in my weary days…It comes with a new and fresh fire………
when strong temptations surround me
And the world’s tempest face me
And satan comes in like a friend
Pushing strong for me to fall
Chorus..
Savior please fail not to call me
As thou did Adam in Eden
Saying where art thou oh sinner
That I may be saved from ruin
When satan comes with his deceit
Showing heights of world fame
For my heart to bow and worship
Just to gain worldly acclaim
When all friends and neighbors fail me
And all comfort flies away
Deep sorrows come overpowering me
Like salt grain in tempest sea
As a dog that no more heareth
The masters whistles and calls
I get lost in the world’s wilderness
Hoping never to return
When my hope and my confidence
Gets reposed in mere idol
When incantation becomes prayer
And I go chanting around.
I really loved that song too. Heard it in gboko too and really sang it for a while…But one time I was listening deeply to the lyrics of the chorus and became uncomfortable with the ‘sinner’ part. How can I give myself a reassurance that God calls me a sinner when I have been saved through his blood. I love the stanzas still… great words. Jayne, thanks for sharing.
Hi Grace, this is beautiful. Highly inspiring. i was blessed. Thanks.
I’m glad this blessed you. Thanks for stopping by.
Hymns that speak deeply to my soul…
1. Deeper deeper in the love of Jesus
2. Let the beauty of Jesus be seen in me
3. Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
4. Standing on the promises of God
5. In Christ alone my hope is found
6. How deep the Father’s love for me
Great! thanks for sharing.
In the Cross
In the Cross
Be my glory ever
Till my raptured Soul shall find rest beyond the River
Mine is Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, I will not forget thee, simply trusting everyday.