Tennessee Ernie Ford was one of my favorites growing up
Here is a video playlist of hymns - take a break and enjoy...

Beautiful JimH,

Thanks so much!

Text: Augustus M. Toplady, 1740-1778
Music: Thomas Hastings, 1784-1872
Tune: TOPLADY, Meter: 77.77.77

1. Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
let me hide myself in thee;
let the water and the blood,
from thy wounded side which flowed,
be of sin the double cure;
save from wrath and make me pure.

2. Not the labors of my hands
can fulfill thy law's commands;
could my zeal no respite know,
could my tears forever flow,
all for sin could not atone;
thou must save, and thou alone.

3. Nothing in my hand I bring,
simply to the cross I cling;
naked, come to thee for dress;
helpless, look to thee for grace;
foul, I to the fountain fly;
wash me, Savior, or I die.

4. While I draw this fleeting breath,
when mine eyes shall close in death,
when I soar to worlds unknown,
see thee on thy judgment throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
let me hide myself in thee.

Blessings!

That really brings back some great memories JimH. There were several variety shows that always had a sacred number or hymn at some point in the show every week. It was appreciated and enjoyed. Now no one would ever consider doing a hymn on a regular tv show. How things have changed and in such a very short time too. I have some albums, the old 33 1/3 model, of Tennessee Ernie Ford's hymns. Love them and listen to them still.

Between TN Ernie Ford & the Gaither Gospel Singers singing this great hymn...and others, does indeed bring back great memories. So therefore--T/Sue, I totally agree with ya' there, sis!!!

Btw, Andy Griffith too, sings these beautiful hymns of old on his CD too...as well as on his old TV sitcom--The Andy Griffith Show too. He infact, sang "Little Brown Church" on the front porch of his character Sheriff Andy Taylor's home.

Maranatha!
Tammy