22 December 2019
SILENT NIGHT, HOLY NIGHT
Text: Joseph Mohr Music: Franz Gruber
Silent night, holy night, All is calm, all is bright Round yon virgin Mother and child. Holy infant, so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace.
Silent night, holy night, Shepherds quake at the sight; Glories stream from heaven afar, Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia! Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born!
Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love's pure light; Radiant beams from thy holy face With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.
Silent night, holy night, Wondrous star, lend thy light; With the angels let us sing, Alleluia to our King; Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born!
(Source: https://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh239.sht)?
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MY FAITH LOOKS UP TO THEE
21 December 2019
MY FAITH LOOKS UP TO THEE
Words: Ray Palm?er Music: Lo?well Ma?son
My faith looks up to Thee, Thou Lamb of Calvary, Savior divine! Now hear me while I pray, take all my guilt away, O let me from this day be wholly Thine!
May Thy rich grace impart Strength to my fainting heart, my zeal inspire! As Thou hast died for me, O may my love to Thee, Pure warm, and changeless be, a living fire!
While life¡¯s dark maze I tread, And griefs around me spread, be Thou my guide; Bid darkness turn to day, wipe sorrow¡¯s tears away, Nor let me ever stray from Thee aside.
When ends life¡¯s transient dream, When death¡¯s cold sullen stream shall o¡¯er me roll; Blest Savior, then in love, fear and distrust remove; O bear me safe above, a ransomed soul!
(Source: http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/m/y/f/l/myfluptt.htm)?
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GOD BLESSES THOSE WHO ARE HONEST
20 December 2019
GOD BLESSES THOSE WHO ARE HONEST
When you give Your heart to God alone And you don't play false to Him, When you never do What would deceive Those above you or below, When you're open with God In all things, When you don't do things simply To win the favor and smile of God, This is being honest. Honesty means when you run from Impurity in each word and each deed, When you cheat not God nor people. Honesty means when you run from Impurity in each word and each deed, When you cheat not God nor people. This is honesty, oh, this is honesty.
If your words are filled with excuses, Filled with vain explanations, Then you are not practicing the truth, You¡¯re not willing to do so. How will you find The light and salvation, If you don't bare your secrets? But if you Like seeking the way of truth, You will always live in light. Honesty means when you run from Impurity in each word and each deed, When you cheat not God nor people. Honesty means when you run from Impurity in each word and each deed, When you cheat not God nor people. This is honesty, oh, this is honesty.
If you're willing To serve in God's house, Hard-working, seeking no gain, Then you are a faithful saint of God Who just seeks to be honest. If you're frank, Can give your life to witness God, If you only wish to please Him And never consider yourself, You¡¯ll be nourished by the light And live in the kingdom forever. Honesty means when you run from Impurity in each word and each deed, When you cheat not God nor people. Honesty means when you run from Impurity in each word and each deed, When you cheat not God nor people. This is honesty, oh, this is honesty.
(Source: https://www.holyspiritspeaks.org/god-blesses-those-who-are-honest/)?
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GIVE TO OUR GOD IMMORTAL PRAISE
19 December 2019
GIVE TO OUR GOD IMMORTAL PRAISE
Words: Isaac Watts Music: John Hatton
Give to our God immortal praise; Mercy and truth are all His ways; Wonders of grace to God belong; Repeat His mercies in your song.
He built the earth, He spread the sky, And fixed the starry lights on high; Wonders of grace to God belong; Repeat His mercies in your song.
He fills the sun with morning light, He bids the moon direct the night; His mercies ever shall endure When suns and moons shall shine no more.
He sent His Son with pow¡¯r to save From guilt and darkness and the grave; Wonders of grace to God belong; Repeat His mercies in your song.
Through this vain world He guides our feet And leads us to His heav¡¯nly seat; His mercies ever shall endure When this our world shall be no more.
(Source: https://sovereigngracemusic.org/music/songs/give-to-our-god-immortal-praise/)?
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JESU, JESU, FILL US WITH YOUR LOVE
18 December 2019
JESU, JESU, FILL US WITH YOUR LOVE
Words: Tom Colvin?
Refrain: Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love, Show us how to serve the neighbors we have from you.
Kneels at the feet of his friends, Silently washes their feet, Master who acts as a slave to them.
Neighbors are wealthy and poor, Varied in color and race, Neighbors are near us and far away.
These are the ones we should serve, These are the ones we should love, All these are neighbors to us and you. ? ? ? ? Loving puts us on our knees, Silently washing their feet, This is the way we should live with you.
(Source: https://www.hopepublishing.com/find-hymns-hw/hw2982.aspx. ? 1997 Hope Publishing Company)
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FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE
17 December 2019
FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE
Words: Lance Krauter
Lord You search me and know me You know when I sit, when I rise Perceiving my thoughts, all of my words Familiar with all of my ways Familiar with all of my ways
You hem me in behind and before me From You I cannot flee By Your hand You wove and formed me Fearfully, wonderfully made Fearfully, wonderfully made
And I am on earth You are in Heaven Who am I Lord to question Your word Before time You knew me You knit me together That I'd hear Your voice And be part of a plan
You created my inmost being In the secret place All my days were preordained Before one came to be Before one came to be
And I am on earth You are in Heaven Who am I Lord to question Your word Before time You knew me You knit me together That I'd hear Your voice And be part of a plan
I am on earth You are in Heaven Who am I Lord to question Your word Before time You knew me You knit me together That I'd hear Your voice And be part of a plan
I will praise You Lord For I am fearfully and wonderfully made I will thank You God for each day
I am on earth You are in Heaven Who am I Lord to question Your word Before time You knew me You knit me together That I'd hear Your voice And be part of a plan
I am on earth You are in Heaven Who am I Lord to question Your word Before time You knew me You knit me together That I'd hear Your voice And be part of a plan
(Source: http://www.songsofpraise.org/song.php?songid=411. ? 2000 Lance Krauter)?
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GOD, YOU SPIN THE WHIRLING PLANETS
16 December 2019
GOD, YOU SPIN THE WHIRLING PLANETS
Words: Ludwig von Beethoven
God You spin the whirling planets Fill the seas and spread the plain Mold the mountains fashion blossoms Call forth sunshine wind and rain We created in your image Would a true reflection be Of Your justice grace and mercy And the truth that makes us free
You have called us to be faithful In our life and ministry We respond in grateful worship Joined in one community When we blur Your gracious image Focus us and make us whole Healed and strengthened as Your people We move onward toward Your goal
God Your will is still creating Calling us to life made new Now reveal to us fresh vistas Where there's work to dare and do Keep us clear of all distortion Fashion us with loving care Thus new creatures in Your image We'll proclaim Christ everywhere
(Source: https://digitalsongsandhymns.com/songs/6455)?
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15 December 2019
AT CHRISTMAS TIME
Words: M. Al?ice Met?calf Music: Dan?i?el B. Tow?ner?
Give and forgive at Christmas time; Live and let live at Christmas time; Tho¡¯ all the world be wrapped in night, The stars above are shining bright, At Christmas time, at Christmas time.
Give and forgive at Christmas time; Live and let live at Christmas time; The darkness yields at last to light, And wrong will be conquered by right, At Christmas time, at Christmas time.
Live and let live at Christmas time; Give and forgive at Christmas time; Tho¡¯ bitterness has cast its blight, Let truth and love our hearts unite, At Christmas time, at Christmas time.
Live and let live at Christmas time; Give and forgive at Christmas time; For all the world must own His might, Who came to bless mankind with light, At Christmas time, at Christmas time.
Give and forgive at Christmas time; Live and let live at Christmas time; Till through the year shall shine the light That glorified the holy night, At Christmas time, at Christmas time.
Give and forgive at Christmas time; Live and let live at Christmas time; From deepest depth and highest height, Be praise to God and glory bright; At Christmas time, at Christmas time.
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GOD MOVES IN A MYSTERIOUS WAY
14 December 2019
GOD MOVES IN A MYSTERIOUS WAY
Words: William Cowper Music: Jeremy Casella
God moves in a mysterious way,? His wonders to perform. He plants his footsteps on the sea,? And rides upon the storm.
Ye fearful saints fresh courage take,? The clouds you so much dread, Are big with mercy, and shall break,? With 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://hymnbook.igracemusic.com/hymns/god-moves-in-a-mysterious-way ? 2009 Saint & Pilgrim Songs)?
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ONE DAY AN ANGEL HERE ON THIS EARTH
13 December 2019
ONE DAY AN ANGEL HERE ON THIS EARTH
Words: Alison M. Robertson
One day an angel here on this earth spoke of God's presence coming to birth. Mary was listening; humbly her heart sang at the Word God chose to impart.
Mary gave birth in Bethlehem's cave, blessed by the child God chose her to have. Love was the reason God had become close to his mother, far from her home.
Out in the fields a heavenly throng broke through the dark with resonant song. Shepherds, who saw God's glory by night, sped on their way to worship the Light.
Jesus, your Spirit, shining with care, speaks to the world you treasure and share. Come with the human touch of your birth; find in our hearts your home on this earth.
(Source: https://hymnary.org/text/one_day_an_angel_here_on_this_earth)?
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12 December 2019
LOOKING UNTO JESUS
Lyrics and Music: Frances Ridley Havergal
Looking unto Jesus, ? Never need we yield! Over all the armor, ? Faith the battle-shield! Standard of salvation, ? In our hearts unfurled, Let its elevation ? Overcome the world. ? Refrain: Looking unto Jesus, Never need we yield! Over all the armor, ? Faith the battle-shield!
Look away to Jesus, ? Look away from all! Then we need not stumble, ? Then we shall not fall. From each snare that lureth, ? Foe or phantom grim, Safety this ensureth, ? Look away to Him.
Looking into Jesus, ? Wond¡¯ringly we trace Heights of power and glory, ? Depths of love and grace. Vistas far unfolding ? Ever stretch before, As we gaze, beholding, ? Ever more and more.
Looking up to Jesus ? On the emerald throne, Faith shall pierce the heavens, ? Where our King is gone. Lord, on Thee depending, ? Now, continually, Heart and mind ascending, ? Let us dwell with Thee.
(Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/644)?
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11 December 2019
GOD IS WATCHING YOU
Words: Sam (Leslie) Phillips?
When your life's about to start - God is watching you, When you have a shattered heart - God is watching you, When you're a slave and when you're freed - God is watching you, When what you call "love" is really need - God is watching you, God is watching you, God is watching you.
When you wake up in the night - God is watching you, When you're dancing in the light - God is watching you, When you don't need to use force - God is watching you, When you don't ever feel remorse - God is watching you, God is watching you, God is watching you.
When you're a hero to us all - God is watching you, When you take that fated fall - God is watching you, When you hide your head in the sand - God is watching you, When you find a brand new land - God is watching you, God is watching you, God is watching you.
When, out of fear, you judge your friend - God is watching you, When you let a stranger in - God is watching you, When you always have to win - God is watching you, When love requires that you give in - God is watching you, God is watching you, God is watching you.
When you play the cards you're dealt - God is watching you, When you won't reveal yourself - God is watching you, When you believe, enough to die - God is watching you, When you say your last goodbye.
(Source: https://www.newreleasetoday.com/lyricsdetail.php?lyrics_id=17183)?
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LIFT UP TO GOD THE VOICE OF PRAISE
10 December 2019
LIFT UP TO GOD THE VOICE OF PRAISE
Words: Ralph Ward?law Music: Al?ex?an?der R. Rei?na?gle?
Lift up to God the voice of praise, Whose breath our souls inspired; Loud and more loud the anthem raise, With grateful ardor fired.
Lift up to God the voice of praise, Whose tender care sustains Our feeble frame, encompassed round With death¡¯s unnumbered pains.
Lift up to God the voice of praise Whose goodness, passing thought, Loads every minute, as it flies, With benefits unsought.
Lift up to God the voice of praise From whom salvation flows; Who sent His Son our souls to save From everlasting woes.
Lift up to God the voice of praise, For hope¡¯s transporting ray, Which lights through darkest shades of death To realms of endless day.
(Source: http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/l/u/t/lu2gtvop.htm)?
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PRAISE, MY SOUL, THE KING OF HEAVEN
09 December 2019
PRAISE, MY SOUL, THE KING OF HEAVEN
Words: Henry Francis Lyte Music: John Goss
Praise, my soul, the King of heaven, to his feet your tribute bring; ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, who like you his praise should sing? Alleluia, alleluia! praise the everlasting King.
Praise him for his grace and favour to our fathers in distress; praise him, still the same as ever, slow to blame and swift to bless; Alleluia, alleluia! glorious in his faithfulness.
Father-like, he tends and spares us, All our hopes and fears he knows; in his hands he gently bears us, rescues us from all our foes: Alleluia, alleluia! widely as his mercy flows.
Angels, help us to adore him; you behold him face to face; sun and moon, bow down before him, praise him all in time and space. Alleluia, alleluia! praise with us the God of grace.
(Source: https://www.jubilate.co.uk/songs/praise_my_soul_the_king_of_heaven_peacock_arrangement)?
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08 December 2019
JOY TO THE WORLD
Joy to the world, the Lord has come Let earth receive her King Let every heart prepare Him room And heaven and nature sing, and heaven and nature sing And heaven, and heaven and nature sing
Joy to the world, the Savior reigns Let men their songs employ While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains Repeat the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy Repeat, repeat the sounding joy
No more let sins and sorrows grow Nor thorns infest the ground He comes to make His blessings flow Far as the curse is found, far as the curse is found Far as, far as the curse is found
He rules the world with truth and grace And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness And wonders of His love, and wonders of His love And wonders, wonders of His love
(Source: https://genius.com/Christmas-songs-joy-to-the-world-lyrics)?
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07 December 2019
HOW FIRM A FOUNDATION
Words: John Rippon Music: Joeseph Funk
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?
"In ev'ry condition¡ª in sickness, in health, In poverty's vale, or abounding in wealth; At home or abroad, on the land, on the sea, As days may demand, shall thy strength ever be.
"Fear not, I am with thee, O be not dismayed, For I am thy God, I 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 trials 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 hurt thee; I only design Thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine.
"The soul that on Jesus hath leaned 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: http://www.popularhymns.com/how_firm_a_foundation.php)?
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06 December 2019
WHAT CHILD IS THIS?
Words: William Chatterton Dix
What Child is this, who, laid to rest, On Mary's lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, While shepherds watch are keeping?
Refrain: This, this is Christ, the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing: Haste, haste to bring Him laud, The Babe, the Son of Mary!
Why lies He in such mean estate, Where ox and ass are feeding? Good Christian, fear: for sinners here The silent Word is pleading.
So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh, Come, peasant, king to own Him. The King of kings salvation brings; Let loving hearts enthrone Him.
(Source: https://www.godtube.com/popular-hymns/what-child-is-this-/)
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05 December 2019
TOILING FOR JESUS
Words and Music: William A. Ogden ? Gladly, gladly toiling for the Master, Go we forth with willing hands to do Whatsoe¡¯er to us He hath appointed, Faithfully our mission we¡¯ll pursue.
Refrain: Toiling for Jesus, Joyfully we go, joyfully we go, Toiling for Jesus, In His vineyard here below.
Joyful, joyful, we will tell the story Of His love to mortals here below; Christ, the brightness of the Father¡¯s glory, Freely here His blessing will bestow.
Meekly, meekly following the Master, Walking faithfully the path He trod; Leading wand¡¯rers to the dear Redeemer, Pointing sinners to the Lamb of God.
(Source: https://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Toiling_for_Jesus/)?
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04 December 2019
DON¡¯T STOP PRAYING
Words and Music: Ed?na R. Wor?rell
Don¡¯t stop praying! the Lord is nigh; Don¡¯t stop praying! He¡¯ll hear your cry, God has promised, and He is true, Don¡¯t stop praying! He¡¯ll answer you.
Don¡¯t stop praying for every need, Don¡¯t stop praying! the Lord will heed; No petition to Him is small; Don¡¯t stop praying! He¡¯ll give you all.
Don¡¯t stop praying when led to sin; Don¡¯t stop praying! that good may win; Christ was tempted and understands; Don¡¯t stop praying! He¡¯ll hold your hands.
Don¡¯t stop praying when bowed with grief; Don¡¯t stop praying! you¡¯ll get relief; Troubles never escape God¡¯s sight; Don¡¯t stop praying! He¡¯ll make it right.
Don¡¯t stop praying, but have more trust; Don¡¯t stop praying! for pray we must; Faith will banish a mount of care; Don¡¯t stop praying! God answers prayer.
(Source: http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/d/o/n/t/dontstop.htm)?
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03 December 2019
NOW THANK WE ALL OUR GOD
Words: Martin Rinkart Music: Johann Cruger
Now thank we all our God, With heart and hands and voices, Who wondrous things has done, In whom this world rejoices; Who from our mothers' arms Has blessed us on our way With countless gifts of love, And still is ours today.
O may this bounteous God Through all our life be near us, With ever joyful hearts And blessed peace to cheer us; And keep us still in grace, And guide us when perplexed; And free us from all ills, In this world and the next.
All praise and thanks to God The Father now be given; The Son, and him who reigns With them in highest heaven; The one eternal God, Whom earth and heaven adore; For thus it was, is now, And shall be evermore.
(Source: https://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh102.sht)?
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