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    Mountains and trees                  These mountains look like a zebra Hello, and welcome to the Mother of Gooses blog, where I write about hymns, instruments, recipes, and animals.🙂 Today, we are looking at the hymn, How Great Thou Art, by Carl Gustaf Boberg in 1885* and translated by Stuart H. Hine in 1939. If you don't know how the tune goes, go to YouTube and look up Carrie Underwood or Alan Jackson. See you later!       The Lyrics  Verse 1  Oh Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder Consider all the world's thy hands have made: I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy pow'r throughout the universe displayed! Chorus Then songs my soul, my Savior God, to Thee; How great Thou art, how great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee; How great Thou art, how great Thou art! Verse 2  When through the woods and forest glades I wander And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees, When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur,  And he

A long line of lovely lilacs Introduction  Hello, and welcome to the Mother of Gooses blog, where I write the lyrics to songs, recipes to recipes, facts about instruments and animals, and then some random things.🙃 Today, we are looking at the lyrics to the folk song, The Fox Went Out On A Chilly Night.  It is about a fox that doesn't seem to mind the quack-quack-quacks and the legs all dangling down-o. If you don't know how the tune, go to YouTube and look up  Folksandhymns ; it is the only version I listen to, and it's amazing. Now, on with the show! Country road The Lyrics Verse 1  Oh the fox went out on a chilly night, Prayed for the moon to give him light, For he had many a mile to go that night Before he reached the town-o, town-o, town-o,  Many a mile to go that night before he reached the town-o. Verse 2  He ran 'til he came to a great big pen Where the ducks and the geese were kept therein; He said, "A couple of you are gonna grease my chin Before I leave

Trees Introduction Hello, and welcome to the Mother of Gooses blog, where I write about hymns, instruments, recipes, and animals.  Today, we are looking at the lyrics to the hymn, Count Your Blessings; John Outman Jr wrote it, and it was published in 1897. It is about being content with what God has given you, and remembering all of the good things that He has done for us. If you don't know how the tune goes, look up Folksandhymns on YouTube; listening to this version helped me memorize it. Now, on with the show! A fairy-tale like scene The Lyrics Verse 1  When upon life's billows you are tempest tossed,  When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost, Count your many blessings, name them one by one,  And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.  Chorus Count your blessing, name them one by one, Count your blessings, see what God hath done, Count your blessings, name them one by one,  And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done. Verse 2  Are you ever burdened with a l

  Mountains, snow, and the road Introduction Hello, and welcome to the Mother of Gooses blog; I hope that I can answer any questions that you might have. Today, we are looking at the hymn by Daniel Webster Whittle, I Know Whom I Have Believed. It was published in 1883, and is now published in 270 hymnals. Wow. It is a very uplifting hymn, and I just love it.  If you don't know how the tune goes, or if you want to sing along with somebody, go to YouTube and look up Squirrel 24, or Folksandhymns.  See you later! Mountain, snow, trees, and rearview mirror The Lyrics  Verse 1  I know not why God's wondrous grace   To me He hath made known;   Nor why, unworthy, Christ in love  Redeemed me for His own. Chorus But, "I know whom I have believed, And am persuaded that He is able To keep that which I've committed Unto Him against that day!" Verse 2   I know how this saving faith   To me He did impart; Nor how believing in His word Wrought peace within my heart. Chorus But,

  The sky during a thunderstorm Introduction Hello, and welcome to the Mother of Gooses blog, where I write about hymns, instruments, recipes, and animals.  Today, we are looking at the lyrics to the hymn, Jesus! What A Friend For Sinners! It was written in 1910, by J. Wilbur Chapman; it is a beautiful song, and I have recently been able to say that I know it by heart. Although, I had to think about how the third verse went, which is crazy, as that is my favorite verse. If you don't know how the tune goes, click on the link I will leave at the bottom of the post; and if you like today's post, please share it with your friends and family. Now, on with the show!  Verse 1 Jesus! What a friend for sinners!  Jesus! Lover of my soul;  Friends may fail me, foes assail me, He, my Savior, makes me whole. Refrain Hallelujah! What a Savior! Hallelujah! What a friend!  Saving, helping, keeping, loving,  He is with me to the end! Verse 2 Jesus! What a Strength in weakness!  Let me

The sun during a solar eclipse Introduction Hello, and welcome to the Mother of Gooses blog; I hope that I can answer any questions that you might have. Today, we are looking at the lyrics to the ancient Irish hymn, Be Thou My Vision. It was translated by Mary E. Byrne and versified by Eleanor H. Hull.  I think that Kaleb Brasee played it, so go check that out on YouTube.  I saw that Audrey Assad sang it, but I never heard her version. Now, on with the show! Snow and trees The Lyrics Verse 1  Be Thou my vision, o Lord of my heart; Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art. Thou my best thought, by day or by night; Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light. Verse 2  Be Thou my wisdom, and Thou my true word;  I ever with Thee, and Thou with me, Lord. Thou my great Father, I Thy true son; Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one. Verse 3  Be Thou my breastplate, my sword for the fight;  Be Thou my armor, and be Thou my might. Thou my soul's shelter, Thou my high tower;  Raise Thou

  Trees and a dashboard Introduction Hello, and welcome to the Mother of Gooses blog; here, you can find facts about instruments and animals, recipes to recipes, some sun facts... And the lyrics to a lot of hymns. Some trees Today's Subject Today, I am just shouting out the praise to one of the best YouTube channels in the world: Folksandhymns. The lady, whom I call Kathy Wilson, started her channel in 2019, I think, and is one of the best singers in the world. Kathy plays the guitar, and sings hymns and folk songs, such as Redeemed, How I Love To Proclaim It, and The Wellerman; sometimes she sings folk songs with her kids.  One time, she just sang a cappella to her little baby. She is really, really good at what she does, and is part of what makes dishes fun. She updates once a month, and she currently has 109 videos, and 15.5k subscribers; she makes her content kid-friendly, which means nothing suggestive and no comments. People write really nasty things in comments in the commen

A bridge railing, trees, and a stone house Introduction Hello, and welcome to the Mother of Gooses blog, where I write about hymns, instruments, recipes, and animals. Today, we are looking at the lyrics to the hymn, I'll Fly Away; it was written by Albert E. Brumley in 1929 and was published for the first time in 1932. If you don't know how the tune goes, look up Alan Jackson or Folksandhymns. Now, on with the show!  A wooden fence and mountains The Lyrics Verse 1  Some glad morning when this life is o'er, I'll fly away; To that home on God's celestial shore, I'll fly away. Chorus I'll fly away, oh glory, I'll fly away; When I die, hallelujah by and by, I'll fly away. Verse 2  When the shadows of this life have grown, I'll fly away; Like a bird from prison walls has flown, I'll fly away. Chorus I'll fly away, oh glory, I'll fly away; When I die, hallelujah by and by, I'll fly away. Verse 3  Oh, how glad and happy when we meet, I&#

 Trees, rocks, and snow Hello, and welcome to the Mother of Gooses blog, where I write the lyrics to hymns, facts about instruments, and recipes to... Uh... Recipes. Today, we have the lyrics to Will L. Thompson's hymn, Softly And Tenderly. It was published in 1880, and is one of he most popular hymns in modern day culture. If you don't know how the tune goes, go to YouTube and look up Carrie Underwood, Alan Jackson, Kaleb Brasee, Keith and Kristyn Getty, the list goes on. So many people love and sing this song.  Now, on with the show! Verse 1  Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling, Calling for you and for me; See, on the portals He's waiting and watching, Watching for you and for me. Chorus Come home, come home, Ye who are weary, come home. Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling, Calling, "Oh sinner, come home!" Verse 2  Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleasing, Pleading for you and for me? Why should we linger and heed not His mercies, Mercies for you and for me

A road Introduction  Hello, and welcome to the Mother of Gooses blog; I hope that you enjoy today's post, and that I can shed some light on any questions that you might have. Today, we are looking at the hymn published in 1880, God Be With You 'Til We Meet Again, by Jeremiah E. Rankin. If you don't know how the tune goes, go look up GENTRI on YouTube; they did a pretty good job. Now, on with the show! Somebody is driving a car The Lyrics Verse 1  God be with you 'til we meet again, By His counsels guide, uphold you, With His sheep securely fold you; God be with you 'til we meet again. Chorus 'Til we meet, 'til we meet,  'Til we meet at Jesus' feet; 'Til we meet, 'til we meet,  God be with you 'til we meet again. Verse 2  God be with you 'til we meet again, 'Neath His wings securely hide you,  Daily manna still provide you, God be with you 'til we meet again. Chorus 'Til we meet, 'til we meet,  'Til we meet at Jesus

  A picture taken in the woods                     Introduction Hello, and welcome to the Mother of Gooses blog, where I write about hymns, instruments, recipes, and animals. Today, we are looking at the lyrics to the hymn, I Surrender All, by Judson W. Van DeVenter in 1896. It is a very nice hymn, and it is one of the songs I remember singing when we first attended our current church. If you don't know how the tune goes, look up Carrie Underwood on YouTube; she did a great job. Now, on with the show! Some trees and a dashboard The Lyrics  Verse 1 All to Jesus I surrender,  All to Him I freely give; I will ever love and trust Him, In His presence daily live. Chorus I surrender all, I surrender all; All to Thee, my blessed Savior,  I surrender all. Verse 2  All to Jesus I surrender,  Humbly at His feet I bow;  Worldly pleasures all forsaken, Take me, Jesus, take me now. Chorus I surrender all, I surrender all; All to Thee, my blessed Savior,  I surrender all. Verse