23 March 2020
HOLINESS UNTO THE LORD
Words and Music: Le?lia N. Mor?ris
“Called unto holiness,” Church of our God, Purchase of Jesus, redeemed by His blood; Called from the world and its idols to flee, Called from the bondage of sin to be free.
Refrain: “Holiness unto the Lord” is our watchword and song. “Holiness unto the Lord” as we’re marching along. Sing it, shout it, loud and long, “Holiness unto the Lord,” now and forever.
“Called unto holiness,” children of light, Walking with Jesus in garments of white; Raiment unsullied, nor tarnished with sin; God’s Holy Spirit abiding within.
“Called unto holiness,” praise His dear name! This blessèd secret to faith now made plain: Not our own righteousness, but Christ within, Living, and reigning, and saving from sin.
“Called unto holiness,” bride of the Lamb, Waiting the Bridegroom’s returning again! Lift up your heads, for the day draweth near When in His beauty the King shall appear.
(Source: http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/h/o/l/i/holiunto.htm)?
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MASTER, THE TEMPEST IS RAGING
22 March 2020
MASTER, THE TEMPEST IS RAGING
Words: Mary Ann Baker
Master, the tempest is raging! The billows are tossing high! The sky is o’ershadowed with blackness. No shelter or help is nigh. Carest thou not that we perish? How canst thou lie asleep When each moment so madly is threat’ning A grave in the angry deep?
Refrain: The winds and the waves shall obey thy will: Peace, be still. Whether the wrath of the storm-tossed sea Or demons or men or whatever it be, No waters can swallow the ship where lies The Master of ocean and earth and skies. They all shall sweetly obey thy will: Peace, be still; peace, be still. They all shall sweetly obey thy will: Peace, peace, be still.
Master, with anguish of spirit I bow in my grief today. The depths of my sad heart are troubled. Oh, waken and save, I pray! Torrents of sin and of anguish Sweep o’er my sinking soul, And I perish! I perish! dear Master. Oh, hasten and take control!
Master, the terror is over. The elements sweetly rest. Earth’s sun in the calm lake is mirrored, And heaven’s within my breast. Linger, O blessed Redeemer! Leave me alone no more, And with joy I shall make the blest harbor And rest on the blissful shore.
(Source: https://www.thetabernaclechoir.org/articles/the-history-of-master-the-tempest-is-raging.html)?
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HEAR ME, O LORD, IN MY DISTRESS
21 March 2020
HEAR ME, O LORD, IN MY DISTRESS
Words: David G. Preston
Hear me, O LORD, in my distress, Give ear to my despairing plea! In faithfulness, in righteousness, Oh, hear my prayer and answer me.
2 I claim no favour as of right; You are the God I serve and trust, Yet judge me not: for in your sight No living soul is counted just.
3 My fierce oppressor hunts me down: I shrink in darkness, like the dead; My spirit fails all hope is gone, My heart is overwhelmed with dread.
4 Days long since vanished I review, I see the wonders of your hands, And I stretch out my hands to you, For you I thirst like desert sands.
5 LORD, answer me without delay! I perish if you hide your face; In you I trust: let this new day Bring word of your unfailing grace.
6 From my pursuers save me still: In you my refuge I have found; Teach me, O God, to do your will, And lead my feet on level ground.
7 For your name's sake, LORD, hear my plea: Your servant's stricken life preserve! From all oppression set me free To live and love the God I serve.
(Source: https://www.jubilate.co.uk/songs/hear_me_o_lord_in_my_distress. ? David G .Preston/Jubilate Hymns)?
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GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU
20 March 2020
GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU
Lyrics: Civilla Martin
Be not dismayed whate’er betide, God will take care of you; Beneath his wings of love abide, God will take care of you.
Refrain: God will take care of you, Through ev'ry day, O’er all the way; He will take care of you, God will take care of you.
Through days of toil when heart does fail, God will take care of you; When dangers fierce your path assail, God will take care of you.?
All you may need he will provide, God will take care of you; Nothing you ask will be denied, God will take care of you.?
No matter what may be the test, God will take care of you; Lean, weary one, upon his breast, God will take care of you.?
(Source: https://www.godtube.com/popular-hymns/god-will-take-care-of-you/)?
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MASTER THE TEMPEST IS RAGING
19 March 2020
MASTER THE TEMPEST IS RAGING
Lyrics: Mary A. Baker Music: Horatio R. Palmer
Master, the tempest is raging! The billows are tossing high! The sky is o’ershadow with blackness, No shelter or help is nigh; Carest Thou not that we perish? How canst Thou lie asleep, When each moment so madly is threatening A grave in the angry deep?
Refrain: The winds and the waves shall obey Thy will, Peace, be still! Whether the wrath of the storm tossed sea, Or demons or men, or whatever it be No waters can swallow the ship where lies The Master of ocean, and earth, and skies; They all shall sweetly obey Thy will, Peace, be still! Peace, be still! They all shall sweetly obey Thy will, Peace, peace, be still!
Master, with anguish of spirit I bow in my grief today; The depths of my sad heart are troubled Oh, waken and save, I pray! Torrents of sin and of anguish Sweep o’er my sinking soul; And I perish! I perish! dear Master Oh, hasten, and take control.
Master, the terror is over, The elements sweetly rest; Earth’s sun in the calm lake is mirrored, And heaven’s within my breast; Linger, O blessèd Redeemer! Leave me alone no more; And with joy I shall make the blest harbor, And rest on the blissful shore.
(Source: http://hymnpod.com/2012/01/22/master-the-tempest-is-raging/)?
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18 March 2020
NEARER, MY GOD, TO THEE?
Lyrics: Sarah F. Adams Music: Lowell Mason?
Nearer, my God, to Thee, ? Nearer to Thee; E’en though it be a cross ? That raiseth me, Still all my song shall be Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer, my God, to Thee, ? Nearer to Thee.
Though, like a wanderer, ? The sun gone down, Darkness comes over me, ? My rest a stone; Yet in my dreams I’d be Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer, my God, to Thee, ? Nearer to Thee.
There let me see the sight, ? An open heaven; All that Thou sendest me, ? In mercy given; Angels to beckon me Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer, my God, to Thee, ? Nearer to Thee.
Then, with my waking thoughts ? Bright with Thy praise, Out of my stony griefs ? Bethel I’ll raise, So by my woes to be Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer, my God, to Thee, ? Nearer to Thee.
(Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/614)?
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GOD HAS NOT GIV’N US A SPIRIT OF FEAR
17 March 2020
GOD HAS NOT GIV’N US A SPIRIT OF FEAR
Lyrics: Adapted Music: Lewis Ellis Jones?
God has not giv’n us a spirit of fear— ? There’s pow’r deep within, pow’r deep within! We have His Word—brothers, sisters, let’s hear— ? That pow’r deep within may flow out. ? O there’s pow’r, pow’r, overcoming pow’r, ? Deep within, deep within; O there’s pow’r, pow’r, normal Christian pow’r ? ? In the spirit God’s given us!
God has not giv’n us a wavering will— ? There’s pow’r deep within, pow’r deep within! But one our spirit will strengthen and fill— ? There’s wonderful pow’r deep within!
God has not giv’n us emotions so weak— ? There’s pow’r deep within, pow’r deep within! Open our hearts and in love let us speak— ? There’s wonderful pow’r deep within!
God has not giv’n us a mind that is bound— ? There’s pow’r deep within, pow’r deep within! But one that’s healthy and perfectly sound— ? There’s wonderful pow’r deep within!
(Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1215)?
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THY LOVING KINDNESS IS BETTER THAN LIFE
16 March 2020
THY LOVING KINDNESS IS BETTER THAN LIFE
Words: Hugh Mitchell
Thy loving kindness is better than life Thy loving kindness is better than life My lips shall praise Thee Thus will I bless Thee I will lift up my hands unto Thy name
I lift my hands Lord unto Thy name I lift my hands Lord unto Thy name My lips shall praise Thee Thus will I bless Thee I will lift up my hands unto Thy name
Rememb'ring Thee Lord I'm satisfied Rememb'ring Thee Lord I'm satisfied My lips shall praise Thee Thus will I bless Thee I will lift up my hands unto Thy name
Safe in Thy shadow I will rejoice Safe in Thy shadow I will rejoice My lips shall praise Thee Thus will I bless Thee I will lift up my hands unto Thy name
(Source: https://digitalsongsandhymns.com/songs/6712)?
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O GOD, WHOSE WILL IS LIFE AND GOOD
15 March 2020
O GOD, WHOSE WILL IS LIFE AND GOOD
O God, whose will is life and good for all of mortal breath, unite in bonds of brotherhood all those who fight with death.
Make strong their hands and hearts and wills to drive disease afar, to battle with the body's ills, and wage thy holy war.
Where'er they heal the sick and blind, Christ's love may they proclaim; make known the good Physician's mind, and prove the Saviour's name.
Before them set thy holy will, that they, with heart and soul, to thee may consecrate their skill, and make the sufferer whole.
(Source: http://www.ehymnbook.org/CMMS/hymnSong.php?id=pd11390)?
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GUIDE ME O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH
14 March 2020
GUIDE ME O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH
Lyrics: William Williams, Jeremy Casella Music: Jeremy Casella
Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim through this barren land. I am weak, but Thou art mighty; Hold me with Thy powerful hand. Bread of heaven, Feed me now and evermore; Bread of heaven, Feed me now and evermore.
Open now the crystal fountain, Whence the healing waters flow; Let the fire and cloudy pillar Lead me all my journey through. Strong Deliverer, Be Thou still my Strength and Shield. Strong Deliverer, Be Thou still my Strength and Shield.
When I tread the verge of Jordan, Bid my anxious fears subside; Death of death, and hell's destruction, Land me safe on Canaan's side. Songs of praises, I will ever give to Thee; Songs of praises, I will ever give to Thee.
(Source: http://hymnbook.igracemusic.com/hymns/guide-me-o-thou-great-jehovah)?
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13 March 2020
YET WILL I PRAISE THEE?
Lyrics: Kent Henry
Though the fig tree fail to blossom And no fruit be on the vine And the fields yield no food I will praise Thee, Lord Divine
Yet will I praise Thee Even in the night Even in the midst of the storm Yet will I praise Thee Even in the night Even in the midst of the storm
I will rejoice in You, my Lord I'll joy in the God of my salvation I will rejoice in You, my Lord My God, my strength and my song
(Source: https://www.shazam.com/track/57367504/yet-will-i-praise-thee)?
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COME INTO MY HEART, O LORD JESUS
12 March 2020
COME INTO MY HEART, O LORD JESUS
Lyrics and Music: Harry Dudley Clarke
Come into my heart, O Lord Jesus, Come into my heart, I pray; My soul is so troubled and weary, Come into my heart, today. ? Refrain: Into my heart, into my heart, Come into my heart, Lord Jesus; Come in today, come in to stay, ? Come into my heart, Lord Jesus.
Come into my heart, O Lord Jesus, I need Thee through life’s dreary way; The burden of sin is so heavy, Come into my heart to stay.
Come into my heart, O Lord Jesus, Now cleanse and illumine my soul; Fill me with Thy wonderful Spirit, Come in and take full control.
(Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1061)?
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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 — 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 — To worship you more gladly, to welcome in the poor, To pardon as you pardon, to give in all we do — 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).
+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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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—’tis a promise most cheering— 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— 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— Each prophecy points to the great consummation— 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— 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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BAYO AFOLARANMI