Category Archives: From the WEL

Reflections on religious readings.

Haunting Hymn

Posted on February 20, 2011 by TommiaW

If ever there was a hymn to send a chill down the spine, it would be “Chief of Sinners Though I Be”   – http://www.ccel.org/a/anonymous/luth_hymnal/tlh342.htm written by William McComb and based on Richard Redhead’s tune of Gethsemane in 1853. The simple 6-line, 7-beat piece … Continue reading →

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One of Luther’s first hymns

Posted on February 10, 2011 by TommiaW

In keeping with the Roman Holiday theme, I decided to go through the collection of hymns that have a basis or starting point in/from the Book of Romans. Romans 3:28 says “For we maintain that a man is justified by … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Feet, Mighty Word

Posted on February 6, 2011 by TommiaW

One of the challenges of a varying work schedule is not always being able to attend things the way one wants to. Today was the first time this year I was able to enjoy the wonderful hymns, a powerful sermon … Continue reading →

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By Faith Alone

Posted on February 3, 2011 by TommiaW

As was mentioned at the beginning of this task, the postings will rotate between different topics. Today’s ‘sip From the WEL’ was inspired by Romans 1:17 – For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as … Continue reading →

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Favorite Psalm

Posted on January 31, 2011 by TommiaW

I cannot recall when I was introduced to this psalm from a picture-book bible, but it was and still is one of my favorites. Granted, it took a few years to learn the meaning behind the short song -something to do … Continue reading →

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