I know that there is not a Church of God member (and other denominations, also) who is not familiar with the old "Red-backed Hymnal." If you check out the contents, you will find that the preponderance of topics is heaven. I love the old, old story told in the pages of that book. "When we all get to heaven," "Heaven's Jubilee": the list goes on. When we sing about heaven, we start thinking about heaven. This world is not my home: I'm just a passing through. These songs make me want to "go home." Having a chronic disease like ovarian cancer makes me want to go home, too. I am reminded of how temporary this life is. There is comfort in that fact!
Yesterday we sang "Victory in Jesus" although it was "off the wall." Nobody remembers that it's really page 120. In the last stanza we find the words: "...the Old Redemption Story..." It's an old story that's still new and fresh and exciting. To know that God sent His Son to be my Savior is the greatest miracle in the world. In the wonderful plan of redemption, He knew that I needed a Savior and Jesus was willing to give His life for me. Thank You, Jesus!
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Dr. N.,
ReplyDeleteWe,at the Sebewa Church of God, still sing out of the hymnal quite a bit; especially in the Sunday evening services. However, the hymnals there are green. Same hymnal, different color. My favorite is page 10 which is the "Meeting in the Air"; "and I know I'll meet you, meet you (over) there, in that home beyond the sky. Such singing you will hear, never heard by mortal ear, 'twill be glorious I do declare. And God's own Son will be the leading one at the meeting in the air." What an awesome thought to lay down to rest with. I am SO looking forward to that day! Blessings, Scott
Yes, Scott! Lord Jesus, come quickly and take us home to be with You!
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