“He who has ears, let him hear.” These words used so often by Jesus calls us to stop, listen and learn about His Person & Work as well as His teaching for daily living in a proper relationship to our heavenly Father. Throughout the history of the Christian Church many have written hymns which we use in worship to praise, thank and adore our Triune God; which we use to confess our faith in Him; which we use to teach God’s Holy Word; which we use to seek His help and guidance.
Yet, it is easy to simply sing these hymns without truly taking in the rich Biblical meaning which they express. I have provided these recordings as devotions which not only help you become familiar with the tunes of these hymns but also help explain their messages in devotional form. I invite you to listen with ears and heart desiring to grow in your faith as well as your appreciation of the Church’s hymnody. What a privilege we have, as the gathered believers in worship together, to follow God’s injunction in Colossians 3:16-17 ý Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
— Dave Suelzle, Pastor Emeritus