Update: I thought this hymn would be appropriate for tonight, which is "Maundy Thursday"...the night on which we remember the sacrifice of our Lord and Savior...the night that He shared the Last Supper with His Disciples and then was betrayed by one of them for 30 pieces of silver. The night before Jesus suffered and died in my place so that I might live...
Originally posted on 8/18/2011:
Hymn for today: "Hallelujah, What a Saviour!" by Philip P. Bliss, circa 1838-1876
Here is one of my favorite hymns...we usually sing this one around the Communion Table. I hope you know the melody...sing along with me and worship this wonderful Saviour!
"Man of sorrows," what a name, for the Son of God who came,
Ruined sinners to reclaim! Hallelujah! What a Saviour!
Bearing shame and scoffing rude, in my place condemned He stood,
Sealed my pardon with His blood; Hallelujah! What a Saviour!
Guilty, vile, and helpless we; Spotless Lamb of God was He;
"Full atonement", can it be! Hallelujah! What a Saviour!
Lifted up was He to die; "It is finished," was His cry,
Now in heaven exalted high; Hallelujah! What a Saviour!
When He comes, our glorious King, All His ransomed home to bring,
Then anew this song we'll sing, Hallelujah! What a Saviour!"
"Hallelujah! What a Saviour!!!"
Postscript 4/18/2019: Please pray for my friend Sharon Watson as she makes plans to travel "home" to Minnesota to be with her large extended family, and to begin Hospice care there. She is ultimately traveling to her forever eternal home, but wants to make this last journey to be with her loved ones while she can. Thank you for your prayers as she travels...
This picture was taken last year not long after she began chemo. It's been a difficult journey, but God has been with her all the way. She is such a remarkable woman of faith. I have been so blessed by her friendship. Here is a link to her Caring Bridge site: https://www.caringbridge.org/public/sharonwatson
Thank you again.
God bless you all. Let us rejoice in Christ our Savior, and all that He has done for us.
Hi Pam! Thank you for sharing this beautiful hymn that we could sing together!
ReplyDeleteMay God bless you and yours this Holy Week and Easter.
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Thank you Ceil. I am sorry I didn't see this earlier. We could have "harmonized!" Maybe we did and just didn't know it. Easter was marvelous...and Because Christ lives, we can face uncertain days ahead! Praise God!!!!
DeleteYes, tonight we keep the memorial of his death.
ReplyDeleteI hope your friend fools everyone and is healed. It is never too late.
I could use prayer for extreme pain in my back and legs making it hard to walk and I have to be at the memorial tonight and that will be hard. Thank you in advance.
I am praying for you now, Ann, and trusting that God will be there to meet your every need. May He lift you up and give you strength, as you lean on Him. May God bless your heart with His peace and love. Amen.
DeleteI'll be praying for Sharon. Also praying for Ann. Our God is able!
ReplyDeleteYes, Our God IS able, and we are trusting Him in every way. Thank you, Melanie.
DeleteBeautiful post Pamela. Tonight we remember the sacrifice of our Lord and Savior and prayers are being offered to Sharon as she makes her last journey home and to Annie who suffers the same extreme pain in her legs as I do. Have a blessed day dear friend.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Toni. We are all praying in agreement here today, for Sharon and Ann, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
Delete"She is ultimately traveling to her forever eternal home, but wants to make this last journey to be with her loved ones while she can."
ReplyDeleteTruly, this is what matters.
Bless you and happy everything this weekend. We are doing a Passover Seder (just us) and a traditional dinner on Sunday (hubby's family) and tomorrow we have a good day planned for what my kids call Horrifying Friday. It is Good too. :) Bless you.
Thank you, Sandi, for your thoughtful words and prayers. I would love to share in your Passover Seder. What a blessed time that must be with true believers in the Messiah. Have a blessed weekend.
DeletePrayers will definitely continue for Sharon, Pamela. May your Easter time be filled with shouts of "Hallelujah!"
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Praying for Sharon and her friends and family. Thank you for those beautiful lyrics. Hallelujah! What a Savior!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful post, Pam. The hymn is so appropriate for this Maundy Thursday. Praying for your friend Sharon.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite hymns with such incredible meaning.
ReplyDeleteWhat a tremendous traveling journey your friend Sharon has planned ahead of her.
You both look so beautiful in that photo together and you will cherish it forever.
My prayers will be with your friend.
God bless you~
Just catching up on my blog-reading. I,too, love this hymn. I got to church last night for Good Friday service. Our pastor talked about the seven last words from the Cross. It was an impressive service. Praying for your friend Sharon as she returns to her home in Minnesota. Peace and Blessings.
ReplyDeleteOh Pam, what a beautiful post! Yes, Hallelujah what a Saviour! He is risen! Christ is risen indeed!
ReplyDeleteLove and blessings!