Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning, great is Your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, ‘Therefore I hope in Him!”
Lamentations 3:22-24
"I have sought to be true to the Word and to avoid flippant and catchy titles and treatment. I have greatly desired that each hymn and poem might have some definite message to the hearts for whom it was written."
Now, I found a video for you from the British TV Show, "Songs of Praise". Please note that the singing in this church is from the congregation! They are magnificent singers! Also, the words are here for you to read (and even sing along with, if you like.) This is a beautiful hymn and I think you will agree that this video is well worth a listen.
As an added bonus, the church should remind you somewhat of the church that we just saw on Saturday from Windsor! I know that it is not the same one, it just reminds me of it. (Looking at this today, I am thinking that it is Southwark Cathedral! I should have recognized it right away, I love it so much. If you are ever in London, you must promise me that you will visit Southwark Cathedral, it is on the South Bank. Anybody remember that I have been researching my family tree ? We had ancestors who were married at Southwark Cathedral! I was so pleased to learn that.)
If you are ever in England, I would very much recommend that you see as many churches as you can. You know I do!
It is a moving hymn. I like to explore old churches. A lot of the new ones just don't have the character older churches do.
ReplyDeleteI don't care much for modern buildings in general, they just don't have any character!
DeleteSongs of Praise is a lovely show. I have to admit I don't know this hymn, and enjoyed hearing it. The congregation certainly are magnificent, no doubt encouraged by an excellent conductor. And I do see what you mean about the attractive Eastbourne church, very reminiscent of St George's. I go to as many churches as possible when we travel - next week, off to Germany/Austria so looking forward to it very much.
ReplyDeleteI didn't say but I should have said that the hymn is an American one and that is one reason why I liked hearing it sung by this choir in England! I have loved Songs of Praise when I first heard it in 1985 in England! Germany and Austria! Oh, you are so lucky, look forward to hearing all about it!
DeleteYou know my favourite church is Ripon Cathedral, but it is actually difficult to call it "favourite", as there are so many other churches, big and small, I really like and visit whenever I am in the area, both in England and Germany.
ReplyDeleteYes, I know you do and I am grateful that you share your photos of those that you visit! Love our visits to Yorkshire, wait..I just typed "our" visits instead of "your" visits! I will leave it like that since you make me feel that I am with you when you go there! :-)
DeleteIt's a joy to visit cathedrals, i would love to see more of them in my life.
ReplyDeleteYes! And the one that I mentioned, Southwark Cathedral, is very much worth seeing if you are ever in London.
DeleteHis faithfulness is new every morning...so true. What blessings we are given to see a new day ! Hymns are a blessing too and say so much with feeling. We who have the ears to hear should never miss a chance to hear them.
ReplyDeleteI love the words to this hymn and to find those words written by the hymnwriter himself, I had to share this on my post!
DeleteI loved the glorious coloured, lead-light windows in St. George's Chapel...I imagine they were lead-light. Magnificent...everything was magnificent.
ReplyDeleteI know, Lee, wasn't it all just so wonderful? There is so much bad news, I think we should celebrate weddings.
DeleteI adore stained glass windows, I can gaze upon them in all kinds of light.
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DeleteI have to tell you, you are a much better writer than I am but we think very much alike. When I watched the Royal Wedding and saw Prince Charles, I said to my husband that I wished I could forget Charles wanting to be a tampon.
We must be kindred souls. LOL!
That's so funny! I don't think many people remember that, but I can't forget it even though I wish I could.
DeleteI KNOW! The things that make me cringe always stick in my mind! HA! I am terrible, I know!
DeleteSome lovely churches in England. Years ago I did a tour of the village ones on a back roads journey down to London and back.
ReplyDeleteYou are SO lucky! The first time I was in London, I marveled at the churches. By the way, first time I visited London was in May in 1981. London was so very different then!
DeleteI adore the British churches, so ancient and Holy, you can feel the love of the ages in them. The old hymns are the best and most meaningful in my opinion, probably because I grew up with them.
ReplyDeleteLuv Janice
The first time I walked up the steps of an old church in England and the steps were worn down from all the people who had gone up them, and the great wooden door had its side almost golden from being touched and worn from all the people's hands opening it...I was thrilled!
DeleteI didn't say but this hymn is really from America but I know that Britain must have adopted it and made it their own!
Great is thy Faithfulness is my pastor's favorite hymn. I like it, too, but we sure sing that one an awful lot. :)
ReplyDeleteLoved the royal wedding!
Hey Lynn! If you sing this one a lot, I wonder what you think of this from the choir in England? I thought it was great!
DeleteAnd I am so glad you enjoyed the Royal wedding too! x
I always visit churches whenever I am traveling. Well, not traveling that much nowadays, but I love to see them. And I also found, when being a tourist, that it was wonderful to rest in the peace and prayerful quiet of a church when the outside became a bit too overwhelming with new sensation, people and noise.
ReplyDeleteOh, you have reminded me of something. Richard and I had spent a fun day in London, walking all over and on our way back to our hotel, we stopped into a small Catholic church. It was such a welcome respite from the busy city, it was quiet, beautiful and peaceful.
DeleteYour comments always strike a chord for me!
How cool that you had ancestors who were married in this lovely church, Kay!
ReplyDeleteI was very surprised to learn this! It seems that my English heart comes to me naturally. x
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