I am grateful for my Savior, Jesus Christ, who came to earth, lived, suffered, bled, died, and lives again. I am grateful for the peace and purity I am able to feel through the cleansing power of His Atonement. I know He knows and loves me. I know He knows and loves you too. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
This week: Why are you grateful for Christ, or, what is something someone has done for you which you are grateful for?
"I Stand All Amazed"
I stand all amazed at the love Jesus offers me,
Confused at the grace that so fully he proffers me.
I tremble to know that for me he was crucified,
That for me, a sinner, he suffered, he bled and died.
O it is wonderful that he should care for me
Enough to die for me!
Oh it is wonderful, wonderful to me!
I marvel that he would descend from his throne divine
To rescue a soul so rebellious and proud as mine,
That he should extend his great love unto such as I,
Sufficient to own, to redeem, and to justify.
O it is wonderful that he should care for me
Enough to die for me!
Oh it is wonderful, wonderful to me!
I think of his hands, pierced and bleeding to pay the debt!
Such mercy, such love and devotion can I forget?
No, no, I will praise and adore at the mercy seat,
Until at the glorified throne I kneel at his feet.
O it is wonderful that he should care for me
Enough to die for me!
Oh it is wonderful, wonderful to me!
Text and music: Charles H. Gabriel, 1856-1932
From Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1985, #193
PS I've heard this hymn sung magnificently by a tenor, but was unable to find a video or recording to share. :( Please, please share any links to renditions of this or other uplifting songs you love. :)
PPS A few of my favorite scriptures on the Atonement, from the Book of Mormon: Alma 7: 10-16
PPS A few of my favorite scriptures on the Atonement, from the Book of Mormon: Alma 7: 10-16
I am grateful to God for music – for giving us the capacity to appreciate it and composers who have shared their talents to help the rest of us to pray. These are some of my favorites:
ReplyDeleteAll creatures of our God and king
All things bright and beautiful
Alleluia, Alleluia
Handel’s Amen
Angels we have heard on high
Away in a manger
Be still my soul
Climb every mountain
Dona nobis pacem
Father we thank thee
For the beauty of the earth
Foxlease vesper
Gaudeamus hodie
Glory to thee my God this night
God shall wipe away all tears
He shall feed his flock
His yoke is easy
I heard the bells
I’ll fly away
It came upon the midnight clear
Kumbaya
Let me love
Now thank we all our God
Now the day is over
O holy night
On my honor I will try
Panis angelicus
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Mozart’s Requiem
Surely he hath borne our griefs
Sweet hour of prayer
Turn to me
We gather together
We will understand it better by and by
When the saints go marching in
Oh my goodness! Thank you for posting such a wonderfully long and beautiful list!!! I haven't heard of several of these, and am listening to Dona nobis pacem right now (gorgeous!).
ReplyDeleteI am also grateful for the music that sings the prayer I had no words for. Thank you so much for brightening my day!!! :) :) :)