Category: K. W. Osbeck

  • SING PRAISE TO GOD WHO REIGNS ABOVE

    Amazing Grace Johann J. Schutz, 1640–1690 Translated by Frances E. Cox, 1812–1897 The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice. (Psalm 97:1) Following the Protestant Reformation, which was climaxed by Martin Luther’s posting of the 95 theses at the Cathedral of Wittenberg in 1517, Lutheranism became the dominant religious force…

  • PRAISE HIM! PRAISE HIM!

    Amazing Grace Fanny J. Crosby, 1820–1915 I will praise the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. (Psalm 146:2) Christianity is not a theory or speculation, but a life; not a philosophy of life, but a living presence. This realization can turn any gloom into a…

  • PRAISE THE SAVIOR

    Amazing Grace Thomas Kelly, 1769–1854 In Him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of His will, in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, might be for the praise of His glory. (Ephesians 1:11, 12)…

  • MAY JESUS CHRIST BE PRAISED

    Amazing Grace German hymn, c. 1800Translated by Edward Caswall, 1814–1878 I will extol the Lord at all times: His praise will always be on my lips. (Psalm 34:1) Forms of worship services vary according to the cultural backgrounds, personalities, and traditions of the believers. Some Christians feel that true worship is best achieved when it…

  • FOR ALL THE SAINTS

    Amazing Grace William How, 1823–1897 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race that is marked out for us. (Hebrews 12:1) Someone has described a “saint” as any Christian…

  • I SING THE MIGHTY POWER OF GOD

    Amazing Grace Isaac Watts, 1674–1748, with alterations by others He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the rivers unto the ends of the earth. (Psalm 72:8 KJV) Isaac Watts, the father of English hymnody, had a fervent concern about the dismal state of congregational singing that had developed in the English-speaking…

  • PRAISE, MY SOUL, THE KING OF HEAVEN

    Amazing Grace Henry F. Lyte, 1793–1847 Praise the Lord, all His works everywhere in His dominion. Praise the Lord, O my soul. (Psalm 103:22) The Christian life that is joyless is a discredit to God and a disgrace to itself.— Maltbie D. BabcockA life of praise and an inner joy and contentment are interwoven—they are…

  • PRAISE TO THE LORD, THE ALMIGHTY

    Amazing Grace Joachim Neander, 1650–1680Translated by Catherine Winkworth, 1829–1878 Let the people praise Thee, O God; let all the people praise Thee. (Psalm 67:3) Great expressions of praise to God have come from many different traditions and backgrounds. Throughout the centuries God has used the talents of people from various cultures to provide His church…

  • THE GOD OF ABRAHAM PRAISE

    Amazing Grace Thomas Olivers, 1725–1799Based on the revised Yigdal of Daniel ben Judah, 14th century You who fear the Lord, praise Him! All you descendants of Jacob, honor Him! (Psalm 22:23) The story of God’s dealing with Israel is an incredible one: the sovereign God preserving and directing throughout history the affairs of His chosen…

  • HOLY GOD, WE PRAISE THY NAME

    Amazing Grace From the Te Deum, c. 4th century, Attributed to Ignace Franz, 1719–1790English Translation by Clarence Walworth, 1820–1900 In God we make our boast all day long, and we will praise Your name forever. (Psalm 44:8) Much of the origin of this noble expression of praise and worship is lost in obscurity. Through the…