Thursday Thirteen No. 16

I'm going to be out of town and out of touch next week, so there will not be a Thrusday Thirteen from me. I know, I can hear the disappointment running rampant now. The result is that I am going to leave you with a long T13 this week. I don't expect you to get through it the first time, but I suspect that some of you will return to see and hear some of the videos that will be posted below.
My faith is the anchor in my life. I love music in general and I love the music of the Church most of all. The Hymns of the Faith are part of the foundation of the Church. They teach us about God's love, His saving grace, the joy of our salvation, the reason that we have to praise Him. The great Hymns of the Faith are a source of strength, comfort and security during the storms of life. They are a source of joy when we sing them. They are a tool to teach our children Bible verses and about the character of God. They are a great means of sharing the God's mercy and grace with those who have yet to experience it. Hymns give us comfort in times of sorrow and grief. I could probably list a hundred hymns here, but I have chosen thirteen of my favorites. There are some videos as well that I think you may enjoy. So I give you my thirteen favorite hymns in no particular order.
Take your time, come back at your leisure, listen to all of them and let me know which is your favorite. The following songs are brought to you as a result of the power, grace, mercy, love, and glory of Jesus Christ active in the lives of His people. Amen and amen!

1. Amazing Grace - LeAnn Rimes


2. How Great Thou Art - Crystal Lewis


3. Blessed Assurance - The Issacs


4. I'll Fly Away - Kim Hopper/David Phelps


5. Peace in the Valley - Faith Hill


6. Then I Shall Live - Gaither Vocal Band/Signature Sound Quartet


7. Victory In Jesus -Cynthia Clawson/Mike Allen/Joy Gardner


8. There is a Fountain - Selah


9. Power in the Blood - Larie White



10. Because He Lives - Allison Durham Speer


11. Just As I Am - Brian Doerksen


12. It is Well With My Soul - Wesley Pritchard/David Phelps


13. All Hail the Power - Avalon