New Recording Listen and download a recording of this song from Bandcamp: “And the apostles said to the Lord, ‘Increase our faith.’” (Luke 17:5). Abiding Faith A prayer that God would create in us a true and an abiding faith that will anchor us firmly in Christ and remain steadfast through all trials and troubles ..read more

Then said the Interpreter again to the damsel that waited upon these women, “Go into the vestry, and fetch out garments for these people.” So she went, and fetched out white raiment, and laid it down before him; so he commanded them to put it on. It was fine linen, white and clean. When the ..read more

When they were returned out of the garden from the bath, the Interpreter took them, and looked upon them, and said unto them, “Fair as the moon.” Then He called for the seal wherewith they used to be sealed that were washed in His bath. So the seal was brought, and He set his mark ..read more

In the morning they arose with the sun, and prepared themselves for their departure; but the Interpreter would have them tarry awhile, “For,” said He, “you must orderly go from hence.” Then said He to the damsel that at first opened unto them, “Take them, and have them into the garden to the bath; and there ..read more

New Recording Listen and download a recording of this song from Bandcamp: “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart” (Hebrews 4:12 ..read more

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,And lean not on your own understanding;In all your ways acknowledge Him,And He shall direct your paths.Do not be wise in your own eyes;Fear the Lord and depart from evil.It will be health to your flesh,And strength to your bones.(Proverbs 3:5–8) Listen and download a recording of this ..read more

Interpreter:  So he addressed himself to Mercy, and said unto her, “And what moved you to come here, sweetheart?” Then Mercy blushed and trembled; and for awhile continued silent. Interpreter: Then said he, “Be not afraid; only believe, and speak your mind.” Mercy: So she began, and said, “Truly, sir, it is my want of experience that ..read more

In John Bunyan’s allegory, The Pilgrim’s Progress, Christian and his companion, Faithful, must travel through the town of Vanity on their Way to the Celestial City. The town represents the conceit and craftiness of the world in its opposition against God as it dresses up sin to appear desirable and appealing. The merchants at Vanity Fair cry out in an attempt to entice the pilgrims to set their affections on the things of the world. But Christian and Faithful have found something more valuable and more precious than anything this world can offer. When they are asked what they would buy ..read more

When the song and music were ended, the Interpreter asked Christiana what it was that at first did move her to commit herself to a pilgrim’s life? Christiana answered, “First the loss of my husband came into my mind, at which I was heartily grieved; but all that was but natural affection. Then, after that, came the troubles and pilgrimage of my husband into my mind; and also how like a churl I had carried it to him as to that. So guilt took hold of my mind, and would have drawn me into the pond; but that opportunely I had a dream of the wellbeing of my husband, and a letter sent me by the Ki ..read more

New Recording Listen and download a recording of this song from Bandcamp: How Dear and Treasured Is the Church “If I delay, [I write so that] you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth” (1 Timothy 3:15). How dear and treasured is the church, With voices joined in praise and prayers, For God has made us one in Christ,  To share our sorrows, joys and cares.  Entrusted with the truth of God, Called out to make the gospel known, We boldly as His church proclaim: There’s grace and hope in Christ ..read more