I think I've mentioned before that there are a few hymns that either bring a lump to my throat or tears to my eyes: Be Still, My Soul is one of them. The lyrics were written by Katharina von Schlegel in 1752, and the music was composed by Jean Sibelius in 1909, giving it a … Continue reading Be Still, My Soul – Finding Peace in God’s Embrace
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And Can it Be
For a change, let's have a look at hymn, a hymn very close to my heart for reasons I won't bore you with, except to say, that when I hear it, my chest aches, my throat finds the lump that's happy to be there, and my eyes well up. "And Can It Be" is a … Continue reading And Can it Be
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