The Hymns That Keep Going

January 4, 2012

This article in Christianity Today brings awareness to the scope and sustainability of some of the best hymns ever written. For worship leaders looking for a different “Top 20″ list to choose from, I hope some of these songs find their way into rotation. http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2011/march/hymnsthatkeepgoing.html?start=1

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John Owen on Communion with God

January 4, 2012

The saints love to God in response to God’s love for them is also a love of rest, contentment, and delight. David says, ‘Return to your rest, O my soul, for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you’ (Psalm 116:7). David makes God his resting place. He is so content with GOD as his resting [...]

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Watts : The Reformer You Know By Heart But Not By Name

April 14, 2011

Isaac Watts is considered the father of English hymnody. His mark on the church, and on modern worship is inextricable. Watts stands as my favorite hymn writer, and one of my favorite people in Christian history. I tried to name our first born Isaac Watts Boswell, but Jamie wasn’t having it. Caden will one day [...]

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