Lines to Ponder

 

Most of you know I enjoy reading hymns. I started doing that a number of years ago and haven't stopped. In my morning devotions I thank God for many things, read and study my Bible and then pick up my hymnal and read two hymns.

I soon started highlighting lines and verses in hymns that brought me joy, comfort and caused me to stop and consider the words. There are just as many hymns in my hymnal that I don't know as those I do know. And there are so many wonderful lines and verses to consider as I go through them.

Today's post is 10 verses from hymns I've read and considered. Maybe you will too!

“You fearful saints, fresh courage take; The clouds you so much dread. Are big with mercy, and shall break in blessings on your head.” Verse 2, God Moves in a Mysterious Way

“Heaven above is softer blue, Earth around is sweeter green! Something lives in every hue Christless eyes have never seen; Birds with gladder songs overflow, Flowers with deeper beauties shine, Since I know, as now I know, I am His, and He is mine.” Verse 2, I Am His, and He Is Mine

“Feasting on the riches of His grace, Resting ’neath His sheltering wing, Always looking on His smiling face, That is why I shout and sing.” Verse 3, He Keeps Me Singing

“Love of Christ so freely given, Grace of God beyond degree, Mercy higher than the heaven, Deeper than the deepest sea! Verse 2, All That Thrills My Soul

"Like the arching of the heavens, Lift my thoughts above; Turn my dreams to noble action, Ministries of love." Verse 4, God, Who Touches Earth With Beauty

"Oh, the soul-thrilling rapture when I view His blessed face, And the luster of His kindly beaming eye; How my full heart will praise Him for the mercy, love, and grace That prepared for me a mansion in the sky.” Verse 2, My Savior First of All

“Forever with the Lord! Forever in His will, The promise of that faithful Word, Lord, here in me fulfill. With You at my right hand, Then I shall never fall; Uphold me, Lord, and I shall stand; Through grace I will prevail.” Verse 2, Forever With The Lord

“Creator of the universe of cosmic wind and storm; Creator of all life on earth, of atom, cell and form; Of all the wonders that You are, or that You may yet be, The birth of Christ, love’s Morning Star, Your greatest gift to me.” Verse 1, Creator of the Universe  

“Let every instrument be tuned for praise! Let all rejoice who have a voice to raise! And may God give us faith to sing always. Alleluia! Alleluia!" When in Our Music God Is Glorified, Fred Pratt Green 1903-2000

And my very favorite line: “Be Thou my best thought by day or by night.” Be Thou My Vision

If you don't have a hymn book at home, buy one. It's a great addition to your faith library. When you read the words without the music you find a rich supply of inspiration, cheer, support and you walk away being filled with the Holy Spirit. Hymns are filled with the gospel story and Scripture. 

May Jesus be your best thought this day!

By His Grace . . .