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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 power, 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 arm you for the fight, The panoply of God. From strength to strength go on And wrestle, fight and pray; Tread all the powers of darkness down And win the well fought day. 3 Leave no unguarded place, No weakness of the soul; Take ev'ry virtue, ev'ry grace, And fortify the whole; That having all things done, And all your conflicts past, Ye may overcome thro' Christ alone And stand complete at last. Not What These Hands Have Done 1 Not what these hands have done can save this guilty soul; not what this toiling flesh has borne can make my spirit whole. Not what I feel or do can give me peace with God; not all my prayers and sighs and tears can bear my awful load. 2 Thy work alone, O Christ, can ease this weight of sin; Thy blood alone, O Lamb of God, can give me peace within. Thy love to me, O God, not mine, O Lord, to Thee, can rid me of the dark unrest, and set my spirit free. 3 Thy grace alone, O God, to me can pardon speak; Thy pow'r alone, O Son of God, can this sore bondage break. I bless the Christ of God; I rest on love divine; and with unfalt'ring lip and heart, I call this Savior mine. Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness 1 Jesus, Thy blood and righteousness my beauty are, my glorious dress; 'midst flaming worlds, in these arrayed, with joy shall I lift up my head. 2 Bold shall I stand in Thy great day, for who aught to my charge shall lay? Fully absolved through these I am, from sin and fear, from guilt and shame. 3 Lord, I believe Thy precious blood, which at the mercy seat of God, forever doth for sinners plead, for me, e'en for my soul, was shed. 4 Jesus, be endless praise to Thee, whose boundless mercy hath for me, for me a full atonement made, an everlasting ransom paid. 5 When from the dust of death I rise to claim my mansion in the skies, e'en then this shall be all my plea, Jesus hath lived, hath died, for me. 6 O let the dead now hear Thy voice; now bid Thy ransomed ones rejoice; their beauty this, their glorious dress, Jesus, Thy blood and righteousness. There Is a Redeemer 2 Jesus my Redeemer, Name above all names, Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, O for sinners slain. Chorus Thank You, O my Father For giving us Your Son, And leaving Your Spirit 'til Your work on earth is done. All I Have Is Christ 1 I once was lost in darkest night Yet thought I knew the way The sin that promised joy and life Had led me to the grave I had no hope that You would own A rebel to Your will And if You had not loved me first I would refuse You still. 2 But as I ran my hell-bound race Indifferent to the cost You looked upon my helpless state And led me to the cross And I beheld God’s love displayed You suffered in my place You bore the wrath reserved for me Now all I know is grace. CHORUS Hallelujah! All I have is Christ Hallelujah! Jesus is my life. 3 Now, Lord, I would be Yours alone And live so all might see The strength to follow Your commands Could never come from me O Father, use my ransomed life In any way You choose And let my song forever be My only boast is You. When We All Get to Heaven 1 Sing the wonderous love of Jesus; sing His mercy and His grace. In the mansions, bright and blessed, He'll prepare for us a place. When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be! When we all see Jesus, we'll sing and shout the victory!
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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. God, the Uncreated One 1 God, the uncreated one, the author of salvation 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 Lifted high, the sinless man; crucified, the spotless lamb Buried by the sons of man, 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! 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. Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God 1 Holy Spirit, living Breath of God, Breathe new life into my willing soul. Bring the presence of the risen Lord To renew my heart and make me whole. Cause Your Word to come alive in me; Give me faith for what I cannot see; Give me passion for Your purity. Holy Spirit, breathe new life in me. 2 Holy Spirit, come abide within; May Your joy be seen in all I do-- Love enough to cover ev’ry sin In each thought and deed and attitude, Kindness to the greatest and the least, Gentleness that sows the path of peace. Turn my striving into works of grace. Breath of God, show Christ in all I do. 3 Holy Spirit, from creation’s birth, Giving life to all that God has made, Show Your power once again on earth; Cause Your church to hunger for Your ways. Let the fragrance of our prayers arise. Lead us on the road of sacrifice That in unity the face of Christ Will be clear for all the world to see. My Heart Is Filled with Thankfulness 3 My heart is filled with thankfulness To Him who reigns above; Whose wisdom is my perfect peace, Whose every thought is love. For every day I have on earth Is given by the King. So I will give my life, my all, To love and follow Him. Great Is Thy Faithfulness 1 Great is Thy faithfulness, O God, my Father, There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not; As Thou hast been, Thou forever wilt be. 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! 2 Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest, Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love. 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! Rejoice! Rejoice, Believers 1 Rejoice, rejoice, believers, and let your lights appear; the evening is advancing, and darker night is near. The Bridegroom is arising and soon is drawing nigh. Up, pray and watch and wrestle; at midnight comes the cry. 4 Our hope and expectation, O Jesus, now appear; arise, O Sun so longed for, above this shadowed sphere. With hearts and hands uplifted we plead, O Lord, to see the day of earth's redemption that sets your people free.
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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! Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation 1 Christ is made the sure foundation, Christ the head and cornerstone, Chosen of the Lord and precious, Binding all the Church in one, Holy Zion's help forever, And her confidence alone. 2 To this temple, where we call You, Come, O Lord of hosts, today; With accustomed lovingkindness Hear Thy people as they pray, And Your fullest benediction Shed within its walls alway. 3 Lord, here grant to all Your servants What they ask of You to gain, What they gain from You forever With the blessed to retain, And hereafter in Your glory Evermore with You to reign. 4 Laud and honor to the Father, Laud and honor to the Son, Laud and honor to the Spirit, Ever Three and ever One; One in might and One in glory While unending ages run. Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God 1 Holy Spirit, living breath of God, Breathe new life into my willing soul. Let the presence of the risen Lord, Come renew my heart and make me whole. Cause Your Word to come alive in me; Give me faith for what I cannot see, Give me passion for Your purity; Holy Spirit, breathe new life in me. 2 Holy Spirit, come abide within, May Your joy be seen in all I do. Love enough to cover every sin, In each thought and deed and attitude. Kindness to the greatest and the least, Gentleness that sows the path of peace. Turn my strivings into works of grace; Breath of God show Christ in all I do. 3 Holy Spirit, from creation’s birth, Giving life to all that God has made, Show Your power once again on earth, Cause Your church to hunger for your ways. Let the fragrance of our prayers arise; Lead us on the road of sacrifice, That in unity the face of Christ May be clear for all the world to see. All Glory Be to Christ 1 Should nothing of our efforts stand, No legacy survive, Unless the Lord does raise the house, In vain its builders strive. To you who boast tomorrow’s gain, Tell me, what is your life? A mist, it vanishes at dawn, All glory be to Christ! Chorus All glory be to Christ our King, All glory be to Christ. His rule and reign we'll ever sing, All glory be to Christ! O for a Closer Walk with God 1 O for a closer walk with God, a calm and heavenly 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, serene and calm my frame; so purer light shall mark the road that leads me to the Lamb. All Glory Be to Christ 3 When on the day, the great I Am, The Faithful and the True, The Lamb who was for sinner’s slain, Is making all things new. Behold our God shall live with us, And be our Steadfast Light, And we shall e’er His people be, All glory be to Christ! Chorus All glory be to Christ our King, All glory be to Christ! His rule and reign we'll ever sing, All glory be to Christ!
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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 every 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 every grace endued. 3 'Mid toil and tribulation, and tumult of her war, she waits the consummation of peace forevermore; 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 Solid Rock 1 My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus' blood and righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame, But wholly lean on Jesus' name. On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand, All other ground is sinking sand. 2 When darkness seems to hide his face, I rest on His unchanging grace; In ev'ry high and stormy gale, My anchor holds within the veil. 3 His oath, His covenant, His blood Support me in the whelming flood; When all around my soul gives way, He then is all my hope and stay. 4 When He shall come with trumpet sound, Oh, may I then in Him be found; Dressed in His righteousness alone, Faultless to stand before the throne. Jesus Lover of My Soul 1 Jesus, lover of my soul, let me to Thy bosom fly, while the nearer waters roll, while the tempest still is high: hide me, O my Savior, hide, till the storm of life is past; safe into the haven guide, O receive my soul at last! 2 Other refuge have I none, hangs my helpless soul on Thee; leave, ah! leave me not alone, still support and comfort me! All my trust on Thee is stayed, all my help from Thee I bring; cover my defenseless head with the shadow of Thy wing. 3 Thou, O Christ, art all I want; more than all in Thee I find: raise the fallen, cheer the faint, heal the sick, and lead the blind. Just and holy is Thy name, I am all unrighteousness; false and full of sin I am, Thou art full of truth and grace. 4 Plenteous grace with Thee is found, grace to cover all my sin; let the healing streams abound; make and keep me pure within: Thou of life the Fountain art, freely let me take of Thee, spring Thou up within my heart, rise to all eternity. Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God 1 Holy Spirit, living breath of God, Breathe new life into my willing soul. Bring the presence of the risen Lord, To renew my heart and make me whole. Cause Your Word to come alive in me; Give me faith for what I cannot see; Give me passion for Your purity; Holy Spirit, breathe new life in me. 2 Holy Spirit, come abide within; May Your joy be seen in all I do. Love enough to cover every sin In each thought and deed and attitude. Kindness to the greatest and the least; Gentleness that sows the path of peace. Turn my strivings into works of grace; Breath of God, show Christ in all I do. 3 Holy Spirit, from creation's birth, Giving life to all that God has made. Show Your power once again on earth; Cause Your church to hunger for your ways. Let the fragrance of our prayers arise; Lead us on the road of sacrifice, That in unity the face of Christ Will be clear for all the world to see. Love Divine, All Loves Excelling 1 Love divine, all loves excelling, Joy of heav'n, to earth come down; Fix in us Thy humble dwelling; All Thy faithful mercies crown. Jesus, Thou are all compassion, Pure, unbounded love Thou art; Visit us with Thy salvation; Enter ev'ry trembling heart. 2 Breathe, O breathe Thy loving Spirit, Into ev'ry troubled breast! Let us all in Thee inherit, Let us find the promised rest; Take away our love to sinning; Alpha and Omega be; End of faith, as its beginning, Set our hearts at liberty. 3 Come, Almighty to deliver, Let us all Thy grace receive; Suddenly return, and never, Nevermore Thy temples leave. Thee we would be always blessing, Serve Thee as Thy hosts above, Pray, and praise Thee without ceasing, Glory in Thy perfect love. 4 Finish, then, Thy new creation; Pure and spotless let us be; Let us see Thy great salvation Perfectly secured in Thee: Changed from glory into glory, Till in heav'n we take our place, Till we cast our crowns before Thee, Lost in wonder, love, and praise. My Faith Has Found a Resting Place 1 My faith has found a resting place, Not in device nor creed: I trust the Everliving One, His wounds for me shall plead. I need no other argument, I need no other plea, It is enough that Jesus died, And that He died for me.
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How Firm a Foundation 1 How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in His excellent Word! What more can He say than to you He hath said, To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled? 2 "Fear not! I am with thee; O be not dismayed, For I am thy God, and will still give thee aid; I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand, Upheld by My righteous, omnipotent hand. 3 "When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, My grace, all sufficient, shall be thy supply; The flame shall not hurt thee; I only design Thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine. 4 "The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose I will not, I will not desert to his foes; That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, I'll never, no never, no never forsake!" 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. Whate’er My God Ordains Is Right 1 Whate'er my God ordains is right: his holy will abideth; I will be still, whate'er he doth, and follow where he guideth. He is my God; though dark my road, he holds me that I shall not fall: wherefore to him I leave it all. 2 Whate'er my God ordains is right: he never will deceive me; he leads me by the proper path; I know he will not leave me. I take, content, what he hath sent; his hand can turn my griefs away, and patiently I wait his day. 3 Whate'er my God ordains is right: though now this cup, in drinking, may bitter seem to my faint heart, I take it, all unshrinking. My God is true; each morn anew sweet comfort yet shall fill my heart, and pain and sorrow shall depart. 4 Whate'er my God ordains is right: here shall my stand be taken; though sorrow, need, or death be mine, yet am I not forsaken. My Father's care is round me there; he holds me that I shall not fall: and so to him I leave it all. Rock of Ages 1 Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in Thee; let the water and the blood from Thy wounded side which flowed, be of sin the double cure; save from wrath and make me pure. 2 Not the labors of my hands can fulfil Thy Law's demands; could my zeal no respite know, could my tears forever flow, all for sin could not atone; Thou must save, and Thou alone. 3 Nothing in my hand I bring, simply to Thy cross I cling. Naked, come to Thee for dress; helpless, look to Thee for grace; foul, I to the fountain fly; wash me, Savior, or I die! 4 While I draw this fleeting breath, when mine eyelids close in death, when I soar to worlds unknown, see Thee on Thy judgment throne, Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in Thee. In Christ Alone 1 In Christ alone my hope is found, He is my light, my strength, my song; This Cornerstone, this solid Ground, Firm through the fiercest drought and storm. What heights of love, what depths of peace, When fears are stilled, when strivings cease! My Comforter, my All in All, Here in the love of Christ I stand. 2 In Christ alone! – who took on flesh, Fullness of God in helpless babe. This gift of love and righteousness, Scorned by the ones He came to save: Till on that cross as Jesus died, The wrath of God was satisfied – For every sin on Him was laid; Here in the death of Christ I live. 3 There in the ground His body lay, Light of the world by darkness slain: Then bursting forth in glorious day Up from the grave He rose again! And as He stands in victory Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me, For I am His and He is mine – Bought with the precious blood of Christ. 4 No guilt in life, no fear in death, This is the power of Christ in me; From life’s first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny. No power of hell, no scheme of man, Can ever pluck me from His hand: Till He returns or calls me home, Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand. The Solid Rock His oath, His covenant, His blood Support me in the whelming flood; When all around my soul gives way, He then is all my hope and stay. On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand, All other ground is sinking sand.
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LORD, from the Depth 1 LORD, from the depths I call to You; Lord, hear me from on high And give attention to my voice when I for mercy cry. 2 LORD in Your presence who can stand, if you our sins record? But yet forgiveness is with You, that we may fear You, LORD. 3 I wait -my soul waits - for the LORD; my hope is in His Word. More than the watchman waits for dawn my soul waits for the Lord. 4 Oh Israel put your hope in God, for mercy is with Him And full Redemption from their sins; His people He’ll redeem. Jesus Shall Reign 1 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Does its successive journeys run; His kingdom spread from shore to shore, Till moons shall wax and wane no more. 2 To Him shall endless pray'r be made, And endless praises crown His head; His name like sweet perfume shall rise With ev'ry morning sacrifice. 3 People and realms of ev'ry tongue Dwell on His love with sweetest song, And infant voices shall proclaim Their early blessings on His name. 4 Let ev'ry creature rise and bring Honor and glory to our King; Angels descend with songs again, And earth repeat the loud “Amen”! Whate’er My God Ordains Is Right 1 Whate'er my God ordains is right: His holy will abideth, I will be still whate'er He doth, And follow where He guideth. He is my God though dark my road. He holds me that I shall not fall, And so to Him, I leave it all, he holds me that I shall not fall. 2 Whate'er my God ordains is right: He never will deceive me. He leads me by the proper path; I know He will not leave me. I take, content, what He has sent. His hand can turn my griefs away, And patiently, I wait His day, his hand can turn my grief away. 3 Whate'er my God ordains is right, Though now this cup in drinking May bitter seem to my faint heart, I take it all, unshrinking. My God is true, each morn anew, Sweet comfort yet shall fill my heart, And pain and sorrow shall depart, Sweet comfort yet shall fill my heart. 4 Whate'er my God ordains is right. Here shall my stand be taken. Though sorrow, need, or death be mine, Yet I am not forsaken. My Father's care is 'round me there. He holds me that I shall not fall, And so to Him, I leave it all, He holds me that I shall not fall. Am I a Soldier of the Cross? 1 Am I a soldier of the cross, A foll'wer of the Lamb? And shall I fear to own His cause, Or blush to speak His name? 4 Sure I must fight if I would reign; Increase my courage, Lord! I'll bear the toil, endure the pain, Supported by Thy Word. Here Is Love 1 Here is love, vast as the ocean, Loving-kindness as the flood; When the Prince of Life, my ransom, Shed for me his precious blood. Who his love will not remember? Who can cease to sing his praise? He shall never be forgotten, Through Heav’n’s everlasting days 2 On the mount of crucifixion, Fountains opened deep and wide, Through the flood-gates of God’s mercy, Flowed the vast and gracious tide; Grace and love, like mighty rivers Poured incessant from above, Heaven’s peace and perfect justice Kissed a guilty world in love. 3 Let me all your love accepting, Love you, ever all my days; Let me seek your kingdom only And my life be to your praise; You alone will be my glory, Nothing in the world I see; You have cleansed and sanctified me, You Yourself have set me free. 4 In your truth you will direct me By your Spirit, thru' your Word; And your grace my need is meeting, As I trust in you, my Lord. Of your fulness you are pouring Your great love and power on me, Without measure, full and boundless Drawing out my heart to Thee. 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.
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In Your Presence (Psalm 84) 1 Lord, I dearly love Your presence more than words can ever tell; how I yearn to see the beauty of the courts in which You dwell. Even sparrows there find refuge; there the swallow rears her young; what a joy to have a home there, where unending praise is sung. 2 Happy are the pilgrim people pressing on to greater things, finding water in the wasteland, making it a place of springs; on they go with mounting vigor till they stand before Your throne; God of Jacob, guard Your servants; make Your lasting kindness known. 3 In the hearts of all the faithful, grace and glory are revealed-- lavish gifts You give so freely, mighty Lord, our Sun and Shield. Better humble, godly service than a home where sin holds sway; better one day in Your presence than a thousand far away. Facing a Task Unfinished 1 Facing a task unfinished, That drives us to our knees, A need that, undiminished, Rebukes our slothful ease. We, who rejoice to know Thee, Renew before Thy throne The solemn pledge we owe Thee- To go and make You known. 2 Where other lords beside Thee Hold their unhindered sway; Where forces that defied Thee Defy Thee still today. With none to heed their crying For life, and love, and light, Unnumbered souls are dying And pass into the night. Refrain: We go to all the world, With kingdom hope unfurled. No other name has power to save But Jesus Christ, the Lord. 3 We bear the torch that flaming, Fell from the hands of those Who gave their lives proclaiming That Jesus died and rose. Ours is the same commission, The same glad message ours; Fired by the same ambition, To You we yield our powers. 4 O Father who sustained them, O Spirit who inspired, Savior, whose love constrained them To toil with zeal untired, From cowardice defend us, From lethargy awake! Forth on Thine errands send us To labor for Thy sake. Whate’er My God Ordains Is Right 1 Whate'er my God ordains is right: His holy will abideth, I will be still whate'er He doth, And follow where He guideth. He is my God though dark my road. He holds me that I shall not fall, And so to Him, I leave it all, he holds me that I shall not fall. 2 Whate'er my God ordains is right: He never will deceive me. He leads me by the proper path; I know He will not leave me. I take, content, what He has sent. His hand can turn my griefs away, And patiently, I wait His day, his hand can turn my grief away. 3 Whate'er my God ordains is right, Though now this cup in drinking May bitter seem to my faint heart, I take it all, unshrinking. My God is true, each morn anew, Sweet comfort yet shall fill my heart, And pain and sorrow shall depart, Sweet comfort yet shall fill my heart. 4 Whate'er my God ordains is right. Here shall my stand be taken. Though sorrow, need, or death be mine, Yet I am not forsaken. My Father's care is 'round me there. He holds me that I shall not fall, And so to Him, I leave it all, He holds me that I shall not fall. I Need Thee Every Hour 4 I need Thee ev'ry hour, Teach me Thy will; Thy promises so rich In me fulfill. Refrain: I need Thee, O I need Thee; Ev'ry hour I need Thee! O bless me now, my Savior, I come to Thee. 5 I need Thee ev'ry hour, Most Holy One; O make me Thine indeed, Thou blessed Son. He Will Hold Me Fast 1 When I fear my faith will fail, Christ will hold me fast; When the tempter would prevail, He will hold me fast. I could never keep my hold Through life’s fearful path; For my love is often cold; He must hold me fast. Refrain: He will hold me fast, He will hold me fast; For my Savior loves me so, He will hold me fast. 2 Those He saves are His delight, Christ will hold me fast; Precious in His holy sight, He will hold me fast. He’ll not let my soul be lost; His promises shall last; Bought by Him at such a cost, He will hold me fast. 3 For my life He bled and died, Christ will hold me fast; Justice has been satisfied; He will hold me fast. Raised with Him to endless life, He will hold me fast ‘Til our faith is turned to sight, When He comes at last! Oh, How I Love Jesus 1 There is a name I love to hear, I love to sing its worth; It sounds as music in my ear, The sweetest name on earth. Refrain: Oh, how I love Jesus, Oh, how I love Jesus, Oh, how I love Jesus, Because He first loved me.
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Sing a New Song to Jehovah 1 Sing a new song to Jehovah for the wonders He hath wrought; His right hand and arm most holy triumph to His cause have brought. In His love and tender mercy He hath made salvation known, in the sight of every nation He His righteousness hath shown. 2 Truth and mercy toward His people He has ever kept in mind, and His full and free salvation He hath shown to all mankind. Sing, O earth, sing to Jehovah, praises to Jehovah sing; with the swelling notes of music shout before the LORD, the King. 3 Seas with all your fullness thunder, all earth's peoples now rejoice; floods and hills in praise uniting, to the LORD lift up your voice. For, behold, Jehovah cometh, robed in justice and in might; He alone will judge the nations, and His judgment shall be right. 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 power, 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 arm you for the fight, The panoply of God. From strength to strength go on And wrestle, fight and pray; Tread all the powers of darkness down And win the well fought day. 3 Leave no unguarded place, No weakness of the soul; Take ev'ry virtue, ev'ry grace, And fortify the whole; That having all things done, And all your conflicts past, Ye may overcome thro' Christ alone And stand complete at last. I Asked the Lord That I Might Grow 1 I asked the Lord that I might grow in faith and love and every grace; might more of His salvation know, and seek more earnestly His face. 2 'Twas He who taught me thus to pray, and He, I trust, has answered prayer, but it has been in such a way as almost drove me to despair. 3 I hoped that in some favored hour at once He's answer my request, and by His love's constraining pow'r subdue my sins and give me rest. 4 Instead of this He made me feel the hidden evils of my heart, and let the angry pow'rs of hell assault my soul in every part. 5 Yea more, with His own hand He seemed intent to aggravate me woe, crossed all the fair designs I schemed, humbled my heart, and laid me low. 6 "Lord, why is this?" I trembling cried, "Wilt Thou pursue Thy worm to death?" "'Tis in this way," the Lord replied, "I answer prayer for grace and faith. 7 "These inward trials I employ from self and pride to set thee free, and break thy schemes of earthly joy that thou may'st find Thy all in Me." Abide with Me 3 I need Thy presence every passing hour; what but Thy grace can foil the tempter's pow'r? Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, O abide with me. 4 I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless; ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness. Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still if Thou abide with me. May the Mind of Christ, My Savior 1 May the mind of Christ, my Savior, live in me from day to day, by His love and pow'r controlling all I do and say. 2 May the word of God dwell richly in my heart from hour to hour, so that all may see I triumph only through His pow'r. 3 May the peace of God my Father rule my life in everything, that I may be calm to comfort sick and sorrowing. 4 May the love of Jesus fill me as the waters fill the sea; Him exalting, self abasing: this is victory. 5 May I run the race before me, strong and brave to face the foe, looking only unto Jesus as I onward go. 6 May His beauty rest upon me as I seek the lost to win, and may they forget the channel, seeing only Him. We Will Glorify Hallelujah to the King of Kings, Hallelujah to the Lamb! Hallelujah to the Lord of Lords Who is the great I AM!
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! Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder 1 Let us love and sing and wonder, Let us praise the Savior's name! He has hushed the law's loud thunder, He has quenched Mount Sinai's flame; He has washed us with His blood, He has brought us nigh to God. 2 Let us love the Lord who bought us, Pitied us when enemies, Called us by His grace, and taught us, Gave us ears and gave us eyes: He has washed us with His blood, He presents our souls to God. 3 Let us sing, though fierce temptation Threaten hard to bear us down! For the Lord, our strong salvation, Holds in view the conqu'ror's crown; He who washed us with His blood, Soon will bring us home to God. 4 Let us wonder! Grace and justice Join, and point to mercy's store; When through grace in Christ our trust is, Justice smiles, and asks no more: He who washed us with His blood, Has secured our way to God. 5 Let us praise, and join the chorus Of the saints enthroned on high; Here they trusted Him before us, Now their praises fill the sky: "You have washed us with Your blood; You are worthy, Lamb of God!" Gaze on the Christ 1 Behold the Lamb, the spotless Lamb, Who takes away our sin; The debt we faced was not erased, But paid in full by Him. Refrain: Gaze on the Christ, our sacrifice On altar made of wood. Exalt the Lamb, the worthy Lamb, Who bought us with His blood. 2 Behold the Lamb, the bleeding Lamb, Who takes away the veil; His body torn, His soul forlorn, Christ cut to God a trail. 3 Behold the Lamb, the dying Lamb, Who takes away just wrath; God saw the blood of His beloved And over us has passed. 4 Behold the Lamb, the risen Lamb, Who takes away death’s sting; All knees shall bend, all praise ascend To Christ, the living King. Ancient Words 1 Holy words long preserved For our walk in this world, They resound with God's own heart; O let the ancient words impart. Words of life, words of hope Give us strength, help us cope; In this world where'er we roam Ancient words will guide us home. Refrain: Ancient words ever true, Changing me changing you; We have come with open hearts, O let the ancient words impart. 2 Holy words of our faith Handed down to this age, Came to us through sacrifice; O heed the faithful words of Christ. Martyr's blood stains each page They have died for this faith Hear them cry through the years Heed these words and hold them dear. God of Grace 1 God of grace, amazing wonder, irresistible and free; oh, the miracle of mercy, Jesus reaches down to me. God of grace, I stand in wonder, as my God restores my soul. His own blood has paid my ransom; awesome cost to make me whole 2 God of grace, who loved and knew me long before the world began; sent my Savior down from heaven perfect God and perfect man. God of grace, I trust in Jesus; I'm accepted as His own. Every day His grace sustains me, as I lean on Him alone. 3 God of grace, I stand astounded, cleansed, forgiven, and secure. All my fears are now confounded, and my hope is ever sure. God of grace, now crowned in glory, where one day I'll see Your face; and forever I'll adore You in Your everlasting grace. When We All Get to Heaven 1 Sing the wondrous love of Jesus, Sing His mercy and His grace; In the mansions bright and blessed, He'll prepare for us a place. Refrain: When we all get to heaven, What a day of rejoicing that will be! When we all see Jesus, We'll sing and shout the victory.
Pastoral Prayer
Come Praise and Glorify 1 Come praise and glorify our God, The Father of our Lord. In Christ He has, in heavenly realms, His blessings on us poured. For pure and blameless in His sight He destined us to be, And now we’ve been adopted through His Son eternally. Refrain: To the praise of Your glory, to the praise of Your mercy and grace, To the praise of Your glory: You are the God Who saves! 2 Come praise and glorify our God, Who gives His grace in Christ. In Him our sins are washed away, Redeemed through sacrifice. In Him God has made known to us The mystery of His will: That Christ should be the Head of all, His purpose to fulfill. 3 Come praise and glorify our God, For we’ve believed the Word; And through our faith we have a seal: The Spirit of the Lord. The Spirit guarantees our hope Until redemption’s done, Until we join in endless praise To God, the Three in One! 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. Refrain: 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. 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 home-ward, To my 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 watches 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 ev'ry love the best! 'Tis an ocean vast of blessing, 'Tis a haven sweet of rest. O the deep, deep love of Jesus, 'Tis a heav'n of heav'ns to me; And it lifts me up to glory, For it lifts me up to Thee. In the Cross of Christ I Glory 1 In the cross of Christ I glory, Tow'ring o'er the wrecks of time; All the light of sacred story Gathers round its head sublime. 2 When the woes of life o'ertake me, Hopes deceive and fears annoy; Never shall the cross forsake me: Lo! it glows with peace and joy. 3 When the sun of bliss is beaming Light and love upon my way, From the cross the radiance streaming Adds new luster to the day. 4 Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure, By the cross are sanctified; Peace is there that knows no measure, Joys that through all time abide. Jesus Paid It All 1 I hear the Savior say, "Thy strength indeed is small, Child of weakness, watch and pray, Find in Me thine all in all." Refrain: Jesus paid it all, All to Him I owe; Sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow. 2 Lord, now indeed I find Thy power, and Thine alone Can change the leper's spots And melt the heart of stone. 3 For nothing good have I Whereby Thy grace to claim; I'll wash my garments white In the blood of Calv'ry's Lamb. 4 And when, before the throne, I stand in Him complete, "Jesus died my soul to save," My lips shall still repeat. |
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