Hymns for a Kids Heart Copyright 2003 by Joni Eareckson Tada and Bobbie Wolgemuth Published by Crossway Books

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L I B R A RY O F C O N G R E S S C AT A L O G I N G - I N - P U B L I C AT I O N D AT A Tada, Joni Eareckson. Hymns for a kid's heart / Joni Eareckson Tada, Bobbie Wolgemuth. p. cm. Summary: Recounts the historical and devotional stories behind the words of many familiar Christian hymns. ISBN 1-58134-505-4 (hc : alk. paper) 1. Hymns--History and criticism--Juvenile literature. [1. Hymns.] I. Wolgemuth, Bobbie. II. Title. BV315.T33 2003 264'.23--dc21 2003002480

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Holy, Holy, Holy!

Reginald Heber, 1783-1826

John B. Dykes, 1861

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Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore Thee, Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; Cherubim+ and seraphim+ falling down before Thee, Who wert, and art, and evermore shall be. Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide Thee, Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see, Only Thou art holy; there is none beside Thee Perfect in powr, in love, and purity. Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! All Thy works shall praise Thy name in earth and sky and sea. Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty! God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!+

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And one called to another and said: Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; The whole earth is full of his glory! Isaiah 6:3

A Prayer from My Heart

O Lord, You are perfect and holy. Thank You for Jesus. I want to be like Him. Help me to be wise today and to have a grateful heart. I know that Im not too young to hear Your voice. And I wont forget to thank You when You send good ideas my way! Amen.
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A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Martin Luther, 1483-1546

Martin Luther, 1529

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Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would be losing; Were not the right man on our side, the man of Gods own choosing. Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is He, Lord Sabaoth His name, From age to age the same, and He must win the battle. And though this world with devils filled, should threaten to undo us, We will not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph through us. The prince of darkness + grim, we tremble not for him; His rage we can endure, for lo! his doom is sure; one little word shall fell him. That Word above all earthly powrs, no thanks to them, abideth; The Spirit and the gifts are ours through Him who with us sideth. Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life+ also; The body they may kill: Gods truth abideth still; His kingdom is forever.

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Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6

A Prayer from My Heart

Mighty God, I am so glad that You are like a strong fort that keeps us safe from the Evil One. Thank You for the gift of music and for my voice. Thank You for the Bible. Today help me listen to Your plan. I need You to make me brave enough to say and do what is right. Amen.
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This Is My Fathers World

Maltbie Babcock, 1858-1901

Franklin L. Sheppard, 1915

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This is my Fathers world, the birds their carols raise, The morning light, the lily white, declare their Makers praise. This is my Fathers world: He shines in all thats fair; In the rustling grass I hear Him pass, He speaks to me everywhere.

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This is my Fathers world, O let me neer forget That though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the Ruler yet. This is my Fathers world: the battle is not done; Jesus who died shall be satisfied, and earth and heavn be one.

A Verse for My Heart

Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Psalm 100:1-2

Prayer from My Heart

Father in Heaven, everywhere I look there is something beautiful that You have made. I listen to the sounds You have created. You have made all things to praise You. And that includes me. Thank You for my voice. I want to sing and speak of Your majesty. Thats when Im happiest on the outside and the inside. Amen.

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O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing

Charles Wesley, 1707-1788

Carl G. Glaser, 1784-1829

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My gracious Master and my God, assist me to proclaim, To spread through all the earth abroad the honors of Thy name.

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Jesus, the name that charms our fears, that bids our sorrows cease; Tis music in the sinners ears, tis life and health and peace. He breaks the powr of cancelled sin, He sets the prisner free; His blood can make the foulest clean, His blood availed for me. He speaks and, listning to His voice, new life the dead receive; The mournful, broken hearts rejoice; the humble poor believe. Hear Him, ye deaf;+ His praise, ye dumb,+ your loosend tongues employ; Ye blind,+ behold your Savior come; and leap, ye lame,+ for joy.

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My mouth is filled with your praise, and with your splendor all the day. Psalm 71:8

Prayer from My Heart

Father in Heaven, if I had a thousand tongues they would all say, I love You, Jesus. Today help me to listen to Your voice and use my mouth to honor You. Amen.

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How Firm a Foundation

Rippons selection of Hymns, 1787

Traditional American melody J. Funks A Compilation of Genuine Church Music, 1832

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Fear not, I am with you, O be not dismayed; For I am your God, and will still give you aid; Ill strengthen you, help you, and cause you to stand, Upheld by My righteous, omnipotent+ hand.

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When through the deep waters I call you to go, The rivers of sorrow shall not overflow; For I will be with you, your troubles to bless, And sanctify+ to you your deepest distress. When through fiery trials your pathway shall lie, My grace, all-sufficient, shall be your supply; The flame shall not hurt you; I only design Your dross+ to consume+ and your gold to refine.+ The soul that on Jesus has leaned for repose,+ I will not, I will not desert to his foes: That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, Ill never, no never, no never forsake.

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Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10

Prayer from My Heart

Father in Heaven, thank You for the strong foundation of Your Word. The Bible tells me that You will be my strength when I am weak and afraid. Thank You for hymns that I can sing that give me courage. I want to remember Your words and Your promise that You will be with me, no matter where I am. Amen.
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Amazing Grace!

John Newton, 1725-1807

Traditional American Melody

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Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed!

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Thro many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come; Tis grace has brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home. The Lord has promised good to me, His Word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be, as long as life endures. When weve been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun, Weve no less days to sing Gods praise than when weve first begun.

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But be doers of the word, and not hearers only. James 1:22

Prayer from My Heart

Father in Heaven, thank You for Your Word. I want to hear Your instructions. Please help me to obey Your voice, even if it seems impossible. You are the God who answers prayer and changes the world. What do You have to say to me today? I want to be a part of Your incredible plan. Im listening! Amen.

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The Lords My Shepherd, Ill Not Want

The Scottich Psalter, 1650

Jessie Seymour Irvine, 1871

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My soul He doth restore again; And me to walk doth make Within the paths of righteousness, Een for His own names sake.

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Yea, though I walk in deaths dark vale, Yet will I fear no ill, For Thou art with me; and Thy rod+ And staff+ me comfort still. My table Thou hast furnished+ In presence of my foes; My head Thou dost with oil anoint, And my cup overflows. Goodness and mercy all my life Shall surely follow me; And in Gods house forevermore My dwelling place shall be.

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Oh sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things! Psalm 98:1

Prayer from My Heart

Father in Heaven, You make my heart sing. When I sing Your praises, I feel Your love. Today I want to bring Your spirit of peace and beauty into my world. As I sing in my heart and with my voice, let my life be an encouragement to someone You love. Amen.
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Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart

Edward Plumptre, 1821-1891

Arthur H. Messiter, 1885

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Bright youth and snow-crowned age, strong men and maidens meek,+ Raise high your free, exulting song; Gods wondrous praises speak. Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice, give thanks, and sing. With all the angel choirs, with all the saints on earth, Pour out the strains of joy and bliss, true rapture,+ noblest mirth!+ Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice, give thanks, and sing. Yes, on through lifes long path, still chanting+ as ye go, From youth to age, by night and day, in gladness and in woe. Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice, give thanks, and sing. Then on, ye pure in heart, rejoice, give thanks, and sing; Your glorious banner wave on high, the cross of Christ your King. Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice, give thanks, and sing.

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The LORD is my banner. Exodus 17:14

A Prayer for My Heart

Father in Heaven, You are my great leader in the march of life. I think about the cross and the banner of Your love as I sing. I am full of joy. Because You are a great God, I have a reason to be happy, give thanks, and sing. Amen.
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Take My Life, and Let It Be

Frances Ridley Havergal, 1836-1878

Henri A. Csar Malan,1827

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Take my hands, and let them move at the impulse of Thy love. Take my feet, and let them be swift and beautiful for Thee, Swift and beautiful for Thee. Take my voice, and let me sing, always, only, for my King. Take my lips, and let them be filled with messages from Thee, Filled with messages from Thee.
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Take my silver and my gold; not a mite+ would I withhold. Take my intellect, and use evry powr as Thou shall choose, Evry powr as Thou shall choose. Take my will, and make it Thine; it shall be no longer mine. Take my heart, it is Thine own; it shall be Thy royal throne, It shall be Thy royal throne. Take my love; my Lord, I pour at Thy feet its treasure-store. Take my self, and I will be ever, only, all for Thee, Ever, only, all for Thee.

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Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Prayer from My Heart

Father in Heaven, thank You for the gift of prayer. Whom do You want me to pray for today? Is there someone who needs a smile or a kind word from me? Thank You for changing bad thoughts into hopeful ones. I want to rejoice always. And I want You to change others hearts so they can rejoice too. Amen.
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America, the Beautiful

Katharine Lee Bates, 1859-1929

Samuel A. Ward, 1882

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O beautiful for pilgrim feet, whose stern, impassioned stress A thoroughfare for freedom beat across the wilderness! America! America! God mend thine every flaw, Confirm thy soul in self-control, thy liberty in law! O beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife, Who more than self their country loved, and mercy more than life! America! America! May God thy gold refine,+ Till all success be nobleness, and evry gain divine. O beautiful for patriot dream that sees beyond the years Thine alabaster + cities gleam undimmed by human tears! America! America! God shed His grace+ on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea!

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For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing. Isaiah 55:12

A Prayer for My Heart

Almighty God, Your name is majestic like the mountains that You created. Thank You for a country that is so beautiful. Thank You for pilgrims who worked hard for liberty and freedom. Today I pray for America and for all the people who live in it, from sea to shining sea. Amen.
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Our God, Our Help in Ages Past

Isaac Watts, 1674-1748

Attr. to William Croft, 1678-1727

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Under the shadow of Thy throne Thy saints have dwelt secure; Sufficient is Thine arm alone, and our defense is sure. Before the hills in order stood, or earth received her frame, From everlasting Thou art God, to endless years the same.

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A thousand ages in Thy sight are like an evening gone; Short as the watch that ends the night before the rising sun. O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come; Be Thou our guard while life shall last, and our eternal home.

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See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven. Matthew 18:10

A Prayer from My Heart

Father in Heaven, You are an exciting God. I can be full of joy because of You. Thank You for whispering songs in my ear and into my heart. I want to sing and be happy. I may even be a poet and not know it! Amen.

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Eternal Father, Strong to Save

William Whiting, 1825-1878

John B. Dykes, 1861

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O Christ, whose voice the waters heard and hushed their raging at Thy Word, Who walked upon the foaming deep and calm amidst its rage did sleep: O hear us when we cry to Thee for those in peril+ on the sea! Most Holy Spirit, who did brood upon the chaos dark and rude, Who bid its angry tumult+ cease, and gave, for wild confusion, peace; O hear us when we cry to Thee for those in peril on the sea! O Trinity+ of love and power, our brethren shield in dangers hour; From rock and tempest,+ fire and foe, protect them wheresoeer they go; Thus evermore shall rise to Thee glad hymns of praise from land and sea.

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The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. Deuteronomy 33:27

Prayer from My Heart

Father in Heaven, You rule over the surging sea and the wildest weather. You are in control of all that You have created. Today please protect all those who are defending freedom around the world. Please send Your calm and strength to them. Help them to feel our love and Your strong arms around them as we pray. Amen.
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