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SONG OF MY SOUL
Written by FAVORED1 on April 23, 2008 – 5:57 am -Good Morning Beloved,
Treasure this day…..it’s priceless, because it will never come again…
Anyone who knows me, knows that I love music…. different forms and expressions. My iPod includes everyone from Tye Tribbett and Fred Hammond to Randy Travis, DC Talk, Canton Jones, Hezekiah Walker, Shirley Ceaser, Papa San, Richard Smallwood, Martha Munizzi, Antwaun Stanley, Irocc, Tonex, Ted & Sheri and many, many others. I simply love the many colors and flavors of Gospel music — Holy hip-hop, traditional, contemporary, funk, pop, rock, reggae, praise and worship, jazz…etc. My music reflects the shades of my personality. I am very selective about what I listen to, and, as my daughter will attest, I actually listen to what is being said… aside from a nice little ‘beat’. The song has to speak to me, or for me. What I mean, is that there are songs I hear, that express exactly what I’m feeling—- Israel and New Breed and Nysa Shenay are two examples. I have been reading a book on the writers of some of the greatest hymns ever written called ‘Then Sings My Soul’. I have learned so much reading about the lives of these great men and women, most who endured horrific suffering. Some were blind, some lost children and family members, some were faced with harsh persecution for their faith in Jesus, many of them lived very simple lives. Most died without ever truly knowing the impact their words would have on the world for generations to come. What a great legacy they left behind! They didn’t think they they were all that special…. hey…what do you have in your hand (or heart), that you need to leave behind for future generations should the Lord delay His coming….
O Lord my God, When I in awesome wonder,
Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made;
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,
Thy power throughout the universe displayed.
Then sings my soul, My Savior God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.
Then sings my soul, My Savior 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 see the brook, and feel the gentle breeze.
Then sings my soul, My Savior God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.
Then sings my soul, My Savior God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art!
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.
Then sings my soul, My Savior God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.
Then sings my soul, My Savior God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art!
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 then proclaim: “My God, how great Thou art!”
Then sings my soul, My Savior God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.
Then sings my soul, My Savior God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art!
How Great Thou Art – The Lyrics
(Mr. Carl Gustaf Boberg/Translated by: Stuart K. Hine/Dr. J. Edwin Orr/Dr. Cyrus Nelson )
Cartoonist’s Comment:
The way into the presence of God is through thanksgiving and praise. Grumbling and complaining will get you nowhere.
U Blessed,
Have A Fabulous Day!
Regina
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