Music from the chapel

Hymns from Union Croft

A collection of Christian hymns performed and sung by our church pianist for encouragement, reflection and worship. Choose a hymn below to listen, read about it and, where supplied, read the related Bible passage.

HymnSeptember 20, 2026

Search me, O God

Words: Rv James Edwin OrrTune: Swiss Cradle SongScripture: Psalm 139:23–24Performed by: Ruth Davies - The Church Pianist

Born at Belfast, Northern Ireland, son of a jeweler with both British and American citizenship (so his children did as well), he studied at the College […]

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HymnSeptember 13, 2026

The Stranger of Galilee

Words: Mrs. C. H. MorrisTune: In fancy I stood by the shore, one dayYear: (1907)Scripture: Mark 4:39Performed by: Ruth Davies - The Church Pianist

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HymnSeptember 6, 2026

His Eye is on the Sparrow

Words: Civilla D. MartinTune: SPARROWYear: 1905Scripture: Luke 12:4–7Performed by: Ruth Davies - The Church Pianist

The folliowing information is taken from Hymnary.org Martin, Civilla Durfee (Jordan Falls, Nova Scotia, August 21, 1866–March 9, 1948, Atlanta, Georgia). Daughter of James N. and […]

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HymnSeptember 5, 2026

The Old Rugged Cross

Words: George BennardTune: OLD RUGGED CROSSScripture: Galatians 6:14Performed by: Ruth Davies - The Church Pianist

The following quote is taken from Hymnary.org George Bennard (1873-1958) was born in Youngstown, OH. When he was a child the family moved to Albia, Iowa. […]

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