Samuel Sebastian Wesley

English Composer, Organist and Teacher

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Aug 13, 2008

 

Biography of Samuel Sebastian Wesley, the greatest sacred music composer and organist of his time, famous for tune Aurelia.

 

Samuel Sebastian Wesley, English composer, organist and teacher, was considered the greatest composer of church music during his time, in the English cathedral tradition between Purcell and Stanford.

His genius as an organist was such that church authorities left unnoticed his often questionable conduct like his outspoken views on the defects of cathedral music conditions.

Full article … [Samuel Sebastian Wesley Biography]

The King of Love my shepherd is

Sacred Hymn Written by Henry Williams Baker (1821-1877)

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Aug 9, 2008

 

Notes on the hymn “The King of Love My Shepherd Is” text by Henry W. Baker, based on the Shepherd Psalm, of an ancient Irish melody.

 

Henry Williams Baker wrote “The King of Love My Shepherd Is,” a sacred hymn based on Psalm 23 of the Holy Bible, a chapter loved by Christians all over the world known as “The Shepherd Psalm.” This hymn is considered the most beautiful rendition of the Twenty-Third Psalm.The music is said to have originated from an ancient Irish melody.

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Softly and Tenderly Hymn Notes

Sacred Song Written and Composed by Will L. Thompson (1847-1909)

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Notes on the hymn “Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling” written and composed by Will L. Thompson.

 

This sacred hymn “Softly and Tenderly” was used widely as an “invitation hymn” in the

 

This sacred hymn “Softly and Tenderly” was used widely as an “invitation hymn” in the great evangelistic meetings conducted by famous evangelist Dwight Lyman (D.L.) Moody and Ira Sankey throughout Great Britain and the United States.

Early Years of Will Thompson

Will L. Thompson was born at East Liverpool, Ohio, on November 7, 1847. His father, Josiah Thompson, was a member of the Ohio State Legislature for two terms. Young Thompson attended the Boston Music school from 1870-1873. Later he studied advance music in Germany.

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Counting our Blessings

by Tel Asiado, Nov 19, 2008

Sometimes we want to pray but cannot gather words we want to say. Or, for some, they may not feel like praying. Here is a suggestion that can be tried how to count our blessings. As hymn-writer Johnson Oatman, Jr. wrote: “count your blessings, name them one by one…”.

It is normal and a common fact how our daily lives are extremely focused on our everyday worries and concerns. Yet, no matter how embedded our problems and challenges are, it is amazing how we can also get carried away when we begin saying out loud what we are thankful for. Right away our focus shifts from our problems to God’s graciousness, his promises and love.

Full article … [Counting our Blessings]

Quote for the Day

And Jesus looking upon them said,

“With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.”

-Mark 10:27-

Our God, Our Help in Ages Past

Words by Isaac Watts (1719), Music by William Croft (1708)

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Aug 8, 2008

 

Notes on the hymn “Our God, Our Help in Ages Past” written by Isaac Watts, music by William Croft, tune name “St. Anne” with Scripture reference, Psalm 90.

 

“Our God, Our Help in Ages Past” is a sacred hymn still sung at all festive occasions in England, considered one of the grandest in the English hymnody. It is a paraphrase of Psalm 90, a psalm of Moses, originally consisting of nine stanzas. Today, the hymn is usually limited to stanzas one, two, three, five and nine.

Full article … [Our God, Our Help in Ages Past]

He Leadeth Me, O Blessed Thought

Hymn Writer Joseph H. Gilmore, Composer William B. Bradbury
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Aug 3, 2008

Notes on the hymn “He Leadeth Me” written by Joseph Gilmore and composed by William Bradbury, with Scripture reference, Psalm 23, The Shepherd Psalm.

The gospel hymn “He Leadeth Me” was written by Joseph Gilmore on March 26, 1862. From an account of the author himself, he had been speaking at the Wednesday evening service of the First Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Corner of Broad and Arch Streets, about the 23rd Psalm, and have been impressed with the blessedness of being led by God…

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Sage thoughts

Within my workstation is a pewter decor gifted by my childhood friend. It has a saying of Lao-Tzu, a Chinese wise man of olden times. When I read sayings of some of these great sages of Ancient days, I am so impressed with how apt are many of the wise insights they imparted to our present time.  Lao-Tzu says:

“He who knows others is clever, but he who knows himself is enlightened. He who overcomes others is strong, but he who overcomes himself is mightier still.”

I can only think of One who is the Mightiest.

Faith again

And He said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”

Luke 7:50

Evening Prayer

Here’s a beautiful simple short poem written by Glenda Moore that says so much. I found it in one of my collections of poems & verses.

“Evening Prayer”

Thank you, Lord,

For giving me today,

Each splendid hour,

To do with what I may,

Each cherished moment,

To use at my behest,

And thank you, Lord,

For evening and my rest.”

 

(Thank you Glenda Moore.)