Hymn 239 Abide with Me by William H. Monk. Another well known classic hymn many of us are familiar with. This hymn tells us who God is. He helps the helpless and He does not change. He is our guide and our strength. His grace and protection is always surrounding us till the day we depart from this world.
This really easy piano arrangement explores the use of left hand octave eight notes from low C to middle C. I hope everyone learning this hymn will find it interesting to be able to play a larger compass of notes for the left hand.
Abide with me; fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide. When other helpers fail and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me.
Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day; Earth’s joys grow dim; its glories pass away; Change and decay in all around I see; O Thou who changest not, abide with me.
I need Thy presence ev’ry passing hour; What but Thy grace can foil the tempter’s power? Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.
Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes; Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies. Heav’n’s morning breaks and earth’s vain shadows flee; In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.
Fairest Lord Jesus, hymn 21 from “Schlesische Volkslieder” arranged by Richard S. Willis. Our Lord Jesus is the Ruler of all nature. Believing in Jesus is the best thing in this world. What can be better than the almighty Lord Jesus guiding and protecting us everyday of our life on earth. Came to this world, humble Himself and laid down His own life to save and redeem mankind. How can we forget this wonderful and amazing grace? This hymn is gentle, yet carries a sense of solemn and seriousness.
Fairest Lord Jesus, Ruler of all nature, O Thou of God and man the Son; Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honor, Thou, my soul’s glory, joy, and crown.
Fair are the meadows, Fairer still the woodlands, Robed in the blooming garb of spring; Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer, Who makes the woeful heart to sing.
Fair is the sunshine, Fairer still the moonlight And all the twinkling, starry host; Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer Than all the angels heav’n can boast.
Beautiful Saviour, Lord of all nations, Son of God and Son of man! Glory and honor, Praise, adoration, Now and forevermore be Thine!
Jesus gave Himself up on the cross, shed His previous blood as a ransom for our sin. He laid down His own life without murmur just to save us. Is this not the very best He gave to us all? In return for this amazing and wonderful gift, we shall offer our best to the Lord. Offer our strength while we still can to do His work. Give Jesus first place in our heart. This lovely hymn tells and reminds us, can we wholeheartedly give the best to our Lord Jesus?
Give of your best to the Master, Give of the strength of your youth; Throw your soul’s fresh, glowing ardor Into the battle for truth: Jesus has set the example, Dauntless was He, young and brave; Give Him your loyal devotion, Give Him the best that you have. Give of your best to the Master, Give of the strength of your youth; Clad in salvation’s full armor, Join in the battle for truth.
Give of your best to the Master, Give Him first place in your heart; Give Him first place in your service, Consecrate ev’ry part: Give, and to you shall be given, God His beloved Son gave; Gratefully seeking to serve Him, Give Him the best that you have. Give of your best to the Master, Give of the strength of your youth; Clad in salvation’s full armor, Join in the battle for truth.
Give of your best to the Master, Naught else is worthy His love; He gave Himself for your ransom, Gave up His glory above; Laid down His life without murmur, You from sin’s ruin to save; Give Him your heart’s adoration, Give Him the best that you have. Give of your best to the Master, Give of the strength of your youth; Clad in salvation’s full armor, Join in the battle for truth.
Quite often, we may not see that God’s way is the best way. God has laid out our path for us to walk on. His way is always the best as only He knows what is the best for us. If Gd is previous in our life, we should trust and cling to Him. He will be our guide and protection in our faith journey. A bit different than before, this hymn is arranged in two parts. Why not have a go and find out whether God’s way is your best way!
God’s way is the best way, Tho’ I may not see Why sorrows and trials Oft gather ’round me; He ever is seeking My gold to refine, So humbly I trust Him, My Saviour divine. God’s way is the best way, God’s way is the right way, I’ll trust in Him alway, He knoweth the best.
God’s way shall be my way, He knoweth the best, And leaning upon Him, Sweet, sweet is my rest. No harm can befall me, Safe, safe shall I be, I’ll cling to Him ever. So precious is He. God’s way is the best way, God’s way is the right way, I’ll trust in Him alway, He knoweth the best.
When you are away from home for a while, working, studying or even on holiday, have you ever thought of when you can return to your cosy lovely home? As Christians, we know that our home is not on this earth, but glorious heavenly eternal home prepares for us by our Lord Jesus. There will be no sorrows and troubles, only joy and happiness, singing praises to our almighty God day and night. This joyous hymn just reminds us where our thought should be. Not difficult to learn to play. Why not have a go yourself.
I’ve a home prepared where the saints abide, Just over in the glory land; And I long to be by my Saviour’s side, Just over in the glory land. Just over in the glory land, I’ll join the happy angel band, Just over in the glory land; Just over in the glory land, There with the mighty host I’ll stand, Just over in the glory land.
I am on my way to those mansions fair, Just over in the glory land; There to sing God’s praise and His glory share; Just over in the glory land. Just over in the glory land, I’ll join the happy angel band, Just over in the glory land; Just over in the glory land, There with the mighty host I’ll stand, Just over in the glory land.
What a joyful thought that my Lord I’ll see, Just over in the glory land; And with kindred saved, there forever be, Just over in the glory land. Just over in the glory land, I’ll join the happy angel band, Just over in the glory land; Just over in the glory land, There with the mighty host I’ll stand, Just over in the glory land.
With the bloodwashed throng I will shout and sing, Just over in the glory land; Glad hosannas to Christ, the Lord and King, Just over in the glory land. Just over in the glory land, I’ll join the happy angel band, Just over in the glory land; Just over in the glory land, There with the mighty host I’ll stand, Just over in the glory land.
Can you remember when we were infants, our parents hold our hands? Safeguarding that we would not fall or trip, especially holding tight to our hands when we cross the road. Our heavenly Father is doing just that in our everyday life. When we sing and play this hymn, it gives us a pretty good memory of how His loving hand guide and protect us in our every step. We therefore need to be faithful and continue to follow and walk with our Lord, as He is still holding us with His own hand in our faith journey towards the heavenly kingdom. Hallelujah, praise the Lord!
He leadeth me! O blessed tho’t! O words with heav’nly comfort fraught! Whate’er I do, where’er I be, Still ’tis God’s hand that leadeth me! He leadeth me, He leadeth me, By His own hand He leadeth me; His faithful foll’wer I would be, For by His hand He leadeth me.
Sometimes ‘mid scenes of deepest gloom, Sometimes where Eden’s bowers bloom, By waters still, o’er troubled sea, Still ’tis His hand that leadeth me! He leadeth me, He leadeth me, By His own hand He leadeth me; His faithful foll’wer I would be, For by His hand He leadeth me.
Lord, I would place my hand in Thine, Nor ever murmur nor repine, Content, whatever lot I see, Since ’tis my God that leadeth me! He leadeth me, He leadeth me, By His own hand He leadeth me; His faithful foll’wer I would be, For by His hand He leadeth me.
And when my task on earth is done, When by Thy grace the vict’ry’s won, E’en death’s cold wave I will not flee, Since God thro’ Jordan leadeth me! He leadeth me, He leadeth me, By His own hand He leadeth me; His faithful foll’wer I would be, For by His hand He leadeth me.
Hallelujah, praise the Lord! Hymn no. 1 Holy, Holy, Holy. Piano Tutorial 31 starts off with wider compass for the left hand. Recall starting this series, I try to find the ones that are very simple for the left hand, mainly ones that only involve five fingers so that we can concentrate our focus on the melodious right hand. Since then, we moved on further with extension to the left thumb and little finger as well as adding more notes and chords to the accompaniment. I have been waiting to share with you all this hymn for a long time. I feel now is the time to explore more challenging left hand, moving away from the safe and comfort zone for notes that are around the five fingers.
This well known hymn tells of all creations of heaven and earth sing praises to the almighty Lord God who rules over all. I do hope that everyone will enjoy learning this hymn and give praises to our heavenly Lord.
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee; Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty! God over all who rules eternity.
Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore Thee, Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee, Who wert, and art, and evermore shalt be.
Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide Thee, Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see; Only Thou art holy; there is none beside Thee, Perfect in power, in love, and purity.
427. We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations 有一故事傳給萬邦
Can you remember any stories you have heard from your parents or grandparents? May be bed-time stories? Surely all of us must have, a few or many. Some of these stories may be funny, amazing or at times, scary. As the children of God, we all have the mission to tell to all nations about our Lord Jesus, who came to this world with love and light. The verses of this hymn tell of how He can help and transform us. The chorus is like believers marching from darkness to light, leading to where our Lord Jesus has prepared for all – the heavenly kingdom.
We’ve a story to tell to the nations, That shall turn their hearts to the right, A story of truth and sweetness, A story of peace and light, A story of peace and light. For the darkness shall turn to dawning, And the dawning to noonday bright, And Christ’s great kingdom shall come on earth, The kingdom of love and light.
We’ve a song to be sung to the nations, That shall lift their hearts to the Lord; A song that shall conquer evil And shatter the spear and sword, And shatter the spear and sword. For the darkness shall turn to dawning, And the dawning to noonday bright, And Christ’s great kingdom shall come on earth, The kingdom of love and light.
We’ve a message to give to the nations, That the Lord Who reigneth above, Hath sent us His Son to save us, And show us that God is love, And show us that God is love. For the darkness shall turn to dawning, And the dawning to noonday bright, And Christ’s great kingdom shall come on earth, The kingdom of love and light.
We’ve a Saviour to show to the nations, Who the path of sorrow has trod, That all of the world’s great people Might come to the truth of God, Might come to the truth of God. For the darkness shall turn to dawning, And the dawning to noonday bright, And Christ’s great kingdom shall come on earth, The kingdom of love and light.
Hymn 228 Keepers of the Word Are Blessed, also know as “All for Jesus”. This hymn has 4 lines. The two lines of the verse are the same, and the two lines of the chorus are also the same.
First, let us look at the harmonies of the first line. Bars 1,2 and 4 are chord I, Bar 3 is chord V.
Bar 1 and bar 2 > chord I, a bass note and chords, one minim and one crotchet.
Bar 3 > chord V, same pattern, a bass and 2 chords.
Bar 4 > same as the 1st 3 bars, a bass and 2 chords. This can go for line 2 as well.
Last session, we shared the idea of bringing the right-hand melody down an octave, and splitting the left hand playing a bass note follows by crossing over the right-hand, playing the 2 chords above the melody, like this
You can practice both ways, the normal, or the cross-hand.
This works either way, it is up to you what you would like to do, I am just giving you some ideas.
Now the chorus. Chords for this line are chord IV, chord I, chord V and chord I again. We will use arpeggios for this line.
Bar 9 > notice the melody has a dotted crotchet follows by 5 quavers, we could do 8 quavers, or less, may be a mixture of quavers or crotchets? In the example, we will use 2 quavers and a minim.
Bar 10 > melody has 2 minims, we will use 4 quavers tied over a crotchet, and finishes with another crotchet.
* You can see from bar 9 and bar 10, I am filling up the longer space, the dotted crotchet and minims, with some movement on the left-hand, remember the idea of movement is important!
Bar 11 > we can do the same as bar 9.
Bar 12 > we can play ascending arpeggios like bars 9, 10 and 11. However, it may be more interesting if we reverse and play a descending passage. This needs a bit of calculation and working out so that the descending passage finishes on a Bb at the beginning of the next bar, a mixture of arpeggio and scale.
The fourth line, harmonies are the same as the previous line, line 3. To have a stronger ending to conclude this hymn, we will use the bass note and chords idea that we have been using previously.
Bar 13 > chord IV, a bass note and 2 chords.
Bar 14 > chord I, a bass note and 2 chords.
Bar 15 > chord V, a bass note and 2 chords.
Bar 16 > chord I, we can do a reverse, a chord first, then a bass note.
So, take the 2 lines from the chorus, you may want to have a gentle start using arpeggios for the first line. Follows by a stronger ending using bass note and chords.
We can also do this
Play the bass note and chords for the 1st line, and arpeggios for the following line. It works equally well if we do the opposite. Beginning strong, rounding off with a softer ending. Of course, we then need to adjust the ending of these 2 lines to fit in correctly.
* Remember, these tutorial videos are providing ideas and suggestions for you to explore, there is really no right or wrong, you just have to try them out yourself.
To summarise, line 1 and 2, right-hand plays the melody an octave lower. We will do cross over left-hand accompaniment. Move right-hand melody back to normal for chorus, line 3 with arpeggio patterns. Line 4 will use the previous style of a bass note and chords.
Below are version A and version B which you can switch round to suit the need.
Have you been to a beautiful garden before? There you will find peace and quiet with wonderful calm surrounding. This hymn tells of our Lord Jesus who is waiting in this beautiful garden. Gate opens and awaits our arrival where we can walk and talk with our Lord Jesus, telling Him all our burden and sorrow. He will listen tenderly and answer our prayers and requests. Why don’t we all go to that beautiful garden!
There’s a garden where Jesus is waiting, There’s a place that is wondrously fair; For it glows with the light of His presence, ’Tis the beautiful garden of prayer. O the beautiful garden, the garden of prayer, O the beautiful garden of prayer; There my Saviour awaits, and He opens the gates To the beautiful garden of prayer.
There’s a garden where Jesus is waiting, And I go with my burden and care, Just to learn from His lips words of comfort, In the beautiful garden of prayer. O the beautiful garden, the garden of prayer, O the beautiful garden of prayer; There my Saviour awaits, and He opens the gates To the beautiful garden of prayer.
There’s a garden where Jesus is waiting, And He bids you to come meet Him there, Just to walk and to talk with my Saviour, In the beautiful garden of prayer. O the beautiful garden, the garden of prayer, O the beautiful garden of prayer; There my Saviour awaits, and He opens the gates To the beautiful garden of prayer.
Hosanna Praise 