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.
