10 Hymns Every Christian Should Know | Come Thou Fount

Welcome to the third episode of "10 Hymns Every Christian Should Know" , a series hosted by Clyde Copeland and Lindsay Fralick from Grand Parkway Baptist Church.

In this episode, we explore the history and powerful message of "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" , written by Robert Robinson in the 1700s. Robinson was converted after hearing the open-air preaching of George Whitfield and later went into the ministry. We discuss how the phrase "tune my heart to sing Thy praise" acts as a call to worship for everyone, regardless of their state when they arrive at church.

We also break down the line, "Here I raise mine Ebenezer". An Ebenezer is a reference to 1 Samuel 7:12, where Samuel raised a stone to signify God's help. For Christians today, an Ebenezer represents a moment where their faith meets their experience, providing a personal reminder of God's faithfulness.

Finally, we reflect on the deeply relatable line, "Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, prone to leave the God I love". This phrase acknowledges our human struggles with doubt and unbelief, while reinforcing that our confidence is in God's faithfulness to complete the work He started in us.

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