P.S. Awtry Poet Sonnet

I Sure Miss the Old Hymns

I sure miss the old hymns of ages past.
With tattered edges their message still lasts.
Those five stanza’d jewels I know by heart--
“The Sweet By and By” and “How Great Thou Art!”
And “Count Your Blessings,” I love that one, too.
And “This World’s Not My Home, I’m Just Passing Through.”
But when I’ve done wrong and need to get right,
There’s “Just As I Am” and “Why Not Tonight.”
I swear I can hear my folks who have gone,
on “Vict’ry in Jesus,” they sing along.
Someday all the saints will stand and join in
As Heaven’s choir sings those songs once again.

Those old, yellowed pages worn soft by tears—
Oh how I miss the songs of yesteryear.

August 22, 2022

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Jessica Renee Dawson July 1, 2026 at 1:55 PM Oh my goodness I love this ~ I have tears in my eyes! I miss the old hymns too ~ they point me to Jesus!

Andrew Fairchild August 21, 2024 at 6:17 AM I love this! I don't know anyone else who knows "The Sweet Bye-and-Bye." It was my grandpa's favorite. He died in 1972, but I would sing for him, if he were still here.

Ann Peck April 11, 2023 at 8:50 AM You write so beautifully, P.S. Yes, the old hymns are so lovely. I think my fav of those you wrote: How Great Thou Art.

Sara Kendrick March 17, 2023 at 5:22 AM This one is great. It has wonderful rhythm, flow and rhyme. Yes, those old songs need to be added into the new ones each Sunday at church so that people don't forget what was in the past. Thank you for sharing this one and for dropping by my page. Sara

Harry Horsman January 24, 2023 at 12:35 AM Me too! Love the sentiment and the reasoning. Harry P.S. Awtry January 24, 2023 at 7:00 AM I am so glad to hear that Harry :) You made my day -ps

Wendy Sayers October 20, 2022 at 11:23 PM Love this poem reminds me of school assembly and singing hymns P.S. Awtry October 22, 2022 at 3:41 PM Thank you Wendy! So glad you liked it :) ps

Suzanne Delaney October 6, 2022 at 6:35 AM Wow….I love them all too. “How Great Thou Art, is so wonderful when all the voices rise in one voice. We were at the Grand ‘ol Opry in Nashville last year and they sang this one….the whole audience joined in singing. This one goes into my FAVS. Thanks PS. Blessings, SuZ P.S. Awtry October 7, 2022 at 12:48 PM Suzanne, what a thrilling moment that must have been! Thank you for the honor of a FAV! Hope you are having a beautiful day :)

Bj Legros Kelley September 24, 2022 at 2:30 PM Love, oh my gosh, favorite of favorites, this in incredible. I love the old hymns too, How Great Thou Art makes me want to just stay on my knees in worship before our King! This is so beautiful <3 P.S. Awtry September 25, 2022 at 7:12 PM Thank you BJ for your enthusiastic reception of this one. Blessings :) ps

Regina Mcintosh September 4, 2022 at 5:05 AM Simply enchanting. Love it. God bless you. Congrats on POTD. Love, Gina P.S. Awtry September 4, 2022 at 5:40 AM Thank you Regina. :) ps

Sara Kendrick August 27, 2022 at 7:40 AM I thought I had read this one but apparently not. Congratulations of POTD. Way to go. I love what you did with those hymn titles. I like every one of those songs. Sara P.S. Awtry August 27, 2022 at 12:30 PM Hi Sara! Thank you very much :) ps

Tom Cunningham August 27, 2022 at 1:48 AM Belated congratulations PS on the honour of POTD. Greetings from Spain. Tom P.S. Awtry August 27, 2022 at 3:45 AM Gracias! Guau España! Que bueno! Disfruta! :) ps

Valsa George August 26, 2022 at 5:44 AM Old hymns.... so wonderful that you reminded of them ! How sweet and hope inducing they have been. "Someday all the saints will stand and join in/ As Heaven’s choir sings those songs once again.".... I too wait to hear it ! Lovely poem. Congratulations on your POTD, dear friend. P.S. Awtry August 26, 2022 at 7:25 AM Thank you so much Valsa for your thought comments:) -ps

Beryl Edmonds August 25, 2022 at 5:54 AM Old hymns are the best, a lovely nostalgic write. Congratulations on poem of the day… Belle P.S. Awtry August 25, 2022 at 7:31 AM Thank you Belle :) -ps

Kim Rodrigues August 25, 2022 at 4:23 AM A beautiful and faith-filled write! Congratulations on POTD! P.S. Awtry August 25, 2022 at 7:30 AM Thank you Kim! :)ps

Brandy Nicole August 24, 2022 at 6:36 PM My eyes are misty while reading these beautiful words from your pen, but in a good way. I'm able to embrace many of these hymns you have listed- each Sunday. My heart is overflowing with so many emotions right now. You have created a masterpiece, P.S. Awtry. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy P.S. Awtry August 24, 2022 at 6:52 PM O my, thank you so very much Brandy. :) ps

Robert Gorelick August 24, 2022 at 5:11 PM Congratulations on Your POTD! "He Walks with Me And He Talks With Me" I still get chills when I hear it. Like you they stir my soul as well! Robert Brandy Nicole August 24, 2022 at 6:29 PM Me too, Robert ! Such a beautiful song. P.S. Awtry August 24, 2022 at 5:35 PM That is a beautiful song! Thank you for stopping by :) ps

Wren Rushing August 24, 2022 at 4:23 PM This brings back such precious memories, Congrats on POTD! A fav for me! P.S. Awtry August 24, 2022 at 4:28 PM "Precious Memories"--another good one! Thank you so much for the fav! I'm glad you liked it :) ps

I Am Anaya August 24, 2022 at 4:02 PM Such a beautiful sonnet and POTD. Congratulations PS Awtry! The power of what music can do in and to us. Christian hymns, have the unique capacity to reach us at an emotional level. Best ~I Am Anaya P.S. Awtry August 24, 2022 at 4:28 PM Thank you so much Anaya :) ps

Linda Alice Fowler August 24, 2022 at 2:57 PM This is pleasingly beautiful in every way - nice form, nice rhyming, nice message. I hummed along as I read. Congratulations on POTD with this beauty. Linda P.S. Awtry August 24, 2022 at 3:17 PM What a nice compliment! thank you so much :) ps

Constance La France August 24, 2022 at 1:45 PM PS, beautiful poem and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor ~ P.S. Awtry August 24, 2022 at 3:17 PM Thank you Constance! ps

Eve Roper August 24, 2022 at 12:20 PM Congratulations on POTD. P.S. Awtry August 24, 2022 at 12:39 PM thank you Eve :) ps

Panagiota Romios August 24, 2022 at 10:03 AM Hurrah, PS! I am back…I saw this one coming for a POTD as clear as day. My whole being is cheering for you.-)))) Bring on the confetti and refreshments.. This is so deserving a POTD to such a wonderful poetess! With joy, Panagiota xxx P.S. Awtry August 24, 2022 at 10:11 AM Aw, thank you again, Pangie! ~ps

Gershon Wolf August 24, 2022 at 9:55 AM Well, the old hymns are the best. My favorite: 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.' Congrats on POTD, P.S. Hope you'll continue to post poems on the Soup! ~ Happiness and Joy, Gershon P.S. Awtry August 24, 2022 at 10:10 AM That is a good song! Thank you so much Gershon. :) ps

John Watt August 24, 2022 at 9:49 AM PS, I love the hymns, not only for their message and the joy of singing them in a congregation, but for how connected you feel with saints all over the world and throughout history singing those same words and tunes. Well done and congrats for your POTD ~ John P.S. Awtry August 24, 2022 at 9:51 AM Yes! You have said it perfectly... that feeling of connection. thank you John :) ps

Paula Goldsmith August 24, 2022 at 9:01 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. WOW!!! What a wonderful write. I love it and the songs. Have a great/blessed day writing away.................... P.S. Awtry August 24, 2022 at 9:02 AM Thank you Paula! I am so glad you liked it :) ps

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