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:
Monday, December 31, 2007
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Behold, the Gift
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.
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
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.
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.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Communion Prayer
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.
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.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
For To Live Is Christ
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:
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:
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
The Cross of Jesus
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.
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.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Awesome In This Place (additional verses)
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…
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
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.
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.
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
O Magnify the Lord
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.
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
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.
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.
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
How Merciful Did Grace Abound!
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.
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
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.
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.
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Forgive my Unbelief
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.
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.
Friday, May 25, 2007
Come ye Church, Rejoicing!
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:
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!
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!
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!
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Go and Build My House
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.
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)
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.
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.
Friday, April 06, 2007
I Know My Redeemer Has Stood In My Place
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.
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.
Friday, March 30, 2007
God Will Be Found
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.
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.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
I Believe This
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.
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.
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