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TSMSS ~ In the Garden


It's Then Sings My Soul Saturday when I link up with Amy of Signs, Miracles and Wonders.

This morning the song that kept popping into my head was "In the Garden". It's an old hymn that was written by Austin Miles in 1912. Although he was a pharmacist, his hobby was photography. While he developed photos in his dark room, he spent time quietly with the Lord reading Scripture. One day as he was reading John 20, this scene came into his mind and he wrote the words and music to "In the Garden".

I learned this information from a book called "Then Sings My Soul" by Robert J. Morgan. It was a gift from my realtor's assistant Judy.

Talk about the names of God. This was another example of God as El Roi and also as El Shadday. In the midst of a very difficult time and circumstances, God blessed me with another believer who came alongside of me. Thank you Judy!

I love the sound of Alan Jackson's voice.

Happy TSMSS!

Blessings and love,

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  1. I haven't heard that song in a long time! Thanks for sharing!

    http://ipreachlikeagirl.blogspot.com/2010/03/then-sings-my-soul_20.html

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  2. That's like a chapter out of my past Debbie. I loved that song as I grew up. Then later, my husband's mother and grandmother would sing it all the time.
    I love "and He walks with me, and He talks with me, and He tells me I am His own!"...

    That's what we need to know everyday.

    Is your email up and running again!

    Hope you have a GOOD weekend!

    Love you,

    Sonja

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  3. Oh Debbie, that song one my very favorite hymm of all time. It was the one I requested at my precious father's funeral, 11 months ago. I have been thinkng of him all morning long and here I open up your blog, truly beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

    I am a new follower and I am so pleased that I dropped in.

    Nancy's Note

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  4. Happy Saturday my friend, I am always so blessed by your posts-than you for sharing. I don't know this song so will have to check it out but after looking at Sonja's comment I think I do know this song. Love Alan Jackson's music as well.
    Have a blessed Saturday dear one.
    Hugs, Noreen

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  5. A beautiful song that I haven't heard in awhile. I have that same book, Debbie, and thoroughly enjoyed reading through it and singing the songs. Thanks for sharing this morning!

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  6. Love this song. Never heard it sung by Alan Jackson, but it sounds wonderful. Have a blessed weekend.

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  7. Beautiful song & video!
    Always praying,
    Mary

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  8. Love this beautiful hymn...two of my sons used to sing this acapella with two of their friends...their mama would cry like a baby....

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  9. You have a great soul and a big heart Debbie. Big hug especially for you my dear friend, Philip. Because you love art, have a look here NIKOLAIDES

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  10. Wow - thank you so much for the background information on the song; didn't know that.

    I have to agree with you Debbie: Alan Jackson has an amazing voice.

    Thank you so much for sharing this song with us.

    Love & peace,
    Iris

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  11. Debbie,

    My son surprised me and began singing this song with me and Alan...I can't tell you how touched I was that he knew this older hymn! It was quite the moment for us both.

    Thank you for sharing this song today and thank you, Debbie, for your encouragement and prayers. I really need them as my husband has decided to continue in his sin and my son and I are really struggling.

    Big hugs to you.

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  12. How beautiful...thanks for posting this song...it put a smile on my face :)

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  13. Friend, I need a big dose of you. We both need to jump out and do something, just because.

    I know you are busy sweet friend, but I also know your contagious joy! I invite you to come and get a bit joyful with me. There has been a serious lack of enjoying life in our home over the past few years. I'm busting out, and wanting you to join me, share your ideas, help me start something for others to join in.

    Learnin' Livin' Lovin' life,
    Sara

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  14. I always love hearing the stories behind the writing of the old songs and this one is an old favorite. Thanks for posting it; I enjoyed hearing it again.

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  15. good reminder - love those hymns and this one is appropriate for the coming Holy Week. However, your family and mine used to sing it and He valks vith me and He talks vith me:-)

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  16. I love this song. It was one of my mom's favorites. Thanks for reminding me. These beautiful old songs help center me.

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  17. Friend,
    So I tried the email you left, it came back to me :( So I thought I would stop by here and share. You make me smile sweet one. We ALL need more joy in our lives. Sorry I cannot come the AZ bloggers tea, but I would love to get together with you and do something joyful. Have you gone hiking in the desert? Or how about the boys and I sneak you away for a zoo trip (my treat)? Let me know sweet one.

    JOY JOY JOY,
    Sara

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  18. I love the way Alan sings those hymns, and the video was so pretty. Love you ~

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  19. Hi Debbie,

    I don't know if you know Sherry from Country Wings (in Mesa), but she's hosting an AZ Blogger luncheon next Saturday the 27th. I'm thinking about going and, if I do, I'd gladly leave early enough to grab you too if you'd like to go.

    Here's the particulars:

    http://countrywingsinphoenix.blogspot.com/2010/03/just-swinging-by-today.html

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  20. Kathleen- I'm so glad you're going. I cannot make it next Saturday. :( But I know Sherry and she's so nice. Marty of A Stroll thru Life is going and she lives in Surprise. Next AZ get together ...I'm going.

    No email yet...

    Love you,
    Debbie

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  21. Dear Debbie,
    YOU are blessing me with sharing these songs of comfort.
    I first heard "He walks with me." in the early 60ies. The lyrics were so simple I could understand it,and the song so soothing and reassuring already then. I found myself sitting singing along in the kitchen as YouTube played.

    Some sunny day, my dear, you will see how many people have been blessed through your sharing, while undergoing these trials.

    I pray and know for certain; he will still be walking with us.
    From Felisol

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  22. Hi Debbie! That is a beautiful song. Thank you for sharing. I've never heard it before.

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  23. Garden is a word that catches my attention right now. I am currently planning our Women's Ministry and Children's Ministry Leaders' Retreat and the name of it is God's Garden.

    Thanks for sharing!

    xoxo

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  24. Blessings Debbie... Perfect song for the season and being the first day of spring! I loved his voice! I don't think I know Alan Jackson (shame)but
    thanks for sharing him and the background of this hymn. A beautiful choice of video! Thanks and I hope your week is as wonderful as you!

    Thanks for your visit to TSMSS, you can see I'm a little late.
    (((hugs)))
    Peggy

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  25. Great songs! so much truth. thank you!

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