JOYFUL GIVING

#1905

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26 February 2025

JOYFUL GIVING

Words: Julia H. Johnston

Music: James H. Rosecrans

Why should we be al?ways giv?ing―

Giving mo?ney, giv?ing love?

Jesus loves the cheer?ful giver,

He will bless us from above.

Refrain:

Let us give with joy and glad?ness,

Give with ge?ne?rous heart and hand;

Giving brings the Sav?ior’s bless?ing,

Let us give at His com?mand.

Why should we be al?ways giv?ing―

Sending gifts so far away?

There they need the news of Je?sus,

Millions die while we de?lay.

Why should we be al?ways giv?ing?

Jesus free?ly gives to all;

Every day and ev?ery mo?ment,

His un?counted mer?cies fall.

Why should we be al?ways giv?ing?

’Tis a joy like that above;

Blessings shared are bless?ings dou?bled,

Giving al?ways goes with love.

(Source:?http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/j/o/y/f/joyfugiv.htm)

TRUST AND OBEY

#1904

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25 February 2025

TRUST AND OBEY

Lyrics: James H. Sammis

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.

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.

Trust and obey, for there’s no other way

To be happy in Jesus, but to 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.

Trust and obey, for there’s no other way

To be happy in Jesus, but to 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.

Trust and obey, for there’s no other way

To be happy in Jesus, but to 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.

Trust and obey, for there’s no other way

To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.

(Source:?https://gccsatx.com/hymns/trust-and-obey/)

WORK, FOR THE NIGHT IS COMING

#1903

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24 February 2025

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)

OH FOR A CLOSER WALK WITH GOD

#1902

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23 February 2025

OH FOR A CLOSER WALK WITH GOD

Words: William Cowper?

Music: Stuart Townend & Keith Getty

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.

Where is the blessèdness I knew

When I first saw the Lord?

Where is that soul-refreshing view

Of Jesus and His word?

O Fire of God, come burn in me

Renew a holy passion

Till Christ my deepest longing be

My never-failing fountain

What peaceful hours I once enjoyed,

How sweet the memory still!

But they have left an aching void

The world can never fill!

The dearest idol I have known,

Whate’er that idol be,

Help me tear if from Thy throne,

And worship only Thee.

So shall my walk be close with God,

Calm and serene my frame;

So purer light shall mark the road

That leads me to the Lamb.

(Source:?https://www.stuarttownend.co.uk/song/o-for-a-closer-walk-with-god/)

MORE THAN CONQUERORS

#1901

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22 February 2025

MORE THAN CONQUERORS

All hail the mighty Conqueror, Christ Jesus, our great King!

All hail the glorious Warrior, to Whom our praise we bring.

May He be given honors by all His ransomed host:

We, too, are more than conquerors who make His name our boast.

Yet how can we inherit this title “conqueror” too?

We have not earned the merit or fame that is His due.

For we have only failed Him by every sin and doubt.

Indeed, we cruelly nailed Him and cast the Conqueror out.

But rising up victorious He conquered death and sin,

And reigns in Heaven glorious, each conflict set to win.

To those of His own choosing He shares the victory;

Says, “Though you once were losing, come conquer now through me.”

“You cannot be defeated by trials in this life.

The conquest is completed o’er Satan, sin, and strife.

No pain, no tribulation, no danger, famine, sword,

No—nothing in creation can conquer those in God.”

Now since our God is for us what have we then to fear?

Though enemies deplore us, we face them all with cheer.

For we will be triumphant: each foe will be trod down

Beneath the Christ exultant, who shares the Conqueror’s crown.

(Source:?https://www.hymnsofdevotion.com/more-than-conquerors)

"I WILL NOT FORGET THEE"

#1900

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21 February 2025

"I WILL NOT FORGET THEE"

Words and Music: Charles H. Gabriel

Sweet is the promise “I will not forget thee,”

Nothing can molest or turn my soul away;

E’en though the night be dark within the valley,

Just beyond is shining an eternal day.

Refrain:

I will not forget thee or leave thee;

In My hands I’ll hold thee, in My arms I’ll fold thee;

I will not forget thee or leave thee;

I am thy Redeemer, I will care for thee.

Trusting the promise “I will not forget thee,”

Onward I will go with songs of joy and love,

Though earth despise me, though my friends forsake me,

I shall be remembered in my home above.

When at the golden portals I am standing,

All my tribulations, all my sorrows past,

How sweet to hear the blessed proclamation,

“Enter, faithful servant, welcome home at last.”?

(Source:?https://library.timelesstruths.org/music/I_Will_Not_Forget_Thee/)

PUT PEACE INTO EACH OTHER'S HANDS

#1899

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20 February 2025

PUT PEACE INTO EACH OTHER'S HANDS

Words: Fred Kaan

Put peace into each other's hands

and like a treasure hold it;

protect it like a candle flame,

with tenderness enfold it.

Put peace into each other's hands

with loving expectation;

be gentle in your words and ways,

in touch with God's creation.

Put peace into each other's hands,

like bread we break for sharing;

look people warmly in the eye:

our life is meant for caring.

As at communion, shape your hands

into a waiting cradle;

the gift of Christ receive, revere,

united round the table.

Put Christ into each other's hands,

he is love's deepest measure;

in love make peace, give peace a chance

and share it like a treasure.?

(Source:?https://www.hopepublishing.com/find-hymns-hw/hw2996.aspx)

A PLACE AT THE TABLE

#1898

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?19 February 2025

A PLACE AT THE TABLE

Words: Shirley Erena Murray

For everyone born, a place at the table,

for everyone born, clean water and bread,

a shelter, a space, a safe place for growing,

for everyone born, a star overhead,

Refrain and God will delight when we are creators of

justice and joy, compassion and peace:

yes, God will delight when we are creators of

justice, justice and joy!

For woman and man, a place at the table,

revising the roles, deciding the share,

with wisdom and grace, dividing the power,

for woman and man, a system that's fair,?

For young and for old, a place at the table,

a voice to be heard, a part in the song,

the hands of a child in hands that are wrinkled,

for young and for old, the right to belong,?

For just and unjust, a place at the table,

abuser, abused, with need to forgive,

in anger, in hurt, a mindset of mercy,

for just and unjust, a new way to live,?

For everyone born, a place at the table,

to live without fear, and simply to be,

to work, to speak out, to witness and worship,

for everyone born, the right to be free,?

(Source:?https://digitalsongsandhymns.com/songs/1904)

YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION

#1897

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18 February 2025

YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION

Words: H. R. Palmer

Yield not to temptation, for yielding is sin;

Each victory will help you some other to win;

Fight manfully onward, dark passions subdue,

Look ever to Jesus, He’ll carry you through.

Refrain:

Ask the Saviour to help you,

Comfort, strengthen, and keep you;

He is willing to aid you,

He will carry you through.

Shun evil companions, bad language disdain,

God’s Name hold in reverence, nor take it in vain;

Be thoughtful and earnest, kindhearted and true,

Look ever to Jesus, He’ll carry you through.

To him that o’ercometh God giveth a crown,

Through faith we shall conquer, though often cast down;

He, who is our Saviour, our strength will renew;

Look ever to Jesus, He’ll carry you through.

(Source:?https://pressbooks.pub/hymnbook/chapter/yield-not-to-temptation-for-yielding-is-sin/)

GOD MOVES IN A MYSTERIOUS WAY

#1896

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17 February 2025

GOD MOVES IN A MYSTERIOUS WAY

Words: William Cowper

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:?http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/god-moves-in-a-mysterious-way/)

ONWARD, CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS

#1895

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16 February 2025

ONWARD, CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS

Words: Sabine Baring-Gould

Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,

With the cross of Jesus going on before.

Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe;

Forward into battle see His banners go!

Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,

With the cross of Jesus going on before.

At the sign of triumph Satan’s host doth flee;

On then, Christian soldiers, on to victory!

Hell’s foundations quiver at the shout of praise;

Brothers lift your voices, loud your anthems raise.

Like a mighty army moves the church of God;

Brothers, we are treading where the saints have trod.

We are not divided, all one body we,

One in hope and doctrine, one in charity.

What the saints established that I hold for true.

What the saints believèd, that I believe too.

Long as earth endureth, men the faith will hold,

Kingdoms, nations, empires, in destruction rolled.

Crowns and thrones may perish, kingdoms rise and wane,

But the church of Jesus constant will remain.

Gates of hell can never gainst that church prevail;

We have Christ’s own promise, and that cannot fail.

Onward then, ye people, join our happy throng,

Blend with ours your voices in the triumph song.

Glory, laud and honor unto Christ the King,

This through countless ages men and angels sing.

(Source:?http://www.challies.com/articles/hymn-stories-onward-christian-soldiers)

IN HEAVENLY LOVE ABIDING

#1894

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15 February 2025

IN HEAVENLY LOVE ABIDING

Words: Anna L. Waring

In heav’nly love abiding,

No change my heart shall fear;

And safe is such confiding,

For nothing changes here.

The storm may roar about me,

My heart may low be laid,

But God is round about me,

And can I be dismayed?

Wherever He may guide me,

No want shall turn me back;

My Shepherd is beside me,

And nothing can I lack.

His wisdom ever waketh,

His sight is never dim;

He knows the way He taketh,

And I will walk with Him.

Green pastures are before me,

Which I have yet not seen;

Bright skies will soon be o’er me,

Where darkest clouds have been.

My hope I cannot measure,

My path to life is free;

My Savior is my treasure,

And He will walk with me.

(Source:?https://gccsatx.com/hymns/in-heavenly-love-abiding/)

GREATER LOVE

#1893

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14 February 2025

GREATER LOVE

Greater love has no man than this,