Some beautiful poetry by William Cowper (1731-1800) set to a new tune. It describes the way that God can suddenly break into a Christian's experience and give new hope.

Sometimes A Light Surprises

This hymn tells one man's (John Newton 1725-1807) story of his seeking to know God more, and how God answers his prayers but not in the way he had expected. It's also my story, and perhaps you can relate to it too...

I Asked The Lord

I wrote these words when I was 21 I think, and they're based on Deuteronomy 4:32-40. Ten years later, I finally got round to putting a tune to the words : )

Look Back Through All The Centuries

A well-loved hymn by Charles Wesley (1707-1788), set to new music by Dominic.

Love Divine

Psalm 13 is precious to me, having been there many times, and these words stick pretty closely to the psalm. It comes in three parts: first, David tells it how it is and pour out his complaints to God; in that moment of reality, he then asks for help; and finally he arrives at a new place of trust.

How Long, O Lord

This is an unusual but striking hymn, in which I imagine the hymn-writer standing on the threshold between this life and the next. Poignant words which capture a heart heavy with the sorrows of this world, but crying out for and aspiring to the joys that are to come (Anne Cousin 1824-1906).

The Sands Of Time Are Sinking

This hymn encourages us to speak to ourselves like Psalm 42-43 and say, 'Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Saviour and my God.' May you hear the words, 'Be still!' spoken over your soul as you listen.

Be Still My Soul

Listener, may God bless you! I would like to dedicate this song to the folks at Morningside Baptist Church (now called Central), Edinburgh, who showed me how to bless people generously and extravagantly : )

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