Pastoral Prayer
Father, I Wait for You 1 Father, I wait for You, quiet, I wait for You, safe and secure. God is a trusty rock, fortress and sturdy lock, saving me from the shock, protected, sure. 2 Why do you threaten me, challenge my dignity? You shall be slain. They are a leaning wall, swaying and bound to fall; falsely they bless, and all they say is vain. 3 So I will wait for God, quiet, I hope for God, safe and secure. God is a trusty rock, fortress and sturdy lock, saving me from the shock, protected, sure. 4 God is a strength to me, fortress and sanctuary, glory and power. People of every race, constantly plead for grace; God will, in every case, remain their tower. 5 People are vanity, lying humanity, flying away. Trust not in robbery, vigor or snobbery; wealth turns to poverty, and does not pay. 6 One thing God said to me, twice He has read to me: "Strength comes from God." Grace is from You, my Lord, and, by Your holy word, You give what we deserve beneath Your rod. 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. I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art 1 I greet Thee, who my sure Redeemer art, my only trust and Savior of my heart, who pain didst undergo for my poor sake; I pray Thee from our hearts all cares to take. 2 Thou art the King of mercy and of grace, reigning omnipotent in every place: so come, O King, and our whole being sway; shine on us with the light of thy pure day. 3 Thou art the Life, by which alone we live, and all our substance and our strength receive; O comfort us in death's approaching hour, strong-hearted then to face it by Thy pow'r. 4 Thou hast the true and perfect gentleness, no harshness hast Thou and no bitterness: make us to taste the sweet grace found in Thee and ever stay in Thy sweet unity. 5 Our hope is in no other save in Thee; our faith is built upon Thy promise free; O grant to us such stronger hope and sure that we can boldly conquer and endure. Hallelujah, What a Savior! 3 Guilty, vile, and helpless we, Spotless Lamb of God was He; Full atonement! can it be? Hallelujah, what a Savior! 4 Lifted up was He to die, "It is finished," was His cry; Now in heav'n exalted high, Hallelujah, what a Savior! Beneath the Cross of Jesus 1 Beneath the cross of Jesus I fain would take my stand, The shadow of a mighty rock within a weary land; A home within the wilderness, a rest upon the way, From the burning of the noontide heat, and the burden of the day. 2 There lies beneath its shadow but on the further side The darkness of an awful grave that gapes both deep and wide; And there between us stands the cross two arms outstretched to save A watchman set to guard the way from that eternal grave. 3 Upon that cross of Jesus mine eye at times can see The very dying form of One who suffered there for me; And from my stricken heart with tears two wonders I confess; The wonders of redeeming love and my unworthiness. 4 I take, O cross, thy shadow for my abiding place; I ask no other sunshine than the sunshine of His face; Content to let the world go by, to know no gain or loss, My sinful self my only shame, my glory all the cross. Hallelujah, What a Savior! 5 When He comes, our glorious King, All His ransomed home to bring, Then anew this song we'll sing, Hallelujah, what a Savior!
Pastoral Prayer
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise 1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise, In light inaccessible hid from our eyes, Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise. 2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, Nor wanting, nor wasting, Thou rulest in might; Thy justice, like mountains, high soaring above Thy clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love. 3 To all, life Thou givest, to both great and small, In all life Thou livest, the true life of all; We blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree, And wither and perish--but naught changeth Thee. 4 Great Father of glory, pure Father of light, Thine angels adore Thee, all veiling their sight; All praise we would render, O help us to see 'Tis only the splendor of light hideth Thee! 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. Complete in Thee 1 Complete in Thee! no work of mine Could take, dear Lord, the place of Thine; Thy blood hath pardon bought for me, And I shall stand complete in Thee. Refrain: Yea, justified! O blessed thought! And sanctified! Salvation wrought! Thy blood hath pardon bought for me, And glorified, I too, shall be! 2 Complete in Thee, each want supplied, And no good thing to me denied; Since Thou my portion, Lord, will be, I ask no more, complete in Thee. 3 Complete in Thee! no more shall sin, Which Thou has conquered, reign within; Thy blood shall bid the tempter flee, And I shall stand complete in Thee. 4 Dear Savior, when, before Thy bar All tribes and tongues assembled are, Among the chosen I will be, At Thy right hand, complete in Thee. Leaning on the Everlasting Arms 1 What a fellowship, what a joy divine, Leaning on the everlasting arms; What a blessedness, what a peace is mine, Leaning on the everlasting arms. Refrain: Leaning, leaning, Safe and secure from all alarms; Leaning, leaning, Leaning on the everlasting arms. Be Thou My Vision 1 Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart; be all else but naught to me, save that Thou art; be Thou my best thought in the day and the night, both waking and sleeping, Thy presence my light. 2 Be Thou my Wisdom, be Thou my true Word; be Thou ever with me and I with Thee, Lord; be Thou my great Father, and I Thy true son, be Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one. 3 Be Thou my Breastplate, my Sword for the fight; be Thou my whole Armor, be Thou my true Might; be Thou my soul’s Shelter, be Thou my strong Tow’r, O raise Thou me heav’nward, great Pow’r of my pow’r. 4 Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise, be Thou mine inheritance, now and always; be Thou and Thou only the first in my heart, O High King of heaven, my Treasure Thou art. 5 High King of heaven, Thou heaven's bright Sun, O grant me its joys, after vict'ry is won; Great Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, still be Thou my Vision, O Ruler of all. Great Is Thy Faithfulness 3. Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide; Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! Refrain: Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed, Thy hand hath provided; Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me!
Pastoral Prayer
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."
Pastoral Prayer
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! |
RSS Feed