MY FAVORITE HYMNS

Some of these hymns are beautiful music.  Some have beautiful sentiment.  Some are just beautiful.

1.   "How Great Thou Art".  Most people, even those who aren't regular church-goers, have at least heard of this one. 

2.   "The Haven of Rest".  This is my favorite of all the hymns with a nautical theme. 

3.   "The Old Rugged Cross".  Like "How Great Thou Art", this is one that most people are at least familiar with. 

4.   "Lo, How A Rose 'Ere Blooming".  This song is primarily sung at Christmas, but it's got some of the most beautiful harmony I've ever heard.  It's also one of the oldest hymns on this list, since the first two verses are translated from 15th century German.

5.   "Precious Lord, Take My Hand".  This song was written by Thomas A. Dorsey, a black jazz musician, after losing his wife and child.  The last line says it all:  "Take my hand, Precious Lord, lead me home."  It's a short song, only two verses, but I don't think anything can be added.

6.  "Oh, the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus".  I've sung this one to different tunes, and my favorite is the rolling Ebenezer hymn tune.