Stacey Plays Hymns

Come Down O Love Divine (World Without End Version) is special song for Pentecost from my side project "World Without End", a collection of recordings that are mostly old hymns from the Book of Common Prayer and other old hymnals I have collected, but set to a bit of a more modern style. If you like this style please follow World Without End on your favourite streaming platform, because it will be mostly kept separate from my main traditional hymn project here. I just wanted to share this song here in case a few people like it, and might want to share with a friend or family member who might not be so familiar with or prone to listen to the old hymns in a traditional style. You can listen on your favourite streaming platform here or watch the cinematic lyric video:
 

1 Come down, O Love divine, 
seek thou this soul of mine, 
and visit it with thine own ardor glowing; 
O Comforter, draw near, 
within my heart appear, 
and kindle it, thy holy flame bestowing. 

2 O let it freely burn, 
till earthly passions turn 
to dust and ashes in its heat consuming; 
and let thy glorious light 
shine ever on my sight, 
and clothe me round, the while my path illuming. 

3 And so the yearning strong, 
with which the soul will long, 
shall far outpass the power of human telling; 
for none can guess its grace, 
till Love create a place 
wherein the Holy Spirit makes a dwelling.

Lyrics by Bianca da Siena, translated by Richard Frederick Littledale. 

New melody and music © Stacey Plays Hymns / World Without End 2026. All rights reserved.

This beautiful hymn about the beauty of God's creation is one of the most uplifting, cheerful hymns that exists! This video has the rustling grass (where I hear Him pass), the lilies, the expansive mountain ranges, and so many other views of the amazing landscapes and works God has made. The music is by Maltbie D. Babcock and is particularly classic and beautiful - hope you enjoy singing along! 

For permission to use this video in a church service please click here, and if you enjoyed this rendition of this classic hymn, consider saving it or some of my other songs to your favourite Sunday or Inspirational playlist on Spotify or Apple Music to listen again in the future and help these songs reach more people. Even if your playlist has even just two likes, it does actually help so much with the song getting heard by others, and also makes my day to see that people are enjoying it in their everyday lives. 

Listen to the stunningly beautiful lyric video here - so full of all the beauty of God's creation!

Lyrics - This is My Father's World

1 This is my Father's world,
And to my list'ning ears,
All nature sings, and round me rings
The music of the spheres.
This is my Father's world,
I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas—
His hand the wonders wrought.

2 This is my Father's world,
The birds their carols raise;
The morning light, the lily white,
Declare their Maker's praise.
This is my Father's world,
He shines in all that's fair;
In the rustling grass I hear Him pass,
He speaks to me ev'rywhere.

3 This is my Father's world,
O let me ne'er forget
That though the wrong seems oft so strong,
God is the Ruler yet.
This is my Father's world,
The battle is not done;
Jesus Who died shall be satisfied,
And earth and heaven be one.
 

"Like a River Glorious" is one of the most comforting and peaceful hymns that reminds us of God's comfort and help in time of need! Sing along to this beautiful old hymn along with believers all over the world and take a moment of faith to bring peace and joy to a busy day!

You can also enjoy the full hymn album by clicking here - all 21 songs!

The lyrics are slightly adapted - read them here:

Like a river, glorious,
Is God's perfect peace,
Over all victorious,
In its bright increase;
Perfect, yet it floweth,
Fuller every day,
Perfect, yet it groweth,
Deeper all the way.

Stayed upon Jehovah, hearts are fully blest, 
finding, as he promised, perfect peace and rest.

Hidden in the hollow
Of His blessed hand,
Daily may we follow
All that He has planned
Since our God be for us
Let us onward go 
Pray for peace and justice
Let His mercy flow

Every joy or sorrow
That may come our way
Every glad tomorrow,
Every good today
We may trust Him fully
Every day anew
They who trust Him wholly
Find Him wholly true.

This powerful yet simple rendition of Psalm 46 is set to music for Bible memory and prayer, using the Coverdale Psalter version which is the same as found in the traditional Book of Common Prayer (BCP 1662) and Manual of Plainsong. This setting uses the Sarum Psalm Tone V from the liber usalis. For those who wish to sing along to the Psalms during the daily office or liturgical prayers, this recording can be found on all streaming platforms as well as here on Youtube by looking up Psalm 46 and Stacey Plays Hymns or clicking here! 

Psalm 46 GOD is our hope and • strength, * a very present • help in trouble 

Therefore will we not fear, though the earth be • moved, and though the hills be carried into the • midst of the sea;

 Though the waters thereof rage and • swell, * and though the mountains shake at the • tempest of the same. 

The rivers of the flood thereof shall make glad the city of •God, * the holy place of the tabernacle of • the Most Highest. 

God is in the midst of her, therefore shall she not be re-moved: * God shall help her, and . that right early. 

The heathen make much ado, and the kingdoms are • moved: * but God hath showed his voice, and the • earth shall melt away. 

The Lord of hosts is • with us; * the God of Jacob - is our refuge. 

O come hither and behold the works of the • Lord, * what destruction he hath • brought upon the earth. 

He maketh wars to cease in all the • world; * he breaketh the bow, and knappeth the spear in sunder, and burneth the chariots in the fire. 

Be still then, and know that I am • God: * I will be exalted among the heathen, and I will be exalted in the earth. The Lord of hosts is • with us; the God of Jacob • is our refuge. 

Glory be to the Father and to the • Son, * and to the Holy Ghost; 

As it was in the beginning, is now and ever. shall be, world • without end. Amen.

Here is a special lyric video of the first song ever recorded from my side project "World Without End", a collection of songs that are mostly old hymns from the Book of Common Prayer and other old hymnals I have collected, but set to a bit of a more modern style. This song in particular uses many of the lyrics from the classic hymn "Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise" and adds a soaring chorus of worship and adoration.

If you like this style please follow World Without End on your favourite streaming platform, because it will be mostly kept separate from my main hymn project here. I just wanted to share this song here in case a few people like it, and might want to share with a friend or family member who might not be so familiar with the old hymns.

Amazing Love (the Graham Kendrick version) is a powerful song for Good Friday or Easter Sunday, reminding us of Jesus' blood shed to save us and how He died that we may live, in celebration of His resurrection. It has been a favourite of mine for many years and I am so happy to record it and share it with you this year. May it be a blessing! Listen on your favourite streaming platforms by looking up “Stacey Plays Hymns" and “Amazing Love”, or watch the lyric video here:

"Have Mercy" is a very simple yet powerful song to be sung on Good Friday or any time when a solemn, heartfelt cry for God's mercy is needed. Our world truly needs God's mercy more than ever and we can only pray for His will to be done. Listen to the entire Good Friday Suite, entitled "Golgotha" by clicking here.
 

Behold the Lamb is a triumphant, beautiful Easter song written by Dottie Rambo that I've been playing since I was a child, but there doesn't seem to be too many recordings of it, and not a lot of serviceable piano/vocal sheet music arrangements either. Here are several versions of the sheet music, if it can be of some service in your Easter preparations:

Voice and Piano / Violin Solo / Flute Solo / Other Versions

Available on most streaming platforms by searching “Behold the Lamb” and “Stacey Plays Hymns” but you can also watch the beautiful lyric video here:

Wishing you a blessed Resurrection Sunday and Happy Easter!

Eternal Spirit, God of Truth is a rare song I found in an old copy of the Book of Common prayer. It is a beautiful hymn for Lent that is perhaps not as well known but is quite perfect for the Lenten season of repentance and pilgrimage as we look towards the cross of Good Friday and the empty tomb of Resurrection Sunday! Save on your favourite streaming platform by clicking here!

"Ashes" is a mournful yet stunningly beautiful instrumental piece intended for use in funerals or memorial services. I am delighted to share the talents of Barbara J. Weber, who played violin and did additional orchestration on this special orchestral version of the song. You can see hear more of her work here: www.barbarajweber.com 

For permission to use this video in a service please see my usage policy here, and for sheet music for violin, solo piano, flute, and more, follow this link to Sheet Music Plus. 

For those who wish to have instrumental music for a moment of mourning or observance during a memorial service or funeral, Ashes is written with the utmost solemnity in mind and born out of personal experience with both earth-shattering grief and also playing for many funerals at my local churches. It might also be a good opportunity to encourage the talents of a young musician in your congregation who may find a meaningful ministry by preparing this song to share with the church during either a funeral or the Lenten season - currently I have a version made for cello, violin, and flute, but if there is another instrument you would find helpful, such as clarinet, just get in touch at staceyplayshymns@gmail.com and let me know what I can do for you.

You can save this song on your favourite streaming platform here. Thanks for listening!