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.
Monday, February 12, 2007
Saturday, February 10, 2007
The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail
Original tune: All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name; Oliver Holden, 1765-1844.
Matthew 16:18f, Matthew 13:23, Ephesians 6:11-19
The gates of hell shall not prevail against the Lord’s kingdom
Go forth and spread the saving news that all who hear may come.
Go forth and spread the saving news that all who hear may come.
The weapons of this war put on with love and constant prayer
For man is not our enemy but forces everywhere.
For man is not our enemy but forces everywhere.
Put on the armor full, hold fast, and march into the fields
Fear not your King has conquered there and bring his fruit and yields.
Fear not your King has conquered there and bring his fruit and yields.
The kingdom keys belong to you, take courage and proclaim
Resist your pride and guard Christ’s Church to show his worth and fame.
Resist your pride and guard Christ’s Church to show his worth and fame.
Matthew 16:18f, Matthew 13:23, Ephesians 6:11-19
The gates of hell shall not prevail against the Lord’s kingdom
Go forth and spread the saving news that all who hear may come.
Go forth and spread the saving news that all who hear may come.
The weapons of this war put on with love and constant prayer
For man is not our enemy but forces everywhere.
For man is not our enemy but forces everywhere.
Put on the armor full, hold fast, and march into the fields
Fear not your King has conquered there and bring his fruit and yields.
Fear not your King has conquered there and bring his fruit and yields.
The kingdom keys belong to you, take courage and proclaim
Resist your pride and guard Christ’s Church to show his worth and fame.
Resist your pride and guard Christ’s Church to show his worth and fame.
I Once Did Bear the Wrath of God
Original tune: O Christ, Our Hope, Our Heart’s Desire; Henry W. Greatorex, 1851
Micah 7:8-13, John 5:24-27
I once did bear the wrath of God,
For sin against his glory
Until he pleads my case at last,
My eyes will never see.
God speaks his word into my heart
My eyes behold his dealings.
Though I will fall, He makes me rise
Rejoice, O soul, with singing.
Because of God’s own righteousness
My case in Christ is heard
My enemy no longer wins,
My hope is in His word.
Though all the world around me build
And set their sights on earth.
Help me get rid of lowly things
To show what Christ is worth.
For Jesus came to execute
The justice of his father
With all authority in hand
His chosen, He will gather.
I once did bear the wrath of God,
But Jesus took my place.
And since he pleads my guilty cause
At last, it’s all of grace.
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.
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Great Salvation Full and Free
Original Tune: The Birthday of a King; William Harold Neidlinger, 1863-1924
Luke 24:1-6, Hebrews 9:28
On a hill outside of Jerusalem, God judged our sins that day.
For the cross He came, glory to His name, O the grace we now can say;
He has risen! The stone is rolled away.
He has risen! Glorious day.
Jesus saved my life, by his blood made right;
Great Salvation full and free.
The injustice of man and love of God collided on that day,
And the sky grew black as the curse turned back, O how grace redeemed the way.
Chorus:
At the tomb outside of Jerusalem, the dawn of that first day.
As they entered in, found the two strange men, what a word they spoke that day;
Chorus:
Luke 24:1-6, Hebrews 9:28
On a hill outside of Jerusalem, God judged our sins that day.
For the cross He came, glory to His name, O the grace we now can say;
He has risen! The stone is rolled away.
He has risen! Glorious day.
Jesus saved my life, by his blood made right;
Great Salvation full and free.
The injustice of man and love of God collided on that day,
And the sky grew black as the curse turned back, O how grace redeemed the way.
Chorus:
At the tomb outside of Jerusalem, the dawn of that first day.
As they entered in, found the two strange men, what a word they spoke that day;
Chorus:
I'll Exult in God my Strength
Original tune: Precious Memories; J.B.F. Wright, 1925
Habakkuk 3:17-19, Habakkuk 2:2, 3
Though the fig tree should not blossom
And no fruit be on the vine,
Though the olive yield be rotten
And the fields produce no find.
Chorus: In the God of my Salvation
I’ll exult in God for strength.
Through the suff’rings, I will love Him
I’ll exult in God my strength.
Still our vision waits its filling
Slow it seems it won’t delay.
Come, Lord Jesus, make us willing
Tread on promises you made.
Chorus:
Surely there is hope for sinners
From the dread of wrath to come
There in Jesus, all his splendor
Where from Sovereign mercy sprung.
Chorus:
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?
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:
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Worship in Spirit and Truth
Original Tune: Worthy of Worship; Mark Blankenship, 1943-
John 4:23-24, 1 Peter 5:8, I Peter 2:5,9
O Abba Father, Spirit, and Son we come before you repentant.
Make us more child-like that we might believe.
Simple is your love, our hearts long to see.
God is loving, happy in Jesus.
God is patient, strong arm to free us.
God is saving, seeking true worshipers,
Worship in spirit and truth.
Beware, O children, your enemy, prowling around to devour.
Seeking to steal the glad truth you received.
Pray in the spirit for grace to believe.
God is loving, happy in Jesus.
God is patient, strong arm to free us.
God is saving, seeking true worshipers,
Worship in spirit and truth.
O Holy priesthood, God’s chosen race, proclaim the mercies of Jesus.
Let your light shine in the darkness of men,
Honor all people for God is your friend.
God is loving, happy in Jesus.
God is patient, strong arm to free us.
God is saving, seeking true worshipers,
Worship in spirit and truth.
John 4:23-24, 1 Peter 5:8, I Peter 2:5,9
O Abba Father, Spirit, and Son we come before you repentant.
Make us more child-like that we might believe.
Simple is your love, our hearts long to see.
God is loving, happy in Jesus.
God is patient, strong arm to free us.
God is saving, seeking true worshipers,
Worship in spirit and truth.
Beware, O children, your enemy, prowling around to devour.
Seeking to steal the glad truth you received.
Pray in the spirit for grace to believe.
God is loving, happy in Jesus.
God is patient, strong arm to free us.
God is saving, seeking true worshipers,
Worship in spirit and truth.
O Holy priesthood, God’s chosen race, proclaim the mercies of Jesus.
Let your light shine in the darkness of men,
Honor all people for God is your friend.
God is loving, happy in Jesus.
God is patient, strong arm to free us.
God is saving, seeking true worshipers,
Worship in spirit and truth.
Watch and Wait for Delivery
Original Tune: Have you been to Calvary; Richard D. Baker, 1927-
Micah 7:7, Ps. 32:7, Ps. 68:19f
Do you know all your sins have been paid for in Jesus?
You can know the love of God.
God is pleased by his Son whom he gave to restore you.
Your deliverance is God.
Chorus: I will watch expectantly.
I will wait, for my God will hear me.
So be still, do not fear.
Cast your cares upon Jesus.
Watch and wait for delivery.
Is your heart broken clay from the sin we inherit?
Have you blamed a Holy God?
Will you stop trying hard to repair and make payment?
Place all hope in the one true God.
Chorus:
Is your mind so confused, anxious about life’s trouble?
Will you watch and wait on God?
Have you come to the place of surrender and silence?
Will you listen and trust in God?
Chorus:
Is your strength growing faint, have you cried out in weakness?
Rest your soul in God’s goodness.
As his child, you can know He will never forsake you,
Only trust his faithfulness.
Chorus:
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
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:
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
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 husbands of earth, the leadership bear,
And gratefully love the bride of your care.
Secure and defend her, love only thy wife,
Encourage and praise her till death ends in life.
O husbands of one, do fan into flame,
Desire for thy wife, your love must remain.
The vows you’ve committed must ever be strong,
Beware of contention; the heart prone to wrong.
O keepers of love, forgive all offense,
Secured in God’s grace, give her assurance.
Christ laid down his riches; His life for your soul,
Do love her with patience, as Christ is our goal.
Our children would learn, to hope in God’s love,
In marriage displayed with grace from above.
How mothers and fathers communicate grace,
Reflecting the gospel throughout human race.
What glorious sign that you have believed,
As you love your wife, the world may receive.
The message of God’s love, the proof in the comb,
Our journey made sweeter by love in our home.
O Come to the Waters of Grace
Original tune: In the Garden; C. Austin Miles, 1868-1946.
O come to the waters of grace
By the blood of Jesus, the Savior.
His Salvation came and He changed my name,
He rescued me from danger.
Chorus: For he nailed my shame and he bore my pain
To redeem a wretch as his own.
Purged my sinful flood with his holy blood,
His glory has ever shown.
O come to the waters of grace
For by faith in Jesus who calls thee.
For his voice I hear drawing me; come near
To know His grace more fully.
O come to the waters of grace
To be washed, immersed in God’s freedom.
For the joy aside, He was crucified,
The pleasure of God’s kingdom.
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.
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Unto the Least of These
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.
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.
Saturday, December 30, 2006
What Shall I Render to the Lord (Ps. 116:12)
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.
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.
Monday, December 18, 2006
Blessed Are Those (Mt.5:3-12)
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.
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
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.
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.
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Christ Alive Within (baptism)
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
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
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
The Love of Christmas
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:
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:
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
In That Day
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.
(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.
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Prophets Have Spoken (Amos 3-9)
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.
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.
Monday, October 09, 2006
Grace that’s Sovereign Free
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.
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.
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