Joyfully Singing

This is a new song that I just learned. We will be singing it in our Christmas performance in the choir; it is gorgeous.

Who would true Valour see Who would true Valour see Let him come hither; One here will Constant be, Come Wind, come Weather. There's no Discouragement, Shall make him once Relent, His first avow'd Intent, To be a Pilgrim. Who so beset him round, With dismal Storys, Do but themselves Confound; His Strength the more is. No Lyon can him fright, He'l with a Gyant Fight, But he will have a right, To be a Pilgrim. Hobgoblin, nor foul Fiend, Can daunt his Spirit: He knows, he at the end, Shall Life Inherit. Then Fancies fly away, He'l fear not what men say, He'l labour Night and Day, To be a Pilgrim. John Bunyan

As I considered what to write for this week's song of the month, my thoughts went over the happenings of the last few days. My Grandfather had an accident and life has been in great turmoil. I found myself wondering why this all had to happen, and as I thought it over, a song began to roll through my head. What a blessing it is to have so many hymns memorized, especially during times like these. I realized that whatever God brings into my life, I must still be happy and content, " though sorrow like sea billows roll". This song, " It is well with my soul", kept running through my head all week long, and suddenly I realized that this wasn't just a song for the week, this was my song of the week. Though it is not a great sorrow, still, if I can not accept the little trials that cross my path, how will I be able to deal with the big ones? Horatio G. Spafford went through a great trial, that inspired the writing of this moving hymn. In 1883 Spafford,...

I will now post the tune itself . It took me a very long time to find this one. All the ones I could find were either too wild, didn't have all the verses or were not the right tune. But I hope you enjoy it.

Trust and obey John H. Sammis When we walk with the Lord In the light of His Word, What a glory He sheds on our way; While we do His good will, He abides with us still, And with all who will trust and obey. Trust and obey, For there's no other way To be happy in Jesus, But to trust and obey. Not a shadow can rise, Not a cloud in the skies, But His smile quickly drives it away; Not a doubt or a fear, Not a sigh or a tear, Can abide while we trust and obey. Not a burden we bear, Not a sorrow we share, But our toil He doth richly repay; Not a grief or a loss, Not a frown or a cross, But is blest if we trust and obey. But we never can prove The delights of His love, Until all on the altar we lay; For the favor He shows, And the joy He bestows, Are for them who will trust and obey. Then in fellowship sweet We will sit at His feet, Or we'll walk by His side in the way; What He says we will do; Where He sends. we will go, Never fear, only trust and obey. H...

I have just received a wonderful opportunity to join a small choir arranged by my piano teacher's piano teacher. I have been praying for this opportunity for a long time, and it is wonderful to see him answer me with a yes! To sing praises to the Lord with fellow believers is a thought that thrills my soul, and I wanted to share it with you all. I will be posting more on this subject later on. Praise the Lord!