Your Favorite Hymn and why (Jesus Christ, Earth, Eden, salvation)

[FFH]

Originally Posted by *Paul*

Though this chorus is slightly shallow, i love to sing it, my favourite line is:"Jesus Lord you've done it all you've paid the price (for my redemption from sin and it's power)"

It is a very upbeat and joyful tune and the words give glory to Jesus and attributes our full salvation to Him and reminds us that God no longer imputes our transgressions against us but we are forgiven for Christs sake.

It's just about the joy of our salvation too, sometimes we can forget that we have every reason to be so full of joy.

Yes, and thanks for reminding us of that...

[*Paul*]

Originally Posted by Katzpur

I love this one, too. I suspect it is not familiar to non-LDS Christians, but for anyone who takes the time to read the words, it might be interesting to know that it is sung to the theme from Jean Silelius' "Finlandia," which I believe in the melody for the national anthem of Finland.

It's by Chris Bowater isn't it? A pentecostal?

[*Paul*]

Originally Posted by James the Persian

We don't exactly have hymns like Protestants etc. do. All ours are parts of the Liturgy in a much more integral way (you can't just pick and choose). I have a very hard time picking a single favourite, though, as I chant in our choir.

I, however, love chanting the Trisagion. It never fails to make the hairs stand up on the back of my neck, especially if the cantors (unlike myself) are actually good.You can hear this in exactly the way we sing it (in Romanian and in the same tone), here:

http://www.resurse-ortodoxe.com/user...20bizantin.htm

Click on the link that says 'Sfanta Liturghie 7' and it starts almost immediately (after one 'Amin')

The lyrics (in Romanian and English) are:
Sfinte Dumnezeule, Sfinte Tare, Sfinte Fara de Moarte, miluieste-ne pre noi (x3)
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us (x3)
Marirea Tatalui si Fiului si Sfantului Duh
To the glory of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit
Si acum si pururea si in veci vecilor, amin.
Now and forever and unto the ages of ages, amen.
Sfinte Fara de Moarte, miluieste-ne pre noi.
Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.
(Puternic)
(Powerful - only the priest sings this)
Sfinte Dumnezeule, Sfinte Tare, Sfinte Fara de Moarte, miluieste-ne pre noi
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us

James

James, I couldn't find that one on there.

[*Paul*]

Originally Posted by *Paul*

It's by Chris Bowater isn't it? A pentecostal?

Uh no dufus , just because he sings it doen't mean he wrote it here is more information and the music:

http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/e/bestill.htm

[Terrywoodenpic]

Originally Posted by Katzpur

I love this one, too. I suspect it is not familiar to non-LDS Christians, but for anyone who takes the time to read the words, it might be interesting to know that it is sung to the theme from Jean Silelius' "Finlandia," which I believe in the melody for the national anthem of Finland.

I always see it more of an Anthem than a hymn.

It is familiar to me anyway..... and to Finlandia

[Terrywoodenpic]

Originally Posted by James the Persian

http://www.resurse-ortodoxe.com/user...20bizantin.htm

Click on the link that says 'Sfanta Liturghie 7' and it starts almost immediately (after one 'Amin')

I can't find it on that Page????

[cturne]

Originally Posted by dawny0826

Here's my favorite "full" hymn. Reminds me of my sweet Grandpa rocking in his rocking chair, singing. He would burst out in praise and song out of the blue!

"How Great Thou Art"

http://synergy_2.tripod.com/lyrics/howgrt.html

Although there are many many hymns I love, I have to agree that How Great Thou Art is one of my favorites also. I love singing it, although it chokes me up when I do! My favorite verses are these:

And when I think, that God, His Son not sparing;
Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in;
That on the Cross, my burden gladly bearing,
He bled and died to take away my sin.
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art!

When Christ shall come, with shout of acclamation,
And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart.
Then I shall bow, in humble adoration,
And then proclaim: "My God, how great Thou art!"

Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art!

[cturne]

However, I cannot let this hymn go without mention - which is one of the greatest hymns of all time, IMHO, by Martin Luther:

"A Mighty Fortress Is Our God"

A mighty fortress is our God, a trusty shield and weapon;
He helps us free from every need that hath us now overtaken.
The old evil foe now means deadly woe; deep guile and great might
Are his dread arms in fight; on Earth is not his equal.

With might of ours can naught be done, soon were our loss effected;
But for us fights the Valiant One, whom God Himself elected.
Ask ye, who is this? Jesus Christ it is.
Of Sabbath Lord, and there’s none other God;
He holds the field forever.

Though devils all the world should fill, all eager to devour us.
We tremble not, we fear no ill, they shall not overpower us.
This world’s prince may still scowl fierce as he will,
He can harm us none, he’s judged; the deed is done;
One little word can fell him.

The Word they still shall let remain nor any thanks have for it;
He’s by our side upon the plain with His good gifts and Spirit.
And take they our life, goods, fame, child and wife,
Let these all be gone, they yet have nothing won;
The Kingdom ours remaineth.

Why are these hymns my favorite? Because what they say is so comforting.

[ChristineES]

I give a 2nd to How Great Thou Art. It is a great song.