Tonight Eric busted out his guitar and we sang some good ol RUF hymns. I've missed singing hymns this past year, and Eric had recently offered to start playing so that we could sing together.
We sang a couple of songs, including For All the Saints. A few of the six verses are below (I suggest clicking on the link and listening along- you may need to click the song)-
For all the saints who from this labor's rest
To thee by faith before the world confess
Thy name oh Jesus, be forever blessed
Alleluia, allelu
Thou wast their rock, their fortress and their might
Thou Lord, their Captain, in the well-fought fight
Thou, in the darkness drear, their one true light
Alleluia, allelu
O may Thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold
Fight as the saints, who nobly fought of old
And win with them, the victor's crown of gold
Alleluia, allelu
But lo! There breaks a yet more glorious day;
The saints triumphant rise in bright array
The King of glory passes on his way
Alleluia, allelu
From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast
Through gates of pearl, streams in the countless host
Singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
Alleluia, allelu
Okay, so most of the six verses... but I love this song! It reminds me that one day friends from all tribes, tongues, and nations will sing before our LORD together. Perhaps we will triple clap and dance around. Perhaps we will sing in stillness or with somewhat offbeat clapping. But we will sing together... just as we were able to do in Sierra Leone.
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THANK YOU! Thanks for posting this. Brought tears to my eyes...so good to hear those voices singing. And I caught a glimpse of my Mabinty. You made my night!!
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