Text: John H. SammisMusic: Daniel TownerGenre: HymnLanguage: English; translated in Yoruba (also available in Igbo, and Hausa)Scripture References: Genesis 5:24; Exodus 19:5; Deuteronomy 11:26-28; 1 Samuel 15:22; Psalm 37:3; Proverb 16:20; Matthew 11:28-30; Luke 11:28; John 14:1; 15:4-5; Romans 12:1-2; 16:26; James 2:17, 26Liturgical Uses/Seasons: Advent, Commitment/Response, Easter, Epiphany, LentThemes: Obedience A young man who had Read More…
Category: Luke
In Christ Alone
Text/Music: Stuart Townsend and Keith GettyGenre: HymnLanguage: EnglishScripture References: Isaiah 28:16; Matthew 18:1-10; 27:57-66; Luke 6:46-49; 23:10-11; John 8:12; 10:14; 14:1-6; 16:7-11; 19:28-30; Romans 5:5-11; 8:1, 37-39; 1 Corinthians 3:9-11; 15:12-23, 54-58; Galatians 3:13-14; 4:4-7; Ephesians 1:17- 23; 2:20; Philippians 1:6, 27; 4:12; Colossians 1:15-17; Hebrews 10:1-10; 13:20; 1 Peter 1:3-5; 2:1-7; 1 John 2:1-2Liturgical Read More…
I Love the Man of Calvary
(Also: I Love that Man of Galilee)Composer: AnonymousGenre: Gospel MusicLanguage: EnglishScripture References: Matthew 27:33; Mark 15:22; Luke 23:33; 1 Peter 2:24Liturgical Uses/Seasons: Easter, LentThemes: Salvation, Resurrection This Nigerian gospel lyric airs is a familiar song that expresses the salvific history of Jesus Christ for humanity. It is an expression of love and heart of gratitude from Read More…
Amazing Grace
Text: John Newton (1725-1807)Music: AnonymousGenre: HymnLanguage: EnglishScripture References: Psalm 142:5; Matthew 18:12; Luke 12:32; John 9:25; Ephesians 1:3-14; 2:8Liturgical Uses/Seasons: Assurance, Baptism, Confession of Faith, Epiphany, Funeral, Lent, Lord’s SupperThemes: Grace, Love of God, Salvation, Victory Amazing Grace is often used during altar call as a hymn of invitation. A good number of Nigerian faithful, especially the Read More…
All to Jesus, I Surrender
Text: Judson Van De VenterMusic: Winfield WeedenGenre: HymnLanguage: EnglishScripture References: Joshua 24:15; 2 Chronicles 30:6-9; Matthew 10:8; 16:24-28; 19:21; Mark 8:34; 10:28; Luke 9:23; 14:33; 18:22, 28-30; Acts 4:31-35; 21:13-14; Romans 6:8-22; 1 John 2:15-17Liturgical Uses/Seasons: Baptism, FuneralThemes: Jesus Christ The text of this hymn was written by Judson Van De Venter an American art Read More…
