Old Fashioned Sunday Hymn Sing #128

Welcome to the 128th Old Fashioned Sunday Hymn Sing!

I miss the old hymns that I remember from my childhood - there were no drums, no electric guitar and no mind numbing beat. It was just voices and maybe a piano or an organ. The choir led the congregation in singing - and the words of these hymns are poetic. I realize that there is a need for the modern "seeker oriented" worship music - but it is also necessary to have deeper songs (no offense intended to anyone who prefers the newer church songs).

I decided to have an "Old Fashion Sunday Hymn Sing" once a month on this blog.

I personally do NOT have a great singing voice - I used to play the guitar & piano but my voice is NOT an instrument. That's the great thing about this digital hymn sing, you can warble along without being embarrassed or without offending anyone else.

The hymns that we will be studying are taken from an old hymnal from a Baptist church that is no longer in existence - "The North American Hymnal" published in 1956 by "THE ROGER WILLIAMS PRESS"

I will also try to find a version of the featured hymn on "YouTube" to share with you each month.

Today's featured hymn is "O Perfect Love" written by Dorothy Bloomfield Gurney (1858-1932) & composed by Joseph Barnby (1838-1896).  This author was the daughter of a Minister and a granddaughter of a Bishop.  She originally wrote this song for her sister's wedding but instead it was sung at the Duke of Fife & Princess Louise of Wales wedding.

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I have included a video below the lyrics. 

Enjoy!

Turn with me to number 551 in your hymnals and let's sing:

O Perfect Love

written by Dorothy Bloomfield Gurney (1858-1932) 

& composed by Joseph Barnby (1838-1896)

1. O perfect Love, all human thought transcending Lowly we kneel in prayer before Thy throne, That theirs may be the love which knows no ending Whom Thou forevermore dost join in one.

2.   O perfect Life, be Thou their full assurance Of tender charity and steadfast faith, Of patient hope, and quiet, brave endurance, With childlike trust that fears nor pain nor death.

3.   Grant them the joy which brightens earthly sorrow, Grant them the peace which calms all earthly strife;  And to life's day the glorious unknown morrow That dawns upon eternal love and life.

                  

A special thanks to "John Wesley Slider" for sharing this with us!

Other Hymns on this blog:

Commit Whatever Grieves Thee

Prayer Is the Soul's Sincere Desire

Tis the Blessed Hour of Prayer

Savior, More Than Life to Me

True Hearted, Whole Hearted

The Great Physician

Thy Work, O God, Needs Many Hands

In Heavenly Love Abiding

Lead On, O King Eternal

Moment By Moment

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Swedish Coffee Torte - Perfect for a Birthday Cake

Swedish Coffee Torte - Perfect for a Birthday Cake

I found this recipe in my Swedish mother-in-law's Scandinavian cookbook (see picture below) about 5 years ago.  I always wanted to make this cake for my mom on her birthday.  Well, I ran out of time - I know that she is currently eating unimaginable treats in heaven but I thought today (my mom's earthly birthday) would be a perfect day to share this recipe with you.  

The directions in the book are very difficult to understand (must have been translated by the Swedish baker who was not totally fluent in English - haha).  The first time I made this recipe I had to read it at least five times.  Anyway, I decided to reword it in a format that makes sense to me.

Cake Ingredients:

3 1/2 cups finely ground pecans

2 to 3 tablespoons instant coffee granules

7 egg yolks

1 cup sugar

7 egg whites

1/8 teaspoon salt

Salt

Begin by cutting parchment paper to fit two 9 inch round cake pans (I used heart shaped pans but they are equivalent to 9 inch round).  Make sure that the parchment paper goes up along the inner sides of the pan also.  Oh, I also butter the pan underneath the parchment paper just in case some of the batter gets through the paper, if there is a tear or something.

In a mixing bowl or large measuring cup add the coffee granules to the finely ground pecans (and stir together).

In a different mixing bowl and with an electric mixer, cream together the egg YOLKS with the sugar (mix until light yellow - see picture below on the left).

Then, in yet another mixing bowl (large bowl) whip the egg WHITES with the salt and whip until the peaks formed keep their shape (see bottom right picture).

Now add half of the egg YOLK mixture into the egg white mixture and gently start folding it in (see left picture below).

Then, add in half of the pecan mixture and fold that in also (see right picture below).

 

The lightly folded batter should look like the bottom left picture at this point.

Now,  add in the remaining half of YOLK mixture, as well as the last half of the pecan mixture and gently fold until they are completely incorporated, while still maintaining a fluffy texture (see right picture below) (It is very important NOT to over mix).

 

Divide dough in two equal portions and spread evenly into each parchment lined pan  (see picture below).

Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes (or until a finger gently pressed down in the middle of the cake will bounce back - the indentation will bounce back).

Mocha Mallow Whipped Cream:

2 cups heavy whipping cream

1/2 package of small marshmallows

1/3 cup coffee concentrate (dissolve 3 or 4 teaspoons instant coffee in 1/3 cup boiling water)

Make this whipping cream during the time that the cake is in the oven.  In a double boiler, add the marshmallows and the coffee concentrate (see two pictures below).

 

Stir all the time and you will notice the marshmallows will start to melt (picture above), until eventually it will all be liquid (see picture below).

Place the coffee/marshmallow mixture in the fridge until cooled.

Now it should be time to remove the cake from the oven.  Lift out by the parchment paper and cool on a cooling rack for about 10 or 15 minutes BEFORE pealing the parchment paper from the cake.

While the cake layers are cooling - continue on the mocha mallow cream (provided the coffee/marshmallow mixture has cooled in the fridge).  This coffee mixture will start to separate in the fridge (see picture below) - there will be a fluffy top and underneath will be thick dark coffee syrup like (both layers will be added into the cream).

In a large mixing bowl and will an electric mixer, begin whipping the cream alone for a couple minutes - then add in the entire coffee/marshmallow mixture.  Continue whipping until it looks like the second picture below.

Begin assembly (provided that your cake layers are completely cool to the touch).

Spread one third of the whipping cream mixture onto the lower cake layer (see picture below).

Gently place the second cake layer on top of the whipping cream (see below).

With the remaining two-thirds whipping cream mixture - cover the top and sides of the double layer torte (see picture below).

Slice

Serve.....

.....& ENJOY!

Happy Birthday! 

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Tuesdays with a Twist Blog Hop #575

Welcome to Tuesdays with a Twist #575!

Before we get to the blog hop today - 

all month I will be featuring a recipe that features a springtime garden veggie/fruit:

Betty Salad (Made with Garden Fresh Spinach)

Checkout wonderful seeds at Mary's Heirloom Seeds 

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Also, checkout one of my Bags/Purses available at Zazzle:

Evening Sun Mix Sunflower Tote Bag
by GodsGrowingGarden

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Good Morning and Welcome to another No Rules Party!

We're your hosts & co-hosts 

Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Angie @ God's Growing Garden
Checkout my amazing "Featured" Pinterest Board

(click HERE to view & follow)

Features!

Each co-host will be sharing her own picks for Features. This gives everyone a better chance of being featured. Be sure to check all of our blogs to see if you were featured! 

My Features this Week are:

1. "Crispy Artichoke Hearts" by Cindy's On-Line Recipe Box

2. "Thoughtful Gifts for Mother's Day" by CrazyLittleLoveBirds

3. "Easy Black Bean Dip" by Comfort Spring

If you've been featured we'd love for you to grab a button.

The party starts every Tuesday at 7am EST and will continue until Saturday at 11:59pm.  Feel free to stop back any time and "like" your favorites.  Please visit other blogs if you have a moment. 

Share older posts as well as new ones.  No limit on links!

*Pictures should be your own* 

By linking up you give us permission to use these photos

 (with proper link backs) in our features.   And now for the party!

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Grow your own!
Many wonderful garden products from
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You're the STAR - Week#5 EXTRA (April 2024)

It's unusually hot and humid for this time of year - I would like to have Spring weather but my garden is loving it.

Thank you again for joining us!

There are many ways to follow me:

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Before we continue onto the Linky party I wanted to share from my blog:

5 Ways To Show Happiness

WELCOME to the April 2024 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!

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WELCOME to EXTRA feature week of the April 2024 "You're the STAR" blog hop!
(Sometimes we will have 5 Mondays in a month - these 5th special Mondays are called "EXTRA feature" days)

Meet all of your STAR Hosts 

Swing by the STAR Hosts blogs:
Angie @ God's Growing Garden
Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Colleen @ Butterfly in the Attic
Mel @ Decor Craft Design

Michelle @ Moms Are Frugal
Kris @ Kris and Larry . com

Lisa @ Lisa's Everyday Life

Fiona @ Dolly Dowsie
Bev @ Eclectic Red Barn
Niki from Life as a LEO Wife

This is a month long Linky party featuring YOU!

There will be 4 different features each week and 4 different feature categories (except for this special EXTRA day - we will be featuring 4 extra).  Just to be clear - this is NOT a themed party - you may link up ANY family-friendly blog posts any day of each month. 
The "theme" occurs in our weekly features:
WEEK#1 GARDEN - gardening, homesteading, recycling &/or preserving (this can include any type of green living,  while remaining family friendly),
WEEK#2 CREATIVE - arts & crafts, music, writing &/or dramatic arts (this can include sewing, dance, art history, handmade jewelry, computer art, fashion etc - anything creative while remaining family friendly)
WEEK#3 FAMILY - parenting, fitness, finances & inspirational (this can include anything about children like: education ideas for children, also self help, beauty etc -  anything family friendly)
WEEK#4 HOME - recipes, home décor, antique/DIY &/or travel (this can include anything about your home - even history posts - all while remaining family friendly)




(All features were chosen from the March 2024 "You're the Star" blog hop)

Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and Gardens by Mille Fiori Favoriti

Roasted Green Beans & Carrots by The Copper Table

DIY Vine Wreath by Old Rock Farmhouse

How To Can Rhubarb by Scratch Made Food

If you've been featured then please grab a STAR button below:

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All Hosts/CoHosts will post this blog hop on every Monday of each week.
Please link up your family friendly blog posts below!
It wouldn't be a linky party with YOU!
(IMPORTANT NOTE: by linking up you understand that you might be featured next month and if so, we will use some of your photos from your post - rest assured - we will always link back to your lovely blog.  We might also share your fantastic posts on social media.  Also, you may link up as many family-friendly posts as you like & YES - other blog hops &/or giveaways are welcome {giveaways and blog hops will NOT be featured though}  Thank You & ENJOY! )

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