Songs of Suffering: 25 Hymns and Devotions for Weary Souls
Digital Verbum Edition
Overview
As an author, speaker, and advocate for people with disabilities, Joni Eareckson Tada has inspired people around the world with her story of faith in the midst of suffering. In this beautiful collection of hymns and devotions she acts as a “song leader,” guiding readers through their own painful seasons with heartfelt praises to God.
Songs of Suffering includes 25 hymns with accompanying devotions and photography designed to spark hope in hardship. Opening with a special message from hymn writers Keith and Kristyn Getty, this gift book is a source of comfort for anyone who needs biblical encouragement, prompting readers to seek refuge in the Lord and rejoice in his goodness.
- Presents 25 hymns chosen by Joni Eareckson Tada
- Prompts readers to seek refuge in the Lord and rejoice in his goodness
- Includes accompanying devotions and artwork designed to spark hope in the midst of hardship
Songs of Comfort
- Be Still My Soul
- Jesus, Lover of My Soul
- Abide with Me
- It Is Well with My Soul
- Come, Ye Disconsolate
- Wonderful Peace
- Whate’er My God Ordains Is Right
- Jesus, I Am Resting, Resting
Songs of Strength
- O Church, Arise
- Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
- Dear Refuge of My Weary Soul
- Were You There
- Stricken, Smitten and Afflicted
- When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
- O Sacred Head Now Wounded
- Faith Is the Victory
Songs of Hope
- O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus
- I Must Tell Jesus
- Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus
- Standing on the Promises
- Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
- For All the Saints
- This World Is Not My Home
- Face to Face with Christ My Savior
- When We All Get to Heaven
No one in the evangelical world has done more reading, thinking, praying, and reflecting on suffering and faith than Joni Eareckson Tada. She is always ‘must-reading,’ but this particular book is a brilliant addition to her body of work. Music sends theology deep into the heart in a unique way, and Joni’s meditations on these beautiful hymns will make them even more effective in your life. Highly recommended.
Tim Keller, Pastor Emeritus, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, New York City
Scripture tells us to be Spirit-filled: ‘addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart.’ Joni is the only person I know who actually lives this out, and she does it despite suffering more than anyone else I know. God has given Joni to the church as a gift and beautiful example of sacrificial worship. I’m so grateful that she has authored this book!
Francis Chan, Crazy Love Ministries; pastor; author, Crazy Love and Letters to the Church
My friend Joni lives with pain in her body, a tune in her heart, and a song on her tongue. Her faithful ministry to us all comes through the songs she sings, the great example of what Ephesians 5:19 was meant to look like in us all. I aspire to become what I see in my sister. In her prolonged suffering, she worships her loving Father, to proclaim his greatness to a watching world. Joni is a miracle, a spectacle of grace. Who better to lead us through our most precious hymns for the hardest seasons of life?
Tony Reinke, Senior Teacher; Host, Ask Pastor John, Desiring God