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Oh my goodness! That would definitely have to be A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief, with verses 6 and 7 included. They are rarely sung, but they really should be. Eveytime I hear it, especially in Nauvoo or Carthage Jail, I feel the Spirit so strongly, and tears come to my eyes.
1. A poor wayfaring Man of grief
Hath often crossed me on my way,
Who sued so humbly for relief
That I could never answer nay.
I had not power to ask his name,
Whereto he went, or whence he came;
Yet there was something in his eye
That won my love; I knew not why.
2. Once, when my scanty meal was spread,
He entered; not a word he spake,
Just perishing for want of bread.
I gave him all; he blessed it, brake,
And ate, but gave me part again.
Mine was an angel’s portion then,
For while I fed with eager haste,
The crust was manna to my taste.
3. I spied him where a fountain burst
Clear from the rock; his strength was gone.
The heedless water mocked his thirst;
He heard it, saw it hurrying on.
I ran and raised the suff’rer up;
Thrice from the stream he drained my cup,
Dipped and returned it running o’er;
I drank and never thirsted more.
4. ’Twas night; the floods were out; it blew
A winter hurricane aloof.
I heard his voice abroad and flew
To bid him welcome to my roof.
I warmed and clothed and cheered my guest
And laid him on my couch to rest;
Then made the earth my bed, and seemed
In Eden’s garden while I dreamed.
5. Stripped, wounded, beaten nigh to death,
I found him by the highway side.
I roused his pulse, brought back his breath,
Revived his spirit, and supplied
Wine, oil, refreshment—he was healed.
I had myself a wound concealed,
But from that hour forgot the smart,
And peace bound up my broken heart.
6. In pris’n I saw him next, condemned
To meet a traitor’s doom at morn.
The tide of lying tongues I stemmed,
And honored him ’mid shame and scorn.
My friendship’s utmost zeal to try,
He asked if I for him would die.
The flesh was weak; my blood ran chill,
But my free spirit cried, “I will!”
7. Then in a moment to my view
The stranger started from disguise.
The tokens in His hands I knew;
The Savior stood before mine eyes.
He spake, and my poor name He named,
“Of Me thou hast not been ashamed.
These deeds shall thy memorial be;
Fear not, thou didst them unto Me.”
ADD ONS:
If You Could Hie To Kolob
The Spirit Of God
Praise To The Man
Nearer My God to Thee
I Believe in Christ
We Thank Thee O God For A Prophet
Abide With Me, Tis’ Eventide
**funny story**:
The most memorable time I heard “The spirit of God like a fire is burning”, we happened to have a fire alarm go off right then for a fire drill (I lived in Utah, and Seminary or “release time” was offered as a high school class).
Elder Swordsman11 also commented
- http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=oWMe4afA2c…http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=IdH3bj74ye…
- I Stand All Amazed
- How Firm a Foundation
There are dozens more that I love, two that aren’t in the hymnbook – Come thou font of every blessing is beautiful in words and meaning as well as Ava Maria (which probably won’t make it into the hymnbook ever but I love the sound).
Other favorites:
O say what is truth
Nearer my god to thee
Hark all ye nations
I need thee every hour
be still my soul
come unto Jesus - The Lily Of The Valley
- A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief
I Know that My Redeemer Lives
I Need Thee Every Hour
those are my top 3…
Anybody ever heard O My Father sung to the tune of ‘Come thou fount of every blessing’? Wow…
Recent comments by Elder Swordsman11
- Is It Just In The South Or Do Candidates In Other Regions Use Church Hymns In Their Ads?
I live in the North and I’ve never noticed them using Gospel music, - Is It Just In The South Or Do Candidates In Other Regions Use Church Hymns In Their Ads?
don’t hear much of that in minnesota
oh the south….haha. - Is It Just In The South Or Do Candidates In Other Regions Use Church Hymns In Their Ads?
it depends on the venue, but they use it all over the US.
hmm, and here all along I thought “Rocky Loves Emily” - Is It Just In The South Or Do Candidates In Other Regions Use Church Hymns In Their Ads?
Kind of ironic, considering most politicians don’t exactly follow the teachings of the bible, especially during campaigns! - Is It Just In The South Or Do Candidates In Other Regions Use Church Hymns In Their Ads?
Interesting, I am guessing religion sells there.
In my area the only background tunes I hear piped through are sea chanteys and whaling ballads, It’s quite common here, has anyone else notice that in their area?
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I have been singing in church, I mean up front, not just in the congregation, since I was three years old. I started conducting the singing when I was fourteen. I have been in the choirs or leading the choirs and congregation ever since. I have many tender feelings for many of the hymns. However, if forced to choose only one, I would have to say The Spirit of God Like a Fire is Burning. The reason I choose that one is because of one particular experience at the close of my freshman year at BYU in the spring of 1970. I was leading the singing in priesthood meeting and James Welch was my accompanist. I requested the brethren to stand since this would be our last time together as a priesthood body. James had many personal embellishments to the music and the men sang with missionary zeal. I am getting teary eyed just thinking about it and typing this up. The powerful emotions of tha occasion forever cemented that hymn into my favorite of all times category. Afterwards, many of the RMs came up and thanked me for bringing back the spirit of their missions. There are some songs that cause me to open up my vocal pipes and let it all hang out. This is one of them. When I open up my voice, I can be clearly heard over an entire congregation. That is not necessarily a good thing.but when the power of the song is upon me, I can’t help myself. I have to sing with full voice and full joy of the emotion. The spirit does that to me.
Thanks for asking.
Oh man, I have so many. I’ll list the ones I can think of
I believe in Christ
Come thou fount
All Creatures of our God and King
Come Come Ye Saints
Press Forward Saints
My Redeemer Lives
Have I done any Good?
There is Sunshine in my Soul Today
You can make the pathway bright
As Zion’s Youth in Latter Days
As Sister’s in Zion
My favorite is “If You Could Hie to Kolob”… if you really read the words, the spirit is very strong in testifying that those words are true.
I also love, Where Can I Turn For Peace, The Spirit of God, Praise to the Man and Come, Come Ye Saints (I almost cry everytime I sing that one).
My favorite hymns:
~I know that my Redeemer lives
~He lives
~Choose the right
~Come, Come ye saints
~Come follow me
~Families can be together forever
~The Spirit of God
~I have a family here on earth
~I believe in Christ
Those a just some of them, I have more
Reverent Songs:
Abide With Me
Abide With Me; ‘Tis Eventide
Our Savior’s Love
Where Can I Turn for Peace
Jesus the Very Thought of Thee
and many more.
Not-so-reverent songs:
Called to Serve
The Spirit of God
Ye Elders of Israel
Onward Christian Soldiers
Primary:
He Sent His Son
Army of Helaman
Ex-Hymns:
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Christmas:
The First Noel
Wild Card:
If You Could Hie to Kolob
Totally depends on the mood you are in. Sometimes, nothing beats a good rousing “Praise to the Man”, while other times calls for a More “Holiness Give me”. “If you Could Hie to Kolob” is always a nice one too. Geez, there are TOO MANY TO CHOSE FROM!
Redeemer of Israel.http://www.lds.org/churchmusic/detailmus…
I’m a W.W. Phelps fan?
- The Spirit of God
- Praise to the Man (Though I really like the EFY take on it?)
- If You Could Hie to Kolob
I think a lot of people like those.
Probably because they’re so good. :]
We Thank Thee oh God for A Prophet
More Holiness Give Me (I woke up with this one going through my head!)
Abide With Me Tis Eventide
How Great Thou Art
As Sisters in Zion
(If I have to drone my way through Choose The Right one more time … NOT one of my favorites)
As I Search The Holy Scriptures
Did you notice that Did You Think To Pray and I Am A Child Of God sound very similar?
And my favorite (though its hard to get out of your mind once you sing it!) Hail To the Prophet
I love Joseph Smith’s First Prayer, but can’t sing it … sonds so myuch better when the MTChoir sings it than our little Branch!
Lord I would Follow Thee is one that soothes me when I’m upset.
My Redeemer Lives is an old favorite
I like Nearer My God To Thee, but always think of the Titanic … and the people in the theatre audience that were yelling “Turn! Turn!” … like, hello people, its NOT going to end well! LoL!
I like to sing Rockwell’s “Somebody’s watching me” when I’m at a church, or just thinking about Santa Claus.
I also enjoy “Very Superstious” also when at a service.
i like the songs Yes Lord and Open the eyes of my heart Lord
hymns i like them but i hear them in spanish as im an spanish speaker 
Come Thou Fount is one of the hymns that I love… It is such a beautiful song to think about and to listen to.
Joseph Smith’s First Prayer
How Great Thou Art
Called To Serve
Spirit of God
Way to many to choose from. I love most of them**
I liked humming Iron butterfly: Inagaddadavida
while in church.
I love “How Great Thou Art” and “Come Thou Font of Every Blessing”. I always feel like getting up and marching when we sing “Called to Serve Him”. It reminds me of my mission.
A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief
I Know that My Redeemer Lives
I Need Thee Every Hour
those are my top 3…
Anybody ever heard O My Father sung to the tune of ‘Come thou fount of every blessing’? Wow…
The Lily Of The Valley
How Firm a Foundation
There are dozens more that I love, two that aren’t in the hymnbook – Come thou font of every blessing is beautiful in words and meaning as well as Ava Maria (which probably won’t make it into the hymnbook ever but I love the sound).
Other favorites:
O say what is truth
Nearer my god to thee
Hark all ye nations
I need thee every hour
be still my soul
come unto Jesus
I Stand All Amazed
http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=oWMe4afA2c…http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=IdH3bj74ye…
Oh my goodness! That would definitely have to be A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief, with verses 6 and 7 included. They are rarely sung, but they really should be. Eveytime I hear it, especially in Nauvoo or Carthage Jail, I feel the Spirit so strongly, and tears come to my eyes.
1. A poor wayfaring Man of grief
Hath often crossed me on my way,
Who sued so humbly for relief
That I could never answer nay.
I had not power to ask his name,
Whereto he went, or whence he came;
Yet there was something in his eye
That won my love; I knew not why.
2. Once, when my scanty meal was spread,
He entered; not a word he spake,
Just perishing for want of bread.
I gave him all; he blessed it, brake,
And ate, but gave me part again.
Mine was an angel’s portion then,
For while I fed with eager haste,
The crust was manna to my taste.
3. I spied him where a fountain burst
Clear from the rock; his strength was gone.
The heedless water mocked his thirst;
He heard it, saw it hurrying on.
I ran and raised the suff’rer up;
Thrice from the stream he drained my cup,
Dipped and returned it running o’er;
I drank and never thirsted more.
4. ’Twas night; the floods were out; it blew
A winter hurricane aloof.
I heard his voice abroad and flew
To bid him welcome to my roof.
I warmed and clothed and cheered my guest
And laid him on my couch to rest;
Then made the earth my bed, and seemed
In Eden’s garden while I dreamed.
5. Stripped, wounded, beaten nigh to death,
I found him by the highway side.
I roused his pulse, brought back his breath,
Revived his spirit, and supplied
Wine, oil, refreshment—he was healed.
I had myself a wound concealed,
But from that hour forgot the smart,
And peace bound up my broken heart.
6. In pris’n I saw him next, condemned
To meet a traitor’s doom at morn.
The tide of lying tongues I stemmed,
And honored him ’mid shame and scorn.
My friendship’s utmost zeal to try,
He asked if I for him would die.
The flesh was weak; my blood ran chill,
But my free spirit cried, “I will!”
7. Then in a moment to my view
The stranger started from disguise.
The tokens in His hands I knew;
The Savior stood before mine eyes.
He spake, and my poor name He named,
“Of Me thou hast not been ashamed.
These deeds shall thy memorial be;
Fear not, thou didst them unto Me.”
ADD ONS:
If You Could Hie To Kolob
The Spirit Of God
Praise To The Man
Nearer My God to Thee
I Believe in Christ
We Thank Thee O God For A Prophet
Abide With Me, Tis’ Eventide
**funny story**:
The most memorable time I heard “The spirit of God like a fire is burning”, we happened to have a fire alarm go off right then for a fire drill (I lived in Utah, and Seminary or “release time” was offered as a high school class).