Tag Archives: songs

SPEAKING OF COLORS AND SONGS

Posted on March 14, 2021 by oneta hayes

What color are the songs you sing? In churches of the past we sang in vibrant brilliant reds, “There is a Fountain, who is the King. Victorious Warrior and Lord of Everything…” Now I love that chorus, but I also … Continue reading →

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HABAKKUK, GOD, AND ME, #4 conclusion

Posted on November 9, 2020 by oneta hayes

THINK IT OVER: GOD DOES NOT GRADE ON THE CURVE!   “But Mr. Justice, you know I did the best in the class, why   are you going to fail me?”  “Because you did not complete my requirements,” Mr. Justice replied.  Habakkuk … Continue reading →

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GOD GAVE ME A SONG

Posted on April 20, 2020 by oneta hayes

Commuting in a triangle between Wichita, KS; Tulsa, OK; and Oklahoma City was a difficult circumstance in my life during a transition of jobs and residences about 1990.  Other personal problems were weighing heavily on me. As I traveled the … Continue reading →

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SING ALONG

Posted on April 3, 2020 by oneta hayes

The Discover Prompt is “song’ – Great with me, so sing along. (roughly – very rough – sung to tune of Ten Little Indians) Songs in li-fe bring us jo-y Good for a girl, and good for a b-oy. Songs … Continue reading →

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WHEN SPARROWS SANG -ALTAR

Posted on January 15, 2020 by oneta hayes

Twenty-some years ago I wrote a manuscript called “When Sparrows Sang.”  It consisted of memories of singing songs in the churches I attended the first half of my life.  Basically relating to hymn singing or southern gospel songs sung by … Continue reading →

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OLD AGE SIGN? ‘FRAID SO

Posted on March 4, 2019 by oneta hayes

A BIT FROM THE PAST. I was about ten. Mon was ironing. I took the songbook in to her and asked her to listen to the songs that I knew in that book. I was so proud; I really knew … Continue reading →

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GOD LEADS US ALONG

Posted on September 30, 2017 by oneta hayes

That’s not me in the public library, but I am joining the young beauties and various other sorts there today.  Having trouble with the computer at home today.  Looking on the bright side, however, it did not crash.  Hopefully my … Continue reading →

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I LOVE SINGING

Posted on April 27, 2017 by oneta hayes

I LOVE SINGING; I LOVE SONGS! Let the music begin … “A B C D E F G …WXYZ”  “With a oink, oink, here, and an oink, oink, there…everywhere an oink, oink”  “one little, two little, three little Indians”  “Obadiah, … Continue reading →

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HE IS THE MUSIC

Posted on March 19, 2017 by oneta hayes

Just returned from Sunday morning church.  Thankful for songs-songs that teach, songs that praise.  The sparrows and meadowlarks sang together.  I like it like that.  Some skilled, some not so skilled, but singing together. WHEN SPARROWS AND SWALLOWS SANG – … Continue reading →

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DAVID, SOLOMON, AND ME

Posted on February 22, 2017 by oneta hayes

COMMENT ON CHRISTIAN MUSIC.    Praises, prayers, confessions, curses, complaints, word games, “trust & obey”, “woe is me”, history, instructions, testimonies. Some folks think it is a  more “holy” thing to sing psalms to the Lord.  They might be right … Continue reading →

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