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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20 January 2020
TRUST AND OBEY
Words: John H. Sammis Music: Daniel B. Towner
When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word, What a glory He sheds on our way! While we do His good will, He abides with us still, And with all who will trust and obey.
Refrain: Trust and obey, for there’s no other way To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey. Not a shadow can rise, not a cloud in the skies, But His smile quickly drives it away; Not a doubt or a fear, not a sigh or a tear, Can abide while we trust and obey.
Not a burden we bear, not a sorrow we share, But our toil He doth richly repay; Not a grief or a loss, not a frown or a cross, But is blessed if we trust and obey.
But we never can prove the delights of His love Until all on the altar we lay; For the favor He shows, for the joy He bestows, Are for them who will trust and obey.
Then in fellowship sweet we will sit at His feet, Or we’ll walk by His side in the way; What He says we will do, where He sends we will go; Never fear, only trust and obey.
(Source: https://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Trust_and_Obey/)?
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BREATHE ON ME, BREATH OF GOD
19 January 2020
BREATHE ON ME, BREATH OF GOD
Words: Edwin Hatch? Music: R Jackson
Breathe on me, breath of God: fill me with life anew, that I may love as you have loved and do as you would do.
Breathe on me, breath of God, until my heart is pure, until my will is one with yours to do and to endure.
Breathe on me, breath of God; fulfil my heart's desire, until this earthly part of me glows with your heavenly fire.
Breathe on me, breath of God; so shall I never die, but live with you the perfect life of your eternity.
(Source: https://www.jubilate.co.uk/songs/breathe_on_me_breath_of_god_jubilate_version. ? Jubilate Hymns Ltd)?
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I LEAVE ALL THINGS TO GOD'S DIRECTION
18 January 2020
I LEAVE ALL THINGS TO GOD'S DIRECTION
Words: Georg Neumark
I leave all things to God’s direction, For he loves me in wealth or woe; His will is good, and his affection, His tender love is true, I know. My strength, my fortress rock is he: What pleases God, that pleases me.
My God has all things in his keeping, He is my ever faithful friend; He gives me laughter after weeping, And all his ways in blessing end. His love endures eternally: What pleases God, that pleases me.
The will of God shall be my pleasure While here I live life’s interim; My will is wrong beyond all measure, It does not will what pleases him. The Christian’s motto then must be: What pleases God, that pleases me.
God knows what must be done to save me, His love for me will never cease; And all my sins my Lord forgave me With purest gold of loving grace. His will supreme must ever be: What pleases God, that pleases me.
My God desires each soul’s salvation, My soul he too desires to save; Therefore with Christian resignation All earthly troubles I will brave. His will be done eternally: What pleases God, that pleases me.
(Source: http://www.lutheran-hymnal.com/lyrics/lw429.htm)?
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GOD IS MY STRONG SALVATION
17 January 2020
GOD IS MY STRONG SALVATION
Words: James Mont?gom?ery Music: Sam?u?el S. Wes?ley
God is my strong salvation: What foe have I to fear? In darkness and temptation, my light, my help is near. Though hosts encamp around me, firm in the fight I stand. What terror can confound me, with God at my right hand?
Place on the Lord reliance; my soul, with courage, wait. His truth will be my sustenance, when faint and desolate. His might my heart shall strengthen, His love my joy increase. Mercy my days shall lengthen; the Lord will give me peace.
(Source: http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/g/i/s/gismystr.htm)
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LORD, MAKE ME AN INSTRUMENT OF THY PEACE
16 January 2020
LORD, MAKE ME AN INSTRUMENT OF THY PEACE
Lord make us instruments of Your peace Where there is hatred let Your love increase Lord make us instruments of Your peace Walls of pride and prejudice shall cease When we are Your instruments of peace
Lord make us instruments of Your peace Where there is hatred let Your love increase Lord make us instruments of Your peace Walls of pride and prejudice shall cease When we are Your instruments of peace
Where there is hatred we will sow His love Where there is injury we will never judge Where there is striving we will speak His peace To the people crying for release We will be His instruments of peace
Lord make us instruments of Your peace Where there is hatred let Your love increase Lord make us instruments of Your peace Walls of pride and prejudice shall cease When we are Your instruments of peace
Where there is blindness we will pray for sight Where there is darkness we will shine His light Where there is sadness we will bear their grief To the millions crying for release We will be His instruments of peace
Lord make us instruments of Your peace Where there is hatred let Your love increase Lord make us instruments of Your peace Walls of pride and prejudice shall cease When we are Your instruments of peace Walls of pride and prejudice shall cease When we are Your instruments of peace
Lord make us instruments of Your peace Where there is hatred let Your love increase Lord make us instruments of Your peace Walls of pride and prejudice shall cease When we are Your instruments of peace
(Source: https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/donmoen/instrumentsofyourpeace.html)?
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LORD, SPEAK TO ME, THAT I MAY SPEAK
15 January 2020
LORD, SPEAK TO ME, THAT I MAY SPEAK
Lyrics: Frances Ridley Havergal? Music: Arranged from Robert A. Schumann
Lord, speak to me, that I may speak In living echoes of Thy tone; As Thou hast sought, so let me seek Thy erring children lost and lone.
O lead me, Lord, that I may lead The wandering and the wavering feet; O feed me, Lord, that I may feed Thy hungering ones with manna sweet.
O strengthen me, that while I stand Firm on the rock, and strong in Thee, I may stretch out a loving hand To wrestlers with the troubled sea.
O teach me, Lord, that I may teach The precious things Thou dost impart; And wing my words, that they may reach The hidden depths of many a heart.
O give Thine own sweet rest to me, That I may speak with soothing power A word in season, as from Thee To weary ones in needful hour.
O fill me with Thy fulness, Lord, Until my very heart o’erflow In kindling thought and glowing word, Thy love to tell, Thy praise to show.
O use me, Lord, use even me, Just as Thou wilt, and when, and where, Until Thy blessed face I see, Thy rest, Thy joy, Thy glory share!
(Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/903)?
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14 January 2020
BE NOT WEARY
Words: Emily C. Pearson
When the clouds are gath'ring round thee, Look above and trust in God; Be not weary of thy labor, Tread the path thy Saviour trod; Be not weary, Be not weary, Toil, endure, and reap reward; Be not weary, Be not weary, Toil, endure, and reap reward.
Take thy place among the workers, In the fields of whitening grain; Take thy place and bear thy burden, Thou shalt bear it not in vain; Be not weary, Be not weary, Thou a rich reward shalt gain; Be not weary, Be not weary, Thou a rich reward shalt gain.
Call the many that surround thee, All the needy, faint, unfed, From the highways and the hedges, To the Gospel Banquet spread; Be not weary, Be not weary, Break for them the living bread; Be not weary, Be not weary, Break for them the living bread.
Faint not, fear not; night's dark shadows, One by one, shall pass away; Look! behold the dawn of morning Breaks with bright and cheering ray; Be not weary, Be not weary, God will bring the promised day, Be not weary, Be not weary, God will bring the promised day.
(Source: https://hymnary.org/text/when_the_clouds_are_gathering_round_thee)?
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IF YOU BUT TRUST IN GOD TO GUIDE YOU
13 January 2020
IF YOU BUT TRUST IN GOD TO GUIDE YOU
Words: Georg Neumark
If you but trust in God to guide you, And place your confidence in Him, You’ll find Him always there beside you To give you hope and strength within; For those who trust God’s changeless love Build on the Rock that will not move.
Only be still and wait His pleasure In cheerful hope, with heart content: He fills your needs to fullest measure With what discerning love has sent; Doubt not our inmost wants are known To Him who chose us for His own.?
Sing, pray, and keep His ways unswerving, Offer your service faithfully, And trust His word; though undeserving, You’ll find His promise true to be; God never will forsake in need The soul that trusts in Him indeed.
(Source: http://www.trinitybiblenc.com/news/2017/2/17/vktlpi9tm7elwi5g425lcwnngqd6de)?
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12 January 2020
HOW FIRM A FOUNDATION
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?
“Fear not, I am with thee, oh, 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 gracious, omnipotent hand.
“When through the deep waters I call thee to go, The rivers of sorrow shall not overflow; For I will be with thee thy trouble to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
“When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, My grace, all-sufficient, shall be thy supply; The flame shall not harm thee; I only design Thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine.
“The soul that on Jesus doth lean 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.”
(Source: https://library.timelesstruths.org/music/How_Firm_a_Foundation/)?
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