Mother of Gooses

What a pretty house 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 blue sky The Subject At Hand Today, we are looking at the lyrics to the hymn, Near To The Heart Of God, by Cleland B. McAfee in 1903. It is super pretty, and I recommend listening to it; if you don't know how the tune goes, go to YouTube and look up Kaleb Brasee, or follow the links I'll leave down below. Now, on with the show! A shadow during a solar eclipse The Lyrics Verse 1  There is a place of quiet rest, Near to the heart of God; A place where sin cannot molest, Near to the heart of God. Refrain O Jesus, blest Savior, Sent from the heart of God; Hold us, who wait before Thee, Near to the heart of God. Verse 2  There is a place of comfort sweet,  Near to the heart of God; A place where we our Savior meet, Near to the heart of God. Refrain O Jesus, ble...

  I Need Thee Every Hour 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 dirt road The Subject At Hand Today, we are looking at the lyrics to the hymn, I Need Thee Every Hour, by Annie S. Hawks in 1872; in the same year, Robert Lowry wrote the refrain. It is a beautiful hymn, and it's message is so true; we need Thee every hour, most gracious Lord. If you don't know how the tune goes, I'll leave some links down at bottom of the post. Now, on with the show! A field The Lyrics Verse 1 I need Thee every hour, most gracious Lord;  No tender voice like Thine can peace afford. Refrain I need Thee, oh, I need Thee; Every hour I need Thee; Oh, bless me now, my Savior,  I come to Thee. Verse 2 I need Thee every hour, stay Thou nearby; Temptations lose their pow'r when Thou art nigh. Refrain I need Thee, oh, I need Thee; Every h...

An absolutely beautiful lake 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 country road The Subject At Hand Today, we are looking at the lyrics to the hymn, Wonderful Grace Of Jesus, by Haldor Lillenas in 1918. It has four part harmony, I believe, and it sounds really nice; I'll leave some links down below so that you can find the tune. Now, as I have nothing else to add, on with the show! A mountain, trees, clouds, and blue sky. It is indescribable how beautiful it is. The Lyrics Verse 1  Wonderful grace of Jesus, Greater than all my sin; How shall my tongue describe it, Where shall its praise begin? Taking away my burden, Setting my spirit free; For the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me. Refrain Wonderful the matchless grace of Jesus, Deeper than the mighty rolling sea; Higher than the mountain, Sparkling like a fountain, ...

  Something on a power pole 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 field The Subject At Hand Today, we are looking at the lyrics to the hymn, My Worth Is Not In What I Own, by Keith and Kristyn Getty, and Graham Kendrick; it was released in 2014, so it is a fairly new hymn. Also, at the end of the post, I have an announcement that I am very excited about; so please stick around. Please.🥹 If you don't know how the tune goes, I'll leave some links down below. Now, on with the show!  A beautiful field The Lyrics Verse 1  My worth is not in what I own, Not in the strength of flesh and bone; But in the costly wounds of love At the cross. Verse 2  My worth is not in skill or name, In win or lose, in pride or shame; But in the blood of Christ that flowed  At the cross. Refrain  I rejoice in my Redeemer, Greatest ...

A pretty 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.  Trees The Subject At Hand Today we are looking at the lyrics to the hymn, Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus, by Helen H. Lemmel; she wrote it in 1922. Over 100 years ago. Wow. I wonder how many hymn writers thought that their little poems would someday be famous and well-loved hymns.  If you don't know how the tune goes, I'll leave some links down below; or, go to YouTube and look up Alan Jackson, Kaleb Brasee or Folksandhymns. They both do a good job, and I love their versions. Now, on with the show! Mountains and trees The Lyrics Verse 1  O soul, are you weary and troubled? No light in the darkness you see? There's light for a look at the Savior, And life more abundant and free! Refrain  Turn your eyes upon Jesus, Look in full in His wonderful face, And the things of E...

Permission 2 Speak Freely  Everyone Loves a Good Story 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. I had used a prayer from this post For a post on Mother of Gooses. Definitely read Permission2speakfreely's post on Spiritual Warfare. *I want to make it clear that all of the pictures on today's post are from Permission2speakfreely; I used pictures from that blog for today's post, as we are talking about Permission2speakfreely. If anybody has a problem with this, let me know, and I'll remedy it.* The Subject At Hand Today, I just want to shout out to a wonderful blog that I like to read known as Permission2speakfreely; I started reading it a couple of months ago, and it is so good. The host, somebody who goes by Heather, writes about what she finds interesting; believe me, it is interesting. She has done some interviews with a couple...

Just As I Am, Thine Own To Be 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. Blue skies The Subject At Hand Today we are looking at the lyrics to the hymn, Just As I Am, Thine Own To Be, by Marianne Farningham in 1887. It's kind of like Just As I Am by Charlotte Elliott; it has the line "Just as I am" and it ends on the line "I come." Hmm, somebody must have been a fan of the other; Charlotte Elliott wrote hers in 1835.  I don't know. Maybe they're completely unrelated. Maybe. I just don't know. If you don't know how the tune goes, I'll leave some links down below. Now, on with the show! A beautiful lake The Lyrics Verse 1  Just as I am, Thine own to be, Friend of the young, who lovest me, To consecrate myself to Thee,  O Jesus Christ, I come. Verse 2  In the glad morning of my day, My life to give, my vows...