I’ve got everything from easy listening to golden oldies and
more. I’ve been enjoying Mel Torme (you’re probably too young to remember him),
old Blue Eyes, Patsy Cline, John Denver and others.
Tonight, something made me put on Disc 2 of a collection of
50 Hymns. Most have the lyrics with them and just a few are instrumental.
Tonight’s collection reminded me how much I love some of my old favorites. I’ve
especially enjoyed Were You There When They Crucified My Lord, How Great Thou
Art, Amazing Grace, Oh God Our Help in Ages Past, Abide with Me and others.
I am so happy that Silkie, my 3-year-old rescue cat, does
not mind me singing aloud at the computer tonight. In fact, it seems to have
put her into a deep and peaceful sleep. I couldn’t even coax her into the
living room for her beloved brushing-session.
When the disc ended, I just replayed again because it
soothed me so much tonight. I think we sometimes think of hymns as having a
place only when we are at services. But this isn’t the first time I’ve enjoyed
the peace and love they pour into my heart and soul while I am at home. Many
times, an old favorite will pop into my mind and I’ll enjoy replaying it, in my
mind, throughout the day.
It’s a joyful way to help me stay focused on our real
purpose here on earth - to do his will, stay on the right path as much as we
can, and keep our eyes on eternal salvation. It’s not the moment that I need to
be into, it is the reward at the end of the road that I need to keep in mind as
often as possible.
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