Sunday, August 23, 2009

A Hymn for Sunday

I Am Resolved

Words by: Palmer Hartsough, 1844-1932
Music by: James H. Fillmore, 1849-1936


I am resolved no longer to linger,
Charmed by the world's delight;

Things that are higher, things that are nobler-

These have allured my sight.

I will hasten to Him,
Hasten so glad and free,

Jesus, greatest, highest,

I will come to Thee.


I am resolved to go to the Savior,
Leaving my sin and strife;

He is the true One, He is the just One-

He hath the words of life.


I will hasten to Him,

Hasten so glad and free,
Jesus, greatest, highest,
I will come to Thee.


I am resolved to follow the Savior,
Faithful and true each day;
Heed what He sayeth, do what He willeth-
He is the living way.


I will hasten to Him,
Hasten so glad and free,
Jesus, greatest, highest,

I will come to Thee.


I am resolved to enter the kingdom,
Leaving the paths of sin;
Friends may oppose me, foes may best me,
Still will I enter in.

I will hasten to Him,
Hasten so glad and free,
Jesus, greatest, highest,
I will come to Thee.

5 comments:

Rose said...

Good Morning~you post such lovely hymns with photo's of God's most beautiful creation to go along with it. I agree that with the help of the Holy Spirit we need to put God first in our lives~we need to be resolved in our convictions. I would never want to be lukewarm in my resolution to follow Jesus. God bless, Rose

Ellen said...

Beautiful words. Glad to meet you (am stopping by from Sarahs blog) The flowers are just wonderful...I have never seen one in the burgundy color.

Ashley said...

Thank you for that reminder, Rose. May we keep putting the Lord first in our lives and letting Him lead us down the path.
~Ashley


Welcome to my blog, Ellen! Thank you for your comment!!! The sunflower in the burgundy color is a different variety; I love rust reds and this one was neat to see! Our Lord created such diversity and variety. Yet another testament to His creativity and thoughtfulness in creation!
~Ashley

Sarah said...

The photos that accompanied this hymn were wonderful, Ashley! And seemed to fit the words well. This hymn is very convicting! May that be the cry of our hearts as well . . . leaving behind what this world has to offer and pressing on towards growing in Christ.

Ashley said...

Thank you for your comment, Sarah! It is very much appreciated!
~Ashley