Comments on: I Have A Shelter http://timmybrister.com/2008/05/06/i-have-a-shelter/ Trusting God :: Treasuring Christ :: Triumphing the Gospel Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:50:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU By: Timmy Brister http://timmybrister.com/2008/05/06/i-have-a-shelter/#comment-36253 Timmy Brister Wed, 07 May 2008 15:57:09 +0000 http://timmybrister.wordpress.com/?p=2224#comment-36253 Justin, Glad to see that you have started a family blog. I got your message and will be calling you back shortly. It would be an honor to bring God's Word if we can work it out schedule wise. Zach, I agree totally. Very well done, both lyrically and musically. Phil, Yes, those lyrics have been a mainstay for me. I am grateful for the gifted songwriters coming out today who are rich in theology and rich in experience as well. Tyler, Well, my favorite for the past year or so has been The Valley of Vision. I think it is a great place to start: http://www.sovereigngraceministries.org/Resources/Music/ValleyOfVision.aspx I also have really enjoyed Upward: http://www.sovereigngracemusic.org/albums/category/sovereign_grace_music/upward_the_bob_kauflin_hymns_project Hope that helps my friend. Enjoyed lunch the other day thoroughly. That milkshake was a good call. ;) Justin,

Glad to see that you have started a family blog. I got your message and will be calling you back shortly. It would be an honor to bring God’s Word if we can work it out schedule wise.

Zach,

I agree totally. Very well done, both lyrically and musically.

Phil,

Yes, those lyrics have been a mainstay for me. I am grateful for the gifted songwriters coming out today who are rich in theology and rich in experience as well.

Tyler,

Well, my favorite for the past year or so has been The Valley of Vision. I think it is a great place to start:

http://www.sovereigngraceministries.org/Resources/Music/ValleyOfVision.aspx

I also have really enjoyed Upward:

http://www.sovereigngracemusic.org/albums/category/sovereign_grace_music/upward_the_bob_kauflin_hymns_project

Hope that helps my friend. Enjoyed lunch the other day thoroughly. That milkshake was a good call. ;)

]]> By: Tyler Smith http://timmybrister.com/2008/05/06/i-have-a-shelter/#comment-36252 Tyler Smith Wed, 07 May 2008 15:44:17 +0000 http://timmybrister.wordpress.com/?p=2224#comment-36252 Timmy, The Psalms are truly an amazing source for comfort, strength, and encouragment during the difficult times. I would also agree that select worship songs have the ability to minister to us in times of need, particularly those that are theologically sound... haha. I downloaded "I Have a Shelter" and really did enjoy it. I was wandering, since I'm fairly unfamiliar with Sovereign Grace Music, which of their albums you would recommend. Do you have any specific favorites? Thanks, Tyler Timmy,
The Psalms are truly an amazing source for comfort, strength, and encouragment during the difficult times. I would also agree that select worship songs have the ability to minister to us in times of need, particularly those that are theologically sound… haha. I downloaded “I Have a Shelter” and really did enjoy it. I was wandering, since I’m fairly unfamiliar with Sovereign Grace Music, which of their albums you would recommend. Do you have any specific favorites?
Thanks,
Tyler

]]> By: Phil Baiden http://timmybrister.com/2008/05/06/i-have-a-shelter/#comment-36249 Phil Baiden Wed, 07 May 2008 08:08:28 +0000 http://timmybrister.wordpress.com/?p=2224#comment-36249 We'll be singing "In Christ Alone" at my ordination. "No pow’r of hell, no scheme of man, Can ever pluck me from His hand" It just gets me every time, that line. (It must be something special because it's a song written after 1800 that I like.) As a side issue, "In Christ Alone" is one of Britain's Top 10 Hymns, as voted by the public for the BBC's Songs of Praise. Here's Stuart Townend's response to the top 10: http://stuarttownend.typepad.com/stuart_townend/2006/10/songs_of_praise.html We’ll be singing “In Christ Alone” at my ordination.

“No pow’r of hell, no scheme of man,
Can ever pluck me from His hand”

It just gets me every time, that line. (It must be something special because it’s a song written after 1800 that I like.)

As a side issue, “In Christ Alone” is one of Britain’s Top 10 Hymns, as voted by the public for the BBC’s Songs of Praise. Here’s Stuart Townend’s response to the top 10:
http://stuarttownend.typepad.com/stuart_townend/2006/10/songs_of_praise.html

]]> By: znielsen http://timmybrister.com/2008/05/06/i-have-a-shelter/#comment-36241 znielsen Wed, 07 May 2008 03:00:38 +0000 http://timmybrister.wordpress.com/?p=2224#comment-36241 I Have A Shelter is a GREAT song. We are going to teach it to our people in a few weeks. zach I Have A Shelter is a GREAT song. We are going to teach it to our people in a few weeks.

zach

]]> By: Justin Wheeler http://timmybrister.com/2008/05/06/i-have-a-shelter/#comment-36236 Justin Wheeler Tue, 06 May 2008 18:50:24 +0000 http://timmybrister.wordpress.com/?p=2224#comment-36236 I have also been drawn to the Psalms during the valleys of my faith. The inspired songs of God's providence and Covenant faithfullness are the only true anchor for my soul. And as you ahve pointed out the modern God-centered and Biblical hymns are also a great salve for the wounds of this world. Sadly enough, many of the songs our generation grew up on can hardlyl be considered God-centered or Biblical. I am thankful that God is raising up theologically sound hymn writers in our day and age to lead God's people in Christ exalting worship. But, I still long for the day when, as in centuries past, the greatest of theologians and preachers were those writing hymns for the church. Thank you for the post and for pointing my attention to Sovereign Grace Music. By the way, I took your advice and started a blog for myself and my family. I would love to have you take and look and chime in from time to time. (justinwheeler.wordpress.com) I also heard that you were going to be spending a few weeks in Athens upcoming. Joey and I would love for you to come and share with us and our church if your schedule is not too full. I have also been drawn to the Psalms during the valleys of my faith. The inspired songs of God’s providence and Covenant faithfullness are the only true anchor for my soul. And as you ahve pointed out the modern God-centered and Biblical hymns are also a great salve for the wounds of this world.

Sadly enough, many of the songs our generation grew up on can hardlyl be considered God-centered or Biblical. I am thankful that God is raising up theologically sound hymn writers in our day and age to lead God’s people in Christ exalting worship.

But, I still long for the day when, as in centuries past, the greatest of theologians and preachers were those writing hymns for the church. Thank you for the post and for pointing my attention to Sovereign Grace Music.

By the way, I took your advice and started a blog for myself and my family. I would love to have you take and look and chime in from time to time. (justinwheeler.wordpress.com)

I also heard that you were going to be spending a few weeks in Athens upcoming. Joey and I would love for you to come and share with us and our church if your schedule is not too full.

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