09 February 2020
DARE TO BE A DANIEL
Words and Music: Phi?lip P. Bliss
Standing by a purpose true, Heeding God’s command, Honor them, the faithful few! All hail to Daniel’s band!
Refrain: Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alone! Dare to have a purpose firm! Dare to make it known.
Many mighty men are lost Daring not to stand, Who for God had been a host By joining Daniel’s band.
Many giants, great and tall, Stalking through the land, Headlong to the earth would fall, If met by Daniel’s band.
Hold the Gospel banner high! On to vict’ry grand! Satan and his hosts defy, And shout for Daniel’s band.
(Source: http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/d/a/r/daretobe.htm)?
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08 February 2020
I WILL DO MY PART
Lyrics: Charles W. Naylor? Music: Andrew L. Byers
It may be little that I can do, Nor may I have much to say, But in that little I mean to be true, And do what I can today.
Refrain: From the depths of my heart I will do my part With a ready and willing hand; And I will not shirk, I will faithfully work In the place that my Lord hath planned.
The work He giveth may lowly be, It may not win man’s applause, But if I do what He chooses for me, I know it will help His cause.
In vain no service that love may give, No matter how small it be; In God’s remembrance it ever shall live To shine in eternity.
In that fair day, when the crowns are brought For those who have faithful proved, There will be one for each soul that has wrought— For all that have worked and loved.
(Source: https://library.timelesstruths.org/music/I_Will_Do_My_Part/)?
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FROM EVERY STORMY WIND THAT BLOWS
07 February 2020
FROM EVERY STORMY WIND THAT BLOWS
Lyrics: Hugh Stowell? Music: Melody by Thomas Hastings
From every stormy wind that blows, From every swelling tide of woes, There is a calm, a sure retreat— ’Tis found beneath the mercy seat.
There is a place where Jesus sheds The oil of gladness on our heads, A place than all besides more sweet— It is the blood-bought mercy seat.
There is a scene where spirits blend, Where friend holds fellowship with friend; Though sundered far, by faith they meet Around one common mercy seat.
There, there on eagle’s wings we soar, And time and sense seem all no more, And heaven comes down our souls to greet, And glory crowns the mercy seat.
(Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/774/2)?
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UNTO THE HILLS AROUND DO I LIFT UP
06 February 2020
UNTO THE HILLS AROUND DO I LIFT UP
Lyrics: John Douglas Sutherland Campbell? Music: Charles Henry Purday Meter:10.4.10.4.10.10.
Unto the hills around do I lift up ? My longing eyes; O whence for me shall my salvation come, ? From whence arise? From God the Lord doth come my certain aid, From God the Lord, who heav’n and earth hath made.
He will not suffer that thy foot be moved: ? Safe shalt thou be. No careless slumber shall His eyelids close, ? Who keepeth thee. Behold, He sleepeth not, He slumbereth ne’er, Who keepeth Israel in His holy care.
Jehovah is Himself thy keeper true, ? Thy changeless shade; Jehovah thy defense on thy right hand ? Himself hath made. And thee no sun by day shall ever smite; No moon shall harm thee in the silent night.
From every evil shall He keep thy soul, ? From every sin; Jehovah shall preserve thy going out, ? Thy coming in. Above thee, watching, He whom we adore Shall keep thee henceforth, yea, for evermore.
(Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/604)?
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WHILE WITH CEASELESS COURSE THE SUN
05 February 2020
WHILE WITH CEASELESS COURSE THE SUN
Words: John New?ton Music: ar?ranged from Sam?u?el Webbe, Sr.
While with ceaseless course the sun Hasted through the former year, Many souls their race have run, Never more to meet us here; Fixed in an eternal fate, They have done with all below; We a little longer wait, But how little—none can know.
As the wingèd arrow flies Speedily the mark to find; As the lightning from the skies Darts, and leaves no trace behind; Swiftly thus our fleeting days Bear us down life’s rapid stream; Upwards, Lord, our spirits raise, All below is but a dream.
Thanks for mercies past receive, Pardon of our sins renew; Teach us, henceforth, how to live With eternity in view: Bless Thy Word to young and old, Fill us with a Savior’s love; And when life’s short tale is told, May we dwell with Thee above.
(Source: http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/w/w/c/wwcctsun.htm)?
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04 February 2020
SEARCH ME, O GOD
Lyrics: James Edwin Orr Music: Maori melody
Search me, O God, and know my heart today, Try me, O Savior, know my thoughts, I pray; See if there be some wicked way in me; Cleanse me from every sin, and set me free.
I praise Thee, Lord, for cleansing me from sin; Fulfill Thy word and make me pure within; Fill me with fire, where once I burned with shame; Grant my desire to magnify Thy name.
Lord, take my life, and make it wholly Thine; Fill my poor heart with Thy great love divine; Take all my will, my passion, self and pride; I now surrender, Lord, in me abide.
O Holy Ghost, revival comes from Thee; Send a revival, start the work in me; Thy Word declares Thou wilt supply our need; For blessings now, O Lord, I humbly plead.
(Source: http://hymnpod.com/2009/02/22/search-me-o-god/)?
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GIVE TO ME, LORD, A THANKFUL HEART
03 February 2020
GIVE TO ME, LORD, A THANKFUL HEART
Words: T. Caryl Micklem Music: Frederick Charles Maker
Give to me, Lord, a thankful heart And a discerning mind; Give, as I play the Christian’s part, The strength to finish what I start And act on what I find.
When, in the rush of days, my will Is habit bound and slow, Help me to keep in vision, still, What love and power and peace can fill A life that trusts in you.
By your divine and urgent claim, And by your human face, Kindle our sinking hearts to flame, And as you teach the world your name Let it become your place.
Jesus, with all your church I long To see your kingdom come: Show me your way of righting wrong And turning sorrow into song Until you bring me home.
(Source: http://ehymnbook.org/CMMS/hymnSong.php?id=pd03538)?
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THE NEW COVENANT BLESSINGS
02 February 2020
THE NEW COVENANT BLESSINGS
“I will impart My laws into their mind,” Our covenanting God revealed to mankind; “I will inscribe My laws upon their heart,” God’s highest law of life in us to impart. ? Refrain: Christ is the title deed of all God is; Christ is a testament with all its bequests; Now the New Testament is ours to claim, As we, in spirit, call upon His name.
“I will be God to them” declares the Lord, Christ, our inheritance, described in the Word; “And they will be to Me a people,” possessed, As God’s inheritance, His riches, expressed.
“For all will know Me,” and consecrate, Even the little ones and also the great; All have capacity to live such a life, All live in oneness, abiding in Christ.
“I will propitiate,” forgiving all sin, Cleansing the inward parts and washing within; Christ’s efficacious blood has set us free, Restoring fellowship, for eternity.
(Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/ns/519)?
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01 February 2020
I MUST TELL JESUS
Lyrics and Music: Elisha A Hoffman
I must tell Jesus all of my trials, I cannot bear these burdens alone; In my distress He kindly will help me, He ever loves and cares for His own.
Refrain: I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus! I cannot bear my burdens alone; I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus! Jesus can help me, Jesus alone.
I must tell Jesus all of my troubles, He is a kind, compassionate Friend; If I but ask Him He will deliver, Make of my troubles quickly an end.
Tempted and tried I need a great Savior, One who can help my burdens to bear; I must tell Jesus, I must tell Jesus: He all my cares and sorrows will share.
O how the world to evil allures me! O how my heart is tempted to sin! I must tell Jesus, and He will help me Over the world the vict’ry to win.
(Source: http://www.hymnpod.com/2009/01/21/i-must-tell-jesus/)?
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NO DISAPPOINTMENT IN HEAVEN
31 January 2020
NO DISAPPOINTMENT IN HEAVEN
Words: Frederick M. Lehman
There’s no disappointment in Heaven, No weariness, sorrow or pain; No hearts that are bleeding and broken, No song with a minor refrain. The clouds of our earthly horizon Will never appear in the sky, For all will be sunshine and gladness, With never a sob or a sigh.
Refrain: I’m bound for that beautiful city, My Lord has prepared for His own; Where all the redeemed of all ages Sing Glory! around the white throne; Sometimes I grow homesick for Heaven, And the glories I there shall behold; What a joy that will be when my Savior I see, In that beautiful city of gold.
We’ll never pay rent for our mansion, The taxes will never come due, Our garments will never grow threadbare, But always be fadeless and new, We’ll never be hungry or thirsty, Nor languish in poverty there, For all the rich bounties of Heaven His sanctified children will share.?
There’ll never be crepe on the doorknob, No funeral train in the sky; No graves on the hillsides of glory, For there we shall nevermore die. The old will be young there forever, Transformed in a moment of time; Immortal we’ll stand in His likeness, The stars and the sun to outshine.
(Source: https://hymnary.org/text/theres_no_disappointment_in_heaven_no_we)?
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30 January 2020
STANDING ON THE PROMISES
Words: Russell Kelso Carter
Standing on the promises of Christ my king, through eternal ages let his praises ring; glory in the highest, I will shout and sing, standing on the promises of God.
Refrain: Standing, standing,? standing on the promises of God my Savior; standing, standing, I’m standing on the promises of God.
Standing on the promises that cannot fail, when the howling storms of doubt and fear assail, by the living Word of God I shall prevail, standing on the promises of God.?
Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord, bound to him eternally by love’s strong cord, overcoming daily with the Spirit’s sword, standing on the promises of God.?
Standing on the promises I cannot fall, listening every moment to the Spirit’s call, resting in my Savior as my all in all, standing on the promises of God.
(Source: https://www.godtube.com/popular-hymns/standing-on-the-promises/)?
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29 January 2020
O BROTHER, BE FAITHFUL
Words: Uri?ah Smith Music: Is?aac B. Wood?bu?ry
O brother, be faithful! Soon Jesus will come, For whom we have waited so long; O, soon we shall enter our glorious home, And join in the conqueror’s song. O brother, be faithful! For why should we prove Unfaithful to Him who hath shown Such deep, such unbounded and infinite love— Who died to redeem us His own.
O brother, be faithful! The city of gold, Prepared for the good and the blest, Is waiting its portals of pearl to unfold, And welcome thee into thy rest. Then, brother, prove faithful! Not long shall we stay In weariness here, and forlorn, Time’s dark night of sorrow is wearing away, We haste to the glorious morn.
O brother, be faithful! He soon will descend, Creation’s omnipotent King, While legions of angels His chariot attend, And palm wreaths of victory bring. O brother, be faithful! and soon shalt thou hear Thy Savior pronounce the glad word, Well done, faithful servant; thy title is clear To enter the joy of thy Lord.
O brother, be faithful! Eternity’s years Shall tell for thy faithfulness now, When bright smiles of gladness shall scatter thy tears, A coronet gleam on thy brow. O brother, be faithful! The promise is sure, That waits for the faithful and tried; To reign with the ransomed, immortal and pure, And ever with Jesus abide.
(Source: http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/o/b/r/obrother.htm)?
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28 January 2020
MY TIMES ARE IN THY HAND
Words: William Freeman Lloyd
My times are in Thy hand; My God, I wish them there; My life, my friends, my soul I leave Entirely to Thy care.
My times are in Thy hand; Whatever they may be; Pleasing or painful, dark or bright, As best may seem to Thee.
My times are in Thy hand; Why should I doubt or fear? My Father's hand will never cause His child a needless tear.
My times are in Thy hand, Jesus, the crucified! Those hands my cruel sins had pierced Are now my guard and guide.
My times are in Thy hand, I'll always trust in Thee; And, after death, at Thy right hand I shall forever be.
(Source: https://www.blueletterbible.org/hymns/m/My_Times_Are_In_Thy_Hand.cfm)
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27 January 2020
COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS
Words: Johnson Oatman Jr.? Music: Edwin O. Excell
When upon life’s billows you are tempest-tossed, When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost, Count your many blessings; name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.
Refrain:? Count your blessings; name them one by one. Count your blessings; see what God hath done. Count your blessings; name them one by one. Count your many blessings; see what God hath done.
Are you ever burdened with a load of care? Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear? Count your many blessings; ev’ry doubt will fly, And you will be singing as the days go by.
When you look at others with their lands and gold, Think that Christ has promised you his wealth untold. Count your many blessings; money cannot buy Your reward in heaven nor your home on high.
So amid the conflict, whether great or small, Do not be discouraged; God is over all. Count your many blessings; angels will attend, Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end. ? (SourceL https://www.thetabernaclechoir.org/articles/_count-your-blessings-is-a-reminder-to-be-grateful.html)?
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26 January 2020
AFFLICTION TO THE SAINT?
Words: Benjamin Beddome Music: William Amps
Affliction to the saint, A real blessing proves; God often spares the men he hates, And chastens those he loves.
Into the furnace cast, ‘Tis but to be refined; The gold comes forth unsullied thence, The dross is left behind.
Fierce passions then subside, Ye murmuring thoughts be gone; Lord, I submit, and thou shalt rule, Thy will, not mine, be done.
(Source: http://www.ehymnbook.org/CMMS/hymnSong.php?id=pd27542)?
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25 January 2020
GOD OF ALL TIME
Words: Shirley Erena Murray
God of all time, all seasons of our living, source of our spark, protector of our flame, blazing before our birth, beyond our dying, God of all time, we come to sing your name.
Here in this place, where others have been building, we come to claim the legacy of faith, take, in our turn the telling of your story, and, though we tremble, speak your hope, your truth.
Spirit who draws our fragile selves together, Spirit who turns a stranger to a friend, be at this table where we greet each other, be in the peace we pass from hand to hand.
Let us not die from poverty of caring, let us not starve, where love is to be shared. Come, break us open to receive your healing: your broken body be our wine and bread.
(Source: https://www.hopepublishing.com/find-hymns-hw/hw2875.aspx ? 1992 Hope Publishing Company)?
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GRACE GREATER THAN OUR SIN
24 January 2020
GRACE GREATER THAN OUR SIN
Text: Julia H. Johnston Music: Daniel B. Towner
Marvelous grace of our loving Lord, grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt! Yonder on Calvary's mount outpoured, there where the blood of the Lamb was spilt.
Refrain: Grace, grace, God's grace, grace that will pardon and cleanse within; grace, grace, God's grace, grace that is greater than all our sin!
Sin and despair, like the sea waves cold, threaten the soul with infinite loss; grace that is greater, yes, grace untold, points to the refuge, the mighty cross.
Dark is the stain that we cannot hide. What can avail to wash it away? Look! There is flowing a crimson tide, brighter than snow you may be today.
Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace, freely bestowed on all who believe! You that are longing to see his face, will you this moment his grace receive?
(Source: http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh365.sht)?
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BE THOU MY VISION, O LORD OF MY HEART
23 January 2020
BE THOU MY VISION, O LORD OF MY HEART
Lyrics: Dallan Forgaill?
Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art; Thou my best thought, by day or by night; Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.
Be Thou my wisdom, and Thou my true Word; I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord; Thou my great Father and I, Thy true son; Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.
Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise; Thou mine inheritance, now and always; Thou and Thou only, first in my heart; O King of glory, my treasure Thou art.
O King of glory, my victory won; Rule and reign in me ’til Thy will be done; Heart of my own heart, whatever befall; Still be my vision, O Ruler of all.
(Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/ns/345)? ?
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WE SHALL RUN AND NOT BE WEARY
22 January 2020
WE SHALL RUN AND NOT BE WEARY
Words and Music: Barney E. Warren
I now am running in the Christian race, To gain the promised prize; Through Jesus’ matchless, saving, keeping grace, We’ll crown Him in the skies.
Refrain: We shall run and not be weary, We shall walk and never faint, We’re trav’ling to our happy home, We’ll walk and never faint.
We’ll run and never falter by the way, For Jesus’ word is true; He’s promised, if we ever will obey, To bring us safely through.
I’ll stand upon His word and prove His pow’r, The Rock of Ages past; I know He’ll keep me trusting every hour, While life on earth shall last.
The heavy weights of sin are laid aside, My heart is free and light; There’s nothing we may fear which can betide, Our hope is clear and bright.
When life is o’er and labor here is done, Can we thus say with Paul?— “I’ve fought the fight, and there’s a starry crown, That’s waiting for us all.”
(Source: https://library.timelesstruths.org/music/We_Shall_Run_and_Not_Be_Weary/)?
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WORK, FOR THE NIGHT IS COMING
21 January 2020
WORK, FOR THE NIGHT IS COMING
Lyrics: Anna Louisa Walker Coghill? Music: Lowell Mason
Work, for the night is coming, Work through the morning hours; Work while the dew is sparkling, Work ’mid springing flowers; Work when the day grows brighter, Work in the glowing sun; Work, for the night is coming, When man’s work is done.
Work, for the night is coming, Work through the sunny noon; Fill brightest hours with labor, Rest comes sure and soon. Give every flying minute, Something to keep in store; Work, for the night is coming, When man works no more.
Work, for the night is coming, Under the sunset skies; While their bright tints are glowing, Work, for daylight flies. Work till the last beam fadeth, Fadeth to shine no more; Work, while the night is darkening, When man’s work is o’er.
(Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/8661)?
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