FILL THOU MY LIFE, O LORD MY GOD
11 March 2020
FILL THOU MY LIFE, O LORD MY GOD?
Lyrics: Horatius Bonar? Music: Thomas Haweis
Fill Thou my life, O Lord my God, ? In every part with praise, That my whole being may proclaim ? Thy being and Thy ways.
Not for the lip of praise alone, ? Nor e¡¯en the praising heart, I ask, but for a life made up ? Of praise in every part:
Praise in the common things of life, ? Its goings out and in; Praise in each duty and each deed, ? However small and mean.
Fill every part of me with praise; ? Let all my being speak Of Thee and of Thy love, O Lord, ? Poor though I be and weak.
So shall no part of day or night ? From sacredness be free, But all my life, in every step, ? Be fellowship with Thee.
(Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/376)?
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PRAISE TO THE LORD, THE ALMIGHTY
09 March 2020
PRAISE TO THE LORD, THE ALMIGHTY
Lyrics: Joachim Neander? Music: From Praxis Pietatis Melica
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; Sing now in glad adoration!
Praise to the Lord, who o¡¯er all ? things so wondrously reigneth, Who, as on wings of an eagle, ? uplifteth, sustaineth. ? ? Hast thou not seen How thy desires all have been Granted in what He ordaineth?
Praise to the Lord, who hath fearfully, ? wondrously, made thee! Health hath vouchsafed and, when ? heedlessly falling, hath stayed thee. ? ? What need or grief Ever hath failed of relief? Wings of His mercy did shade thee.
Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper ? thy work and defend thee, Who from the heavens the streams of ? His mercy doth send thee. ? ? Ponder anew What the Almighty can do, Who with His love doth befriend thee.
Praise to the Lord! Oh, 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.
(Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/166)?
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09 March 2020
WE'RE CITIZENS OF HEAVEN
Words: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Tune: Arthur Henry Mann ("O Jesus, I Have Promised")?
We're citizens of heaven; we know where we belong. O God, your love surrounds us; we sing your kingdom song. The grace of Christ transforms us; in him our life is found; We sing with joy and gladness, for we are heaven-bound.
We're citizens of heaven here in an earthly home; Lord, it can be a challenge to live as you have shown. With loyalties divided, we wonder what to do ¡ª To follow wealth and power, or bravely follow you?
We're citizens of heaven; renew our sense of call. Lord, deepen our commitment to serve you over all. For we are your creation; by grace, we are your own. Forgive our sinful wanderings and bring your people home.
Lord, give your church the courage to love and serve you more ¡ª To worship you more gladly, to welcome in the poor, To pardon as you pardon, to give in all we do ¡ª That, heaven-bound, your people may daily live for you.
(Source: https://www.carolynshymns.com/were_citizens_of_heaven.html. ? 2013 by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. All rights reserved)?
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Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor).
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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/spiritualdigest2003/? ?
"I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. FOR TO ME, TO LIVE IS CHRIST AND TO DIE IS GAIN" (Philippians 1:20-21 NIV).
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08 March 2020
GO DOWN, MOSES
When Israel was in Egypt's land, let my people go; oppressed so hard they could not stand, let my people go.
Refrain: Go down, (go down) Moses, (Moses) way down in Egypt's land; tell old Pharaoh to let my people go!
"Thus saith the Lord," bold Moses said, let my people go; "if not, I'll smite your first-born dead," let my people go.
No more shall they in bondage toil, let my people go; let them come out with Egypt's spoil, let my people go.
We need not always weep and mourn, let my people go; and wear those slavery chains forlorn, let my people go.
Come, Moses, you will not get lost, let my people go; stretch out your rod and come across, let my people go.
As Israel stood by the water's side, let my people go; at God's command it did divide, let my people go.
When they had reached the other shore, let my people go; they sang a song of triumph o'er, let my people go.
O Moses, the cloud shall cleave the way, let my people go; a fire by night, a shade by day, let my people go.
Your foes shall not before you stand, let my people go; and you'll possess fair Canaan's land, let my people go.
This world's a wilderness of woe, let my people go; O let us on to Canaan go, let my people go.
O let us all from bondage flee, let my people go; and let us all in Christ be free, let my people go.
(Source: https://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh448.sht)?
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HIS EYE IS UPON THE SPARROW
07 March 2020
HIS EYE IS UPON THE SPARROW
Lyrics: Civilla D. Martin Music: Charles H. Gabriel
Why should I feel discouraged, why should the shadows come, Why should my heart be lonely, and long for heav¡¯n and home, When Jesus is my portion? My constant Friend is He: His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me; His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.
Refrain: I sing because I¡¯m happy, I sing because I¡¯m free, For His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.
¡°Let not your heart be troubled,¡± His tender word I hear, And resting on His goodness, I lose my doubts and fears; Though by the path He leadeth, but one step I may see; His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me; His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.
Whenever I am tempted, whenever clouds arise, When songs give place to sighing, when hope within me dies, I draw the closer to Him, from care He sets me free; His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me; His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.
(Source: http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/His_Eye_Is_on_the_Sparrow/)?
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BE THOU MY VISION, O LORD OF MY HEART
06 March 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. 2 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. 3 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. 4 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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04 March 2020
WE KNOW NOT THE HOUR
Lyrics and Music: Franklin E. Belden
We know not the hour of the Master¡¯s appearing, Yet signs all foretell that the moment is nearing When He shall return¡ª¡¯tis a promise most cheering¡ª But we know not the hour.
Refrain: He will come, let us watch and be ready; He will come, hallelujah! hallelujah! He will come in the clouds of His Father¡¯s bright glory¡ª But we know not the hour.
There¡¯s light for the wise who are seeking salvation, There¡¯s truth in the Book of divine revelation¡ª Each prophecy points to the great consummation¡ª But we know not the hour.
We¡¯ll watch and we¡¯ll pray, with our lamps trimmed and burning, We¡¯ll work and we¡¯ll wait till the Master¡¯s returning, We¡¯ll sing and rejoice, every omen discerning¡ª But we know not the hour.
(Source: https://library.timelesstruths.org/music/We_Know_Not_the_Hour/)? _________________________
Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor).
+2348055159591
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/spiritualdigest2003/? ?
"I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. FOR TO ME, TO LIVE IS CHRIST AND TO DIE IS GAIN" (Philippians 1:20-21 NIV).
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TIS THE BLESSED HOUR OF PRAYER
04 March 2020
TIS THE BLESSED HOUR OF PRAYER?
Lyrics: Fanny Crosby Music: Howard Doane
¡¯Tis the blessed hour of prayer, when our hearts lowly bend, And we gather to Jesus, our Saviour and Friend; If we come to Him in faith, His protection to share, What a balm for the weary, O how sweet to be there!
Refrain: Blessed hour of prayer, blessed hour of prayer, What a balm for the weary, O how sweet to be there!
¡¯Tis the blessed hour of prayer, when the Saviour draws near, With a tender compassion His children to hear; When He tells us we may cast at His feet every care, What a balm for the weary, O how sweet to be there!
¡¯Tis the blessed hour of prayer, when the tempted and tried To the Saviour Who loves them their sorrow confide; With a sympathizing heart He removes every care; What a balm for the weary, O how sweet to be there!
At the blessed hour of prayer, trusting Him, we believe That the blessing we¡¯re needing we¡¯ll surely receive; In the fullness of the trust we shall lose every care; What a balm for the weary, O how sweet to be there!
(Source: http://hymnpod.com/2014/07/26/tis-the-blessed-hour-of-prayer/)?
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Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor).
+2348055159591
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/spiritualdigest2003/? ?
"I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. FOR TO ME, TO LIVE IS CHRIST AND TO DIE IS GAIN" (Philippians 1:20-21 NIV).
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03 March 2020
PRIDE GOES BEFORE A FALL
Words: Jim Reeves
Might as well admit it, you don't really love me You've been acting funny for so long It hurts to think that you think you're above me But it hurts more to admit that I've been wrong
Need a bottle and a table, I can find those Maybe they will help speed up time's crazy crawl Might as well go around and join the winos Ain't it funny how pride goes before a fall?
Yes, pride goes before a fall I've got a feeling That I'm gonna seek much more than them all When we first met I lived way above the city Ain't it funny how pride goes before a fall?
Pour the wine, dim the lights and play the jukebox Dance with every Sue and Betty that's around Take her out and try your luck that's what's expected What's the difference it can't bring your honour down?
You are now a full fledged member of the rat race Forget everything that's decent, have a ball What's the difference if you die in this old bad place Ain't it funny how pride goes before a fall?
(What's the difference if you die in this old bad place) Ain't it funny how pride goes before a fall?...
(Source: https://genius.com/Jim-reeves-pride-goes-before-a-fall-lyrics)?
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02 March 2020
TAKE TIME TO BE HOLY
Words: William D. Longstaff Music: George C. Stebbins
Take time to be holy, speak oft with thy Lord; Abide in Him always, and feed on His Word. Make friends of God¡¯s children, help those who are weak, Forgetting in nothing His blessing to seek.
Take time to be holy, the world rushes on; Spend much time in secret, with Jesus alone. By looking to Jesus, like Him thou shalt be; Thy friends in thy conduct His likeness shall see.
Take time to be holy, let Him be thy Guide; And run not before Him, whatever betide. In joy or in sorrow, still follow the Lord, And, looking to Jesus, still trust in His Word.
Take time to be holy, be calm in thy soul, Each thought and each motive beneath His control. Thus led by His Spirit to fountains of love, Thou soon shalt be fitted for service above.
(Source: https://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Take_Time_to_Be_Holy/)?
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I¡¯VE FOUND A FRIEND IN JESUS
01 March 2020
I¡¯VE FOUND A FRIEND IN JESUS
I have found a Friend in Jesus, He is everything to me; He is the fairest of ten thousand to my soul The Lily of the valley, In Him alone I see All I need to cleanse and make me fully whole. In sorrow He is my comfort, in trouble He is my stay; He tells me every care on Him to roll, He is the ¡°lily of the valley¡±, the ¡°Bright and Morning Star,¡±
He is the fairest of ten thousand to my soul, In sorrow He is my comfort, in trouble He is my stay He tells me every care on Him to roll He is the ¡°Lily of the valley,¡± the ¡°Bright and Morning Star¡±; He is the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.
He all my grief has taken, and all my sorrows borne; In temptation He¡¯s my strong and mighty tower I have all for Him forsaken, I have all my idols torn From my heart, and now He keeps me by His power. Though all the world forsake me, and Satan tempt me sore, Through Jesus I shall safely reach the goal. He is the ¡°Lily of the Valley¡±, the ¡°Bright and Morning Star¡±; He is the fair of ten thousand to my soul.
He will never leave me, nor yet forsake me here, While I live by faith, and do His blessed will; A wall of fire about me, I have nothing now to fear With His manna, He my hungry soul shall fill; Then sweeping upto glory, I will see His blessed face, Where rivers of delight shall ever roll He is the ¡°Lily of the Valley¡±, the ¡°Bright and Morning Star,¡± He is the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.
(Source: https://believersportal.com/ive-found-a-friend-in-jesus-hymn/)?
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29 February 2020
¡¯TIS WELL WITH ME?
Words: William J. Henry Music: Andrew L. Byers
Where¡¯er my Savior¡¯s hand may lead, Whate¡¯er my lot may be; I will not murmur nor repine, I¡¯ll know ¡¯tis well with me.
Refrain: Though storms sweep o¡¯er my trembling bark, And waves around me swell; Still this my ransomed soul shall sing, ¡¯Tis well with me, ¡¯tis well.
Since Jesus shed His precious blood That I might ransomed be; I know He¡¯ll safely keep my soul, Whate¡¯er befalleth me.
Though friends forsake and I alone The narrow way pursue; Thy grace, dear Lord, I only ask, My courage to renew.
Should earthly treasures fade away, His promise still I¡¯ll plead; And trust Him, for I know He will Supply my every need.
Since I am fully saved from sin, My joy no tongue can tell; And all along the way I¡¯ll sing, ¡¯Tis well with me, ¡¯tis well.
(Source: https://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Tis_Well_with_Me/)?
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28 February 2020
NOT HAUGHTY IS MY HEART
Not haughty is my heart, Not lofty is my pride; I do not seek to know the things God's wisdom hath denied.
With childlike trust, O Lord, In thee I calmly rest, Contented as a little child Upon its mother's breast.
Ye people of the Lord, In him alone confide; From this time forth and evermore His wisdom be your guide.
(Source: https://www.opc.org/hymn.html?hymn_id=488)?
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27 February 2020
IMMEASURABLY MORE
More than all we ask Than all we seek All our hopes and dreams You are immeasurably more
Than we can know? Than we can pray All our words can say You are immeasurably more
There's nothing greater than Your love You're more than we can imagine There's nothing sweeter on this earth You're more than we can imagine Our hearts respond to who You are It's You oh Lord that we adore You are more, You are more You're more than we can imagine You are more, You are more You're more than we can imagine
More than all our sin Than all our shame Stronger than the grave You are immeasurably more
I can't help but sing Can't help but praise My heart cannot contain You are immeasurably more
No eye has seen, no ear has heard What is coming, what is coming Never-ending joy, never-failing love
(Source: https://www.newreleasetoday.com/article.php?article_id=1424)?
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BLESS ME (PRAYER OF JABEZ)
26 February 2020
BLESS ME (PRAYER OF JABEZ)
Lyrics: Donald Lawrence
Bless me, bless me Oh Lord, bless me indeed Enlarge my territory Oh Lord, bless me indeed (I pray for increase) Bless me indeed (I pray for increase)
Increase, increase Oh Lord, bless me indeed Enlarge my territory Oh Lord, bless me indeed (I pray for increase) Bless me indeed
Keep Your hand upon me That no evil cannot harm me Sunshine and rain, sickness and pain God, I humbly come to You
Enlarge my territory Enlarge my territory Oh Lord, bless me indeed (I pray for increase) Bless me indeed
Keep Your hand upon me That no evil cannot harm me Sunshine and rain, sickness and pain God, I humbly come to You
Enlarge my territory Enlarge my territory Enlarge my territory Enlarge my territory Enlarge my territory
Enlarge my territory Enlarge my territory Enlarge my territory Oh Lord, bless me indeed (I pray for increase) Bless me indeed (I pray for increase) I pray for increase
Keep Your hand upon me That no evil cannot harm me Sunshine and rain, sickness and pain God, I humbly come to You
Oh, enlarge my territory Enlarge my territory Enlarge my territory Oh Lord, I pray for increase Enlarge my territory Enlarge my territory Enlarge my territory
(Source: https://www.lyrics.com/track/26848703/Donald+Lawrence/Bless+Me+%28Prayer+of+Jabez%29)?
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WILL JESUS FIND US WATCHING
25 February 2020
WILL JESUS FIND US WATCHING
Lyrics: Frances (Fanny) Jane Crosby Music: William Howard Doane
When Jesus comes to reward His servants, Whether it be noon or night, Faithful to Him will He find us watching, With our lamps all trimmed and bright?
Refrain: Oh, can we say we are ready, brother?¡ª Ready for the soul¡¯s bright home? Say, will He find you and me still watching, Waiting, waiting when the Lord shall come?
If at the dawn of the early morning, He shall call us one by one, When to the Lord we restore our talents, Will He answer thee¡ª¡°Well done!¡±
Have we been true to the trust He left us? Do we seek to do our best? If in our hearts there is naught condemns us, We shall have a glorious rest.
Blessed are those whom the Lord finds watching, In His glory they shall share; If He shall come at the dawn or midnight, Will He find us watching there?
(Source: http://ehymnbook.org/CMMS/hymnSong.php?id=pd01048)?
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WITH HEARTS IN LOVE ABOUNDING
23 February 2020
WITH HEARTS IN LOVE ABOUNDING
Lyrics: Elizabeth C. Green Music: James Ramsey Murray
In Christ is love abounding, In Him redeeming grace; In Him my daily manna, In Him my hiding place. In Him there is atonement, In Him eternal life; In Him a full salvation, In Him an end of strife.
Refrain: In Him! [In Him!] In Him! [In Him!] There¡¯s fulness of blessing in His service sweet; In Him! [In Him!] I am in Him complete! [complete!]
In Him I now am resting; The half I cannot tell Of all the priceless blessings Which make my heart to swell, With thankful adoration, As day by day I find His peace and grace sufficient To keep both heart and mind.
But when I see Thee, Jesus, When face to face we meet¡ª Then in Thine own dear image It will be far more sweet: Oh, then I¡¯ll sing my praises For all I¡¯ve found in Thee; And give to Him the glory Who has redeemed me.
(Source: http://ehymnbook.org/CMMS/hymnSong.php?id=pd11648)?
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PRAISE TO THE LORD, THE ALMIGHTY
23 February 2020
PRAISE TO THE LORD, THE ALMIGHTY
Lyrics: Joachim Neander? Music: Praxis Pietatis Melica
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; Sing now in glad adoration!
Praise to the Lord, who o¡¯er all ? things so wondrously reigneth, Who, as on wings of an eagle, ? uplifteth, sustaineth. ? ? Hast thou not seen How thy desires all have been Granted in what He ordaineth?
Praise to the Lord, who hath fearfully, ? wondrously, made thee! Health hath vouchsafed and, when ? heedlessly falling, hath stayed thee. ? ? What need or grief Ever hath failed of relief? Wings of His mercy did shade thee.
Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper ? thy work and defend thee, Who from the heavens the streams of ? His mercy doth send thee. ? ? Ponder anew What the Almighty can do, Who with His love doth befriend thee.
Praise to the Lord! Oh, 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.
(Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/166)?
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GOD MOVES IN A MYSTERIOUS WAY
22 February 2020
GOD MOVES IN A MYSTERIOUS WAY
Lyrics: William Cowper? Music: William Jones?
God moves in a mysterious way ? His wonders to perform: He plants His footsteps in the sea, ? And rides upon the storm.
Deep in unfathomable mines ? Of never-failing skill, He treasures up His bright designs, ? And works His sovereign will.
Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take; ? The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy, and shall break ? In blessings on your head.
Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, ? But trust Him for His grace; Behind a frowning providence ? He hides a smiling face.
His purposes will ripen fast, ? Unfolding every hour: The bud may have a bitter taste, ? But sweet will be the flower.
Blind unbelief is sure to err, ? And scan His work in vain; God is His own Interpreter, ? And He will make it plain.
(Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/675)?
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21 February 2020
COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS
Lyrics: Johnson Oatman
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 hath 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.?
(Source: https://www.godtube.com/popular-hymns/count-your-blessings/)?
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BAYO AFOLARANMI