New Wine, Old Skins

Oh, The Horrid Tragedy

2009-10-22T20:23:00.000-07:00

Tune of: Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me (Toplady); Thomas Hastings, 1784-1872
Mark 9:44, 48; Rev. 20:10, 15

Oh, the horrid tragedy, when the sinner disbelieves.
Where the worm their never dies, Where the fire; they burn alive.
God of wrath is justified, where the sinner longs to die.

End of mercy, end of grace; there the soul no longer taste,
Who rejected cornerstone, Jesus Christ, who died alone.
Place of sin, the horrid curse, they will suffer timeless thirst.

There a final Devil's hell, where the gospel won't expel.
Where the smoke shall rise in praise of the goodness God has made.
If the sinner now could see, untold future misery.

Will you turn from unbelief; will you die a wretched thief?
Come to Jesus and be saved, do not go to Satan's grave.
At the cross Christ died for sin; rose from death, thy soul to win.

The Lord is My Help

2009-02-28T13:35:00.000-08:00

Original tune: Whiter than Snow (fischer); William G. Fischer, 1835-1912.
Hebrews 13:5-6

The Lord is my help, I will not be afraid.
When tempted to fear, I will call on his name.
What comfort in knowing His word is for sure.
He said, "I will never leave nor forsake you."

Chorus:
Never to fear; my Lord, He is near.
He said, "I will never leave nor forsake you."

I boldly believe his assurance to me.
No matter the trial, Holy Spirit in me.
What blessed Trinity has regarded my need.
He said, "I will never leave nor forsake you."

Chorus:

When death draws me home, I will be face to face.
For certain I rise, ever boast of his grace.
By faith all who enter find rest for the soul.
He said, "I will never leave nor forsake you."

Chorus:

Jesus Loved my Heart Wide Open

2008-11-25T17:05:00.000-08:00

Original tune: Jesus! What a Friend of Sinners; Rowland H. Richard, 1811-1887.
Deuteronomy 7:8; Ps. 110:4

Jesus loved my heart wide open
His own kindness rescued me.
He came near to give salvation
His free gift; I now receive.

Chorus: How he loves me, how consuming
His free grace; my heart is free
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Keeper of his oath to me.

Jesus loved my heart wide open
For his pow’r has healed my soul.
Once my heart was cold and wanton
Darkness covered my poor soul.

Chorus:

Life has come, Thy mercy found me
Clothed me in the lamb’s pure wool
Gave me hope where death consumed me
Washed me in the Savior’s blood.

Chorus:

Worship Christ; all new born sinners,
Praise him for his wondrous love.
Tell of how his kindness found you
By the triune grace above.

Chorus:

That is when you loved me

2008-10-03T13:59:00.000-07:00

Original tune: Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart (Marion); Arthur H. Messiter, 1834-1916
Matthew 25:34-40

When did we see you poor and when did you have need?
When I was weak and penniless, you came and rescued me.
Well done, well done! That is when you loved me.

When did we see you thirst and hungry for some bread?
When I was knocking at your door, my soul and mouth you fed.
Well done, well done! That is when you loved me.

When did we see you sick or prison’d for a crime?
When I was lonely and in pain, you gave unwasted time.
Well done, well done! That is when you loved me.

When did we see you hurt, rejected and afraid?
When I was orphaned by my own; a name and home you gave.
Well done, well done! That is when you loved me.

When did we hold your hand and touch your face in love?
When I was born and became old, I watched you from above.
Well done, well done! That is when you loved me.

For God So Loved

2008-09-18T13:13:00.000-07:00

Original Music: Not What My Hands Have Done (Leominster); George Walter Martin, 1828-1881.
John 3:16

For God so loved the world He gave his only son
That whosoever trust in Him, He would make them his sons.
No condemnation known for sinners who repent,
Who look to Christ for saving grace; who die to self-intent.

For God so loved His name, He would not be denied
Yet all have fled and gone astray, His truth men crucify.
What men intend for ill, Christ overcame in death
And raised to demonstrate his pow’r, to show his righteousness.

For God so loved the Church, He would secure her fate
He loved her long before the world, Salvation full awaits.
No greater love is known for sinners now called, “friends”
Who live to tell what Christ has done; who strive to love all men.

Come Away

2008-08-25T19:26:00.000-07:00

Original tune: Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross; William H. Doane, 1832-1915.
Song of Solomon

Come away with me my bride; I love you forever.
Let me see your face and find, mercy reigns from heaven.

Chorus: Come away, come away, join redemption’s story.
To the lamb who sits enthroned; God’s own king of glory.

Hear the call of grace abound, sweetly sound; repentance.
Rise and come away to Christ; He absolves our sentence.

Chorus:

Christ the lily of the vale; He, the Rose of Sharon.
Bids me come and breathe new life, sin has left me barren.

Chorus:

Here He comes with sword on high, beautiful my treasure.
Setting captives free who call on his name; God’s pleasure.

Chorus:

Walk with me my wayward bride, though the path seem unsafe
Trust my love, my Spirit’s work; all who come must have faith.

Chorus:

We Give Thanks to Our God

2008-07-24T17:58:00.000-07:00

Original tune: How Firm a Foundation; Joseph Funk’s Genuine Church Music, 1832
Psalm 75:1

We give thanks to our God
Who from wrath he hath saved
We give thanks for his grace
We from sin who wert slaves.

I’ll sing praises loud, I will not be ashamed
How the mercy of God has become sinner’s fame.

We give thanks to our God
In our trials we rejoice
For the weight of true joy
Was the Savior’s glad choice

I’ll sing of the cross, what the Savior endured
For my shame is redeemed and now hope is secured

We give thanks to our God
For his wisdom and might
Who became sin for us;
His own blood is my right.

I’ll sing for my soul has been sealed by his love
For my name has been signed in the lamb’s book above.

Just a Sinner Saved by Grace

2008-07-24T09:13:00.000-07:00

Original Tune: Just a closer walk with Thee; Anonymous

Thy law chased and found me in
Guilt and shame, all did offend
Adding sin upon my sin
No one good, O Lord, none but thee.

Chorus:
Just a sinner saved by grace
Jesus, Lord who took my place
He, who died for righteous sake,
Gives new life, my sin I now forsake.

Thy grace came and found me so
Lost in unbelief’s control
Hated love I did not know
Yet you save, you saved a wretched foe

Chorus:

When I’m weary from the fight
Jesus leads, thy Spirit’s might
Joy in suffering through this night,
Strength to walk by faith, not by sight.

Chorus:

When this race is finally won
Death will hold not a one
All sheep given to the Son
Hear the voice of Father say, “well done.”

But You, O God, Alone Do Save!

2008-06-05T12:48:00.000-07:00

Original tune: According to Thy Gracious Word (Avon); Hugh Wilson, 1766-1824
Psalm 109

Alone upon a cross he hung
No rapture for a King.
No friend of his could e’er be found
But from his death a spring.

He gave his life to ransom yours
Our hatred for his love.
The cross of shame was his reward
The father pleased above.

No death, no pow’r, no sin can hold
Where grace has broken free.
He gave himself to prayer for you
Though we did curse at Thee.

But you, O God, alone do Save!
Redeem for your namesake.
In wrath show love, mercy, and grace
Our sin your son forsake.

Now to the death of sin, I pray
I lean upon that tree.
My hate, my guilt, my cursing heart
By grace, my sin I see.

Be Anxious For Nothing

2008-05-06T06:32:00.000-07:00

Original tune: O Mercy Divine, O Couldst Thou Incline (Cradle Song); William J. Kirkpatrick, 1895.
Philippians 4:4-9

Rejoice in the Lord and again you rejoice,
Let patience and mercy always be first choice.
For near us is our Lord and soon will return,
Be anxious for nothing, for heaven we yearn.

Be anxious for nothing, be anxious to pray,
Our Lord, he is sovereign, do trust and obey.
Take ev’ry thing to Him, cast ev’ry concern,
Show you are his children by all you have learned.

So finally brethren whatever is true,
Whatever is lovely or of good repute.
Let these things dwell in you that’s worthy of praise,
And the peace of God shall be known in this way.

Alternate verse:
Be heavenly minded, be humble to serve,
Our Lord became subject, his judgments deferred.
The things you have received, the things you have heard,
Has become our mission to make known his word.

Arise and Save, O Lord

2008-04-03T08:21:00.000-07:00

Original Tune: Stand Up and Bless the Lord (Old 134th); Genevan Psalter, 1551 Edition; adapt., William Crotch 1775-1847
Psalm 3

O Lord, how many foes
Who rise and trouble me;
How greatly are they multiplied
Who do me injury.

There is no help for him,
No help in God, they say;
But you my Shield and Glory, Lord,
Thou art my certain Stay.

I called to God; He hears
From high, His holy hill
I fell asleep, I woke in peace,
For He sustained me still.

Arise and save, O Lord,
For Thou doth strike my foe.
Salvation cometh from the Lord;
His saints His blessings know.

I cried out in despair
My Savior rescued me
O praise His name, my Lord who cares
Who died and rose for me.

Creation Tells of Glory

2008-04-03T08:16:00.000-07:00

Original Tune: I Love to tell the Story: William G. Fischer, 1835-1912
Psalm 19

Creation tells of glory for all the world to see,
How Father, Son, and Spirit; together one and three.
There is no speech or language where they cannot be heard,
It speaks to me his presence; confirms the spoken word.

The heav’ns declare your glory, the skies proclaim love’s story
Our bridegroom comes from glory, redeeming grace is come.

The law of God is perfect, reviving my poor soul
His precepts all are righteous, gives joy to them who know.
The fear of God endureth and makes the humble pure
More precious than earth’s glory, thy word alone is sure.

The heav’ns declare your glory, the skies proclaim love’s story
Our bridegroom comes from glory, redeeming grace is come.

Forgive my known obsessions, forgive my hidden faults.
Thy children keep from falling, Thy word my ev’ry thought.
Then I will be made blameless, not I but Christ inside
Thy pleasing son from glory, the law is satisfied.

The heav’ns declare your glory, the skies proclaim love’s story
Our bridegroom comes from glory, redeeming grace is come.

For the Sake of Christ

2008-03-11T12:32:00.000-07:00

Original tune: Onward, Christian Soldiers; Arthur S. Sullivan, 1842-1900.
Philippians 3: 7-14

For the sake of Christ, counting all things loss
That I may know Jesus, suff’rings of the cross
What I did not deserve Christ has won for me.
Counting all things rubbish to be found in Thee

Chorus:
Onward toward the prize to know Christ my Lord
For the worth of Jesus, grace to know him more

That which comes through faith, righteousness of Christ,
That I may attain his resurrection life.
Christ the weight of glory, any means to know
Becoming more like him, grace by faith alone.

Chorus:

Journey through this world, vesting by my king,
May I give up wanting, be Thine offering.
Storing up no treasure on this land to keep
Selling all to invest, fruits of grace to reap.

Chorus:

Be Gracious to Me, O my God

2008-03-11T12:30:00.000-07:00

Original Tune: I Sing the Mighty Power of God (Forest Green); Traditional English Melody
Psalm 51

Be gracious to me, O my God, according to Thy love.
O Wash me clean from all my sins and place in me Thy word.
For I was conceived in sin’s home, I cannot hide from Thee.
No good I do will change my plight, Thy grace must transform me.

Our Father is a loving God; He calls us to his home.
Return to him through Jesus Christ, He from Thy righteous throne.
Believe that God has died for you; your sins are crucified.
For Jesus bore our shame and loss; in love, God justified.

O Grant us faith that we may know the riches of Thy grace.
Make my heart hear Thy gladness, Lord, receive all love’s embrace.
Restore in me Thy joy, I pray; lead me in the right way.
Then I will teach transgressors truth and sinners will be saved.

Preach to my soul Thy promises for I am impotent.
Cast out my fear with Holy fire; Thy Spirit to me sent.
For you delight in brokenness; Thy will become my own.
Take all my life and let it shine, predestined for Thy home.

Additional verses to "Man of Sorrows," What a Name

2008-03-11T12:13:00.000-07:00

I propose these verses to be 2, 3, and 4 inserted. My dear friend/pastor Barry requested I write additional verses in order to lengthen the song.

2. Overcomes depravity, with a word he sets me free
Gift of faith, I now believe; Hallelujah, what a Savior!

3. Holy Spirit brings new life; Comfort, help amid the strife
Condemned sinner now made right; Hallelujah, what a Savior!

4. Sing we now the work of grace, Son of God who pleads my case
At the cross love took my place; Hallelujah, what a Savior!

Now to Him Who is Able

2008-02-28T21:24:00.001-08:00

Original tune: Holy Bible, Book Divine; William B. Bradbury, 1816-1868. (Aletta)
Romans 16:25; Eph. 3:20; Jude 24

Now to Him who is able
To do more than we could ask.
Glory be to Christ our God.
He who works His will in us.

Now to Him who is able
To strengthen by his own word.
Glory be to Christ our God.
He who loves to dwell in us.

Now to Him who is able
To keep us from falling away.
Glory be to Christ our God.
He who lives presents us pure.

Now to Him who is able
With great joy delights in us.
Glory be to Christ our God.
He alone deserves all praise.

Nothing Will Separate

2008-01-28T20:56:00.000-08:00

Original tune: Living for Jesus; C. Harold Lowden, 1883-1960
Romans 8:15-39

Nothing will ever separate God's love,
No height or distance nor pow'r from above.
If God is for us who can be opposed,
He gave his own son, the redeemed, he chose.

Chorus:
What can we say to these things if God has justified,
There is no other judgment since God, he cannot lie.
His faithfulness eternal; His Christ, our ransom gave,
God said nothing will separate his love for those he saves.

Our present suff’rings cannot be compared
The weight of glory in Christ we now share.
In hope we wait for redemption secure
Christ is our future, the cross is our cure.

Chorus:

We know in all things God works for the good.
To those who love God, who trust him for good.
For you received not a spirit of fear
But of adoption, our father is near.

Chorus:

Greater Love Hath No Other

2008-01-23T19:27:00.000-08:00

Original tune: Songs of Praise the Angels Sang; John Antes, 1740-1811; arr. John B. Wilkes, 1785-1869 (Monkland)
John 15:13, 16

Greater love hath no other, still Christ died for the sinner.
You chose not but I chose you, friends you are who bear good fruit.

Born to love his enemies, come to make them just and free
Then amid their violent hate, Jesus drank wrath’s cup of fate.

Glory! Ring the bells again; Christ has crushed the curse of sin
Songs of praise, arise O Church, sing to God his matchless worth.

Saving love, how can it be; Jesus lives to intercede.
Stand in awe, the king of kings; great High Priest, our offering.

Perfect love, our redemption; sealed our right of adoption.
Signed in blood, our brother’s work; hope is our new heav’n and earth.

Solo Christo!

2007-12-31T10:03:00.000-08:00

Original tune: The Strife is O’er; Giovanni P. Da Palestrina, 1525-1994; adapt. William Henry Monk, 1823-1889.
Acts 4:12

How irresistible His grace that drew me out of sin’s dark place.
No more can I resist his face; Sola Gratia!

Now Christ alone becomes my all by faith received upon his call
Transforming light, I cannot fall; Sola Fide!

No other name can men be saved apart from Christ, God’s wrath remains.
Turn now to Christ in humble praise; Solo Christo!

He who began this work in you will surely raise all things anew.
The Triune God, all glory due; Hallelujah!

Thy word alone upholds all things, alone can make my heart to sing.
O death, O grave, where now thy sting; Solo Christo!

Not To Us

2007-12-31T10:01:00.000-08:00

Original tune: No, Not One; George C. Hugg, 1848-1907.
Ps. 115:1, Col. 1:16f.

In Christ we move and we have our being,
Not to us, not to us.
But to His name do we give all glory,
Not to us, not to us.

Chorus:
By him all things hold together
All things high and all things low
Every inch of creation bending
Not to us, not to us.

Every moment of hist’ry written
Not to us, not to us.
All to the praise of the Christ who’s risen
Not to us, not to us.

Chorus:

While we are here we must tell the story
Not to us, not to us.
To spread the fame of our Savior’s glory
Not to us, not to us.

Chorus:

Behold, the Gift

2007-12-11T18:58:00.000-08:00

Original tune: God of Our Fathers (National Hymn); George W. Warren, 1828-1902

Behold, the gift of God has come to man,
One silent night his glory filled the land.
Below was heard, the promised Savior’s cry.
The Triune God, a myst'ry wrapped inside.

Christ is the branch of Jesse’s lineage.
He is the son of God’s own righteousness.
Born unto us, oppressed by injustice.
Brightest of light shone forth in our darkness.

From majesty to manger now he lay.
As tender shoot, he grew to show the way.
He would be crushed for our transgressions all.
The Son of Man come ransom sinner’s fall.

Born unto us, this child will lead us home.
Lead us to light, from sin no more roam.
Behold our God has come to dwell in us.
Immanuel, forever God with us.

For Unto Us

2007-12-11T16:31:00.000-08:00

Original tune: Lift Up Your Heads; Thomas Williams’ Psalmodia Evangelica, (Truro) 1789.

For unto us the Christ is born, behold the Savior, we adore.
The Creator transcends our space; the wisdom of his wondrous grace.

He came to live among his own; he had no place to call his home.
We heard his voice, we saw his face; the beauty of his loving grace.

He knew us all, we knew him not; twas born to fill the Father’s plot.
A cruel world, his arms embrace; the power of amazing grace.

Our hope is born, the light of men, how Jesus came to die for sin.
The Ransomed sing from ev’ry race; the music of his saving grace.

Communion Prayer

2007-11-30T13:43:00.000-08:00

Original Tune: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross; Lowell Mason, 1792-1872
Inspired From the Book of Common Prayer

We presume not Thy table, Lord
Thy mercy calls us to commune
Trust not in our own righteousness
But in the merits of Thy Son.

Worthy we’re not to gather Thy crumbs
Blessed is the Lord who calls us; come!
His mercy made a living way
For He is satisfied by One.

Grant, gracious Lord, for us to take
The bread and blood that Christ became
That we may walk in forgiveness
Grow in new life and Thine in us.

Fan into flame Thy Spirit’s work
That we may be one holy church
May love abound and freedom bring
Hearts ever changed, more like our King.

For To Live Is Christ

2007-10-11T16:06:00.000-07:00

Original tune: The Old Rugged Cross; George Bennard, 1873-1960.
2 Timothy 4: 7, Philippians 1:21, 3:8-11,14

I have fought the good fight; I have finished the race.
The faith I have kept not by sight.
I have poured out my life as an off ‘ring for Christ.
For to die is my soul glorified.

Chorus:

For to live is Christ and die is gain.
Thanks to God who has loved my poor soul.
For His grace to me, not in vain.
He has promised to finish the goal.

I press on toward the prize for the Christ who has died.
For his glory is kept for the wise.
So our labor is right to produce harvest white
Until I hear the call from the skies.

Chorus:

For I count all things loss for the worth of the cross
And to share in his suff’ring for me.
To be changed, more like Christ. Wear his name; show his light.
To be raised by his glory and might.

Chorus:

May our children all be a bright light used by Thee
And join us in great jubilee.
We will finely be dressed in our body of rest
What joy is now, forever blessed.

Chorus:

The Cross of Jesus

2007-09-26T15:15:00.000-07:00

Original tune: What child is This (Greensleeves); Traditional English Melody, 16th Century; harmony, John Stainer, 1840-1901.
Psalm 8

The Cross of Jesus tells the truth of man’s own heart condition
Rejecting Christ who came to serve, the God of peace and wisdom.
What, what is man that God be mindful of and consider?
Grace, grace to love him more than all creation’s splendor.

The Cross of Jesus tells the truth of mercy and of justice.
How Jesus died to ransom his own children from his judgment.
What, what is man that God be mindful of and consider?
Grace, grace to love him more than all creation’s splendor.

From lips of children, infant cries, the heaven’s long to listen
Thine enemies are silenced at the sound of gospel witness.
What, what is man that God be mindful of and consider?
Grace, grace to love him more than all creation’s splendor.

Come near come far all here below, behold the man of sorrows
Who came to bear the sinful curse and purge the earth of his foes.
What, what is man that God be mindful of and consider?
Grace, grace to love him more than all creation’s splendor.

O Hail the Sovereign king whose love hath bore the wrath of nations
His seal is set upon his bride, she bears no condemnation.
What, what is man that God be mindful of and consider?
Grace, grace to love him more than all creation’s splendor.

Awesome In This Place (additional verses)

2007-09-18T19:48:00.000-07:00

Original words and music: Awesome In This Place; David Billington. C. 1992 Integrity's Hosanna! Music.

As I come into your presence, past the gates of praise,
into your sanctuary, till we're standing face to face.
I look upon your countenance, I see the fullness of your grace,
and I can only bow down and say: "You are Awesome in this place, Mighty God.
You are awesome in this place, Abba Father.
You are worthy of all praise, to you our lives we raise
You are awesome in this place, Mighty God."

He came humbly as a servant; born of flesh, our King
To purchase our redemption, he became sin's offering.
I contemplate the birth of Christ; behold the fullness of God's grace.
And I can only bow down and say, "You are Awesome in this place…

For the wise men came to worship; men and angels sing.
Humanity had waited; salvation God would bring.
His Covenant of grace is born; behold the fullness of God's face.
So let us humbly bow down and say; "You are Awesome in this place…

Born, Son of Man, a Savior Blessed

2007-09-18T19:45:00.000-07:00

Original tune: All Creatures of Our God and King; Geistliche Kirchengesang 1623; harm. Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958.
Isaiah 9:2-7, Zechariah 13:1, John 3:13

Born, son of man, a Savior blessed
Who came from God in humbleness.
Alleluia, Alleluia
How shepherds heard the heavens sing
How shepherds bowed with trembling knee.
O Praise Him; O praise him
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

See this child born in Bethlehem
Who comes as pure and spotless lamb.
Alleluia, Alleluia
How God provides for sinful men,
How merciful did heaven send.
O Praise Him; O praise him
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

Light of the world in darkness fill,
Laid in a manger of God's zeal.
Alleluia, Alleluia
Forever justice through his son;
Redeeming mercy, Holy one.
O Praise Him; O praise him
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

Transcendent God for us to know
Opens a fount that ever flows.
Alleluia, Alleluia
Come, drink the waters and be saved,
See, the Son takes our sins away.
O Praise Him; O praise him
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

O Magnify the Lord

2007-08-14T19:56:00.000-07:00

Original tune: It Came upon a Midnight Clear; Richard Storrs Willis, 1819-1900
Luke 1:46-55

O magnify the Lord with me, exalt his name on high.
Our king is born in Bethlehem; the virgin Mary's cry.
"Why me," my Lord a peasant girl, "would God's own glory fill?"
The mighty one has done great things to prove his sovereign will.

Come all and marvel at this gift, the son of God's own birth.
The world will hear the Savior cry, we know not of his worth.
Yet he will bear our sin for us, the child divine, he came.
And though rejected by us all we celebrate his name.

He scatters all the proud of heart and draws the humble near.
Fills all the wanting souls with good, mercy toward those who fear.
Look now to Christ who overcomes is born this day to men.
Fall down upon your knees, repent; forgiveness of our sin.

O magnify the Lord with me, exalt his name on high.
Our king is born in Bethlehem; the sinner's hope is nigh.
Rejoice and sing like Mary sang, unfailing love, his name.
and he is faithful to redeem and spread his sovereign fame.

The Thorns, the Nails, Hammer and Wood

2007-08-14T19:46:00.000-07:00

Original tune: Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee (St. Agnes), John B. Dykes, 1823-1876

The thorns, the nails, hammer and wood;
familiar tools of mine,
My tongue, my hands and angry heart,
all party to the crime.

The taunts, the cheers and mocking crowd
demand his blood be spilled.
My evil drive be entertained,
My soul's dark thirst be filled.

All were in Adam when he sinned,
the nations soon dispersed.
Everyone born of flesh will die
because of sin's great curse.

Our only help and hope is this:
Jesus be crucified.
The thorns he wore, the nails and wood;
serve as my saving cry.

My shameful state was laid on Christ,
my violent crimes he bore.
For his great love became a curse;
though her was rich, made poor.

The thorns, the nails, hammer and wood;
God used for good to raise.
My tongue, my hands and contrite heart;
all for God's use and praise.

How Merciful Did Grace Abound!

2007-07-04T06:36:00.000-07:00

Original tune: The First Lord’s Day (Spingbrook); William N. McElrath, 1932-
1 Peter 2:9,10. Rom. 8: 20-25. Rev. 21

Christ called me out of dark despair; the law exposed my shame.
But bursting through the darkness his light of grace overcame.

How merciful did grace abound! That broke the curse, my chains.
For Christ has won my right to live, His Sovereign freedom reigns.

Love bore the sin of Adam’s race, creation groans in pain.
But soon its vindication comes, the last of sin’s domain.

How merciful did grace abound! That broke the curse, my chains.
For Christ has won my right to live, His Sovereign freedom reigns.

A shout will call from pole to pole, His sheep will gather near.
And for eternity we’ll praise, our faith will be made clear.

How merciful did grace abound! That broke the curse, my chains.
For Christ has won my right to live, His Sovereign freedom reigns.

A new heaven and earth will be our home of endless joy
For Christ who calls us out of death, our lives he will employ.

How merciful did grace abound! That broke the curse, my chains.
For Christ has won my right to live, His Sovereign freedom reigns.

O Jesus, My Rock and Refuge

2007-07-04T06:32:00.000-07:00

Original tune: America the Beautiful; Samuel A. Ward 1847-1903
Eph. 2:14-16

O Jesus, my rock and refuge on which my hope remains.
For He alone has saved my soul and from God’s wrath, my shame.
My freedom won, my chains undone. Redemption paid in blood.
God put to death the enmity that kept me from His love.

O beautiful the hands and feet that brought the gospel near.
Christ knew no sin yet suffered mine; the love of God appeared.
Amazing Grace, Amazing Love, salvation raptures me.
I once was lost but grace has found, now Jesus I believe.

O perfect love cast out my fear and give me faith to stand.
Against my own and worldly way to live as Christ commands.
For blessed are the ones who walk in spirit so divine,
Who stumble not in Christ own love and reach the hopeful prize.

Forgive my Unbelief

2007-06-27T16:30:00.000-07:00

Original Tune: Breathe on Me, Breath of God; Robert Jackson, 1840-1914.
Mark 9:24, 1 John 2:5-6

Forgive my unbelief; my faith is wayward still.
Often I’m tossed by fear and doubt when I look to my will.

Forgive my unbelief; I misinterpret pain.
Thy work of grace is for my good, to learn your blessed name.

Forgive my unbelief when I manipulate.
Often I care what man may think, help me, my sin to hate.

Forgive my unbelief; my words reveal the heart.
Assuming ill within my thoughts divides the church apart.

Teach me to love Jesus that I may trust His heart.
That I may walk as Jesus walked and ne’er from grace depart.

Come ye Church, Rejoicing!

2007-05-25T14:15:00.000-07:00

Original tune: Ring the Bells of Heaven; George F. Root, 1820-1895

Come ye Church, rejoicing! Gather with the saints.
Sing unto the Lord with all your heart!
Greet each other gladly; show humility,
Preach the holy truth that sets men free.

Refrain: Praise Him, Praise Him, let your voices ring.
Hail Him; Hail Him as the Sovereign King.
Come ye Church, rejoicing to the wedding feast
Christ for us has won the victory.

Go, encourage others; help them on the way.
Pray for peace and hunger for the word.
Go, prepare the table; take the wine and bread.
Follow Christ the true and living head.

Refrain:

Come ye Church, rejoicing! Gather in the fields.
Reap the harvest chosen in the Lord.
Sing for joy ye ransomed, Christ returns for you.
Lift your eyes, His glory to pursue.

Refrain:

O Change my Heart, O God! My Heart!

2007-05-25T14:13:00.000-07:00

Original Tune: Just As I Am; William B. Bradbury, 1816-1868
James 4:1-2, Jeremiah 17:9, Psalm 51:10

My heart, the source of quarrels and fights, for I desire and think I’m right.
I criticize; complain by night, O change my heart, O God! My heart!

The depth of my own sinful state is strong enough to steal and hate.
I trust thy blood while love’s law break, O change my heart, O God! My heart!

The heart’s deceitful above all things, for who can know, who can redeem?
Diseased within, my heart I bring, O change my heart, O God! My heart!

Create in me a heart that’s clean; renew my soul, your grace to cling.
And draw me near for hope unseen, O change my heart, O God! My heart!

Go and Build My House

2007-05-09T07:53:00.000-07:00

Original Music: For the Fruit of All Creation (Ar Hyd Y Nos); Traditional Welsh Melody
Haggai 1:2-14

Go and build my house, my treasure; thus says the Lord.
You have sought your own self-pleasure; thus says the Lord.
Consider your sowing, reaping; frustrated the life your seeking.
Go and build my house, my treasure; thus says the Lord.

All the work and goods you purchase; God blows away.
While God’s work becomes a token, time yet for play?
Give yourself to higher callings, for the ones in sin, still falling.
Go and build my house, my treasure; thus says the Lord.

I am with you as you seek me with all your heart.
Take the courage to believe me with all your heart.
For obeying stirs God’s spirit as the people turn to fear Him.
Go and build my house, my treasure; thus says the Lord.

O How He Loves You and Me (Revision)

2007-05-09T07:51:00.000-07:00

Original music: O How He Loves You and Me; Kurt Kaiser 1934-

O how he loves you and me, O how he loves you and me,
He gave his life as an offering for sin
O how he loves you, O how he loves me
O how he loves you and me.

Jesus to Calv’ry did go, His love for mankind to show,
What he did there brought hope from despair,
O how he loves you, O how he loves me,
O how he loves you and me.

He is God’s glory and light, Jesus doth make all things right,
He is the way, only truth, and the life.
O how he loves you, O how he loves me,
O how he loves you and me.

O how he loves you and me, sent here so we might believe,
He died our death so that we might be free.
O how he’s given, I am forgiven,
O how he lives, I believe.

I Know My Redeemer Has Stood In My Place

2007-04-06T13:45:00.000-07:00

Original Music: Immortal, Invisible, God only Wise; Welsh Hymn Tune: St. Denio
Job 19:25-27,

I know my Redeemer has stood in my place.
He came for Salvation; I’m saved by his grace.
The enemy crushed and the will is unbound
Through works of my Savior, I’m raised from the ground.

My pardon is purchased; I’m free to give praise.
The veil has been lifted my eyes fix their gaze,
Upon thy great glory of Jesus the Son.
The splendor and wonder, great victory won.

All blessing and promise are mine to receive
By faith in my Savior, I live to believe.
O Sovereign, Jehovah, the great trinity,
Continue to save me, thy nature I need.

I know my Redeemer has stood in my place,
My helper and teacher to demonstrate faith.
Proclaiming good news of forgiveness of sin
Found only in Jesus, thy mercy did send.

God Will Be Found

2007-03-30T20:17:00.000-07:00

Original Music: Londonderry; traditional Irish Melody
Psalm 32:5-6, Rom. 1:17, Heb. 11:6

God will be found by you who seek with all your heart.
God will not hide his face to those who praise.
Your heart will leap with joy as you obey his word
Turn now to Christ, for he has made the way.

Our God is great. His loving kindness will not fail.
His grace is strong to save you from his wrath.
Only in Christ is found the peace and joy of God.
Deny yourself and turn to Christ in faith to live.

Create in me a clean and willing heart to love.
Wash me in Thy new mercies from above.
My will is still an enemy of heaven’s gate.
Take all from me and give me righteous faith.

Our God is great. His loving kindness will not fail.
His grace is strong to save you from his wrath.
Only in Christ is found the peace and joy of God.
Deny yourself and turn to Christ in faith to live.

Take up the cross and live a life that seems so strange.
Invest this life in gospel ministry.
Live among men that they may see your faith as gain.
And know that Christ is worth the life you leave.

Our God is great. His loving kindness will not fail.
His grace is strong to save you from his wrath.
Only in Christ is found the peace and joy of God.
Deny yourself and turn to Christ in faith to live.

I Believe This

2007-03-18T12:58:00.000-07:00

Original Music: Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior; William H. Doane, 1832-1915.

I believe in God the Father, Christ his only son.
I believe the Holy Spirit, God yet three in one.

Chorus: I believe this, my heart’s only cry,
Faith alone in Christ exalted. I shall never die.

I believe the incarnation, God became a man.
Both divine and human vesture, Come redeem God’s plan.

Chorus: I believe this, my heart’s only cry,
Faith alone in Christ exalted. I shall never die.

I believe the death of Jesus, God atoned for sin.
I believe in his perfection, purged the guilt within.

Chorus: I believe this, my heart’s only cry,
Faith alone in Christ exalted. I shall never die.

I believe the resurrection, Christ rose from the dead.
He ascended into heaven, reigns as priestly head.

Chorus: I believe this, my heart’s only cry,
Faith alone in Christ exalted. I shall never die.

I believe in Christ returning for the bride he loves.
He will vindicate her glory, persevere in love.

Chorus: I believe this, my heart’s only cry,
Faith alone in Christ exalted. I shall never die.

Lord, Forgive Us of Our Sins (confession)

2007-02-12T13:16:00.000-08:00

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

2007-02-10T06:32:00.000-08:00

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

2007-02-10T06:30:00.000-08:00

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

2007-02-08T08:39:00.000-08:00

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

2007-02-08T08:36:00.000-08:00

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.

Chorus:

Who is God like Jehovah?

2007-02-08T08:25:00.000-08:00

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.

Chorus:

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.

Chorus:

Worship in Spirit and Truth

2007-02-01T15:59:00.000-08:00

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

2007-02-01T15:56:00.000-08:00

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.

Chorus:

Upon a Sinner's Cross He Hung

2007-02-01T15:53:00.000-08:00

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.

Chorus:

O Husbands of Earth

2007-02-01T15:50:00.000-08:00

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

2007-02-01T15:46:00.000-08:00

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.

Unto the Least of These

2007-01-16T13:01:00.000-08:00

Original tune: What Wondrous Love Is This; William Walker’s Southern Harmony, 1835; arr. William J. Reynolds, 1920
Matthew 25:34-45, 7:23, Revelation 13:8

Unto the least of these, God is love, God is love.
Unto the least of these, God is love.
Unto the least of these Christ our theology,
For the whole world to see God is love, God is love.
For the whole world to see God is love.

Go and do unto these in my name, in my name.
Go and do unto these in my name.
Go and do unto me, love even least of these,
For the whole world to see God has come, God has come.
For the whole world to see God has come.

Love those who are in need rapt in sin, rapt in sin.
Love those who are in need rapt in sin.
Help those who are in need bound in sin’s poverty,
For the whole world to see God is near, God is near.
For the whole world to see God is near.

Unto the least of these preach the word, preach the word.
Unto the least of these preach the word.
Unto the least of these tell them of Calvary,
Salvation rich and free found in Christ, found in Christ.
Salvation rich and free found in Christ.

Is your name written down in God’s love, in God’s love?
Is your name written down in God’s love?
Is your name written down, are you in God’s love found?
For the whole world to see, God will judge, God will judge.
For the whole world to see, God will judge.

What Shall I Render to the Lord (Ps. 116:12)

2006-12-30T09:19:00.000-08:00

Original Music: For the Beauty of the Earth; Conrad Kocher, 1786-1872; adapt. William Henry Monk, 1823-1889.

What shall I render to the Lord, for thy mercy shown to me?
How shall I live to please thy name, Thou hast dealt so bountifully.
Gracious Lord, more love we need to accomplish all for Thee.

Show thy glory to inspire, grant us hearts that will forgive.
May our affections be Thine own, for by faith we all shall live.
Gracious Lord, more love we need to accomplish all for Thee.

For the prize that waits us all, grant us grace to finish strong.
Till we rest in heaven’s land, present suff’rings here not long.
Gracious Lord, more love we need to accomplish all for Thee.

What shall I render to the Lord, all his benefits are mine.
Give thy grace to lose this life, to attain new life sublime.
Gracious Lord, more love we need to accomplish all for Thee.

Blessed Are Those (Mt.5:3-12)

2006-12-18T09:19:00.000-08:00

Original Music: How Great Thou Art, Stuart K. Hine; 1899

Blessed are those who are yet poor in spirit.
Consider what great mercy God has shown.
For theirs will be thy kingdom now in heaven
Secured for all, God’s grace has ever known.

Chorus: Blessed are those, whom God would spare his wrath
They will receive, who have believed.
Blessed are those, for God has shed his blood.
Blessed are those who have believed.

Blessed are those who mourn for sin and evil.
Consider what great glory did offend.
For they shall know true comfort and compassion,
Chosen in Christ, whose enemies befriend.

Blessed are those who want and thirst for goodness.
Consider what great happiness is found.
For they will know thy joy and satisfaction,
In Christ alone, who bore our curse and crown.

Blessed are those who strive for peace in meekness.
Consider what great pow’r God laid aside.
For they shall be called his own sons and daughters,
Purchased by God, in Christ now made alive.

Blessed are those who suffer for His namesake.
Consider what great sorrow God did bear.
For theirs will be a great reward in heaven,
A crown of life, eternal joy to share.

As Oft As We Gather Together

2006-12-18T09:14:00.000-08:00

Original Music: I Stand Amazed in the Presence, Charles H. Gabriel; 1856-1932.

We take this bread in remembrance of Christ who died willingly.
Who gave his life as a ransom, atonement to set men free.
How marvelous! How wonderful! Is this bread broken for me.
How marvelous! How wonderful! Is the Savior’s blood for me.

We drink this cup in remembrance; the wrath that he bore was mine.
He took my guilt and my judgment, released by his blood divine.
How marvelous! How wonderful! Is this bread broken for me.
How marvelous! How wonderful! Is the Savior’s blood for me.

We take this meal in remembrance, at peace with our fellow man
Receiving thy word with conviction, in Christ alone we stand.
How marvelous! How wonderful! Is this bread broken for me.
How marvelous! How wonderful! Is the Savior’s blood for me.

We worship the triune creator, whose wisdom confounds the wise.
This gospel we preach to the nations is life for the soul that dies.
How marvelous! How wonderful! Is this bread broken for me.
How marvelous! How wonderful! Is the Savior’s blood for me.

As oft as we gather together, remind of the Christ who gives.
His mercies are new every morning; his grace is ours to live.
How marvelous! How wonderful! Is this bread broken for me.
How marvelous! How wonderful! Is the Savior’s blood for me.

Christ Alive Within (baptism)

2006-12-06T15:04:00.000-08:00

Original Music: I surrender All, Winfield S. Weeden, 1847-1908.

Let the waters over take me. In thy death, Lord, bury me.
I confess my sin and hatred, by your mercy, I believe.
Wash away my sin. Make me new again.
Raise me up from condemnation. Christ alive within.

Death to life by resurrection, let Thy power reign in me
Walking daily, Spirit guiding, wanting more and more to see.
Wash away my sin. Make me new again.
Raise me up from condemnation. Christ alive within

Let me know thy great assurance, once made public, all to see.
Fill me with your joy and knowledge, Thy baptism reminds me.
Wash away my sin. Make me new again.
Raise me up from condemnation. Christ alive within

The Love of Christmas

2006-11-14T20:27:00.000-08:00

Original Music: Living for Jesus, C. Harold Lowden, 1883-1963

The love of Christmas is Christ come to earth
Born of a virgin, immaculate birth.
The faithful promise long spoken from God,
Giving creation the hope of his love.

Chorus:
O Jesus, Lord and Savior, is God’s own answer to
Thy just demand and payment that I’m indebted to,
My sins deserve thy judgment,
My pride deceives my heart,
The hope God gave on Christmas day,
Laid humbly in the dark.

The gift of Christmas is life from above,
Wrapped in man’s nature to demonstrate love.
Divine forbearance passed over our sin,
Making atonement to justify men.

Chorus:

The love of Christmas, the light of the world
Came to the darkness to find his lost pearl.
Joy in the morning by grace we are found
The Christmas treasure; God’s love has come down.

Chorus:

Such love constrains me to do thy good will
What I once hated now long to fulfill.
Thy Holy Spirit gives faith and true life
Born of thy goodness, an end to sin’s strife.

Chorus:

In That Day

2006-11-07T10:01:00.000-08:00

Original Music: I want to be a Christian, Negro spiritual; adapt. Frederick Work, 1879-1942
(Amos 9: 11-15, Rev. 21: 2-5)

Christian hope in God’s own coming in that day, in that day
Christian hope in God’s own coming in that day.
In that day, (in that day) In that day, (in that day)
God will raise the holy remnant in that day.

Christian live for God’s own glory in that day, in that day
Christian live for God’s own glory in that day.
In that day, (in that day) In that day, (in that day)
God will raise the fortunes fallen in that day.

God will wipe away all suff’ring in that day, in that day
God will wipe away all suff’ring in that day.
In that day, (in that day) In that day, (in that day)
Behold Christ makes all things new in that day.

God will live among his people in that day, in that day
God will live among his people in that day.
In that day, (in that day) In that day, (in that day)
God’s own King will reign forever in that day.

Go rest high in God’s own dwelling in that day, in that day
Go rest high in God’s own dwelling in that day.
In that day, (in that day) In that day, (in that day)
God will raise the holy city in that day.

Prophets Have Spoken (Amos 3-9)

2006-10-10T14:46:00.000-07:00

Original Music: Morning has broken, Traditional Gaelic Melody; arr. Mark Hayes, (1953- )

Prophets have spoken, word of God’s knowledge,
Judgment is coming, thus says the Lord.
Praise for his loving, come now in judging
Praise for his mercy, sorrow’s reward.

Fallen from freedom, fallen all nations,
Rise up repentant, thus says the Lord.
Woe to his chosen, who live in comfort,
Woe to the prideful, judged by the sword.

Justice is speaking, yield to its teaching
Prophets of mercy, your soul to live.
Hear, O my people, thy gracious warning,
“Return and love me, seek good and live.”

God sends an offering, worship that’s pleasing
Praise for His patience, He does not sleep.
Praise Him for Jesus, remnant of Joseph
God’s own redemption, promise He keeps.

God of all glory that you would save us,
Obstinate people, Jesus our plea.
Salvation spoken, Curse in him broken,
Praise His perfection, Jesus our King.

Hallelujah, O what a Savior
Infinite wisdom, bless’d trinity.
Praise to the Father, Son, Holy Spirit
Praise for their gladness, eternally.

Grace that’s Sovereign Free

2006-10-09T19:04:00.000-07:00

Original Music: Amazing Grace; (anonymous) Traditional American Melody from Carrell and Clayton's Virginia Harmon; 1831 arr: Edwin Excell.

I heard that Grace became a man,
Divine humility,
How could such grace have come this far?
But grace that’s Sovereign free.

For God spared not his only son,
To make his glories known.
While dead in sin, all hated Him,
His glory did atone.

This is love not that we love God,
But that he loved us first.
He died our death, displayed God’s worth,
Crushing the dreadful curse.

No works of mine will ever stand,
The flesh will not believe.
It must be grace that conquers man
And cause him to believe.

By grace through faith in Christ alone,
The heart’s only true plea.
His righteousness is made my own,
Imputed unto me.

Praise God for his amazing grace,
Once hung upon the tree.
He bore my sins and wrath deserved,
Oh, grace that’s Sovereign free.

Prepare to meet your God (Amos 4:12f, 5:24)

2006-10-09T18:59:00.000-07:00

Original Music: Breathe on Me, Breath of God; Robert Jackson, 1840-1914
Alternate song: Make me a captive, Lord

Prepare to meet your God,
His judgments all are true.
There’s not one right or rule to claim,
Religion that knows not You.

Prepare to meet your God,
While He may still be found.
His mercy will not be presumed,
His justice like rain, come down.

Prepare to meet your God,
For He who says what’s good.
The counsel of His own delight,
No creature has understood.

Prepare to meet your God,
Nothing but faith will do.
Without true faith in what He gave,
Salvation will turn from you.

Who is this Lord, that speaks,
The God of hosts His name.
Prepare to meet your God and King,
Before His holy fame.

My Lord and portion be (Ps. 119:57)

2006-10-06T15:24:00.000-07:00

Original Music: Nearer, My God, to Thee; Lowell Mason, 1856.

My Lord and portion be, grace to know Thee.
Help me thy word to keep, thy face to seek.
Break all my worldly thoughts,
Take all my selfish wants,
My Lord and portion need
Happy in Thee.

Grace for the contrite heart, only desire,
Forgive all man’s offense; my heart relents.
Cause me to want the right,
Help me to not lose sight,
My Lord and portion need,
Happy in Thee.

Silver and gold I lack, Jesus I have.
Christ has redeemed my soul, making my soul glad.
Surrender vain attempts,
Searching for happiness.
My Lord and portion need
Happy in Thee.

My Lord and portion be, glory to see.
Christ all authority; He sets me free.
There upon Calvary,
Rose up triumphantly.
My Lord and portion need,
Happy in Thee.

Let God Be True!

2006-10-03T09:39:00.000-07:00

(Rom. 3:3-5, Rom. 6:1-2, Psalm 24: 3-5, Mat. 5:10-11)
Original Music: God of Our Fathers, George Warren, 1828-1902.
Alternate tune: Go forth and tell

All men have lied, there’s no one that is good,
All turn aside; we do not what we should.
Is God unjust to bring upon his wrath?
Let God be true! And all else be unmasked.

What should we say, shall we continue sin?
Would not his grace abound to surely win?
May God forbid! His grace is for control.
His grace abounds to sanctify our soul.

Who may ascend, the hill of Christ, the Lord?
And who can stand before God’s holy word?
He with clean hands, a heart that’s only pure,
The blessed one, the Son of God’s pleasure.

Rise up and live, your life is hid in Christ.
Be strong and love, with all heart, soul, and might.
Love even when they persecute the name,
Blessed ye of Christ, what joy and future gain.

I Love You, Lord (3 additional praise verses)

2006-09-25T19:08:00.000-07:00

Original Music: I Love You, Lord, Laurie Klein (1950- ).

I love you Lord,
And I lift my voice,
To worship you.
Oh, my soul, rejoice!
Take joy, my king,
In what you hear:
May it be a sweet, sweet sound
In your ear.

I thank you Lord,
And I raise my voice,
That you would save
Wretched souls, rejoice!
You died my death,
Now live in me:
May I grow in grace and truth
More like thee.

I need you Lord,
And I lift my will,
To know your ways,
Oh, to trust and be still.
Take joy in me,
My life proclaim:
May it be reflective of
Thy holy name.

Forgive me, Lord,
When I don’t believe.
Restore my soul,
Help my unbelief.
Revive in me
Thy strength to know:
Let your glory shine on us,
Spirit control.

Only Jesus

2006-09-25T18:45:00.000-07:00

Original Music: Only Trust Him, John Stockton, (1813-1877).

I do not care to offer thanks or praise God for his good.
My heart is hard; my will is bent, fallen where Adam stood.
Only Jesus, only Jesus, can absolve my sin.
He who made me, recreate me, make me new again.

Sin wrought us pain and suffering, our sorrow justly bear,
The darkness hides thy glorious son who bore the weight unfair.
Only Jesus, only Jesus, can absolve my sin.
He who made me, recreate me, make me new again.

Thy grace alone must overcome and pierce my hardened heart
Cause me to rise and follow near and rend the veil apart.
Only Jesus, only Jesus, can absolve my sin.
He who made me, recreate me, make me new again.

He who died makes all things new; He overcomes all death
Trust only in his righteousness, the soul finds happiness.
Only Jesus, only Jesus, can absolve my sin.
He who made me, recreate me, make me new again.

Love nothing here upon this earth, let goods and kindred go,
Pursue the treasures from above, His freedoms only know.
Only Jesus, only Jesus, can absolve my sin.
He who made me, recreate me, make me new again.

This is Our Savior's Work (The Lord's Supper)

2006-09-25T08:09:00.000-07:00

Original Music: This is My Father’s World, Franklin Sheppard (1852-1930)

This is our Savior’s work
Take, eat this is my flesh
My body broken for your sins
I give to bring you rest.

Chorus
This is our Lord’s command
That we observe this meal
Remember why our Savior died
He intercedes for us still.

This is the Father’s Son
Drink all of this he gives
The one who shed his holy blood
That you and I might live.

Chorus

This meal we now rehearse
Will one day be complete
When all the saints have gathered there
To worship at the feast.

Chorus

Our Savior we proclaim
Accomplished and applied
Redemption for the Father’s own
He lives that we cannot die.

Who is Faithful Like Our God

2006-09-24T18:46:00.000-07:00

Original Music: On Jordan's Stormy Banks, American Folk Hymn; arr. Rigdon McIntosh (1836-1899)

Oh Jesus took my sins and buried them in his holy frame,
He hung in my deserving place and died for his own name.
He is true to his covenant name.
He is true to his covenant name.
Oh, who is faithful like our God,
He is true to his holy name.

Oh Jesus shed his sinless blood to wash my sinful stain,
He gave his life, atoning love, the lamb for sinner slain.
He is true to his covenant name.
He is true to his covenant name.
Oh, who is faithful like our God,
He is true to his holy name.

No substitute can ever please but Jesus crucified,
Trust in his righteousness alone, only grace can satisfy.
He is true to his covenant name.
He is true to his covenant name.
Oh, who is faithful like our God,
He is true to his holy name.

All glory, honor to his holy name for his majesty
Praise father, son, and Holy Ghost, their love has chosen me.
He is true to his covenant name.
He is true to his covenant name.
Oh, who is faithful like our God,
He is true to his holy name.

Why Do the Nations Rage? (Psalm 2)

2006-09-23T18:13:00.000-07:00

Original Music: God Will Take Care of You, W. Stillman Martin (1862-1935)

God is not dead he ne’er resigns
Why do the nations rage?
He reigns above and laughs at them
Why do the nations rage?

Why do the nations rage?
Through history He reigns supreme
He speaks, the wicked fall,
Worship the Sovereign King.

Kings of the earth they take their stand
Why do they plot in vain?
Against the Lord’s anointed one
Why do they plot in vain?

Why do they plot in vain?
Like earthenware, His wrath to bear
He speaks, the wicked fall
Worship the Sovereign King.

Worship the Lord and kiss the son
God may be merciful
Tear off all sin and turn to Him
God may be merciful.

God may be merciful
Our victory, He doth redeem
He speaks, the wicked fall
Worship the Sovereign King.

O Jesus, Who Can Save Me

2006-09-23T13:49:00.000-07:00

Original Music: Near to the Heart of God, Cleland B. McAfee (1866-1944)

Lord here am I with out excuse, sinner condemned unclean,
I traded truth for worldly gain, nothing to you I bring.
O Jesus, who can save me, He who became our sin,
The joy that set before Him, His glory to defend.

O God forgive my wretched ways, foolish in unbelief,
Helpless to know thy righteousness, bound in the dying thief.
O Jesus, who can save me, He who became our sin,
The joy that set before Him, His glory to defend.

My sin is known in piercing light, before the Almighty,
My only hope is Jesus Christ, before thy mercy seat.
O Jesus, who can save me, He who became our sin,
The joy that set before Him, His glory to defend.

All condemnation now released, for sinners justified,
who live by faith in Christ alone, God fully satisfied.
O Jesus, who can save me, He who became our sin,
The joy that set before Him, His glory to defend.