But even though hymn writing in his day was a popular endeavor and in many cases a profitable one, William Kirkpatrick never lost sight of the purpose of the hymns he was writing. While leading a camp meeting one day, he listened to the soloist that was hired to sing for the event. Kirkpatrick feared that the young man didn't know Christ, and began to earnestly for the soloist, that God would somehow reach him. The next time you sing this hymn, or any hymn, don't worry about how beautiful your voice sounds or how perfect your pitch is. Instead, let the words enter deep into your heart and then no matter how you sound, you'll be amazed at how the hymn can touch your soul.
God has heard the cry of your soul and broken your chains. Come and taste the love of the lord and you will be filled. Open wide Thine arms of love, Lord I'm coming home. The paths of sin too long I've trod, Lord I'm coming home.
CRC Music - Come Home Lyrics
That night, at the atlar call, he got up, went to the front of the tent, and accepted Jesus. Every blessing of heaven and earth will come to those who wait. God will heal the pain of your heart and gladden your soul.
Open wide Thine arms of love, Lord, I’m coming home. Open wide Thine arms of love, Lord, I'm coming home. And as I went through the song I noticed there are so many out there today who needs to come home.
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🔔 We strive to find the best and most enjoyable music for you guys! We hope to make your days more beautiful with the music we share ! Even though he lived over 100 years ago, many of the hymns of William Kirkpatrick are still favorites today and will probably still be favorites 100 years from now. Hymns like He Hideth My Soul, Jesus Saves, and Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus are just a few of the amazing hymns that are not just beautiful, but also chock full of the power of God's word. I’ve been singing this to my daughter when I rock her to sleep.
One evening as he was praying the words to this hymn came to his head. He jotted them down and that same night handed the lyrics and the tune to the soloist. As the soloist sang, he was visibly moved and decided to stay for the sermon.
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