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Love Songs
14 February 2006
I’ve heard it said that whilst hymns are all about thee, worship songs are all about me. Yet I think that if my Valentine’s message to Rosie spoke only of a list of facts about her and not how those truths impacted me, and made me feel – she might feel a little short changed.
One of the great strengths of the hymns are their ability to convey and teach the great truths of the faith, but it is unfair to suggest that the devotional or heart response element is always lacking. I am sure that God enjoys both elements in our worship (something about Spirit and truth?)
One of my favourite hymns is written in the first person, and it oozes with Biblical truth.
I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Come unto Me and rest;
Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon My breast.”
I came to Jesus as I was, weary and worn and sad;
I found in Him a resting place, and He has made me glad.
I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Behold, I freely give
The living water; thirsty one, stoop down, and drink, and live.”
I came to Jesus, and I drank of that life giving stream;
My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, and now I live in Him.
A few short thoughts.
- Jesus speaks through God's word - have you heard his voice recently?
- Do you need to take rest in him – because he is inviting you to.
- Do you need to drink the living water – Jesus says, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink…” John 7:38 - take time with him to be refreshed.
- This hymn is all about experiencing the reality of God’s promises – is there a promise that you need to take hold of?
The full hymn can be found at:
David Brown
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