Methodist Church Ilesa Diocese

18/01/2026

HYMN SINGING AT THE ORGAN SIDE 290th Edition
A 3 O’CLOCK PROGRAMME ON YOUTUBE: Methodist Church Nigeria Ilesa,
ZOOM ID 4654606501, PASSCODE: Hymns, METHODIST tv.
FACEBOOK: Amos Akinloose, Amos Akindeko; Hymn Singing Besides the Organ@facebook
Sunday 18th January, 2025
(Second Sunday after Epiphany)
Theme :Christ Revealed: Covenant Joy, Abundant Grace, and the Gifts of the Spirit”

1. HYMN: AT THE NAME OF JESUS. Author: Caroline M.Noel (1870). Tune: EVELYNS Composed by William Henry Monk. Meter: 6.5.6.5.D. Key: F Major

Historical Note
Caroline Noel wrote this hymn during a prolonged period of illness. Though physically weak, her faith soared as she reflected on Christ’s exaltation from humility to glory. The tune KING’S WESTON, adapted by Vaughan Williams from a folk melody, gives the hymn a noble and confident character.

Short Exhortation
At Cana, Jesus quietly revealed His glory. This hymn calls us to recognise that same Lordship today—Christ exalted, yet still working gently to transform lives.

1. At the name of Jesus 3. In your hearts enthrone him!
Ev'ry knee shall bow, There let him subdue
Ev'ry tongue confess him All that is not holy,
King of glory now; All that is not true.
'Tis the Father's pleasure Crown him as your Captain,
We should call him Lord, In temptation's hour;
Who from the beginning Let his will enfold you
Was the mighty Word. In its light and pow'r.

2. Humbled for a season 4. Kindred, this Lord Jesus
To receive a name Shall return again
From the lips of sinners, With his Father's glory,
Amongst whom he came. With his angel train,
Faithfully he bore it, For all wreaths of empire
Spotless to the last, Meet upon his brow,
Brought it back victorious And our hearts confess him
When from death he passed. King of glory now.

Source: Hymns and Devotions for Daily Worship #303

2. JESUS, THOU JOY OF LOVING HEARTS. Author: Bernard of Clairvaux (12th century) translated by Ray Palmer. Tune: QUEBEC. Composer: François H. Barthélémon . Meter: 8.8.8.8. Organ Key: E. Major

Historical Note
Rooted in medieval devotion, this hymn reflects Bernard’s deep theology of Christ as the soul’s supreme joy. Ray Palmer’s translation preserved its warmth and intimacy. The tune QUEBEC has become cherished for its gentle, prayerful character.

Short Exhortation
When the wine ran out at Cana, human joy failed—but Christ restored it. True joy is not found in abundance of things, but in the abiding presence of Jesus.

1. Jesus, Thou joy of loving hearts, 3. We taste Thee, O Thou living Bread,
Thou fount of life, Thou light of men, And long to feast upon Thee still;
From the best bliss that earth imparts, We drink of Thee, the Fountain-head,
We turn unfilled to Thee again. And thirst our souls from Thee to fill.

2. Thy truth unchanged hath ever stood; 4 Our restless spirits yearn for Thee,
Thou savest those that on Thee call; Where'er our changeful lot is cast;
To them that seek Thee, Thou art good, Glad when Thy gracious smile we see,
To them that find Thee all in all. Blest when our faith can hold Thee fast.

5 O Jesus, ever with us stay,
Make all our moments calm and bright;
Chase the dark night of sin away;
Shed o'er the world Thy holy light.
Source: Psalms and Hymns to the Living God #384

3. COME, HOLY GHOST, OUR HEARTS INSPIRE. Author: Latin hymn (Veni Creator Spiritus),translated by John Cosin.Tune: LAMBETH. Composer: Traditional French melody. Meter: 8.8.8.8. Key: F Major

Historical Note
This is one of the oldest hymns of the Church, dating back to the 9th century. It has been sung at ordinations, confirmations, and great moments of renewal throughout Christian history.

Short Exhortation
The miracle at Cana points beyond itself to the Spirit who empowers the Church. As Paul teaches, the same Spirit gives different gifts for the common good.

1. Come Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire; 3 . Expand Thy wings, Celestial Dove;
Let us Thine influence prove; Brood o'er our nature's night;
Source of the old prophetic fire; On our disordered spirits move,
Fountain of life and love. And let there now be light.

2. Come, Holy Ghost, for moved by Thee4 God, through Himself, we then shall know,
The prophets wrote and spoke: If Thou within us shine;
Unlock the truth, Thyself the key; And sound, with all Thy saints below,
Unseal the sacred book. The depths of love divine.

Source: Our Great Redeemer's Praise #291

4. HYMN: O JESUS, I HAVE PROMISED. Author: John Ernest Bode (1869). Tune: THORNBURY Composer: Arthur Henry Mann. Meter: 7.6.7.6.D. Key: D Major

Historical Note
Written for the confirmation of Bode’s children, this hymn became a timeless expression of Christian commitment and discipleship, widely used across Anglican and Methodist traditions.

Short Exhortation
Epiphany not only reveals Christ to us - it calls for a response. This hymn is our pledge of faithfulness to follow Christ wherever He leads.

1. O Jesus, I have promised 3. O let me hear Thee speaking
To serve Thee to the end; In accents clear and still,
Be Thou forever near me, Above the storms of passion,
My Master and my Friend; The murmurs of self-will;
I shall not fear the battle O speak to reassure me,
If Thou art by my side, To hasten or control!
Nor wander from the pathway O speak, and make me listen,
If Thou wilt be my Guide. Thou Guardian of my soul!

2 O let me feel Thee near me, 4 O Jesus, Thou hast promised
The world is ever near; To all who follow Thee
I see the sights that dazzle, That where Thou art in glory
The tempting sounds I hear; There shall Thy servant be;
My foes are ever near me, And, Jesus, I have promised
Around me and within; To serve Thee to the end;
But, Jesus, draw Thou nearer, O give me grace to follow,
And shield my soul from sin. My Master and my Friend!
Source: Psalms and Hymns to the Living God #364

5. HYMN: PRAISE, MY SOUL, THE KING OF HEAVEN. Author: Henry Francis Lyte. Tune: LAUDA ANIMA. Composer: John Goss. Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7. Key: D Major.

Historical Note
Lyte paraphrased Psalm 103 in this majestic hymn. John Goss’s tune gives it grandeur, making it one of the most beloved hymns of praise in English hymnody.

Short Exhortation
Psalm 36 reminds us that God’s mercy reaches to the heavens. As Christ’s glory is revealed, the Church responds with joyful and confident praise.

1. Praise, my soul, the King of heaven; 3. Fatherlike he tends and spares us;
To his feet your tribute bring. Well our feeble frame he knows.
Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, In his hand he gently bears us,
Evermore his praises sing. Rescues us from all our foes.
Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise the everlasting King! Widely yet his mercy flows!

2. Praise him for his grace and favor 4 Angels, help us to adore him;
To his people in distress. Ye behold him face to face.
Praise him, still the same as ever, Sun and moon, bow down before him,
Slow to chide, and swift to bless. Dwellers all in time and space.
Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia!
Glorious in his faithfulness! Praise with us the God of grace!
Psalter Hymnal, (Gray)

6. WORD OF REFLECTION
A brief meditation on Christ’s glory revealed in ordinary life- water turned to wine, weakness turned to joy, and the Church empowered by the Spirit.

7. VESPA : ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE. Tune: Stamford
Reflection:
The God who revealed His glory at Cana continues to act today. Where Christ is welcomed, transformation is always possible.

1. All things are possible to him 3. Though earth and Hell the word gainsay,
That can in Jesus’ name believe; The word of God can never fail;
Lord, I no mote thy truth blaspheme, The Lamb shall take my sins away,
Thy truth I lovingly receive; ‘Tis certain, though impossible;
I can, I do believe in thee; The thing impossible shall be,
All things are possible to me. All things are possible to me.

2. The most impossible of all 4 When thou the work of faith hast wrought,
Is that I e’er from sin should cease; I here shall in thine image shine,
Yet shall it be; I know it shall; Nor sin in deed or word or thought;
Jesus, look to thy faithfulness! Let men exclaim and fiends repine,
If nothing is too hard for thee, They cannot break the firm decree;
All things are possible to me. All things are possible to me.

5. All things are possible to God,
To Christ, the power of God in man,
To me, when I am all renewed,
When I in Christ am formed again,
And witness, from all sin set free,
All things are possible to me.
Source: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #407

28/09/2025

HYMN SINGING BESIDES THE ORGAN @ 274th Edition
AA 3 O’CLOCK PROGRAMME OF YOUTUBE: Methodist Church Nigeria Ilesa,
ZOOM ID4654606501, PASSCODE: Hymns, METHODIST tv. FACEBOOK:,
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Date: 28th September, 2025.

Gracious Sunday to you all and welcome to a session of Hymn singing beside the organ 274th Edition, Today, 28TH Day of September, 2025. It is the Second Sunday of Lent. We pray that God Almighty will grant us a smooth sail this week and grant us the needed graces to navigate this week successfully in Jesus Name. Amen. For these next 45 minutes let us join our voices together as we reflex on some of our best Hymns that draws our souls near the mercy seat of God.
1 EMHB 2 ALL PEOPLE THAT ON EARTH DO DWELL. METER:L.M. TUNES: OLD100th

1. ALL people that on earth do dwell,
Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice:
Him serve with mirth, His praise forth tell;
Come ye before Him and rejoice.

2. The Lord, ye know, is God indeed;
Without our aid He did us make:
We are His fork, He doth us feed;
And for His sheep He doth us take.

3. O enter then His gates with praise;
Approach with joy His courts unto;
Praise, laud, and bless His name always,
For it is seemly so to do.

4. For why? The Lord our God is good;
His mercy is for ever sure;
His truth at all times firmly stood,
And shall from age to age endure.
Amen.
2 HYMN EMHB 34 IMMORTAL INVISIBLE,GOD ONLY WISE Tune: St Denio. Meter: 11.11.11.11. Key: A flat Major
1. IMMORTAL, invisible, God only wise,
In light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise.

2. Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,
Nor wanting, nor wasting, Thou rulest in might;
Thy justice, like mountains, high soaring above
Thy clouds which are fountains of goodness and love

3. To all life, Thou givest-to both great and small;
In all life Thou livest, the true life of all;
We blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree,
And wither and perish—but naught changeth Thee.

4. Great Father of glory, pure Father of light,
Thine angels adore Thee, all veiling their sight;
All laud we would render; O help us to see:
Tis only the splendor of light hideth Thee.

5. Immortal,invisible,God only wise,
In light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise. Amen.

3 HYMN: EMHB 347 MY FAITH HAS FOUND A RESTING PLACE. The tune is : Landas. Meter. 8.6.8.6. with refrain Key: Major :A flat Major
1. My faith has found a resting place,
From guilt my soul is freed;
I trust the ever-living One,
His wounds for me shall plead.
Refrain:
I need no other argument,
I need no other plea,
It is enough that Jesus died,
And that he died for me.

2. Enough for me that Jesus saves,
This ends my fear and doubt;
A sinful soul, I come to him,
He’ll never cast me out. [Refrain]

3. My heart is leaning on the Word,
The written Word of God,
Salvation by my Savior’s name,
Salvation thro' his blood. [Refrain]

4. My great Physician heals the sick,
The lost he came to save;
For me his precious blood he shed,
For me his life he gave. [Refrain]

4 HYMN: EMHB 503. GPD MOVES IN A MYSTERIOUS WAYS. TUNE: Wi******er Old/London New.
1. GOD moves in a mysterious way
His wonders to perform;
He plants His footsteps in the sea,
And rides upon the storm.

2. Deep in unfathomable mines
Of never-failing skill
He treasures up His bright designs,
And works His sovereign will.

3. Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take,
The clouds ye so much dread
Are big with mercy, and shall break
In blessings on your head.

4. Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
But trust Him for His grace;
Behind a frowning providence
He hides a smiling face.

5. His purposes will ripen fast,
Unfolding every hour;
The bud may have a bitter taste,
But sweet will be the flower

6. Blind unbelief is sure to err,
And scan His work in vain;
God is His own interpreter,
And He will make it plain.

5 APPRECIATION OF ALL OUR VIEWERS ALL OVER THE WORLD – our sincere appreciation goes to all our viewers for supporting this programme morally and financially. May the Lord enrich your purses bountifully in 2025 in Jesus Name. Remember, you can support the broadcast of this programme with your donations made to MCN: Join us next Sunday on this programme- Hymn singing besides the organ. Until then I remain yours sincerely in God’s service. Stay blessed.

6 Vespa: Praise to the holiest in the heights Tune: Gerontius. Key: G. Major
1. PRAISE to the Holiest in the height,
And in the depth be praise:
In all His words most wonderful,
Most sure in all His ways.
2. O loving wisdom of our God!
When all was sin and shame,
A second Adam to the fight,
And to the rescue came.
3. O wisest love! that flesh and blood
Which did in Adam fail,
Should strive afresh against the foe,
Should strive and should prevail.
4. And that a higher gift than grace
Should flesh and blood refine,
God’s presence, and His very self
And essence all-divine.
5. O generous love! that He, who smote
In man for man the foe,
The double agony in man
For man should undergo.
6. And in the garden secretly,
And on the Cross on high,
Should teach his brethren, and inspire
To suffer and to die.
7. Praise to the Holiest in the height,
And in the depth be praise:
In ail His words most wonderful,
Most sure in all His ways.

13/04/2025

HYMN SINGING BESIDES THE ORGAN 250th Edition
A 3 O’CLOCK PROGRAMME ON YOUTUBE: Methodist Church Nigeria Ilesa,
ZOOM ID 77903745097, PASSCODE: Hymns, METHODIST tv.COM FACEBOOK: Amos Akinloose,
Amos Akindeko; Hymn Singing Besides the Organ@facebook Date: 13th April, 2025.

Welcome to the 250th Edition of Hymn Singing Besides the Organ today, 13th day of April, 2025. Today is the 6th Sunday of Lent. It is t he Palm Sunday. Call your friends and family members to join as we celebrate Jesus, our King, our Priest and our Prophet. Don’t forget to share this programme with your loved ones.
1 HYMN:PSALTER HYMNAL: ALL GLORY LAUD AND HONOR. Composed by John M. Neale's life is a study in contrasts: born into an evangelical home, he had sympathies toward Rome; in perpetual ill health, he was incredibly productive; of scholarly tem¬perament, he devoted much time to improving social conditions in his area; often ignored or despised by his contemporaries, he is lauded today for his contributions to the church and hymnody. Neale's gifts came to expression early–he won the Seatonian prize for religious poetry eleven times while a student at Trinity College, Cambridge, England. He was ordained in the Church of England in 1842, but ill health and his strong support of the Oxford Movement kept him from ordinary parish ministry. So Neale spent the years between 1846 and 1866 as a warden of Sackville College in East Grinstead, a retirement home for poor men. There he served the men faithfully and expanded Sackville's ministry to indigent women and orphans. He also founded the Sisterhood of St. Margaret, which became one of the finest English training orders for nurses.

Laboring in relative obscurity, Neale turned out a prodigious number of books and articles on liturgy and church history, including A History of the So-Called Jansenist Church of Holland (1858); an account of the Roman Catholic Church of Utrecht and its break from Rome in the 1700s; and his scholarly Essays on Liturgiology and Church History (1863). Neale contributed to church music by writing original hymns, including two volumes of Hymns for Children (1842, 1846), but especially by translating Greek and Latin hymns into English. These translations appeared in Medieval Hymns and Sequences (1851, 1863, 1867), The Hymnal Noted (1852, 1854), Hymns of the Eastern Church (1862), and Hymns Chiefly Medieval (1865). Because a number of Neale's translations were judged unsingable, editors usually amended his work, as evident already in the 1861 edition of Hymns Ancient and Modern; Neale claimed no rights to his texts and was pleased that his translations could contribute to hymnody as the "common property of Christendom." Tune: St. Theodulph. Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain. Key: C Major

All glory, laud, and honor
To you, Redeemer, King,
To whom the lips of children
Made sweet hosannas ring.

1. You are the King of Israel 3. The people of the Hebrews
And David's royal Son, With palms before you went;
Now in the Lord's name coming, Our praise and prayer and anthems
The King and Blessed One. Before you we present.
All glory, laud, and honor….. All glory, laud, and honor…..

2. The company of angels 4 To you before your passion
Is praising you on high; They sang their hymns of praise;
And we with all creation To you, now high exalted,
In chorus make reply. Our melody we raise.
All glory, laud, and honor…. All glory, laud, and honor…..

5. As you received their praises,
Accept the prayers we bring,
For you delight in goodness,
O good and gracious King!
All glory, laud, and honor…..
Psalter Hymnal, (Gray)

2 HYMN: HOSANNA, LOUD HOSANNA. TUNE: ELLACOMBE. METER:H7.6.7.6.D. KEY A MAJOR.
1. Hosanna, loud hosanna 2. From Olivet they followed
The little children sang; Mid an exultant crowd,
Through pillared court and temple The victory palm branch waving,
The lovely anthem rang. And chanting clear and loud.
To Jesus, who had blessed them, The Lord of earth and heaven
Close folded to his breast, Rode on in lowly state,
The children sang their praises, Nor scorned that little children
The simplest and the best. Should on his bidding wait.

3 "Hosanna in the highest!"
That ancient song we sing,
For Christ is our Redeemer,
The Lord of heaven, our King.
O may we ever praise him
With heart and life and voice,
And in his blissful presence
Eternally rejoice.

3 HYMN: EMHB. RIDE ON! RIDE ON IN MAJESTY. Tune: WI******ER NEW/ ST DROSTAIN. METER: LM. KEY: A MAJOR.

1. Ride on, ride on in majesty! 3. Ride on, ride on in majesty!
Hear all the tribes hosanna cry; The host of angels in the sky
O Savior meek, pursue Your road Look down with sad and wond'ring eyes
With palms and scattered garments strowed. To see th'approaching Sacrifice.

2. Ride on, ride on in majesty! 4. Ride on, ride on in majesty!
In lowly pomp ride on to die. Your last and fiercest strife is nigh.
O Christ, Your triumphs now begin The Father on His sapphire throne
o’er captive death and conquered sin. Awaits His own anointed Son.

5 Ride on, ride on in majesty!
In lowly pomp ride on to die,
Bow Your meek head to mortal pain,
Then take, O Christ, Your pow'r and reign.

4 HYMN HAIL THOU ONCE DESPISED JESUS. TUNE: AUSTRIA. METER: 7.6.7.6.D KEY E FLAT
1. Hail, Thou once despised Jesus! 3 Jesus, hail, enthroned in glory,
Hail, Thou Galilean king! There forever to abide!
Thou didst suffer to release us; All the heav'nly host adore Thee,
Thou didst free salvation bring. Seated at Thy Father's side.
Hail, Thou agonizing Savior, There for sinners Thou art pleading;
Bearer of our sin and shame! There Thou dost our place prepare;
By Thy merit we find favor; Ever for us interceding,
Life is given through Thy name. Till in glory we appear.
3 Paschal Lamb, by God appointed, 4. Worship, honor, pow'r, and blessing
All our sins on Thee were laid; Thou art worthy to receive;
By almighty Love anointed, Highest praises, without ceasing,
Thou hast full atonement made: Meet it is for us to give.
All Thy people are forgiven Help, ye bright angelic spirits,
Through the virtue of Thy blood; Bring your sweetest, noblest lays;
Opened is the gate of heaven; Help to sing our Savior's merits;
Peace is made 'twixt man and God. Help to chant Immanuel's praise!
Source: Psalms and Hymns to the Living God #297
5 HYMN: I WILL SING THE WONDROUS STORY. TUNE:Hyfrydol. METER: 8.7.8.7.D KEY: F MAJOR
1. I will sing the wondrous story 3. I was bruised, but Jesus healed me;
Of the Christ who died for me. Faint was I from many a fall; How He left His home in glory Sight was gone, and fears possessed me,
For the cross of Calvary. But He freed me from them all.

Yes, I'll sing the wondrous story 4. Days of darkness still come o'er me,
Of the Christ who died for me, Sorrow's paths I often tread,
Sing it with the saints in glory, But the Savior still is with me;
Gathered by the crystal sea. By His hand I'm safely led.

2. I was lost, but Jesus found me, 5. He will keep me till the river
Found the sheep that went astray, Rolls its waters at my feet;
Threw His loving arms around me, Then He'll bear me safely over,
Drew me back into His way. Where the loved ones I shall meet.
Baptist Hymnal, 1991
6 APPRECIATION OF ALL OUR VIEWRS ALL OVER THE WORLD – Join us next Sunday on this programme- Hymn singing besides the organ. Until then I remain yours sincerely in God’s service. Stay blessed.

7 Vespa: CHILDREN OF JERUSALEM. Tune: INFANT PRAISE
1. Children of Jerusalem 2. We are taught to love the Lord,
Sang the praise of Jesus' name: We are taught to read His word,
Children, too, of modern days, We are taught the way to heaven:
Join to sing the Saviour's praise. Praise for all to God be given. [Refrain]

Refrain:
Hark, hark, hark! while infant voices sing, Parents, teachers, old and young,
Hark, hark, hark! while infant voices sing All unite to swell the song;
Loud hosannas, loud hosannas, Higher and yet higher rise,
Loud hosannas to our King. Till hosannas reach the skies.

COME, WE THAT LOVE THE LORD. COMPOSED BY ISAAC WATTS. TUNE: WE ARE MARCHING TO ZION WRITTEN BY ROBERT LOWRY. METER: SM WITH REFRAIN. KEY: G. MAJOR
1. Come, we that love the Lord,
And let our joys be known.
Join in a song with sweet accord,
Join in a song with sweet accord,
And thus surround the throne,
And thus surround the throne.
Refrain:
We’re marching to Zion,
Beautiful, beautiful Zion.
We’re marching upward to Zion,
The beautiful city of God.

EMHB 260 MINE EYES HAVE SEEN THE GLORY OF THE COMING KING. TUNE: BATTLE HYMN

1. Mines eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord
He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored
He hath loosed the faithful lighting of His terrible swift sword
His truth is marching on
Glory! Glory!! Hallelujah!/2
His truth is marching on

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06/04/2025

HYMN SINGING BESIDES THE ORGAN SIDE 249th Edition
A 3 O’CLOCK PROGRAMME ON YOUTUBE: Methodist Church Nigeria Ilesa,
ZOOM ID 77903745097, PASSCODE: Hymns, METHODIST tv.COM FACEBOOK: Amos Akinloose,
Amos Akindeko; Hymn Singing Besides the Organ@facebook Date: 6th April, 2025.

Welcome to the 249th Edition of Hymn Singing Besides the Organ today, 6th day of April, 2025. Kindly invite your friends and family members to join as we sing some of our great hymns of faith. Don’t forget to share this programme with your loved ones.
1 HYMN EMHB 64 PRAISE TO THE LORD THE ALMIGHTY. Written IN GERMAN LANGUAGE by JOACHIM NEANDER IN 1680, TRANSLATED TO ENGLISH BY CATHERINE WINKWORTH. Tune: LOBE DEN HERREN. Key: F MAJOR. Meter 14.14.4.7.8.
1. PRAISE to the Lord, The Almighty, 3. Praise to the Lord, who, when
the King of creation; Tempests their warfare are waging,
O my soul, praise Him, For He is Who, when the elements madly
thy health and salvation; Around thee are raging,
All ye who hear, Biddeth them cease,
Brother and sisters draw near, Turneth their fury to peace,
Praise Him in glad adoration. Whirlwinds and waters assuaging.

2. Praise to the Lord,who doth prosper 4. Praise to the Lord, who when
thy work and defend thee; Darkness of sin is abounding,
Surely His goodness and mercy Who, when the godless do triumph,
here daily attend thee: All virtue confounding,
Ponder anew Sheddeth His light,
What the Almighty can do, Chaseth the horrors of night,
If with His love He befriend thee. Saints with His mercy surrounding.

5. Praise to the Lord O let all that is
in me adore Him!
All that hath life and breath, come
now with praises before Him!
Let the Amen
Sound from His people again:
Gladly for aye we adore Him. Amen.

2 HYMN: DOWN IN THE VALLEY WITH MY SAVIOUR I WOULD GO COMPOSED BY REV WILLIAM ORCUTT CUSHING. TAKEN FROM THE SALVATION ARMY HYMN BOOK NO.483. TUNE: DOWN IN THE VALLEY WITH MY SAVIOUR I WOULD GO, WRITTEN BY ROBERT LOWRY. METER: IRREGULAR. WITH REFRAIN. KEY A FLAT MAJOR.
1. Down in the valley with my Saviour I would go,
Where the flowers are blooming and the sweet waters flow;
Everywhere he leads me I would follow, follow on,
Walking in his footsteps till the crown be won.
Refrain:
Follow, follow, I will follow Jesus,
Anywhere, everywhere, I will follow on;
Follow, follow, I will follow Jesus,
Everywhere he leads me I will follow on.

2. Down in the valley with my Saviour I would go,
Where the storms are sweeping and the dark waters flow;
With his hand to lead me I will never, never fear;
Dangers cannot fright me if my Lord is near.

3. Down in the valley, or upon the mountain steep,
Close beside my Saviour would my soul ever keep;
He will lead me safely in the path that he has trod,
Up to where they gather on the hills of God.
- Source: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #483

3 HYMN: EMHB 578 A CHARGE TO KEEP I HAVE. Tune: CAMBRIDGE. METER: 6.6.8.6. KEY: A FLAT MAJOR.

1. A charge to keep I have, 3. Arm me with jealous care,
A God to glorify, As in Thy sight to live,
A never-dying soul to save, And O, Thy servant, Lord, prepare
And fit it for the sky A strict account to give!

2. To serve the present age, 4. Help me to watch and pray,
My calling to fulfill: And on Thyself rely,
O may it all my powers engage Assured, if I my trust betray,
To do my Master’s will! I shall forever die.

4 HYMN EMHB 526 O JESUS I HAVE PROMISED TO SERVE THEE TO THE END. TUNE: DAY OF REST. METER: 7.6.7.6.D KEY B FLAT
1. O JESUS, I have promised 3. O let me hear Thee speaking
To serve Thee to the end; In accents clear and still,
Be Thou for ever near me, Above the storms of passion,
My Master and my Friend: The murmurs of self-will;
I shall not fear the battle O speak to reassure me,
If thou art by my side, To hasten or control;
Nor wander from the pathway O speak, and make me listen
If Thou wilt be my Guide. Thou Guardian of my soul.

2. O let me feel thee near me: 4. O Jesus, Thou hast promised,
The world is ever near; To all who follow Thee,
I see the sights that dazzle, That where Thou art in glory
The tempting sounds I hear; There shall Thy servant be;
My foes are ever near me, And, Jesus, I have promised
Around me and within; To serve Thee to the end:
But, Jesus, draw Thou nearer, O give me grace to follow,
and shield my soul from sin. My Master and my Friend.

5 HYMN: YMHB 522 EMHB 675 JESU NIB’ENI RE PADE. TUNE:ARIZONA /HURSELY. METER: LM. KEY: B FLAT MAJOR
1. Jesu, nib' ẹni Rẹ pade, 3. Oluṣ'-agutan ẹni Rẹ,
Nibẹ nwọn r' itẹ ãnu Rẹ; Sọ ãnu Rẹ 'gbãni d' ọtun;
Nibi nwọn wá Ọ, nwọn rí Ọ, Sọ adùn orukọ nla Rẹ
Ibi gbogbo n' ilẹ ọwọ. Fun ọkàn ti nwá oju Rẹ.

2. Kò s' ogiri t' o sé Ọ mọ́, 4. K' a rí 'pá adura nihin,
O ngbe inu onirẹlẹ̀; Ti y'o fun igbagbọ lokun,
Nwọn mú Ọ wá 'gbà nwọn mbọwá, Ti y'o gbe ifẹ wa soke,
'Gbà nwọn nre 'lé, nwọn mú Ọ lọ. Ti y'o f' ọrun siwaju wa.

5. Oluwa, 'Wọ mbẹ nitosi,
Napá Rẹ, dẹti Rẹ silẹ;
Ṣí ọrun, sọkalẹ kánkán,
Ṣe gbogbo ọkàn ni Tirẹ.

6 APPRECIATION OF ALL OUR VIEWRS ALL OVER THE WORLD – Join us next Sunday on this programme- Hymn singing besides the organ. Until then I remain yours sincerely in God’s service. Stay blessed.

7 Vespa: EMHB 612 LEAD KINDLY LIGHT AMID THE ENCYLING GLOOM. Tune: SANDON. METER: 10.4.10.10.10. KEY: F MAJOR
1. LEAD, kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom
Lead Thou me on!
The night is dark, and I am far from home;
Lead Thou me on!
Keep Thou my feet; I do not ask to see
The distant scene: one step enough for me.

2. I was not ever thus, nor prayed that Thou
Shouldst lead me on.
I loved to choose and see my path, but now
Lead Thou me on!
I loved the garish day, and, spite of fears,
Pride ruled my will: Remember not past years.

3. So long Thy power hath blest me, sure it still
Will lead me on
O’er moor and fen, o’er crag and torrent, till
The night is gone;
And with the morn those angel faces smile,
which I have loved long since, and lost awhile.

IGBO METHODIST HYMN BOOK 578. A CHARGE TO KEEP I HAVE. S.M. TUNE: ST. CAMBRIDGE

1. Iwu m' nwer' idebe 3. Jigide nke oma
Nye Chukwu otuto Dika m no n' iru Gi
Izoputa mkpuru obi Onyenwem kwado oru Gi
Kwado y' iba n' igwe Iny' oziza din ma

2. lj' ozi n' oge nka 4. Kam che nche kp' ekpere
Imezu okpukpom Daberekwa na Gi
Kam tinye ike nile nkem Imata na m mehie n'uzo - I
Ime uch' Onye nwem M' g' anwu ru' ebigh ebi

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09/03/2025

HYMN SINGING BESIDES THE ORGAN SIDE 245th EDITION
A 3 O’CLOCK PROGRAMME ON YOUTUBE: Methodist Church Nigeria Ilesa,
ZOOM ID 77903745097, PASSCODE: Hymns, METHODIST tv.COM FACEBOOK: Amos Akinloose,
Amos Akindeko; Hymn Singing Besides the [email protected] Date: 9th March, 2025.

Gracious Sunday to you all and welcome to a session of Hymn singing beside the organ, today, 9th Day of March, in the year 2025. It is the very 1st Sunday of Lent. Let us join our voices together with other viewers all over the world as we sing joyfully some of our best Hymns that draws our souls near the mercy seat of God. Your journey this week shall be guide by God. It shall be a week divine provisions for you.
1 Hymn: Author of faith eternal word composed by Charles Wesley. Tune:Mainzer. LM 88.88. KEY:

1. Author of faith, eternal Word,
whose Spirit breathes the active flame;
faith, like its finisher and Lord,
today as yesterday the same:

2 To thee our humble hearts aspire,
and ask the gift unspeakable;
increase in us the kindled fire,
in us the work of faith fulfil.

3 By faith we know thee strong to save –
save us, a present Saviour thou!
Whate'er we hope, by faith we have,
future and past subsisting now.

4 The things unknown to feeble sense,
unseen by reason's glimmering ray,
with strong, commanding evidence,
their heav'nly origin display.

5 Faith lends its realizing light,
the clouds disperse, the shadows fly;
the Invisible appears in sight,
and God is seen by mortal eye.

Author of faith, Eternal Word. C. Wesley. [Faith.] This poem is a paraphrase of Heb. xi. It appeared in 88 stanzas of 4 lines in Hymns & Sacred Poems, 1740, with the title "The Life of Faith." In 1780 J. Wesley gave stanzas i.-vi. as No. 92 in the Wesleyan Hymn Book, (ed. 1875, No. 95). From the Wesleyan Hymn Book it has passed into most of the collections of the Methodist denominations in Great Britain and America, and also into other hymnals.

2 Hymn : JESUS THE NAME HIGH OVER ALL. A HYMN COMPOSED BY CHARLES WESLEY IN 1749 TUNE: ST LEONARD Composed by Henry Thomas Smart in 1867. Key C Major, Meter: 8.6.8.6. SCRIPTURE .

1. Jesus, the Name high over all,
In hell or earth or sky;
Angels and mortals prostrate fall,
And devils fear and fly.

2. Jesus, the Name to sinners dear,
The Name to sinners giv'n;
It scatters all their guilty fear,
It turns their hell to heav'n.

3. O that the world might taste and see
The riches of His grace!
The arms of love that compass me
Would all the world embrace.

4. Thee I shall constantly proclaim,
Tho' earth and hell oppose;
Bold to confess Thy glorious Name
Before a world of foes.

5 His only righteousness I show,
His saving truth proclaim;
'Tis all my business here below
To cry, "Behold the Lamb!"

6 Happy, if with my latest breath
I may but gasp His Name,
Preach Him to all, and cry in death,
"Behold, behold the Lamb!"

Source: Psalms and Hymns to the Living God #304

3 HYMN: THROUGH ALL THE CHANGING SCENES OF LIFE. Composed by Nahum Tate and Nicholas Brady. TUNE: WILTSHIRE. COMPOSED BY GEORGE SMART IN 1797. METER: 8.6.8.6.KEY” A MAJOR

1 Through all the changing scenes of life,
in trouble and in joy,
the praises of my God shall still
my heart and tongue employ.

2 Of his deliv'rance I will boast,
till all that are distressed,
from my example comfort take
and lay their griefs to rest.
3 O magnify the LORD with me,
exalt his holy name;
when in distress to him I called,
he to my rescue came.

4 The hosts of God encamp around
the dwellings of the just;
deliv'rance he affords to all
who in his promise trust.

5 O taste and see that he is good;
experience will decide
how blest are they, and only they
who in the LORD confide.

6 Fear him, you saints, and you will then
have nothing else to fear;
make serving him your sole delight,
your wants shall be his care.

Source: Christian Worship: Psalter

5 APPRECIATION OF ALL OUR VIEWERS ALL OVER THE WORLD – Join us next Sunday on this programme- Hymn Singing Besides the organ. Until then I remain yours sincerely in God’s service. Stay blessed.

6 VESPA: LORD WHO THROUGHOUT THESE FORTY DAYS. AN ADAPTATION OF PSALM 132 TUNE: SAINT FLAVIAN
1 Lord, who throughout these forty days,
For us did fast and pray,
Teach us with you to mourn our sins,
And close by you to stay.
2 As you with Satan did contend,
And did the vict'ry win,
O give us strength in you to fight,
In you to conquer sin.
3 As you did hunger bear and thirst,
So teach us, gracious Lord,
To die to self, and always live
By your most holy word.
4 And through these days of penitence,
And through your Passion-tide,
Forevermore, in life and death,
O Lord, with us abide.
5 Abide with us that when this life
Of suffering is past,
An Easter of unending joy
We may attain at last!

Source: Breaking Bread (Vol. 39) #137

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