Favorite Old Time Hymns

[teresa]

Share you favorite old time hymns from yesteryear that still stand true today

If you are able, add in your favorite lyrics too, and a video of the song as well.

Share favorite memories of hearing and singing that song from your life!

 

[teresa]

I love to Tell the Story

 

[faroukfarouk]

'Great is Thy Faithfulness'

 

[Quasiblogo]

As a new believer 40 years ago, and in my teens, I was blown-away when a choir belted out this song. The refrain, "Stayed upon Jehovah, hearts are fully blest, finding as He promised, perfect peace and rest". Prior to giving in to Jesus' call, such a statement would have been totally presumptious. But, there was "perfect peace" in this "honeymoon" stage of my walk. Now, as I weather storms, this song brings peace and reminds me of the Prince of Peace whose Spirit abides with mine.

 

[teresa]

Just beautiful Quasiblogo

 

[Quasiblogo]

Thank you, u2spicy, for starting this discussion and for your encouragement. I really look forward to other posts that show the blessed impact of hymns.

 

[teresa]

Me too. Its exciting to see what people come up with and share their stories.

Just call me spice

 

[rebornfree]

Crown Him with Many Crowns
(Sorry for not adding words, I'm running out of time right now!)

 

[faroukfarouk]

As a new believer 40 years ago, and in my teens, I was blown-away when a choir belted out this song. The refrain, "Stayed upon Jehovah, hearts are fully blest, finding as He promised, perfect peace and rest". Prior to giving in to Jesus' call, such a statement would have been totally presumptious. But, there was "perfect peace" in this "honeymoon" stage of my walk. Now, as I weather storms, this song brings peace and reminds me of the Prince of Peace whose Spirit abides with mine.

This is one of my favorite hymns also.

 

[teresa]

Crown Him with Many Crowns (rebornfree)

 

[rebornfree]

Thank you Spice, and what a lovely rendition.

 

[joyshirley]

I have always loved When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, ever since I was a little girl. I love the words which speak so eloquently of my shortcomings and His covering grace and love for me. I am so glad that my son loves this old hymn too.

 

[joyshirley]

 

[faroukfarouk]

"See from His head, His hands His feet,
Sorrow and love flow mingled down,
Did e'er such love and sorrow meet,
Or thorns compose so rich a crown?"

 

[ken777]

One of my favorite hymns is "It is Well with My Soul". The words were written by Horatio Gates Spafford in 1873 following a family tragedy in which his four daughters died on a transatlantic voyage. Their ship was struck by another vessel and sank rapidly.

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well with my soul.

(Refrain) It is well (it is well),
with my soul (with my soul),
It is well, it is well with my soul.

Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.
(Refrain)

My sin, oh the bliss of this glorious thought!
My sin, not in part but the whole,
Is nailed to His cross, and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!
(Refrain)

For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live:
If Jordan above me shall roll,
No pain shall be mine, for in death as in life
Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul.
(Refrain)

And Lord haste the day, when the faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
Even so, it is well with my soul.
(Refrain)

 

[faroukfarouk]

One of my favorite hymns is "It is Well with My Soul". The words were written by Horatio Gates Spafford in 1873 following a family tragedy in which his four daughters died on a transatlantic voyage. Their ship was struck by another vessel and sank rapidly.

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well with my soul.

(Refrain) It is well (it is well),
with my soul (with my soul),
It is well, it is well with my soul.

Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.
(Refrain)

My sin, oh the bliss of this glorious thought!
My sin, not in part but the whole,
Is nailed to His cross, and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!
(Refrain)

For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live:
If Jordan above me shall roll,
No pain shall be mine, for in death as in life
Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul.
(Refrain)

And Lord haste the day, when the faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
Even so, it is well with my soul.
(Refrain)

Searching background to a triumphant hymn.

 

[joyshirley]

Another favourite hymn for me is Blessed Assurance. I was raised in a church where only hymns were sung. Choruses and contemporary Christian music only became part of my life when I was in my 30's.

 

[joyshirley]

 

[Quasiblogo]

Yes, Blessed Assurance!

Check out this rendition by Phillip Sandifer. He has a nice collection of bare-bones hymns in the aptly titled album, "Simple Hymns".

 

[rebornfree]

I love all of those mentioned above. Also "Guide me, O Thou Great Jehovah". Although it's great to hear everyone worshipping by singing it, I also enjoy hearing it performed by a male voice choir to the tune of Cwm Rhondda.