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<![CDATA[Oak Crest Baptist Church - Order of Worship]]>Sat, 16 May 2026 16:37:15 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Sunday, May 17, 2026]]>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:48:17 GMThttps://www.oakcrestbaptist.com/order-of-worship/sunday-may-17-2026

Call To Worship

Prelude
Praise Reading – Psalm 5:1-7 Pastor Mike Holt
Welcome and Invocation

Gospel presented
Pastoral Prayer

Hymn of Praise – “Holy, Holy, Holy” #48

Confession of Sin & Reading of the Law

Pastoral Call to Repentance Pastor Matt Jackson
Congregational Reading of the Law – Romans 5:6-8

Assurance & Reading of the Gospel

Hymn of Faith & Assurance – “I Love to Tell the Story” Worship Hymn
Hymn of Faith & Assurance – “Behold Our God” #126
Pastoral Call to Faith & Assurance Pastor Jonathan Cole
Congregational Reading of the Gospel – Titus 3:4-5

Preaching of the Word

Hymn to prepare us for the preaching – “Jesus Is Lord” #102
Sermon – “True Spirituality” – 1 Corinthians - Introduction

Pastor Steve Garrick

Hymn of Response – “Take My Life and Let It Be” #375
Benedictory Reading – 1 Peter 1:3-5
Closing Hymn or Doxology – “I Know Whom I Have Believed” #356
Blessing and Dismissal

Holy, Holy, Holy
1 Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee;
Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty!
God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!

2 Holy, holy, holy! all the saints adore Thee,
Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;
Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee,
Who wert, and art, and evermore shalt be.

3 Holy, holy, holy! tho' the darkness hide Thee,
Tho' the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see;
Only Thou art holy; there is none beside Thee,
Perfect in pow'r, in love, and purity.

4 Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
All Thy works shall praise Thy name, in earth, and sky, and sea;
Holy, holy, holy; merciful and mighty!
God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!

I Love to Tell the Story
1 I love to tell the story
Of unseen things above,
Of Jesus and His glory,
Of Jesus and His love.
I love to tell the story
Because I know 'tis true;
It satisfies my longings
As nothing else can do.

Chorus:
I love to tell the story,
'Twill be my theme in glory
To tell the old, old story
Of Jesus and His love.

2 I love to tell the story;
'Tis pleasant to repeat
What seems each time I tell it,
More wonderfully sweet.
I love to tell the story,
For some have never heard
The message of salvation
From God's own holy Word.

3 I love to tell the story;
For those who know it best
Seem hungering and thirsting
To hear it, like the rest.
And when, in scenes of glory,
I sing the new, new song,
'Twill be the old, old story
That I have loved so long.


Behold Our God

1 Who has held the oceans in His hands?
Who has numbered every grain of sand?
Kings and nations tremble at His voice,
All creation rises to rejoice.

CHORUS
Behold our God seated on His throne
Come, let us adore Him.
Behold our King! Nothing can compare
Come, let us adore Him!

2 Who has given counsel to the Lord?
Who can question any of His words?
Who can teach the One Who knows all things?
Who can fathom all His wondrous deeds?

3 Who has felt the nails upon His hands,
Bearing all the guilt of sinful man?
God eternal humbled to the grave,
Jesus, Savior risen now to reign!

Bridge
Men: You will reign forever.

Women: Let Your glory fill the earth.


Jesus Is Lord

1 ‘’Jesus is Lord” – the cry that echoes through creation:
Resplendent power, eternal Word, our Rock,
The Son of God, the King whose glory fills the heavens,
Yet bids us come to taste this living Bread.

2 “Jesus is Lord” – whose voice sustains the stars and planets,
Yet in His wisdom laid aside His crown,
Jesus the Man, who washed our feet, who bore our suffering,
Became a curse to bring salvation’s plan.

3 “Jesus is Lord” – the tomb is gloriously empty,
Not even death could crush this King of love.
The price is paid, the chains are loosed, and we’re forgiven,
And we can run into the arms of God.

4 “Jesus is Lord”’ – a shout of joy, a cry of anguish,
As He returns, and every knee bows low.
Then every eye and every heart will see His glory,
The Judge of all will take His children home.



Take My Life and Let It Be

1 Take my life and let it be
Consecrated, Lord, to Thee;
Take my moments and my days;
Let them flow in ceaseless praise.

Refrain
Take my heart, it is Thine own;
It shall be Thy royal throne.
Take my life and let it be
Consecrated, Lord, to Thee.

2 Take my hands and let them move
At the impulse of Thy love;
Take my feet and let them be
Swift and beautiful for Thee.

3 Take my voice and let me sing
Always, only, for my King;
Take my lips and let them be
Filled with messages from Thee.

4 Take my love, my Lord, I pour
At Thy feet its treasure store;
Take my self and I will be
Ever, only, all for Thee.

I Know Whom I Have Believed

3 I know not how the Spirit moves,
Convincing men of sin,
Revealing Jesus thro' the Word,
Creating faith in Him.

Refrain
But "I know whom I have believed,
And am persuaded that He is able
To keep that which I've committed
Unto Him against that day."
]]><![CDATA[Sunday, May 10, 2026]]>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:07:31 GMThttps://www.oakcrestbaptist.com/order-of-worship/sunday-may-10-2026

Call To Worship

Prelude
Praise Reading – Psalm 46:6-7 Pastor Steve Garrick
Welcome and Invocation (Mother’s Day Recognition)

Gospel presented
Pastoral Prayer

Hymn of Praise – “God Is Our Strength and Refuge” Worship Hymn

Confession of Sin & Reading of the Law

Pastoral Call to Repentance Pastor Shannon Whisenhunt
Congregational Reading of the Law – Colossians 3:5-10

Assurance & Reading of the Gospel

Hymn of Faith & Assurance – “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” #61
Hymn of Faith & Assurance – “The Secret Place” #51
Pastoral Call to Faith & Assurance Pastor Mike Holt
Congregational Reading of the Gospel – Romans 5:1-5

Preaching of the Word

Hymn to prepare us for the preaching – “How Great Thou Art” (V3) #5
Sermon – “From Frustration to Faith” – Habakkuk 2:5-3:19 Pastor Jonathan Cole
Hymn of Response – “Be Still, My Soul” #60
Benedictory Reading – Isaiah 25:8-9
Closing Hymn or Doxology – “How Great Thou Art” (V4) #5
Blessing and Dismissal

God Is Our Strength and Refuge
1 God is our Strength and Refuge,
a Helper ever near,
While resting in His shelter, no evil will we fear,
not if the mountains crumble into the angry sea,
nor if the surging ocean exceeds its boundary.

2 A quiet stream refreshes the city of our God;
His throne stands unaffected while kingdoms rise and fall.
One word from Jacob's Savior will melt the raging throng.
The Lord of hosts is with us; He is our fortress strong.

3 Behold God's glorious power; He makes all warfare cease.
Each weapon He will shatter; the world will be at peace.
"Be still!" cries heaven's Sovereign, "Be still, for I am God!
All kingdoms, all creation will bow beneath My rod."

4 The violent sea turned placid when Jesus cried, "Be still!"
Fears gone, twelve men stood gasping when waves obeyed His will.
And soon the same voice speaking will calm earth's rebel storm.
This Lord of hosts is with us both now and evermore!

Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
1 Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah,
Pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak but Thou art mighty;
Hold me with Thy pow'rful hand;
Bread of heaven, Bread of heaven,
Feed me till I want no more,
Feed me till I want no more.

2 Open now the crystal fountain,
Whence the healing stream doth flow;
Let the fire and cloudy pillar
Lead me all my journey through;
Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer,
Be Thou still my strength and shield,
Be Thou still my strength and shield.

3 When I tread the verge of Jordan,
Bid my anxious fears subside;
Bear me thro' the swelling current,
Land me safe on Canaan's side;
Songs of praises, songs of praises
I will ever give to Thee,
I will ever give to Thee.

The Secret Place
1 Who dwells within His most secret place
Is never far from His blessed grace
'Neath His great shadow all will be well
No better place now for us to dwell.

Refrain:
The secret place of God Most High
The shadow of our mighty King
The dwelling place where angels cry
Is where our praise will forever ring.

2 Fear not the terror that comes at night
Nor flaming arrows by morning light
His truth is always our sword and shield
Against His power, all foes must yield.

3 A thousand fall now at ev'ry side
Ten thousand more may have yet to die
Yet plague and sword can ne'er kill the soul
His angels guard us now safe and whole.

4 Refuge and fortress for all who trust
No safer pasture for men of dust
'Neath wings and feathers of Holy Lord
No greater comfort can He afford.

How Great Thou Art
3 And when I think that God, His Son not sparing,
Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in,
That on the cross my burden gladly bearing
He bled and died to take away my sin;

Then sings my soul, my Savior-God, to Thee:
How great thou art! How great Thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Savior-God, to Thee:
How great thou art! How great Thou art!

Be Still, My Soul
1 Be still, my soul! the Lord is on thy side;
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain.
Leave to your God to order and provide;
In every change He faithful will remain.
Be still my soul! your best, your heavenly Friend
Thro' thorny ways leads to a joyful end.

2 Be still, my soul! your God doth undertake
To guide the future as He has the past.
Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake;
All now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul! the waves and winds still know
His voice who ruled them while He dwelt below.

3 Be still, my soul! the hour is hastening on
When we shall be forever with the Lord,
When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
Sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored.
Be still, my soul! when change and tears are past,
All safe and blessed we shall meet at last.

How Great Thou Art
4 When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation
and take me home, what joy shall fill my heart!
Then I shall bow in humble adoration
and there proclaim: "My God, how great thou art!"

Then sings my soul, my Savior-God, to thee:
How great thou art! How great thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Savior-God, to thee:
How great thou art! How great thou art!

]]><![CDATA[Sunday, May 3, 2026]]>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:49:44 GMThttps://www.oakcrestbaptist.com/order-of-worship/sunday-may-3-2026Call To Worship

Prelude
“Alleluia” Sanctuary Choir
Praise Reading – Psalm 75:1-7 Pastor Shannon Whisenhunt
Welcome and Invocation

Gospel presented
Pastoral Prayer

Hymn of Praise – “The Church’s One Foundation” #354

Confession of Sin & Reading of the Law

Pastoral Call to Repentance Pastor Matt Jackson
Congregational Reading of the Law – Psalm 62:5-8

Assurance & Reading of the Gospel

Hymn of Faith & Assurance – “The Master Has Come” #399
Hymn of Faith & Assurance – “Grace Alone” Worship Hymn
Pastoral Call to Faith & Assurance Pastor Steve Garrick
Congregational Reading of the Gospel – Romans 8:35-39

Preaching of the Word

Hymn to prepare us for the preaching –

“Be Still and Know” Worship Hymn

Sermon – “Trusting in God” – Habakkuk 1-2:4 Pastor Jonathan Cole
Hymn of Response – “Not in Me” #405
The Lord’s Supper
Benedictory Reading – 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24
Closing Hymn or Doxology – “My Jesus, I Love Thee” #380
Blessing and Dismissal

The Church’s One Foundation
1 The church's one Foundation
is Jesus Christ her Lord;
she is His new creation,
by water and the Word;
from heav'n He came and sought her
to be His holy bride;
with His own blood He bought her,
and for her life He died.

2 Elect from ev'ry nation,
yet one o'er all the earth,
her charter of salvation,
one Lord, one faith, one birth;
one holy Name she blesses,
partakes one holy food,
and to one hope she presses,
with ev'ry grace endued.

3 'Mid toil and tribulation,
and tumult of her war,
she waits the consummation
of peace for evermore;
till with the vision glorious
her longing eyes are blest,
and the great church victorious
shall be the church at rest.

4 Yet she on earth hath union
with God the Three in One,
and mystic sweet communion
with those whose rest is won.
O happy ones and holy!
Lord, give us grace that we,
like them, the meek and lowly,
on high may dwell with Thee.

The Master Has Come
1 The Master has come, and He calls us to follow
The track of the footprints He leaves on our way;
Far over the mountain and thro' the deep hollow,
The path leads us on to the mansions of day:
The Master hath called us, the children who fear Him,
Who march 'neath Christ's banner, His own little band;
We love Him and seek Him, we long to be near Him,
And rest in the light of His beautiful land.

2 The Master has called us; the road may be dreary,
And dangers and sorrows are strewn on the track;
But God's Holy Spirit shall comfort the weary;
We follow the Savior and cannot turn back;
The Master hath called us: tho' doubt and temptation
May compass our journey, we cheerfully sing:
"Press onward, look upward," thro' much tribulation;
The children of Zion must follow their King.

3 The Master has called us, in life's early morning,
With spirits as fresh as the dew on the sod:
We turn from the world, with its smiles and its scorning,
To cast in our lot with the people of God:
The Master has called us, His sons and His daughters,
We plead for His blessing and trust in His love;
And thro' the green pastures, beside the still waters,
He'll lead us at last to His kingdom above.

Grace Alone
1 Ev'ry promise we can make,
Ev'ry prayer and step of faith,
Ev'ry diff'rence we will make,
Is only by His grace.
Ev'ry mountain we will climb,
Ev'ry ray of hope we shine,
Ev'ry blessing left behind,
Is only by His grace.

Refrain
Grace alone which God supplies,
Strength unknown He will provide,
Christ in us our Cornerstone,
We will go forth in grace alone.

2 Ev'ry soul we long to reach,
Ev'ry heart we hope to teach,
Ev'rywhere we share His peace,
Is only by His grace.
Ev'ry loving word we say,
Ev'ry tear we wipe away,
Ev'ry sorrow turned to praise,
Is only by His grace.

Be Still and Know that I Am God
1 Be still and know that I am God.
Be still and know that I am God.
Be still and know that I am God.

2 I am the Lord that healeth thee.
I am the Lord that healeth thee.
I am the Lord that healeth thee.

3 In Thee, O Lord, I put my trust.
In Thee, O Lord. I put my trust.
In Thee, O Lord, I put my trust.

Not in Me
1 No list of sins I have not done,
No list of virtues I pursue,
No list of those I am not like,
Can earn myself a place with You.
O God! Be merciful to me—
I am a sinner through and through!
My only hope of righteousness
Is not in me, but only You.

2 No humble dress, no fervent prayer,
No lifted hands, no tearful song,
No recitation of the truth
Can justify a single wrong.
My righteousness is Jesus' life,
My debt was paid by Jesus' death,
My weary load was borne by Him
And he alone can give me rest.

3 No separation from the world,
No work I do, no gift I give,
Can cleanse my conscience, cleanse my hands;
I cannot cause my soul to live.
But Jesus died and rose again—
The pow'r of death is overthrown!
My God is merciful to me
And merciful in Christ alone.

My Jesus, I Love Thee
In mansions of glory and endless delight,
I'll ever adore Thee in heaven so bright.
And sing with thee glittering crown on my brow,
"If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now."

]]><![CDATA[Sunday, April 26, 2026]]>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:52:20 GMThttps://www.oakcrestbaptist.com/order-of-worship/sunday-april-26-2026

Call To Worship

Prelude
Praise Reading – 1 Chronicles 16:23-29 Pastor Jonathan Cole
Welcome and Invocation

Gospel presented
Pastoral Prayer

Hymn of Praise – “Holy, Holy, Holy” #48

Confession of Sin & Reading of the Law

Pastoral Call to Repentance Pastor Mike Holt
Congregational Reading of the Law – Matthew 28:18-20

Assurance & Reading of the Gospel

Hymn of Faith & Assurance –

“Crown Him with Many Crowns” #129

Hymn of Faith & Assurance –

“Christ, the Sure and Steady Anchor” #406

Pastoral Call to Faith & Assurance Pastor Shannon Whisenhunt
Congregational Reading of the Gospel – 2 Corinthians 8:9

Preaching of the Word

Hymn to prepare us for the preaching –

“Redeemed” Worship Hymn

Sermon – “The Joy of Giving” – Philippians 4:14-23 Pastor Steve Garrick
Hymn of Response – “My Worth Is Not in What I Own” #98
Benedictory Reading – Ephesians 2:4-7
Closing Hymn or Doxology – “To God Be the Glory” #19
Blessing and Dismissal

Holy, Holy, Holy
1 Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee;
Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty!
God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!
2 Holy, holy, holy! all the saints adore Thee,
Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;
Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee,
Who were, and art, and evermore shalt be.
3 Holy, holy, holy! tho' the darkness hide Thee,
Tho' the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see;
Only Thou art holy; there is none beside Thee,
Perfect in pow'r, in love, and purity.
4 Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
All Thy works shall praise Thy name, in earth, and sky, and sea;
Holy, holy, holy; merciful and mighty!
God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!

Crown Him with Many Crowns
1 Crown Him with many crowns,
the Lamb upon His throne.
Hark! How the heav’nly anthem drowns
all music but its own.
Awake, my soul, and sing
of Him who died for thee,
And hail Him as thy matchless king
through all eternity.
2 Crown Him the Son of God,
before the worlds began,
And ye who tread where He hath trod,
crown Him the Son of Man;
Who every grief hath known
that wrings the human breast,
And takes and bears them for His own,
that all in Him may rest.
3 Crown Him the Lord of love,
behold His hands and side,
Those wounds, yet visible above,
in beauty glorified.
No angel in the sky
can fully bear that sight,
But downward bends his burning eye
at mysteries so bright.
4 Crown Him the Lord of life,
who triumphed o’er the grave,
And rose victorious in the strife
for those He came to save.
His glories now we sing,
who died, and rose on high,
Who died eternal life to bring,
and lives that death may die.
5 Crown Him the Lord of lords,
who over all doth reign,
Who once on earth, the incarnate Word,
for ransomed sinners slain,
Now lives in realms of light,
where saints with angels sing
Their songs before Him day and night,
their God, Redeemer, King.

Christ the Sure and Steady Anchor
1 Christ the sure and steady Anchor
In the fury of the storm
When the winds of doubt blow through me
And my sails have all been torn
In the suffering, in the sorrow
When my sinking hopes are few
I will hold fast to the Anchor
It shall never be removed.

2 Christ the sure and steady Anchor
While the tempest rages on
When temptation claims the battle
And it seems the night has won
Deeper still then goes the Anchor
Though I justly stand accused
I will hold fast to the Anchor
It shall never be removed.

3 Christ the sure and steady Anchor
Through the floods of unbelief
Hopeless somehow, O my soul, now
Lift your eyes to Calvary
This my ballast of assurance
See His love forever proved
I will hold fast to the Anchor
It shall never be removed.
4 Christ the sure and steady Anchor
As we face the wave of death
When these trials give way to glory
As we draw our final breath
We will cross that great horizon
Clouds behind and life secure
And the calm will be the better
For the storms that we endure.

Christ the sure of our salvation
Ever faithful, ever true
We will hold fast to the Anchor
It shall never be removed.

Redeemed
Redeemed and so happy in Jesus,
no language my rapture can tell!
I know that the light of His presence
with me doth continually dwell.
Refrain:
Redeemed, redeemed,
redeemed by the blood of the Lamb!
Redeemed, redeemed–
His child and forever, I am.

My Worth Is Not in What I Own
1 My worth is not in what I own
Not in the strength of flesh and bone
But in the costly wounds of love
At the cross.

2 My worth is not in skill or name
In win or lose, in pride or shame
But in the blood of Christ that flowed
At the cross.

Refrain
I rejoice in my Redeemer
Greatest Treasure
Wellspring of my soul
I will trust in Him, no other
My soul is satisfied in Him alone.

3 As summer flowers we fade and die
Fame, youth and beauty hurry by
But life eternal calls to us
At the cross.

4 I will not boast in wealth or might
Or human wisdom’s fleeting light
But I will boast in knowing Christ
At the cross.
5 Two wonders here that I confess
My worth and my unworthiness
My value fixed – my ransom paid
At the cross.

To God Be the Glory
3 Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done,
And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son;
But purer, and higher, and greater will be
Our wonder, our transport when Jesus we see.
Refrain
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,
Let the earth hear His voice;
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,
Let the people rejoice;
Oh, come to the Father, through Jesus the Son,
And give Him the glory; great things He hath done.

]]><![CDATA[Sunday, April 19, 2026]]>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:20:24 GMThttps://www.oakcrestbaptist.com/order-of-worship/sunday-april-19-2026

Call To Worship

Prelude
Praise Reading – Psalm 37:3-9 Pastor Mike Holt
Welcome and Invocation

Gospel presented
Pastoral Prayer

Hymn of Praise – “Praise the Lord! Ye Heavens Adore Him” #3

Confession of Sin & Reading of the Law

Pastoral Call to Repentance Pastor Shannon Whisenhunt
Congregational Reading of the Law – 1 Timothy 6:6-9

Assurance & Reading of the Gospel

Hymn of Faith & Assurance – “Soldiers of Christ, Arise” #378
Hymn of Faith & Assurance –

“My Shepherd, You Supply My Need” #175

Pastoral Call to Faith & Assurance Pastor Jonathan Cole
Congregational Reading of the Gospel – Hebrews 13:5-6

Preaching of the Word

Hymn to prepare us for the preaching –

“Jesus Is Mine” Worship Hymn

Sermon – “The Joy of Contentment” – Philippians 4:10-13 Pastor Steve Garrick
Hymn of Response – “Trust and Obey” Worship Hymn
Benedictory Reading – Isaiah 41:8-10
Closing Hymn or Doxology –

“Praise God, From Whom All Blessing Flow” #440

Blessing and Dismissal

Praise the Lord! Ye Heavens Adore Him
1 Praise the Lord! ye heav'ns adore Him;
Praise Him angels, in the height;
Sun and moon, rejoice before Him;
Praise Him all ye stars of light.
Praise the Lord! for He hath spoken;
Worlds His mighty voice obeyed;
Law which never shall be broken
For their guidance hath He made.
2 Praise the Lord! for He is glorious;
Never shall His promise fail;
God hath made His saints victorious;
Sin and death shall not prevail.
Praise the God of our salvation!
Hosts on high, His pow'r proclaim;
Heav'n and earth and all creation
Laud and magnify His name.
3 Worship, honor, glory, blessing,
Lord, we offer unto Thee;
Young and old, Thy praise expressing,
In glad homage bend the knee.
All the saints in heav'n adore Thee,
We would bow before Thy throne;
As Thine angels serve before Thee,
So on earth Thy will be done.

Soldiers of Christ, Arise
1 Soldiers of Christ, arise,
And put your armor on,
Strong in the strength which God supplies
Thro' His eternal Son;
Strong in the Lord of hosts
And in His mighty pow'r,
Who in the strength of Jesus trusts
Is more than conqueror.
2 Stand then in His great might,
With all His strength endued,
And take, to aid you in the fight,
The panoply of God.
From strength to strength go on,
Wrestle and fight and pray;
Tread all the pow'rs of darkness down
And win the well-fought day.
3 Leave no unguarded place,
No weakness of the soul;
Take every virtue, every grace,
And fortify the whole.
That, having all things done
And all your conflicts past,
Ye may o'ercome thro' Christ alone
And stand complete at last.

My Shepherd, You Supply My Need
1 My Shepherd will supply my need,
Most holy is Your name.
In pastures fresh You make me feed,
Beside the living stream.
You bring my wand'ring spirit back
When I forsake Your ways;
And leads me, for your mercy's sake,
In paths of truth and grace.
2 When I walk thro' the shades of death,
Your presence is my stay;
One word of Your supporting breath
Drives all my fears away.
Your hand, in sight of all my foes,
Does still my table spread,
My cup with blessings overflows,
Your oil anoints my head.
3 The sure provisions of my God
Attend me all my days;
O may Your house be mine abode,
And all my work be praise!
Here would I find a settled rest,
While others go and come;
No more a stranger or a guest,
But like a child at home.

Jesus Is Mine
1 Fade, fade each earthly joy;
Jesus is mine.
Stronger than fleeting hopes,
Jesus is mine.
Dark is the wilderness,
Earth has no resting place,
Jesus alone can bless;
Jesus is mine.
2 In days of fragile peace,
Jesus is mine.
Through tearful nights of grief,
Jesus is mine.
His voice commands the storm
His presence stills my soul,
He will sustain my hope
Jesus is mine.
CHORUS
Jesus is mine,
Jesus is mine,
When all else fails, He still remains;
Jesus is mine.
3 When on that final day,
Jesus is mine.
Before His radiant face,
Jesus is mine.
Safe in His arms I’ll cling,
Praising my Savior King,
Forevermore I’ll sing:
”Jesus is mine.”

Trust and Obey
1 When we walk with the Lord
In the light of His Word
What a glory He sheds on our way!
Let us do His good will;
He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey.
Chorus:
Trust and obey, for there's no other way
To be happy in Jesus,
But to trust and obey.
2 Not a burden we bear,
Not a sorrow we share,
But our toil He doth richly repay;
Not a grief or a loss,
Not a frown or a cross,
But is blest if we trust and obey.
3 But we never can prove
The delights of His love
Until all on the altar we lay;
For the favor He shows
And the joy He bestows
Are for them who will trust and obey.
4 Then in fellowship sweet
We will sit at His feet
Or we'll walk by His side in the way;
What He says we will do,
Where He sends we will go;
Never fear, only trust and obey.

Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heav'nly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Amen.

]]><![CDATA[Sunday, April 12, 2026]]>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:03:23 GMThttps://www.oakcrestbaptist.com/order-of-worship/sunday-april-12-2026

Call To Worship

Prelude
Praise Reading – Psalm 34:1-8 Pastor Shannon Whisenhunt
Welcome and Invocation

Gospel presented
Pastoral Prayer

Hymn of Praise – “By Faith” #361

Confession of Sin & Reading of the Law

Pastoral Call to Repentance Pastor Matt Jackson
Congregational Reading of the Law – Matthew 6:30-34

Assurance & Reading of the Gospel

Hymn of Faith & Assurance – “For the Beauty of the Earth” #429
Hymn of Faith & Assurance – “If You will Only Let God Guide You” Worship Hymn
Pastoral Call to Faith & Assurance Pastor Jonathan Cole
Congregational Reading of the Gospel – Matthew 10:29-32

Preaching of the Word

Hymn to prepare us for the preaching – “For He Alone Is Worthy” Worship Hymn
Sermon – “Anxiety Destroys Joy” – Philippians 4:6-9 Pastor Steve Garrick
Hymn of Response – “O for a Closer Walk with God” Worship Hymn
Benedictory Reading – Numbers 6:24-26
Closing Hymn or Doxology – “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart” #373
Blessing and Dismissal

By Faith
1 By faith, we see the hand of God
In the light of creation’s grand design;
In the lives of those who prove His faithfulness,
Who walk by faith and not by sight.

2 By faith, our fathers roamed the earth
With the power of His promise in their hearts
Of a holy city built by God’s own hand –
A place where peace and justice reign.

Refrain
We will stand as children of the promise,
We will fix our eyes on Him, our soul’s reward.
Till the race is finished and the work is done,
We’ll walk by faith and not by sight.

3 By faith, the prophets saw a day
When the longed-for Messiah would appear
With the power to break the chains of sin and death,
And rise triumphant from the grave.

4 By faith, the church was called to go
In the power of the Spirit to the lost
To deliver captives and to preach good news,
In every corner of the earth.

5 By faith, this mountain shall be moved
And the power of the gospel shall prevail,
For we know in Christ all things are possible
For all who call upon His name.


For the Beauty of the Earth
1 For the beauty of the earth,
For the glory of the skies,
For the love which from our birth
Over and around us lies:
Lord of all, to Thee we raise
This our hymn of grateful praise.

2 For the wonder of each hour
Of the day and of the night,
Hill and vale and tree and flow'r,
Sun and moon and stars of light:
Lord of all, to Thee we raise
This our hymn of grateful praise.

3 For the joy of human love,
Brother, sister, parent, child,
Friends on earth and friends above;
For all gentle thoughts and mild:
Lord of all, to Thee we raise
This our hymn of grateful praise.

4 For Your church that evermore
Lifteth holy hands above,
Off'ring up on ev'ry shore
Her pure sacrifice of love:
Lord of all, to Thee we raise
This our hymn of grateful praise.

5 For Yourself, best Gift Divine!
To our race so freely giv'n;
For that great, great love of Thine,
Peace on earth and joy in heav'n:
Lord of all, to Thee we raise
This our hymn of grateful praise.


If You Will Only Let God Guide You
1 If you will only let God guide you,
And hope in Him thro' all your ways,
Whatever comes, He'll stand beside you,
To bear you thro' the evil days;
Who trusts in God's unchanging love
Builds on the Rock that cannot move.

2 Only be still, and wait His leisure
In cheerful hope, with heart content
To take whate'er the Father's pleasure
And all discerning love have sent;
Nor doubt our inmost wants are known
To Him who chose us for His own.

3 Sing, pray, and swerve not from His ways,
But do your part in conscience true;
Trust His rich promises of grace,
So shall they be fulfilled in you;
God hears the callof those in need,
The souls that trust in Him indeed.

For He Alone Is Worthy
1 For He alone is worthy,
For He alone is worthy,
For He alone is worthy,
Christ the Lord!

2 We'll give Him all the glory,
We'll give Him all the glory,
We'll give Him all the glory,
Christ the Lord!

3 O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
Christ the Lord!


O For a closer Walk with God
1 O for a closer walk with God,
A calm and heav'nly frame,
A light to shine upon the road
That leads me to the Lamb!

2 Where is the blessedness I knew
When first I sought the Lord?
Where is the soul refreshing view
Of Jesus and His Word?

3 Return, O holy Dove, return,
Sweet messenger of rest!
I hate the sins that made Thee mourn,
And drove Thee from my breast.

4 The dearest idol I have known,
Whate'er that idol be,
Help me to tear it from Thy throne
And worship only Thee.

5 So shall my walk be close with God,
Calm and serene my frame;
So purer light shall mark the road
That leads me to the Lamb.

Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart
1 Rejoice, ye pure in heart;
Rejoice, give thanks and sing.
Your festal banner wave on high,
The cross of Christ your King.

Chorus:
Rejoice, rejoice,
Rejoice, give thanks and sing!

2 Praise God, who reigns on high,
The Lord whom we adore,
The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
One God forevermore.
]]><![CDATA[Sunday, April 5, 2026]]>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:28:45 GMThttps://www.oakcrestbaptist.com/order-of-worship/sunday-april-5-2026

Call To Worship

Prelude
“O Praise the Living King!” Sanctuary Choir
“Easter Story” Children Sunday School Class
Praise Reading – 1Corinthians 15:1-4 Pastor Matt Jackson
Welcome and Invocation

Gospel presented
Pastoral Prayer

Hymn of Praise – “Christ Is Risen, He Is Risen Indeed!” #308

Confession of Sin & Reading of the Law

Pastoral Call to Repentance Pastor Jonathan Cole
Congregational Reading of the Law – Acts 17:30-31

Assurance & Reading of the Gospel

Hymn of Faith & Assurance – “Christ Arose!” #307
“Who Is He in Yonder Stall” Sanctuary Choir
Pastoral Call to Faith & Assurance Pastor Mike Holt
Congregational Reading of the Gospel – Romans 10:9-13

Preaching of the Word

Hymn to prepare us for the preaching – “I Know That My Redeemer Liveth” Ester Burney
Sermon – “Responding To The Resurrection” – Matthew 28:1-20 Pastor Steve Garrick
Hymn of Response – “I Know That My Redeemer Lives” Worship Hymn
The Lord’s Supper
Benedictory Reading –
Closing Hymn or Doxology – “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” #312
Blessing and Dismissal

Christ Is Risen, He Is Risen Indeed
1 How can it be the One who died
Has borne our sin through sacrifice
To conquer every sting of death?
Sing, sing "Hallelujah!"

2 For joy awakes as dawning light
When Christ's disciples lift their eyes.
Alive He stands, their Friend and King:
Christ, Christ He is risen!

Chorus
Christ is risen, He's risen indeed!
Oh sing "Hallelujah!"
Join the chorus sing with the redeemed:
Christ is risen, He's risen indeed!

3 Where doubt and darkness once had been,
They saw Him and their hearts believed;
But bless'd are those who have not seen,
Yet sing "Hallelujah!"

4 Once bound by fear, now bold in faith,
They preached the truth and pow'r of grace
And pouring out their lives they gained
Life, life everlasting.

5 The power that raised Him from the grave
Now works in us to powerfully save
He frees our hearts to live His grace
Go tell of His goodness.
Chorus


Christ Arose!
1 Low in the grave He lay--
Jesus, my Savior!
Waiting the coming day--
Jesus, my Lord!
Chorus:
Up from the grave He arose,
With a mighty triumph o'er His foes.
He arose a victor from the dark domain,
And He lives forever with His saints to reign.
He arose! He arose!
Hallelujah! Christ arose!

2 Vainly they watch His bed--
Jesus, my Savior!
Vainly they seal the dead--
Jesus, my Lord!

3 Death cannot keep his prey--
Jesus, my Savior!
He tore the bars away--
Jesus, my Lord!

I Know that My Redeemer Lives
1 I know that my Redeemer lives;
what comfort this sweet sentence gives!
He lives, He lives, who once was dead;
He lives, my everlasting Head.

2 He lives triumphant from the grave,
He lives eternally to save,
He lives all-glorious in the sky,
He lives exalted there on high.

3 He lives to bless me with His love,
He lives to plead for me above,
He lives my hungry soul to feed,
He lives to help in time of need.

4 He lives to grant me rich supply,
He lives to guide me with His eye,
He lives to comfort me when faint,
He live to hear my soul's complaint.

5 He lives to silence all my fears,
He lives to wipe away my tears,
He lives to calm my troubled heart,
He lives all blessings to impart.

6 He lives, my kind, wise, heav'nly Friend,
He lives and loves me to the end;
He lives, and while He lives, I'll sing;
He lives, my Prophet, Priest, and King.

7 He lives and grants me daily breath;
He lives and I shall conquer death;
He lives my mansion to prepare;
He lives to bring me safely there.

8 He lives, all glory to His name!
He lives, my Jesus, still the same.
Oh, the sweet joy this sentence gives,
"I know that my Redeemer lives!"

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
1 Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia!
Sons of men and angels say: Alleluia!
Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!
Sing, ye heav'ns, and earth, reply: Alleluia!

2 Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia!
Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia!
Dying once He all doth save, Alleluia!
Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia!

3 Love's redeeming work is done, Alleluia!
Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia!
Death in vain forbids Him rise, Alleluia!
Christ hath opened Paradise, Alleluia!

4 Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia!
Following our exalted Head, Alleluia!
Made like Him, like Him we rise, Alleluia!
Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia!
]]><![CDATA[Sunday, March 29, 2026]]>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:11:49 GMThttps://www.oakcrestbaptist.com/order-of-worship/sunday-march-29-2026 Call To Worship
 Prelude
 Praise Reading – 1Peter 2:4-6 Pastor Matt Jackson
 Welcome and Invocation
Gospel presented
Pastoral Prayer
 Hymn of Praise – “Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken” #425
 Confession of Sin & Reading of the Law
 Pastoral Call to Repentance Pastor Mike Holt
 Congregational Reading of the Law – Psalm 118:19-23
 Assurance & Reading of the Gospel
 Hymn of Faith & Assurance – “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” #260
 Hymn of Faith & Assurance – “Tell Me the Story of Jesus” Worship Hymn
 “In the Name of the Lord” Sanctuary Choir
 Pastoral Call to Faith & Assurance Pastor Shannon Whisenhunt
 Congregational Reading of the Gospel – Psalm 118:24-26a
 Preaching of the Word
 Hymn to prepare us for the preaching – “There Is a Higher Throne” #119
 Sermon – “The Triumphal Entry” – Matthew 21:1-17 Pastor Steve Garrick
 Hymn of Response – “O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus” #159
 Benedictory Reading – Revelation 7:9-10
 Closing Hymn or Doxology – “Down at the Cross” Worship Hymn
 Blessing and Dismissal

Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
1 Glorious things of thee are spoken,
Zion, city of our God!
He, whose Word cannot be broken,
Formed thee for His own abode.
On the Rock of Ages founded,
What can shake thy sure repose?
With salvation’s walls surrounded,
Thou may smile at all thy foes.
2 See! the streams of living waters,
Springing from eternal love;
Well supply thy sons and daughters,
And all fear of want remove:
Who can faint while such a river
Ever flows their thirst t’assuage?
Grace, which like the Lord, the giver,
Never fails from age to age.
3 Blest inhabitants of Zion,
Washed in the Redeemer’s blood!
Jesus, whom their souls rely on,
Makes them kings and priests to God.
’Tis His love His people raises
Over self to reign as kings,
And as priests, His solemn praises
Each for a thank offering brings.
4 Savior, if of Zion’s city,
I through grace a member am,
Let the world deride or pity,
I will glory in Thy name.
Fading is the worldling’s pleasure,
All his boasted pomp and show;
Solid joys and lasting treasure
None but Zion’s children know.

All Glory, Laud, and Honor
1 All glory, laud, and honor,
To Thee, Redeemer, King,
To whom the lips of children
Made sweet hosannas ring:
Thou are the King of Israel,
Thou David's royal Son,
Who in the Lord's name comest,
The King and blessed One.
2 The company of angels
Are praising Thee on high,
And mortal men and all things
Created make reply:
The people of the Hebrews
With palms before Thee went;
Our praise and pray'r and anthems
Before Thee we present.
3 To Thee, before Thy passion
They sang their hymns of praise;
To Thee, now high exalted,
Our melody we raise:
Thou didst accept their praises;
Accept the praise we bring,
Who in all good delightest,
Thou good and gracious King.

Tell Me the Story of Jesus
1 Tell me the story of Jesus,
Write on my heart ev'ry word;
Tell me the story most precious,
Sweetest that ever was heard.
Tell how the angels, in chorus,
Sang as they welcomed His birth,
"Glory to God in the highest!
Peace and good tidings to earth."
Chorus:
Tell me the story of Jesus,
Write on my heart ev'ry word;
Tell me the story most precious,
Sweetest that ever was heard.
2 Fasting alone in the desert,
Tell of the days that are past;
How for our sins He was tempted,
Yet was triumphant at last.
Tell of the years of His labor,
Tell of the sorrow He bore;
He was despised and afflicted,
Homeless, rejected and poor.
3 Tell of the cross where they nailed Him,
Writhing in anguish and pain;
Tell of the grave where they laid Him,
Tell how He liveth again.
Love in that story so tender,
Clearer than ever I see:
Stay, let me weep while you whisper,
Love paid the ransom for me.

There Is a Higher Throne
1 There is a higher throne
than all this world has known,
where faithful ones from every tongue
will one day come.
Before the Son we’ll stand,
made faultless through the Lamb;
believing hearts find promised grace;
salvation comes.
Refrain:
Hear Heaven’s voices sing;
their thunderous anthem rings
through emerald courts and sapphire skies;
their praises rise.
All glory, wisdom, power,
strength, thanks and honor are to God our King
who reigns on high
forever more.
2 And there we’ll find our home;
our life before the throne.
We’ll honor him in perfect song
where we belong.
He’ll wipe each tear-stained eye
as thirst and hunger die.
The Lamb becomes our Shepherd King;
we’ll reign with him.

O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus
1 O the deep, deep love of Jesus,
vast, unmeasured, boundless, free,
rolling as a mighty ocean
in its fullness over me.
Underneath me, all around me,
is the current of Thy love;
leading onward, leading homeward
to Thy glorious rest above.
2 O the deep, deep love of Jesus,
spread His praise from shore to shore!
How He loveth, ever loveth,
changeth never, nevermore!
How He watcheth o'er His loved ones,
died to call them all His own;
how for them He intercedeth,
watcheth o'er them from the throne.
3 O the deep, deep love of Jesus,
love of every love the best;
'tis an ocean vast of blessing,
'tis a haven sweet of rest.
O the deep, deep love of Jesus,
'tis heav'n of heav'ns to me;
and it lifts me up to glory,
for it lifts me up to Thee.

Down at the Cross
Come to this fountain so rich and sweet,
Cast thy poor soul at the Savior's feet;
Plunge in today, and be made complete;
Glory to His name!
Refrain:
Glory to His name,
Glory to His name;
There to my heart was the blood applied;
Glory to His name!

]]><![CDATA[Sunday, March 22, 2026]]>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:22:21 GMThttps://www.oakcrestbaptist.com/order-of-worship/sunday-march-22-2026 Call To Worship
 Prelude
 Praise Reading – Psalm 105:1-3 Pastor Jonathan Cole
 Welcome and Invocation
Gospel presented
Pastoral Prayer
 Hymn of Praise – “There Is a Fountain” #301
 Confession of Sin & Reading of the Law
 Pastoral Call to Repentance Pastor Shannon Whisenhunt
 Congregational Reading of the Law – Romans 5:1-2
 Assurance & Reading of the Gospel
 Hymn of Faith & Assurance – “Rejoice, the Lord Is King” #116
 Hymn of Faith & Assurance – “At the Name of Jesus” #140
 “The Majesty and Glory of Your Name” Sanctuary Choir
 Pastoral Call to Faith & Assurance Pastor Matt Jackson
 Congregational Reading of the Gospel – Hebrews 12:1-2
 Preaching of the Word
 Hymn to prepare us for the preaching – “How Great Thou Art” #5
 Sermon – “Rejoice In the Lord Always!” – Philippians 4:1-5 Pastor Steve Garrick
 Hymn of Response – “How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds” #146
 Benedictory Reading – Jude 1:24-25
 Closing Hymn or Doxology – “Heavenly Sunlight” Worship Hymn
 Blessing and Dismissal

There Is a Fountain
1 There is a fountain filled with blood,
drawn from Immanuel's veins;
and sinners plunged beneath that flood
lose all their guilty stains;
lose all their guilty stains,
lose all their guilty stains;
and sinners plunged beneath that flood
lose all their guilty stains.

2 The dying thief rejoiced to see
that fountain in his day;
and there may I, as vile as he,
wash all my sins away;
wash all my sins away,
wash all my sins away;
and there may I, as vile as he,
wash all my sins away.

3 E'er since by faith I saw the stream
Thy flowing wounds supply,
redeeming love has been my theme,
and shall be till I die;
and shall be till I die,
and shall be till I die;
redeeming love has been my theme,
and shall be till I die.

4 When this poor lisping, stamm'ring tongue
lies silent in the grave,
then in a nobler sweeter song,
I'll sing Your pow'r to save;
I'll sing Your pow'r to save,
I'll sing Your pow'r to save;
then in a nobler sweeter song,
I'll sing Your pow'r to save.

Rejoice, the Lord Is King
1 Rejoice, the Lord is King:
Your Lord and King adore!
Rejoice, give thanks and sing,
And triumph evermore:
Lift up your heart, lift up your voice!
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!

2 Jesus, the Savior, reigns,
The God of truth and love;
When He had purged our stains,
He took his seat above:
Lift up your heart, lift up your voice!
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!

3 His kingdom cannot fail,
He rules o'er earth and heav'n;
The keys of death and hell
Are to our Jesus giv'n:
Lift up your heart, lift up your voice!
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!

4 Rejoice in glorious hope!
Our Lord and judge shall come
And take His servants up
To their eternal home:
Lift up your heart, lift up your voice!
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!

At the Name of Jesus
1 At the name of Jesus
Every knee shall bow,
Every tongue confess him
King of glory now;
’Tis the Father’s pleasure
We should call him Lord,
Who from the beginning
Was the mighty Word.

2 Mighty and mysterious
in the highest height,
God from everlasting,
very light of light:
In the Father’s bosom
with the spirit blest,
Love, in love eternal,
rest, in perfect rest.

3 At His voice creation
sprang at once to sight,
All the angel faces,
all the hosts of light,
Thrones and dominations,
stars upon their way,
All the heavenly orders,
in their great array.

4 In your hearts enthrone Him;
there let Him subdue
All that is not holy,
all that is not true;
Crown Him as your Captain
in temptation’s hour;
Let His will enfold you
in its light and power.

5 Glory then to Jesus,
Who, the Prince of light,
To a world in darkness
Brought the gift of sight;
Praise to God the Father;
In the Spirit's love
Praise we all together
Him who reigns above.

How Great Thou Art
And when I think that God, his Son not sparing,
sent him to die, I scarce can take it in,
that on the cross my burden gladly bearing
he bled and died to take away my sin;
Refrain:
Then sings my soul, my Savior-God, to thee:
How great thou art! How great thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Savior-God, to thee:
How great thou art! How great thou art!

How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
1 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
In a believer’s ear!
It soothes my sorrows, heals my wounds,
And drives away his fear.
It makes the wounded spirit whole,
And calms the troubled breast;
It satisfies the hungry soul,
And gives the weary rest.

2 Dear name, the Rock on which I build,
My Shield and Hiding Place,
My never failing treasury, filled
With boundless stores of grace!
My Jesus, Savior, shepherd, Friend,
My Prophet, Priest and King,
My Lord, my life, my way, my end,
Accept the praise I bring.

3 Weak is the effort of my heart,
And cold my warmest thought;
But when I see You as You art,
I’ll praise You as I ought.
Till then I would Your love proclaim
With every fleeting breath,
And may the music of Your name
Refresh my soul in death!

Heavenly Sunlight
In the bright sunlight, ever rejoicing,
Pressing my way to mansions above;
Singing His praises gladly I'm walking,
Walking in sunlight, sunlight of love.

Chorus;
Heavenly sunlight, heavenly sunlight,
Flooding my soul with glory divine;
Hallelujah, I am rejoicing,
Singing His praises, Jesus is mine.]]><![CDATA[Sunday, March 15, 2026]]>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:24:50 GMThttps://www.oakcrestbaptist.com/order-of-worship/sunday-march-15-2026 Call To Worship
 Prelude
 Praise Reading – Psalm 68:19-20 Pastor Jonathan Cole
 Welcome and Invocation
Gospel presented
Pastoral Prayer
 Hymn of Praise – “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” #2
 Confession of Sin & Reading of the Law
 Pastoral Call to Repentance Pastor Mike Holt
 Congregational Reading of the Law – Psalm 18:2-3
 Assurance & Reading of the Gospel
 Hymn of Faith & Assurance – “O God, Our Help in Ages Past” #55
 Hymn of Faith & Assurance – “God the Uncreated One” Worship Hymn
 Pastoral Call to Faith & Assurance Pastor Steve Garrick
 Congregational Reading of the Gospel – Hebrews 6:17-18
 Preaching of the Word
 Hymn to prepare us for the preaching –
“God Is Our Refuge and Our Strength” Worship Hymn
 Sermon – “God, Our Sanctuary” – Psalm 46:1-11 Pastor Shannon Whisenhunt
 Hymn of Response – “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” #104
 Benedictory Reading – Psalm 91:1-2
 Closing Hymn or Doxology – “I Know Whom I Have Believed” #356
 Blessing and Dismissal

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
1 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!
O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation!
All ye who hear,
Now to His temple draw near;
Praise Him in glad adoration.

2 Praise to the Lord, who o'er all things so wondrously reigneth,
Shelters thee under His wings, yea, so gently sustaineth!
Hast thou not seen
How thy desires e'er have been
Granted in what He ordaineth?

3 Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee;
Surely His goodness and mercy here daily attend thee.
Ponder anew
What the Almighty can do,
If with His love He befriend thee.

4 Praise to the Lord, O let all that is in me adore Him!
All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before Him.
Let the Amen
Sound from His people again,
Gladly for aye we adore Him.

O God, Our Help in Ages Past
1 O God, our Help in ages past,
our Hope for years to come,
our Shelter from the stormy blast,
and our eternal Home.

2 Under the shadow of Thy throne
Thy saints have dwelt secure;
sufficient is Thine arm alone,
and our defense is sure.

3 Before the hills in order stood,
or earth received its frame,
from everlasting Thou art God,
to endless years the same.

4 A thousand ages in Thy sight
are like an evening gone,
short as the watch that ends the night
before the rising sun.

5 Time, like an ever-rolling stream
bears all its sons away;
they fly forgotten, as a dream
dies at the op’ning day.

6 O God, our Help in ages past,
our Hope for years to come,
be Thou our Guard while life shall last,
and our eternal Home!

God the Uncreated One
1 God the uncreated One, the Author of salvation.
Who wrote the laws of space and time,
And fashioned worlds to His design.

The One whom angel hosts revere,
Hung the stars like chandeliers.
Numbered every grain of sand,
Knows the heart of every man.
He is King forever, He is King forever,
He is King forevermore.

2 God our fortress and our strength,
The Rock on which we can depend.
Matchless in His majesty, His power and authority.

Unshaken by the schemes of man,
Never changing Great I am.
Kingdoms rise and kingdoms fall,
He is faithful through it all.
Crown Him King forever, crown Him King forever,
Crown Him King forevermore.

3 Mighty God in mortal flesh, forsaken by a traitor's kiss.
The curse of sin and centuries did,
Pierce the lowly Prince of Peace.

O lifted high, the sinless man,
They crucified the spotless Lamb.
Buried by the sons of man but He was
Rescued by the Father's hand.
To reign as King forever, reign as King forever,
Reign as King forevermore.

4 King eternal, God of grace,
We crown You with the highest praise.
Heaven shouts and saints adore,
You're holy, holy, holy Lord.

What joy in everlasting life,
When all is love and faith is sight.
Justice rolls and praises rise at the name of Jesus Christ.
King of kings forever, King of kings forever,
King of kings forevermore.

God Is Our Refuge and Our Strength
1 God is our refuge and our strength,
a helper ever near us.
We will not fear though earth be moved,
for God is nigh to cheer us.
Although the mountains quake
and earth's foundations shake,
though angry billows roar
and break against the shore,
our mighty God will hear us.

2 God's city is forever blest
with living waters welling;
since God is there, she stands unmoved
'mid tumults 'round her swelling.
God speaks and all is peace,
from war the nations cease;
the Lord of hosts is nigh.
Our father's God most high
is our eternal dwelling.

3 Behold what God has done on earth;
His wrath brings desolation.
His grace, commanding wars to cease,
brings peace to every nation.
Be still, for He is Lord,
by all the earth adored;
the Lord of hosts is nigh.
Our father's God most high
is our strong habitation.

Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
1 Come, Thou fount of every blessing,
Tune my heart to sing Thy grace;
Streams of mercy, never ceasing,
Call for songs of loudest praise.
Teach me some melodious sonnet,
Sung by flaming tongues above.
Praise the mount! I’m fixed upon it,
Mount of Thy redeeming love.

2 Here I raise my Ebenezer;
Here by Thy great help I’ve come;
And I hope, by Thy good pleasure,
Safely to arrive at home.
Jesus sought me when a stranger,
Wandering from the fold of God;
He, to rescue me from danger,
Interposed His precious blood.

3 O to grace how great a debtor
Daily I’m constrained to be!
Let Thy goodness, like a fetter,
Bind my wandering heart to Thee.
Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it,
Prone to leave the God I love;
Here’s my heart, O take and seal it,
Seal it for Thy courts above.

4 O that day when freed from sinning,
I shall see Thy lovely face;
Clothed then in blood washed linen
How I’ll sing Thy sovereign grace;
Come, my Lord, no longer tarry,
Take my ransomed soul away;
Send thine angels now to carry
Me to realms of endless day.

I Know Whom I Have Believed
4 I know not when my Lord may come,
At night or noon-day fair,
Nor if I'll walk the vale with Him,
Or meet Him in the air.

But "I know whom I have believed,
And am persuaded that He is able
To keep that which I've committed
Unto Him against that day."

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