Monthly Archives: June 2013

Alas! and Did My Saviour Bleed?

Posted on June 21, 2013 by avatar

The British spelling is intentional, as Watts was English.  Watts is an interesting character that I need to read more about (especially regarding theology; I know some about his life and background, but little about his theology).  One thing that … Continue reading →

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Singing Without a “Voice”

Posted on June 20, 2013 by avatar

I’m sure you’ve all heard one of the following… or perhaps both of them.  “I don’t have a good singing voice.”  “If you don’t have a good voice/can’t sing on pitch, just mouth the words.” The purpose of this post … Continue reading →

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Hallelujah, What a Savior

Posted on June 13, 2013 by avatar

If asked to give some favorite hymn-writers, I probably would not say P. P. Bliss off the top of my head.  There would be a smattering of new and old ones, but he doesn’t come immediately to mind.  However, he … Continue reading →

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Forever Reign, Our God, and Everlasting God

Posted on June 4, 2013 by avatar

I like to maintain at least a facade of balance in reviewing songs. 😉  Seriously, though, I am not anti-old-song and pro-new-song.  Since contemporary songs, however, are not traditional, they are not … well, as universally well known (and I … Continue reading →

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Abide with Me and I Need Thee Every Hour

Posted on June 4, 2013 by avatar

Abide with Me, written by Henry Lyte, is a remarkably well known hymn.  I say “remarkably” because it’s played and sung in many non-Christian contexts, similar to other remarkably popular hymns such as Amazing Grace. This post may step on … Continue reading →

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