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Across the Fence:  Favorite Old Hymns...Mikki's post has me thinking  |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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 Posted - Nov 16 2007 : 06:01:09 AM
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I'll Fly Away is one of my favorites, too. Was it originally a song more popular with the black churches of the South, and even among slaves? That seems to be what I remember. Anyway, I love the tune and the words.
Alan Jackson has a CD out now that is all the old hymns, and I listen to it a lot. But I will always remember standing in the basement of The Evangelical United Brethren Church in Springfield, Illinois and singing all these hymns during Sunday School....
Jonni - I can just hear you singing down the road!
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Nov 16 2007 : 11:07:31 PM
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The best part 0f singing the 0ld hymns was a sung them with my dad, and sister and br0ther. WE did a l0t 0f quartets in church when we were y0unger till alm0st my 20's when I m0ved 0ut.
I think y0u gals have h0nestly listed the 0nes that I l0ve
In the Garden,
Near t0 Thee
H0w Great th0u art
Tis s0 sweet t0 trust in Jesus that Mikki shared with us.
I g0 t0 a small c0mmunity church, we d0n't d0 the 0ld hymns but we have c0mmunity and 0ne Sunday every m0nth, we have p0tluck and talking and sharing. I w0uldn't trade this gr0up f0r anything. They are grand.
Thanks f0r sharing.
CS
listening to the quiet moments
www.Quitemoments.blogspot.com |
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Linda Houston
True Blue Farmgirl
538 Posts
Linda
Lake Charles
Louisiana
USA
538 Posts |
Posted - Nov 18 2007 : 06:02:10 AM
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I attend a church that sings a mixture of old and new music. I smiled as I read the list of favotites and yes you named almost all of mine. some more for me is:
Moment by Moment
Jesus is the sweetest name I know
I'd rather have Jesus
Higher Ground |
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Phils Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
1095 Posts
Ann
Parsonsburg
Maryland
USA
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Posted - Nov 18 2007 : 1:35:09 PM
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I'm currently reading a novel about "It is Well With My Soul" by Christine Schaub, called "Finding Anna", and have made it through the great fire in Chicago and a bout of smallpox nearly killing one of Horatio Spafford's little girls. Actually left the book crying to come to Mary Jane's. Great book, but what a wonderful hymn.
I'll Fly Away is great and we sing it--but how about Abide With Me? Does anyone's church sing that one? I love it, but knowing our group, we'd all be in tears half way through.
Jeannie, the Evangelical United Brethren Church is sort of my ancestral church. A great-grandfather was a minister (in Indiana, I believe). Dad sent me the baptismal clippings from the church newspapers on so many of my relatives, from Michigan, Indiana and Illinois, if I remember correctly. I cried when I read them.
Linda, I'd Rather Have Jesus. And, Higher Ground--great ones!
Ann
Sairy Hill Thicket
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Nov 18 2007 : 1:35:35 PM
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My little granddaughter sings this one:
I have decided to follow Jesus
I have decided to follow Jesus
I have decided to follow Jesus
No turning back, no turning back
It is so sweet to hear her little voice singing these words!
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Nov 18 2007 : 3:33:30 PM
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Oh,yes, Jeannie! That was what we sang before spontaneous baptisms at church camp (Happy Hills). I surely do remember that, singing acapella, by the creekside.
These songs surely hold memories.
"She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Nov 18 2007 : 8:38:51 PM
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My favorite hymns would be:
In the Garden- it's hard for me to sing this and not have a tear in my eye, it's such a beautiful song.
Sing and Be Happy- A wonderful song that we sang a lot in the church I grew up in. When I'm feeling down I can sing this song and it still gives me a boost.
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Linda Houston
True Blue Farmgirl
538 Posts
Linda
Lake Charles
Louisiana
USA
538 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2007 : 1:56:21 PM
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Not to divert from old standard hyms, but did all of you go to Bible school and sing those wonderful old chorus?
The B I B L E
I 've got the Joy, Joy joy, down in my heart
Deep and Wide
Now back to old hymns---I have enjoyed this so much. I am just singing . reading and smiling |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
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Annika
USA
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Posted - Nov 20 2007 : 2:22:50 PM
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My granny would hold my hand at night and we'd sing "Jesus loves me this I know, because the bible tells me so"....I'm gonna cry now , I'm trying to think of others.
Wishing you joy in small things and peace in your heart
Annika
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Nov 20 2007 : 2:32:08 PM
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What a gift it is to remember these old hymns! They sink deeper than we ever knew they would when we were children. There is a memory connected to so many - yes, I sang Deep and Wide, and I've got the Joy Joy Joy down deep in my heart....all three songs above in bible school and Sunday School, too. I had not thought of them in forever!
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Nov 20 2007 : 7:17:59 PM
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Yes, I sing to my grandbabies when I can! Badly and off key but they smile & giggle and we cuddle up for naps to Jesus Loves me!
Ahh, to have a baby to cuddle and sing with- truly a granny's delight!
Blessings!
Autumn
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Maryjane
CA
USA
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Posted - Nov 21 2007 : 12:35:24 PM
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I always read the words of these hymns each Sunday. Just gives me peace.
For the Beauty of the Earth
How Great Tho Art
Hugs, Maryjane Lee
The Beehive Cottage~est. 1971
"Sisters on the Fly" #595
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Nov 21 2007 : 6:08:33 PM
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Be it an old familiar hymn from Sunday school, a more modern one or a simple old melody like "on a hill far away, stood an old rugged cross", what ever it be, it brings such joy to my heart. I only wish I could sing better, but then God doesn't care what our voices sound like, so I continue to sing away.
Blessings to you all and may you have a very joyous Thanksgiving.
hugz,
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
Sisters on the Fly#472
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Across the Fence: Favorite Old Hymns...Mikki's post has me thinking |
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Favorite Old Hymns...Mikki's post has me thinking
