A Call for a Revival of the Great Hymns and Gospel Songs of the Church in our Worship Services

The Rev. Dr. Hugh H. Morgan Editor, Hugh's News

     In our modern era of the church, I have noticed that in some of our churches, not all, there is an absence of singing the great hymns and Gospel songs of the church. Consequently, our youth, young couples and older people are not getting in worship the kinds of Biblical theology that has been put to music to satisfy the souls of the worshipers and prepare them for daily living as a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ.
     I feel compelled to begin a series of publishing some of the hymns and Gospel songs that have stood the test of time and have provided a solace for peace in the battles of life, an affirmation of one's salvation and walk with Jesus Christ, and a comfort to those who know Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
​     Today, let us read and hear the hymn entitled, "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross."
​I want you to listen to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir singing this great hymn with the accompaniment of a gigantic pipe organ. I hope you will be inspired and edified.  Please Click Here to view and hear this noted choir sing this great hymn.
Lyrics to "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross"
​Written by Issac Watts

1. When I survey the wondrous cross
   On which the Prince of glory died,
   My richest gain I count but loss,
   And pour contempt on all my pride.
2. Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,
   Save in the death of Christ my God!
   All the vain things that charm me most,
   I sacrifice them to His blood.
3. See from His head, His hands, His feet,
   Sorrow and love flow mingled down!
   Did e’er such love and sorrow meet,
   Or thorns compose so rich a crown?
4. Were the whole realm of nature mine,
   That were a present far too small;
   Love so amazing, so divine,
   Demands my soul, my life, my all.

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