Definitions of words in our songs

Dictionary of the Words and Terms Used In Our Songs

Provided by Ken Craig

Beneath the Cross of Jesus

Beneath the Cross of Jesus A.        Author Behind the Song –  Elizabeth Clephane “This meaningful hymn was written by a frail…woman (Elizabeth Clephane)…who, despite her physical frailties, was known through her community for her helpful, cheery nature….Yet within the limits of her strength she served the poor and sick of her community, and she and […]

The most important writing of Paul

Contributed by Perry Hall “The expression `in Christ’ is, in some ways, the most important in all the Pauline writings, where this expression, or its equivalent, `in whom,’ `in him,’ etc., is used no less than 169 times.” (James Burton Coffman, Commentary On Romans, p.122.) This compliments the 2009 1000 Voices theme: “In Christ Alone”

The Greatest Command

The Paradox of Love Two doctors walk into a room, giving different diagnoses, then walk out of the room.  Confused and frustrated, the patient turns to the nurse and says, “Do they always contradict each other?” The nurse replies, “No, they are just a… paradox.” Jesus, the Great Physician, never contradicted Himself, but He was […]

For He Has Promised

1000 Voices 2007 – For he Has Promised by: Perry Hall A promise is such a simple thing; and yet as simple as it is, a promise is complex, powerful and profound. In fact, many a life is changed by making a promise or a vow. Involved in making, keeping, and believing in promises are […]