reverence and hymns....

"Peace, be still....I am" What is your favorite hymn? The one that gives you calm, solace, and reassures you in your time of need.

" I go to the garden alone, while the dew is still on ther roses...and the voice I hear falling on my ear, the Son of God discloses....and He walks with me, and He talks with me, and he tells me I am His own, and the joy we share as we tarry there.....none other...has ever known."

"eyes"

Very nice!! I have to say I am very lacking in my knowledge of all things related to Bibles. But I am so glad that I have you all here to teach me in not only this, but many other things.
Thank You,
Holly

Eye's

Well, its been a long time since I last visited a church but I remember most of them that I sang at school and in church, my most favourite hymn (I love to sing even though it sets the animals running) was written in the 1600's by John Bunyan, called He Who Would Valient Be.

He who would valiant be
'gainst all disaster,
let him in constancy
follow the Master.
There's no discouragement
shall make him once relent
his first avowed intent
to be a pilgrim.

Who so beset him round
with dismal stories
do but themselves confound
his strength the more is.
No foes shall stay his might;
though he with giants fight,
he will make good his right
to be a pilgrim.

Since, Lord, thou dost defend
us with thy Spirit,
We know we at the end,
shall life inherit.
Then fancies flee away!
I'll fear not what men say,
I'll labor night and day
to be a pilgrim.

I yell this one out whenever it appeals to me to do so, the other is Jerusalem by William Blake. Alas in these days of a more modern approach to Christianity in Britain these older hymns seem to be lost in most churches.

Amazing Grace and The Old Rugged Cross are my favorite'

Oh Lord, my God, when I in awsome wonder, discover all the worlds thy hands have made, I see the stars, I hear the rollon' thunder, and there proclaim ...my God, how great thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior, God to thee, how great thou art, how great thou art!

"eyes"

Amazing Grace for me too..on bagpipes. And I love the Christmas hymns.

Definately Ginger,bagpipes'''

My very favorites:

It Is Well With My Soul

When peace like a river attendeth my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot Thou hast taught me to say
It is well, it is well with my soul

Though Satan should buffet, tho' trials should come
Let this blessed assurance control
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate
And hath shed His own blood for my soul

My sin, O the bliss of this glorious thought
My sin, not in part but the whole
Is nailed to the cross and I bear it no more
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul

And, Lord, haste the day when the faith shall be sight
The clouds be rolled back like a whole
The trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend
Even so, it is well with my soul

Be Still, My Soul

Be still, my soul! the Lord is on thy side
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain
Leave to thy God to order and provide
In every change he faithful will remain
Be still, my soul! thy best, they heavenly Friend
Thro' stormy ways leads to a joyful end

Be still, my soul! thy God doth undertake
To guide the future as He has the past
Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake
All now mysterious shall be bright at last
Be still, my soul! the waves and wind still know
His voice who ruled them while He dwelt below

Be still, my soul! the hour is hastening on
When we shall be forever with the Lord
When disappointment, grief and fear are gone
Sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored
Be still, my soul! when change and tears are past
All safe and blessed we shall meet at last

Other favorites, all mentioned above plus:
A Mighty Fortress
Rock of Ages
Onward Christian Soldiers

Thanks so much for asking, I feel better! :)

I am a Southern Baptist, and a list of favorite hymns could go on forever....

I have a simple hymn that plays as the hourly chime on my computer... it always reminds me that God IS eternal, IS everywhere, and IS not to be forgotten for a moment.

It was written in the late 1600's I believe. The words say,

'Tis by Thy Grace the mountains stand,
God of Eternal Pow'r
The seas grow calm at Thy command,
and Tempests cease to roar."

My favorite that has gotten me through many trying times is "Precious Lord Take My Hand".

When my way groweth drear,
Precious Lord linger near
When my life is almost gone
Hear my cry, hear my call
Hold my hand lest I fall
Take my hand Precious Lord,
lead me home

(chorus)
Precious Lord take my hand
Lead me on, let me stand
I am tired, I am weak, I am worn
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand Precious Lord,
lead me home

When the shadows appear
and the night draweth near
And the day is past and gone
At the river I stand
Guide my feet, hold my hand
Take my hand Precious Lord,
lead me home.

Amazing Grace - Be Not Afraid - Christ Be Beside Me - City of God - Faith of Our Fathers - Here I Am, Lord - Holy God, We Praise Thy Name - Holy, Holy, Holy, - Ave Maria, Joyful, Joyful, we adore Thee - Let There Be Peace on Earth - On Eagles Wings - Sing A New Song - not necessarily in that order :-) vic

I find "Nearer My God to thee" most comforting.

SHOUT TO THE LORD

My Jesus, My Savior
Lord, there is none like You
All of my days, I want to praise
The wonders of Your mighty love
My Comfort, my Shelter
Tower of refuge and strength
Let every breath, all that I am
Never cease to worship You

Shout to the Lord, all the earth, let us sing
Power and majesty, praise to the King
Mountains bow down and the seas will roar
At the sound of Your name
I sing for joy at the work of Your hands
Forever I'll love You, forever I'll stand
Nothing compares to the promise I have in You

Amazing Grace, especially the lines

Victory in Jesus,
My Savior, forever,

Because he lives,
I can face tomorrow,
Because He lives,
All fear is gone,
Because I know,
He holds the future,
And life is worth the living,
Just because he lives.

It is well with my soul...and Christe Eleison...that one is spelled probably incorrectly though...

Gee, Faithfairy maned all of mine!!! YEA!!!!!!
But I also enjoy... "O Thous In Whose Presence".,
"How Firm A Foundation", ""Come Thous Fount of Every Blessing",....
the list is endles...
JSS

Come Ye Disconsolate, Jesus Savior Pilot Me, Just As I Am and Return, O Wanderer. Doris

My beautiful, 12 yr. old grandson, playing the Star Spangled Banner for special music in yesterday's worship service, stopping, going over to the pastor and asking that everyone sing as he played his coronet with such resounding beauty!

"eyes"