Hymn Of The Month Memorization Project
"Knowing the truth about God and who we are in Him is central to our lives as believers. Songs remain in the mind in a way sermons do not, so songwriters have an important role and a huge responsibility". -Stuart Townend
It is because of this idea, put easily and succinctly by a great modern songwriter, that we decided to begin a six-month journey of memorizing songs that will help encourage and strengthen us as they impart truth and wisdom founded on God’s word. The six songs we have chosen each focus on a different idea, whether it be God’s faithfulness or the incarnation of Jesus, so as to give us a well rounded understanding of God and His character. We will focus on a different song each month, with the goal of knowing each by heart at the end of their month so that we are able to sing them without having the words on the screen. At the end of the six months, we will have a service that will contain all of these six songs and the goal will be to not have any words projected on the screens.
This project will not be a success, however, if we merely can sing the songs from memory. It will only be a success if the words penetrate our souls, changing the way we think about God and the way we think about those around us. It will be a success if these songs are in our hearts and on our lips as we are at work, at home, at school, and at play. When we are happy, when we are sad, when we are surrounded by friends or when we are all alone, these songs will be with us and remind us that our God is with us.
We have created some materials to help you get started if you do not already know these songs. We have the lyrics, along with a little background of the song and a scripture reference that ties in with the song available on the website. We also have original recordings available for free download of each song to help you learn the melody. So, please join us on this journey as we seek to put the truth of God’s word in our hearts and on our lips and continue to sing out the cry of the redeemed.