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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