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Defending Lyrics
“Defending Lyrics” is important to me for many reasons! First, I want to help generate an emotional connection between each reader and the words of each song whenever they sing hymns! Second, Defending Lyrics is also designed to deepen your understanding of the true meaning of the lyrics and defend their Biblical accuracy.
Ordered By God
These articles are not in alphabetical order or in the order of the SDA Hymnal but in chronological order! And I’m writing them based on which song the Lord indicates should come next! As you read these articles, I hope you will be blessed and drawn closer to Christ!
A Huge Task!
We still need to finish the work God has given us to do! And music is a huge part of that task! It touches hearts in a way that nothing else can! The songs in the SDA Hymnal were originally chosen for their spiritual encouragement!
My Mission
We desperately need a stronger emotional connection to each and every song in the SDA Hymnal. And this is my “mission”; to create an emotional bond within each of you to each and every SDA Hymn you sing!
Please let me know if you disagree with anything in these articles. Also, let me know if you want to write an article about a particular SDA Hymn!
If you want to find a list of all the songs in the SDA Hymnal, then use the following link: SDA Hymnal
The Church Has One Foundation
SDA Hymnal #348Where the series began: the church stands on Christ, or on nothing.
Live Out Thy Life Within Me
SDA Hymnal #316Christ living His life through yours — and the tune it shares with #348.
The Old Rugged Cross
SDA Hymnal #159Why an emblem of suffering and shame is the one thing worth clinging to.
All Creatures Of Our God And King
SDA Hymnal #2Creation’s praise to its Maker, and what Scripture says about the animals in it.
Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus
SDA Hymnal #618A soldier’s loyalty, and what our own words do to His royal banner.
Take The World But Give Me Jesus
SDA Hymnal #329Counting the cost honestly: everything you own, traded for Christ.
Face To Face
SDA Hymnal #206What it will be to see Him — the hardest of these articles to write.
Once To Every Man And Nation
SDA Hymnal #606The moment to decide comes once, and the choice stands forever.
Rescue The Perishing
SDA Hymnal #367If rescue is not your priority, the relationship is only an act.
When I Survey The Wondrous Cross
SDA Hymnal #154To survey is to study — so study what the Sacrifice actually cost.
Nearer Still Nearer
SDA Hymnal #301A love song: drawing close with nothing in your hands to bring.
He Lives!
SDA Hymnal #251You cannot sing this honestly without knowing Him for yourself.
Jesus Paid It All
SDA Hymnal #184Our strength was never the point; only His power changes a heart.
As Water To The Thirsty
SDA Hymnal #460Are these words true for you? Then sacrifice comes easily.
Just When I Need Him
SDA Hymnal #512Why He sometimes waits, and the hunger that the waiting creates.
Lead On, O King Eternal
SDA Hymnal #619Marching under orders, with grace as the power to obey.
Faith Of Our Fathers
SDA Hymnal #304A faith held through dungeon, fire and sword, and kept till death.
Hail Him The King Of Glory
SDA Hymnal #202The signs say He is near; loving people means warning them.
Nothing Between
SDA Hymnal #322Nothing between — written for a time when so much gets in.
My Hope Is Built
SDA Hymnal #522On what is your hope actually built? All other ground is sinking sand.
Until Then
SDA Hymnal #632Beautiful — but not every line in it can be defended.
