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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lord, Forgive Us of Our Sins (confession)

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail

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

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

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

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

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

I Once Did Bear the Wrath of God

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Great Salvation Full and Free

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

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

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

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

Chorus:

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

Chorus:

I'll Exult in God my Strength

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

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

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

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

Chorus:

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

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.

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Worship in Spirit and Truth

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


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

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


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

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

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

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

Watch and Wait for Delivery

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

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

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

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

Chorus:

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

Chorus:

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

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