Playlist for March 24, 2013

Charles A. Miles (1868-1946) was the composer of “Dwelling in Beulah Land” and also wrote “In the Garden” which is a favorite of many. Miles started his career as a pharmacist but left it to pursue gospel song-writing and serve as editor and man­a­ger at Hall-Mack pub­lish­ers which he continued for 37 years.

I found an interesting bit of information about William Cowper, English poet, hymnodist, and author of “There Is A Fountain” which we sang today. John Newton (“Amazing Grace”) was Cowper’s pastor, counselor, and friend for many years. The two men also collaborated on a book of hymns which was published in 1779. It seems that Cowper was a troubled soul and attempted suicide on many occasions.  Newton was instrumental in Cowper’s survival by focusing Cowper’s poetic talents towards ministry.  If not for Newton, we may not be enjoying many of the hymns we have today which were written by William Cowper.

Sunday School
Hymn – “Love Lifted Me” (James Roe/Howard E. Smith)1

Morning Worship
Hymn – “Dwelling In Beulah Land” (C. A. Miles)2
Hymn – “He Keeps Me Singing” (Luther B. Bridgers)1
Offering – Nearer, Still Nearer (Leila Naylor Morris)3
Special – “I Should Have Been Crucified” (Gordon Jensen)4
Hymn – “Jesus Paid It All” (Elvina M. Hall/John T. Grape)1

Evening Worship
Hymn – “Revive Us Again” (William P. Mackay/John J. Husband)1
Hymn – “There Is A Fountain” (William Cowper/American melody)1
Offering – “Surely the Presence of the Lord Is In This Place” (Lanny Wolfe)1
Hymn – “Praise Him, Praise Him” (Fanny J. Crosby/Chester G. Allen)1
Chorus – “His Name Is Wonderful” (Audrey Mieir)1

Notes
1. Piano recording by Faith Music Missions from Evangelistic Congregational Hymns.
2. Piano recording by Worship Service Resources from 25 Gospel Songs: Volume I.
3. Guitar solo by Ken Rigby.
4. Vocal solo by Steve Shideler, guitar accompaniment by Ken Rigby.