Old Hymns

Great old hymns surge through my soul,
"Rock of Ages,"
"Amazing Grace,"
"Swing Low, Sweet Chariot,"
"In the Garden,"
"I'll Fly Away."
Hymns that not only remind me of God,
But also of people and their times,
Of celebration times
Of funeral times.
The words of such hymns
Have the power to evoke feelings
I often choose to suppress.
Let me free my emotions
If that is God's will.
Let me feel the presence of the Comforter
In the songs of worship.
Thank you, Lord,
For the gift of music.

Photo by Jonathan Assink