Mother of Gooses

A cliff Introduction  Hello. I am a Mother of Gooses and a lover of hymns; I consider them to be a work of art. And they bring glory to God, our Creator and Redeemer, and Friend.  A very snowy day The Subject At Hand Hello, my friends. Today is the last day of 2024, and let me tell you: I'm exhausted. God threw so many things at us this year; it was trying to juggle hot coals while also trying not to sink into quicksand. Doesn't that sound tiresome? 2024 hasn't been all bad; nothing ever is. At the end of this post, I will share some of the highlights of this year.  For now, we'll be looking at the lyrics to the song, Let The Good Guys Win; Toot Sweet sang it, (I don't know when) and she did a great job.  I'll leave some links down below, so that you can hear this song for yourself. A decorated rocking chair The Lyrics Verse 1  May I get what I want, and not what I deserve; May the coming year not throw a single peril; May I hurt nobody, may I tell no lies; If I...

A Christmas tree  Introduction Hello, and welcome to the Mother of Gooses blog, where I write about hymns, instruments, recipes, and animals; I hope that I can answer any questions that you might have.   A little manger scene The Subject At Hand Today, we are looking at the lyrics to the hymn, In The Bleak Midwinter, by Christina G. Rossetti in 1872. If you don't know how the tune goes, I'll leave some links down below. Here's some scripture associated with this hymn: Philippians 2:5-7 "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:  Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men...." Luke 2:7 "And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn." A snowy, sunny day The Lyrics Verse 1  In the bleak midwinter,...

Christmas lights on a mantle Introduction Hello, and welcome to the Mother of Gooses blog, where I write about hymns, instruments, recipes, and animals; I hope that I can answer any questions that you might have.  The tree without lights The Subject At Hand Today, we are looking at the lyrics to the hymn, We Three Kings, by John H. Hopkins; he wrote it in 1857, and it is now a well-known, well-loved carol. I'll leave some links down below if you don't know how the tune goes. (Hint: Kaleb Brasee;) Here's some scripture associated with this hymn: Matthew 2:1-2 "Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem saying, 'Where is he that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.'" The tree with lights The Lyrics Verse 1  We three kings of Orient are; Bearing gifts we traverse afar, Field and fountain, moor and mountain, Followi...

A sunny December morning Introduction Hello, and welcome to the Mother of Gooses blog, where I write about hymns, instruments, recipes, and animals; I hope that I can answer any questions that you might have. A snowy field The Subject At Hand Today, we are looking at the lyrics to the hymn, It Came Upon A Midnight Clear, by Edmund H. Sears. It was published in 1849, and is now published in 878 hymnals. Here's some scripture associated with this hymn: Luke 2:8-9 "And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.  And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid." The sky during a total eclipse The Lyrics Verse 1  It came upon a midnight clear, That glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth  To touch their harps of gold; "Peace on the earth, good will to men, From Heav'n's all gracious King." The world in solemn...

A snowy hill Introduction Hello, and welcome to the Mother of Gooses blog, where I write about hymns, instruments, recipes, and animals; I hope that I can answer any questions that you might have. Trees The Subject At Hand Today, we are looking at the lyrics to the hymn, Silent Night, Holy Night; it was written by Josef Mohr in 1817. John F. Young translated verses 1 and 3 in 1863, and somebody else translated the rest of the song.  The story behind Silent Night, Holy Night: It was written after the Napoleonic wars, (which lasted 12 years) and after a volcano erupted, causing it to snow in the summer, which killed the crops. So Josef Mohr wrote Silent Night as a way to comfort and remind people of Christ. I can't imagine how terribly they felt. But God brought everything together for the good of all. Because of the hard times, we have a beautiful hymn that brings glory to God.  Just remember that. Here's some scripture associated with this hymn: Luke 2:8-9 "And there were ...

A snowy December morning Introduction Hello, and welcome to the Mother of Gooses blog, where I write about hymns, instruments, recipes, and animals; I hope that I can answer any questions that you might have. A snowy field The Subject At Hand Today , we are looking at the lyrics to the hymn, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, by Charles Wesley; it was published in 1739, altered and published in 1758 and again in 1767, the first time by George Whitefield and the second time by Martin Madan.  The original version actually started off the line, "Hark! how all the welkin rings!" When people used the word welkin, they were referring to the sky or the heavens.  I'll leave some links down below to some good versions of this hymn. Here's some scripture associated with it: Luke 2:13-14 "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men."" Who here...

Carrie Underwood: O Holy Night Introduction Hello, and welcome to the Mother of Gooses blog, where I write about hymns, instruments, recipes, and animals; I hope that I can answer any questions that you might have. Carrie Underwood: O Holy Night The Subject At Hand Merry Christmas! Today, we are looking at the lyrics to the hymn, O Holy Night, by Placide Cappeau in 1847; a gentleman by the name of John S. Dwight did the world a huge favor when he translated this lovely hymn. If you don't know how the tune goes, I'll leave some links down below; Carrie Underwood does a great job. Here's some scripture associated with O Holy Night: Luke 2:8-11 "And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, "Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, wh...

  A snowy field Introduction Hello, and welcome to the Mother of Gooses blog, where I write about hymns, instruments, recipes, and animals; I hope that I can answer any questions that you might have. Snow in the woods The Subject At Hand Merry Christmas! It is the first day of December, 2024; I've been so excited to start uploading Christmas hymns to the blog, so here we go! Today's song is a beautiful hymn known as Joy To The World. It was published in 1719, and written by Isaac Watts. It really annoys me when people in the comments of this song say that they listen to it throughout the year. One: Christmas songs are special. There are hundreds of other hymns that are just as pretty. Two: it is technically not a advent song, it's a eschatological song. So you could sing it all year long, guilt free.  If you don't know how the tune goes, I'm shocked, and I'll leave some links down below. A lot of people don't use the third verse; just a heads up. Read Psalm ...