Truth in Irish Hymns

This was going to be combined with the previous post, but I was too wordy and I don't want anyone to be discouraged by reading due to the length of a certain post. However, I would be remiss should I not mention on this blog the other collection of hymns I have been listening to lately, those of Keith and Kristyn Getty. The husband and wife duo are Irish, and most famous for writing "In Christ Alone", which has become a standard for modern hymns. It's not the only powerful song they've written however. Their newest CD has appropriately become a sort of soundtrack for my preparation to serve in Ireland. I was fortunate to see them last summer at Forrest Hills Baptist Church in Nashville, and they were phenomenal. I love rich hymns and I love Irish music, so since this combines both, it just makes sense. Here's some examples:

I turn to wisdom not my own, For every battle You have known. My confidence will rest in You; Your love endures; Your ways are good. Your love endures; Your ways are good. When I am weary with the cost, I see the triumph of the cross; So in its shadow I shall run, 'til You complete the work begun, 'til You complete the work begun. One day all things will be made new; I’ll see the hope You called me to, And in Your kingdom, paved with gold, I’ll praise Your faithfulness of old; I’ll praise Your faithfulness of old.

From "When Trials Come"

By faith the church was called to go, in the power of the Spirit to the lost, To deliver captives and to preach good news in every corner of the earth. We will stand as children of the promise; We will fix our eyes on Him our soul's reward, 'til the race is finished and the work is done; We'll walk by faith and not by sight. By faith this mountain shall be moved, And the power of the gospel shall prevail; For we know in Christ all things are possible for all who call upon His name.

From "By Faith".
Both of these hymns have been very personal for me as I prepare to go to a very lost place. I know that God is with me and He will make His name great. I hope you will enjoy these songs and allow them to enrich your worship.