Hymns

Guitar-oriented rock is my trademark. In addition to being an active lover of rock and rock themes, I am also a religious person. 
I showcase my love of hymns at least once a month in my local church as a counterpoint to up-tempo, energetic rock and roll. 
Perhaps an unusual combination, but this one suits me perfectly. 

Hymns have been around for ages. 
They are an important part of my worship experience. 
Hymns are special because they provide a common language for Christians around the world. 
They also remind us of our faith heritage and connect us to believers throughout history. In my experience, singing hymns leads to a deeper worship experience than just listening to music. 

When we join together in song, we are proclaiming our faith together and building up our community of believers.

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AS THE DEER

Verse 1 
As the deer panteth for the water 
So my soul longeth after Thee 
You alone are my heart’s desire 
And I long to worship Thee 
You alone are my Strength, my Shield 
To You alone may my spirit yield 
You alone are my heart’s desire 
And I long to worship Thee. 

Verse 3 
I want You more than gold or silver 
Only You can satisfy 
You alone are the real joy-giver 
And the apple of my eye 
You alone are my Strength, my Shield 
To You alone may my spirit yield 
You alone are my heart’s desire 
And I long to worship Thee. 

Verse 2 
You’re my Friend and You are my Brother 
Even though You are a King 
I love You more than any other 
So much more than anything 
You alone are my Strength, my Shield 
To You alone may my spirit yield 
You alone are my heart’s desire 
And I long to worship Thee.

Music & Lyrics Martin Nystrom, 1984  
Based on Psalm 42 

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Christ Liveth In Me

Once far from God and dead in sin 
No light my heart could see 
But in God's word the light I found 
Now Christ liveth in me 

Christ liveth in me 
Christ liveth in me 
Oh, what a salvation this 
That Christ liveth in me 

As rays of light from yonder sun 
The flowers of earth set free 
So life and light and love come forth 
From Christ living in me 

Christ liveth in me 
Christ liveth in me 
Oh, what a salvation this 
That Christ liveth in me 

As lives the flower within the seed 
As in the cone the tree 
So, praise the Christ of truth and grace 
His Spirit dwelleth in me 

Christ liveth in me 
Christ liveth in me 
Oh, what a salvation this 
That Christ liveth in me 

With longing all my heart is filled 
That like Him I may be 
As on the wondrous thought I dwell 
That Christ liveth in me 

Christ liveth in me 
Christ liveth in me 
Oh, what a salvation this 
That Christ liveth in me 

Christ liveth in me 
Christ liveth in me 
Oh, what a salvation this 
That Christ liveth in me

Lyrics:  Daniel Webster Whittle (1840-1901) 

Music:  James McGranahan (1840-1907)

 

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