My hope is built on nothing lessThan Jesus’ blood and righteousnessI dare not trust the sweetest frame,But wholly lean on Jesus’ NameOn Christ, the Solid Rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand A few years ago, when I was living in Virginia, my church pretty much fell apart. I know it’s happened to …
Author: Ginger Gash
Firm Foundation
Fear not, for I am with you;Be not dismayed, for I am your God;I will strengthen you, I will help you,I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.Isaiah 41:10 How firm a foundation, ye saints of the LordIs laid for your faith in His excellent WordWhat more can He say than to you He …
The Old Rugged Cross
I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.Galations 2:20 On a hill far away stood an old rugged …
Close
He’s as close as the mention of His nameJesus, Jesus This simple chorus is so beautiful and sung often in my church. And it holds a special memory for me as well. When I was in the sixth grade, my dad’s parents were coming out to Virginia from California to live near us. My grandfather …
Sweeter
Sweeter Taste and see that the Lord is good. Psalm 34:8a I remember the Lord calling me to the altar as a little girl aged 10, and I asked Him to come into my heart. I gave my life to Him. I had only a little understanding of what that moment meant, but I knew …
Uttermost
Wonderful grace of Jesus, greater than all my sinHow shall my tongue describe it? Where shall His praise begin?Taking away my burden, setting my spirit free,For the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me. If you know this hymn, then you know it has a joyful, upbeat tune to it. This hymn has very powerful words …
Open Arms
Just as I am, without one pleaBut that Thy blood was shed for meAnd that Thou bidst me come to TheeO Lamb of God, I come, I comeJust as I am, and waiting notTo rid my soul of one dark blotTo Thee whose blood can cleanse each spotO Lamb of God, I come, I come …
Fragrance
“Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, there’s just something about that name. Master, Savior, Jesus, like the fragrance after the rain. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, let all heaven and earth proclaim; Kings and kingdoms may all pass away But there’s something about that name.” Many years ago, when I lived in Connecticut and was attending a small, country church, …
In The Garden
I come to the garden alone, While the dew is still on the roses; And the voice I hear, falling on my ear, The Son of God discloses. I love this hymn because it sings of my personal relationship with Jesus. And it reminds me that I have, because of my redemption, the intimacy with …
Forever
Redeemed how I love to proclaim it Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb Redeemed through His infinite mercy His child and forever I am What beautiful opening lines to this happy hymn! I love thinking about what it means to be redeemed. Oxford dictionary defines it two ways. The first way is the way …
Grace In Hymn 