Lord, Forgive Us of Our Sins (confession)

Original tune: God Be With You; William G. Tomer (1882)

Lord, forgive us of our sins we pray
We like Cain have killed our brother
We dishonor one another
Lord, forgive us of our sins we pray.

Lord, we sell our children to this world
Buy their hearts that they may love us
We forsake our holy purpose
Lord, forgive us of our sins we pray.

Lord, we sin against the poor and weak
Send them to the door of Caesar
Say we’re not our brother’s keeper
Lord, forgive us of our sins we pray.

Lord, we oft forsake the gathering
Sin has ruined our affection
Love for cheap and low possessions
Lord, forgive us of our sins we pray.

Lord, restore the Church with love we pray
By thy Spirit, Lord, defend her
Show thy glory, we surrender!
Lord, forgive us of our sins we pray.

The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail

Original tune: All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name; Oliver Holden, 1765-1844.
Matthew 16:18f, Matthew 13:23, Ephesians 6:11-19

The gates of hell shall not prevail against the Lord’s kingdom
Go forth and spread the saving news that all who hear may come.
Go forth and spread the saving news that all who hear may come.

The weapons of this war put on with love and constant prayer
For man is not our enemy but forces everywhere.
For man is not our enemy but forces everywhere.

Put on the armor full, hold fast, and march into the fields
Fear not your King has conquered there and bring his fruit and yields.
Fear not your King has conquered there and bring his fruit and yields.

The kingdom keys belong to you, take courage and proclaim
Resist your pride and guard Christ’s Church to show his worth and fame.
Resist your pride and guard Christ’s Church to show his worth and fame.

I Once Did Bear the Wrath of God

Original tune: O Christ, Our Hope, Our Heart’s Desire; Henry W. Greatorex, 1851
Micah 7:8-13, John 5:24-27

I once did bear the wrath of God,
For sin against his glory
Until he pleads my case at last,
My eyes will never see.

God speaks his word into my heart
My eyes behold his dealings.
Though I will fall, He makes me rise
Rejoice, O soul, with singing.

Because of God’s own righteousness
My case in Christ is heard
My enemy no longer wins,
My hope is in His word.

Though all the world around me build
And set their sights on earth.
Help me get rid of lowly things
To show what Christ is worth.

For Jesus came to execute
The justice of his father
With all authority in hand
His chosen, He will gather.

I once did bear the wrath of God,
But Jesus took my place.
And since he pleads my guilty cause
At last, it’s all of grace.

Great Salvation Full and Free

Original Tune: The Birthday of a King; William Harold Neidlinger, 1863-1924
Luke 24:1-6, Hebrews 9:28

On a hill outside of Jerusalem, God judged our sins that day.
For the cross He came, glory to His name, O the grace we now can say;

He has risen! The stone is rolled away.
He has risen! Glorious day.
Jesus saved my life, by his blood made right;
Great Salvation full and free.

The injustice of man and love of God collided on that day,
And the sky grew black as the curse turned back, O how grace redeemed the way.

Chorus:

At the tomb outside of Jerusalem, the dawn of that first day.
As they entered in, found the two strange men, what a word they spoke that day;

Chorus:

I'll Exult in God my Strength

Original tune: Precious Memories; J.B.F. Wright, 1925
Habakkuk 3:17-19, Habakkuk 2:2, 3

Though the fig tree should not blossom
And no fruit be on the vine,
Though the olive yield be rotten
And the fields produce no find.

Chorus: In the God of my Salvation
I’ll exult in God for strength.
Through the suff’rings, I will love Him
I’ll exult in God my strength.

Still our vision waits its filling
Slow it seems it won’t delay.
Come, Lord Jesus, make us willing
Tread on promises you made.

Chorus:

Surely there is hope for sinners
From the dread of wrath to come
There in Jesus, all his splendor
Where from Sovereign mercy sprung.

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Who is God like Jehovah?

Original tune: Victory in Jesus; E.M. Bartlett, 1885-1941
Micah 7: 18-20

God made a faithful promise called a covenant of glory,
And He signed it with his holy blood and swore by his own name.
He spoke it through the prophets; father Abraham and Jacob,
Then God came down and took on flesh to keep it perfectly.

Chorus: Who is God like Jehovah who pardons transgressions,
His remnant inherits eternal grace, so free.
Who is God like Jehovah, His compassion endureth.
He cast all my sins away in the forgetful sea.

God crushed the mighty serpent by exploiting all injustice,
And He took the keys of death and hell in triumph o’er the grave.
He satisfied His father turning wrath away forever,
Our God delights in steadfast love, the promise that He gave.

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How do we know we love Him and belong to His redemption?
Do we demonstrate a life of grace to those who don’t believe?
For God delights in mercy now reflected through His remnant
We share the nature of our God to speak salvation free.

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Worship in Spirit and Truth

Original Tune: Worthy of Worship; Mark Blankenship, 1943-
John 4:23-24, 1 Peter 5:8, I Peter 2:5,9


O Abba Father, Spirit, and Son we come before you repentant.
Make us more child-like that we might believe.
Simple is your love, our hearts long to see.

God is loving, happy in Jesus.
God is patient, strong arm to free us.
God is saving, seeking true worshipers,
Worship in spirit and truth.


Beware, O children, your enemy, prowling around to devour.
Seeking to steal the glad truth you received.
Pray in the spirit for grace to believe.

God is loving, happy in Jesus.
God is patient, strong arm to free us.
God is saving, seeking true worshipers,
Worship in spirit and truth.

O Holy priesthood, God’s chosen race, proclaim the mercies of Jesus.
Let your light shine in the darkness of men,
Honor all people for God is your friend.

God is loving, happy in Jesus.
God is patient, strong arm to free us.
God is saving, seeking true worshipers,
Worship in spirit and truth.

Watch and Wait for Delivery

Original Tune: Have you been to Calvary; Richard D. Baker, 1927-
Micah 7:7, Ps. 32:7, Ps. 68:19f

Do you know all your sins have been paid for in Jesus?
You can know the love of God.
God is pleased by his Son whom he gave to restore you.
Your deliverance is God.

Chorus: I will watch expectantly.
I will wait, for my God will hear me.
So be still, do not fear.
Cast your cares upon Jesus.
Watch and wait for delivery.

Is your heart broken clay from the sin we inherit?
Have you blamed a Holy God?
Will you stop trying hard to repair and make payment?
Place all hope in the one true God.

Chorus:

Is your mind so confused, anxious about life’s trouble?
Will you watch and wait on God?
Have you come to the place of surrender and silence?
Will you listen and trust in God?

Chorus:

Is your strength growing faint, have you cried out in weakness?
Rest your soul in God’s goodness.
As his child, you can know He will never forsake you,
Only trust his faithfulness.

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Upon a Sinner's Cross He Hung

Original tune: In Loving Kindness Jesus Came; Charles H. Gabriel, 1856-1932

Upon a sinner’s cross he hung
For lying thieves, all I had done.
What I deserve, he took for me
My crimes, my penalty

Chorus: From manger scene to rugged tree
Christ knew no sin for you and me.
From God’s right hand, eternal plan
To please His name, for you and me.

He cried aloud, “Forgive them, Lord”
We pierced his side with hate and sword.
The blood and water that was shed,
He crushed the serpent's head.

Chorus:

In those dark hours of his death
The father’s law is wholly kept.
And from the dust of fallenness
He rose victorious.

Chorus:

I love Him for the heart made new
The pain and hell he suffered through.
He washes white the sinner’s stain,
I live to praise His name.

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O Husbands of Earth

Original Music: O Worship the King; Attr. Johann Michael Hayden, 1737-1806.

O husbands of earth, the leadership bear,
And gratefully love the bride of your care.
Secure and defend her, love only thy wife,
Encourage and praise her till death ends in life.

O husbands of one, do fan into flame,
Desire for thy wife, your love must remain.
The vows you’ve committed must ever be strong,
Beware of contention; the heart prone to wrong.

O keepers of love, forgive all offense,
Secured in God’s grace, give her assurance.
Christ laid down his riches; His life for your soul,
Do love her with patience, as Christ is our goal.

Our children would learn, to hope in God’s love,
In marriage displayed with grace from above.
How mothers and fathers communicate grace,
Reflecting the gospel throughout human race.

What glorious sign that you have believed,
As you love your wife, the world may receive.
The message of God’s love, the proof in the comb,
Our journey made sweeter by love in our home.

O Come to the Waters of Grace

Original tune: In the Garden; C. Austin Miles, 1868-1946.

O come to the waters of grace
By the blood of Jesus, the Savior.
His Salvation came and He changed my name,
He rescued me from danger.

Chorus: For he nailed my shame and he bore my pain
To redeem a wretch as his own.
Purged my sinful flood with his holy blood,
His glory has ever shown.

O come to the waters of grace
For by faith in Jesus who calls thee.
For his voice I hear drawing me; come near
To know His grace more fully.

O come to the waters of grace
To be washed, immersed in God’s freedom.
For the joy aside, He was crucified,
The pleasure of God’s kingdom.