Welcome back to "10 Hymns Every Christian Should Know", a series hosted by Grand Parkway Baptist Church's Worship Pastor, Clyde Copeland, and special guest, Stephen Hasty. In this episode, we delve into the ancient hymn "Be Thou My Vision", which originated in Ireland in the 8th century, making it one of the oldest hymns still sung in the Christian church today.

We discuss how this hymn shapes our theology and belief, and we highlight key lines that resonate with us personally. We explore how to sing lines like "Naught be all else to me save that Thou art" with integrity, acknowledging our human frailty while striving to make God our "all in all".

We also tackle the challenge of seeking man's praise versus God's glory, specifically looking at the line "Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise". We are reminded that all we do in a worship service is for an "audience of one"—God himself—and that the ultimate goal is to declare God's truth and bring glory to His name.

This powerful hymn is not just a song; it's a confession that shapes us as we sing it, constantly redirecting our hearts and lives back to God and what He has done for us.

The 5:19 Worship Podcast is a ministry of Grand Parkway Baptist Church