Hymns have a special place in the hearts of many. The unique melodies, the artfully crafted words, the rich theology…oh so good! We love the old hymns at New City. There’s a sense of encouragement and humility knowing that we sing the same hymns that generations before us sang. It gives me a sense that this Christianity thing is way bigger than me. These songs have helped people worship our God for generations and generations, before we even set foot on this earth.

For some many of the hymns harken back to stories of faith and they know every word of every verse. For others these songs are brand new. No matter which side you fall on,I want to encourage you to sing these words loudly. As you sing, really listen and think about what you’re singing.

“His word shall not fail you He promised
Believe Him and all will be well
Then go to a world that is dying
His perfect salvation to tell.”

Here we sing of the inerrant Word of God that never fails us. God uses Scripture to communicate the awe-inspiring message of Jesus Christ. It carries God’s promise to those who place their faith in Him. It provides hope to the dying world around us. We sing of the cruel effects of sin and the need for a Savior. In this last part we have a call to us as Christ-followers to share this perfect Savior to the world. What a powerful way to remember these truths!

This Sunday we will be introducing a new arrangement of this old hymn, “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus,” that was written in 1922. Be sure to join us and come ready to sing!!

“O soul are you weary and troubled?
No light in the darkness you see?
There’s light for a look at the Savior
And life more abundant and free

Turn your eyes upon Jesus
Look full in His wonderful face
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim
In the light of His glory and grace

Through death into life everlasting
He passed, and we follow Him there
Over us sin no more hath dominion
For more than conqu’rors we are

His word shall not fail you He promised
Believe Him and all will be well
Then go to a world that is dying
His perfect salvation to tell
”

Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

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