BLESSED ASSURANCE
28 January 2025 BLESSED ASSURANCE Lyrics: Frances J. Crosby Music: Phoebe P. Knapp Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood. Refrain: This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long; This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long. Perfect submission, perfect delight, Visions of rapture now burst on my sight; Angels, descending, bring from above Echoes of mercy, whispers of love. Perfect submission, all is at rest, I in my Savior am happy and blest, Watching and waiting, looking above, Filled with His goodness, lost in His love. (Source: http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Blessed_Assurance/)
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IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL!
26 January 2025 IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL! Lyrics: Horatio Gates Spafford Music: Philip Paul Bliss When peace like a river attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot Thou hast taught me to say, “It is well, it is well with my soul!” Refrain: It is well with my soul! It is well, it is well with my soul! Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate, And hath shed His own blood for my soul. My sin—oh, the bliss of this glorious thought— My sin, not in part, but the whole, Is nailed to His Cross, and I bear it no more; Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live; If dark hours about me shall roll, No pang shall be mine, for in death as in life Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul. (Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/341)
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WAITING BY THE RIVER
25 January 2025 WAITING BY THE RIVER Words: Mary P. Griffin Music: Asa Hull We are wait?ing by the ri?ver, We are wait?ing on the shore, Only wait?ing for the boat?man, Soon he’ll come to bear us o’er. Refrain: We are wait?ing by the ri?ver, We are wait?ing on the shore, Only wait?ing for the boat?man, Soon he’ll come to bear us o’er. Though the mist hang o’er the river, And its bi?llows loud?ly roar, Yet we hear the song of an?gels, Wafted on the oth?er shore. From the bright ce?les?ti?al ci?ty, We have caught such ra?di?ant gleams, Of its tow?ers like dazz?ling sun?light, With its sweet and peace?ful streams. He has called for ma?ny a loved one, We have seen them leave our side, With our Sav?ior we shall meet them, When we, too, have crossed the tide. When we’ve passed that vale of sha?dows, With its dark and chill?ing tide; In that bright and glo?ri?ous ci?ty We shall ev?er?more abide. (Source: http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/w/a/i/t/waitrivr.htm)
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WHEN IN OUR MUSIC GOD IS GLORIFIED
24 January 2025 WHEN IN OUR MUSIC GOD IS GLORIFIED Words: Fred Pratt Green When in our music God is glorified, And adoration leaves no room for pride, It is as though the whole creation cried: Alleluia! How often, making music, we have found A new dimension in the world of sound, As worship moved us to a more profound Alleluia! So has the Church, in liturgy and song, In faith and love, through centuries of wrong, Borne witness to the truth in every tongue: Alleluia! And did not Jesus sing a Psalm that night When utmost evil strove against the light? Then let us sing, for whom he won the fight: Alleluia! Let every instrument be tuned for praise! Let all rejoice who have a voice to raise! And may God give us faith to sing always: Alleluia! (Source: https://www.hopepublishing.com/find-hymns-hw/hw3163.aspx)
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ON CHRIST THE SOLID ROCK I STAND
23 January 2025 ON CHRIST THE SOLID ROCK I STAND Words: Edward Mote My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and 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. In every rough and stormy gale, my anchor holds within the vale. When all around my soul gives way, he then is all my hope and stay. Not earth, nor hell, my soul can move; I rest upon unchanging love. I trust his righteous character, his counsel, promise, and his power. When he shall come with trumpet sound, oh, may I then in Him be found, Dressed in His righteousness alone, faultless to stand before the throne. (Source: https://www.godtube.com/popular-hymns/on-christ-the-solid-rock-i-stand/)
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GOD IS WORKING HIS PURPOSE OUT
22 January 2025 GOD IS WORKING HIS PURPOSE OUT Words: Arthur C Ainger Music: Millicent D. Kingham God is working his purpose out, as year succeeds to year: God is working his purpose out, and the time is drawing near: nearer and nearer draws the time, the time that shall surely be, when the earth shall be filled with the glory of God, as the waters cover the sea. From utmost east to utmost west, wherever foot has trod, by the mouth of many messengers rings out the voice of God: Listen to me you continents, you islands look to me, that the earth may be filled with the glory of God, as the waters cover the sea. We shall march in the strength of God, with the banner of Christ unfurled, that the light of the glorious gospel of truth may shine throughout the world; we shall fight with sorrow and sin to set their captives free, that the earth may be filled with the glory of God, as the waters cover the sea. All we can do is nothing worth unless God blesses the deed; vainly we hope for the harvest-tide till God gives life to the seed: nearer and nearer draws the time, the time that shall surely be, when the earth shall be filled with the glory of God, as the waters cover the sea. (Source: https://www.jubilate.co.uk/songs/god_is_working_his_purpose_out_as_year_succeeds_to_year_jubilate_version)
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WORK, FOR THE NIGHT IS COMING
21 January 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)
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COME DOWN, O LOVE DIVINE
20 January 2025 COME DOWN, O LOVE DIVINE Words: Richard F Littledale Music: Roger Mayor Come down, O Love divine! seek out this soul of mine and visit it with your own ardour glowing; O Comforter, draw near, within my heart appear, and kindle it, your holy flame bestowing. There let it freely burn till earthly passions turn to dust and ashes in its heat consuming; and let your glorious light shine ever on my sight, and make my pathway clear, by your illuming. Let holy charity my outward vesture be, and lowliness become my inner clothing; true lowliness of heart which takes the humbler part, and for its own shortcomings weeps with loathing. And so the yearning strong with which the soul will long shall far surpass the power of human telling; for none can guess its grace till we become the place in which the Holy Spirit makes his dwelling. (Source: https://www.jubilate.co.uk/songs/come_down_o_love_divine_jubilate_version)
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FROM HEAVEN YOU CAME, HELPLESS BABE
19 January 2025 FROM HEAVEN YOU CAME, HELPLESS BABE Words: Graham Kendrick From heaven you came, helpless babe, entered our world, your glory veiled, not to be served but to serve and give your life that we might live. This is our God, the Servant King; he calls us now to follow him, to bring our lives as a daily offering of worship to the Servant King. #There in the garden of tears my heavy load he chose to bear; his heart with sorrow was torn, ‘Yet not my will, but yours,’ he said. Come see his hands and his feet, the scars that speak of sacrifice, hands that flung stars into space, to cruel nails surrendered. So let us learn how to serve and in our lives enthrone him, each other’s needs to prefer, for it is Christ we’re serving. (Source: https://www.praise.org.uk/hymn/from-heaven-you-came-helpless-babe/. ? 1983 Kingsway's Thankyou Music)
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ANCIENT WORDS
18 January 2025 ANCIENT WORDS Words: Lynn DeShazo Holy words long preserved for our walk in this world, They resound with God's own heart; Oh, let the ancient words impart. Words of life, words of hope give us strength, help us cope; In this world where'er we roam ancient words will guide us home. Refrain: Ancient words ever true, changing me and changing you; We have come with open hearts, oh let the ancient words impart. Holy words of our faith handed down to this age, Came to us through sacrifice; Oh, heed the faithful words of Christ. Martyr's blood stains each page, they have died for this faith; Hear them cry through the years; Heed these words and hold them dear. (Source: https://digitalsongsandhymns.com/songs/8126)
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PRAISE TO THE LIVING GOD!
17 January 2025 PRAISE TO THE LIVING GOD! Praise to the living God! All praised be His name, Who was, and is, and is to be, For aye the same! The one eternal God Ere aught that now appears: The First, the Last, beyond all thought His timeless years! Formless, all lovely forms Declare His loveliness; Holy, no holiness of earth Can His express. Lo, he is Lord of all! Creation speaks His praise, And everywhere, above, below, His will obeys. His Spirit floweth free, High surging where it will: In prophet's word He spoke of old, He speaketh still. Established is His law, And changeless it shall stand, Deep writ upon the human heart, On sea, on land. Eternal life hath He Implanted in the soul; His love shall be our strength and stay, While ages roll. Praise to the living God! All praised be His name, Who was, and is, and is to be, For aye the same. (Source: http://ehymnbook.org/CMMS/hymnSong.php?id=pd03211)
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GOD, WHO MADE THE EARTH
16 January 2025 GOD, WHO MADE THE EARTH Words: Sarah Betts Bradshaw Rhodes Music: Hermann von M?ller God, Who made the earth, The air, the sky, the sea, Who gave the light its birth, He cares for me. God, Who made the grass, The flower, the fruit, the tree, The day and night to pass, He cares for me. God, Who made the sun, The moon, the stars, is He Who, when life's clouds come on, He cares for me. God, Who made all things, On earth, in air, in sea, Who if I lean on Him, Will care for me. God who sent his Son To die on Calvary, He, if I lean on him, Will care for me. When in Heaven's bright land I all His loved ones see, I'll sing with that blest band, "God cared for me." (Source: http://ehymnbook.org/CMMS/hymnSong.php?id=pd04145)
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MY SOUL PROCLAIMS WITH WONDER
15 January 2025 MY SOUL PROCLAIMS WITH WONDER Words: Carll P. Daw, Jr. My soul proclaims with wonder The greatness of the Lord Rejoicing in God's goodness My spirit is restored To me has God shown favor To one the world thought frail And ever age will echo The angel's first all hail God's mercy shields the faithful And saves them from defeat With strength that turns To scatter the proud in their conceit The mighty have been vanquished The lowly lifted up The hungry find abundance The rich an empty cup To Abraham's descendants The Lord will steadfast prove For God has made with Israel A covenant of love My soul proclaims with wonder the greatness of the Lord; rejoicing in God's goodness my spirit is restored. (Source: https://digitalsongsandhymns.com/songs/song-of-mary-my-soul-proclaims-with-wonder)
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SOME DAY HE’LL MAKE IT PLAIN
13 January 2025 SOME DAY HE’LL MAKE IT PLAIN Words: Li?da S. Leech Music: Ad?am Gei?bel I do not know why oft ’round me My hopes all shat?tered seem to be; God’s per?fect plan I can?not see, But some day I’ll un?der?stand. Refrain: Some day He’ll make it plain to me, Some day when I His face shall see; Some day from tears I shall be free, For some day I shall un?der?stand. I can?not tell the depth of love, Which moves the Fa?ther’s heart above; My faith to test, my love to prove, But some day I’ll un?der?stand. Tho’ tri?als come thro’ pass?ing days, My life will still be filled with praise; For God will lead thro’ dark?ened ways, But some day I’ll un?der?stand. (Source: http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/s/d/h/m/sdhmakip.htm)
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LIVING FOR JESUS A LIFE THAT IS TRUE
12 January 2025 LIVING FOR JESUS A LIFE THAT IS TRUE Lyrics: Thomas Obediah Chisholm Music: Carl Harold Lowden Living for Jesus a life that is true, Striving to please Him in all that I do; Yielding allegiance, glad-hearted and free, This is the pathway of blessing for me. Refrain: O Jesus, Lord and Savior, I give myself to Thee, For Thou, in Thy redemption, Didst give Thyself for me; I own no other Master, My heart shall be Thy throne, My life I give, henceforth to live, O Christ, for Thee alone. Living for Jesus who died in my place, Bearing on Calv’ry my sin and disgrace; Such love constrains me to answer His call, Follow His leading and give Him my all. Living for Jesus wherever I am, Doing each duty in His holy name; Willing to suffer affliction and loss, Deeming each trial a part of my cross. Living for Jesus through earth’s little while, My dearest treasure, the light of His smile; Seeking the lost ones He died to redeem, Bringing the weary to find rest in Him. (Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/456)
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GIVE OF YOUR BEST TO THE MASTER
11 January 2025 GIVE OF YOUR BEST TO THE MASTER Lyrics: Howard B. Grose Music: Charlotte A. Barnard Give of your best to the Master; Give of the strength of your youth; Throw your soul’s fresh, glowing ardor Into the battle for truth. Jesus has set the example, Dauntless was He, young and brave; Give Him your loyal devotion; Give Him the best that you have. Refrain: Give of your best to the Master; Give of the strength of your youth; Clad in salvation’s full armor, Join in the battle for truth. Give of your best to the Master; Give Him first place in your heart; Give Him first place in your service; Consecrate every part. Give, and to you will be given; God His beloved Son gave; Gratefully seeking to serve Him, Give Him the best that you have. Give of your best to the Master; Naught else is worthy His love; He gave Himself for your ransom, Gave up His glory above. Laid down His life without murmur, You from sin’s ruin to save; Give Him your heart’s adoration; Give Him the best that you have. (Source: https://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Give_of_Your_Best_to_the_Master/)
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HIGHER GROUND
10 January 2025 HIGHER GROUND Lyrics: Johnson Oatman, Jr. Music: Charles H. Gabriel I’m pressing on the upward way, New heights I’m gaining every day; Still praying as I’m onward bound, “Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.” Refrain: Lord, lift me up and let me stand, By faith, on Heaven’s tableland, A higher plane than I have found; Lord, plant my feet on higher ground. My heart has no desire to stay Where doubts arise and fears dismay; Though some may dwell where those abound, My prayer, my aim, is higher ground. I want to live above the world, Though Satan’s darts at me are hurled; For faith has caught the joyful sound, The song of saints on higher ground. I want to scale the utmost height And catch a gleam of glory bright; But still I’ll pray till heav’n I’ve found, “Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.” (Source: http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Higher_Ground/)
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OPEN MY EYES THAT I MAY SEE
09 January 2025 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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TRUST AND OBEY
08 January 2025 TRUST AND OBEY Lyrics: 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: http://www.hymnpod.com/2009/06/09/trust-and-obey/)
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OF ALL THE SPIRIT'S GIFTS TO ME
07 January 2025 OF ALL THE SPIRIT'S GIFTS TO ME Words: Fred Pratt Green Of all the Spirit's gifts to me, I pray that I may never cease To take and treasure most these three: Love, joy, and peace. He shows me love is at the root Of every gift sent from above, Of every flower, of every fruit, That God is love. He shows me that if I possess A love no evil can destroy, However great is my distress, Then this is joy. Though what's ahead is mystery, And life itself is ours on lease, Each day the Spirit says to me: Go forth in peace! We go in peace- but made aware That in a needy world like this Our clearest purpose is to share Love, joy, and peace. (Source: http://www.hopepublishing.com/html/main.isx?sitesec=40.2.1.0&hymnID=3171)
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