One of the highlights of my recent trip to the Midwest, was enjoying a Sunday morning church service.  It wasn't in a church building, but instead was in the home of relatives.  I'd forgotten how much I enjoyed singing with my family.  Singing was a big part of our lives growing up, and we did it a lot.  On the road, in church, at home, and any place that a song came to mind.  My folks don't just sing, they sing well.  My extended family all have lovely voices.  When we get together, we sing the old songs, and it sounds good!  Lots of harmonies floating around the room, weaving in and out of the song.  During our church service, we spent most of the hour singing favorite hymns.  One after the other, the songs that have been familiar to me always, were requested and sung.  I sat between my aunt and my mom and could barely finish some of the songs because of the intense beauty in the music.  What a gift. 

I began teaching my children my favorite hymns at birth.  As much as I love singing most of the "newer" church songs, I will always love the rich theology that comes with those familiar old hymns.  I enjoy hearing my children sing "What can wash away my sins?", and "Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus", or "I would be true", along with, "Trust and Obey" .  Here's a few more of my most loved hymns, maybe your children will enjoy learning them too!

1.   I Need Thee Every Hour.
2.  Savior Like A Shepherd Lead Us
3.  There's Power in the Blood

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Posted by Mom

I was blessed, too! What joy to hear my children and grandchildren love those old songs, too!

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Posted by Anonymous

I love them, too. Our family does the same thing. At reunion it was so special listening to the harmony of the old hymns. I can't sing them dry-eyed anymore. We're getting old and sentimental. So thankful you got to be a part of the family time and celebration of your Grandpa's life. Love you! Sara

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Posted by Beloved8

Hi, what a joyous time that must have been. I too, can remember my mom and her sisters singing.

Love in Christ, Beloved8

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Posted by Cathy Craig

I was excited to find some hymnals on the free shelf outside the church library. We make hymn singing part of our couch time as I love to sing them and they teach the children great theology. What a joy it is to hear my four year old singing Man of Sorrows - rich gospel truth. I don't talk a lot but I like to sing most of the day. It is something that is eternal, keeps the bad thoughts out and the words are teaching the kids.

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