OPEN MY EYES THAT I MAY SEE
20 February 2020
OPEN MY EYES THAT I MAY SEE
Lyrics and Music: Clara H. Scott?
Open my eyes that I may see Glimpses of truth Thou hast for me; Place in my hands the wonderful key That shall unclasp and set me free. ? Refrain: Silently now I wait for Thee, Ready, my God, Thy will to see; Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit Divine!
Open my ears that I may hear Voices of truth Thou sendest clear; And while the wave notes fall on my ear, Everything false will disappear.
Open my mouth and let me bear Tidings of mercy everywhere; Open my heart and let me prepare Love with Thy children thus to share.
Open my mind that I may read More of Thy love in word and deed; What shall I fear while yet Thou dost lead? Only for light from Thee I plead.
(Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/807)?
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19 February 2020
MY HOPE IS BUILT
Lyrics: Edward Mote? Music: William Batchelder Bradbury?
My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus Christ, my righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame, But wholly lean on Jesus¡¯ name. ? Refrain: On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand, ? All other ground is sinking sand.
When darkness veils His lovely face, I rest on His unchanging grace; In every high and stormy gale, My anchor holds within the veil.
His oath, His covenant, His blood, Support me in the whelming flood; When all around my soul gives way, He then is all my hope and stay.
When He shall come with trumpet sound, Oh, may I then in Him be found; In Him, my righteousness, alone, Faultless to stand before the throne.
(Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/298)?
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18 February 2020
MY SOUL, BE ON THY GUARD
Lyrics: George Heath Music: Lo?well Ma?son
My soul, be on thy guard; Ten thousand foes arise; The hosts of sin are pressing hard To draw thee from the skies.
O watch, and fight, and pray; The battle ne¡¯er give o¡¯er; Renew it boldly every day, And help divine implore.
Ne¡¯er think the victory won, Nor lay thine armor down; The work of faith will not be done, Till thou obtain the crown.
Fight on, my soul, till death Shall bring thee to thy God; He¡¯ll take thee, at thy parting breath, To His divine abode.
(Source: http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/m/y/s/mysoulbe.htm)?
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17 February 2020
YOU MUST INCREASE
Lyrics: Matt Redman
I lift You high and bow down low How high can You be? How low can I go? I lift You high and bow down low How high can You be? How low can I go?, oh Lord
I lift You high and bow down low How high can You be? How low can I go? I lift You high and bow down low How high can You be? How low can I go?
You must increase, I must decrease, Lord I'll bow down and You will be adored
I lift You high and bow down low How high can You be? How low can I go? I lift You high and bow down low How high can You be? How low can I go?
You must increase, I must decrease, Lord, yeah I'll bow down and You will be adored
You must increase, I must decrease, Lord I'll bow down and You will be adored
Oh, Jesus You will Jesus, You will be adored
You must increase, I must decrease, Lord, yeah I'll bow down and You will be adored
You must increase, I must decrease, Lord I'll bow down and You will be adored I'll bow down and You will be adored
You'll be adored You'll be glorified You'll be lifted high May the highest place be my heart Most treasured One in my life None is Your equal No one is like You Who can compare to You Bow down to Jesus Bow down to Jesus Bow down to Jesus Bow down to Jesus Jesus, bow down to Jesus I want to lift You high, Lord You'll be glorified Jesus
You must increase, I must decrease, Lord I'll bow down and You will be adored
(Source: https://genius.com/Matt-redman-you-must-increase-lyrics)?
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16 February 2020
PURER YET AND PURER
Lyrics: Jo?hann Wolf?gang von Goe?the Music: an?on?y?mous
Purer yet and purer, I would be in mind, Dearer yet and dearer, every duty find; Hoping still, and trusting God without a fear, Patiently believing He will make all clear.
Calmer yet and calmer, in the hour of pain, Surer yet and surer, peace at last to gain; Suffering still and doing, to His will resigned, And to joy subduing heart and will and mind.
Higher yet and higher, out of clouds and sight, Nearer yet and nearer, rising to the Light; Light serene and holy, where my soul may rest, Purified and holy, sanctified and blessed.
Swifter yet and swifter, ever onward run, Firmer yet and firmer, step as I go on; Oft these earnest longings swell within my breast, Yet their inner meaning ne¡¯er can be expressed.
(Source: http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/p/u/r/e/pureryet.htm)?
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14 February 2020
LOVE EACH OTHER
Lyrics: William J. Henry Music: Andrew L. Byers?
Let us ever love each other With a heart that¡¯s warm and true, Ever doing to our brother As to us we¡¯d have him do.
Refrain: Kind and loving to each other, Gentle words to all we meet; Thus we follow Christ our Savior, Proving all His service sweet.
When the heart is sad and lonely, And the eyes with tears o¡¯erflow, Gentle words and deeds of kindness Fall like sunbeams on the snow.
Let us help our fallen brother, Lift him gently by the hand; Speaking words of cheer and comfort, Point him to a better land.
In this world of toil and sorrow Many hearts are full of care, Let us live to serve our Master, And each other¡¯s burdens bear.
(Source: https://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Love_Each_Other/)?
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BLEST BE THE TIE THAT BINDS
14 February 2020
BLEST BE THE TIE THAT BINDS
Lyrics: John Fawcett? Music: Hans Georg Nageli?
Blest be the tie that binds ? Our hearts in Christian love; The fellowship our spirit finds ? Is like to that above.
Before our Father¡¯s throne, ? We pour our ardent prayers; Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one¡ª ? Our comforts and our cares.
We share our mutual woes; ? Our mutual burdens bear; And often for each other flows ? The sympathizing tear.
When we asunder part, ? It gives us inward pain; But we shall still be joined in heart, ? And hope to meet again.
From sorrow, toil, and pain, ? And sin we shall be free; And perfect love and oneness reign ? Through all eternity.
(Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/860)?
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"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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I¡¯VE FOUND A FRIEND, OH, SUCH A FRIEND
13 February 2020
I¡¯VE FOUND A FRIEND, OH, SUCH A FRIEND
Lyrics: James Grindlay Small? Music: George Coles Stebbins?
I¡¯ve found a Friend, oh, such a Friend! ? He loved me ere I knew Him; He drew me with the cords of love, ? And thus He bound me to Him. And round my heart still closely twine ? Those ties which naught can sever, For I am His, and He is mine, ? Forever and forever.
I¡¯ve found a Friend, oh, such a Friend! ? He bled, He died to save me; And not alone the gift of life, ? But His own self He gave me. Naught that I have my own I call, ? I hold it for the Giver; My heart, my strength, my life, my all, ? Are His, and His forever.
I¡¯ve found a Friend, oh, such a Friend! ? So kind, and true, and tender, So wise a Counsellor and Guide, ? So mighty a Defender! From Him who loves me now so well, ? What power my soul can sever? Shall life or death, or earth or hell? ? No? I am His forever.
(Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/288)?
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I'M GONNA LIVE SO GOD CAN USE ME
12 February 2020
I'M GONNA LIVE SO GOD CAN USE ME
I'm gonna live so (live so) God can use me? anywhere, Lord, anytime! (anytime!) I'm gonna live so (live so) God can use me anywhere,? Lord, anytime! (anytime!)
I'm gonna work so (work so) God can use me? anywhere, Lord, anytime! (anytime!) I'm gonna work so (work so)God can use me anywhere,? Lord, anytime! (anytime!)
I'm gonna pray so (pray so) God can use me? anywhere, Lord, anytime! (anytime!) God can use me anywhere,? Lord, anytime! (anytime!)
I'm gonna sing so (sing so) God can use me? anywhere, Lord, anytime! (anytime!) I'm gonna sing so (sing so) God can use me anywhere,? Lord, anytime! (anytime!)
(Source: https://hymnary.org/text/im_gonna_live_so_god_can_use_me)?
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GO LABOUR ON; SPEND, AND BE SPENT
11 February 2020
GO LABOUR ON; SPEND, AND BE SPENT
Words: Horatius Bonar Music: H. W. Baker?
Go labour on; spend, and be spent, Thy joy to do the Father's will; It is the way the Master went; Should not the servant tread it still?
Go, labour on; 'tis not for nought; Thy earthly loss is heavenly gain; Men heed thee, love thee, praise thee not; The Master praises --- what are men?
3 Go, labour on; your hands are weak, Your knees are faint, your soul cast down; Yet falter not; the prize you seek Is near --- a kingdom and a crown.
Go, labour on while it is day: The world's dark night is hastening on; Speed, speed thy work; cast sloth away: It is not thus that souls are won.
Toil on, faint not, keep watch and pray; Be wise, the erring soul to win; Go forth into the world's highway, Compel the wanderer to come in.
Toil on, and in thy toil rejoice; For toil comes rest, for exile home; Soon shalt thou hear the Bridegroom's voice, At daybreak cry "Arise and Come!"
(Source: http://www.stempublishing.com/hymns/ss/374)?
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AMID A WORLD OF PAIN AND WAR
10 February 2020
AMID A WORLD OF PAIN AND WAR
Words: Lucy Mills Music: Stephen Burtonwood
Amid a world of pain and war, we find our hope in you alone; we pray that your transforming love will turn to flesh our hearts of stone.
2 When nations rise to fight their cause and bombs are heard throughout the night, we ask for help, for hope, for rest, and pray that we might walk in light.
3 As we remember those we¡¯ve lost and talk of death and sacrifice, we pray for loved ones left behind to whom it seems too high a price.
4 When those in power betray our hopes and disregard the poor and weak, let words of mercy lead to change: Lord, may your Holy Spirit speak.
5 Where violence terrifies the earth and hatred has assumed the throne, God of the cross, disarm us now, with the forgiveness you have shown.
6 We look for dawn in darkened skies and to the day when wars will cease; we cry to you, O Lord of all to guide our feet in paths of peace.
(Source: https://www.jubilate.co.uk/songs/amid-a-world-of-pain-and-war. ? Lucy Mills [administered by Jubilate Hymns Ltd])?
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09 February 2020
DARE TO BE A DANIEL
Words and Music: Phi?lip P. Bliss
Standing by a purpose true, Heeding God¡¯s command, Honor them, the faithful few! All hail to Daniel¡¯s band!
Refrain: Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alone! Dare to have a purpose firm! Dare to make it known.
Many mighty men are lost Daring not to stand, Who for God had been a host By joining Daniel¡¯s band.
Many giants, great and tall, Stalking through the land, Headlong to the earth would fall, If met by Daniel¡¯s band.
Hold the Gospel banner high! On to vict¡¯ry grand! Satan and his hosts defy, And shout for Daniel¡¯s band.
(Source: http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/d/a/r/daretobe.htm)?
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08 February 2020
I WILL DO MY PART
Lyrics: Charles W. Naylor? Music: Andrew L. Byers
It may be little that I can do, Nor may I have much to say, But in that little I mean to be true, And do what I can today.
Refrain: From the depths of my heart I will do my part With a ready and willing hand; And I will not shirk, I will faithfully work In the place that my Lord hath planned.
The work He giveth may lowly be, It may not win man¡¯s applause, But if I do what He chooses for me, I know it will help His cause.
In vain no service that love may give, No matter how small it be; In God¡¯s remembrance it ever shall live To shine in eternity.
In that fair day, when the crowns are brought For those who have faithful proved, There will be one for each soul that has wrought¡ª For all that have worked and loved.
(Source: https://library.timelesstruths.org/music/I_Will_Do_My_Part/)?
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FROM EVERY STORMY WIND THAT BLOWS
07 February 2020
FROM EVERY STORMY WIND THAT BLOWS
Lyrics: Hugh Stowell? Music: Melody by Thomas Hastings
From every stormy wind that blows, From every swelling tide of woes, There is a calm, a sure retreat¡ª ¡¯Tis found beneath the mercy seat.
There is a place where Jesus sheds The oil of gladness on our heads, A place than all besides more sweet¡ª It is the blood-bought mercy seat.
There is a scene where spirits blend, Where friend holds fellowship with friend; Though sundered far, by faith they meet Around one common mercy seat.
There, there on eagle¡¯s wings we soar, And time and sense seem all no more, And heaven comes down our souls to greet, And glory crowns the mercy seat.
(Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/774/2)?
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UNTO THE HILLS AROUND DO I LIFT UP
06 February 2020
UNTO THE HILLS AROUND DO I LIFT UP
Lyrics: John Douglas Sutherland Campbell? Music: Charles Henry Purday Meter:10.4.10.4.10.10.
Unto the hills around do I lift up ? My longing eyes; O whence for me shall my salvation come, ? From whence arise? From God the Lord doth come my certain aid, From God the Lord, who heav¡¯n and earth hath made.
He will not suffer that thy foot be moved: ? Safe shalt thou be. No careless slumber shall His eyelids close, ? Who keepeth thee. Behold, He sleepeth not, He slumbereth ne¡¯er, Who keepeth Israel in His holy care.
Jehovah is Himself thy keeper true, ? Thy changeless shade; Jehovah thy defense on thy right hand ? Himself hath made. And thee no sun by day shall ever smite; No moon shall harm thee in the silent night.
From every evil shall He keep thy soul, ? From every sin; Jehovah shall preserve thy going out, ? Thy coming in. Above thee, watching, He whom we adore Shall keep thee henceforth, yea, for evermore.
(Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/604)?
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WHILE WITH CEASELESS COURSE THE SUN
05 February 2020
WHILE WITH CEASELESS COURSE THE SUN
Words: John New?ton Music: ar?ranged from Sam?u?el Webbe, Sr.
While with ceaseless course the sun Hasted through the former year, Many souls their race have run, Never more to meet us here; Fixed in an eternal fate, They have done with all below; We a little longer wait, But how little¡ªnone can know.
As the wing¨¨d arrow flies Speedily the mark to find; As the lightning from the skies Darts, and leaves no trace behind; Swiftly thus our fleeting days Bear us down life¡¯s rapid stream; Upwards, Lord, our spirits raise, All below is but a dream.
Thanks for mercies past receive, Pardon of our sins renew; Teach us, henceforth, how to live With eternity in view: Bless Thy Word to young and old, Fill us with a Savior¡¯s love; And when life¡¯s short tale is told, May we dwell with Thee above.
(Source: http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/w/w/c/wwcctsun.htm)?
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04 February 2020
SEARCH ME, O GOD
Lyrics: James Edwin Orr Music: Maori melody
Search me, O God, and know my heart today, Try me, O Savior, know my thoughts, I pray; See if there be some wicked way in me; Cleanse me from every sin, and set me free.
I praise Thee, Lord, for cleansing me from sin; Fulfill Thy word and make me pure within; Fill me with fire, where once I burned with shame; Grant my desire to magnify Thy name.
Lord, take my life, and make it wholly Thine; Fill my poor heart with Thy great love divine; Take all my will, my passion, self and pride; I now surrender, Lord, in me abide.
O Holy Ghost, revival comes from Thee; Send a revival, start the work in me; Thy Word declares Thou wilt supply our need; For blessings now, O Lord, I humbly plead.
(Source: http://hymnpod.com/2009/02/22/search-me-o-god/)?
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GIVE TO ME, LORD, A THANKFUL HEART
03 February 2020
GIVE TO ME, LORD, A THANKFUL HEART
Words: T. Caryl Micklem Music: Frederick Charles Maker
Give to me, Lord, a thankful heart And a discerning mind; Give, as I play the Christian¡¯s part, The strength to finish what I start And act on what I find.
When, in the rush of days, my will Is habit bound and slow, Help me to keep in vision, still, What love and power and peace can fill A life that trusts in you.
By your divine and urgent claim, And by your human face, Kindle our sinking hearts to flame, And as you teach the world your name Let it become your place.
Jesus, with all your church I long To see your kingdom come: Show me your way of righting wrong And turning sorrow into song Until you bring me home.
(Source: http://ehymnbook.org/CMMS/hymnSong.php?id=pd03538)?
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THE NEW COVENANT BLESSINGS
02 February 2020
THE NEW COVENANT BLESSINGS
¡°I will impart My laws into their mind,¡± Our covenanting God revealed to mankind; ¡°I will inscribe My laws upon their heart,¡± God¡¯s highest law of life in us to impart. ? Refrain: Christ is the title deed of all God is; Christ is a testament with all its bequests; Now the New Testament is ours to claim, As we, in spirit, call upon His name.
¡°I will be God to them¡± declares the Lord, Christ, our inheritance, described in the Word; ¡°And they will be to Me a people,¡± possessed, As God¡¯s inheritance, His riches, expressed.
¡°For all will know Me,¡± and consecrate, Even the little ones and also the great; All have capacity to live such a life, All live in oneness, abiding in Christ.
¡°I will propitiate,¡± forgiving all sin, Cleansing the inward parts and washing within; Christ¡¯s efficacious blood has set us free, Restoring fellowship, for eternity.
(Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/ns/519)?
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01 February 2020
I MUST TELL JESUS
Lyrics and Music: Elisha A Hoffman
I must tell Jesus all of my trials, I cannot bear these burdens alone; In my distress He kindly will help me, He ever loves and cares for His own.
Refrain: I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus! I cannot bear my burdens alone; I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus! Jesus can help me, Jesus alone.
I must tell Jesus all of my troubles, He is a kind, compassionate Friend; If I but ask Him He will deliver, Make of my troubles quickly an end.
Tempted and tried I need a great Savior, One who can help my burdens to bear; I must tell Jesus, I must tell Jesus: He all my cares and sorrows will share.
O how the world to evil allures me! O how my heart is tempted to sin! I must tell Jesus, and He will help me Over the world the vict¡¯ry to win.
(Source: http://www.hymnpod.com/2009/01/21/i-must-tell-jesus/)?
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BAYO AFOLARANMI