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Sabbath Rest – Be Thou My Vision

When St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Sunday, it only seems right to find an Irish hymn to share today. And what better hymn to share than Be Thou My Vision, performed by Kristen Getty – with a definite Irish flair!

Heart of my own heart, whatever befall
Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all

Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art
Thou my best thought, by day or by night
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light

Be Thou my wisdom, and Thou my true word
I ever with Thee, and Thou with me, Lord
Thou my great Father, and I Thy true son
Thou in me dwelling and I with Thee one

Be Thou my battle Shield, Sword for the fight
Be Thou my Armor, and be Thou my Light
Thou my soul’s Shelter, Thou my high Tow’r
Raise Thou me heav’nward, O Pow’r of my pow’r

Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise
Thou mine Inheritance, now and always
Thou and Thou only, first in my heart
High King of Heaven, my Treasure Thou art
High King of Heaven, my Treasure Thou art

High King of Heaven, my victory won
May I reach Heaven’s joys, O bright Heav’n’s Sun!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall
Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all

Traditional Irish Hymn; Arranged by Keith Getty, Ben Shive and Fionán de Barra © ARR © 2021 Getty Music Publishing (BMI) / Fionán de Barra (BMI) / Getty Music Hymns and Songs (ASCAP) / Junkbox Music (ASCAP) / adm at MusicServices.org

Sabbath Rest – Love Still Bids You Welcome!

Of all the things I am thankful for one of the most precious is that God never gives up on me! And His love will always bid me welcome!

Oh, God of grace, how often have I grieved Thee?
How seldom have I sung Thy praise?
And little do I know, how much I need Thee
And time again I turn away

For how my heart is hard and unbelieving
For all I’ve done and left undone
Your love is not reluctant to receive me
My soul draws back, but Love says, “Come”

Oh, He will not cast you out, He will not cast you out
Whoever enters in will forever dwell with Him
Draw near, faint heart, draw near
Oh, Love still bids you welcome here

Oh, Father when I sin against my neighbor
I turn away your very Son
Who died to call us friends when we were strangers
And says to every sinner, “Come”

Oh, He will not cast you out, He will not cast you out
Whoever enters in will forever dwell with Him
Draw near, faint heart, draw near
Oh, Love still bids you welcome here

Oh, Lord of light, you call out us out of darkness
To turn aside from sin and live
And prodigals, we come to you for pardon
Oh, Abba Father, take us in

He will not cast you out, He will not cast you out
Whoever enters in will forever dwell with Him
Oh, He will not cast you out, He will not cast you out
Whoever enters in will forever dwell with Him
Draw near, faint heart, draw near
Oh, Love still bids you welcome here
Oh, draw near, faint heart, draw near
Oh, Love still bids you welcome here

Oh, He will not cast you out, He will not cast you out
Whoever enters in will forever dwell with Him
Oh, He will not cast you out, He will not cast you out
Whoever enters in will forever dwell with Him
Draw near, faint heart, draw near
Oh, Love still bids you welcome here

Sabbath Rest – Be Thou My Vision

Last week I chose a hymn from the 16th century. Today’s hymn has its roots in the 6th century.  According to the website ClassicFM.com
“‘Be Thou My Vision’ is based on a 6th-century poem by Irish poet Dallán Forgaill, ‘Rop tum o Baile’.

In 1905, Forgaill’s Gaelic words were translated into English by Irish linguist and journalist, Mary Byrne. Seven years later Eleanor Hull, a scholar in Old Irish, adapted Byrne’s English translation into verse, giving us the lyrics most commonly sung today.”

The words of this beautiful hymn still ring true! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall – still be my vision, O ruler of all!

Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art
Thou my best thought, by day or by night
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light

Be Thou my wisdom, and Thou my true word
I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord
Thou my great Father, and I Thy true son
Thou in me dwelling and I with Thee one

Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise
Thou mine inheritance, now and always
Thou and Thou only first in my heart
High King of heaven, my treasure Thou art

High King of heaven, my victory won
May I reach heaven’s joys, O bright heaven’s sun
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall
Still be my vision, O ruler of all

Sabbath Rest – Our God will go before us

Our God will go before us! What a grand promise that is!


Our God will go before us
And guide us by his presence
What confidence this promise is
We will never walk alone

Through unknown paths, through shadows
Our hearts fear not tomorrow
For every step his faithfulness
Is the truth that lights our way

Our God will go before us
The Lord of Hosts is with us
O praise the one who leads us on
For his grace will bring us home

Though evil forms against us
All heaven will defend us
The gates of hell shall not prevail
For the battle is the Lord’s

Our God will go before us
The Lord of Hosts is with us
O praise the one who leads us on
For his grace will bring us home

Now send us with your presence,
And lead us on to heaven,
Where songs of sorrow strain no more
And our every breath is praise
O let our every breath be praise

Our God will go before us
The Lord of Hosts is with us
O praise the one who leads us on
For his grace will bring us home

Our God will go before us
The Lord of Hosts is with us
O praise the one who leads us on
For his grace will bring us home

Words and Music by Matt Boswell, Keith Getty, and Matt Papa

©2023 Getty Music Publishing (BMI)/ Messenger Hymns (BMI)/ Getty Music Hymns and Songs (ASCAP)/ Love Your Enemies Publishing (ASCAP)/adm. at MusicServices.com

Sabbath Rest – I Know that My Redeemer Lives

Yesterday we went to hear Keith and Kristen Getty in concert. It was such a blessing! As it turned out it was more of a ‘sing-along’ with the Gettys, but I can’t think of anyone I’d rather have as a worship leader! They encouraged us to join them on most of their songs. They introduced their new Easter Song – I Know that My Redeemer Lives – and so I’m pleased to introduce it to you!

I know that my Redeemer lives
What hope this sweet assurance gives
That he who gave his life for me
Arose with healing in his wings
He lives, the tomb is empty still
Redemption’s promise he fulfilled
No condemnation now remains
The stone of death is rolled away

My redeemer lives
My redeemer lives
On heaven’s throne, and in my very soul
I know that my redeemer lives

I know that my Redeemer lives
And all my life is bound to his
In realms above, he intercedes
Our sinless Savior, perfect priest
No fear can follow where he guides
His constant presence is my light
No power on earth or heav’n above
Can separate us from his love

I know that my redeemer lives
In life and death I trust in him
My soul secure, my future safe
He’ll not forsake me to the grave
He lives and He will not delay
My eyes will wake to brightest day
And in my flesh I’ll see him stand
When Christ in glory comes again
And every eye will see him stand
When Christ in glory comes again

My redeemer lives
My redeemer lives
On heaven’s throne, and in my very soul
I know that my redeemer lives
My redeemer lives
My redeemer lives
On heaven’s throne, and in my very soul
I know that my redeemer lives

I Know That My Redeemer Lives
Words and Music by Kristyn Getty, Jordan Kauflin, Matt Merker, Matt Papa, Laura Story
©2023 Getty Music Publishing (BMI) / Jordan Kauflin Music (BMI) / Matt Merker Music (BMI) / Getty
Music Hymns and Songs (ASCAP) / Love Your Enemies Publishing (ASCAP) / Laura’s Stories and Songs
(ASCAP) / adm. at MusicServices.com