Today’s Music Monday comes again from Norton Hall Band‘s second hymns album. This hymn is entitled, “He Will Hold Me Fast.” Disclaimers: (1) The Scripture passages used may not have been as inspiration for the writing of the song. These are just passages that the song has caused me to think about or are theologically related … More Music Monday, “He Will Hold Me Fast” (Norton Hall Band)
For today’s Music Monday I’d like to review one of the songs from the Getty’s new album, “Facing a Task Unfinished.” This song is entitled, “The Lord is My Salvation.” I was particularly excited about this album since I love the theological conviction and musicianship that the Getty’s have brought into the evangelical community. Their past works … More Music Monday, “The Lord is My Salvation” by Keith and Kristyn Getty
William Cowper (pronounced “Cooper”) wrote many hymns. A couple of them include favorites like O for a Closer Walk with God or There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood. But if you didn’t know, Cowper’s life was filled with great tragedy and personal depression. His life serves as encouragement for us as believers who may … More Sadness and Singing: The Life of William Cowper
Today, I’d like to review an entire album! Thousand Tongues produced the album, “Hymns for the Weary.” Thousand Tongues is a ministry that, “to cultivate worship for the glory of God through the joy of the church in Jesus Christ.” Their principles are conveniently summarized in the acronym T.H.O.U.S.A.N.D (T-True; H-Historical; O-Overflowing in missions and mercy; U-Understandable; S-Stirring; A-All of Life; N-Nourishing … More Music Monday: “Hymns for the Weary” by Thousand Tongues
Today’s music monday is a classic hymn done in a contemporary arrangement by the Norton Hall Band of Southern Seminary. If you are not familiar with this ministry you should be. They have produced some great contemporary remakes of classic hymns. Their attention to musicianship and theological accuracy in worship is encouraging and is a … More Music Monday: “All Creatures of Our God and King” (Norton Hall Band)
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