musical musings of a daughter of the King
1. I wonder as I wander out under the sky, How Jesus the Savior did come for to die. For poor on’ry people like you and like I… I wonder as I wander out under the sky. 2. When Mary birthed Jesus ’twas in a cow’s stall, With wise men and farmers and shepherds and […]
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I have always loved hymns, and in particular, learning the stories behind how they were written. The story behind I Have Decided to Follow Jesus is one that I found particularly moving… “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” is a Christian hymn originating from India. The lyrics are based on the last words of a man […]
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You, Lord, are all I want! You are my choice, and you keep me safe. You make my life pleasant, and my future is bright. Psalm 16:5-6 (CEV) If you’re anything like me, when I start making good “diet” choices, those are the things that I begin to crave. Like drinking water- that’s not really […]
Read MoreLord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole; I want Thee forever to live in my soul; Break down every idol, cast out every foe— Now wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Whiter than snow, yes, whiter than snow, Now wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Lord Jesus, look […]
Read MoreThis has become one of my favorite Christmas songs. Written from Mary’s perspective, it so beautifully captures the range of emotions she felt when realizing she was carrying the Son of God. One of my favorite lines is this – “I am not brave, I’ll never be- the only thing my heart can offer is […]
Read MoreThe hem of His robe is where our healing lies The wounds in His hands are where our life resides Love is moving, moving among us The beat of His heart our steady rhythm A soul of a King and a Kingdom Love is moving, moving among us Love moves Love is moving, moving among […]
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“The Shadow of Your Wings” running for shelter in for stormy weather and I don’t know where to go or what to say I need a time out so I can cry out I’m searching for a place to hide away so I run to You to hide under the shadow hide under the shadow of your wings Hiding, […]
Read MoreYou have redeemed my soul from the pit of emptiness You have redeemed my soul from death You have redeemed my soul from the pit of emptiness You have redeemed my soul from death I was a hungry child in a dried up river I was a burnt out forest and no one could do […]
Read MoreDying with You,rising again leaving behind my body of sin born in the Spirit and ready to live accepting Your gift, and I’m ready to give I declare today to all the earth that I no longer live but Christ through me and by His grace I have a second birth because He paid the […]
Read MoreTomorrow is my oldest daughter’s 11th birthday! What a wonderful blessing she is! Sweet as pie, eyes as blue as the sky, loving, and kind… she’s a beauty inside and out! She is quickly leaving behind the little girl things like dress-up and playing with dolls… but just the other day, she warmed my heart […]
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