Started working on a new song Saturday after practicing for worship Sunday morning. Will try to get a good recording and post tonight. Struggling with flow of a couple of lines in the verses right now. What's everyone's writing style? Do you have lyrics first then music or a tune in your head first then write lyrics to the tune? I tend as primarily a musician who is new to trying to write to have a tune or melody pop in my head then start trying to put lyrics to it. Would love suggestions for workflow when writing.

Hey guys! Would love any feedback you have on how to improve this hymn, especially related to the tune. I just recorded the first two stanzas here, but it’s the same melody all the way. — Father, give me eyes to see Beauty in Your sovereignty. Give me faith to trust Your ways, For You’ve numbered all my days. Though I may not understand All the workings of Your plan, Help me trust You as I should; Help me see that You are good. Father, when my joy is full Keep my faith from growing dull Keep me far from pride and greed, Still to trust You for each need. Fix my eyes upon this truth: All I have has come from You. Let me boast in nothing more Than the goodness of my Lord. Father, when my spirit groans And I feel I am alone Help me see Your tender care In each burden that I bear. Use my trials and my pain All for growth and godly gain Lord, I know that You are good; Help me trust You as I should. Father, give me eyes to see Christ enthroned in majesty Bathe me in Your radiant light Turn my faith to glorious sight Lord, I long to see Your face And to join the angels’ praise, But until that blessed day, I will trust Your perfect ways.

Curious to know if your church is in a current sermon series? If so, where are you at?