Heard Singing Heard Singing

An old favorite hymn!  I think the words and music were written by Ira Stamphill, circa 1800's or 1900's.

Words by William O. Cushing, 1823-1902. Music by George F. Root, 1820-1895.

There are at least two tunes for All Things Bright and Beautiful. This is the tune my mother taught me from my early childhood. Words by Cecil F. Alexander. If you know the composer of the tune, please send me a message.

Original words by Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894); words modified by Judith K. Spencer (1949-2014). Music by Judith K. Spencer.

The stars shine over the mountains, the stars shine over the sea, the stars look up to the mighty God, the stars look down on me. The stars may last for ten thousand years, ten thousand years and a day, but God and I will live and love when the stars have passed away.

Original words and music by Judith K. Spencer (1949-2014). Written circa 1980's for a Vacation Bible School with the theme being the life of Joshua.  The original words for the two lines in brackets have sadly been forgotten over time.  I had to make up new words for these two lines to finish the 3rd verse. 

1. Joshua, remember, when Amalek attacked,

God gave your sword the victory through prayer that never slacked.

So pray! Don’t turn away! Before you fight, ask God for light!

He’ll give you wisdom, strength, and might!

2. Joshua, have courage! Be brave and take the land!

The walls of Jericho will fall. He’ll put it in your hand!

So trust! Don’t be afraid! Let courage cheer your heart tonight!

Be brave and do the thing that’s right!

3. Joshua, be strong in the strength of the Lord!

There are many battles yet to fight, so practice with your sword.

So work! [Divide the land! The coastal plains, the mountains’ height!

God’s word never fails! Keep Him in sight!]

4. Joshua, keep reading the book of the Lord.

God’s word is your true battle plan. That’s where the truths are stored.

So read! Keep studying! By day and night, seek holy light!

God’s word will teach you how to fight!

Words and music by Judith K. Spencer (1949-2014), written circa 1908's for a Valentine's Day Mother-Daughter banquet.

A valentine for Jesus is what I'd like to be, to send His love to you, His love can shine through me! He died for all your sins, no greater love could be! So trust Him, and He'll save you for eternity! Valentines! All my heart for Him, His great love within, He cleanses me from sin! Sending love, all His heart for you, won't you stop and thank Him for His love so true?