Sandwich Tern Singing(calling) By Mike Bader
I managed to get three new Birds in Hymn hymns published. Hope you enjoy them.
God Will Take Care of You by Civilla D Martin
His Eye is On the Sparrow also by Civilla D Martin
Our Festive Song by Fanny Crosby
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Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good. So the evening and the morning were the sixth day. (Gen 1:31 NKJV)
Words: Cecil F. Alexander, Hymns for Little Children, 1848. Alexander is thought to have written these lyrics at Markree Castle, near Sligo, Ireland.
Music: Royal Oak, 17th Century English melody; arranged by Martin F. Shaw, 1915 Alternate tunes:
All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful,
The Lord God made them all.
Each little flow’r that opens,
Each little bird that sings,
He made their glowing colors,
He made their tiny wings.
All things bright and beautiful,
Long-tailed Hermit in Costa Ricaby Wildstock Photos
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful,
The Lord God made them all.
The purple-headed mountain,
The river running by,
The sunset, and the morning
That brightens up the sky.
All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful,
The Lord God made them all.
The cold wind in the winter,
The pleasant summer sun,
The ripe fruits in the garden,
He made them ev’ry one:
All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful,
The Lord God made them all.
The tall trees in the greenwood,
The meadows where we play,
The rushes by the water
We gather ev’ry day:
All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful,
The Lord God made them all.
He gave us eyes to see them,
And lips that we might tell
How great is God Almighty,
Who has made all things well
All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful,
The Lord God made them all.
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(Updated 4/29/09)
All things bright and beautiful, really? by Ken Ham
Just released another Birds in Hymns page. “Blessed Are They That Believe,” by Fanny J. Crosby and written by W. Howard Doane.
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In the Birds in Hymns pages, I have added some more Hymns, Writers, and Musicians.
Check out:
Paradise Kingfisher by Birdway
This is a work in Progress.
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Birds in Hymns – Awake, Glad Soul by John S. B. Monsell
Based on I Corinthians 15:20
But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. (NKJV)
Words: John S. B. Monsell, 1857. Music: St. Stephen, William Jones, 1789 Alternate tunes: Awake, Glad Soul
Awake, glad soul! awake! awake!
Thy Lord has risen long;
Go to His grave, and with thee take
Both tuneful heart and song.
Bok Sanctuary Flower by Dan
Where life is waking all around,
Where love’s sweet voices sing,
The first bright blossom may be found
Of an eternal spring.
The shade and gloom of life are fled
This resurrection day;
Henceforth in Christ are no more dead,
The grave hath no more prey.
In Christ we live, in Christ we sleep,
In Christ we wake and rise,
And the sad tears death makes us weep,
He wipes from all our eyes.
Eurasian Collard Dove by Reinier Munguia
And every bird and every tree,
And every opening flower,
Proclaim His glorious victory,
His resurrection power.
The folds are glad, the fields rejoice,
With vernal verdure spread,
The little hills lift up their voice
And shout that death is dead.
Then wake, glad heart! awake! awake
And seek Thy risen Lord;
Joy in His resurrection take,
And comfort in His Word.
And let thy life, through all its ways,
One long thanksgiving be:
Its theme of joy, its song of praise—
Christ died, and rose for me.
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Sparrows are mentioned in at least seven verses in the Bible, but because of other applications associated with them, this is only Part I.
I am amazed at the articles that mention Sparrows as “Trash birds” or brushed off in articles about birds. Some examples:
“..he refers to common birds of no interest to him as ‘trash birds.’ With the possible exception of pigeons and House (English) Sparrows, there is no such thing as a trash bird” The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Birdwatching, p. 25.
“…until the problem species disperse.”
They can distract you from the less common birds, resulting in lost viewing opportunities – those other birds slip away while you’re trying to determine whether that brownish bird is “just” a song sparrow or something more exciting.
“…blackbirds, cowbirds, grackles, and house sparrows. If you’re inundated by these less desirable birds, you may want stop offering corn.”
Anyone for a Sparrow Snack?
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Can you believe this? A Sparrow Snack?
“The large North American (House Sparrow) population is descended from birds deliberately imported from Britain in the late 19th century. They were introduced independently in a number of American cities in the years between 1850 and 1875 as a means of pest control. The mistake was realized after they were well established and by 1883 they were already considered pests and their introduction a disaster.
While declining somewhat in their adopted homeland, House Sparrows are one of the most abundant birds in North America, with a population estimated at approximately 150 million. …In the United States and Canada, the House Sparrow is one of only three birds (the other two being the European Starling and the Rock Pigeon) not protected by law. As an invasive non-indigenous species, it is legal to kill House Sparrows and destroy their eggs at any time in most places in the United States. These three introduced species are now each more widespread and common on the continent than are any other birds.” (Wikipedia)
The sparrow is just trying to live and take care of it’s family.
Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. (Mat 10:29-31)
“Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins? And not one of them is forgotten before God. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. (Luk 12:6-7)
“The next time that you see a sparrow, remember God is interested in that sparrow. An eloquent preacher said one time that there is never a sparrow dies but that God goes to its funeral. I am not that eloquent, so I don’t usually talk like that, but it impressed me—not a sparrow dies, but that God goes to its funeral.
God is interested in you. The next time you see a sparrow, remember God cares about you so much more than about that sparrow.
“Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.” (Birds of the Bible Study, Dr Joe Temple)
Hymns:
He the pearly gates will open
Like a sparrow hunted, frightened,
American Tree Sparrow
Weak and helpless— such was I;
Wounded, fallen, yet He healed me—
He will heed the sinner’s cry.
Refrain:
He the pearly gates will open,
So that I may enter in;
For He purchased my redemption
And forgave me all my sin.
His eye is on the sparrow
Why should I feel discouraged?
Why should the shadows come?
Why should my heart feel lonely?
And long for heaven and home
When Jesus is my portion
A constant friend is He
His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He watches over me
His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me
I sing because I’m happy
Three Sparrows
I sing because I’m free
His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He watches me
His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He watches me
Interesting articles:
Wikipedia – His Eye is on the Sparrow
A Lighthouse-The Sparrow
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