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…
Category: Salvation
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…
Blessed Assurance
Text: Fanny J. CrosbyMusic: Phoebe Palmer KnappGenre: HymnLanguage: EnglishScripture References: Psalm 28; 40:3; 71:15; 108; Isaiah 12:2; John 1:51; 3:5-8; 6:47; Acts 2:36, 46-47; Romans 6:22; 8; 1 Corinthians 16:13; Galatians 2:16-20; 4:5-7; Ephesians 1:14; 3:6-12; Philippians 3:20; Colossians 2:2-3; Titus 3:4-8; Hebrews 4:16; 9:28; 10:19-23; 11:1; 1 John 3:1-6, 24Liturgical Uses/Seasons: Assurance, Baptism, Christmas, 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 Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name
Text: James EllorMusic: Edward Perronet; alt. John RipponGenre: HymnLanguage: EnglishScripture References: Deuteronomy 32:3; 1 Chronicles 29:11-13; Psalm 24:7-10; 40:16; Isaiah 9:6; 28:5; Lamentations 5:19; Acts 4:12; Ephesians 1:20, 22; Colossians 1:15-19Liturgical Uses/Seasons: Advent, Christmas, Easter, Epiphany, Opening Song, Praises/Adoration,Themes: Ascension, Jesus Christ, Salvation, VictoryHymnal Reference: B. H. 134, 56 Ed This hymn is used as Read More…
