Cast Out the Nets
This song draws from the record in Luke 5:1-11 about the miracle of so many fish hitting Peter’s boat, after which he joined up as one of Jesus’ disciples and got on the path of becoming a fisher of men. Continue Reading →
Words of Jesus
Here is a simple but ambitious song — simple in its idea, form and repetition and ambitious in selecting, and then fitting so many wonderful “words of Jesus” in to such a tight space. At first look, I wondered if Continue Reading →
Jesus In The Morning
When the Lord is at the center of our lives, the thought of Jesus will cross our minds throughout the day. What do you think? “Jesus In The Morning” is a sweet, softly energetic song about just that. Please give Continue Reading →
The Little Captive Maid
“The Little Captive Maid” is a light, bright Bible song about one of the great healing records in the Bible. It has the sound of a “kid’s” Bible song — and the lesson it teaches is timeless. Please give it Continue Reading →
Jesus Loves Me
Classic song, timeless encouragement. Enjoy the song then we’ll talk some more. Who sings these kid’s songs? For a century and a half children around the world have been singing these simple but deep words. Is it only a children’s Continue Reading →
Naaman, GO!
This song, lyrics by Rev. Johnson Oatman Jr., published in 1902, sets to music the story from 2 Kings 5 about Elisha the prophet of Israel healing Naaman, a commander of Syria’s army — who was also a leper. One Continue Reading →
God Will Take Care Of You
This encouraging song is one of many written by a person who overcame a noteworthy personal physical limit and, among other things, developed a wonderful capacity and platform to encourage others in the Lord. Please give her song a sing-along Continue Reading →
Closer Still
This song “Closer Still” is a confident and humble prayer for our relationship with the Lord to become closer and closer. The song points to a wonderful truth — which is that the Lord will help and guide us toward Continue Reading →
Guide My Feet
This traditional song gives us the “heart” prayer of a person who wants the Lord to occupy the throne at the center of his very being. Please give it a sing-along listen and see if you can put it to Continue Reading →
My Savior How I Love You
Here is another song by Rev. Johnson Oatman, Jr. He was born a few years before the Civil War and lived just past the end of WW I. Hymnary.org reports “His father was an excellent singer, and it always delighted Continue Reading →