Sunday 24 November 2013

Hymn and Scripture Challenge #20 - I Need Thee Every Hour

Happy Sunday to you all, my friends!

I'm here with my latest Hymn and Scripture Challenge page. The new one starts today but I saved this one to share with you on this beautiful Sunday morning!

It's another very beautiful and meaningful hymn today. Here are the words:


I need thee every hour, most gracious Lord;
no tender voice like thine can peace afford.
Refrain:
I need thee, O I need thee,
every hour I need thee!
O bless me now, my Savior--
I come to thee!

I need thee every hour; stay thou near by; 
temptations lose their power when thou art nigh[Refrain]
 I need thee every hour; teach me thy will,
and thy rich promises in me fulfill. [Refrain]

I need thee every hour, Most Holy One;
O make me thine indeed, thou blessed Son. [Refrain]


I know that I need my Lord every hour of every day! As one who lives with almost constant pain...I could not make it through the day without His strength. I could not enjoy the day without His JOY! The Scripture verse I used is found in Psalm 86: 3-4. It says:

Have mercy on me, O Lord,
for I call to you all day long.
Bring joy to your servant,
for to you, O Lord, 
I lift up my soul.


No matter what we struggle with in life...physical pain, emotional pain, loss, trying circumstances...we all need God! He is always there for us, waiting to shower us with blessings!

My page is very simple. I printed out the music sheet but I had to cut it down so it would fit on my 8 1/2" page. Black and pink is one of my favorite colour combinations, so I matted everything in pink and then layered it on a black base. I've had this stamp & punch set for quite some time but I think this is the first time I've used it. Well, I stamped and punched! lol I used some of the extra strips cut off the music sheet for the leaves. I added the pretty pearl butterflies and some extra black bling...and there you have it!

I pray you all have a Sunday full of Joyful Blessings! :o)



Materials Used:
Papers: Recollections - Cardstock;
Stamp: Stampin' Up - Mixed Bunch;
Ink: Momento - Tuxedo Black, Distress Ink: Vintage Photo;
Punches: Stampin' Up - Blossom Punch, Blossom Petals,
Fiskars - 1" Circle;
Dies: Sizzix Framelits - Label, Ornate #3;
Butterflies: Prima - Say it in Pearls;
Other Bling: My Stash.

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Linking Up To:


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This is fabulous! I hope you can take the time to listen:





12 comments:

The Moonlit Stitch said...

Hi Nancy! I love the pink & black together and the design on the flowers and sheet music leaves. Thanks for sharing the video - absolutely amazing this young man has such a beautiful voice. Blessings on your day ~*~Lisa

Kelly said...

This design is one of my favorites!! I love the simplicity but the color is elegant. Love the layout and the pearls that are all lined up like a butterfly. Love the bottom with your beautiful writing and flowers. My favorite, and the hymn is beautiful as well. Loved the video, so nice when someone talented sings it!
Hugs Kelly

Pop's Cards said...

Good Morning sweetie, this is really gorgeous :0) big hugs love Pops x x x

alexandra s.m. said...

beautiful my Friend!

Anonymous said...

This is a beautiful page. I do know this hymn :D and am delighted to see what you have done for the challenge. Simply adore those cute pearl butterflies! I like the flowers you have made at the bottom.

Pink and black....getting to like this color combination more and more.

Love you my friend - Leslie

Anonymous said...

This is a beautiful page. I do know this hymn :D and am delighted to see what you have done for the challenge. Simply adore those cute pearl butterflies! I like the flowers you have made at the bottom.

Pink and black....getting to like this color combination more and more.

Love you my friend - Leslie

Anonymous said...

Sorry :/ Didn't know I clicked the "Publish" button twice

Tracy said...

You know I think this may be my all time favorite hymn. I do so need Him every hour and thankfully He is always there. The pink, black, and white is striking and your stamped blooms are so lovely. Hugs!

gracescraps@gmail.com said...

The words of this beautiful hymn are so true and have so much meaning. You have showcased it so beautifully on this gorgeous page!! Thanks for your thought provoking words as well!! ~ Blessings, Tracey

Garden of Grace

Cynthia said...

This is beautiful, Nancy. Such a true and faithful hymn. Off to check out this challenge blog!

Jonia said...

Ok now you are getting too far ahead of me. Beautiful work.

Susan M said...

So lovely Nancy ! The colours are beautiful and the blossom punch and stamps are perfect with their music leaves! Really enjoyed the video a wonderful version of the hymn. I have another 3 pages done and will upload them soon ,determined to catch up before the end of the year!

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