Category Archives: Hymn Study

Pleasant Sleep and “God, That Madest Earth and Heaven” (#160)

For many of us, one of the first prayers we learned as little children was after the sun went down, as we knelt with our parents beside our bed, asking the Lord to grant us sleep as He watched over … Continue reading

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Crying for Justice and “O Jehovah, Hear My Words” (#159)

Because God is the God of perfect justice, we who have been made in His image have an innate longing for justice.  In fact, without a belief in the existence of this God and the moral law He has established, … Continue reading

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A Wonderful Invitation from Jesus and “I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say” (#158)

What a wonderful invitation Jesus extends in Matthew 11:28, “Come unto Me, all you who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest for your souls.” This continues to be an evangelistic invitation from Jesus, the greatest … Continue reading

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Heaven’s Singing Saints and “Who Are These Like Stars Appearing?” (#157)

Do you ever think about those who have gone before us into heaven?  We speak correctly when we say that they have died.  But we should always also remember that they are now alive, more alive than they ever were … Continue reading

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To God All Praise and Glory and “Sing Praise to God, Who Reigns Above” (#156)

There are a number of hymns which include a key phrase that is repeated in each stanza, either at the beginning or the end.  One of those is the 17th century hymn, “Sing Praise to God, Who Reigns Above.”  (It … Continue reading

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Kept in His Love “Moment by Moment” (#155)

This study has been updated with a few minor corrections. How blessed we are to know that God knows us, loves us, cares for us, and keeps us.  He will never leave us or forsake us (Hebrews 13:7), He will … Continue reading

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Great Words and Music in “O God, Beyond All Praising” (#145)

Despite being numbered as #145, this is a new release from Larry to fill the gap created by the combining of the two releases of “Were You There“ How wonderful when great words and great music are paired together in … Continue reading

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African-American Spirituals and “Were You There” (#54)

Originally released as #54, and then later an updated edition, this study has been revised to combine the information from both. It is re-released with it’s original number. One of the most unique American contributions to the body of Christian … Continue reading

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Kept in His Love “Moment by Moment” (#155)

How blessed we are to know that God knows us, loves us, cares for us, and keeps us.  He will never leave us or forsake us (Hebrews 13:7), He will not allow anything to separate us from His love (Romans … Continue reading

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Wear Red on Pentecost Sunday with “Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me” (#154)

It would be impossible for all to agree on the question, “What is God’s greatest gift to you?”  We would certainly think beyond material or temporal things, like health or family or financial provisions, though they are all wonderful and … Continue reading

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