Hymns of Praise

My son had friends over.

They listened to "Happy" while visiting.

It played over and over again in my head.

I caught myself singing without realizing.

Sometimes calming music

will be playing in the background while others work 

quietly.

Once awhile one of those calming songs

reminds me of a time of sadness.

The moment I hear the song,

I feel a sense of darkness and gloom.

I passed by the Choir room

"mi ma mi ma moooooooo"

before I knew it,

I was singing the scale as I passed to by next class.

After a difficult class

working on difficult tasks,

I felt zapped of every ounce of energy.

As I returned to home base,

Mrs. P. had her itunes playing in the hallway between breaks.

Immediately,

my disposition changed.

I danced.

I sang.

I felt energized.

As I reflected on those times,

I am able to acknowledge the power of music.

Getting back on course

will require me to utilize the vast array of tools

that are available to me.

HYMNS:

Words of truth, encouragement, comfort,

even scripture

put to lovely harmonious melodies

truly have the power to help me.

As difficult choices come,

temptation arises,

or darkness befalls me...

what Hymn will I have ready

to hum and sing?

What Hymn will bring me closer to my Savior?

I Need Thee Every Hour

"I need Thee every hour,

Most gracious Lord.

No tender voice like Thine

Can peace afford.

I need Thee every hour,

Stay thou nearby.

Temptations lose their power

When Thou art nigh.

I need Thee every hour

in JOY or PAIN.

Come quickly and abide,

Or life is vain.

I need Thee every hour

Most Holy One.

Oh, make me Thine indeed,

Thou blessed Son !

(Chorus)

I need Thee, oh, I need Thee;

Every hour I need Thee !

Oh, bless me NOW, my Savior;

I come to Thee !

Words by Annie S. Hawks

Music by Robert Lowery