Rooted in God's Word Together
Most of the hymns in our Come and See series didn’t garner much attention when they were first published. Most of their writers were penniless Sunday school teachers or parish preachers who were faithfully communicating biblical truth to the people in their sphere of influence. Some like the hymn writer we’re featuring today weren’t even professional writers. But through the years, their quiet projects became some of the most-loved, most-published, and most-sung hymns of the Church today.
For this week's hymn feature, we are featuring "Jesus Wept" and remembering that "still in glory He can mark each mourner's tear." We are also highlighting Psalm 56:8: "You have kept count of my tossing; put my tears in your bottle." Don't miss the special links and printable today at ufcwomen.blog.
The details of this week’s hymn, Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us, are perfect examples of the importance of context within storytelling. Join us as we review the lyrics of this 1836 hymn from John 10.
So many hymns of the past, just like this week’s, began as poems meant to convey simple truths about God. The accounts of Jesus feeding thousands of men, women, and children near the Sea of Galilee inspired Mary Artemisia Lathbury (1841-1913) to write the first two stanzas of Break Thou the Bread of Life in 1877.
Come, Thou Fount of Ever Blessing is a familiar hymn at UFC. We sing it often, but do you know the story behind the lyrics penned in 1758 by Robert Robinson? His story of faith may mirror yours in many ways. Join us at ufcwomen.blog today for this beautiful hymn.