Once again – sorry for the long gap in posts.

I recently located a copy of an old Broadman Hymnal, circa 1940. This edition was used in the church I grew up in for years and I know many of the songs. However, not having a photographic memory and not having visited a church in a long time, I can’t remember all the words.

I had looked for a copy online a few years ago with no luck. This time a found one listed by a private seller on Amazon! When it came I joyfully held it, looked through the pages recognizing familiar hymn after hymn.  I started at the front and sang the songs, every stanza, for several pages. It became part of my prayer chair time.

Today as I talked to God, lyrics from old hymns would float through my mind, appropriate for what I was praying about. I opened the hymnal, found the hymn and sang every line of each one.

What a wonderful addition to my prayer time. It feels so good to sing praises to God. Another unexpected Blessing from God.

I was reminded of the verse which says: “But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.” (Psalm 22:3)