What a rich history we have in hymns! My heart is deeply encouraged by words written hundreds of years ago by brothers and sisters in Christ. There has been a big movement in the church recently to put old hymns to new, updated music, and I love it! Many of the updated hymns we sing at UPC are a part of Indelible Grace Music. Check out their website for more information, and learn more about Indelible Grace Music, hear samples of the songs, and read the history of some of the hymns. Also, you can purchase the CDs online if you are interested.
I hope you are as encouraged as I am by these words…
Jesus, What a Friend for Sinners
Words: John Wilbur Chapman
1. Jesus! What a friend for sinners!
Jesus! Lover of my soul;
Friends may fail me, foes assail me,
He, my Savior, makes me whole.
Chorus: Hallelujah! What a Savior!
Hallelujah! What a friend!
Saving, helping, keeping, loving,
He is with me to the end.
2. Jesus! What a strength in weakness!
Let me hide myself in Him.
Tempted, tried, and sometimes failing,
He, my strength, my victory wins.
(Repeat chorus)
3. Jesus! What a help in sorrow!
While the billows o’er me roll,
Even when my heart is breaking,
He, my comfort, helps my soul.
(Repeat chorus)
4. Jesus! I do now receive Him,
More than all in Him I find.
He hath granted me forgiveness,
I am His, and He is mine.
(Repeat chorus)
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