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My Gracious Redeemer

Posted on April 23, 2023April 23, 2023 by Jo

Gracie recorded this, one of her favorite hymns on Saturday, April 22 — her 96th birthday! Let that sink in for a moment. The hymn is My Jesus, I Love Thee.

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It was a full day of birthday festivities with family and a few friends at the house. My niece, who lives in Austin came up so that her 16-month-old son could hang with his great-grandma for a few days. Here are three photos from the day…

“96 Years of Being Awesome”
Settling into her role as “TRIPLE G”. GREAT GRANDMA GRACE!
the paparazzi

Lyrics:

1 My Jesus, I love thee, I know thou art mine;
for thee all the follies of sin I resign;
my gracious Redeemer, my Savior art thou;
if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.

2 I love thee because thou hast first loved me
and purchased my pardon on Calvary’s tree;
I love thee for wearing the thorns on thy brow;
if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.

3 I’ll love thee in life, I will love thee in death,
and praise thee as long as thou lendest me breath,
and say when the deathdew lies cold on my brow:
If ever I loved thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.

4 In mansions of glory and endless delight,
I’ll ever adore thee in heaven so bright;
I’ll sing with the glittering crown on my brow:
If ever I loved thee, my Jesus, ’tis now. 

5 thoughts on “My Gracious Redeemer”

  1. Bettie Rose says:
    April 23, 2023 at 8:08 am

    The BEST of the BEST celebration for Grace’s 96th birthday. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Rebekah and Ed Smith says:
    April 23, 2023 at 8:10 am

    Blessings upon Blessings and even more Blessings upon Grace and her life and her faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! ???❤️??
    1 Thessalonians 5:23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
    1 Thessalonians 5:24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.

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  3. Joy A. Dykes says:
    April 23, 2023 at 11:27 am

    Happy Birthday, Gracie ?
    Thank u so tenderly for sharing
    Your piano ministry.
    It blesses my heart & restores
    Joy to my soul.

    Reply
  4. Patricia M. Wood says:
    April 23, 2023 at 1:29 pm

    ……And a big thank you to you Gracie for sharing the gift of music on your big day. It was enjoyable seeing the photos of funtivities on your birthday #96. God Bless you always, Patricia M. wood

    Reply
  5. Jan Holt says:
    April 23, 2023 at 8:13 pm

    Beautiful hymn from a beautiful lady. GGG looks good on her. Glad Cohen could spend time with her on her birthday!!

    Reply

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