A hymn to encourage you today

Having great hymn writers of the past and present allows us to sing great hymns in the church today. We sang this great hymn this past Sunday and wanted to share it with you all. Anyone who may want to try singing it, it is set to the tune of "Before the Throne of God Above".

You are the Father's pure delight,

In heaven you reign as God and King.

We bow before your power and might,

And of your greatness gladly sing.

We give you praise, all-glorious Lord,

With hearts aglow we now draw near;

O Christ, by all the church adored,

We worship you with godly fear; 

We worship you with godly fear.

Upon the awful cross you died;

How deep your sorrows, who can tell? 

We bless you for the crimson tide

That saves us from the depths of hell.

You rose triumphant from the grave,

And then ascended to the skies!

You ever live above to save,

Our hears with adoration rise;

Our hears with adoration rise.

Throughout our lives we see your grace,

What lovingkindness you have shown.

As we review the past we trace

Your mercies, which we gladly own.

Through sorrows, trials and distress,

Your hand has held us on our way;

We bless you for your faithfulness,

And bring our thanks to you today,

And bring our thanks to you today.

O Lord, our waiting hearts inflame,

To spread abroad your matchless worth;

We long to make your glorious Name

Admired and loved through all the earth.

Then on that day when you appear,

Millions of souls shall then make known

How great you are to them, and dear;

The glory shall be yours alone;

The glory shall be yours alone.

-William G. Hughes