Compare and Contrast: One Text, Two Hymns

The Text “Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” (Luke 12:32) The First Hymn O little flock, fear not the foeWho madly seeks your overthrow;Dread not his rage and pow'r.And though your courage sometimes faints,His seeming triumph o'er God's saintsLasts but a little hour. Be of…

A story of faithful friendship and beautiful bookends

I make a monthly visit to a number of care homes in this area. Each time, I spend about 25 minutes singing hymns with (or, in some places, to) the residents, with a Bible reading, a short talk and some prayers. Some of the residents are evidently devout Christians, most of them know all the…