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TAKE TIME TO BE HOLY

#127

02 March 2020

TAKE TIME TO BE HOLY

Words: William D. Longstaff

Music: George C. Stebbins

Take time to be holy, speak oft with thy Lord;

Abide in Him always, and feed on His Word.

Make friends of God’s children, help those who are weak,

Forgetting in nothing His blessing to seek.

Take time to be holy, the world rushes on;

Spend much time in secret, with Jesus alone.

By looking to Jesus, like Him thou shalt be;

Thy friends in thy conduct His likeness shall see.

Take time to be holy, let Him be thy Guide;

And run not before Him, whatever betide.

In joy or in sorrow, still follow the Lord,

And, looking to Jesus, still trust in His Word.

Take time to be holy, be calm in thy soul,

Each thought and each motive beneath His control.

Thus led by His Spirit to fountains of love,

Thou soon shalt be fitted for service above.

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

I’VE FOUND A FRIEND IN JESUS

#126

01 March 2020

I’VE FOUND A FRIEND IN JESUS

I have found a Friend in Jesus, He is everything to me;

He is the fairest of ten thousand to my soul

The Lily of the valley, In Him alone I see

All I need to cleanse and make me fully whole.

In sorrow He is my comfort, in trouble He is my stay;

He tells me every care on Him to roll,

He is the “lily of the valley”, the “Bright and Morning Star,”

He is the fairest of ten thousand to my soul,

In sorrow He is my comfort, in trouble He is my stay

He tells me every care on Him to roll

He is the “Lily of the valley,” the “Bright and Morning Star”;

He is the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.

He all my grief has taken, and all my sorrows borne;

In temptation He’s my strong and mighty tower

I have all for Him forsaken, I have all my idols torn

From my heart, and now He keeps me by His power.

Though all the world forsake me, and Satan tempt me sore,

Through Jesus I shall safely reach the goal.

He is the “Lily of the Valley”, the “Bright and Morning Star”;

He is the fair of ten thousand to my soul.

He will never leave me, nor yet forsake me here,

While I live by faith, and do His blessed will;

A wall of fire about me, I have nothing now to fear

With His manna, He my hungry soul shall fill;

Then sweeping upto glory, I will see His blessed face,

Where rivers of delight shall ever roll

He is the “Lily of the Valley”, the “Bright and Morning Star,”

He is the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.

(Source: https://believersportal.com/ive-found-a-friend-in-jesus-hymn/)?

’TIS WELL WITH ME

#125

29 February 2020

’TIS WELL WITH ME?

Words: William J. Henry

Music: Andrew L. Byers

Where’er my Savior’s hand may lead,

Whate’er my lot may be;

I will not murmur nor repine,

I’ll know ’tis well with me.

Refrain:

Though storms sweep o’er my trembling bark,

And waves around me swell;

Still this my ransomed soul shall sing,

’Tis well with me, ’tis well.

Since Jesus shed His precious blood

That I might ransomed be;

I know He’ll safely keep my soul,

Whate’er befalleth me.

Though friends forsake and I alone

The narrow way pursue;

Thy grace, dear Lord, I only ask,

My courage to renew.

Should earthly treasures fade away,

His promise still I’ll plead;

And trust Him, for I know He will

Supply my every need.

Since I am fully saved from sin,

My joy no tongue can tell;

And all along the way I’ll sing,

’Tis well with me, ’tis well.

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

NOT HAUGHTY IS MY HEART

#124

28 February 2020

NOT HAUGHTY IS MY HEART

Not haughty is my heart,

Not lofty is my pride;

I do not seek to know the things

God's wisdom hath denied.

With childlike trust, O Lord,

In thee I calmly rest,

Contented as a little child

Upon its mother's breast.

Ye people of the Lord,

In him alone confide;

From this time forth and evermore

His wisdom be your guide.

(Source: https://www.opc.org/hymn.html?hymn_id=488)?

IMMEASURABLY MORE

#123

27 February 2020

IMMEASURABLY MORE

More than all we ask

Than all we seek

All our hopes and dreams

You are immeasurably more

Than we can know?

Than we can pray

All our words can say

You are immeasurably more

There's nothing greater than Your love

You're more than we can imagine

There's nothing sweeter on this earth

You're more than we can imagine

Our hearts respond to who You are

It's You oh Lord that we adore

You are more, You are more

You're more than we can imagine

You are more, You are more

You're more than we can imagine

More than all our sin

Than all our shame

Stronger than the grave

You are immeasurably more

I can't help but sing

Can't help but praise

My heart cannot contain

You are immeasurably more

No eye has seen, no ear has heard

What is coming, what is coming

Never-ending joy, never-failing love

(Source: https://www.newreleasetoday.com/article.php?article_id=1424)?

BLESS ME (PRAYER OF JABEZ)

#122

26 February 2020

BLESS ME (PRAYER OF JABEZ)

Lyrics: Donald Lawrence

Bless me, bless me

Oh Lord, bless me indeed

Enlarge my territory

Oh Lord, bless me indeed

(I pray for increase)

Bless me indeed

(I pray for increase)

Increase, increase

Oh Lord, bless me indeed

Enlarge my territory

Oh Lord, bless me indeed

(I pray for increase)

Bless me indeed

Keep Your hand upon me

That no evil cannot harm me

Sunshine and rain, sickness and pain

God, I humbly come to You

Enlarge my territory

Oh Lord, bless me indeed

(I pray for increase)

Bless me indeed

Keep Your hand upon me

That no evil cannot harm me

Sunshine and rain, sickness and pain

God, I humbly come to You

Enlarge my territory

Oh Lord, bless me indeed

(I pray for increase)

Bless me indeed

(I pray for increase)

I pray for increase

Keep Your hand upon me

That no evil cannot harm me

Sunshine and rain, sickness and pain

God, I humbly come to You

Oh, enlarge my territory

Enlarge my territory

Oh Lord, I pray for increase

Enlarge my territory

(Source: https://www.lyrics.com/track/26848703/Donald+Lawrence/Bless+Me+%28Prayer+of+Jabez%29)?

WILL JESUS FIND US WATCHING

#121

25 February 2020

WILL JESUS FIND US WATCHING

Lyrics: Frances (Fanny) Jane Crosby

Music: William Howard Doane

When Jesus comes

to reward His servants,

Whether it be noon or night,

Faithful to Him

will He find us watching,

With our lamps all trimmed

and bright?

Refrain:

Oh, can we say

we are ready, brother?—

Ready for the soul’s bright home?

Say, will He find

you and me still watching,

Waiting, waiting when

the Lord shall come?

If at the dawn

of the early morning,

He shall call us one by one,

When to the Lord

we restore our talents,

Will He answer thee—“Well done!”

Have we been true

to the trust He left us?

Do we seek to do our best?

If in our hearts

there is naught condemns us,

We shall have a glorious rest.

Blessed are those

whom the Lord finds watching,

In His glory they shall share;

If He shall come

at the dawn or midnight,

Will He find us watching there?

(Source: http://ehymnbook.org/CMMS/hymnSong.php?id=pd01048)?

WITH HEARTS IN LOVE ABOUNDING

#120

23 February 2020

WITH HEARTS IN LOVE ABOUNDING

Lyrics: Elizabeth C. Green

Music: James Ramsey Murray

In Christ is love abounding,

In Him redeeming grace;

In Him my daily manna,

In Him my hiding place.

In Him there is atonement,

In Him eternal life;

In Him a full salvation,

In Him an end of strife.

Refrain:

In Him! [In Him!]

There’s fulness of blessing

in His service sweet;

In Him! [In Him!]

I am in Him complete! [complete!]

In Him I now am resting;

The half I cannot tell

Of all the priceless blessings

Which make my heart to swell,

With thankful adoration,

As day by day I find

His peace and grace sufficient

To keep both heart and mind.

But when I see Thee, Jesus,

When face to face we meet—

Then in Thine own dear image

It will be far more sweet:

Oh, then I’ll sing my praises

For all I’ve found in Thee;

And give to Him the glory

Who has redeemed me.

(Source: http://ehymnbook.org/CMMS/hymnSong.php?id=pd11648)?

PRAISE TO THE LORD, THE ALMIGHTY

#119

23 February 2020

PRAISE TO THE LORD, THE ALMIGHTY

Lyrics: Joachim Neander?

Music: 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)?

GOD MOVES IN A MYSTERIOUS WAY

#118

22 February 2020

GOD MOVES IN A MYSTERIOUS WAY

Lyrics: William Cowper?

Music: William Jones?

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: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/675)?

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS

#117

21 February 2020

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS

Lyrics: Johnson Oatman

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 hath 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.?

(Source: https://www.godtube.com/popular-hymns/count-your-blessings/)?

OPEN MY EYES THAT I MAY SEE

#116

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)?

MY HOPE IS BUILT

#115

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)?

MY SOUL, BE ON THY GUARD

#114

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)?

YOU MUST INCREASE

#113

17 February 2020

YOU MUST INCREASE

Lyrics: Matt Redman