Today, I'm praising God for...

...His faithfulness... For received answers to some of today's prayers already. :-)

I think this is a great idea to think of what to praise God for each day. I am praising God for being with a wonderful family in California and having time to work on this ministry and study the Scriptures.

... His love, which He has revealed to me in a new way.

... His keeping power. For very hot sunshine and personal progress in what He has given me to do.Lord, thank you for drawing ever closer to me.

... the fellowship of the saints here, and your work in all of us, Lord. Thank you for ever having thought we are worth spending time on... and for comforting Mike with your presence when he is hard pressed. Please restore strength to him. Thank you. :-)

... the supply of His Spirit, which holds me together in all circumstances. Thank you Lord for being all I need right now.Thank you for the wonderful picture from space and for causing us to see your goodness and power by a new perspective. AWESOME! :-)

for His mercies that He is still willing to allow us to be humble servants serving Him.

... His ministry in the Spirit, which cannot be translated into English but which is more help than a thousand words :-)

... the ministry of the Holy Spirit through the members of Christ's Body, the Church. Thank you, Lord. 8-)

... Jesus, who died ... and rose again!We sing the praise of Him Who died,Of Him Who died upon the cross;The sinner’s hope let men deride,For this we count the world but loss.Inscribed upon the cross we seeIn shining letters, “God is Love”;He bears our sins upon the tree;He brings us mercy from above.The cross! it takes our guilt away;It holds the fainting spirit up;It cheers with hope the gloomy day,And sweetens every bitter cup.It makes the coward spirit brave,And nerves the feeble arm for fight;It takes the terror from the grave,And gilds the bed of death with light.The balm of life, the cure of woe,The measure and the pledge of love,The sinner’s refuge here below,The angels’ theme in Heav’n above.To Christ, Who won for sinners graceBy bitter grief and anguish sore,Be praise from all the ransomed raceForever and forevermore.Tunes Germany (recommended)or Hesperus - 'Take up Thy cross'; or, 'All scenes alike engaging prove'http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/a/takeuptc.htmWarrington 'Jesus shall reign where'er the sun'http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/c/ocojtwig.htmRockingham (Miller) 'When I survey the wondrous cross'http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/n/h/nha2peye.htm

... rain for the first time in many days. :-)

... being the Fountainhead of bliss - for worship in spirit and truth, for gentleness and peace.Jesus, Thou Joy of loving hearts,Thou Fount of life, Thou Light of men,From the best bliss that earth imparts,We turn unfilled to Thee again.Thy truth unchanged hath ever stood;Thou savest those that on Thee call;To them that seek Thee Thou art good,To them that find Thee all in all.We taste Thee, O Thou living Bread,And long to feast upon Thee still;We drink of Thee, the Fountainhead,And thirst our souls from Thee to fill.Our restless spirits yearn for Thee,Where'er our changeful lot is cast;Glad when Thy gracious smile we see,Blessed when our faith can hold Thee fast.O Jesus, ever with us stay,Make all our moments calm and bright;Chase the dark night of sin away,Shed over the world Thy holy light.Tune Silver Hillhttp://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/t/jthoujoy.htm

This thread.WOW Dorcas, WHY hadn't I seen or "gotten to" this thread earlier ?Being new here, there's SO MUCH to look at.Even going back to the pages since past, trying to feed myself till my eyes bulge out (or bleed-Ha !).BUT, I'm glad I found this thread just now.What an amazing blessing here.Thank you so much Dorcas, for starting this beautiful thing to do.I'm praising God for you all and for Greg's burden and for the rain (as someone has said :) and for the beauty of Holiness I sense on threads like this, and for HIS graciousness and mercy on me, to lead me here, to be refreshed and grow and have fellowship and learn more of what His Love is through fellowshipping with y'all.OH ETC. !Thank you Dorcas and All other SI posters, and Greg, Mike and Hulsey, for helping me/us grow and behave :lol:"Happy Sunday."

... peace in the Holy Ghost.What a wonderful redemption,Never can a mortal knowHow my sin though red like crimson,Can be whiter than the snow.All that thrills my soul is Jesus,He is more than life to me,And the fairest of ten thousand In my blessed Lord, I see.

... the witness of the Spirit between brethren. Thank you, Lord, for making us one in the Spirit, for unity and the strength it brings to your Body. May we lift up our eyes to see You today.I know not how the Spirit moves,Convincing us of sin,Revealing Jesus through the Word,Creating faith in Him.I know whom I have believed and am persuaded...http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/k/ikwihb.htm

... speaking to me from His word with new revelation to my heart and for confirming His love to me day by day. And for fellowship with the saints in light. Hallelujah! And amen!O spread the tidings ’round, wherever man is found,Wherever human hearts and human woes abound;Let ev’ry Christian tongue proclaim the joyful sound:The Comforter has come!RefrainThe Comforter has come, the Comforter has come!The Holy Ghost from Heav’n, the Father’s promise giv’n;O spread the tidings ’round, wherever man is found—The Comforter has come!Lo, the great King of kings, with healing in His wings,To ev’ry captive soul a full deliverance brings;And through the vacant cells the song of triumph rings;The Comforter has come!RefrainO boundless love divine! How shall this tongue of mineTo wond’ring mortals tell the matchless grace divine—That I, a child of hell, should in His image shine!The Comforter has come!http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/c/o/comfortr.htm

... Hope in God! His peace... The ministry of the Holy Spirit to my soul to bless and establish His ways in my thinking. Amen.O Thou Who camest from above,The pure celestial fire to impart,Kindle a flame of sacred loveUpon the mean altar of my heart.

.... we have all been made to drink into one Spirit. :-)Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart;Naught be all else to me, save that Thou artThou my best Thought, by day or by night,Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word;I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord;Thou my great Father, I Thy true son;Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.Be Thou my battle Shield, Sword for the fight;Be Thou my Dignity, Thou my Delight;Thou my soul’s Shelter, Thou my high Tower:Raise Thou me heavenward, O Power of my power.Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise,Thou mine Inheritance, now and always:Thou and Thou only, first in my heart,High King of Heaven, my Treasure Thou art.High King of Heaven, my victory won,May I reach Heaven’s joys, O bright Heaven’s Sun!Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all.http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/t/btmvison.htmJude 17 But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ; how that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts. These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit. But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. And of some have compassion, making a difference: and others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh. Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, to the only wise God our Saviour, glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen. AMEN

Dorcas, Thank You for posting that song. It is another of my favorites and ministers to the soul very much.Praying you have a GOOD day. :-D Amen.Love,Annie

... His awesome ministry in the Spirit, to change and heal me. Thank you Lord Jesus! :-)My heart and voice I raise,To sing Messiah's praise;Messiah's praise let all repeat;The universal Lord,By whose almighty wordCreation rose in form complete.A servant's form He wore,And in His body boreOur dreadful curse on Calvary:He like a victim stood,And poured His sacred blood,To set the guilty captives free.But soon the Victor roseTriumphant o'er His foes,And led the vanquished host in chains:He threw their empire down,His foes compelled to own,O'er all the great Messiah reigns.With mercy's mildest grace,He governs all our raceIn wisdom, righteousness and love:Who to Messiah flyShall find redemption nigh,And all His great salvation prove.Hail, Saviour, Prince of Peace!Thy kingdom shall increase,Till all the world thy glory see,And righteousness abound,As the great deep profound,And fill the earth with purity!These words by B. Rhodes from Redemption Hymnal.http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/f/a/faljesus.htm

... His peace in changing circumstances, hour by hour.I need Thee every hour, most gracious Lord;No tender voice like Thine can peace afford.RefrainI need Thee, O I need Thee;Every hour I need Thee;O bless me now, my Savior,I come to Thee.I need Thee every hour, stay Thou nearby;Temptations lose their power when Thou art nigh.Refrainhttp://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/n/ineedteh.htm

... Himself - His speaking, His answering.

... something understood. Thank you, Lord. :-)Face to face with Christ, my Savior,Face to face—what will it be,When with rapture I behold Him,Jesus Christ Who died for me?RefrainFace to face I shall behold Him,Far beyond the starry sky;Face to face in all His glory,I shall see Him by and by!http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/f/a/faceface.htm

...Acceptance in the Beloved. Thank you Lord, for another day of the precious ministry of your Spirit, to chasten and heal, to strengthen, encourage and call forward into a deeper knowledge of Thyself; for overtaking every other desire which has tried for so long to hold me back. Lord, I'm grateful to testify again of your endless love and keeping power. Amen.’Tis finished! The Messiah dies,Cut off for sins, but not His own:Accomplished is the sacrifice,The great redeeming work is done.’Tis finished! all the debt is paid;Justice divine is satisfied;The grand and full atonement made;God for a guilty world hath died.The veil is rent in Christ alone;The living way to heaven is seen;The middle wall is broken down,And all mankind may enter in.The types and figures are fulfilled;Exacted is the legal pain;The precious promises are sealed;The spotless Lamb of God is slain.The reign of sin and death is o’er,And all may live from sin set free;Satan hath lost his mortal power;’Tis swallowed up in victory.Saved from the legal curse I am,My Savior hangs on yonder tree:See there the meek, expiring Lamb!’Tis finished! He expires for me.Accepted in the Well-beloved,And clothed in righteousness divine,I see the bar to heaven removed;And all Thy merits, Lord, are mine.Death, hell, and sin are now subdued;All grace is now to sinners given;And lo, I plead the atoning blood,And in Thy right I claim Thy heaven!http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/f/bficiwwg.htm

... rest in mind, peace in spirit, and being willingly yoked with Jesus...Jesus, Thy blood and righteousnessMy beauty are, my glorious dress;’Midst flaming worlds, in these arrayed,With joy shall I lift up my head.Bold shall I stand in Thy great day;For who aught to my charge shall lay?Fully absolved through these I amFrom sin and fear, from guilt and shame.This spotless robe the same appears,When ruined nature sinks in years,No age can change its glorious hue,The robe of Christ is ever new!When from the dust of death I riseTo claim my mansion in the skies,Even then shall this be all my plea,"Jesus has lived, and died, for me."O let the dead now hear Thy voice;Now bid Thy banished ones rejoice;Their beauty this, their glorious dress,Jesus, Thy blood and righteousness.Zinzendorf tr J Wesley (extract)http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/g/o/gowiagas.htm

... correction. :-) Amen, Lord.O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness!Bow down before Him, His glory proclaim;With gold of obedience, and incense of lowliness,Kneel and adore Him: the Lord is His Name!Low at His feet lay thy burden of carefulness,High on His heart He will bear it for thee,And comfort thy sorrows, and answer thy prayerfulness,Guiding thy steps as may best for thee be.Fear not to enter His courts in the slendernessOf the poor wealth thou wouldst reckon as thine;For truth in its beauty, and love in its tenderness,These are the offerings to lay on His shrine.These, though we bring them in trembling and fearfulness,He will accept for the Name that is dear;Mornings of joy give for evenings of tearfulness,Trust for our trembling and hope for our fear.O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness!Bow down before Him, His glory proclaim;With gold of obedience, and incense of lowliness,Kneel and adore Him: the Lord is His Name!http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/worship_the_lord_in_the_beauty_of_holiness.html

... His unfailing faithfulness in continuing the good work He has begun. 8-) O Thou Who camest from above,The pure celestial fire to impart,Kindle a flame of sacred loveUpon the mean altar of my heart.There let it for Thy glory burnWith inextinguishable blaze,And trembling to its source return,In humble prayer and fervent praise.Jesus, confirm my heart’s desireTo work and speak and think for Thee;Still let me guard the holy fire,And still stir up Thy gift in me.Ready for all Thy perfect will,My acts of faith and love repeat,Till death Thine endless mercies seal,And make my sacrifice complete.http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/w/h/twhocame.htm(Young) 1 Peter 4:1, 2 Christ, then, having suffered for us in the flesh, ye also with the same mind arm yourselves, because he who did suffer in the flesh hath done with sin, no more in the desires of men, but in the will of God, to live the rest of the time in the flesh;

... the hope of His power and the promise of His Spirit.O Christ, He is the fountain, the deep, sweet well of love!The streams of earth I’ve tasted more deep I’ll drink above:There to an ocean fullness His mercy doth expand,And glory, glory dwelleth in Immanuel’s land.I’ve wrestled on towards Heaven, against storm and wind and tide,Now, like a weary traveler that leaneth on his guide,Amid the shades of evening, while sinks life’s lingering sand,I hail the glory dawning from Immanuel’s land.With mercy and with judgment my web of time He wove,And aye, the dews of sorrow were lustered with His love;I’ll bless the hand that guided, I’ll bless the heart that plannedWhen throned where glory dwelleth in Immanuel’s land.O I am my Beloved’s and my Beloved’s mine!He brings a poor vile sinner into His “house of wine.”I stand upon His merit—I know no other stand,Not even where glory dwelleth in Immanuel’s land.From 'The sands of time are sinking'http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/a/sandtime.htm

... a steady stream of new beginnings and the hope they bring :-)The sun that bids us rest is wakingOur brethren ’neath the western sky,And hour by hour fresh lips are makingThy wondrous doings heard on high.http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/d/a/daythoug.htmFor I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, according to my earnest expectation and hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether by life, or by death. For to me to live Christ, and to die gain. Philippians 1:19 - 21

... the healing He has wrought, the love and support of fellow saints, and their prayers.I feel the winds of God today; today my sail I lift,Though heavy, oft with drenching spray, and torn with many a rift;If hope but light the water’s crest, and Christ my bark will use,I’ll seek the seas at His behest, and brave another cruise.It is the wind of God that dries my vain regretful tears,Until with braver thoughts shall rise the purer, brighter years;If cast on shores of selfish ease or pleasure I should be;Lord, let me feel Thy freshening breeze, and I’ll put back to sea.If ever I forget Thy love and how that love was shown,Lift high the blood red flag above; it bears Thy Name alone.Great Pilot of my onward way, Thou wilt not let me drift;I feel the winds of God today, today my sail I lift.http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/e/jesusgod.htm

... His attention to tiny detail in split-second timing according to His purposes, for peace, faithfulness, gentleness, and long-suffering. Who is like unto Thee, O Lord among the gods, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders, who is like unto Thee? (Exodus 15:11)from Psalm 148 (Scottish metrical 2nd version)1 The Lord of heav'n confess, On high his glory raise. 2 Him let all angels bless, Him all his armies praise. 3 Him glorify Sun, moon, and stars; 4 Ye higher spheres, And cloudy sky. 5 From God your beings are, Him therefore famous make; You all created were, When he the word but spake. 6 And from that place, Where fixed you be By his decree, You cannot pass. 7 Praise God from earth below, Ye dragons, and ye deeps: 8 Fire, hail, clouds, wind, and snow. Whom in command he keeps. 9 Praise ye his name, Hills great and small, Trees low and tall; 10 Beasts wild and tame; All things that creep or fly. 11 Ye kings, ye vulgar throng, All princes mean or high; 12 Both men and virgins young, Ev'n young and old, 13 Exalt his name; For much his fame Should be extolled. O let God's name be praised Above both earth and sky; 14 For he his saints hath raised, And set their horn on high; Ev'n those that be Of Isr'el's race, Near to his grace. The Lord praise ye. http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/e/leehcomb.htm

This Story someone sent me ... Testimony of a Gospel Tract. Every Sunday afternoon, after the morning service at their church, the Pastor and his eleven-year-old son would go out into their townand hand out Gospel Tracts. This particular Sunday afternoon, as it came time for the Pastor and his son to go to the streets with their tracts, it was verycold outside as well as pouring down rain. The boy bundled up in hiswarmest and driest clothes and said, "OK dad, I'm ready." His Pastor dad asked, "Ready for what?" "Dad, it's time we gather our tracts together and go out." Dad responded, "Son, it's very cold outside and it's pouring down rain." The boy gave his dad a surprised look asking, "But, Dad, aren't people still going to Hell, even though it's raining?" Dad answered, "Son, I am not going out in this weather." Despondently, the boy asked, "Dad, can I go? Please?" His father hesitated for a moment then said, "Son, you can go. Here are the tracts; be careful, son." "Thanks, Dad!" And with that, he was off and out into the rain. This eleven-year-old boy walked the streets of the town going doorto door and handing everybody he met in the street a Gospel Tract. After two hours of walking in the rain, he was soaking, bone-chilled wet and down to his VERY LAST TRACT. He stopped on a corner and looked for someone to hand a tract to, but the streets were totally deserted. Then he turned toward the first home he saw - and started up the sidewalk to the front door and rang the doorbell. He rang the bell, but nobody answered. He rang it again and again, but still no one answered. He waited but still no answer. Finally, this eleven-year-old trooper turned to leave, but something stopped him. Again, he turned to the door and rang the bell and knocked loudly on the door with his fist. He waited, something holding him there on the front porch. He rang again, and this time the door slowly opened. Standing in the doorway was a very sad-looking elderly lady. She softly asked, "What can I do for you, son?" With radiant eyes and a smile that lit up her world, this little boy said, "Ma'am, I'm sorry if I disturbed you, but I just want to tell you that JESUS REALLY DOES LOVE YOU, and I came to give you my very last Gospel Tract which will tell you all about JESUS and His great LOVE." With that, he handed her his last tract, and turned to leave. She called to him as he departed. "Thank you, son! And God BlessYou!" Well, the following Sunday morning in church Pastor Dad was in the pulpit. As the service began, he asked, "Does anybody have atestimony or want to say anything?" Slowly, in the back row of the church, an elderly lady stood to her feet. As she began to speak, a look of glorious radiance came from her face as she said, "No one in this church knows me. I've never been here before. You see, before last Sunday I was not a Christian. My husband passed on some time ago, leaving me totally alone in this world. Last Sunday, being a particularly cold and rainy day, it was even more so in my heart that I came to the end of the line where I no longer had any hope or will to live. So I took a rope and a chair and ascended the stairway into the attic of my home. I fastened the rope securely to a rafter in the roof, then stood on the chair and fastened the other end of the rope around my neck. Standing on that chair, so lonely and brokenhearted, I was about to leap off, when suddenly the loud ringing of my doorbell down stairs startled me." I thought, "I'll wait a minute, and whoever it is will go away." I waited and waited, but the ringing doorbell seemed to get louder and more insistent, and then the person ringing also started knocking loudly. I thought to myself again, "Who on earth could this be?! Nobody ever rings my bell or comes to see me." I loosened the rope from my neck and started for the front door, all the while the bell rang louder and louder. When I opened the door and looked I could hardly believe my eyes, for there on my front porch was the most radiant and angelic little boy I had ever seen in my life. His SMILE, oh, I could never describe it to you ! And the words that came from his mouth caused my heart, that had long been dead,TO LEAP TO LIFE as he exclaimed with a cherub-like voice, 'Ma'am, I just came to tell you that JESUS REALLY DOES LOVE YOU.' Then he gave me this Gospel Tract that I now hold in my hand. As the little angel disappeared back out into the cold and rain, I closed my door and read slowly every word of this Gospel Tract. Then I went up to my attic to get my rope and chair. I wouldn't be needing them any more. You see, I am now a Happy Child of the KING and since the address of your church was on the back of this Gospel Tract, I have come here to personally say 'THANK YOU' to God's little angel who came just in the nick of time and, by so doing, spared my soul from eternity in hell." There was not a dry eye in the church. And as shouts of praise and honor to THE KING resounded off the very rafters of the building, Pastor Dad descended from the pulpit to the front pew where thelittle angel was seated. He took his son in his arms and sobbed uncontrollably. Probably no church has had a more glorious moment, and probably this universe has never seen a Papa that was more filled with loveand honor for his son... Except for One. This Father also allowed His Son to go out into a cold and dark world. He received His Son back with joy unspeakable,and as all of heaven shouted praises and honor to The King, The Fathersat His beloved Son on a throne far above all principality and powerand every name that is named.

...strengthening me in my inner man, through healing and the Holy Spirit. For including me in His death, that I might be saved for His glory. For beginning to restore my soul according to His good pleasure and the purposes of His will.Luke 1:46My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he that is mighty hath done great things; and holy is his name. Tune by Ian Foss (1982)d r | m - : - m | f m : r d | m - : - - | - - :M-y soul doth magnify the Lord, m f | s s : s s | l s : f m | m f : r - | - - : and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my S-aviour, s f | m - : m f | s d : l s | s - : f - | - - : - fo-r He that is mighty hath done great things;l | s - : - f | m - : r - | d - : - -| - -and Holy is His Name. Guide4 beats to bar - flowing, not too fast doh = middle C or higher (no high doh in this tune)colon shows midpoint of barstart underlined, of those words which fall on first beat of the bar (note, some words carry over some first beats)syllables with 2 notes - My (soul), Sa(viour), For (He),there are some words which hang on for 6 beats (Lord, Name) or 5 beats (things)

... the permanence of the work He has done and is doing in me - the establishment of His order in my lifePraise, my soul, the King of Heaven;To His feet thy tribute bring.Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,Evermore His praises sing:Alleluia! Alleluia!Praise the everlasting King.Praise Him for His grace and favorTo our fathers in distress.Praise Him still the same as ever,Slow to chide, and swift to bless.Alleluia! Alleluia!Glorious in His faithfulness.Fatherlike He tends and spares us;Well our feeble frame He knows.In His hands He gently bears us,Rescues us from all our foes.Alleluia! Alleluia!Widely yet His mercy flows.Frail as summer’s flower we flourish,Blows the wind and it is gone;But while mortals rise and perishOur God lives unchanging on,Praise Him, Praise Him, HallelujahPraise the High Eternal One!Angels, help us to adore Him;Ye behold Him face to face;Sun and moon, bow down before Him,Dwellers all in time and space.Alleluia! Alleluia!Praise with us the God of grace.http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/p/r/a/praisems.htm

... because He said He'd never let me go and day by day I'm proving that's true - from the most unmanageable large things to the tiniest details, He is more than conqueror of the bounds of my habitation and short span upon this earth.Glory be to God the Father,Glory be to God the Son,Glory be to God the Spirit,Great Jehovah, Three in One!Glory, glory, glory, glory,While eternal ages run!Glory be to Him Who loved us,Washed us from each spot and stain!Glory be to Him Who bought us,Made us kings with Him to reign!Glory, glory, glory, glory,To the Lamb that once was slain!Glory to the King of angels,Glory to the church’s King,Glory to the King of nations!Heaven and earth, your praises bring;Glory, glory, glory, glory,To the King of glory bring!“Glory, blessing, praise eternal!”Thus the choir of angels sings;“Honor, riches, power, dominion!”Thus its praise creation brings;Glory, glory, glory, glory,Glory to the King of kings!http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/g/l/glorybet.htm

...a sense of safety in the midst of His purposes which seem so much bigger than I can conceive, and yet include me... Hallelujah! and amen!Wonderful Grace of JesusWonderful grace of Jesus, greater than all my sin;How shall my tongue describe it? Where shall it's praise begin?Taking away my burden, settng my spirit free,For the wonderful grace of Jesus, reaches me!Wonderful the matchless grace of Jesus,Deeper than the mighty rolling sea,Higher than the mountain, Sparkling like a fountain,All sufficient grace for even me,Broader than the scope of my transgression,Greater far than all my sin and shame,Oh! magnify the precious name of Jesus!Praise His Name!Wonderful grace of Jesus, reaching to all the lost,By it I have been pardoned, Saved to the uttermost;Chains have been torn asunder, giving me liberty,For the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me!Words and music H. Lillenas, Youth Praise, first published 1966

... His faithfulness to speak, to heal, to help and to guide. Praise you, Lord Jesus!Praise, praise ye the name of Jehovah, our God;Declare, oh, declare ye His glories abroad;Proclaim ye His mercy from nation to nation,Till the uttermost islands have heard His salvation.RefrainFor His love floweth on, free and full as a riverAnd His mercy endureth for ever and ever.Praise, praise ye the Lamb, who for sinners was slain;Who went down to the grave and ascended again,And who soon shall return when these dark days are o'er,To set up His kingdom in glory and power.RefrainHer bridal attire and her festal array,All nature shall wear on that glorious day;For her King cometh down, with His people to reign,And His presence shall bless her with Eden again.Refrain A Psalm of David Psalm 241 The earth is the LORD's, and all its fullness,The world and those who dwell therein.2 For He has founded it upon the seas, And established it upon the waters.3 Who may ascend into the hill of the LORD? Or who may stand in His holy place?4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, Who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, Nor sworn deceitfully.5 He shall receive blessing from the LORD, And righteousness from the God of his salvation.6 This is Jacob, the generation of those who seek Him, Who seek Your face. Selah 7 Lift up your heads, O you gates! And be lifted up, you everlasting doors! And the King of glory shall come in.8 Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, The LORD mighty in battle.9 Lift up your heads, O you gates! Lift up, you everlasting doors! And the King of glory shall come in.10 Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, He is the King of glory. Selah

... that He knew He could bring me through.... He had the patience and the knowhow, if only He could persuade me... and somehow, He has brought me to a place of resting as we travel together... Amen. Thank you Lord. I love you very much. Beneath the cross of Jesus I fain would take my stand,The shadow of a mighty rock within a weary land;A home within the wilderness, a rest upon the way,From the burning of the noontide heat, and the burden of the day.O safe and happy shelter, O refuge tried and sweet,O trysting place where Heaven’s love and Heaven’s justice meet!As to the holy patriarch that wondrous dream was given,So seems my Savior’s cross to me, a ladder up to heaven.There lies beneath its shadow but on the further sideThe darkness of an awful grave that gapes both deep and wideAnd there between us stands the cross two arms outstretched to saveA watchman set to guard the way from that eternal grave.Upon that cross of Jesus mine eye at times can seeThe very dying form of One Who suffered there for me;And from my stricken heart with tears two wonders I confess;The wonders of redeeming love and my unworthiness.I take, O cross, thy shadow for my abiding place;I ask no other sunshine than the sunshine of His face;Content to let the world go by to know no gain or loss,My sinful self my only shame, my glory all the cross.http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/t/btcjesus.htm

David Wilkerson and other brethern that are Zealous and have a crave for Spiritual Truths and will not compromise on them.The reason I'm so passionate for God is because of a brother in the Lord and his passion for Jesus, and he is a year younger than me.Passion for Jesus spreads like a wildfire, when genuine.

... moving in mysterious ways, His wonders to perform!Psalm 961 Oh, sing to the LORD a new song! Sing to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Sing to the LORD, bless His name; Proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day. 3 Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples. 4 For the LORD is great and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. 5 For all the gods of the peoples are idols, But the LORD made the heavens. 6 Honor and majesty are before Him; Strength and beauty are in His sanctuary. 7 Give to the LORD, O families of the peoples,Give to the LORD glory and strength.8 Give to the LORD the glory due His name;Bring an offering, and come into His courts. 9 Oh, worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness! Tremble before Him, all the earth.10 Say among the nations, "The LORD reigns; The world also is firmly established, It shall not be moved; He shall judge the peoples righteously."11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; Let the sea roar, and all its fullness; 12 Let the field be joyful, and all that is in it. Then all the trees of the woods will rejoice before the LORD.13 For He is coming, for He is coming to judge the earth. He shall judge the world with righteousness, And the peoples with His truth.

I am praising God for real change in my innerman.... he has been faithful. Rejoice with me.Rejoicing with you, sister. Praise the Lord!Today, I'm praising God for being THE KING! And that by His Spirit, I can know His Kingship over things which used to to defeat me. Also for His love, which is reaching me with new understanding on my part. Thank you, Lord. :-)The King of love my Shepherd is,Whose goodness faileth never,I nothing lack if I am HisAnd He is mine forever.Where streams of living water flowMy ransomed soul He leadeth,And where the verdant pastures grow,With food celestial feedeth.Perverse and foolish oft I strayed,But yet in love He sought me,And on His shoulder gently laid,And home, rejoicing, brought me.In death’s dark vale I fear no illWith Thee, dear Lord, beside me;Thy rod and staff my comfort still,Thy cross before to guide me.Thou spread’st a table in my sight;Thy unction grace bestoweth;And O what transport of delightFrom Thy pure chalice floweth!And so through all the length of daysThy goodness faileth never;Good Shepherd, may I sing Thy praiseWithin Thy house forever.http://www.opc.org/books/TH/old/Blue141.html

...the never-ending stream of reasons to praise HIM! :-)O for a thousand tongues to singMy great Redeemer’s praise,The glories of my God and King,The triumphs of His grace!My gracious Master and my God,Assist me to proclaim,To spread through all the earth abroadThe honors of Thy name.Jesus! the name that charms our fears,That bids our sorrows cease;’Tis music in the sinner’s ears,’Tis life, and health, and peace.He breaks the power of canceled sin,He sets the prisoner free;His blood can make the foulest clean,His blood availed for me.He speaks, and, listening to His voice,New life the dead receive,The mournful, broken hearts rejoice,The humble poor believe.Hear Him, ye deaf; His praise, ye dumb,Your loosened tongues employ;Ye blind, behold your Savior come,And leap, ye lame, for joy.Glory to God and praise and lovebe now and ever givenby saints below and saints abovethe Church in earth and heaven. http://junior.apk.net/~bmames/ht0018_.htm

... liberty in Christ.Out of my bondage, sorrow, and night,Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come;Into Thy freedom, gladness, and light,Jesus, I come to Thee;Out of my sickness, into Thy health,Out of my want and into Thy wealth,Out of my sin and into Thyself,Jesus, I come to Thee.Out of my shameful failure and loss,Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come;Into the glorious gain of Thy cross,Jesus, I come to Thee.Out of earth’s sorrows into Thy balm,Out of life’s storms and into Thy calm,Out of distress to jubilant psalm,Jesus, I come to Thee.Out of unrest and arrogant pride,Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come;Into Thy blessèd will to abide,Jesus, I come to Thee.Out of myself to dwell in Thy love,Out of despair into raptures above,Upward for aye on wings like a dove,Jesus, I come to Thee.Out of the fear and dread of the tomb,Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come;Into the joy and light of Thy throne,Jesus, I come to Thee.Out of the depths of ruin untold,Into the peace of Thy sheltering fold,Ever Thy glorious face to behold,Jesus, I come to Thee.http://www.euxton.com/hymn-out-of-my-bondage.htm

Imagine this. All the way from Nairobi, Kenya.by mtembezi on 2005/9/24 3:10:48…the wonder that He is!…the fruit that come from a living in His righteousness.…the joy of knowing that I am in fellowship with the eternal God!"Joy unspeakable and full of glory" (1Pe 1:8)A Christian's joy is full of glory. A Christian's joy cannot be measured through words!–(adapted from Johnathan Edwards)…to have found grace and to know that I'm loved by God!Halelujah!Wow ~ Thank you mtembezi. This has really blessed me today.Amen !

... for fellowship in the Holy Spirit and the operation of faith and love.Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire; Let us thine influence prove, Source of the old prophetic fire, Fountain of life and love. Come, Holy Ghost, for moved by thee The prophets wrote and spoke; Unlock the truth, thyself the key; Unseal the sacred book. Expand thy wings, celestial Dove; Brood o’er our nature’s night; On our disordered spirits move, And let there now be light. God through himself we then shall know, If thou within us shine, And sound, with all the saints below, The depths of love divine. http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/come_holy_ghost_our_hearts_inspire.html

dorcas, this was beautiful and I thought it deserved to be enboldened. :-)He "IS" LOVE. And in my quiet time today, He was saying again, "Love each other 'fervently' and 'without partiality' or ... 'equally' love each brother and sister" ... it is an overwhelming Love that HE has for us and only by His Spirit can we come into that type love, so that's why I like the words to what you've posted here so very much.~ One Head ~ One Spirit ~ One Body ~thank you dorcas for posting this .....Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire; Let us thine influence prove, Source of the old prophetic fire, Fountain of life and love. Come, Holy Ghost, for moved by thee The prophets wrote and spoke; Unlock the truth, thyself the key; Unseal the sacred book. Expand thy wings, celestial Dove; Brood o’er our nature’s night; On our disordered spirits move, And let there now be light. God through Himself we then shall know, If Thou within us shine, And sound, with all the saints below, The depths of Love Divine.

... always being ready for me ... for knowing what I need to hear and saying it ... for catching me up into His greater purposes that I might be pleasing to Him through my obedience. Amen.The Lord hath sent His only Son,To preach the acceptable year,To make the joyful tidings knownOf vengeance, and deliverance near.To avenge them of their tyrant foe,From sin, and Satan's power to turn,The gift of righteousness bestow, And kindly comfort all that mourn.To make them trees of righteousness,The planting of the Lord, below;Planted in honour of His grace,They here shall to perfection grow.Ye all my glory shall declare,The chosen people of your God,Mine image and inscription bearWhen washed from all your sins in blood.A royal race of priests Divine,Ye all shall minister my grace,In prayers and freewill offerings join,And sacrificial songs of praise.With me is full redemption found,Ye more than justified shall be,Much more than sin shall grace abound,My people shall be all like Me:Shall glory in my saving Name;I will remove the foul disgraceAnd swallow up their guilty shame,And all their sins with blood efface.Their glory shall their shame exceed,When saved from all indwelling sin,Doubly redeemed and free indeed,Their conscience and their heart is clean.They now of double grace possessed, Shall all their souls in thanks employ,Received into my perfect rest,And crowned with everlasting joy.http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/f/a/fatherof.htm

...inviting me to be at home with Him... for waiting for me many times and for being there when I call... for new revelation and for answering swiftly today! Thank you, Lord. :-)Lord of all being, throned afar,Thy glory flames from sun and star;Centre and soul of every sphere,Yet to each loving heart how near! Sun of our life, thy quickening raySheds on our path the glow of day;Star of our hope, thy softened lightCheers the long watches of the night. Our midnight is thy smile withdrawn,Our noontide is thy gracious dawn,Our rainbow arch thy mercy’s sign;All, save the clouds of sin, are thine. Lord of all life, below, above,Whose light is truth, whose warmth is love,Before thy ever-blazing throneWe ask no lustre of our own. Grant us thy truth to make us free,And kindling hearts that burn for thee,Till all thy living altars claimOne holy light, one heavenly flame.http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/lord_of_all_being_throned_afar.html

[font=Verdana]How good is the God we adore,Our faithful unchangeable Friend!His love is as great as His power,And knows neither measure nor end!’Tis Jesus the First and the Last,Whose Spirit shall Guide us safe home,We’ll praise Him for all that is past,And trust Him for all that’s to come.[/font]http://www.jubilate.co.uk/displaytune-094886.html

...growth and new challenges, and hope for changes.In heavenly love abiding, No change my heart shall fear.And safe in such confiding, For nothing changes here.The storm may roar without 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 waking, His sight is never dim.He knows the way He’s taking, And I will walk with HimGreen pastures are before me, Which yet I have not seen.Bright skies will soon be over me, Where darkest clouds have been.My hope I cannot measure, My path to life is free.My Savior has my treasure, And He will walk with me.http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/in_heavenly_love_abiding.htmlPsalm 231 The LORD my shepherd; I shall not want.2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures: he leads me beside the still waters.3 He restores my soul: he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

... progress in practical matters, the fellowship of saints, the whisper of the Spirit, and finding this hymn to my favourite tune for it. :-)THOU art the everlasting Word, The Father's only Son, God manifest, God seen and heard, The heaven's beloved One; The Lamb of God, exalted Lord Worthy art Thou to be adored!Worthy art Thou to be adored! In Thee most perfectly expressed, The Father's self doth shine; Fulness of Godhead, too; the Blest, Eternally divine. Worthy O Lamb of God art ThouThat every knee to Thee should bow!That every knee to Thee should bow!The higher mysteries of Thy fame, The creature's grasp transcend; The Father only that blest name Of Son can comprehend. The sweetness of that name of love The Father gives us now to prove. The Father gives us now to prove.Yet loving Thee, on whom His love Ineffable doth rest, Our hearts are led to Him above, And we with Thee are blest. The Father's name Thou hast declared, The Father's love with Thee is shared. The Father's love with Thee is shared.Of the vast universe of bliss, The Centre Thou and Sun; The eternal theme of praise is this, That God's beloved Son Fills all that scene, where God alone In His own rest is fully known. In His own rest is fully known. http://www.stempublishing.com/hymns/ss/401

... Jesus Christ, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who is worthy of all praise and exaltation. Hallelujah!!!Glorious things of thee are spoken,Zion, city of our God!He, Whose Word cannot be broken,Formed thee for His own abode.On the Rock of Ages founded,What can shake thy sure repose?With salvation’s walls surrounded,Thou may’st smile at all thy foes.See! the streams of living waters,Springing from eternal love;Well supply thy sons and daughters,And all fear of want remove:Who can faint while such a riverEver flows their thirst t’assuage?Grace, which like the Lord, the Giver,Never fails from age to age.Round each habitation hovering,See the cloud and fire appear!For a glory and a cov’ringShowing that the Lord is near.Blest inhabitants of Zion,Washed in the Redeemer’s blood!Jesus, Whom their souls rely on,Makes them kings and priests to God.Savior, if of Zion’s city,I through grace a member am,Let the world deride or pity,I will glory in Thy Name.Fading is the worldling’s pleasure,All his boasted pomp and show;Solid joys and lasting treasureNone but Zion’s children know.http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/g/l/glorious.htmRevelation 5Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.13 And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.

...continuing to bless my socks off! Lord! Hallelujah! Your ministry in the Spirit is life-changing. Amen!Ephesians 5:2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. With harps and with viols, there stand a great throngIn the presence of Jesus, and sing this new song:Unto Him Who hath loved us and washed us from sin,Unto Him be the glory forever, Amen.All these once were sinners, defiled in His sight,Now arrayed in pure garments in praise they unite:RefrainHe maketh the rebel a priest and a king,He hath bought us and taught us this new song to sing:RefrainHow helpless and hopeless we sinners had been,If He never had loved us till cleansed from our sin:RefrainAloud in His praises our voices shall ring,So that others believing, this new song shall sing:Refrainhttp://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/h/w/whwviols.htm

... for the exercise of faith; for brethren who are changing their lives to please you more. Thank you LORD for this inspiration! Thank you for calling us all on... Thank you for being always ready to help us to leave behind our sins and failures; for holding nothing against us which you did not pour on Jesus, that we may be released. Thank you, Lord. Amen.My God, is any hour so sweetFrom blush of morn to evening star,As that which calls me to Thy feet—The hour of prayer?Blest is that tranquil hour of morn,And blest that hour of solemn eve,When, on the wings of prayer upborne,The world I leave.Then is my strength by Thee renewed;Then are my sins by Thee forgiv’n;Then dost Thou cheer my solitudeWith hopes of Heav’n.No words can tell what sweet reliefThere for my every want I find,What strength for warfare, balm for grief,What peace of mind.Hushed is each doubt, gone ev’ry fear;My spirit seems in Heav’n to stay;And e’en the penitential tearIs wiped away.Lord, till I reach yon blissful shore,No privilege so dear shall beAs thus my inmost soul to pourIn prayer to Thee.http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/f/a/t/fatbotyr.htm

... hymns and songs which encourage and challenge us.Full salvation! full salvation!Lo! the fountain, opened wide,Streams thro' ev'ry land and nationFrom the Saviour's wounded side.Full salvation! full salvation!Streams an endless crimson tide.O the glorious revelation!See the cleansing current flow,Washing stains of condemnationWhiter than the driven snow;Full salvation! full salvation!O the rapt'rous bliss to know!Love's resistless current sweepingAll the regions deep within;Thought and wish and senses keepingNow, and ev'ry instant, clean.Full salvation! full salvation!From the guilt and pow'r of sin.Life immortal, heav'n descending,Lo! my heart the Spirit's shrine!God and man in oneness blending—O what fellowship is mine!Full salvation! full salvation!Raised in Christ to life divine!Care and doubting, gloom and sorrow,Fear and grief are mine no more;Faith knows naught of dark tomorrowFor my Saviour goes before.Full salvation! full salvation!Full and free for evermore. http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/guide_me_o_thou_great_jehovah.htmlDear Lord, thank you for all you've done for Josh in recent days. We thank you for your keeping power and strength to reinforce us against the enemy. Thank you for your friendship and kindness when we feel most vulnerable. Thank you we cannot comprehend why or how you make this Life work in us and for us but we do seek no other satisfaction than to be yours and yours alone, used by you and blessed in our obedience.Amen.

... yet another encounter with His power to deliver, His power to heal and His power to transform. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Jesus Christ is alive today! Amen and amen!http://www.grahamkendrick.co.uk/songs/lyrics/shine.htmEDIT: Song: Shine, Jesus, shine. Choose Real Audio option for the whole song and declaration of truth. Thanks. :-D

...more of His compassion reaching out to heal me beyond what words can describe or explain.How sweet the Name of Jesus soundsIn a believer’s ear!It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds,And drives away his fear.It makes the wounded spirit whole,And calms the troubled breast;’Tis manna to the hungry soul,And to the weary, rest.Dear Name, the Rock on which I build,My Shield and Hiding Place,My never failing treasury, filledWith boundless stores of grace!Jesus! my Shepherd, Husband, Friend,My Prophet, Priest and King,My Lord, my Life, my Way, my End,Accept the praise I bring.Weak is the effort of my heart,And cold my warmest thought;But when I see Thee as Thou art,I’ll praise Thee as I ought.Till then I would Thy love proclaimWith every fleeting breath,And may the music of Thy NameRefresh my soul in death!John Newtonhttp://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/how_lovely_is_thy_dwelling_place.html

... keeping me straight.http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/amazing_grace_how_sweet_the_sound.html

... brethren in Christ who obey the Holy Spirit and who know how to pray in the Spirit. Thank you Lord for unraveling my graveclothes more and more... and for every sweet ministration of your Life and power. May I receive in full measure, that which you seek to bestow.Bless the Lord, O my soul, bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me bless His holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me bless His holy name.King of kings (for ever and ever), Lord of lords (for ever and ever), King of kings (for ever and ever), King of kings and Lord of Lords.Bless the Lord, O my soul, bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me bless His holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me bless His holy name. http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/bless_the_lord_o_my_soul.htmlCopyright control

... breaking new ground and reaping - both on the same day; for His love and for the gift of the Holy Spirit; for peace and hope in Him.I love the Lord,Because He has heard my voice;He inclined His ear unto me.Therefore will I call upon Him as long as I live;I love the Lord, I love the Lord.He has delivered my soul from death,My eyes from tears, My feet from falling -Therefore will I call upon Him as long as I live!I love the Lord; I love the Lord.from Psalm 116

... more healing of spirit and mind. Lord! You are keeping your word to me in such awesome manner I am nearly speechless... but I can still sing and will sing of your great compassion which is unfailing in its reach to transform me. Thank you! Psalm 5:11, 12But let all those rejoice who put their trust in You; Let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them; Let those also who love Your name Be joyful in You.For You, O LORD, will bless the righteous;With favor You will surround him as a shield.Psalm 23The Lord’s my Shepherd, I’ll not want.He makes me down to lieIn pastures green; He leadeth meThe quiet waters by.My soul He doth restore again;And me to walk doth makeWithin the paths of righteousness,Even for His own Name’s sake.Yea, though I walk in death’s dark vale,Yet will I fear no ill;For Thou art with me; and Thy rodAnd staff my comfort still.My table Thou hast furnishèdIn presence of my foes;My head Thou dost with oil anoint,And my cup overflows.Goodness and mercy all my lifeShall surely follow me;And in God’s house forevermoreMy dwelling place shall be.http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/the_lords_my_shepherd_ill_not_want2.html

...the leadership of the Holy Spirit and opportunities to testify and glorify His Name.Christ is the world’s Redeemer,The lover of the pure,The Fount of heavenly wisdom,Our trust and hope secure;The Armor of His soldiers,The Lord of earth and sky;Our Health while we are living,Our Life when we shall die.Christ hath our host surroundedWith clouds of martyrs bright,Who wave their palms in triumph,And fire us for the fight.Christ the red cross ascended,To save a world undone,And, suffering for the sinful,Our full redemption won.All glory to the Father,The unbegotten One;All honor be to Jesus,His sole begotten Son;And to the Holy Spirit—The perfect Trinity.Let all the worlds give answer,“Amen—so let it be.”St Columbahttp://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/hail_to_the_lords_anointed.html

Matthew 22:37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. ... being able to rest in His love, quietly, trustingly... thank you, Lord.I’ve found the Pearl of greatest price,My heart doth sing for joy;And sing I must, for Christ is mine;Christ shall my song employ. For He indeed is Lord of lords,And He the King of kings;He is the Sun of righteousness,With healing in His wings.Christ is my Peace; He died for me,For me He gave His blood;And as my wondrous Sacrifice,Offered Himself to God.Christ Jesus is my All in all,My Comfort and my Love,My Life below, and He shall beMy Joy and Crown above.Choose the first tune - 'Abridge' - enjoy!http://www.wgma.org.uk/PandG/tunes.htm x 2

...holding me tight when I need Him to; and for my knowing that He is, because I know Him rather than because I 'feel' Him. Blessed God, truly Thou art the only Friend I need. And I will praise You, Lord! I love to praise You! Thank you for giving me joy which cannot be quenched.1 Chronicles 29:11Thine, O LORD is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all. (KJV) An anthem based on 1 Chr 29:11 is at http://www.cpdl.org/wiki/index.php/Thine,_O_Lord,_is_the_greatness_(James_Kent) Under 'music files' - MIDI. Words (score) - PDF.EDIT 11.11.05: the above webpage has been altered. To access the tune, click 'Finale-2001' beside second speaker icon. Thanks. EDIT end

...His continuing work in my heart and life; His compassion and faithfulness; His word, on which I can depend. Thank you, Lord, for staying with me in distress and speaking health to my soul.Psalms 36:7 How excellent thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings. In heavenly love abiding, no change my heart shall fear.And safe is such confiding, for nothing changes here.The storm may roar without 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 waking, His sight is never dim.He knows the way He’s taking, and I will walk with HimGreen pastures are before me, which yet I have not seen.Bright skies will soon be over me, where darkest clouds have been.My hope I cannot measure, my path to life is free.My Savior has my treasure, and He will walk with me.In heavenly love abiding, no change my heart shall fear.And safe is such confiding, for nothing changes here.The storm may roar without me, my heart may low be laid,But God is round about me, and can I be dismayed?http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh286.shtFoot of page MIDI (Piano, organ or bells).

...another awesome day under His blessing, His leading and His Companionship.Ephesians 1to the faithful in Christ Jesus:2 Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in the heavenlies in Christ:4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. All things are possible to himThat can in Jesu's Name believe;Lord, I no more thy truth blaspheme,Thy truth I lovingly receive;I can, I do believe in Thee,All things are possible to me.The most impossible of all Is, I that I e'er from sin should cease,Yet shall it be; I know it shall;Jesus look to Thy faithfulness!If nothing is too hard for TheeAll things are possible to me.Though earth and hell the word gainsayThe word of God can never fail;The Lamb shall take my sins away,'Tis certain though impossible;The thing impossible shall be:All things are possible to me.When Thou the work of faith hast wrought,I here shall in Thine image shine,Nor sin in deed, or word, or thought;Let men exclaim, and fiends repine,They cannot break the firm decree:All things are possible to me.The unchangeable decree is past,The sure predestinating wordThat I, who on my Lord am cast,I shall be like my sinless Lord;'Twas fixed from all eternity:All things are possible to me.Thy mouth, O Lord, hath spoke, hath swornThat I shall serve Thee without fear,Shall find the pearl which others spurn,Holy and pure and perfect here.The servant as his Lord shall be:All things are possible to me.All things are possible to God,To Christ, the power of God in man,To me, when I am all renewed,When I in Christ am born again,And witness, from all sin set free,All things are possible to me.http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0013/x001303.htm

...proving some of the work He has done in me, for the wonders of His love, for being able to feel Him doing third degree healing in my soul, for the full assurance of faith when He meets me. Thank You Lord. Thank You for hearing my cries and caring to respond because You are Good.Jesus! the Name high over all,In hell or earth or sky;Angels and men before it fall,And devils fear and fly,And devils fear and fly.Jesus! the Name to sinners dear, The Name to sinners giv’n;It scatters all their guilty fear,It turns their hell to Heav’n,It turns their hell to Heav’n.Jesus! the prisoner’s fetters breaks,And bruises Satan’s head;Power into strengthless souls it speaks,And life into the dead,And life into the dead.O that mankind might taste and seeThe riches of His grace!The arms of love that compass meWould all mankind embrace,Would all mankind embrace.O that my Jesu’s heavenly charmsMight every bosom move!Fly, sinners, fly into those armsOf everlasting love,Of everlasting love.He hath the Bride, and He alone,Almighty to redeem;I only make His mercies known,I send you all to Him,I send you all to Him.His only righteousness I show,His saving grace proclaim;’Tis all my business here belowTo cry “Behold the Lamb!”To cry “Behold the Lamb!”Happy, if with my latest breathI may but gasp His Name,Preach Him to all and cry in death,“Behold, behold the Lamb!”“Behold, behold the Lamb!”http://www.wgma.org.uk/PandG/tunes.htmGo down the alphabet to choose LydiaThee I shall constantly proclaim,Though earth and hell oppose;Bold to confess Thy glorious NameBefore a world of foes. Revelation 12:11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

... the strait gate - the Door to the sheepfold - and Christ's example of obedience whereby we must lay down our sins to enter into His righteousness. We sing the praise of him who died,Of him who died upon the cross;The sinner's hope let men deride;For this we count the world but loss.Inscribed upon the cross we seeIn shining letters, God is love:He bears our sins upon the tree:He brings us mercy from above.The cross: it takes our guilt away,It holds the fainting spirit up;It cheers with hope the gloomy day,And sweetens every bitter cup.It makes the coward spirit brave,And nerves the feeble arm for fight;It takes its terror from the grave,And gilds the bed of death with light.The balm of life, the cure of woe,The measure and the pledge of love,The sinner's refuge here below,The angel's theme in heaven above. http://www.stempublishing.com/hymns/ss/175My favourite is Walton because it sings well with the words.`Go ye in through the strait gate, because wide the gate, and broad the way that is leading to the destruction, and many are those going in through it; how strait is the gate, and compressed the way that is leading to the life, and few are those finding it! `But, take heed of the false prophets, who come unto you in sheep's clothing, and inwardly are ravening wolves. From their fruits ye shall know them; (Matthew 7:13 - 16a Young's Literal Translation)

... His grace, in giving me good works to walk in and for fellowship with other believers whose day has offered greater challenges than mine. And for those who pray for me, when I'm stuck.Sing to the Lord a joyful song,Lift up your hearts, your voices raise,To us His gracious gifts belong,To Him our songs of love and praise.For life and love, for rest and food,For daily help and nightly care,Sing to the Lord, for He is goodAnd praise His Name, for it is fair. For strength to those who on Him wait,His truth to prove, His will to do,Praise ye our God, for He is great,Trust in His Name, for it is true.For joys untold, that from above,Cheer those who love His sweet employ,Sing to our God, for He is love,Exalt his Name, for it is joy.http://www.e-hymns.co.uk/demos.htmlGonfalon Royal - last on pageFor if these things be in you, [Must read vv 2 - 7 for 'these things'] and abound, they make you neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins. Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: for so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. (2 Peter 1 KJV)

... answers to prayer and leadership from the Lord - in the most delicate continuation of 'thought' from Him.Blest be the dear uniting love,That will not let us part!Our bodies may far off remove,We still are one in heart.Joined in one spirit to our Head,Where He appoints we go;And still in Jesus’ footsteps tread,And show His praise below.O may we ever walk in Him,And nothing know beside;Nothing desire, nothing esteem,But Jesus crucified.Closer and closer let us cleaveTo His beloved embrace;Expect His fullness to receiveAnd grace to answer grace.While thus we walk with Christ in lightWho shall our souls disjoin,Souls, which Himself vouchsafes t’uniteIn fellowship divine!We all are one who Him receive,And each with each agree;In Him the One, the Truth, we live,Blest point of unity!Partakers of the Savior’s grace,The same in mind and heart,Nor joy, nor grief, nor time, nor place,Nor life, nor death can part.But let us hasten to the dayWhich shall our flesh restore,When death shall all be done away,And bodies part no more!http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/l/hlatdfai.htmTune: Bishopthorpe'Call upon you, then, do I--the prisoner of the Lord--to walk worthily of the calling with which ye were called, with all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love, being diligent to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of the peace; one body and one Spirit, according as also ye were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all, and through all, and in you all, and to each one of you was given the grace, according to the measure of the gift of Christ...' (Ephesians 4:1 - 7 Young's Literal Translation)

... a memorable day of blessing, of friendship, of fellowship in the Spirit, of honesty and progress, and knowledge of a great and mighty, wonderful God, who cares for His children! Amen! :-DPsalm 104:33, 34I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD. (KJV)Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord!Unnumbered blessings give my spirit voice;Tender to me the promise of His word;In God my Savior shall my heart rejoice.Tell out, my soul, the greatness of His Name!Make known His might, the deeds His arm has done;His mercy sure, from age to age to same;His holy Name - the Lord, the Mighty One.Tell out, my soul, the greatness of His might!Powers and dominions lay their glory by.Proud hearts and stubborn wills are put to flight,The hungry fed, the humble lifted high.Tell out, my soul, the glories of His word!Firm is His promise, and His mercy sure.Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the LordTo children's children and for evermore!Words: Timothy Dudley-Smith (20thC)http://junior.apk.net/~bmames/ht0244_.htm

... bringing scripture to life in my experience, for answers to the prayers of unknown saints in the living word to the detail of my situation, for liberty in the Spirit and the spontenaiety of love.Father God, I wonder how I managed to exist without the knowledge of Your parenthood and Your loving care.But now I am Your son, I am adopted in Your family, and I can never be alone ’cause, Father God, You’re there beside me.I will sing Your praises, I will sing Your praises, I will sing Your praises for evermore. ©1984 Kingsway’s Thankyou Music http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/father_god_i_wonder.htmlMatthew 10:5 - 20 (KJV)These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not:but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat. And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence. And when ye come into an house, salute it. And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you. And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet. Verily I say unto you, it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city. Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. But beware of men for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues; and ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles. But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak. For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.

... the love and encouragement between saints, for being able to exhort one another while it is today, that we may believe into the fulness of salvation which God has ordained us to enjoy. :-)Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side.Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain.Leave to thy God to order and provide;In every change, He faithful will remain.Be still, my soul: thy best, thy heavenly FriendThrough thorny ways leads to a joyful end.Be still, my soul: thy God doth undertakeTo guide the future, as He has the past.Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake;All now mysterious shall be bright at last.Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still knowHis voice Who ruled them while He dwelt below.Be still, my soul: when dearest friends depart,And all is darkened in the vale of tears,Then shalt thou better know His love, His heart,Who comes to soothe thy sorrow and thy fears.Be still, my soul: thy Jesus can repayFrom His own fullness all He takes away.Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening onWhen we shall be forever with the Lord.When disappointment, grief and fear are gone,Sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored.Be still, my soul: when change and tears are pastAll safe and blessèd we shall meet at last.Be still, my soul: begin the song of praiseOn earth, be leaving, to Thy Lord on high;Acknowledge Him in all thy words and ways,So shall He view thee with a well pleased eye.Be still, my soul: the Sun of life divineThrough passing clouds shall but more brightly shine.Tune: Finlandiahttp://ingeb.org/spiritua/bestillm.htmlThen they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name. And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him. Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not.{jewels: or, special treasure} Malachi 3:16 -18 (KJV)

...keeping His word (to me) in providing for me and that.... more than I'd asked; and for showing me the way forward in a very difficult situation.Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father,There is no shadow of turning with Thee;Thou changest not, Thy compassions they fail not,As thou hast been Thou for ever wilt be. Great is Thy faithfulness, Great is Thy faithfulness; Morning by morning New mercies I see; All I have needed Thy hand hath provided, - Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me. Summer and winter, and spring-time and harvest,Sun, moon and stars in their courses above,Join with all nature in manifold witnessTo Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. Great is Thy faithfulness.... Pardon for sin, and a peace that endureth,Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! Great is Thy faithfulness.... ©1923, 1951 Hope Publishing Co.http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/great_is_thy_faithfulness_o_god_my_father.html'..now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, according to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: in whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.... that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all saints what the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; and to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, unto him glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.Ephesians 3:10 - 12, 16 - 20 (KJV)

... fellowship with the Father and the Son, peace of mind and courage to press on in faith...36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.37 For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.38 Now the just shall live by faith: but if {any man} draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.39 But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul. Hebrews 10 (KJV)Behold! the mountain of the LordIn latter days shall riseOn mountain tops above the hills,And draw the wondering eyes.To this the joyful nations round,All tribes and tongues, shall flow;Up to the hill of God, they’ll say,And to His house we’ll go.The beam that shines from Zion hillShall lighten every land;The King Who reigns in Salem’s towersShall all the world command.Among the nations He shall judge;His judgments truth shall guide;His scepter shall protect the just,And quell the sinner’s pride.No strife shall rage, nor hostile feudsdisturb those peaceful years;to ploughshares men shall beat their swords,to pruning-hooks their spears.No longer hosts, encountering hosts,shall crowds of slain deplore;they hang the trumpet in the hall,and study war no more. Come then, O house of Jacob! cometo worship at his shrine;and, walking in the light of God,with holy beauties shine. Scroll down and choose 'Glasgow'http://www.stempublishing.com/hymns/ss/index/tunes

... for His faithfulness to speak, and to lead me according to His purposes and for having given me a heart to follow hard after Him.I’m not ashamed to own my Lord,Or to defend His cause;Maintain the honor of His Word,The glory of His cross.Jesus, my God! I know His Name,His Name is all my trust;Nor will He put my soul to shame,Nor let my hope be lost.Firm as His throne His promise stands,And He can well secureWhat I’ve committed to His handsTill the decisive hour.Then will He own my worthless nameBefore His Father’s face,And in the new JerusalemAppoint my soul a place.Please scroll down and choose 'Jackson's'http://www.stempublishing.com/hymns/ss/index/tunesMatthew 1031 Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.32 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples, and said unto him, 'Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?' Jesus answered and said unto them, 'Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see: the blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them. And blessed is whosoever shall not be offended in me.' Matthew 11:2 - 6 (KJV)Matthew 1236 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.37 For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.

...walking me through several diverse situations which show His life has changed mine forever. Thank you, Lord, for taking and holding my hand. Amen. 1.\tCome, we that love the Lord, \tand let our joys be known; \tjoin in a song with sweet accord, \tjoin in a song with sweet accord \tand thus surround the throne,\tand thus surround the throne. Refrain:\tWe're marching to Zion, \tbeautiful, beautiful Zion; \twe're marching upward to Zion, \tthe beautiful city of God. 2.\tLet those refuse to sing \twho never knew our God; \tbut children of the heavenly King, \tbut children of the heavenly King \tmay speak their joys abroad,\tmay speak their joys abroad. \tRefrain 3.\tThe hill of Zion yields \ta thousand sacred sweets \tbefore we reach the heavenly fields, \tbefore we reach the heavenly fields, \tor walk the golden streets, \tor walk the golden streets. \tRefrain4.\tThen let our songs abound, \tand every tear be dry; \twe're marching through Emmanuel's ground, \twe're marching through Emmanuel's ground,\tto fairer worlds on high, \tto fairer worlds on high. Refrain (Choose piano, organ or bells.)http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh733.shtWhat shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it? Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. Romans 6:1 - 4 (NKJV)

... Jesus Christ, whose compassion for sick people compelled Him to heal multitudes of them, time after time after time, to raise the dead and finally to be victorious over the power of death, that He might send us (believers) His Spirit, that we may be filled with His fulness.1.\tJesus, keep me near the cross; \tThere a precious fountain, \tFree to all, a healing stream, \tFlows from Calvary's mountain. Refrain:\tIn the cross, in the cross, \tBe my glory ever, \tTill my raptured soul shall find \tRest beyond the river.2.\tNear the cross, a trembling soul, \tLove and mercy found me; \tThere the bright and morning star \tSheds its beams around me. \tRefrain 3.\tNear the cross! O Lamb of God, \tBring its scenes before me; \tHelp me walk from day to day \tWith its shadow o'er me. Refrain4.\tNear the cross I'll watch and wait, \tHoping, trusting ever, \tTill I reach the golden strand \tJust beyond the river. \tRefrainhttp://www.113.d2g.com/orange-pages/lyrics/umh301.htmMark 25 When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.6 But there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts,7 Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only? 8 And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts? Mark 320 And the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread.21 And when his friends heard, they went out to lay hold on him: for they said, He is beside himself.

... rest in love, palpable peace, simmering joy and another day transformed by the renewing of my mind. Thank you again, Lord, for a truly amazing salvation! :-)Lead me, Lord, lead me in thy righteousness,Make thy way plain before my face.For it is thou, Lord, thou, Lord, onlyThat makest me dwell in safety. http://www.tagnet.org/digitalhymnal/en/dh691.htmlClick link under MIDI FILERomans 1417 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. 18 For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men. 19 Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Ephesians 4:2 - 7Hebrews 115 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

... for keeping me in peace and for working out details over which I had no other control than to ask Him. Thank you Lord! :-DThou God of truth and love,We seek Thy perfect way,Ready Thy choice to approve,Thy providence to obey,Enter into Thy wise design,And sweetly lose our will in Thine.Why has Thou cast our lotIn the same age and place,Or why together broughtTo see each other's face,To join with softest sympathy,And mix our friendly souls in Thee?Didst Thou not make us oneThat all might one remain,Together travel onAnd bear each other's pain,Till all Thine utmost goodness proveAnd rise renewed in perfect love?Surely Thou didst uniteOur kindred spirits hereThat all hereafter mightBefore The throne appear,Meet at the marriage of the Lamb,And all Thy glorious love proclaim.Then let us ever bearThe blessed end in view,And join with common careTo fight our passage through,And kindly help each other onTill both receive the starry crown.O might Thy Spirit sealOur souls unto that day,With all Thy fulness fill,And then transport away,Away to our eternal rest,Away to our Redeemer's breast.http://www.113.d2g.com/orange-pages/hymnal7.htmScroll down to PASSION. 'My song is love unknown' is 7th (middle of section).And Abraham said unto his young men, 'Abide ye here with the ass; and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you.' And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering, and laid it upon Isaac his son; and he took the fire in his hand, and a knife; and they went both of them together. And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, 'My father' and he said, 'Here am I, my son'. And he said, 'Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?'And Abraham said, 'My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering.' So they went both of them together. Genesis 22:5 - 8 (KJV)

... continuing His work in me to heal and revive, that I may serve Him without fear. Amen.Praise to the Holiest in the height,And in the depth be praise, -In all his words most wonderful,Most sure in all his ways.O loving wisdom of our God!When all was sin and shame,A second Adam to the fightAnd to the rescue cameO wisest love! that flesh and blood,Which did in Adam fail,Should strive afresh against the foe,Should strive and should prevail;O generous love! that he who smoteIn man, for man, the foe,The double agony in Man,For man, should undergo,And in the garden secretly,And on the cross on high,Should teach his brethren, and inspireTo suffer and to die.Praise to the Holiest in the height,And in the depth be praise, -In all his words most wonderful,Most sure in all his ways.http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0008/x000882.htmI beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. (NKJV) Romans 12:1 - 3

... preparing the way for me today, that I might not be pressed beyond what I could manage. He is truly a great and wonderful Lord - of heaven and earth, and of heart and mind, and soul and strength! :-)One there is, above all others,Well deserves the name of Friend;His is love beyond a brother’s,Costly, free, and knows no end:They who once His kindness prove,Find it everlasting love!Which of all our friends to save us,Could or would have shed their blood?But our Jesus died to have usReconciled, in Him to God:This was boundless love indeed!Jesus is a Friend in need.When He lived on earth abasèd,Friend of sinners was His name;Now, above all glory raisèd,He rejoices in the same:Still He calls them brethren, friends,And to all their wants attends.Could we bear from one another,What He daily bears from us?Yet this glorious Friend and Brother,Loves us though we treat Him thus:Though for good we render ill,He accounts us brethren still.O for grace our hearts to soften!Teach us, Lord, at length to love;We, alas! forget too often,What a Friend we have above:But when home our souls are brought,We will love Thee as we ought.http://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/otiaao.htmLink to tune on right: Godesberg10:6 "But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 15:24 But He answered and said, "I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel." 18:10 - 14 "Take heed that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that in heaven their angels always see the face of My Father who is in heaven. For the Son of Man has come to save that which was lost. What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them goes astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine and go to the mountains to seek the one that is straying? And if he should find it, assuredly, I say to you, he rejoices more over that than over the ninety-nine that did not go astray. Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish. (NKJV) Matthew

...speaking to me and meeting with me; for leading me forward in this life of faith, in a very real way. Thank you Lord.All hail the power of Jesus' name! Let angels prostrate fall, let angels prostrate fall; bring forth the royal diadem, and crown him, crown him, crown him, crown him, and crown him Lord of all.Ye chosen seed of Israel's race, ye ransomed from the fall, ye ransomed from the fall, hail him who saves you by his grace, and crown him,crown him, crown him, crown him, and crown him Lord of all.Sinners, whose love can ne'er forget the wormwood and the gall, the wormwood and the gall, go spread your trophies at his feet, and crown him,crown him, crown him, crown him, and crown him Lord of all.Let every kindred, every tribe on this terrestrial ball, on this terrestrial ball, to him all majesty ascribe, and crown him, crown him, crown him, crown him, and crown him Lord of all.Crown him, ye martyrs of your God, who from his altar call, who from his altar call; extol the Stem of Jesse's Rod, and crown him,crown him, crown him, crown him, and crown him Lord of all.O that with yonder sacred throng we at his feet may fall, we at his feet may fall! We'll join the everlasting song, and crown him, crown him, crown him, crown him, and crown him Lord of all.http://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/ahtpojn2.htmLink on right to tune: Diadem(KJV) Acts 3 vv 6 - 1112 And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk? 13 The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let him go. 14 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you; 15 and killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses. 16 And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all... 26 Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities. 4:1 And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them, 2 being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.

... holding me steady; as a storm approaches, He is the same unchanging Lord and Saviour; my Rock.Great God of wonders! All Thy waysDisplay the attributes divine;But countless acts of pard'ning grace,Beyond Thine other wonders shine.RefrainWho is a pardoning God like Thee?Or who has grace so rich and free?Crimes of such horror to forgive,Such guilty, daring worms to spare;This is Thy grand prerogative,And none shall in the honor share.RefrainIn wonder lost, with trembling joy,We take the pardon of our God:Pardon for crimes of deepest dye,A pardon bought with Jesus’ blood.RefrainO may this strange, this matchless grace,This Godlike miracle of love,Fill the whole earth with grateful praise,And all th’angelic choirs above.Refrainhttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0001/x000143.htmTherefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants. And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents. But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made. The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, 'Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.' Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt. Matthew 18:23 - 27 (KJV)

... The Lamb upon the throne - the eternal sacrifice - and for faith to receive Him.Just as I am, without one plea,But that Thy blood was shed for me,And that Thou bidst me come to Thee,O Lamb of God, I come, I come.Just as I am, and waiting notTo rid my soul of one dark blot,To Thee whose blood can cleanse each spot,O Lamb of God, I come, I come.Just as I am, though tossed aboutWith many a conflict, many a doubt,Fightings and fears within, without,O Lamb of God, I come, I come.Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind;Sight, riches, healing of the mind,Yea, all I need in Thee to find,O Lamb of God, I come, I come.Just as I am, Thou wilt receive,Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;Because Thy promise I believe,O Lamb of God, I come, I come.Just as I am, Thy love unknownHath broken every barrier down;Now, to be Thine, yea, Thine alone,O Lamb of God, I come, I come.Just as I am, of that free loveThe breadth, length, depth, and height to prove,Here for a season, then above,O Lamb of God, I come, I come!http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh357.shtHis disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry. But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given. For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it. Matthew 19:10 - 12 Men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Acts 15:26And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life. Matthew 19:29 (KJV)

... for adding to my understanding, for giving me peace, for substantially and tangibly altering how I 'am', and will be from now on. Bless God!Be still and know that I am God,be still and know that I am God,be still and know that I am God. I am the Lord that healeth thee,I am the Lord that healeth thee,I am the Lord that healeth thee. In Thee, O Lord, I put my trust,in Thee, O Lord, I put my trust,in Thee, O Lord, I put my trust.[Be still, and know that I am God: Psalm 46:10I am the Lord that healeth thee: Exodus 15:26In Thee, O Lord, do I put my trust: Psalm 31:1]http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/be_still_and_know_that_i_am_god.htmlAnd I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. His eyes as a flame of fire, and on his head many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself. And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God. And the armies in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean. And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS. (KJV) Revelation 19:11 - 16

... confirming His word of yesterday, to me clearly, and continuing to work by His Spirit a tangible peace in which I must rest. Amen!O glorious hope of perfect love!It lifts me up to things above,It bears on eagles' wings;It gives my ravished soul a taste,And makes me for some moments feast,And makes me for some moments feastWith Jesu's priests and kings.Prisoner of hope, to Thee I turn,And, calmly confident, I mourn,And pray, and weep for Thee.Tell me They love, Thy secret tell,Thy mystic name in me reveal,Thy mystic name in me reveal,Reveal Thyself in me.Rejoicing now in earnest hopeI stand, and from the mountain-topSee all the land below;Rivers of milk and honey rise,And all the fruits of paradise,And all the fruits of paradiseIn endless plenty grow;A land of corn, and wine, and oil,Favoured with God's peculiar smile,With every blessing blessed;There dwells the Lord our Righteousness,And keeps His own in perfect peace,And keeps His own in perfect peaceAnd everlasting rest.O that I might at once go up,No more on this side Jordan stop,Bu now the land possess;This moment end my legal years,Sorrows, and sins, and doubts, and fears,Sorrows, and sins, and doubts, and fears,A howling wilderness!Now, O my Joshua bring me in,Cast out my foes: the inbred sin, The carnal mind, remove.The purchase of They death divide;And O, with all the sanctified,And O, with all the sanctifiedGive me a lot of love.Tune: Praisehttp://www.spiritualsongs.net/cgi-bin/display.pl?SongTune=Praise&view=tune&method=perfectAnd the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Faithful he that calleth you, who also will do. Brethren, pray for us. Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss. I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. (KJV) 1 Thessalonians 5:23 - 28Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, unto him glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. (KJV) Ephesians 3:20, 21.Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, to the only wise God our Saviour, glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.(KJV) Jude 1:24, 25.

... speaking to me again so clearly, so perfectly in continuity with all that is on my heart, I am lost in wonder, love and praise, and deeply at peace. Hallelujah!O Thou Who camest from above,The pure celestial fire to impart,Kindle a flame of sacred loveUpon the mean altar of my heart.There let it for Thy glory burnWith inextinguishable blaze,And trembling to its source return,In humble prayer and fervent praise.Jesus, confirm my heart’s desireTo work and speak and think for Thee;Still let me guard the holy fire,And still stir up Thy gift in me.Ready for all Thy perfect will,My acts of faith and love repeat,Till death Thy endless mercies seal,And make my sacrifice complete.Alternative tune: Retreathttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0002/x000244.htmUsual tune: Herefordhttp://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh501.shtActs 198 And he [Paul] went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God. 9 But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus.10 And this continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks. 11 And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul: 12 so that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them.... 18 And many that believed came, and confessed, and shewed their deeds. 19 Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all men: and they counted the price of them, and found fifty thousand pieces of silver. 20 So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.

... for sustaining me, encouraging my heart with hope, enjoyment and laughter, and helping me to lay hold of the Life which He died to bring into my reach. Amen Lord! You are THE King! Hallelujah!(KJV) Luke 2334 Then said Jesus, 'Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.' And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. 35 And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, 'He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God.' 36 And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar, 37 and saying, 'If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself.' 38 And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. 39 And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, 'If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.' 40 But the other answering rebuked him, saying, 'Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?41 And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.' 42 And he said unto Jesus, 'Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.' 43 And Jesus said unto him, 'Verily I say unto thee, today shalt thou be with me in paradise.' 44 And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. 45 And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst. 46 And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, 'Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit': and having said thus, he gave up the ghost. 47 Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, 'Certainly this was a righteous man.'Spirit of faith, come down,Reveal the things of God;And make to us the Godhead known,And witness with the blood:'Tis thine the blood to apply,And give us eyes to see,Who did for every sinner die,Hath surely died for me. No man can truly sayThat Jesus is the Lord,Unless thou take the veil away,And breathe the living word;Then, only then, we feelOur interest in his blood,And cry, with joy unspeakable,"Thou art my Lord, my God!" I know my Saviour lives,He lives, who died for me,My inmost soul His voice receivesWho hangs on yonder tree,Set forth before my eyes,Even now I see Him bleed,And hear His mortal groans, and cries,While suffering in my stead.O that the world might knowThe all-atoning Lamb!Spirit of faith, descend, and showThe virtue of his name;The grace which all may find,The saving power impart;And testify to all mankind,And speak in every heart. Inspire the living faith,Which whosoe'er receives,The witness in himself he hath,And consciously believes;The faith that conquers all,And doth the mountain move,And saves whoe'er on Jesus call,And perfects them in love. Tune: Diadematahttp://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/chwmc.htm2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. 4 Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin. (KJV) Hebrews 12

... giving me more peace and having made me vulnerable to His will, whatever that may be, as I press forward in Him.With glorious clouds encompassed round,Whom angels dimly see,Will the Unsearchable be found,Or God appear to me?Will He forsake His throne above,Himself to worms impart?Answer Thou Man of grief and love,And speak into my heart.In manifested love explainThy wonderful design,What meant the suffering Son of man,The streaming blood Divine?Didst Thou not in our flesh appear,And live and die below,That I may now perceive Thee near,And my Redeemer know?Come then, and to my soul revealThe heights and depths of grace,Those wounds which all my sorrows heal,That dear disfigured face.Before my eyes of faith confessedStand forth a slaughtered Lamb,And wrap me in the Thy crimson vest, And tell me all Thy name.Jehovah in Thy person show,Jehovah crucified,And then the pardoning God I know,And feel the blood applied;I view the Lamb in His own light,Whom angels dimly seeAnd gaze, transported at the sight,Through all eternity.tune: Farranthttp://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/t/ttogwert.htmRevelation 41 After this I looked, and, behold, a door opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter. 2 And immediately I was in the spirit:Colossians 1..giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: 13 who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 14 in whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins: tune: Richmond (Please scroll down)http://www.stempublishing.com/hymns/ss/index/tunestune: Wiltshire http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/the_lords_my_shepherd_ill_not_want2.htmltune: Irishhttp://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/tmibwfg.htm

... a different sort of day, with a new liberty, as if something has changed in the heavenlies with regard to my life, for ever.I worship thee, sweet Will of God,And all Thy ways adore,And every day I live, I longTo love Thee more and more.I have no cares, O blessed Will,For all my cares are Thine,I live in triumph, Lord, for Thou,Hast made Thy triumphs mine.Ride on, ride on triumphantly,Thou glorious Will, ride on!Faith's pilgrim sons, behind Thee takeThe road that Thou has gone.He always wins who sides with God,To him no chance is lost,God's will is sweetest to him whenIt triumphs at his cost.Ill that He blesses is our good,And unblest good is ill,And all is right, that seems most wrong,If it be His sweet Will.http://www.spiritualsongs.net/cgi-bin/display.pl?SongTune=Lloyd&method=perfect&view=tuneMatthew 21:4, 5.All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, 'Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.' (KJV)

...His most practical help in time of need.Jesu, Thy boundless love to meNo thought can reach, no tongue declare:O, knit my thankful heart to Thee,And reign without a rival there,Thine wholly, Thine alone I am:Be Thou alone my constant flame.O grant that nothing in my soulMay dwell, but Thy pure love alone;O, may Thy love possess me whole,My joy, my treasure and my crown,Strange fires far from my soul remove,My every act, word, thought, be love.O Love, how cheering is Thy ray!All pain before thy presence flies;Care, anguish, sorrow, melt awayWhere'er Thy healing beams arise;O Jesu, nothing may I see,Nothing hear, feel, or think but Thee!My Saviour, Thou Thy love to meIn want, in pain, in shame, hast showed,For me on the accursed treeThou pouredst forth Thy guiltless blood;Thy wounds upon my heart impress,Nor aught shall the loved stamp efface.O that I as a little childMay follow Thee, nor ever restTill sweetly, Thou hast poured Thy mildAnd lowly mind into my breast.Nor may we ever parted beTill I become one spirit with Thee.What in Thy love possess I not?My Star by night, my Sun by day;My Spring of Life when parched with drought,My Wine to cheer, my Bread to stay,My Strength, my Shield, my safe Abode,My robe before the throne of God!Unwearied may I this pursue,Dauntless to the high prize aspire;Hourly within my breast renewThis holy flame, this heavenly fire;And day and night be all my careTo guard this sacred treasure there.Tune: Pater Omniumwww.ccel.org/cceh/0007/x000768.htmMatthew 21:14, 22 And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he healed them. And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. Malachi 41 For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the LORD of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch.2 But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall. (KJV)

... a great many small things accomplished, and grace from on High for two difficult things. Lord, thank you! :-)Thee will I love, my strength, my tower;Thee will I love, my joy, my crown;Thee will I love with all my power,In all my works, and thee alone!Thee will I love, till Thy pure fireFill my whole soul with chaste desire.Ah! Why did I so late Thee know,Thee, lovelier than the sons of men?Ah! Why did I no sooner goTo Thee, the only ease in pain?Ashamed, I sigh and inly mournThat I so late to Thee did turn!In darkness willingly I strayed:I sought Thee, yet from Thee I roved,For wide my wandering thoughts were spread;Thy creatures more than Thee I loved;And now, if more at length I see,‘Tis through Thy light, and comes from Thee.I thank Thee, Uncreated Sun,That Thy bright beams on me have shined;I thank Thee, who has overthrownMy foes, and healed my wounded mind;I thank Thee, whose enlivening voiceBids my freed heart, in Thee, rejoice.Uphold me in the doubtful race,Nor suffer me again to stray;Strengthen my feet with steady pace,Still to press forward in Thy way;My soul and flesh, O Lord of Might,Fill, satiate with Thy heavenly light.Give to my eyes refreshing tears;Give to my heart chaste, hallowed fires;Give to my soul, with filial fears,The love that all heaven’s host inspires;“That all my powers with all their mightIn Thy sole glory may unite.”Thee will I love, my joy, my crown!Thee will I love, my Lord ,my God!Thee will I love, beneath Thy frownOr smile, Thy sceptre or Thy rod.What though my flesh and heart decay?Thee shall I love in endless day!Tune: Adoro Te (St. Chrysostom) http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/m/jmylmgma.htm Revelation 21:23And the city [new Jerusalem] had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb the light thereof. Job 9:21 Though I were perfect, yet would I not know my soul: I would despise my life. Job 13:15a Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him...

... His faithfulness; His word which speaks faith into my being as I believe Him; His word which speaks faith into your being, as you believe Him; His word which created the heavens and the earth and all that is in them; His Word, by whom and for whom and in whom all things consist. Hallelujah, Lord! May Your Name be magnified in the earth.(Metrical) Psalm 931 The Lord doth reign, and clothed is he with majesty most bright; His works do show him clothed to be, and girt about with might. The world is also stablishèd, that it cannot depart. 2 Thy throne is fixed of old, and thou from everlasting art. 3 The floods, O Lord, have lifted up, they lifted up their voice; The floods have lifted up their waves, and made a mighty noise. 4 But yet the Lord, that is on high, is more of might by far Than noise of many waters is, or great sea-billows are. 5 Thy testimonies ev'ry one in faithfulness excel; And holiness for ever, Lord, thine house becometh well.http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/god_is_our_refuge_and_our_strength.html16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 17 and he is before all things, and by him all things consist. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all he might have the preeminence. 19 For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell; 20 and, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. 21 And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled 22 in the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight: 23 if ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard..'(KJV) Colossians 1Revelation 14:2 And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder: and I heard the voice of harpers harping with their harps: Revelation 19:6 And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.

...His utter faithfulness.(NKJV) Luke 9He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter answered and said, "The Christ of God." 21 And He strictly warned and commanded them to tell this to no one, 22 saying, "The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the third day." 23 Then He said to them all, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. 24 For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. 25 For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and is himself destroyed or lost? 26 For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words, of him the Son of Man will be ashamed when He comes in His own glory, and in His Father's, and of the holy angels.." 51 Now it came to pass, when the time had come for Him to be received up, that He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem, 52 and sent messengers before His face. And as they went, they entered a village of the Samaritans, to prepare for Him. 53 But they did not receive Him, because His face was set for the journey to Jerusalem. 54 And when His disciples James and John saw this, they said, "Lord, do You want us to command fire to come down from heaven and consume them, just as Elijah did?" 55 But He turned and rebuked them, and said,"You do not know what manner of spirit you are of. 56 For the Son of Man did not come to destroy men's lives but to save them." And they went to another village. 57 Now it happened as they journeyed on the road, that someone said to Him, "Lord, I will follow You wherever You go." 58 And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head." 59 Then He said to another, "Follow Me." But he said, "Lord, let me first go and bury my father." 60 Jesus said to him, "Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and preach the kingdom of God." 61 And another also said, "Lord, I will follow You, but let me first go and bid them farewell who are at my house." 62 But Jesus said to him, "No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God." Make me a captive, Lord, and then I shall be free.Force me to render up my sword, and I shall conqueror be.I sink in life’s alarms when by myself I stand;Imprison me within Thine arms, and strong shall be my hand.My heart is weak and poor until it master find;It has no spring of action sure, it varies with the wind.It cannot freely move till Thou has wrought its chain;Enslave it with Thy matchless love, and deathless it shall reign.My power is faint and low till I have learned to serve;It lacks the needed fire to glow, it lacks the breeze to nerve.It cannot drive the world until itself be driven;Its flag can only be unfurled when Thou shalt breathe from heaven.My will is not my own till Thou hast made it Thine;If it would reach a monarch’s throne, it must its crown resign.It only stands unbent amid the clashing strife,When on Thy bosom it has leant, and found in Thee its life.Tune: Leominsterhttp://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/tyolif.htm

... strength, progress, hope and the Light He shines on the dark places of my life.I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Come unto Me and rest;Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon My breast.”I came to Jesus as I was, weary and worn and sad;I found in Him a resting place, and He has made me glad.I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Behold, I freely giveThe living water; thirsty one, stoop down, and drink, and live.”I came to Jesus, and I drank of that life giving stream;My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, and now I live in Him.I heard the voice of Jesus say, “I am this dark world’s Light;Look unto Me, thy morn shall rise, and all thy day be bright.”I looked to Jesus, and I found in Him my Star, my Sun;And in that light of life I’ll walk, till traveling days are done.Tune: Kingsfold (piano)http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/h/iheardtv.htmTune: Kingsfold (organ)http://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/istmpog2.htmJohn 8:12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. Matthew 514 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 11 28 Come unto me, all that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. John 737 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.39 (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)40 Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet. 41 Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, Shall Christ come out of Galilee? (KJV)

... releasing my heart from an ancient bondage. Amen and amen. Thank you, Lord! :-)And can it be, that I should gainAn interest in the Saviour's blood?Died He for me who caused His pain?For me who Him to death pursued?Amazing love! How can it beThat Thou, my God, shoud'st died for me?Amazing love! How can it beThat Thou, my God, shoud'st died for me?'Tis mystery all! The Immortal dies!Who can explore His strange design?In vain the first-born seraph triesTo sound the depths of Love Divine.'Tis mercy all! Let earth adore;Let angel minds inquire no more.'Tis mercy all! Let earth adore;Let angel minds inquire no more.He left His Father's throne above,(So free, so infinite His grace!)Emptied Himself of all but love,And bled for Adam's helpless race;'Tis mercy all, immense and free!For, O my God, it found out me!'Tis mercy all, immense and free!For, O my God, it found out me!Long my imprisoned spirit lay,Fast bound in sin and nature's night:Thine eye diffused a quickening ray;I woke; the dungeon flamed with light;My chains fell off, my heart was free,I rose, went forth, and followed Thee.My chains fell off, my heart was free,I rose, went forth, and followed Thee.Still the small inward voice I hear,That whispers all my sins forgiven;Still the atoning blood is near,That keeps me clean and fit for Heaven;I feel the life His wounds impart;I feel my Saviour in my heart.I feel the life His wounds impart;I feel my Saviour in my heart.No condemnation now I dread,Jesus, and all in Him, is mine;Alive in Him, my Living Head,And clothed in righteouness Divine.Bold I approach the eternal throneAnd claim the crown through Christ, my own.Bold I approach the eternal throneAnd claim the crown through Christ, my own.Tune: Sagina (and alternatives)http://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/acibtisg.htm2 Peter 2:19 While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage. Hebrews 212 Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee. 13 And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me.14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; 15 and deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. Romans 8:15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.

...the tender love and acceptance He mixes with conviction of sin, the refreshings of repentance and forgiveness.Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee.Take my moments and my days; let them flow in ceaseless praise.Take my hands, and let them move at the impulse of Thy love.Take my feet, and let them be swift and beautiful for Thee.Take my voice, and let me sing always, only, for my King.Take my lips, and let them be filled with messages from Thee.Take my silver and my gold; not a mite would I withhold.Take my intellect, and use every power as Thou shalt choose.Take my will, and make it Thine; it shall be no longer mine.Take my heart, it is Thine own; it shall be Thy royal throne.Take my love, my Lord, I pour at Thy feet its treasure store.Take myself, and I will be ever, only, all for Thee.Tune: Nottinghamhttp://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/take_my_life_and_let_it_be.html";And when He is come, He will convict the world of sin. . . ." John 16:8 (R.V.)Very few of us know anything about conviction of sin; we know the experience of being disturbed because of having done wrong things; but conviction of sin by the Holy Ghost blots out every relationship on earth and leaves one relationship only - "Against Thee, Thee only, have I sinned!" When a man is convicted of sin in this way, he knows with every power of his conscience that God dare not forgive him; if God did forgive him, the man would have a stronger sense of justice than God. God does forgive, but it cost the rending of His heart in the Death of Christ to enable Him to do so. The great miracle of the grace of God is that He forgives sin, and it is the death of Jesus Christ alone that enables the Divine nature to forgive and to remain true to itself in doing so. It is shallow nonsense to say that God forgives us because He is love. When we have been convicted of sin we will never say this again. The love of God means Calvary, and nothing less; the love of God is spelt on the Cross and nowhere else. The only ground on which God can forgive me is through the Cross of my Lord. There, His conscience is satisfied.Forgiveness means not merely that I am saved from hell and made right for heaven (no man would accept forgiveness on such a level); forgiveness means that I am forgiven into a recreated relationship, into identification with God in Christ. The miracle of Redemption is that God turns me, the unholy one, into the standard of Himself, the Holy One, by putting into me a new disposition, the disposition of Jesus Christ.Oswald ChambersRomans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

... His everlasting love.Such love, pure as the whitest snow; such love weeps for the shame I know; such love, paying the debt I owe; O Jesus, such love. Such love, stilling my restlessness; such love, filling my emptiness; such love, showing me holiness; O Jesus, such love. Such love, springs from eternity, such love, streaming through history, such love, fountain of life to me; O Jesus, such love. © 1988 Make Way Music http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/such_love_pure_as_the_whitest_snow.htmlPsalm 427 Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterspouts: all thy waves and thy billows are gone over me. 8 Yet the LORD will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life. Psalm 106:48 Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the LORD.

... His strength, and changes... being able to make changes as well as put them into practice.Romans 13:12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. Colossians 38 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. 9 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; 10 and have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: 12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13 forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. 14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One, is here;come bow before Him now with reverence and fear:in Him no sin is found - we stand on holy ground.Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One, is here. Be still, for the glory of the Lord is shining all around;He burns with holy fire, with splendour He is crowned:how awesome is the sight - our radiant King of light! Be still, for the glory of the Lord is shining all around. Be still, for the power of the Lord is moving in this place: He comes to cleanse and heal, to minister His grace – no work too hard for Him. In faith receive from Him. Be still, for the power of the Lord is moving in this place. ©1986 Kingsway’s Thankyou Music http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/be_still_for_the_presence_of_the_lord.html

Psalm 188 There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured: coals were kindled by it. 9 He bowed the heavens also, and came down: and darkness was under his feet.10 And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly: yea, he did fly upon the wings of the wind.11 He made darkness his secret place; his pavilion round about him were dark waters [and] thick clouds of the skies.12 At the brightness before him his thick clouds passed, hail and coals of fire.13 The LORD also thundered in the heavens, and the Highest gave his voice; hail and coals of fire.14 Yea, he sent out his arrows, and scattered them; and he shot out lightnings, and discomfited them.15 Then the channels of waters were seen, and the foundations of the world were discovered at thy rebuke, O LORD, at the blast of the breath of thy nostrils.16 He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters.17 He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me.18 They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.19 He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me. Amen, Lord. Today, I'm praising You for Your goodness to me... the new work begun by Your Spirit... Thank you, Lord! :-)Tune: Hanover (Please scroll down.)http://www.stempublishing.com/hymns/ss/index/tunesO worship the King, all glorious above,O gratefully sing His power and His love;Our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days,Pavilioned in splendor, and girded with praise.O tell of His might, O sing of His grace,Whose robe is the light, Whose canopy space,His chariots of wrath the deep thunderclouds form,And dark is His path on the wings of the storm.The earth with its store of wonders untold,Almighty, Thy power hath founded of old;Established it fast by a changeless decree,And round it hath cast, like a mantle, the sea.Thy bountiful care, what tongue can recite?It breathes in the air, it shines in the light;It streams from the hills, it descends to the plain,And sweetly distills in the dew and the rain.Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail,In Thee do we trust, nor find Thee to fail;Thy mercies how tender, how firm to the end,Our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend.O measureless might! Ineffable Love!While angels delight to hymn Thee above,The humbler creation, though feeble their lays,With true adoration shall lisp to Thy praise.

... His unfaltering love and faithfulness.A wonderful Savior is Jesus my Lord,A wonderful Savior to me;He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock,Where rivers of pleasure I see.RefrainHe hideth my soul in the cleft of the rockThat shadows a dry, thirsty land;He hideth my life in the depths of His love,And covers me there with His hand,And covers me there with His hand.A wonderful Savior is Jesus my Lord,He taketh my burden away;He holdeth me up, and I shall not be moved,He giveth me strength as my day.RefrainWith numberless blessings each moment He crowns,And filled with His fullness divine,I sing in my rapture, oh, glory to GodFor such a Redeemer as mine!RefrainWhen clothed in His brightness, transported I riseTo meet Him in clouds of the sky,His perfect salvation, His wonderful loveI’ll shout with the millions on high.Refrainhttp://www.wicketgate.co.uk/e44_s21.htmlMatthew 2415 When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:) 16 then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains: 17 let him which is on the housetop not come down to take any thing out of his house: 18 neither let him which is in the field return back to take his clothes. 19 And woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days! 20 But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day: 21 for then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. 22 And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.

...healing me in answer to the prayer of a sister, giving me a glad heart and a great deal of peace.My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine;For Thee all the follies of sin I resign.My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou;If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.I love Thee because Thou has first loved me,And purchased my pardon on Calvary’s tree.I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow;If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.I’ll love Thee in life, I will love Thee in death,And praise Thee as long as Thou lendest me breath;And say when the death dew lies cold on my brow,If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.In mansions of glory and endless delight,I’ll ever adore Thee in heaven so bright;I’ll sing with the glittering crown on my brow;If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.http://ingeb.org/spiritua/myjesusi.html(NKJV) 1 Peter 2:1 Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, 3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 4 Coming to Him a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God - precious, 5 you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. John 4:31 In the meantime His disciples urged Him, saying, "Rabbi, eat." 32 But He said to them, "I have food to eat of which you do not know." 33 Therefore the disciples said to one another, "Has anyone brought Him to eat?" 34 Jesus said to them, "My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work. 35 Do you not say, 'There are still four months and comes the harvest'? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest! 36 And he who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit for eternal life, that both he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together. 37 For in this the saying is true: 'One sows and another reaps.' 38 I sent you to reap that for which you have not labored; others have labored, and you have entered into their labors."

... new life in Christ; for the miracle of instantly answered prayer; for fellowship in the Spirit with saints above and below, far and near; for the peace which comes with knowing Him.When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,When sorrows like sea billows roll;Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,It is well, it is well, with my soul.RefrainIt is well, with my soul,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 has regarded my helpless estate,And hath shed His own blood for my soul.RefrainMy sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!My sin, not in part but the whole,Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!RefrainFor me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live:If Jordan above me shall roll,No pang shall be mine, for in death as in lifeThou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul.RefrainBut, Lord, ‘tis for Thee, for Thy coming we wait,The sky, not the grave, is our goal;Oh trump of the angel! Oh voice of the Lord!Blessèd hope, blessèd rest of my soul!Refrainhttp://www.grace24u.org/itiswell.htmlThe LORD is my Shepherd... (Ps 23:1)(KJV) Jeremiah 14 Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, 5 'Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee; I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.'6 Then said I, 'Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child'. 7 But the LORD said unto me, 'Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak. 8 Be not afraid of their faces for I am with thee to deliver thee', saith the LORD.9 Then the LORD put forth his hand, and touched my mouth. And the LORD said unto me, 'Behold, I have put my words in thy mouth. 10 See, I have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant'... 17 Thou therefore gird up thy loins, and arise, and speak unto them all that I command thee: be not dismayed at their faces, lest I confound thee before them. 18 For, behold, I have made thee this day a defenced city, and an iron pillar, and brasen walls against the whole land, against the kings of Judah, against the princes thereof, against the priests thereof, and against the people of the land. 19 And they shall fight against thee; but they shall not prevail against thee; for I am with thee, saith the LORD, to deliver thee'.

... opening my mind and the ears of my heart to hear His word... leading and teaching that my life might glorify Him alone...God, the omnipotent! King Who ordainestGreat winds Thy clarions, lightnings Thy sword;Show forth Thy pity on high where Thou reignest,Give to us peace in our time, O Lord.God the all merciful! Earth hath forsakenThy ways of blessedness, slighted Thy Word;Bid not Thy wrath in its terrors awaken;Give to us peace in our time, O Lord.God the all righteous One! Man hath defied Thee;Yet to eternity standeth Thy Word,Falsehood and wrong shall not tarry beside Thee;Give to us peace in our time, O Lord.God the all wise! By the fire of Thy chastening,Earth shall to freedom and truth be restored;Through the thick darkness Thy kingdom is hastening;Thou wilt give peace in Thy time, O Lord.Tune: Russian Hymnhttp://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/gtokwo.htm(NKJV) Romans 51 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.Romans 824 For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees?25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance. 26 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. 27 Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God. 28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

... the big changes He's walking me through, as I keep my eyes on Him and trust Him completely.O JOYFUL sound of gospel grace! Christ shall in me appear; I, even I, shall see his face, I shall be holy here. This heart shall be his constant home; I hear his Spirit's cry, "Surely," he saith, "I quickly come," He saith, who cannot lie. The glorious crown of righteousness To me reached out I view; Conqueror through him, I soon shall seize, And wear it as my due. The promised land, from Pisgah's top, I now exult to see; My hope is full (O glorious hope!) Of immortality. He visits now the house of clay, He shakes his future home; O wouldst thou, Lord, on this glad day, Into thy temple come! With me, I know, I feel, thou art; But this cannot suffice, Unless thou plantest in my heart A constant paradise. My earth thou waterest from on high, But make it all a pool; Spring up, O well, I ever cry, Spring up within my soul! Come, O my God, thyself reveal, Fill all this mighty void; Thou only canst my spirit fill: Come, O my God, my God! Fulfil, fulfil my large desires, Large as infinity; Give, give me all my soul requires, All, all that is in thee! Tune: Richmond (Please scroll down)http://www.stempublishing.com/hymns/ss/index/tunes(NKJV) Isaiah 355 Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened,And the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. 6 Then the lame shall leap like a deer, And the tongue of the dumb sing. For waters shall burst forth in the wilderness,And streams in the desert.7 The parched ground shall become a pool,And the thirsty land springs of water;In the habitation of jackals, where each lay,There shall be grass with reeds and rushes. Isaiah 551 "Ho! Everyone who thirsts, Come to the waters; And you who have no money, Come, buy and eat. Yes, come, buy wine and milk Without money and without price.2 Why do you spend money for what is not bread,And your wages for what does not satisfy?Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good,And let your soul delight itself in abundance. 3 Incline your ear, and come to Me. Hear, and your soul shall live; And I will make an everlasting covenant with you -- The sure mercies of David. John 116 And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace.17 For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

... His kindness ministered to me through loving saints...Psalm 247 Ye gates, lift up your heads on high; ye doors that last for aye, Be lifted up, that so the King of glory enter may. 8 But who of glory is the King? The mighty Lord is this;Ev'n that same Lord, that great in might and strong in battle is.Ev'n that same Lord, that great in might and strong in battle is.9 Ye gates, lift up your heads; ye doors, doors that do last for aye, Be lifted up, that so the King of glory enter may. 10 But who is he that is the King, The King of glory? who is this? The Lord of hosts, and none but he, the King of glory is. The Lord of hosts, and none but he, the King of glory is.AddendumHallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!Amen! Amen! Amen!Tune: St George's (Edinburgh)http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/ye_gates_lift_up_your_heads_on_high.html(NKJV) Isaiah 6018… But you shall call your walls Salvation, And your gates Praise. Matt 219 Then the multitudes who went before and those who followed cried out, saying: "Hosanna to the Son of David! 'Blessed is He who comes in the name of the LORD!' Hosanna in the highest!"10 And when He had come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, "Who is this?"11 So the multitudes said, "This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth of Galilee."12 Then Jesus went into the temple of GodMatthew 27:54 So when the centurion and those with him, who were guarding Jesus, saw the earthquake and the things that had happened, they feared greatly, saying, "Truly this was the Son of God!" Rev 17:14and the Lamb will overcome them, for He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and those with Him are called, chosen, and faithful."

... making me grow. For letting me see I'm stronger - and I know that's only because of His work in me over the passing weeks and months; I am truly encouraged by the love which encompasses me through the Spirit's ministry.Jesu, we follow Thee,In all Thy footsteps tread,And pant for full conformityTo our exalted Head.We would, we would partake,Thy every state below,And suffer all things for Thy sakeAnd to Thy glory do.We in Thy birth are born,Sustain Thy grief and loss,Share in Thy want, and shame, and scorn,And die upon Thy cross.Baptised into Thy death, We sink into Thy grave,Till Thou the quickening Spirit breathe,And to the utmost save.Thou saidst "Where'er I amThere shall my servant be,"Master, the welcome word we claim,And die to live with Thee.To us who share Thy painThy joy shall soon be given,And we shall in Thy glory reign,For Thou are now in heaven.http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0002/x000256.htmFor this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God. For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously: Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls. (KJV) 1 Peter 2:19 - 25He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand. He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities. Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors. Isaiah 53:3, 10 - 12

... peace. And the sweetness of His love. And for slightly more pressure, Lord, I will praise You. Come, ye disconsolate, where'er ye languish. Come to the mercy seat, fervently kneel. Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish; earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Joy of the desolate, light of the straying, hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure! Here speaks the Comforter, tenderly saying, "Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot cure." Here see the bread of life; waters flowing forth from the throne of God, pure from above. Come to the feast of love; come, ever knowing earth has no sorrow but heaven can remove.Tune: Consolator (Link under MIDI FILE)http://www.tagnet.org/digitalhymnal/en/dh477.html4 So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre. 5 And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying; yet went he not in. 6 Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie, 7 and the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself. 8 Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed. 9 For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the dead. 10 Then the disciples went away again unto their own home. 11 But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre, 12 and seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. 13 And they say unto her, 'Woman, why weepest thou?' She saith unto them, 'Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him.' 14 And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus. 15 Jesus saith unto her, 'Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou?' She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, 'Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.' 16 Jesus saith unto her, 'Mary'. She turned herself, and saith unto him, 'Rabboni'; which is to say, Master. (KJV) John 20

... more of Himself - and peace and sustenance.Jesus, my eyes are unto Thee,For Thou art all I long to seeSince Thou hast suffered on the tree,That I might live.Jesus, my heart is fixed on Thee,Waiting for all Thou hast for me,Seeking a closer walk with Thee,Thy paths to see.Jesus, my soul still pants for Thee,For Thou are all in all to me,And when Thy blessed face I'll see,At rest I'll be.Jesus, for Thy great love, I yearn,Even for those, God's ways who spurn,That through Thy love from death they'll turn,To Thee and live.Oh! That my steps may quickened beTo follow Him who still loves me,And bids me through eternity,With Him to dwell.Jesus, of Him shall be my song,Who loved me patiently and long,My life, my all, henceforth belong,To Him alone.Tune: Hanford (Sullivan) (usual tune: Troyte's Chant)http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/m/jmsavior.htm26 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, "Take, eat; this is My body." 27 Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. 28 For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. 29 But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father's kingdom." 30 And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. (NKJV) Matthew 26

... working His death in me, giving me grace and strength, hope and encouragement.... Hallelujah! :-) Eternal Light! eternal Light!How pure the soul must beWhen, placed within Thy searching sight,It shrinks not, but with calm delightCan live, and look on Thee!The spirits that surround Thy throneMay bear the burning bliss;But that is surely theirs alone,Since they have never, never knownA fallen world like this.O how shall I, whose native sphereIs dark, whose mind is dim,Before the Ineffable appear,And on my naked spirit bearThat uncreated beam?There is a way for man to riseTo that sublime abode:An offering and a sacrifice,A Holy Spirit’s energies,An Advocate with God.These, these prepare us for the sightOf holiness above;The sons of ignorance and night,May dwell in the eternal Light,Through the eternal Love.Tune: Newcastlehttp://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/e/t/etelight.htmAnd, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands: they shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment; and as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail. But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool? Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation? Hebrews 1:10 - 14But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.... that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; and deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. Hebrews 2:9, 14 + 15...this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; from henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool.Hebrews 10:12 - 14...God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) and hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:Ephesians 2:4 - 6... ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels, to the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect, and to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.Hebrews 12:22 - 24 Wherefore ...let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.Hebrews 12:1 + 2 (KJV)

... His word to my heart... for spiritual ears to hear Him and each other's cries.Rise up, O men of God!Have done with lesser things;Give heart and soul and mind and strengthTo serve the King of kings.Rise up, O men of God!His Kingdom tarries long;Bring in the day of brotherhood,And end the night of wrong.Rise up, O men of God!The Church for you doth wait:His strength shall make your spirit strong,Her service make you great.Lift high the cross of Christ!Tread where his feet have trod;As brothers of the Son of ManRise up, O men of God. Tune: Carlislehttp://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/suabtl.htm(KJV) 1 Timothy 612 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold of eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 13 I urge you in the sight of God who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus who witnessed the good confession before Pontius Pilate, 14 that you keep this commandment without spot, blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ's appearing, 15 which He will manifest in His own time, He who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings and Lord of lords, 16 who alone has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen or can see, to whom honor and everlasting power. Amen.

... His grace; and for giving me a new song.Holy, holy, holy is the Lord!Sing, O ye people, gladly adore Him;Let the mountains tremble at His word;Let the hills be joyful before Him;Mighty in wisdom, boundless in mercy,Great is Jehovah, King over all.RefrainHoly, holy, holy is the Lord!Let the hills be joyful before Him.Praise Him, praise Him! shout aloud for joy,Watchman of Zion, herald the story;Sin and death His kingdom shall destroy;All the earth shall sing of His glory;Praise Him, ye angels, ye who behold Him,Robed in His splendor, matchless, divine.RefrainKing eternal, blessèd be His Name!So may His children gladly adore Him;When in Heav’n we join the happy strain,When we cast our bright crowns before Him;There in His likeness joyful awaking,There we shall see Him, there we shall sing:Refrainhttp://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/h/hhhistlo.htm(NKJV) Revelation 41 After these things I looked, and behold, a door open in heaven. And the first voice which I heard like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, "Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this." 2 Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne set in heaven, and One sat on the throne. 3 And He who sat there was like a jasper and a sardius stone in appearance; and a rainbow around the throne, in appearance like an emerald. 4 Around the throne twenty-four thrones, and on the thrones I saw twenty-four elders sitting, clothed in white robes; and they had crowns of gold on their heads. 5 And from the throne proceeded lightnings, thunderings, and voices. Seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God. 6 Before the throne a sea of glass, like crystal. And in the midst of the throne, and around the throne, four living creatures full of eyes in front and in back. 7 The first living creature like a lion, the second living creature like a calf, the third living creature had a face like a man, and the fourth living creature like a flying eagle. 8 The four living creatures, each having six wings, were full of eyes around and within. And they do not rest day or night, saying: "Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, Who was and is and is to come!" 9 Whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to Him who sits on the throne, who lives forever and ever, 10 the twenty-four elders fall down before Him who sits on the throne and worship Him who lives forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying: 11 "You are worthy, O Lord, To receive glory and honor and power; For You created all things, And by Your will they exist and were created." Philippians 3:12bI press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me.

... His challenges to my complacency... And His help, and the assurance He is bringing His will to pass as I walk with Him.When I survey the wondrous crossOn which the Prince of glory died,My richest gain I count but loss,And pour contempt on all my pride.Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,Save in the death of Christ my God!All the vain things that charm me most,I sacrifice them to His blood.See from His head, His hands, His feet,Sorrow and love flow mingled down!Did e’er such love and sorrow meet,Or thorns compose so rich a crown?His dying crimson, like a robe,Spreads o’er His body on the tree;Then I am dead to all the globe,And all the globe is dead to me.Were the whole realm of nature mine,That were a present far too small;Love so amazing, so divine,Demands my soul, my life, my all.Tune: Gift of Lovehttp://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/m/s/f/msfmened.htmGenesis 5022 So Joseph dwelt in Egypt, he and his father's household. And Joseph lived one hundred and ten years. 23 Joseph saw Ephraim's children to the third generation. The children of Machir, the son of Manasseh, were also brought up on Joseph's knees. 24 And Joseph said to his brethren, "I am dying; but God will surely visit you, and bring you out of this land to the land of which He swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob." 25 Then Joseph took an oath from the children of Israel, saying, "God will surely visit you, and you shall carry up my bones from here." 26 So Joseph died, being one hundred and ten years old; and they embalmed him, and he was put in a coffin in Egypt.Philippians 38 Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith; 10 that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death, 11 if, by any means, I may attain to the resurrection from the dead. 12 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, 14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

... practical progress; peace of heart and mind, and the operation of the Holy Spirit to bring the Lord's word to my soul and spirit.14 For by one offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified. 15 But the Holy Spirit also witnesses to us; for after He had said before, 16 "This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, says the LORD: I will put My laws into their hearts, and in their minds I will write them," 17 then He adds, "Their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more."18 Now where there is remission of these, there is no longer an offering for sin.19 Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, 21 and having a High Priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. (NKJV) Hebrews 10Within the Veil! Be this, beloved, thy portion,Within the secret of thy Lord to dwell;Beholding Him, until His face Thy glory,Thy life, His love, thy lips, His praise shall tell.Within the Veil! For only as thou gazestUpon the matchless beauty of His face,Can'st thou become a living revelationOf His great heart of love, His untold grace.Within the Veil! His fragrance pour'd upon thee,Without the Veil, that fragrance shed abroad;Within the Veil, His hand shall tune the musicWhich sounds on earth the praises of thy Lord.Within the Veil, thy spirit deeply anchored,Thou walkest calm above a world of strife;Within the Veil, thy soul with Him united,Shall live on earth His resurrection life.Tune: Morning Starhttp://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/r/brightes.htmTune: Praisehttp://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/p/y/pyjehova.htmTune: Willingham (Abt)http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/r/trusthet.htmNote: the original tune for these words is not available online.

... fresh and true fellowship with a precious brother and, a glorious day to make a journey.11 But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. (NKJV) Romans 8Break Thou the bread of life, dear Lord to me,as Thou didst break the bread beside the sea;beyond the sacred page I seek Thee, Lord;my spirit longs for Thee, Thou living Word! Thou art the bread of life, O Lord, to me,Thy holy word the truth that saveth me;give me to eat and live with Thee above,teach me to love Thy truth, for Thou art love. O send Thy Spirit, Lord, now unto me,that He may touch my eyes, and make me see;show me the truth concealed within Thy word,and in Thy book revealed I see Thee, Lord. Bless Thou the bread of life to me, to me,as Thou didst bless the loaves by Galilee;then shall all bondage cease, all fetters fall,and I shall find my peace, my all in all! Tune: Lathburyhttp://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/break_thou_the_bread_of_life.htmlAnd we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?Who shall bring a charge against God's elect?It is God who justifies.Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us.Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written: "For Your sake we are killed all day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter." Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (NKJV) Romans 8:28 - 38

...a normal day.... a day of victories and challenges... And the Lord's help.I love to tell the story of unseen things above,Of Jesus and His glory, of Jesus and His love.I love to tell the story, because I know ’tis true;It satisfies my longings as nothing else can do.I love to tell the story; more wonderful it seemsThan all the golden fancies of all our golden dreams.I love to tell the story, it did so much for me;And that is just the reason I tell it now to thee.I love to tell the story; ’tis pleasant to repeatWhat seems, each time I tell it, more wonderfully sweet.I love to tell the story, for some have never heardThe message of salvation from God’s own holy Word.I love to tell the story, for those who know it bestSeem hungering and thirsting to hear it like the rest.And when, in scenes of glory, I sing the new, new song,’Twill be the old, old story that I have loved so long.Tune: Angel's Storyhttp://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/hlwtfm.htm(NKJV) Mark 31 And He entered the synagogue again, and a man was there who had a withered hand. 2 So they watched Him closely, whether He would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they might accuse Him.3 And He said to the man who had the withered hand, "Step forward."4 Then He said to them, "Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do evil, to save life or to kill?" But they kept silent. 5 And when He had looked around at them with anger, being grieved by the hardness of their hearts, He said to the man, "Stretch out your hand." And he stretched it out, and his hand was restored as whole as the other.6 Then the Pharisees went out and immediately plotted with the Herodians against Him, how they might destroy Him. 7 But Jesus withdrew with His disciples to the sea. And a great multitude from Galilee followed Him, and from Judea 8 and Jerusalem and Idumea and beyond the Jordan; and those from Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude, when they heard how many things He was doing, came to Him.9 So He told His disciples that a small boat should be kept ready for Him because of the multitude, lest they should crush Him.10 For He healed many, so that as many as had afflictions pressed about Him to touch Him.11 And the unclean spirits, whenever they saw Him, fell down before Him and cried out, saying, "You are the Son of God." Mark 140 Now a leper came to Him, imploring Him, kneeling down to Him and saying to Him, "If You are willing, You can make me clean." 41 Then Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched out His hand and touched him, and said to him, "I am willing; be cleansed." 42 As soon as He had spoken, immediately the leprosy left him, and he was cleansed. 43 And He strictly warned him and sent him away at once, 44 and said to him, "See that you say nothing to anyone; but go your way, show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing those things which Moses commanded, as a testimony to them."45 However, he went out and began to proclaim it freely, and to spread the matter, so that Jesus could no longer openly enter the city, but was outside in deserted places; and they came to Him from every direction.

... speaking to me very clearly about love, in several different ways, one after another, and for chastening as well as melting and encouraging, my heart and spirit.ChorusO - - - what a peace!m :- |- :m .,r|m :- |- :- |O - - - what a peace!f :- |- :f .,m|f :- |- :- |O - - - what a peace!m :- |- :m .,r|m :- |- :- |Ne- -ver to cease.r :- |r :d |r :- |- :- | O - - - what a peace!m :- |- :m .,r|m :- |- :- |Starts in my heart;f :- |f : m |f :- |- :- |O - - - what a peacem :- |- :m .,r|m :- |- :- |I - have from God.f :- |m :r |d :- |- :- |Fa- ther in heav'n,m :- |m :r |m :- |- :- |Li-fe you have giv'n,f :- |f :m |f :- |- :- |Love you have shown,m :- |m :r |m :- |- :- |I' -d never known!r :- |r :d |r :- |- :- |Songs are begun!m :- |m :r |m :- |- :- |Prai-ses are sung!f :- |f :m |f :- |- :- |J- oy is de-fin'd!m :- |m :r |m :- |- :- |Peace to mankind!f :- |m :r |d :- |- :- |ChorusI put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. 7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God; 9 who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began, 10 but is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel: 11 whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles. 12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. 13 Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. 14 That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us. (KJV) 2 Timothy 1

...feeding my soul with new clarity from His written word...SAVIOUR of all, to thee we bow,And own thee faithful to thy word;We hear thy voice, and open nowOur hearts to entertain our Lord. Come in, come in, thou heavenly guest,Delight in what thyself hast given;On thy own gifts and graces feast,And make the contrite heart thy heaven. Touched by an unction from above,Our eyes are opened to perceiveThe mystery of redeeming love,The death by which alone we live.Smell the sweet odour of our prayers,Our sacrifice of praise approve,And treasure up our gracious tears,And rest in thy redeeming love. Beneath thy shadow let us sit,Call us thy friends, and love, and bride,And bid us freely drink and eatThy dainties, and be satisfied. O let us on thy fulness feed,And eat thy flesh, and drink thy blood!Jesu, thy blood is drink indeed,Jesu, thy flesh is angels' food. The heavenly manna faith imparts,Faith makes thy fulness all our own;We feed upon thee in our hearts,And find that heaven and thou are one. Beholding as with open faceThe glory of the Lord, we goFrom strength to strength, from grace to grace,And perfect holiness below.Tune: Williamshttp://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/t/lthsasmt.htm(NKJV) John 3:29 - 36"He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom's voice. Therefore this joy of mine is fulfilled.He must increase, but I must decrease. He who comes from above is above all; he who is of the earth is earthly and speaks of the earth. He who comes from heaven is above all. And what He has seen and heard, that He testifies; and no one receives His testimony. He who has received His testimony has certified that God is true. For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God does not give the Spirit by measure. The Father loves the Son, and has given all things into His hand. He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him."

... being free to walk in newness of life; being part of the Body of Christ on earth... Joy, love, and peace, through the ministry of the Holy Spirit.You are the King of glory, You are the Prince of Peace, You are the Lord of heaven and earth, You’re the Son of righteousness. Angels bow down before You, worship and adore, for You have the words of eternal life, You are Jesus Christ the Lord. Hosanna to the Son of David! Hosanna to the King of kings! Glory in the highest heaven, for Jesus the Messiah reigns! ©1978 Springtide/Word Music http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/you_are_the_king_of_glory.htmlSimon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, according as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; and to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; and to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins. Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: for so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth. Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance; knowing that shortly I must put off my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me. (KJV) 2 Peter 1:1 - 14

... the rest of faith; the constancy of peace; for being able to pray in the Spirit; for being able to worship Him wholeheartedly!(KJV) Philippians 31 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord....... 3 we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.Philippians 41 Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, dearly beloved. 2 I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord. 3 And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life. 4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: again I say, Rejoice. 5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.No more veil! God bids me enter By the new and living way – Not in trembling hope I venture,Boldly I His call obey:There, with Him, my God I meet,(or) - There with Him my God I face,God upon the mercy seat. - God upon the throne of grace.In the robes of spotless whiteness,With the blood of priceless worth,He has gone into the brightness,Christ rejected from the earth – Christ accepted there on high,And in Him do I draw nigh.Oh, the welcome I have found there,God in all His love made known!Oh, the glories that surround there,Those accepted in His Son!Who can tell the depths of blissSpoken by a Father’s kiss?One with Him, O Lord, before Thee, There I live, and yet not I;Christ it is who there adores Thee;Who more dear, or who more nigh?All the Father’s heart mine own –Mine – and yet His Son’s alone.All the worth I have before himIs the value of the Blood;I present when I adore Him,Christ the first-fruits unto God;Him with joy doth God behold,Thus is my acceptance told.http://www.spiritualsongs.net/cgi-bin/display.pl?SongTune=Evening%20Prayer&method=perfect&view=tune

For answering prayers, quicker than requested.I've been stating to the Lord 'Lord, You want me to write a book? well, then I pray that all the words will be from YOU and YOU only'.He has impressed this on my heart for a time. And last night DURING WORK, I got the title of the book and 5 chapters of it (just titles)I told about 10 people and everyone is like 'wow!' me too!! Praise God!! I'm excited on where God is taking me to write this.It could take 5 years to complete or 2 days, but I never even thought I'd be thinking about a book NOW in my life, but instead thought it would be 2 years from now. He gave me the titles, WOW! wow!!!!!!!!!!!!God is AMAZING!!

... continuing to lead spiritually and practically, that I may know and love Him more. I will rejoice in You and be glad,I will extol Your love more than wine!Draw me unto You and let us run together;I will rejoice in You and be glad!I will rejoice in You and be glad,I will extol Your love more than wine!Draw me unto You and let us run together;I will rejoice in You and be glad!I will rejoice in You and be glad,I will extol Your love more than wine!Draw me unto You and let us run together;I will rejoice in You and be glad!(Sorry, this is a golden oldie and no tune online.)(NASB) Song of Solomon 2:1 " I am the rose of Sharon, The lily of the valleys." 2 " Like a lily among the thorns, So is my darling among the maidens." 3 " Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest, So is my beloved among the young men. In his shade I took great delight and sat down,And his fruit was sweet to my taste.4 "He has brought me to his banquet hall,And his banner over me is love.5 "Sustain me with raisin cakes, Refresh me with apples, Because I am lovesick.6 "Let his left hand be under my head And his right hand embrace me."7 " I adjure you, O daughters of Jerusalem,By the gazelles or by the hinds of the field,That you do not arouse or awaken my love Until she pleases." 8 " Listen! My beloved! Behold, he is coming, Climbing on the mountains, Leaping on the hills!9 "My beloved is like a gazelle or a young stag.Behold, he is standing behind our wall,He is looking through the windows,He is peering through the lattice.10 "My beloved responded and said to me, `Arise, my darling, my beautiful one, And come along.

... a very precious time enjoying His written word, moments of glorious revelation and quiet rejoicing in truth.Jesus, my strength and righteousness,My Saviour, and my King,Triumphantly, Thy name I bless,Thy conquering name I sing;Thou, Lord, hast magnified Thy name,Thou hast maintained Thy cause,And I enjoy the glorious shame,The scandal of Thy cross.This is the saving power of God;Whoe'er this word receive,Feel all the effects of Jesu's blood,And sensibly believe;Saved from the guilt and power of sinBy instantaneous grace,They trust to have Thy life brought in,And always see Thy face.The pure in heart Thy face shall seeBefore they hence remove,Redeemed from all iniquity,And perfected in love.This is the great salvation! This The prize at which we aim,The end of faith, the hidden bliss,The new, mysterious name.The name inscribed in the white stone,The unbeginning Word,The mystery so long unknown,The secret of the Lord.The living bread sent down from heaven,The saints' and angels' food,The immortal seed, the little leaven,The effluence of God!The tree of life, that blooms and growsIn the midst of paradise,The pure and living stream, that flows Back to its native skies;The Spirit's law, the covenant seal,The eternal righteousness,The glorious joy unspeakable,The unutterable peace!The treasure in the gospel-field,The wisdom from above,Hid from the wise, to babes revealed,The precious pearl of love;The mystic power of godliness,The end of death and sin,The antepast of heavnly bliss,The kingdom fixed within.The Morning Star, that glittering bright,Shines to the perfect day,The Sun of Righteousness - the Light,The Life, the Truth, the Way!The image of the living God,His nature, and His mind,Himself He hath on us bestowed,And all in Christ we find.Tune: Goshen (in section 'CMD (8.6.8.6.D)') http://www.nisbett.com/hymns/Mus_cm.htm(NKJV) Revelation 2:17 "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna to eat. And I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it." (NASB) Exodus 28:30 "You shall put in the breastpiece of judgment the Urim and the Thummim, and they shall be over Aaron's heart when he goes in before the LORD; and Aaron shall carry the judgment of the sons of Israel over his heart before the LORD continually." Numbers 27:21 And he shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who shall ask counsel for him after the judgment of Urim before the LORD: at his word shall they go out, and at his word they shall come in, both he, and all the children of Israel with him, even all the congregation. (NKJV) John 10:7 - 10Then Jesus said to them again, "Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who came before Me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not hear them. I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have more abundantly. Revelation 221 And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb. 2 In the middle of its street, and on either side of the river, was the tree of life, which bore twelve fruits, each yielding its fruit every month. The leaves of the tree for the healing of the nations.

For saving me and my familyMy new job,My husband and 5 kids,Have always been able to pay our bills without fail.Money coming from nowhere at just the right time,For helping me through 5 pregnancies,For giving me strength when Ive had to take my kids to the hospital,For helping me recover from two broken bones in my ankle when I fell off a ladder working on our house,For giving me strength when my mother was dying,For our home,For our health,For being able to live in the last days,For the opportunity to share Christ,For this websight and the owner of it and all these wonderful brothers and sisters I have! :)

... speaking to me through others of His love, and patience, and good cheer.Psalm 27:1 - 6 (Metrical)The Lord's my light and saving health, who shall make me dismayed? My life's strength is the Lord, of whom then shall I be afraid?When as mine enemies and foes, most wicked persons all, To eat my flesh against me rose, they stumbled and did fall.Against me though an host encamp, my heart yet fearless is: Though war against me rise, I will be confident in this.One thing I of the Lord desired, and will seek to obtain, That all days of my life I may within God's house remain;That I the beauty of the Lord behold may and admire, And that I in his holy place may rev'rently enquire.For he in his pavilion shall me hide in evil days; In secret of his tent me hide, and on a rock me raise.And now, ev'n at this present time, mine head shall lifted be Above all those that are my foes, and round encompass me:Therefore unto his tabernacle I'll sacrifices bring Of joyfulness; I'll sing, yea, I to God will praises sing.Tune: Arnoldhttp://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/c/tcuelove.htmTune: Haringtonhttp://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/t/othoufwa.htm(Young's Literal) Galatians 513 For ye--to freedom ye were called, brethren, only not the freedom for an occasion to the flesh, but through the love serve ye one another, 14 for all the law in one word is fulfilled--in this: `Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself;' 15 and if one another ye do bite and devour, see--that ye may not by one another be consumed. 16 And I say: In the Spirit walk ye, and the desire of the flesh ye may not complete; 17 for the flesh doth desire contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit contrary to the flesh, and these are opposed one to another, that the things that ye may will--these ye may not do; 18 and if by the Spirit ye are led, ye are not under law. 19 And manifest also are the works of the flesh, which are: Adultery, whoredom, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20 idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, strifes, emulations, wraths, rivalries, dissensions, sects, 21 envyings, murders, drunkennesses, revellings, and such like, of which I tell you before, as I also said before, that those doing such things the reign of God shall not inherit. 22 And the fruit of the Spirit is: Love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faith, 23 meekness, temperance: against such there is no law; 24 and those who are Christ's, the flesh did crucify with the affections, and the desires; 25 if we may live in the Spirit, in the Spirit also we may walk; 26 let us not become vain-glorious--one another provoking, one another envying!

...the beauty of His presence, His glorious creation - the sun, the moon, the stars - and the love of friends.How beautiful the mystery:Th’eternal Word comes downTo live and love and die and rise,To claim His victor’s crown.Content we find Him cradled thereAmongst the filth and beasts.Who would believe that He will beOur guide from death to peace!By angry swords and dark decreeHe’s driven from His land.But still He humbly bows His headTo trust His Father’s hand.The spotless Lamb lays down His life,A curse upon a cross.Then lives that He might guaranteeThat no sheep will be lost.O! May our hearts grow ever fondOf Mary’s precious boy:Our Christ, our hope, our heart’s desire,Our King and Sov’reign Joy!Tune: Manoahhttp://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/bmtsht.htmJohn 1:1 - 3, 14In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made..... And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. Revelation 6:2 And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer. Matthew 2:11b -And when [the wise men from the East] had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Then, being divinely warned in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed for their own country another way. Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, "Arise, take the young Child and His mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I bring you word; for Herod will seek the young Child to destroy Him." When he arose, he took the young Child and His mother by night and departed for Egypt, and was there until the death of Herod, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, "Out of Egypt I called My Son." JOhn 17:1b, 2"Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You, as You have given Him authority over all flesh, that He should give eternal life to as many as You have given Him."11 "Now I am no longer in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to You. Holy Father, keep through Your name those whom You have given Me, that they may be one as We.26 "And I have declared to them Your name, and will declare it, that the love with which You loved Me may be in them, and I in them." Galatians 3:10, 13For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse; for it is written, "Cursed is everyone who does not continue in all things which are written in the book of the law, to do them." Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, "Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree") (Tyndale) Romans 6:8, 9Wherefore if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall live with him; remembering that Christ, once raised from death, dieth no more. Death hath no more power over him.

... His readiness to answer prayer, surprise answers to prayer, more healing, more peace, more joy and more hope!!! :-)Here is love, vast as the ocean,Lovingkindness as the flood,When the Prince of Life, our Ransom,Shed for us His precious blood.Who His love will not remember?Who can cease to sing His praise?He can never be forgotten,Throughout Heav’n’s eternal days.On the mount of crucifixion,Fountains opened deep and wide;Through the floodgates of God’s mercyFlowed a vast and gracious tide.Grace and love, like mighty rivers,Poured incessant from above,And Heav’n’s peace and perfect justiceKissed a guilty world in love.Let me all Thy love accepting,Love Thee, ever all my days;Let me seek Thy kingdom onlyAnd my life be to Thy praise;Thou alone shalt be my glory,Nothing in the world I see.Thou hast cleansed and sanctified me,Thou Thyself hast set me free.In Thy truth Thou dost direct meBy Thy Spirit through Thy Word;And Thy grace my need is meeting,As I trust in Thee, my Lord.Of Thy fullness Thou art pouringThy great love and power on me,Without measure, full and boundless,Drawing out my heart to Thee.http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/e/herelove.htm'..but seek ye first the reign of God and His righteousness, and all these shall be added to you. Be not therefore anxious for the morrow, for the morrow shall be anxious for its own things; sufficient for the day the evil of it. (YNG) Matthew 6:33, 34Love not ye the world, nor the things in the world; if any one doth love the world, the love of the Father is not in him, because all that is in the world--the desire of the flesh, and the desire of the eyes, and the ostentation of the life--is not of the Father, but of the world, and the world doth pass away, and the desire of it, and he who is doing the will of God, he doth remain--to the age.Little youths, it is the last hour; and even as ye heard that the antichrist doth come, even now antichrists have become many--whence we know that it is the last hour; out of us they went forth, but they were not of us, for if they had been of us, they would have remained with us; but--that they might be manifested that they are not all of us. And ye have an anointing from the Holy One, and have known all things; I did not write to you because ye have not known the truth, but because ye have known it, and because no lie is of the truth. Who is the liar, except he who is denying that Jesus is the Christ? this one is the antichrist who is denying the Father and the Son; every one who is denying the Son, neither hath he the Father, [he who is confessing the Son hath the Father also.] (YNG) 1 John 2:15 - 23

... a change in the weather (which ensured my car would start!), and faith in His living word.Lo! He comes with clouds descending,Once for favored sinners slain;Thousand thousand saints attending,Swell the triumph of His train:Hallelujah! Hallelujah!God appears on earth to reign.Every eye shall now behold HimRobed in dreadful majesty;Those who set at naught and sold Him,Pierced and nailed Him to the tree,Deeply wailing, deeply wailing,Shall the true Messiah see.The dear tokens of His passionStill His dazzling body bears;Cause of endless exultationTo His ransomed worshippers;With what rapture, with what raptureGaze we on those glorious scars!Yea, Amen! let all adore Thee,High on Thine eternal throne;Savior, take the power and glory,Claim the kingdom for Thine own;Jah, Jehovah, (these are Wesley's original words)Everlasting God, come down!Tune: Helmsleyhttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0006/x000696.htmZechariah 12:7 - 14" The LORD will save the tents of Judah first, so that the glory of the house of David and the glory of the inhabitants of Jerusalem shall not become greater than that of Judah. In that day the LORD will defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem; the one who is feeble among them in that day shall be like David, and the house of David shall be like God, like the Angel of the LORD before them. It shall be in that day that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem. And I will pour on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem the Spirit of grace and supplication; then they will look on Me whom they pierced. Yes, they will mourn for Him as one mourns for his only son, and grieve for Him as one grieves for a firstborn. In that day there shall be a great mourning in Jerusalem, like the mourning at Hadad Rimmon in the plain of Megiddo. And the land shall mourn, every family by itself: the family of the house of David by itself, and their wives by themselves; the family of the house of Nathan by itself, and their wives by themselves; the family of the house of Levi by itself, and their wives by themselves; the family of Shimei by itself, and their wives by themselves; all the families that remain, every family by itself, and their wives by themselves." Zechariah 13:1, 2 "In that day a fountain shall be opened for the house of David and for the inhabitants of Jerusalem, for sin and for uncleanness. It shall be in that day," says the LORD of hosts, " I will cut off the names of the idols from the land, and they shall no longer be remembered. I will also cause the prophets and the unclean spirit to depart from the land.

... His generous assistance and assurances. :-)Christ triumphant, ever reigning,Saviour, Master, King,Lord of heaven, our lives sustaining,hear us as we sing: Refrain Yours the glory and the crown,the high renown, the eternal name. Word incarnate, truth revealing,Son of Man on earth!power and majesty concealingby Your humble birth: Refrain Suffering servant, scorned, ill-treated,victim crucified!death is through the cross defeated,sinners justified:Refrain Priestly King, enthroned for everhigh in heaven above!sin and death and hell shall neverstifle hymns of love: Refrain So, our hearts and voices raisingthrough the ages long,ceaselessly upon You gazing,this shall be our song: Refrain Tune: Christ Triumphanthttp://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/christ_triumphant_ever_reigning.html©1964 Michael Saward/Jubilate Hymns (Young) John 13:1 - And before the feast of the passover, Jesus knowing that his hour hath come, that he may remove out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own who are in the world--to the end he loved them. And supper being come, the devil already having put into the heart of Judas of Simon, Iscariot, that he may deliver him up, Jesus knowing that all things the Father hath given to him--into his hands, and that from God he came forth, and unto God he goeth, doth rise from the supper, and doth lay down his garments, and having taken a towel, he girded himself; afterward he putteth water into the basin, and began to wash the feet of his disciples, and to wipe with the towel with which he was being girded.He cometh, therefore, unto Simon Peter, and that one saith to him, `Sir, thou--dost thou wash my feet?' Jesus answered and said to him, `That which I do thou hast not known now, but thou shalt know after these things;' Peter saith to him, `Thou mayest not wash my feet--to the age.' Jesus answered him, `If I may not wash thee, thou hast no part with me;' Simon Peter saith to him, `Sir, not my feet only, but also the hands and the head.' Jesus saith to him, `He who hath been bathed hath no need save to wash his feet, but he is clean altogether; and ye are clean, but not all;' for he knew him who is delivering him up; because of this he said, `Ye are not all clean.'When, therefore, he washed their feet, and took his garments, having reclined (at meat) again, he said to them, `Do ye know what I have done to you? ye call me, The Teacher and The Lord, and ye say well, for I am; if then I did wash your feet--the Lord and the Teacher--ye also ought to wash one another's feet. `For an example I gave to you, that, according as I did to you, ye also may do; verily, verily, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his lord, nor an apostle greater than he who sent him; if these things ye have known, happy are ye, if ye may do them; not concerning you all do I speak; I have known whom I chose for myself; but that the Writing may be fulfilled: He who is eating the bread with me, did lift up against me his heel. `From this time I tell you, before its coming to pass, that, when it may come to pass, ye may believe that I am; verily, verily, I say to you, he who is receiving whomsoever I may send, doth receive me; and he who is receiving me, doth receive Him who sent me.' Genesis 3: 9 - 15And Jehovah God calleth unto the man, and saith to him, `Where art thou?' and he saith, `Thy sound I have heard in the garden, and I am afraid, for I am naked, and I hide myself.'And He saith, `Who hath declared to thee that thou art naked? of the tree of which I have commanded thee not to eat, hast thou eaten?' and the man saith, `The woman whom Thou didst place with me--she hath given to me of the tree--and I do eat.'And Jehovah God saith to the woman, `What is this thou hast done?' and the woman saith, `The serpent hath caused me to forget--and I do eat.' And Jehovah God saith unto the serpent, `Because thou hast done this, cursed art thou above all the cattle, and above every beast of the field: on thy belly dost thou go, and dust thou dost eat, all days of thy life; and enmity I put between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; he doth bruise thee--the head, and thou dost bruise him--the heel.'

... giving me strength and calmness, when I needed them.Redeemed--how I love to proclaim it! Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb; redeemed through His infinite mercy--His child, and forever, I am. ChorusRedeemed, redeemed, redeemed by the blood of the Lamb; redeemed, redeemed, His child, and forever, I am.Redeemed and so happy in Jesus; no language my rapture can tell; I know that the light of His presence with me doth continually dwell. ChorusI think of my blessed Redeemer. I think of Him all the day long; I sing for I cannot be silent; His love is the theme of my song. Chorus"I know I shall see in His beauty the King in whose law I delight, who lovingly guardeth my footsteps and giveth me songs in the night. Chorushttp://www.backtothebible.org/devotions/hymns_psalms/hymns/347http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/r/e/redeemed.htmOf this salvation the prophets have inquired and searched carefully, who prophesied of the grace to you, searching what, or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ who was in them was indicating when He testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow.To them it was revealed that, not to themselves, but to us they were ministering the things which now have been reported to you through those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven -- things which angels desire to look into.Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, [as] in your ignorance; but as He who called you [is] holy, you also be holy in all conduct, because it is written, "Be holy, for I am holy."And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges according to each one's work, conduct yourselves throughout the time of your stay [here] in fear; knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, [like] silver or gold, from your aimless conduct [received] by tradition from your fathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.He indeed was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you who through Him believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God. (NKJV)1 Peter 1:10 - 21(Tyndale) Ephesians 1:3 -14Blessed be God the father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which hath blessed us with all manner of spiritual blessing in heavenly things by Christ, according as he had chosen us in him before the foundation of the world was laid, that we should be saints, and without blame before him, through love. And ordained us before through Jesus Christ to be heirs unto himself, according to the pleasure of his will, to the praise of the glory of his grace wherewith he has made us accepted in the beloved.By whom we have redemption through his blood even the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace, which grace he shed on us abundantly in all wisdom, and perceivance. And hath opened unto us the mystery of his will, according to his pleasure, and purposed the same in himself to have it declared, when the time were full come, that all things, both the things which are in heaven, and also the things which are in earth, should be gathered together, even in Christ: that is to say, in him in whom we are made heirs, and were thereto predestinate according to the purpose of him which worketh all things after the purpose of his own will: that we which before believed in Christ should be to the praise of his glory.

... speaking to me, and for His promises, especially that we may be partakers of the divine nature. (2 Peter 1:4)Of the Father’s love begotten, ere the worlds began to be,He is Alpha and Omega, He the source, the ending He,Of the things that are, that have been,And that future years shall see, evermore and evermore!At His Word the worlds were framèd; He commanded; it was done:Heaven and earth and depths of ocean in their threefold order one;All that grows beneath the shiningOf the moon and burning sun, evermore and evermore!He is found in human fashion, death and sorrow here to know,That the race of Adam’s children doomed by law to endless woe,May not henceforth die and perishIn the dreadful gulf below, evermore and evermore!O that birth forever blessèd, when the virgin, full of grace,By the Holy Ghost conceiving, bare the Saviour of our race;And the Babe, the world’s Redeemer,First revealed His sacred face, evermore and evermore!This is He Whom seers in old time chanted of with one accord;Whom the voices of the prophets promised in their faithful word;Now He shines, the long expected,Let creation praise its Lord, evermore and evermore!O ye heights of heaven adore Him; angel hosts, His praises sing;Powers, dominions, bow before Him, and extol our God and King!Let no tongue on earth be silent,Every voice in concert sing, evermore and evermore!Tune: Divinum Mysteriumhttp://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/otflb.htm(NKJV) Isaiah 714 "Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel. 15 "Curds and honey He shall eat, that He may know to refuse the evil and choose the good. Revelation 11:15 - 19Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in heaven, saying, "The kingdoms of this world have become [the kingdoms] of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever!" And the twenty-four elders who sat before God on their thrones fell on their faces and worshiped God, saying: "We give You thanks, O Lord God Almighty, The One who is and who was and who is to come, Because You have taken Your great power and reigned. (Young) Psalm 19:1 - 11.To the Overseer. --A Psalm of David. The heavens [are] recounting the honour of God, And the work of His hands The expanse [is] declaring. 2 Day to day utters speech, And night to night shows knowledge. 3 There is no speech, and there are no words. Their voice hath not been heard. 4 Into all the earth hath their line gone forth, And to the end of the world their sayings, For the sun He placed a tent in them, 5 And he, as a bridegroom, goes out from his covering, He rejoices as a mighty one To run the path. 6 From the end of the heavens [is] his going out, And his revolution [is] unto their ends, And nothing is hid from his heat. 7 The law of Jehovah [is] perfect, refreshing the soul, The testimonies of Jehovah [are] steadfast, Making wise the simple, 8 The precepts of Jehovah [are] upright, Rejoicing the heart, The command of Jehovah [is] pure, enlightening the eyes, 9 The fear of Jehovah [is] clean, standing to the age, The judgments of Jehovah [are] true, They have been righteous--together. 10 They are more desirable than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; and sweeter than honey, Even liquid honey of the comb. 11 Also--Thy servant is warned by them, `In keeping them [is] a great reward.'

... grace - both in me and towards me - for a gentleness and quietness in my spirit, which I didn't used to have.(NKJV) John 8:12Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life." John 9:5 - 9"As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world." When He had said these things, He spat on the ground and made clay with the saliva; and He anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay. And He said to him, "Go, wash in the pool of Siloam" (which is translated, Sent). So he went and washed, and came back seeing. Therefore the neighbors and those who previously had seen that he was blind said, "Is not this he who sat and begged?" Some said, "This is he." Others "He is like him." He said, "I am he." John 8:13 - 16The Pharisees therefore said to Him, "You bear witness of Yourself; Your witness is not true."Jesus answered and said to them, "Even if I bear witness of Myself, My witness is true, for I know where I came from and where I am going; but you do not know where I come from and where I am going. You judge according to the flesh; I judge no one. And yet if I do judge, My judgment is true; for I am not alone, but I am with the Father who sent Me. John 4:22 - 26 Jesus said to the Samaritan woman:"You worship what you do not know; we know what we worship, for salvation is of the Jews. But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth." The woman said to Him, "I know that Messiah is coming" (who is called Christ). "When He comes, He will tell us all things."Jesus said to her, "I who speak to you am He." Child in the manger, Infant of Mary,Outcast and Stranger, Lord of all,Child Who inherits all our transgressions,All our demerits on Him fall.Once the most holy Child of salvationGently and lowly lived below.Now as our glorious mighty Redeemer,See Him victorious o’er each foe.Prophets foretold Him, Infant of wonder;Angels behold Him on His throne.Worthy our Savior of all our praises;Happy forever are His own.Tune: Bunessan (Traditional Gaelic Melody)http://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/nocondmn.htmJames 1:16 - 18Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures.

... being disturbed by the moving of His Spirit, as by the wind which comes and goes as it will.O come, all ye faithful,Joyful and triumphant,O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;Come and behold himBorn the King of angels;RefrainO come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord. God of God,Light of Light,Lo! he abhors not the Virgin’s womb;Very God,Begotten, not created; Sing, choirs of angels,Sing in exultation,Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above,‘Glory to GodIn the highest’: For Christmas Day Yea, Lord, we greet thee,Born this happy morning;Jesus, to thee be glory given:Word of the Father,Now in flesh appearing;Tune: Adeste Fideles (choice of settings)http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh234.shthttp://www.hymnsandcarolsofchristmas.com/Hymns_and_Carols/NonEnglish/adeste_fideles.htm http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/o_come_all_ye_faithful.htmlAnd it came to pass in those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city. Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child. So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. "For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. "And this [will be] the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger." And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: "Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!" So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, "Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us." And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger. Now when they had seen Him, they made widely known the saying which was told them concerning this Child. And all those who heard marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things and pondered in her heart. Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them. (NKJV) Luke 2:1 - 20

... Jesus, and how He always spoke the word given by His Father - our Father - words which will never pass away.Christians, awake, salute the happy mornWhereon the Savior of the world was born.Rise to adore the mystery of loveWhich hosts of angels chanted from above,With them the joyful tidings first begunOf God incarnate and the virgin’s Son.Then to the watchful shepherds it was told,Who heard th’angelic herald’s voice, “Behold,I bring good tidings of a Savior’s birthTo you and all the nations of the earth;This day hath God fulfilled His promised Word;This day is born a Savior, Christ the Lord.”He spoke; and straightaway the celestial choirIn hymns of joy, unknown before, conspire;The praises of redeeming love they sang,And Heav’n’s whole orb with alleluias rang.God’s highest glory was their anthem still,Peace on the earth and unto men good will.To Bethl’hem straight th’enlightened shepherds ranTo see the wonder God had wrought for manAnd found, with Joseph and the blessèd maid,Her Son, the Savior, in a manger laid;Then to their flocks, still praising God, return,And their glad hearts with holy rapture burn.Like Mary let us ponder in our mindGod’s wondrous love in saving lost mankind!Trace we the Babe, who hath retrieved our loss,From His poor manger to His bitter cross,Tread in His steps, assisted by His grace,Till man’s first heav’nly state again takes place.Then may we hope, th’angelic hosts among,To sing, redeemed, a glad triumphal song.He that was born upon this joyful dayAround us all His glory shall display.Saved by His love, incessantly we singEternal praise to Heav’n’s almighty King.Tune: Yorkshirehttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0002/x000264.htmThere was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, "Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him."Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."Nicodemus said to Him, "How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born?"Jesus answered, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, 'You must be born again.' The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit."Nicodemus answered and said to Him, "How can these things be?"Jesus answered and said to him, "Are you the teacher of Israel, and do not know these things? Most assuredly, I say to you, We speak what We know and testify what We have seen, and you do not receive Our witness. If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things? No one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, that is, the Son of Man who is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness [Num 21: 6 - 9], even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For everyone practising evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God." (NKJV) John 3:1 - 21

... His word to my heart.HARK the herald-angels sing "Glory to the new-born King, Peace on earth, and mercy mild; God and sinners reconciled." Joyful, all ye nations rise,Join the triumph of the skies;Universal Nature say,"Christ the Lord, is born today!"Christ, by highest heaven adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord, Late in time behold him come, Offspring of a virgin's womb! Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; Hail the incarnate Deity! Pleased as man with men to appear, Jesus our Immanuel here. Hail the heaven-born Prince of peace! Hail the Sun of righteousness! Light and life to all he brings, Risen with healing in his wings. Mild he lays his glory by, Born that man no more may die; Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth. Come, Desire of nations, come, Fix in us thy humble home; Rise, the woman's conquering Seed Bruise in us the serpent's head. Let us Thee, though, lost, regain,Thee, the Life, the Inner Man;O! to all Thyself impart,Formed in each believing heart.Now display Thy saving power,Ruined nature now restore;Now in mystic union joinThine to ours and ours to Thine.Adam's likeness now efface, Stamp thine image in its place: Second Adam from above, Reinstate us in thy love. Tune: Mendelssohnhttp://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh240.sht(NKJV) 1 Corinthians 15:1 - 22Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you -- unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures, and that He was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve. After that He was seen by over five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain to the present, but some have fallen asleep. After that He was seen by James, then by all the apostles. Then last of all He was seen by me also, as by one born out of due time. For I am the least of the apostles, who am not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God with me. Therefore, whether I or they, so we preach and so you believed. Now if Christ is preached that He has been raised from the dead, how do some among you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ is not risen. And if Christ is not risen, then our preaching is empty and your faith is also empty. Yes, and we are found false witnesses of God, because we have testified of God that He raised up Christ, whom He did not raise up -- if in fact the dead do not rise. For if the dead do not rise, then Christ is not risen. And if Christ is not risen, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins! Then also those who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished.If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men the most pitiable. But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since by man came death, by Man also came the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive.

... mild weather, Christmas food and more of His word to my heart.By cool Siloam's shady rillhow fair the lily grows!How sweet the breath, beneath the hill,of Sharon's dewy rose!Lo! such the child whose early feetthe paths of peace have trod,whose secret heart, with influence sweet,is upward drawn to God.By cool Siloam's shady rillthe lily must decay;the rose that blooms beneath the hillmust shortly fade away.O thou, whose infant feet were foundwithin thy Father's shrine,whose years with changeless virtue crowned,were all alike divine.Dependent on thy bounteous breath,we seek thy grace alone,in childhood, manhood, age, and deathto keep us still thine own. Tune: Belmonthttp://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/tiaffwb2.htmPsalm 5:1 To the Chief Musician. With flutes. A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O LORD, Consider my meditation. 2 Give heed to the voice of my cry, My King and my God, For to You I will pray. 3 My voice You shall hear in the morning, O LORD; In the morning I will direct it to You, And I will look up. I will come into Your house in the multitude of Your mercy; In fear of You I will worship toward Your holy temple.8 Lead me, O LORD, in Your righteousness because of my enemies; Make Your way straight before my face. Psalm 8:1 To the Chief Musician. On the instrument of Gath. A Psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord, How excellent Your name in all the earth,Who have set Your glory above the heavens!2 Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infantsYou have ordained strength, Because of Your enemies, That You may silence the enemy and the avenger.3 When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, The moon and the stars, which You have ordained,4 What is man that You are mindful of him,And the son of man that You visit him?Psalm 9:1 To the Chief Musician. To [the tune of] "Death of the Son." A Psalm of David. I will praise You, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works.2 I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.7 But the LORD shall endure forever;He has prepared His throne for judgment.8 He shall judge the world in righteousness,And He shall administer judgment for the peoples in uprightness.9 The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, A refuge in times of trouble.10 And those who know Your name will put their trust in You;For You, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.11 Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion!Declare His deeds among the people.12 When He avenges blood, He remembers them;He does not forget the cry of the humble.13 Have mercy on me, O LORD!Consider my trouble from those who hate me,You who lift me up from the gates of death,14 That I may tell of all Your praiseIn the gates of the daughter of Zion.I will rejoice in Your salvation. (NKJV)

... the good of His word and the comfort of the Holy Spirit, in changing circumstances.Holy Ghost, dispel our sadness, Pierce the clouds of sinful night; Come, O source of sweetest gladness, Breathe your life and spread your light. Loving Spirit, God of peace, Great distributor of grace, Rest upon this congregation; Hear, O hear our supplication. From that height which knows no measure, As a gracious shower descend; Bringing down the richest treasure Man can wish or God can send. Heavenly Glory, shining down From the Father and the Son, Grant us your illumination; Rest upon this congregation. Come, O best of all donations God can give or we implore; Having your sweet consolations We need wish for nothing more. Come with unction and with power, On our souls your graces shower; Author of the new creation, Make our hearts your habitation. Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676) tr. by John Christian Jacobi (1670-1750) and Augustus M. Toplady (1740-1778)Tune: Coblentzhttp://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/hgdos.htmLouis Bourgeois (1510-1561)(NKJV) Ezra 1:1 - 3 Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, so that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and also in writing, saying, Thus says Cyrus king of Persia: 'All the kingdoms of the earth the LORD God of heaven has given me. And He has commanded me to build Him a house at Jerusalem which is in Judah. Who among you of all His people? May his God be with him, and let him go up to Jerusalem which is in Judah, and build the house of the LORD God of Israel (He is God), which is in Jerusalem'. Ezra 3:1 - 5 And when the seventh month had come, and the children of Israel in the cities, the people gathered together as one man to Jerusalem. Then Jeshua the son of Jozadak and his brethren the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and his brethren, arose and built the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings on it, as written in the Law of Moses the man of God. Though fear had come upon them because of the people of those countries, they set the altar on its bases; and they offered burnt offerings on it to the LORD, the morning and evening burnt offerings.They also kept the Feast of Tabernacles, as written, and the daily burnt offerings in the number required by ordinance for each day. Afterwards they offered the regular burnt offering, and for New Moons and for all the appointed feasts of the LORD that were consecrated, and of everyone who willingly offered a freewill offering to the LORD. Then Jeshua, his sons and brothers, Kadmiel, his sons, and the sons of Judah, arose as one to oversee those working on the house of God: the sons of Henadad with their sons and their brethren the Levites.When the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, the priests stood in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites, the sons of Asaph, with cymbals, to praise the LORD, according to the ordinance of David king of Israel. And they sang responsively, praising and giving thanks to the LORD: "For He is good, For His mercy endures forever toward Israel." Then all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid. But many of the priests and Levites and heads of the fathers' houses, old men who had seen the first temple, wept with a loud voice when the foundation of this temple was laid before their eyes. Yet many shouted aloud for joy, so that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from the noise of the weeping of the people, for the people shouted with a loud shout, and the sound was heard afar off. :-D

... giving me strength and grace when I needed them, and for fellowship with brethren.Head of Thy Church triumphant,We joyfully adore Thee;Till Thou appear, Thy members hereShall sing like those in glory.We lift our hearts and voicesWith blest anticipation,And cry aloud, and give to GodThe praise of our salvation.While in affliction’s furnace,And passing through the fire,Thy love we praise, which knows our days,And ever brings us nigher.We clap our hands exultingIn Thine almighty favor;The love divine which made us ThineShall keep us Thine for ever.Thou dost conduct Thy peopleThrough torrents of temptation,Nor will we fear, while Thou art near,The fire of tribulation.The world with sin and SatanIn vain our march opposes,Through Thee we shall break through them all,And sing the song of Moses.By faith we see the gloryTo which Thou shalt restore us,The cross despise for that high prizeWhich Thou hast set before us.And if Thou count us worthy,We each, as dying Stephen,Shall see Thee stand at God’s right hand,To take us up to Heaven.Tune: Lostwithiel not available online.(NKJV) Daniel 3:14 - 30Nebuchadnezzar spoke, saying to them, "Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, you do not serve my gods or worship the gold image which I have set up? Now if you are ready at the time you hear the sound of the horn, flute, harp, lyre, and psaltery, in symphony with all kinds of music, and you fall down and worship the image which I have made, good! But if you do not worship, you shall be cast immediately into the midst of a burning fiery furnace. And who [is] the god who will deliver you from my hands?" Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego answered and said to the king, "O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. If that is the case, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver from your hand, O king. But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we do not serve your gods, nor will we worship the gold image which you have set up." Then Nebuchadnezzar was full of fury, and the expression on his face changed toward Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. He spoke and commanded that they heat the furnace seven times more than it was usually heated. And he commanded certain mighty men of valor who were in his army to bind Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, and cast them into the burning fiery furnace. Then these men were bound in their coats, their trousers, their turbans, and their other garments, and were cast into the midst of the burning fiery furnace. Therefore, because the king's command was urgent, and the furnace exceedingly hot, the flame of the fire killed those men who took up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, fell down bound into the midst of the burning fiery furnace.Then King Nebuchadnezzar was astonished; and he rose in haste and spoke, saying to his counselors, "Did we not cast three men bound into the midst of the fire?" They answered and said to the king, "True, O king." "Look!" he answered, "I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire; and they are not hurt, and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God." Then Nebuchadnezzar went near the mouth of the burning fiery furnace and spoke, saying, "Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, servants of the Most High God, come out, and come here." Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego came from the midst of the fire. And the satraps, administrators, governors, and the king's counselors gathered together, and they saw these men on whose bodies the fire had no power; the hair of their head was not singed nor were their garments affected, and the smell of fire was not on them. Nebuchadnezzar spoke, saying, "Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, who sent His Angel and delivered His servants who trusted in Him, and they have frustrated the king's word, and yielded their bodies, that they should not serve nor worship any god except their own God! Therefore I make a decree that any people, nation, or language which speaks anything amiss against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego shall be cut in pieces, and their houses shall be made an ash heap; because there is no other God who can deliver like this." Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego in the province of Babylon.

... leading me on - hearing my cries, comforting my soul and body with His life - for the gentle entreaties of His love.The Lord is King! lift up thy voice,O earth; and all ye heavens, rejoice!From world to world the joy shall ring,'The Lord omnipotent is King!' The Lord is King! who then shall dareResist His will, distrust his care,Or murmur at His wise decrees,Or doubt His royal promises?The Lord is King! Child of the dust,The Judge of the all the earth is just;Holy and true are all His ways;Let every creature speak His praise.He reigns! ye saints, exalt your strains;Your God is King, your Father reigns;And He is at the Father's side,The Man of love, the Crucified.Come, make your wants, your burdens known;He will present them at the throne;And angel bands are waiting thereHis messages of love to bear.One Lord, one empire, all secures;He reigns, and life and death are yours;Through earth and heaven one song shall ring,'The Lord Omnipotent is King!'Tune: Church Triumphant (First list, 4th last)http://www.113.d2g.com/orange-pages/hymnal6.htmhttp://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/on_jordans_bank_the_baptists_cry.htmlPsalm 274 One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.6 And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.1 Peter 29 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a people for God's own possession, that you should show forth the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvellous light: Psalm 1341 Behold, bless the LORD, all servants of the LORD, Who serve by night in the house of the LORD ! 2 Lift up your hands to the sanctuary And bless the LORD. Psalm 231The LORD my shepherd; I shall not want.2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters.3 He restores my soul; he leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.4 Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me - your rod and your staff comfort me.5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies: you anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

... answers to prayer for practical things and, the increase of His kingdom.Luke 1: 24 - 38And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying, 'Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men.' And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, to a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. And the angel came in unto her, and said, 'Hail, highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women'. And when she saw, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. And the angel said unto her, 'Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: and he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end'.Then said Mary unto the angel, 'How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?' And the angel answered and said unto her, 'The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren. For with God nothing shall be impossible'. And Mary said, 'Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word'. And the angel departed from her. Rejoice, the Lord is King! Your Lord and King adore;Mortals give thanks and sing, And triumph evermore;Lift up your heart, lift up your voice;Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!Jesus, the Savior, reigns, The God of truth and love;When He had purged our stains He took His seat above;Lift up your heart, lift up your voice;Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!His kingdom cannot fail, He rules o’er earth and Heav’n,The keys of death and hell Are to our Jesus giv’n;Lift up your heart, lift up your voice;Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!He sits at God’s right hand Till all His foes submit,And bow to His command, And fall beneath His feet:Lift up your heart, lift up your voice;Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!He all His foes shall quell, Shall all our sins destroy,And every bosom swell With pure seraphic joy;Lift up your heart, lift up your voice,Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!Rejoice in glorious hope! Jesus the Judge shall come,And take His servants up To their eternal home.We soon shall hear th’archangel’s voice;The trump of God shall sound, rejoice!Tune: Gopsalhttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0011/x001113.htm

... giving an opportunity to share testimony of some of His deepest workings, in my past. My Jesus, my Saviour, Lord there is none like you! All of my days, I long to praise, the wonders of your mighty love My comfort, my shelter, tower of refuge and strength, Let every breath, all that I am, never cease to worship you! Shout to the Lord all the earth let us sing! Power and majesty praise to the King! Mountains bow down, and the seas will roar at the sound of Your name! I sing for Joy at the works of Your hands. Forever I’ll love you forever I’ll stand Nothing compares to the promise I have in you! Tune: 2nd last 'M' in alphabetical listhttp://www.113.d2g.com/orange-pages/hymnal5.htm1 Praise is awaiting You, O God, in Zion; And to You the vow shall be performed. 2 O You who hear prayer, To You all flesh will come. 3 Iniquities prevail against me; As for our transgressions, You will provide atonement for them. 4 Blessed is the man You choose, And cause to approach You, That he may dwell in Your courts. We shall be satisfied with the goodness of Your house, Of Your holy temple. 5 By awesome deeds in righteousness You will answer us, O God of our salvation, The confidence of all the ends of the earth, And of the far-off seas; 6 Who established the mountains by His strength,Being clothed with power;7 You who still the noise of the seas, The noise of their waves, And the tumult of the peoples. 8 They also who dwell in the farthest parts are afraid of Your signs; You make the outgoings of the morning and evening rejoice. 9 You visit the earth and water it, You greatly enrich it; The river of God is full of water; You provide their grain, For so You have prepared it. 10 You water its ridges abundantly, You settle its furrows; You make it soft with showers, You bless its growth. 11 You crown the year with Your goodness, And Your paths drip with abundance. 12 They drop on the pastures of the wilderness, And the little hills rejoice on every side.13 The pastures are clothed with flocks;The valleys also are covered with grain;They shout for joy, they also sing. (NKJV) Psalm 65

... peace in my soul, for answers to prayer, for hope, healing and faith.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 saidWho unto the Savior for refuge have fled?In every condition, -- in sickness, in health,In poverty's vale, or abounding in wealth,At home and abroad, on the land, on the sea, --The Lord, the Almighty, they strength e'er shall be."Fear not, I am with thee, oh, be not dismayed,For I am thy God and will still give thee aid;I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand,Upheld by My righteous, 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 troubles to blessAnd sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie,My grace, all-sufficient, shall be thy supply.The flames shall not hurt thee; I only designThy dross to consume and thy gold to refine.E'en down to old age all My people shall proveMy sovereign, eternal, unchangeable love;And when hoary hairs shall their temples adorn,Like lambs they shall still in My bosom be borne.The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for reposeI 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!"Tune: How firm a foundation (click on music to listen)http://www.clparker.com/SH/shbook/shbk16.html(NKJV) 1 Thessalonians 1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers, remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the sight of our God and Father, knowing, beloved brethren, your election by God. For our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit and in much assurance, as you know what kind of men we were among you for your sake. And you became followers of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit, so that you became examples to all in Macedonia and Achaia who believe.For from you the word of the Lord has sounded forth, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place. Your faith toward God has gone out, so that we do not need to say anything. For they themselves declare concerning us what manner of entry we had to you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come. 2 For you yourselves know, brethren, that our coming to you was not in vain. But even after we had suffered before and were spitefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God in much conflict. For our exhortation did not come from error or uncleanness, nor in deceit. But as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts. For neither at any time did we use flattering words, as you know, nor a cloak for covetousness -- God is witness. Nor did we seek glory from men, either from you or from others, when we might have made demands as apostles of Christ. But we were gentle among you, just as a nursing [mother] cherishes her own children. So, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us. For you remember, brethren, our labor and toil; for laboring night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God.You are witnesses, and God, how devoutly and justly and blamelessly we behaved ourselves among you who believe; as you know how we exhorted, and comforted, and charged every one of you, as a father his own children, that you would walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory. For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe. For you, brethren, became imitators of the churches of God which are in Judea in Christ Jesus. For you also suffered the same things from your own countrymen, just as they from the Judeans, who killed both the Lord Jesus and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they do not please God and are contrary to all men, forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they may be saved, so as always to fill up their sins; but wrath has come upon them to the uttermost.But we, brethren, having been taken away from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavored more eagerly to see your face with great desire. Therefore we wanted to come to you -- even I, Paul, time and again -- but Satan hindered us. For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Is it not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming? For you are our glory and joy. 3 Therefore, when we could no longer endure it, we thought it good to be left in Athens alone, and sent Timothy, our brother and minister of God, and our fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you and encourage you concerning your faith, that no one should be shaken by these afflictions; for you yourselves know that we are appointed to this. For, in fact, we told you before when we were with you that we would suffer tribulation, just as it happened, and you know. For this reason, when I could no longer endure it, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter had tempted you, and our labor might be in vain. But now that Timothy has come to us from you, and brought us good news of your faith and love, and that you always have good remembrance of us, greatly desiring to see us, as we also [to see] you -- therefore, brethren, in all our affliction and distress we were comforted concerning you by your faith. For now we live, if you stand fast in the Lord. For what thanks can we render to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sake before our God, night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face and perfect what is lacking in your faith? Now may our God and Father Himself, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way to you. And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love to one another and to all, just as we do to you, so that He may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all His saints. 2 Thessalonians 1Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other, so that we ourselves boast of you among the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that you endure, which is manifest evidence of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you also suffer; since it is a righteous thing with God to repay with tribulation those who trouble you, and to give you who are troubled rest with us when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels, in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. These shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power, when He comes, in that Day, to be glorified in His saints and to be admired among all those who believe, because our testimony among you was believed. Therefore we also pray always for you that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness and the work of faith with power, that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

... the glories of His creation, and the deep movings of His Spirit.(NKJV) 1 Thessalonians 5:1 But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you. For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. For when they say, "Peace and safety!" then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape.But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief. You are all sons of light and sons of the day. We are not of the night nor of darkness. Therefore let us not sleep, as others but let us watch and be sober. For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk are drunk at night. But let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation. For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, that whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with Him. Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all.See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all.Rejoice always, pray without ceasing,in everything give thanks;for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.Do not quench the Spirit.Do not despise prophecies.Test all things;hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil. Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it. Brethren, pray for us. Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss. I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read to all the holy brethren. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. What a wonderful change in my life has been wroughtSince Jesus came into my heart!I have light in my soul for which long I had sought,Since Jesus came into my heart!RefrainSince Jesus came into my heart,Since Jesus came into my heart,Floods of joy o’er my soulLike the sea billows roll,Since Jesus came into my heart.I have ceased from my wandering and going astray,Since Jesus came into my heart!And my sins, which were many, are all washed away,Since Jesus came into my heart!RefrainI’m possessed of a hope that is steadfast and sure,Since Jesus came into my heart!And no dark clouds of doubt now my pathway obscure,Since Jesus came into my heart!RefrainThere’s a light in the valley of death now for me,Since Jesus came into my heart!And the gates of the City beyond I can see,Since Jesus came into my heart!RefrainI shall go there to dwell in that City, I know,Since Jesus came into my heart!And I’m happy, so happy, as onward I go,Since Jesus came into my heart!Refrainhttp://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/i/sincejes.htmAlterantive arrangement :-) (Left column, 3rd last 's')http://www.113.d2g.com/orange-pages/hymnal11.htm

... being such a great Friend!..... and He knows how long it's taken me to be able to say that, but, it really is true now... :-)(Young) 2 Thessalonians 2And we ask you, brethren, in regard to the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ, and of our gathering together unto him, that ye be not quickly shaken in mind, nor be troubled, neither through spirit, neither through word, neither through letters as through us, as that the day of Christ hath arrived; let not any one deceive you in any manner, because--if the falling away may not come first, and the man of sin be revealed--the son of the destruction, who is opposing and is raising himself up above all called God or worshipped, so that he in the sanctuary of God as God hath sat down, shewing himself off that he is God--[the day doth not come]. Do ye not remember that, being yet with you, these things I said to you? and now, what is keeping down ye have known, for his being revealed in his own time, for the secret of the lawlessness doth already work, only he who is keeping down now [will hinder] -- till he may be out of the way, and then shall be revealed the Lawless One, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the manifestation of his presence, whose presence is according to the working of the Adversary, in all power, and signs, and lying wonders, and in all deceitfulness of the unrighteousness in those perishing, because the love of the truth they did not receive for their being saved, and because of this shall God send to them a working of delusion, for their believing the lie, that they may be judged -- all who did not believe the truth, but were well pleased in the unrighteousness. And we--we ought to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, beloved by the Lord, that God did choose you from the beginning to salvation, in sanctification of the Spirit, and belief of the truth, to which He did call you through our good news, to the acquiring of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ; so, then, brethren, stand ye fast, and hold the deliverances that ye were taught, whether through word, whether through our letter; and may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and our God and Father, who did love us, and did give comfort age-during, and good hope in grace, comfort your hearts, and establish you in every good word and work. To Christ, the Lord, let every tongueIts noblest tribute bringWhen He’s the subject of the song,Who can refuse to sing?Who can refuse to sing?Survey the beauties of His face,And on His glories dwell;Think of the wonders of His grace,And all His triumphs tell.And all His triumphs tell.Majestic sweetness sits enthronedUpon the Saviour's brow;His head with radiant glories crowned,His lips with grace over flow.His lips with grace over flow.No mortal can with him compare,Among the sons of men;Fairer is he than all the fairThat fill the heavenly train.That fill the heavenly train.He saw me plunged in deep distress,He flew to my relief;For me he bore the shameful cross,And carried all my grief.And carried all my grief.His hand a thousand blessings poursUpon my guilty head: (Not keen on this line - but 1 John 1:8....)His presence gilds my darkest hours,And guards my sleeping bed.And guards my sleeping bed.To him I owe my life and breath,And all the joys I have;He makes me triumph over death,And saves me from the grave.And saves me from the grave.To heav'n, the place of his abode,He brings my weary feet;Shows me the glories of my God,And makes my joys complete.And makes my joys complete.Since from his bounty I receiveSuch proofs of love divine,Had I a thousand hearts to give,Lord, they should all be thine.Lord, they should all be thine.Tune: Ortonvillehttp://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/m/a/majestic.htm

... encouragements to my soul in the development of new relationships with non-Christians.(NKJV) 2 Thessalonians 3:1 - 16Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run and be glorified, just as with you, and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men; for not all have faith. But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard from the evil one. And we have confidence in the Lord concerning you, both that you do and will do the things we command you. Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ. But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us. For you yourselves know how you ought to follow us, for we were not disorderly among you; nor did we eat anyone's bread free of charge, but worked with labor and toil night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, not because we do not have authority, but to make ourselves an example of how you should follow us. For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat. For we hear that there are some who walk among you in a disorderly manner, not working at all, but are busybodies. Now those who are such we command and exhort through our Lord Jesus Christ that they work in quietness and eat their own bread. But you, brethren, do not grow weary [in] doing good. And if anyone does not obey our word in this epistle, note that person and do not keep company with him, that he may be ashamed. Yet do not count him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all. O Jesus, my Savior, I know thou art mine, For thee all the pleasures of sin I resign; Of objects most pleasing, I love thee the best, Without thee I'm wretched, but with thee I'm blest.Thy Spirit first taught me to know I was blind, Then taught me the way of salvation to find; And when I was sinking in gloomy despair, Thy mercy relieved me, and bid me not fear.In vain I attempt to describe what I feel, The language of mortals or angels would fail; My Jesus is precious, my soul's in a flame, I'm raised to a rapture while praising his name.I find him in singing, I find him in prayer, In sweet meditation he always is near; My constant companion, O may we ne'er part! All glory to Jesus, he dwells in my heart.I love thee, my Savior, I love thee, my Lord, I love thy dear people, thy ways, and thy word; With tender emotion I love sinners too, Since Jesus has died to redeem them from woe.My Jesus is precious--I cannot forbear, Though sinners despise me, his love to declare; His love overwhelms me; had I wings I'd fly To praise him in mansions prepared in the sky.Then millions of ages my soul would employ In praising my Jesus, my love and my joy Without interruption, when all the glad throng With pleasures unceasing unite in the song. Tune: Gordon (Alphabetical list - last 'm')http://www.113.d2g.com/orange-pages/hymnal4.htmTune: Affection (Select zip file M, open list, select myjilove.mid)http://www.113.d2g.com/orange-pages/hymnal3.htm

... a new layer of healing - something completely different and unexpected - but necessary - and the awesome way God keeps us till we're ready for the next step.(NKJV) Ephesians 5:22 - 33Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body. Therefore, just as the church is subject to Christ, so the wives be to their own husbands in everything.Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish. So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies; he who loves his wife loves himself. For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as the Lord the church.For we are members of His body, of His flesh and of His bones. "For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh." This is a great mystery, but I speak concerning Christ and the church. Nevertheless let each one of you in particular so love his own wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband. My faith looks up to Thee, \tThou Lamb of Calvary, \tSavior divine! \tNow hear me while I pray, \tTake all my guilt away, \tO let me from this day \tBe wholly thine!May thy rich grace impart \tStrength to my fainting heart, \tMy zeal inspire! \tAs thou hast died for me, \tO may my love to thee \tPure, warm, and changeless be, \tA living fire! While life's dark maze I tread, \tAnd griefs around me spread, \tBe thou my guide; \tBid darkness turn to day, \tWipe sorrow's tears away, \tNor let me ever stray \tFrom thee aside. When ends life's transient dream, \tWhen death's cold, sullen stream \tShall o'er me roll; \tBlest Savior, then in love, \tFear and distrust remove; \tO bear me safe above, \tA ransomed soul! Tune: Olivet Don't miss 'piano styling' :-)4 part harmony = simple organhttp://www.digitalhymnal.org/dhymn.cfm?hymnNumber=517

... the leading of His Spirit and a very clear answer to a rather vague prayer... praise His Name! 8-) Psalm 105(NKJV) Psalm 1051 Oh, give thanks to the LORD!Call upon His name;Make known His deeds among the peoples!2 Sing to Him, sing psalms to Him;Talk of all His wondrous works!3 Glory in His holy name;Let the hearts of those rejoice who seek the LORD!4 Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face evermore! 5 Remember His marvelous works which He has done,His wonders, and the judgments of His mouth,6 O seed of Abraham His servant,You children of Jacob, His chosen ones!7 He is the LORD our God;His judgments are in all the earth.8 He remembers His covenant forever,The word He commanded, for a thousand generations,9 [The covenant] which He made with Abraham,And His oath to Isaac,10 And confirmed it to Jacob for a statute,To Israel an everlasting covenant,11 Saying, "To you I will give the land of CanaanAs the allotment of your inheritance,"12 When they were few in number,Indeed very few, and strangers in it.13 When they went from one nation to another,From one kingdom to another people,14 He permitted no one to do them wrong;Yes, He rebuked kings for their sakes,15 Saying, "Do not touch My anointed ones,And do My prophets no harm."16 Moreover He called for a famine in the land;He destroyed all the provision of bread.17 He sent a man before them -- Joseph -- who was sold as a slave.18 They hurt his feet with fetters,He was laid in irons.19 Until the time that his word came to pass,The word of the LORD tested him.20 The king sent and released him,The ruler of the people let him go free.21 He made him lord of his house,And ruler of all his possessions,22 To bind his princes at his pleasure,And teach his elders wisdom.23 Israel also came into Egypt,And Jacob sojourned in the land of Ham.24 He increased His people greatly,And made them stronger than their enemies.Jesus, JesusHoly and anointed OneJesusJesus, JesusRisen and exalted OneJesusYour name is like honey on my lipsYour Spirit like water to my soulYour Word is a lamp unto my feetJesus, I love you, I love youJohn Barnett / 1988 Mercy/Vineyard PublishingScroll down alphabet to 4th 'J'http://www.113.d2g.com/orange-pages/hymnal5.htmHis name is as ointment poured forth, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus;His name is as ointment poured forth,His name is as ointment poured forth.

... His speaking to me from His written word, and His continuous presence by the Spirit.The Church's one foundation Is Jesus Christ her Lord, She is His new creation By water and the Word. From heaven He came and sought her To be His holy bride; With His own blood He bought her, And for her life He died. Elect from every nation, Yet one o'er all the earth; Her charter of salvation, One Lord, one faith, one birth; One holy Name she blesses, Partakes one holy food, And to one hope she presses, With every grace endued. Though with a scornful wonder We see her sore oppressed, By schisms rent asunder, By heresies distressed, Yet saints their watch are keeping; Their cry goes up, "How long?" And soon the night of weeping Shall be the morn of song. Mid toil and tribulation, And tumult of her war, She waits the consummation Of peace forevermore; Till, with the vision glorious, Her longing eyes are blessed, And the great church victorious Shall be the church at rest. Yet she on earth hath union With God the Three in One, And mystic sweet communion With those whose rest is won. O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace that we Like them, the meek and lowly, On high may dwell with Thee.Tune: Aureliahttp://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/tcofijchl.htmFor no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. (NKJV) 1 Corinthians 3:11 And He put all under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all. Ephesians 1:22, 23.Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, if indeed you have tasted the Lord is gracious. Coming to Him - a living stone - rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God, precious, you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 2:1 - 5

... a kind of 'reality check' which I've experienced today. Amen. :-)At Your feet we fall, mighty risen Lord,as we come before Your throne to worship You.By Your Spirit’s power You now draw our hearts,and we hear Your voice in triumph ringing clear:‘ I am He that liveth, that liveth and was dead.Behold I am alive for evermore.’ There we see You stand, mighty risen Lord,clothed in garments pure and holy, shining bright;eyes of flashing fire, feet like burnished bronze,and the sound of many waters is Your voice,‘I am He that liveth that liveth and was dead.Behold I am alive for evermore.’Like the shining sun in its noon-day strength,we now see the glory of Your wondrous face:once that face was marred, but now You’re glorified;and Your words, like a two-edged sword have mighty power.‘I am He that liveth that liveth and was dead. Behold I am alive for evermore.’Scroll down alphabetical index to last 'a'http://www.113.d2g.com/orange-pages/hymnal5.htmGentler, worshipful settinghttp://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/at_your_feet_we_fall_mighty_risen_lord.html(KJV) Revelation 19 I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.10 I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,11 Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.12 And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks; 13 and in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle. 14 His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire; 15 and his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.16 And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength. 17 And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, 'Fear not; I am the first and the last: 18 I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death. 19 Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter';

... more nourishment from His word and transformation by His Spirit.Stand up, stand up for Jesus, ye soldiers of the cross;Lift high His royal banner, it must not suffer loss.From victory unto victory His army shall He lead,Till every foe is vanquished, and Christ is Lord indeed.Stand up, stand up for Jesus, the solemn watchword hear;If while ye sleep He suffers, away with shame and fear;Where’er ye meet with evil, within you or without,Charge for the God of battles, and put the foe to rout.Stand up, stand up for Jesus, the trumpet call obey;Forth to the mighty conflict, in this His glorious day.Ye that are brave now serve Him against unnumbered foes;Let courage rise with danger, and strength to strength oppose.Stand up, stand up for Jesus, stand in His strength alone;The arm of flesh will fail you, ye dare not trust your own.Put on the Gospel armor, each piece put on with prayer;Where duty calls or danger, be never wanting there.Stand up, stand up for Jesus, each soldier to his post,Close up the broken column, and shout through all the host:Make good the loss so heavy, in those that still remain,And prove to all around you that death itself is gain.Stand up, stand up for Jesus, the strife will not be long;This day the noise of battle, the next the victor’s song.To those who vanquish evil a crown of life shall be;They with the King of Glory shall reign eternally.Tune: Webb (original) or Seinehttp://www.stempublishing.com/hymns/ss/meter/7.6.7.6.D.(NASB) Luke 4:13 - 21When the devil had finished every temptation, he left Him until an opportune time. And Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about Him spread through all the surrounding district. And He began teaching in their synagogues and was praised by all. And He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up; and as was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath, and stood up to read. And the book of the prophet Isaiah was handed to Him. And He opened the book and found the place where it was written, "THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS UPON ME, BECAUSE HE ANOINTED ME TO PREACH THE GOSPEL TO THE POOR. HE HAS SENT ME TO PROCLAIM RELEASE TO THE CAPTIVES, AND RECOVERY OF SIGHT TO THE BLIND, TO SET FREE THOSE WHO ARE OPPRESSED, TO PROCLAIM THE FAVORABLE YEAR OF THE LORD."And He closed the book, gave it back to the attendant and sat down; and the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on Him. And He began to say to them, "Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing."

... an amazing continuity of His presence and strength. Thank you, Lord. \\0/ :-)You are worthy of my praise(by David Ruis)I will worship (I will worship) With all of my heart (with all of my heart) I will praise You (I will praise You) With all of my strength (all my strength) I will seek You (I will seek You) All of my days (all of my days) And I will follow (I will follow) All of Your ways (all Your ways) I will give You all my worship I will give You all my praise You alone I long to worship You alone are worthy of my praise I will bow down (I will bow down) Hail You as king (hail You as king) And I will serve You (I will serve You) Give You everything (give You everything) I will lift up (I will lift up) My eyes to Your throne (my eyes to Your throne) And I will trust You (I will trust You) I will trust You alone (trust You alone) I will give You all my worship I will give You all my praise You alone I long to worship You alone are worthy of my praise Copyright © 1993 Mercy/Vineyard Publishing. All rights reserved. International copyright secured.Scroll to second last 'I'http://www.113.d2g.com/orange-pages/hymnal5.htm(NKJV) Luke 420 Then He closed the book, and gave it back to the attendant and sat down. And the eyes of all who were in the synagogue were fixed on Him. 21 And He began to say to them, "Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing." 22 So all bore witness to Him, and marveled at the gracious words which proceeded out of His mouth. And they said, "Is this not Joseph's son?" 23 He said to them, "You will surely say this proverb to Me, 'Physician, heal yourself! Whatever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in Your country.'"24 Then He said, "Assuredly, I say to you, no prophet is accepted in his own country. 25 But I tell you truly, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, and there was a great famine throughout all the land; 26 but to none of them was Elijah sent except to Zarephath, of Sidon, to a woman, a widow. 27 And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet, and none of them was cleansed except Naaman the Syrian."28 So all those in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with wrath,29 and rose up and thrust Him out of the city; and they led Him to the brow of the hill on which their city was built, that they might throw Him down over the cliff.30 Then passing through the midst of them, He went His way. 31 Then He went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and was teaching them on the Sabbaths. 32 And they were astonished at His teaching, for His word was with authority. Luke 5 16 So He Himself often withdrew into the wilderness and prayed.17 Now it happened on a certain day, as He was teaching, that there were Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting by, who had come out of every town of Galilee, Judea, and Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was present to heal them.

... His grace, His strength, His peace, His life, His real Presence..... amen.To God be the gloryTo God be the gloryTo God be the gloryFor the things He has doneWith His blood He has saved meWith His power He has raised meTo God be the gloryFor the things He has done.There is a Redeemer,Jesus, God’s own Son,precious Lamb of God, Messiah,holy One. Thank You, O my Father, for giving us Your Son, and leaving Your Spirit till the work on earth is done. Jesus my Redeemer,name above all names,precious Lamb of God, Messiah,O for sinners slain: Thank You.... When I stand in gloryI will see His face,and there I’ll serve my King for everin that holy place. Thank You.... Melody Green: ©1982 Word Music http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/there_is_a_redeemer.htmlhttp://www.113.d2g.com/orange-pages/hymnal5.htm(KJV) Luke 66 And it came to pass also on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man whose right hand was withered. 7 And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him.8 But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth. 9 Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it? 10 And looking round about upon them all, he said unto the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he did so: and his hand was restored whole as the other.11 And they were filled with madness; and communed one with another what they might do to Jesus.12 And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.

... His encouraging presence and healing, as I move forward in faith with new and practical matters.Here I AmChris BowaterChorusHere I am, wholly available;As for me, I will serve the Lord.Here I am, wholly available;As for me, I will serve the Lord.The fields are white unto harvestBut O, the lab'rers are so few,So Lord I give myself to help the reaping,To gather precious souls to You.ChorusThe time is right in the nationFor works of power and authority;God's looking for a people who are willing,To be counted in His glorious victory.ChorusAs salt are we ready to savour,In darkness are we ready to be light,God's seeking out a very special people,To manifest His truth and His might.©1981 Sovereign Lifestyle Music (PO Box 356, Leighton Buzzard, Beds., LU7 8WP, UK) All rights reserved. International copyright secured. CCLI song #39489 Scroll down to middle 'H'http://www.113.d2g.com/orange-pages/hymnal5.htm(KJV) Luke 6:13 - 38And when it was day, he called [unto him] his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles; Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew, Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor. And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of his disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judaea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases; and they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed.And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all. And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake. Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger.Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets.But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also.Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them.And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same.And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

... many spiritual and practical blessings... most of all, His presence and comfort, healing and hope.(NKJV) Luke 6:41 - 44"And why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but do not perceive the plank in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, 'Brother, let me remove the speck that is in your eye,' when you yourself do not see the plank that is in your own eye? Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck that is in your brother's eye.For a good tree does not bear bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. For every tree is known by its own fruit. For men do not gather figs from thorns, nor do they gather grapes from a bramble bush."Majesty, worship His majesty; unto Jesus be glory, honour and praise. Majesty, kingdom authority, flows from His throne unto His own, His anthem raise. So exalt, lift up on high the name of Jesus, magnify, come glorify, Christ Jesus the King. majesty, worship His majesty, Jesus who died, now glorified, King of all kings. ©1976 Rocksmith Music http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/majesty_worship_his_majesty.htmlhttp://www.113.d2g.com/orange-pages/hymnal5.htm

... continuing to restore me to wholeness and a sound mind, and for proving the work He has already done.NKJV) Luke 71 Now when He concluded all His sayings in the hearing of the people, He entered Capernaum.2 And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear to him, was sick and ready to die.3 So when he heard about Jesus, he sent elders of the Jews to Him, pleading with Him to come and heal his servant.4 And when they came to Jesus, they begged Him earnestly, saying that the one for whom He should do this was deserving,5 "for he loves our nation, and has built us a synagogue." 6 - 8 Then Jesus went with them. And when He was already not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to Him, saying to Him, "Lord, do not trouble Yourself, for I am not worthy that You should enter under my roof. Therefore I did not even think myself worthy to come to You. But say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I also am a man placed under authority, having soldiers under me. And I say to one, 'Go,' and he goes; and to another, 'Come,' and he comes; and to my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it."9 When Jesus heard these things, He marveled at him, and turned around and said to the crowd that followed Him, "I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel!"10 And those who were sent, returning to the house, found the servant well who had been sick.11 Now it happened, the day after, that He went into a city called Nain; and many of His disciples went with Him, and a large crowd.12 And when He came near the gate of the city, behold, a dead man was being carried out, the only son of his mother; and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the city was with her.13 When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, "Do not weep."14 Then He came and touched the open coffin, and those who carried him stood still. And He said, "Young man, I say to you, arise."15 So he who was dead sat up and began to speak. And He presented him to his mother.16 Then fear came upon all, and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has risen up among us"; and, "God has visited His people."17 And this report about Him went throughout all Judea and all the surrounding region. O the deep, deep love of Jesus, Vast, unmeasured, boundless, free! Rolling as a mighty ocean In its fulness over me! Underneath me, all around me, Is the current of Thy love-- Leading onward, leading homeward, To my glorious rest above! O the deep, deep love of Jesus-- Spread His praise from shore to shore! How He loveth, ever loveth, Changeth never, nevermore! How He watches o'er His loved ones, Died to call them all His own; How for them He intercedeth, Watcheth o'er them from the throne! O the deep, deep love of Jesus, Love of every love the best! 'Tis an ocean vast of blessing, 'Tis a haven sweet of rest! O the deep, deep love of Jesus-- 'Tis a heaven of heavens to me; And it lifts me up to glory, For it lifts me up to Thee! Tune: Ebenezerhttp://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/otddloj2.htm

... renewed energy and motivation to pursue His will with my will, and for revelation of what it means to give Him His heart's desire.(NKJV) Luke 7Then He [Jesus] turned to the woman and said to Simon, "Do you see this woman? I entered your house; you gave Me no water for My feet, but she has washed My feet with her tears and wiped with the hair of her head.45 "You gave Me no kiss, but this woman has not ceased to kiss My feet since the time I came in.46 "You did not anoint My head with oil, but this woman has anointed My feet with fragrant oil.47 "Therefore I say to you, her sins, many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, loves little."48 Then He said to her, "Your sins are forgiven."49 And those who sat at the table with Him began to say to themselves, "Who is this who even forgives sins?"50 Then He said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you. Go in peace." Luke 81 Now it came to pass, afterward, that He went through every city and village, preaching and bringing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with Him,2 and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities -- Mary called Magdalene, out of whom had come seven demons,3 and Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others who provided for Him from their substance.4 And when a great multitude had gathered, and they had come to Him from every city, He spoke by a parable: ... 18 Therefore take heed how you hear. For whoever has, to him will be given; and whoever does not have, even what he seems to have will be taken from him." 19 Then His mother and brothers came to Him, and could not approach Him because of the crowd.20 And it was told Him "Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside, desiring to see You."21 But He answered and said to them, "My mother and My brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it." King of my life, I crown Thee now,Thine shall the glory be;Lest I forget Thy thorn crowned brow,Lead me to Calvary.RefrainLest I forget Gethsemane,Lest I forget Thine agony;Lest I forget Thy love for me,Lead me to Calvary.Show me the tomb where Thou wast laid,Tenderly mourned and wept;Angels in robes of light arrayedGuarded Thee whilst Thou slept.RefrainLet me like Mary, through the gloom,Come with a gift to Thee;Show to me now the empty tomb,Lead me to Calvary.RefrainMay I be willing, Lord, to bearDaily my cross for Thee;Even Thy cup of grief to share,Thou hast borne all for me.RefrainFill me, O Lord, with Thy desireFor all who know not Thee;Then touch my lips with holy fireTo speak of Calvary.RefrainTune: Duncannonhttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0003/x000350.htm

... more healing and the sense of being established in His will.(NKJV) Luke 849 While He was still speaking, someone came from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying to him, "Your daughter is dead. Do not trouble the Teacher." 50 But when Jesus heard, He answered him, saying, "Do not be afraid; only believe, and she will be made well."51 When He came into the house, He permitted no one to go in except Peter, James, and John, and the father and mother of the girl. 52 Now all wept and mourned for her; but He said, "Do not weep; she is not dead, but sleeping."53 And they ridiculed Him, knowing that she was dead. 54 But He put them all outside, took her by the hand and called, saying, "Little girl, arise." 55 Then her spirit returned, and she arose immediately. And He commanded that she be given to eat. 56 And her parents were astonished, but He charged them to tell no one what had happened. 9:1 Then He called His twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. 2 He sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.3 And He said to them, "Take nothing for the journey, neither staffs nor bag nor bread nor money; and do not have two tunics apiece. 4 Whatever house you enter, stay there, and from there depart. 5 And whoever will not receive you, when you go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet as a testimony against them." 6 So they departed and went through the towns, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere.7 Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by Him; and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead, 8 and by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had risen again. 9 Herod said, "John I have beheaded, but who is this of whom I hear such things?" So he sought to see Him.10 And the apostles, when they had returned, told Him all that they had done. Then He took them and went aside privately into a deserted place belonging to the city called Bethsaida. 11 But when the multitudes knew, they followed Him; and He received them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who had need of healing. Father, we love You, we worship and adore You, Glorify Your name in all the earth. Glorify Your name, glorify Your name, glorify Your name in all the earth. Jesus, we love You, we worship and adore You; Glorify Your name in all the earth. Glorify Your name, glorify Your name, glorify Your name in all the earth. http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/father_we_love_you.htmlScroll down to 5th 'F'http://www.113.d2g.com/orange-pages/hymnal5.htm

... encouragement and love from brethren in Christ, for practical progress and the Holy Ghost without whom I'd be a very sad person :-) (NKJV) Luke 918 And it happened, as He was alone praying, His disciples joined Him, and He asked them, saying, "Who do the crowds say that I am?" 19 So they answered and said, "John the Baptist, but some say Elijah; and others say one of the old prophets has risen again."20 He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter answered and said, "The Christ of God." 21 And He strictly warned and commanded them to tell this to no one, 22 saying, "The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the third day."23 Then He said to all, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. 24 For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. 25 For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and is himself destroyed or lost? 26 For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words, of him the Son of Man will be ashamed when He comes in His glory, and Father's, and of the holy angels. 27 But I tell you truly, there are some standing here who shall not taste death till they see the kingdom of God." 51 Now it came to pass, when the time had come for Him to be received up, that He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem, 52 and sent messengers before His face. And as they went, they entered a village of the Samaritans, to prepare for Him. 53 But they did not receive Him, because His face was set for the journey to Jerusalem.54 And when His disciples James and John saw they said, "Lord, do You want us to command fire to come down from heaven and consume them, just as Elijah did?" 55 But He turned and rebuked them, and said, "You do not know what manner of spirit you are of. 56 For the Son of Man did not come to destroy men's lives but to save them." And they went to another village.57 Now it happened as they journeyed on the road, someone said to Him, "Lord, I will follow You wherever You go." 58 And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head." 59 Then He said to another, "Follow Me." But he said, "Lord, let me first go and bury my father."60 Jesus said to him, "Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and preach the kingdom of God." 61 And another also said, "Lord, I will follow You, but let me first go bid them farewell who are at my house." 62 But Jesus said to him, "No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God." My heart is fixed eternal God,Fixed on Thee, fixed on Thee,And my immortal choice is made,Christ for me! Christ for me!He is my Prophet, Priest and King,Who did for me salvation bring,And while I've breath I mean to sing:Christ for me! Christ for me!In Him I see the Godhead shine;Christ for me! Christ for me!He is the Majesty Divine;Christ for me! Christ for me!The Father's well-beloved Son,Co-partner of His royal throne,Who did for human guilt atone;Christ for me! Christ for me!In pining sickness or in health,Christ for me! Christ for me!In deepest poverty or wealth,Christ for me! Christ for me!And in that all-important dayWhen I the trumpet call obeyAnd pass from this dark world away,Christ for me! Christ for me!Let others boast of heaps of gold,Christ for me! Christ for me!His riches never can be told;Christ for me! Christ for me!Your gold will waste and wear away!Your honours perish in a day;My portion never can decay:Christ for me! Christ for me!Original fiesty tune not available online... suggest:Tune: Candler (Old tune to a Scottish song.)http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/c/o/comeotho.htmTune: Jerusalem 8-) http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/e/r/jerusalem.htmTune: Duane Street (organ)http://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/hstydtw.htm

... fellowship with the Father and the Son, for being able to interface with eternity consciously and hear His word to my heart.(NKJV) Luke 10:1 - 24After these things the Lord appointed seventy others also, and sent them two by two before His face into every city and place where He Himself was about to go. Then He said to them, "The harvest truly is great, but the laborers few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest. Go your way; behold, I send you out as lambs among wolves. Carry neither money bag, knapsack, nor sandals; and greet no one along the road. But whatever house you enter, first say, 'Peace to this house.' And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest on it; if not, it will return to you. And remain in the same house, eating and drinking such things as they give, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Do not go from house to house. Whatever city you enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you. And heal the sick there, and say to them, 'The kingdom of God has come near to you.' But whatever city you enter, and they do not receive you, go out into its streets and say, 'The very dust of your city which clings to us we wipe off against you. Nevertheless know this, that the kingdom of God has come near you.' But I say to you that it will be more tolerable in that Day for Sodom than for that city. Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works which were done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. But it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment than for you. And you, Capernaum, who are exalted to heaven, will be brought down to Hades. He who hears you hears Me, he who rejects you rejects Me, and he who rejects Me rejects Him who sent Me."Then the seventy returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name." And He said to them, "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven."In that hour Jesus rejoiced in the Spirit and said, "I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and revealed them to babes. Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in Your sight. All things have been delivered to Me by My Father, and no one knows who the Son is except the Father, and who the Father is except the Son, and to whom the Son wills to reveal Him."Then He turned to His disciples and said privately, "Blessed the eyes which see the things you see; for I tell you that many prophets and kings have desired to see what you see, and have not seen and to hear what you hear, and have not heard". O Lamb of God, Thou wonderful sin-bearer,Hard after Thee, my soul doth follow on:As pants the hart for streams in deserts dreary,So pants my soul for Thee, Thou life-giving one;ChorusAt Thy feet I fall, yield Thee up my all; (repeat chorus - Hanford (Gabriel))To suffer, live or die for my Lord crucified.I mourn, I mourn, the sin that drove Thee from me,And blackest darkness brought into my soul;Now I renounce th'accursed thing that hindered,And come once more to Thee to be made fully whole.ChorusDescend the heavens, Thou whom my soul adoreth!Exchange Thy throne for my poor longing heart.For Thee, for Thee, I watch as for the morning;No rest or peace is mine from my Saviour apart.ChorusCome, Holy Ghost, Thy mighty aid bestowing,Destroy the works of sin, the self, the pride,Burn, burn in me, my idols overthrowing,Prepare my heart for Him, for my Lord crucified.Words by C. Booth-Clibborn.None of these tunes is quite perfect, but I hope you'll be blessed. The Lord will be, if you sing to Him. 8-) Tune: Central Church (piano)http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/k/l/tklordws.htmTune: Pilgrims (slower organ)http://www.stempublishing.com/hymns/ss/meter/10.10.10.10.10.12.http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0007/x000775.htmTune: Hanford (Gabriel)http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0006/x000668.htmTune: Tidingshttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0002/x000295.htmTune: Hiding in Thee (Original tune for chorus.)http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0006/x000692.htm

... He's answered - I can tell He's answered - prayers I made long ago, which I knew would take a while to come through in my experience.... and I'm just beginning to realise my patience has been rewarded by His utter faithfulness. Amen.Wash me, O Lamb of God,Wash me from sin!By Thine atoning blood, Oh, make me clean!Purge me from eve'ry stain,Let me Thine image gain,In love and mercy reignO'er all within.Wash me, O Lamb of God,Wash me from sin!I long to be like Thee -- All pure within.Now let the crimson tide,Shed from Thy wounded side,Be to my heart applied,And make me clean.Wash me, O Lamb of God,Wash me from sin!I will not, cannot, restTill pure within.All human skill is vain,But Thou canst cleanse each stainTill not a spot remain --Made wholly clean.Wash me, O Lamb of God,Wash me from sin!By faith Thy cleansing blood Now makes me clean.So near art Thou to me,So sweet my rest in Thee --Oh, blessed purity,Saved, saved from sin!Wash me, O Lamb of God,Wash me from sin!Thou, while I trust in thee,Wilt keep me clean.Each day to Thee I bringHeart, life - yea, everything:Saved, while to Thee I cling,Saved from all sin!Tune: Bethany (Mason)http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0003/x000333.htm(NKJV) Acts 7 51 "You stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit; as your fathers so do you. 52 Which of the prophets did your fathers not persecute? And they killed those who foretold the coming of the Just One, of whom you now have become the betrayers and murderers, 53 who have received the law by the direction of angels and have not kept it." 54 When they heard these things they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed at him with their teeth. 55 But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God, 56 and said, "Look! I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!" 57 Then they cried out with a loud voice, stopped their ears, and ran at him with one accord; 58 and they cast him out of the city and stoned him. And the witnesses laid down their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul. 59 And they stoned Stephen as he was calling on God and saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." 60 Then he knelt down and cried out with a loud voice, "Lord, do not charge them with this sin." And when he had said this, he fell asleep. 1 John 13 that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. 4 And these things we write to you that your joy may be full.5 This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Luke 1025 And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested Him, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" 26 He said to him, "What is written in the law? What is your reading of it?" 27 So he answered and said, "'You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,' and 'your neighbor as yourself.'" 28 And He said to him, "You have answered rightly; do this and you will live."

... a new work in my soul and spirit, according to His grace and patience.(NKJV) Luke 10:25 - 42And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested Him, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" He said to him, "What is written in the law? What is your reading of it?" So he answered and said, " 'You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,' and 'your neighbor as yourself.' " And He said to him, "You have answered rightly; do this and you will live." But he, wanting to justify himself, said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" Then Jesus answered and said: "A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing, wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a certain priest came down that road. And when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. Likewise a Levite, when he arrived at the place, came and looked, and passed by on the other side. But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was. And when he saw him, he had compassion. So he went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; and he set him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. On the next day, when he departed, he took out two denarii, gave them to the innkeeper, and said to him, 'Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, when I come again, I will repay you.' So which of these three do you think was neighbor to him who fell among the thieves?" And he said, "He who showed mercy on him." Then Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise." Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus' feet and heard His word. But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, "Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me." And Jesus answered and said to her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her." Jesus, from whom all blessings flow,Great Builder of Thy church below;If now Thy Spirit moves my breast,Hear, and fulfil Thine own request!The few that truly call Thee Lord,And wait Thy santifying word,And Thee their utmost Saviour own;Unite and perfect them in one.O let them all Thy mind express,Stand forth thy chosen witnesses,Thy power unto salvation show,And perfect holiness below,The fulness of Thy grace receive,And simply to thy glory live;Strongly reflect the light Divine,And in a land of darkness shine.In them let all manking beholdHow Christians lived in days of old;Mighty their envious foes to move,A proverb of reproach - and love.Call them into Thy wonderous light,Worthy to walk with Thee in white!Make up Thy jewels, Lord, and showThe glorious, spotless church below!From every sinful wrinkle free,Redeemed from all iniquity,The fellowship of saints make known,And, O my God, might I be one!O might my lot be cast with these,The least of Jesu's witnesses:O that my Lord would count me meetTo wash His dear disciples' feet!This only thing do I require:Thou knowest 'tis all my heart's desireFreely what I receive to give,The servant of Thy church to live.Tune: Abendshttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0007/x000787.htmPart 1 of this hymn begins 'Happy the souls who first believed / To Jesus and each other cleaved...' posted earlier in this thread.

... several new experiences, (good ones, challenging ones,) practical progress and peace with my Creator.To God be the glory, great things He hath done! So loved He the world that He gave us His Son, Who yielded His life an atonement for sin, And opened the lifegate that all may go in.RefrainPraise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the people rejoice!O come to the Father through Jesus the Son, And give him the glory, great things he hath done!O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood, To every believer the promise of God; The vilest offender who truly believes, That moment from Jesus a pardon receives.Refrain Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done, And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son; But purer, and higher, and greater will be Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see. RefrainTune: To God be the glory! (organ or piano or bells)http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh098.sht[Note: the last verse and refrain can be taken up semitone. 8-) ](NKJV) Luke 11:9 - 28 (Jesus speaking - )" So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. If a son asks for bread from any father among you, will he give him a stone? Or if for a fish, will he give him a serpent instead of a fish? Or if he asks for an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!"And He was casting out a demon, and it was mute. So it was, when the demon had gone out, that the mute spoke; and the multitudes marveled. But some of them said, "He casts out demons by Beelzebub, the ruler of the demons." Others, testing Him, sought from Him a sign from heaven. But He, knowing their thoughts, said to them: "Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and a house divided against a house falls. If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? Because you say I cast out demons by Beelzebub. And if I cast out demons by Beelzebub, by whom do your sons cast out? Therefore they will be your judges. But if I cast out demons with the finger of God, surely the kingdom of God has come upon you. When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own palace, his goods are in peace. But when a stronger than he comes upon him and overcomes him, he takes from him all his armor in which he trusted, and divides his spoils. He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters. When an unclean spirit goes out of a man, he goes through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he says, 'I will return to my house from which I came.' And when he comes, he finds it swept and put in order. Then he goes and takes with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter and dwell there; and the last state of that man is worse than the first."And it happened, as He spoke these things, that a certain woman from the crowd raised her voice and said to Him, "Blessed is the womb that bore You, and the breasts which nursed You!" But He said, "More than that, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it!"

... speaking to me through His written word and for reminding me how much He has done for me, in particular, related to the third verse of this hymn, which He brought to my attention when I was six years old. Praise His Holy Name! And, for many other provisions. Amen.Rescue the perishing, care for the dying,Snatch them in pity from sin and the grave;Weep o’er the erring one, lift up the fallen,Tell them of Jesus, the mighty to save.RefrainRescue the perishing, care for the dying,Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.Though they are slighting Him, still He is waiting,Waiting the penitent child to receive;Plead with them earnestly, plead with them gently;He will forgive if they only believe.RefrainDown in the human heart, crushed by the tempter,Feelings lie buried that grace can restore;Touched by a loving heart, wakened by kindness,Chords that were broken will vibrate once more.RefrainRescue the perishing, duty demands it;Strength for thy labor the Lord will provide;Back to the narrow way patiently win them;Tell the poor wand’rer a Savior has died.RefrainTune: Rescuehttp://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/r/e/rescuetp.htmhttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0002/x000283.htm(NJKV) Luke 11:37 - 41And as He spoke, a certain Pharisee asked Him to dine with him. So He went in and sat down to eat. When the Pharisee saw it, he marveled that He had not first washed before dinner. Then the Lord said to him, "Now you Pharisees make the outside of the cup and dish clean, but your inward part is full of greed and wickedness. "Foolish ones! Did not He who made the outside make the inside also? But rather give alms of such things as you have; then indeed all things are clean to you. Luke 12:33 - 40"Sell what you have and give alms; provide yourselves money bags which do not grow old, a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches nor moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

... several significant blessings - practical, spiritual, emotional, intellectual - God is Good! Praise His Name! May we lift Him up!Lord, I believe a rest remains,To all Thy people known;A rest where pure enjoyment reigns,And Thou are loved alone;A rest where all our soul's desireIs fixed on things above;Where doubt, and pain, and fear expire;Cast out by perfect love;A rest of lasting joy and peace,Where all is calm within;'Tis then from our own works we cease,From pride, self-will, and sin.Our life is hid with Christ in God;The agony is o'er,We wrestle not with flesh and blood, We strive with sin no more.From every evil motion freed,(the Son hath made us free,)On all the powers of hell we tread,In glorious liberty.Safe in the way of life, aboveDeath, earth, and hell we rise;We find, when perfected in love,Our long-sought paradise.Within that Eden we retire, We rest in Jesu's name;It guards us, as a wall of fire,And as a sword of flame.O that I now the rest might know,Believe, and enter in!Now, Saviour, now the power bestow,And let me cease from sin.(to be continued)Tune: Spohr (Gerald)http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0009/x000956.htmTune: Farranthttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0004/x000450.htmTune: Martyrdom (pipe organ)http://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/aadmsb1.htm(NKJV) John 1932 Then the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first and of the other who was crucified with Him.33 But when they came to Jesus and saw that He was already dead, they did not break His legs.34 But one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood and water came out.35 And he who has seen has testified, and his testimony is true; and he knows that he is telling the truth, so that you may believe.36 For these things were done that the Scripture should be fulfilled, "None of His bones shall be broken."37 And again another Scripture says, "They shall look on Him whom they pierced."38 After this, Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate gave permission. So he came and took the body of Jesus.39 And Nicodemus, who at first came to Jesus by night, also came, bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about a hundred pounds.40 Then they took the body of Jesus, and bound it in strips of linen with the spices, as the custom of the Jews is to bury.41 Now in the place where He was crucified there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb in which no one had yet been laid.42 So there they laid Jesus, because of the Jews' Preparation Day, for the tomb was nearby. Col 2:8 - 13Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power. In Him you were also circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the sins of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, buried with Him in baptism, in which you also were raised with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead.And you, being dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He has made alive together with Him, having forgiven you all trespasses, Genesis 50:2 And Joseph commanded his servants the physicians to embalm his father. So the physicians embalmed Israel.

... His love... His provision... His ministrations in the Spirit and in 3D.(continued from yesterday)Remove this hardness from my heart,This unbelief remove;To me, the rest of faith impart,The Sabbath of Thy love.I groan from pride to be set free,From wrath to be released;Take me, O take me into Thee,My everlasting Rest.I would be Thine, Thou knowest I would,And have Thee all my own;Thee, O my all-sufficient Good,I want, and Thee alone.Thy Name to me, Thy Nature grant;This, only this be given;Nothing beside my God I want,Nothing in earth or heaven.Come, O my Saviour, come away,Into my soul descend;No longer from Thy creature stay,My Author and my End.The bliss Thou hast for me preparedNo longer be delayed;Come, my exceeding Great Reward,For whom I first was made.Come, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,And seal me Thine abode;Let all I am, in Thee be lost,Let all I am, be God!NKJV) Genesis 15:1 After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, "Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward." Exodus 19:4 - 6 4 'You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and I bore you on eagles' wings and brought you to Myself. Isaiah 40:29b - 31And to those who have no might He increases strength.Even the youths shall faint and be weary, And the young men shall utterly fall,But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. 1 John 2:13 - 17I write to you, fathers, Because you have known Him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, Because you have overcome the wicked one. I write to you, little children, Because you have known the FatherI have written to you, fathers, Because you have known Him who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, Because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, And you have overcome the wicked one. Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world -- the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life -- is not of the Father but is of the world.And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever. Ezekiel 3625 "Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean; I will cleanse you from all your filthiness and from all your idols.26 "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.27 "I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will keep My judgments and do them.

... His provisions, His grace, for favour with man, and little steps completed.(NKJV) Luke 13:10 - 22Now He was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. And behold, there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bent over and could in no way raise herself up. But when Jesus saw her, He called her to Him and said to her, "Woman, you are loosed from your infirmity." And He laid hands on her, and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God. But the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath; and he said to the crowd, "There are six days on which men ought to work; therefore come and be healed on them, and not on the Sabbath day."The Lord then answered him and said, "Hypocrite! Does not each one of you on the Sabbath loose his ox or donkey from the stall, and lead it away to water it? So ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan has bound -- think of it -- for eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the Sabbath?" And when He said these things, all His adversaries were put to shame; and all the multitude rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by Him.Then He said, "What is the kingdom of God like? And to what shall I compare it? It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and put in his garden; and it grew and became a large tree, and the birds of the air nested in its branches." And again He said, "To what shall I liken the kingdom of God? It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal till it was all leavened." And He went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. O worship the King, All-glorious above!O gratefully sing His power and His love!Our Shield and Defender, The Ancient of Days,Pavilioned in splendor, And girded with praise.O tell of His might! O sing of His grace!Whose robe is the light, Whose canopy space;His chariots of wrath The deep thunderclouds form,And dark is His path On the wings of the storm.The earth, with its store Of wonders untold,Almighty, Thy power Hath founded of old,Hath 'stablished it fast By a changeless decree,And round it hath cast, Like a mantle, the sea.Thy bountiful care, What tongue can recite?It breathes in the air; It shines in the light;It streams from the hills, It descends to the plain,And sweetly distills In the dew and the rain.Frail children of dust, And feeble as frail,In Thee do we trust, Nor find Thee to fail;Thy mercies, how tender - How firm to the end!Our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend!O measureless Might, Ineffable Love,While angels delight To hymn Thee above,Thy humbler creation, Though feeble their lays,With true adoration Shall lisp to Thy praise. Tune: Laudate Dominum (Parry)http://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/spttl.htmTune: Lyons (Haydn)http://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/owtkaga.htmTune: Hanover http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0002/x000292.htm

... a good sleep, bright sunshine, speaking to me again, AMEN! and the knowledge of His presence. Praise God! :-D(NKJV) Luke 14:1 - 14Now it happened, as He went into the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees to eat bread on the Sabbath, that they watched Him closely. And behold, there was a certain man before Him who had dropsy. And Jesus, answering, spoke to the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, "Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?" But they kept silent. And He took and healed him, and let him go. Then He answered them, saying, "Which of you, having a donkey or an ox that has fallen into a pit, will not immediately pull him out on the Sabbath day?" And they could not answer Him regarding these things. So He told a parable to those who were invited, when He noted how they chose the best places, saying to them: "When you are invited by anyone to a wedding feast, do not sit down in the best place, lest one more honorable than you be invited by him; and he who invited you and him come and say to you, 'Give place to this man,' and then you begin with shame to take the lowest place. But when you are invited, go and sit down in the lowest place, so that when he who invited you comes he may say to you, 'Friend, go up higher.' Then you will have glory in the presence of those who sit at the table with you. For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted." Then He also said to him who invited Him, "When you give a dinner or a supper, do not ask your friends, your brothers, your relatives, nor rich neighbors, lest they also invite you back, and you be repaid. But when you give a feast, invite poor, maimed, lame, blind. And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you; for you shall be repaid at the resurrection of the just." Ye servants of God, Your Master proclaim, And publish abroad His wonderful Name; The Name all-victorious Of Jesus extol; His kingdom is glorious, And rules over all. The waves of the sea Have lift up their voice, Sore troubled that we In Jesus rejoice; The floods they are roaring, But Jesus is here; While we are adoring, He always is near. Men, devils, engage,The billows ariseAnd horribly rage And threaten the skies;Their fury shall neverOur steadfastness shock,The weakest believerIs built on a Rock.God ruleth on high, Almighty to save; And still he is nigh, His presence we have; The great congregation His triumph shall sing, Ascribing salvation To Jesus our king. "Salvation to God Who sits on the throne," Let all cry aloud, And honour the Son; Our Jesus's praises The angels proclaim, Fall down on their faces, And worship the Lamb. Then let us adore, And give him his right, All glory and power, All wisdom and might, All honour and blessing, With angels above, And thanks never-ceasing, And infinite love. Tune: Laudate Dominum (Parry) http://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/spttl.htmTune: Paderbornhttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0010/x001092.htmTune: Hanover (last on page)http://www.113.d2g.com/orange-pages/hymnal4.htm(Scroll down alphabet to 3rd 'H') (pipe organ)http://www.stempublishing.com/hymns/ss/index/tunesvv 15 - 24Now when one of those who sat at the table with Him heard these things, he said to Him, "Blessed is he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God!" Then He said to him, "A certain man gave a great supper and invited many, and sent his servant at supper time to say to those who were invited, 'Come, for all things are now ready.' But they all with one accord [agreement] began to make excuses. The first said to him, 'I have bought a piece of ground, and I must go and see it. I ask you to have me excused.' And another said, 'I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to test them. I ask you to have me excused.' Still another said, 'I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.' So that servant came and reported these things to his master. Then the master of the house, being angry, said to his servant, 'Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in here poor and maimed and lame and blind.' And the servant said, 'Master, it is done as you commanded, and still there is room.' Then the master said to the servant, 'Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled. For I say to you that none of those men who were invited shall taste my supper.' " :-o

... His gift of the Holy Spirit and more healing of my soul. Amen.(NKJV) Luke 15:1 - 10Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him. And the Pharisees and scribes complained, saying, "This Man receives sinners and eats with them." So He spoke this parable to them, saying: "What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost until he finds it? And when he has found he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together friends and neighbors, saying to them, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!' I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it? And when she has found, she calls friends and neighbors together, saying, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found the piece which I lost!' Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents." I met the Good Shepherd, just now on the plain,As homeward He carried His lost one again;I marveled how gently His burden He bore;And as He passed by me, I knelt to adore.O Shepherd, Good Shepherd, Thy wounds they are deep;The wolves have sore hurt Thee in saving Thy sheep.Thy raiment all over with crimson is dyed;And what is this wound they have made in Thy side?O Shepherd, Good Shepherd, and is it for meThis grievous affliction has fallen on Thee?Thy wounds make me love Thee, my heart shall be Thine;With Thee I will journey, my Shepherd divine.Tune: Muellerhttp://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/m/imtgshep.htmhttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0000/x000080.htm

... His word and His encouragements.A wonderful Saviour is Jesus my Lord,A wonderful Saviour to me,He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock,Where rivers of pleasure I see.RefrainHe hideth my soul in the cleft of the rockThat shadows a dry, thirsty land;He hideth my life in the depths of his love,And covers me there with his hand.A wonderful Saviour is Jesus my Lord,He taketh my burden away,He holdeth me up, and I shall not be moved,He giveth me strength as my day.RefrainWith numberless blessings each moment he crowns,And filled with a fullness divine,I sing in my rapture, O glory to GodFor such a Redeemer as mine!RefrainWhen clothed in his brightness, transported I riseTo meet him in clouds of the sky,His perfect salvation, his wonderful love,I'll shout with the millions on high.Refrain(non-standard piano style - but singable)http://whosoeverwill.ca/hymnshideth.htm(simple piano)http://www.opc.org/hymn.html?hymn_num=675(KJV) Luke 15:20 - 32And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet: and bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry: for this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry. Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing. And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant. And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound. And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him. And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends: but as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine. It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.

... His love which has reached out to me in more than one way today, refreshing my spirit with His washings and peace.Because He LivesGod sent His son, they called Him JesusHe came to love, heal, and forgive.He lived and died to buy my pardon,An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives.ChorusBecause He lives, I can face tomorrow.Because He lives, All fear is gone.Because I know He holds the future,And life is worth the living just because He lives.How sweet to hold a newborn baby,And feel the pride and joy he gives.But greater still the calm assurance,This child can face uncertain days because He lives.ChorusAnd then one day I'll cross the river,I'll fight life's final war with pain. And then as death gives way to victory,I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know He lives.ChorusWilliam and Gloria Gaitherhttp://www.mamarocks.com/because_he_lives.htmhttp://whosoeverwill.ca/chorusesandsongs.htm(KJV) Luke 16:8 And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light. v10 - 17 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true [riches]? And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own? No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him. And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knows your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God. The law and the prophets [were] until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it. And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail.

... the gift of the Body of Christ and the awesome ministry of the Holy Spirit.Jesus, keep me near the cross,There a precious fountainFree to all, a healing streamFlows from Calvary’s mountain.RefrainIn the cross, in the cross,Be my glory ever;Till my raptured soul shall findRest beyond the river.Near the cross, a trembling soul,Love and mercy found me;There the bright and morning starSheds its beams around me.RefrainNear the cross! O Lamb of God,Bring its scenes before me;Help me walk from day to day,With its shadows o’er me.RefrainNear the cross I’ll watch and waitHoping, trusting ever,Till I reach the golden strand,Just beyond the river.RefrainTune: Near the Crosshttp://ingeb.org/spiritua/jesuskee.htmlhttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0003/x000351.htm(NKJV) Luke 16:19 - 31 " There was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and fared sumptuously every day. But there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, full of sores, who was laid at his gate, desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table. Moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. So it was that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died and was buried. And being in torments in Hades, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. Then he cried and said, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.'"But Abraham said, 'Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things; but now he is comforted and you are tormented. And besides all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed, so that those who want to pass from here to you cannot, nor can those from there pass to us.'"Then he said, 'I beg you therefore, father, that you would send him to my father's house, for I have five brothers, that he may testify to them, lest they also come to this place of torment.'"Abraham said to him, 'They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.' "And he said, 'No, father Abraham; but if one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.'"But he said to him, 'If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded though one rise from the dead.' "

... His grace poured out towards me, in holding and keeping my heart and mind stayed in peace.Look, ye saints! The sight is glorious: See the Man of Sorrows now; From the fight returned victorious, Every knee to Him shall bow; Crown Him, crown Him, (x 2: Triumph) Crowns become the Victor's brow. Crown the Savior! Angels, crown Him; Rich the trophies Jesus brings; In the seat of power enthrone Him, While the vault of heaven rings; Crown Him, crown Him, Crown the Savior King of kings. Sinners in derision scorned Him, Mocking thus the Savior's claim; Saints and angels crowd around Him, Own His title, praise His name; Crown Him, crown Him, Spread abroad the Victor's fame. Hark, those bursts of acclamation! Hark, those loud triumphant chords! Jesus takes the highest station; O what joy the sight affords! Crown Him, crown Him, King of kings and Lord of lords!Tune: Coronaehttp://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/lystsig.htmTune: Regent Squarehttp://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh304.shtTune: Triumph (Gauntlett)http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0013/x001361.htm(NKJV) Luke 17:1 - 5Then He said to the disciples, "It is impossible that no offenses should come, but woe through whom they do come! 2 "It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones."Take heed to yourselves. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. And if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times in a day returns to you, saying, 'I repent,' you shall forgive him." And the apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith."

... preparing the way before me, and teaching me how to walk in it.Lord, thy Word abidethAnd our footsteps guideth;Who its truth believethLight and joy receiveth.When our foes are near us,Then thy Word doth cheer us;Word of consolation,Message of salvation.When the storms are o'er us,And dark clouds before us,Then its light directethAnd our way protecteth.Who can tell the pleasure,Who recount the treasure,By thy Word impartedTo the simple-hearted?Word of mercy, givingSuccor to the living;Word of life, supplyingComfort to the dying!O that we, discerningIts most holy learning,Lord, may love and fear thee,Evermore be near thee.Tune: Ravenshawhttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0006/x000639.htm(pipe organ)http://www.113.d2g.com/orange-pages/hymnal6.htm(NKJV) Luke 17"And which of you, having a servant plowing or tending sheep, will say to him when he has come in from the field, 'Come at once and sit down to eat'? But will he not rather say to him, 'Prepare something for my supper, and gird yourself and serve me till I have eaten and drunk, and afterward you will eat and drink'? Does he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I think not. So likewise you, when you have done all those things which you are commanded, say, 'We are unprofitable servants. We have done what was our duty to do.'Now it happened as He went to Jerusalem that He passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. Then as He entered a certain village, there met Him ten men who were lepers, who stood afar off. And they lifted up their voices and said, "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!" So when He saw them, He said to them, "Go, show yourselves to the priests." And so it was that as they went, they were cleansed. And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, returned, and with a loud voice glorified God, and fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks. And he was a Samaritan. So Jesus answered and said, "Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine? Were there not any found who returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?" And He said to him, "Arise, go your way. Your faith has made you well."

... taking care of details and ordering external circumstances so as to increase blessing upon blessing. Amen! 8-)Lord, for the years your love has kept and guided, urged and inspired us, cheered us on our way,sought us and saved us, pardoned and provided:Lord for the years, we bring our thanks today.Lord, for that word, the word of life which fires us,speaks to our hearts and sets our souls ablaze,teaches and trains, rebukes us and inspires us:Lord of the word, receive your people's praise.Lord, for our land in this our generation,spirits oppressed by pleasure, wealth and care:for young and old, for common wealth and nation,Lord of our land, be pleased to hear our prayer.Lord, for our world where men disown and doubt you, loveless in strength, and comfortless in pain,hungry and helpless, lost indeed without you:Lord of the world, we pray that Christ may reign.Lord for ourselves; in living power remake us -self on the cross, and Christ upon the throne,past put behind us, for the future take us:Lord of our lives, to live for Christ alone.Words: Timothy Dudley-Smith Words © 1969 by Hope Publishing Co., Carol Stream, IL 60188.http://jmm.aaa.net.au/articles/16286.htmTune by Michael BaughenScroll down alphabet - 2nd last 'L'http://www.113.d2g.com/orange-pages/hymnal6.htm(NKJV) Luke 17: 20 - 37Now when He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He answered them and said, "The kingdom of God does not come with observation; nor will they say, 'See here!' or 'See there!' For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you."Then He said to the disciples, "The days will come when you will desire to see one of the days of the Son of Man, and you will not see it. "And they will say to you, 'Look here!' or 'Look there!' Do not go after them or follow them. For as the lightning that flashes out of one part under heaven shines to the other part under heaven, so also the Son of Man will be in His day. But first He must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation. And as it was in the days of Noah, so it will be also in the days of the Son of Man: they ate, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and the flood came and destroyed them all. Likewise as it was also in the days of Lot: They ate, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they built; but on the day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven and destroyed them all. Even so will it be in the day when the Son of Man is revealed.In that day, he who is on the housetop, and his goods in the house, let him not come down to take them away. And likewise the one who is in the field, let him not turn back. Remember Lot's wife.Whoever seeks to save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it. I tell you, in that night there will be two men in one bed: the one will be taken and the other will be left. Two women will be grinding together: the one will be taken and the other left. Two men will be in the field: the one will be taken and the other left." And they answered and said to Him, "Where, Lord?" So He said to them, "Wherever the body is, there the eagles will be gathered together."

... the people who pray (for me), for His answers to them and for His clear speaking to me.Praise Him! praise Him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer!Sing, O earth - His wonderful love proclaim!Hail Him! Hail Him! Highest archangels in glory,Strength and honour give to His holy Name!Like a shepherd Jesus will guard His children - In His arms He carries them all day long:O ye saints that dwell on the mountains of Zion, Praise Him! praise Him! Ever in joyful song!Praise Him! praise Him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer!For our sins He suffered and bled and died;He our Rock, our hope of eternal salvation,Hail Him! hail Him! Jesus the Crucified.Loving Saviour, meekly enduring sorrow,Crowned with thorns that cruelly pierced His brow:Once for us rejected, despised and forsaken,Prince of Glory, ever truimphant now.Praise Him! praise Him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer!Heav'nly portals loud with hosannas ring!Jesus, Saviour, reigneth for ever and ever,Crown Him! crown Him! Prophet and Priest and King!Death is vanquished! Tell it with joy ye faithful,Where is now they victory, boasting grave?Jesus lives! No longer thy portals are cheerless,Jesus lives, the mighty and strong to save.Redemption Hymnal(electric organ)http://whosoeverwill.ca/hymnspraisehim.htm(piano)http://ingeb.org/spiritua/praisehi.html (piano, flute + other)http://www.digitalhymnal.org/dhymn.cfm?hymnNumber=249(NKJV) Luke 18:1 - 8Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, [KJV - faint] saying: "There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man. Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, 'Get justice for me from my adversary.' And he would not for a while; but afterward he said within himself, 'Though I do not fear God nor regard man, yet because this widow troubles me I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.' " Then the Lord said, "Hear what the unjust judge said.And shall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him, though He bears long with them? I tell you that He will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith, on the earth?"

... the gift of praying in the Spirit - not only 'in faith' but - with care for whom we pray.(NKJV) Luke 18:31 - 43Then He took the twelve aside and said to them, "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of Man will be accomplished. For He will be delivered to the Gentiles and will be mocked and insulted and spit upon. They will scourge Him and kill Him. And the third day He will rise again." But they understood none of these things; this saying was hidden from them, and they did not know the things which were spoken. Then it happened, as He was coming near Jericho, that a certain blind man sat by the road begging. And hearing a multitude passing by, he asked what it meant. So they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. And he cried out, saying, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" Then those who went before warned him that he should be quiet; but he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!"So Jesus stood still and commanded him to be brought to Him. And when he had come near, He asked him, saying, "What do you want Me to do for you?" He said, "Lord, that I may receive my sight." Then Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight; your faith has made you well." And immediately he received his sight, and followed Him, glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God. Father of everlasting grace,They goodness and Thy truth we praise,They goodness and Thy truth we prove: Thou hast in honour of Thy SonThe Gift unspeakable sent down,The Spirit of life, and power, and love;The purchased Comforter is given,For Jesus is returned to heavenTo claim, and then the Grace impart;Our day of Pentecost is come,And God vouchsafes to fix His homeIn every poor expecting heart.Father, on Thee whoever callConfess Thy promise is for all,While every one that asks receives,Receives the Gift, and Giver too,And witnesses that Thou art true,And in Thy Spirit walks, and lives.Send us the Spirit of Thy SonTo make the depths of Godhead known,To make us share the life Divine;Send Him the sprinkled blood to apply,Send Him, our souls to sanctify,And show, and seal us ever Thine.So shall we pray, and never cease,So shall we thankfully confessThy wisdom, truth, and power, and love;With joy unspeakable adore,And bless, and praise Thee everymore,And serve Thee like Thy hosts above;Till, added to that heavenly choir,We raise our songs of triumph higher,And praise Thee in a bolder strain,Out-soar the first-born seraphs's flight,And sing, with all our friends in light,Thine everlasting love to man.Tune: Sussex Carolhttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0010/x001095.htmTune: Creation (Repeat lines 3 and 6)http://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/tsfoh.htmEDIT: the best tune - Stamford - is not available online, but, it is included on a cd with other tunes for congregational worship, by the Methodist church, a link for which will be posted when I find it next.

... Jesus ever having said Mary had chosen the better part - to sit at His feet and listen to Him. Hallelujah for time alone in His presence. All heaven declares the glory of the Risen Lord;Who can compare with the beauty of the Lord?Forever He will be the Lamb upon the throne;I gladly bow the knee and worship Him alone.I will proclaim the glory of the Risen Lord;Who once was slain to reconcile man to God.Forever You will be the Lamb upon the throne;I gladly bow the knee and worship You alone.Copyright (c) 1987 Thankyou Musichttp://www.mc-pro.com/kbc/lyrics/RB004.htm(Third on page)http://www.113.d2g.com/orange-pages/hymnal5.htmhttp://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/all_heaven_declares.html(NKJV) Luke 18: 35 Then it happened, as He was coming near Jericho....Luke 19:1 - 11Then Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. Now behold, a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector, and he was rich. And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not because of the crowd, for he was of short stature. So he ran ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see Him, for He was going to pass that way. And when Jesus came to the place, He looked up and saw him, and said to him, "Zacchaeus, make haste and come down, for today I must stay at your house." So he made haste and came down, and received Him joyfully. But when they saw, they all complained, saying, "He has gone to be a guest with a man who is a sinner." Then Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, "Look, Lord, I give half of my goods to the poor; and if I have taken anything from anyone by false accusation, I restore fourfold." And Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house, because he also is a son of Abraham; for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost." Now as they heard these things, He spoke another parable, because He was near Jerusalem and because they thought the kingdom of God would appear immediately.

... the light - walking in it, into it - and without fear of it. Amen.(NKJV) Luke 19:12 - 28Therefore He said: "A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and to return. So he called ten of his servants, delivered to them ten minas, and said to them, 'Do business till I come.' But his citizens hated him, and sent a delegation after him, saying, 'We will not have this [man] to reign over us.' And so it was that when he returned, having received the kingdom, he then commanded these servants, to whom he had given the money, to be called to him, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. Then came the first, saying, 'Master, your mina has earned ten minas.' And he said to him, 'Well done, good servant; because you were faithful in a very little, have authority over ten cities.' And the second came, saying, 'Master, your mina has earned five minas.' Likewise he said to him, 'You also be over five cities.' Then another came, saying, 'Master, here is your mina, which I have kept put away in a handkerchief. 'For I feared you, because you are an austere man. You collect what you did not deposit, and reap what you did not sow.' And he said to him, 'Out of your own mouth I will judge you, you wicked servant. You knew that I was an austere man, collecting what I did not deposit and reaping what I did not sow. Why then did you not put my money in the bank, that at my coming I might have collected it with interest?' And he said to those who stood by, 'Take the mina from him, and give to him who has ten minas.' (But they said to him, 'Master, he has ten minas.') 'For I say to you, that to everyone who has will be given; and from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. But bring here those enemies of mine, who did not want me to reign over them, and slay them before me.' " 28 When He had said this, He went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. My song is love unknown,My Savior’s love to me;Love to the loveless shown,That they might lovely be.O who am I, that for my sakeMy Lord should take, frail flesh and die?He came from His blest throneSalvation to bestow;But men made strange, and noneThe longed for Christ would know:But O! my Friend, my Friend indeed,Who at my need His life did spend.Sometimes they strew His way,And His sweet praises sing;Resounding all the dayHosannas to their King:Then “Crucify!” is all their breath,And for His death they thirst and cry.Why, what hath my Lord done?What makes this rage and spite?He made the lame to run,He gave the blind their sight,Sweet injuries! Yet they at theseThemselves displease, and ’gainst Him rise.They rise and needs will haveMy dear Lord made away;A murderer they saved,The Prince of life they slay,Yet cheerful He to suffering goes,That He His foes from thence might free.In life, no house, no homeMy Lord on earth might have;In death no friendly tombBut what a stranger gave.What may I say? Heav’n was His home;But mine the tomb wherein He lay.Here might I stay and sing,No story so divine;Never was love, dear King!Never was grief like Thine.This is my Friend, in Whose sweet praiseI all my days could gladly spend.Tune: Love Unknown (Scroll down to last 'M')http://www.users.surfaid.org/~revevans/hymns.htmChoice of tunes, including Love Unknownhttp://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/m/y/mysongis.htm

... His proving yet again His sovreignty... His mercy, His grace and His continuous supply of the Spirit to those who earnestly expect it, and wait on Him.(NKJV) Luke 19:29 - 38And it came to pass, when He came near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mountain called Olivet, He sent two of His disciples, saying, "Go into the village opposite, where as you enter you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever sat. Loose it and bring it here. And if anyone asks you, 'Why are you loosing it?' thus you shall say to him, 'Because the Lord has need of it.' "So those who were sent went their way and found it just as He had said to them. But as they were loosing the colt, the owners of it said to them, 'Why are you loosing the colt?' And they said, 'The Lord has need of him.' Then they brought him to Jesus. And they threw their own clothes on the colt, and they set Jesus on him. And as He went, many spread their clothes on the road. Then, as He was now drawing near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen, saying: 'Blessed the King who comes in the name of the LORD! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!' O magnify the Lord with me,Ye people of His choice.Let all to whom He lendeth breathNow in His Name rejoice.For love’s blest revelation,For rest from condemnation,For uttermost salvation,To Him give thanks.RefrainLet all the people praise Thee.Let all the people praise Thee,Let all the people praise Thy NameForever and forevermore.O praise Him for His holiness,His wisdom, and His grace;Sing praises for His precious bloodWhich ransomed all our race.In tenderness He sought us;From depths of sin He brought us;The way of life then taught us.To Him give thanks.RefrainHad I a thousand tongues to sing, The half could ne’er be toldOf love so rich, so full and free,Of blessings manifold;Of grace that faileth never,Peace flowing as a riverFrom God, the glorious Giver.To Him give thanksRefrain.

... the gifts of the Spirit, for grace, for a freed will and the opportunity to serve with love.(NKJV) Luke 19:39 - 48And some of the Pharisees called to Him from the crowd, "Teacher, rebuke Your disciples." But He answered and said to them, "I tell you that if these should keep silent, the stones would immediately cry out."Now as He drew near, He saw the city and wept over it, saying, "If you had known, even you, especially in this your day, the things that make for your peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes. For days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment around you, surround you and close you in on every side, and level you, and your children within you, to the ground; and they will not leave in you one stone upon another, because you did not know the time of your visitation." Then He went into the temple and began to drive out those who bought and sold in it, saying to them, "It is written, 'My house is a house of prayer,' but you have made it a 'den of thieves.' " And He was teaching daily in the temple. But the chief priests, the scribes, and the leaders of the people sought to destroy Him, and were unable to do anything; for all the people were very attentive to hear Him. Spirit of the living God fall afresh on me; Spirit of the living God fall afresh on me; break me, melt me, mould me, fill me; Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. ©1935, 1963 Birdwing Music http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/spirit_of_the_living_god.htmlHoly, holy, holy is the Lord;holy is the Lord God almighty!Holy, holy, holy is the Lord;Holy is the Lord God almighty!Who was, and is, and is to come!Holy, holy, holy is the Lord. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus is the Lord;Jesus is the Lord God almighty!Jesus, Jesus, Jesus is the Lord;Jesus is the Lord God almighty! Who was, and is, and is to come!Jesus, Jesus, Jesus is the Lord! Worthy, worthy, worthy is the Lord;worthy is the Lord God almighty!Worthy, worthy, worthy is the Lord;worthy is the Lord God almighty! Who was, and is, and is to come! Worthy, worthy, worthy is the Lord! Glory, glory, glory to the Lord;glory to the Lord God almighty!Glory, glory, glory to the Lord;glory to the Lord God almighty!Who was, and is, and is to come!Glory, glory, glory to the Lord! Copyright Controlhttp://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/holy_holy_holy_is_the_lord.html

... all that I'm learning from practical situations.(NKJV) Luke 20:20 -So they watched Him, and sent spies who pretended to be righteous, that they might seize on His words, in order to deliver Him to the power and the authority of the governor.Then they asked Him, saying, "Teacher, we know that You say and teach rightly, and You do not show personal favoritism, but teach the way of God in truth: "Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?"But He perceived their craftiness, and said to them, "Why do you test Me? Show Me a denarius. Whose image and inscription does it have?" They answered and said, "Caesar's." And He said to them, "Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." But they could not catch Him in His words in the presence of the people. And they marveled at His answer and kept silent. I know not why God’s wondrous graceTo me He hath made known,Nor why, unworthy, Christ in loveRedeemed me for His own.RefrainBut I know Whom I have believèd,And am persuaded that He is ableTo keep that which I’ve committedUnto Him against that day.I know not how this saving faithTo me He did impart,Nor how believing in His WordWrought peace within my heart.RefrainI know not how the Spirit moves,Convincing us of sin,Revealing Jesus through the Word,Creating faith in Him.RefrainI know not what of good or illMay be reserved for me,Of weary ways or golden days,Before His face I see.RefrainI know not when my Lord may come,At night or noonday fair,Nor if I walk the vale with Him,Or meet Him in the air.RefrainTune: El Nathanhttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0003/x000344.htmhttp://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh714.sht

... many little things which contribute to knowing His unceasing love and care and faithfulness to our attend our real needs.The day Thou gavest, Lord, is ended,The darkness falls at Thy behest;To Thee our morning hymns ascended,Thy praise shall sanctify our rest.We thank Thee that Thy church, unsleeping,While earth rolls onward into light,Through all the world her watch is keeping,And rests not now by day or night.As o’er each continent and islandThe dawn leads on another day,The voice of prayer is never silent,Nor dies the strain of praise away.The sun that bids us rest is wakingOur brethren ’neath the western sky,And hour by hour fresh lips are makingThy wondrous doings heard on high.So be it, Lord; Thy throne shall never,Like earth’s proud empires, pass away:Thy kingdom stands, and grows forever,Till all Thy creatures own Thy sway.Tune: St Clementhttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0006/x000618.htmhttp://ingeb.org/spiritua/thedayth.html(NKJV) Luke 21:7 - 28So they asked Him, saying, "Teacher, but when will these things be? And what sign will there be when these things are about to take place?" And He said: "Take heed that you not be deceived. For many will come in My name, saying, 'I am He,' and, 'The time has drawn near.' Therefore do not go after them. But when you hear of wars and commotions, do not be terrified; for these things must come to pass first, but the end will not come immediately."Then He said to them, "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be great earthquakes in various places, and famines and pestilences; and there will be fearful sights and great signs from heaven. But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons. You will be brought before kings and rulers for My name's sake. But it will turn out for you as an occasion for testimony. Therefore settle [it] in your hearts not to meditate beforehand on what you will answer; for I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able to contradict or resist. You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, relatives and friends; and they will put some of you to death. And you will be hated by all for My name's sake. But not a hair of your head shall be lost. By your patience possess your souls. But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is near. Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those who are in the midst of her depart, and let not those who are in the country enter her. For these are the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled. But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! For there will be great distress in the land and wrath upon this people. And they will fall by the edge of the sword, and be led away captive into all nations. And Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; men's hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth, for the powers of heaven will be shaken. Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near." Lift up your headsTo the coming KingBow before HimAnd Adore HimSing, Oh singTo His MajestyLet your praises bePure and holyGiving gloryTo the King of Kings.(Actions illustrated)http://www.elijah.org/liftuphands/lift.htm

... His healing Presence, and the power of prayer.(NKJV) Luke 21:34 - 38 [Jesus speaking:]"But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly. For it will come as a snare on all those who dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man."And in the daytime He was teaching in the temple, but at night He went out and stayed on the mountain called Olivet. Then early in the morning all the people came to Him in the temple to hear Him. 22:1 - 12Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called Passover. And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill Him, for they feared the people. Then Satan entered Judas, surnamed Iscariot, who was numbered among the twelve. So he went his way and conferred with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray Him to them. And they were glad, and agreed to give him money. So he promised and sought opportunity to betray Him to them in the absence of the multitude. Then came the Day of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover must be killed. And He sent Peter and John, saying, "Go and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat." So they said to Him, "Where do You want us to prepare?"And He said to them, "Behold, when you have entered the city, a man will meet you carrying a pitcher of water; follow him into the house which he enters. Then you shall say to the master of the house, 'The Teacher says to you, "Where is the guest room where I may eat the Passover with My disciples?" ' Then he will show you a large, furnished upper room; there, make ready." Love Divine, all loves excelling,Joy of heaven to earth come down,Fix in us Thy humble dwelling,All Thy faithful mercies crown.Jesus, Thou art all Compassion,Pure, unbounded love Thou art;Visit us with Thy salvation,Enter every trembling heart.Breathe, O breathe Thy loving Spirit,Into every troubled breast,Let us, all in Thee inherit,Let us find that second rest;Take away our love of sinning,Alpha and Omega be,End of faith, as its Beginning,Set our hearts at liberty.Come, almighty to deliver;Let us all Thy life receive;Suddenly return, and never,Never more Thy temples leave.Thee we would be always blessing,Serve Thee as thy hosts above,Pray, and praise Thee without ceasing,Glory in Thy perfect love.Finish then Thy new creation:Pure and spotless let us be;Let us see Thy great salvation,Perfectly restored in Thee,Changed from glory into glory,Till in heaven we take our place,Till we cast our crowns before Thee,Lost in wonder, love, and praise.Tune: Blaenwernhttp://www.users.surfaid.org/~revevans/hymns.htmTune: Hyfrydolhttp://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/jwaffs.htm

... my equilibrium in Him ...... not that it's without passion .... but steady - not unsteady.... 8-) All for Jesus, all for Jesus!All my being’s ransomed powers:All my thoughts and words and doings,All my days and all my hours.RefrainAll for Jesus! All for Jesus!All my days and all my hours;All for Jesus! All for Jesus!All my days and all my hours.Let my hands perform His bidding,Let my feet run in His ways;Let my eyes see Jesus only,Let my lips speak forth His praise.RefrainWorldlings prize their gems of beauty,Cling to gilded toys of dust,Boast of wealth and fame and pleasure;Only Jesus will I trust.RefrainSince my eyes were fixed on Jesus,I’ve lost sight of all beside;So enchained my spirit’s vision,Looking at the Crucified.RefrainOh, what wonder! how amazing!Jesus, glorious King of kings,Deigns to call me His belovèd,Lets me rest beneath His wings.RefrainTune: Jude (Galilee - refrain optional)http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0003/x000367.htmTune: As above: slower, fancier pianohttp://whosoeverwill.ca/hymnsallforjesus.htmTune: All for Jesus (Hull - refrain, or, Stainer - no refrain)http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/a/l/l/allforje.htm(NKJV) Luke 22:13 - 23So they went and found it just as He had said to them, and they prepared the Passover. When the hour had come, He sat down, and the twelve apostles with Him.Then He said to them, "With fervent desire I have desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer; for I say to you, I will no longer eat of it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God."Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, "Take this and divide it among yourselves; for I say to you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes." And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me." Likewise He also took the cup after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you. But behold, the hand of My betrayer is with Me on the table. And truly the Son of Man goes as it has been determined, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed!" Then they began to question among themselves, which of them it was who would do this thing.

... liberty in the Spirit, love, hope in God, and those practical outworkings which tell us we are alive to His purposes.The sands of time are sinking, the dawn of Heaven breaks;The summer morn I’ve sighed for—the fair, sweet morn awakes:Dark, dark hath been the midnight, but dayspring is at hand,And glory, glory dwelleth in Immanuel’s land.O Christ, He is the fountain, the deep, sweet well of love!The streams of earth I’ve tasted more deep I’ll drink above:There to an ocean fullness His mercy doth expand,And glory, glory dwelleth in Immanuel’s land.Oh! Well it is forever, Oh! well forevermore,My nest hung in no forest of all this death doomed shore:Yea, let the vain world vanish, as from the ship the strand,While glory—glory dwelleth in Immanuel’s land.There the Red Rose of Sharon unfolds its heartsome bloomAnd fills the air of heaven with ravishing perfume:Oh! To behold it blossom, while by its fragrance fannedWhere glory—glory dwelleth in Immanuel’s land.The King there in His beauty, without a veil is seen:It were a well spent journey, though seven deaths lay between:The Lamb with His fair army, doth on Mount Zion stand,And glory—glory dwelleth in Immanuel’s land.Oft in yon sea beat prison My Lord and I held tryst,For Anwoth was not heaven, and preaching was not Christ:And aye, my murkiest storm cloud was by a rainbow spanned,Caught from the glory dwelling in Immanuel’s land.But that He built a Heaven of His surpassing love,A little new Jerusalem, like to the one above,“Lord take me over the water” hath been my loud demand,Take me to my love’s own country, unto Immanuel’s land.But flowers need nights cool darkness, the moonlight and the dew;So Christ, from one who loved it, His shining oft withdrew:And then, for cause of absence my troubled soul I scannedBut glory shadeless shineth in Immanuel’s land.The little birds of Anwoth, I used to count them blessed,Now, beside happier altars I go to build my nest:Over these there broods no silence, no graves around them stand,For glory, deathless, dwelleth in Immanuel’s land.Fair Anwoth by the Solway, to me thou still art dear,Even from the verge of heaven, I drop for thee a tear.Oh! If one soul from Anwoth meet me at God’s right hand,My heaven will be two heavens, In Immanuel’s land.I’ve wrestled on towards Heaven, against storm and wind and tide,Now, like a weary traveler that leaneth on his guide,Amid the shades of evening, while sinks life’s lingering sand,I hail the glory dawning from Immanuel’s land.Deep waters crossed life’s pathway, the hedge of thorns was sharp;Now, these lie all behind me Oh! for a well tuned harp!Oh! To join hallelujah with yon triumphant band,Who sing where glory dwelleth in Immanuel’s land.With mercy and with judgment my web of time He wove,And aye, the dews of sorrow were lustered with His love;I’ll bless the hand that guided, I’ll bless the heart that plannedWhen throned where glory dwelleth in Immanuel’s land.Soon shall the cup of glory wash down earth’s bitterest woes,Soon shall the desert briar break into Eden’s rose;The curse shall change to blessing the name on earth that’s bannedBe graven on the white stone in Immanuel’s land.O I am my Beloved’s and my Beloved’s mine!He brings a poor vile sinner into His “house of wine.”I stand upon His merit—I know no other stand,Not even where glory dwelleth in Immanuel’s land.I shall sleep sound in Jesus, filled with His likeness rise,To love and to adore Him, to see Him with these eyes:’Tween me and resurrection but Paradise doth stand;Then—then for glory dwelling in Immanuel’s land.The Bride eyes not her garment, but her dear Bridegroom’s face;I will not gaze at glory but on my King of grace.Not at the crown He giveth but on His pierced hand;The Lamb is all the glory of Immanuel’s land.I have borne scorn and hatred, I have borne wrong and shame,Earth’s proud ones have reproached me for Christ’s thrice blessed Name:Where God His seal set fairest they’ve stamped the foulest brand,But judgment shines like noonday in Immanuel’s land.They’ve summoned me before them, but there I may not come,My Lord says “Come up hither,” My Lord says “Welcome home!”My King, at His white throne, my presence doth commandWhere glory—glory dwelleth in Immanuel’s land.Tune: Rutherford (usual tune)http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0007/x000758.htmhttp://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/a/sandtime.htmTune: Salve Domine (possible alternative)http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0009/x000953.htmA little local knowledge: Annie Cousins sat under the ministry of Horatius Bonar, in Edinburgh. I believe she was over 90 when she wrote this hymn.The Solway Firth is between England and Scotland on the west. The quicksands on its banks are dangerous. Covenanters - women as well - were put to death there, under the tide which turns swiftly on a single, metre high wave, before rising to final fulness. I know this is not pleasant information, but I believe you should know.

... another day of His miracles of healing and guidance.Thee will I love, my Strength, my Tower,Thee will I love, my Joy, my Crown,Thee will I love with all my power,In all Thy works, and Thee alone;Thee will I love, till the pure fireFill my whole soul with chaste desire.Ah, why did I so late Thee know,Thee, lovelier than the sons of men!Ah, why did I no sooner goTo Thee, the only ease in pain!Ashamed, I sigh, and inly mourn,That I so late to Thee did turn.In darkness willingly I strayed,I sought Thee, yet from Thee I roved;Far wide my wandering thoughts were spread,Thy creatures more than Thee I loved;And now if more at length I see,’Tis through Thy light and comes from Thee.I thank Thee, uncreated Sun,That Thy bright beams on me have shined;I thank Thee, who hast overthrownMy foes, and healed my wounded mind;I thank Thee, whose enlivening voiceBids my freed heart in Thee rejoice.Uphold me in the doubtful race,Nor suffer me again to stray;Strengthen my feet with steady paceStill to press forward in Thy way;My soul and flesh, O Lord of might,Fill, satiate, with Thy heavenly light.Give to mine eyes refreshing tears,Give to my heart chaste, hallowed fires,Give to my soul, with filial fears,The love that all Heaven’s host inspires;That all my powers, with all their might,In Thy sole glory may unite.Thee will I love, my joy, my crown,Thee will I love, my Lord, my God;Thee will I love, beneath Thy frown,Or smile, Thy scepter, or Thy rod;What though my flesh and heart decay?Thee shall I love in endless day!Tune: Admahhttp://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/w/twilmsmt.htmTune: Adoro Te (St Chrysostom)http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/m/jmylmgma.htm(Select 'St Chrysostom' from alphabetical list.)http://www2.ccim.org/~reformata/trinity_hymnal_rev_ed.htm(NKJV) Luke 22:31 - 34, 54 - 62And the Lord said, "Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. "But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren." But he said to Him, "Lord, I am ready to go with You, both to prison and to death." Then He said, "I tell you, Peter, the rooster shall not crow this day before you will deny three times that you know Me." ...Having arrested Him, they led Him and brought Him into the high priest's house. But Peter followed at a distance.Now when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat among them. And a certain servant girl, seeing him as he sat by the fire, looked intently at him and said, "This man was also with Him." But he denied Him, saying, "Woman, I do not know Him." And after a little while another saw him and said, "You also are of them." But Peter said, "Man, I am not!" Then after about an hour had passed, another confidently affirmed, saying, "Surely this fellow also was with Him, for he is a Galilean." But Peter said, "Man, I do not know what you are saying!" Immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed. And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had said to him, "Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times." So Peter went out and wept bitterly.

... keeping me in His life and His compassion.(NKJV) Luke 22:63 - 71Now the men who held Jesus mocked Him and beat Him. And having blindfolded Him, they struck Him on the face and asked Him, saying, "Prophesy! Who is the one who struck You?" And many other things they blasphemously spoke against Him.As soon as it was day, the elders of the people, both chief priests and scribes, came together and led Him into their council, saying, "If You are the Christ, tell us." But He said to them, "If I tell you, you will by no means believe. And if I also ask you, you will by no means answer Me or let [Me] go. "Hereafter the Son of Man will sit on the right hand of the power of God."Then they all said, "Are You then the Son of God?" So He said to them, "You rightly say that I am." And they said, "What further testimony do we need? For we have heard it ourselves from His own mouth." 23:1 - 11Then the whole multitude of them arose and led Him to Pilate. And they began to accuse Him, saying, "We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to pay taxes to Caesar, saying that He Himself is Christ, a King." Then Pilate asked Him, saying, "Are You the King of the Jews?" He answered him and said, "It is as you say." So Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowd, "I find no fault in this Man." But they were the more fierce, saying, "He stirs up the people, teaching throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee to this place." When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked if the Man were a Galilean. And as soon as he knew that He belonged to Herod's jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem at that time.Now when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceedingly glad; for he had desired for a long time to see Him, because he had heard many things about Him, and he hoped to see some miracle done by Him. 9 Then he questioned Him with many words, but He answered him nothing.And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused Him. Then Herod, with his men of war, treated Him with contempt and mocked Him, arrayed Him in a gorgeous robe, and sent Him back to Pilate. You laid aside Your majesty, gave up everything for me, suffered at the hands of those You had created; You took all my guilt and shame, when You died and rose again; now today You reign in heaven and earth exalted. I really want to worship You, my Lord, You have won my heart and I am Yours for ever and ever: I will love You. You are the only one who died for me, gave Your life to set me free, so I lift my voice to You in adoration. © 1985 Thankyou Music http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/you_laid_aside_your_majesty.html

... the ministry of the saints, through the Spirit.(NKJV) Luke 23:12 - 25That very day Pilate and Herod became friends with each other, for previously they had been at enmity with each other. Then Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people, said to them, "You have brought this Man to me, as one who misleads the people. And indeed, having examined Him in your presence, I have found no fault in this Man concerning those things of which you accuse Him; no, neither did Herod, for I sent you back to him; and indeed nothing deserving of death has been done by Him. I will therefore chastise Him and release Him" (for it was necessary for him to release one to them at the feast). And they all cried out at once, saying, "Away with this Man, and release to us Barabbas" -- who had been thrown into prison for a certain rebellion made in the city, and for murder. Pilate, therefore, wishing to release Jesus, again called out to them. But they shouted, saying, "Crucify, crucify Him!" Then he said to them the third time, "Why, what evil has He done? I have found no reason for death in Him. I will therefore chastise Him and let Him go." But they were insistent, demanding with loud voices that He be crucified. And the voices of these men and of the chief priests prevailed.So Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they requested. And he released to them the one they requested, who for rebellion and murder had been thrown into prison; but he delivered Jesus to their will. Mark 10:33 "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and to the scribes; and they will condemn Him to death and deliver Him to the Gentiles; Matthew 20:18, 19"Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and to the scribes; and they will condemn Him to death, and deliver Him to the Gentiles to mock and to scourge and to crucify. And the third day He will rise again." Jesus shall reign where’er the sunDoes his successive journeys run;His Kingdom stretch from shore to shore,Till moons shall wax and wane no more. For Him shall endless prayer be made,And praises throng to crown His head;His Name like sweet perfume shall riseWith every morning sacrifce.People and realms of every tongueDwell on his love with sweetest song;And infant voices shall proclaimTheir early blessings on his Name.Blessings abound where’er he reigns:The prisoner leaps to lose his chains,The weary find eternal rest,And all the sons of want are blest.Where He displays His healing power,Death and the curse are known no more;In Him the tribes of Adam boastMore blessings than their father lost.Let ever creature rise and bringPeculiar honours to our King,Angels descend with songs again,And earth repeat the long Amen.Tune: Warrington (pipe organ)http://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/gtogip.htmTune: Duke Street (Scroll down alphabet to 5th 'J') (piano)http://www.113.d2g.com/orange-pages/lyrics/umh157.htm

... strength, and patience, and fellowship through the Holy Spirit.(NKJV) Luke 23:26 - 3326 Now as they led Him away, they laid hold of a certain man, Simon a Cyrenian, who was coming from the country, and on him they laid the cross that he might bear it after Jesus. And a great multitude of the people followed Him, and women who also mourned and lamented Him.But Jesus, turning to them, said, "Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for Me, but weep for yourselves and for your children. For indeed the days are coming in which they will say, 'Blessed are the barren, wombs that never bore, and breasts which never nursed!' Then they will begin to say to the mountains, 'Fall on us!' and to the hills, 'Cover us!' For if they do these things in the green wood, what will be done in the dry?" There were also two others, criminals, led with Him to be put to death. And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. Years I spent in vanity and pride,Caring not my Lord was crucified,Knowing not it was for me He died On Calvary! ChorusMercy there was great, and grace was free;Pardon there was multiplied to me;There my burdened soul found liberty At Calvary. By God's Word at last my I learned;Then I trembled at the law I'd spurned,Till my guilty soul imploring turned To Calvary.ChorusNow I've giv'n to Jesus ev'rything,Now I gladly own Him as my King,Now my raptured soul can only sing Of Calvary.ChorusOh, the love that drew salvation's plan!Oh, the grace that brought it down to man!Oh, the mighty gulf that God did span at Calvary!ChorusSimple piano accompanimenthttp://ingeb.org/spiritua/atcalvar.htmlPiano variationshttp://www.cptryon.org/xpipassio/hymns/atcalvary.html

... His ministry through the Body... for keeping my faith steady, and increasing my experience of His faithfulness.(NKJV) Luke 23:44 - 56Now it was about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. Then the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn in two. And when Jesus had cried out with a loud voice, He said, "Father, 'into Your hands I commit My spirit.' " Having said this, He breathed His last. So when the centurion saw what had happened, he glorified God, saying, "Certainly this was a righteous Man!" And the whole crowd who came together to that sight, seeing what had been done, beat their breasts and returned. But all His acquaintances, and the women who followed Him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things. Now behold, there was a man named Joseph, a council member, a good and just man. He had not consented to their decision and deed. He was from Arimathea, a city of the Jews, who himself was also waiting for the kingdom of God. This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then he took it down, wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a tomb hewn out of the rock, where no one had ever lain before. That day was the Preparation, and the Sabbath drew near. And the women who had come with Him from Galilee followed after, and they observed the tomb and how His body was laid. Then they returned and prepared spices and fragrant oils. And they rested on the Sabbath according to the commandment. How sweet and awesome is the place With Christ within the doors, While everlasting love displays The choicest of her stores. Here every bowel of our God With soft compassion rolls; Here peace and pardon bought with blood Is food for dying souls. While all our hearts and all our songs Join to admire the feast, Each of us cries, with thankful tongue, "Lord, why was I a guest?" Why was I made to hear Thy voice, And enter while there's room, When thousands make a wretched choice, And rather starve than come? 'Twas the same love that spread the feast That sweetly forced us in; Else we had still refused to taste, And perished in our sin. Pity the nations, O our God, Constrain the earth to come; Send Thy victorious Word abroad, And bring the strangers home. We long to see Thy churches full, That all the chosen race May, with one voice and heart and soul, Sing Thy redeeming grace.Isaac WattsTune: St Columbahttp://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/hsaaitp.htmTune: Irishhttp://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/tmibwfg.htm

... His never-failing supply of goodness and grace.... and for fellowship with Him in my travelling and in my resting, and for fellowship in the Spirit with the saints.(NKJV) Luke 2421 "But we were hoping that it was He who was going to redeem Israel. Indeed, besides all this, today is the third day since these things happened. 22 "Yes, and certain women of our company, who arrived at the tomb early, astonished us. 23 "When they did not find His body, they came saying that they had also seen a vision of angels who said He was alive. 24 "And certain of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said; but Him they did not see." 25 Then He said to them, "O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken! 26 "Ought not the Christ to have suffered these things and to enter into His glory?" 27 And beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself. 28 Then they drew near to the village where they were going, and He indicated that He would have gone farther. 29 But they constrained Him, saying, "Abide with us, for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent." And He went in to stay with them. 30 Now it came to pass, as He sat at the table with them, that He took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they knew Him; and He vanished from their sight. 32 And they said to one another, "Did not our heart burn within us while He talked with us on the road, and while He opened the Scriptures to us?" 33 So they rose up that very hour and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven and those who were with them gathered together, 34 saying, "The Lord is risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!" 35 And they told about the things [that had happened] on the road, and how He was known to them in the breaking of bread. 36 Now as they said these things, Jesus Himself stood in the midst of them, and said to them, "Peace to you." His love knows no limits;His grace knows no end;His power has no boundary known unto man;And out of His infinite riches in JesusHe giveth, and giveth and giveth again.

... the rest of sleep, as well as rest in the Spirit and fellowship with the saints.(KJV) John 1:1 - 3In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee;Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty!God in three Persons, blessèd Trinity!Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore Thee,Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee,Who was, and is, and evermore shall be.Holy, holy, holy! though the darkness hide Thee,Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see;Only Thou art holy; there is none beside Thee,Perfect in power, in love, and purity.Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!All Thy works shall praise Thy Name, in earth, and sky, and sea;Holy, holy, holy; merciful and mighty!God in three Persons, blessèd Trinity! Tune: Nicaeahttp://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/o/holyholy.htmhttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0000/x000001.htmEDIT:http://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/holy3.htm

... peace, as He continues to look after all the details of my days.(NKJV) Exodus 33:22 "So it shall be, while My glory passes by, that I will put you in the cleft of the rock, and will cover you with My hand while I pass by. Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin?The blood of Jesus whispers peace within.Peace, perfect peace, by thronging duties pressed?To do the will of Jesus, this is rest.Peace, perfect peace, with sorrows surging round?On Jesus’ bosom naught but calm is found.Peace, perfect peace, with loved ones far away?In Jesus’ keeping we are safe, and they.Peace, perfect peace, our future all unknown?Jesus we know, and He is on the throne.Peace, perfect peace, death shadowing us and ours?Jesus has vanquished death and all its powers.It is enough: earth’s struggles soon shall cease,And Jesus call us to Heaven’s perfect peace.Tune: Pax Tecumhttp://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/p/e/peaceper.htmhttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0007/x000769.htm

... a time of gentleness and rest, of companionship and new experiences. As the deer pants for the water,so my soul longs after You.You alone are my heart’s desireand I long to worship You. You alone are my strength, my shield, to You alone may my spirit yield. You alone are my heart’s desire and I long to worship You. I want You more than gold or silver,only You can satisfy.You alone are the real joy-giverand the apple of my eye. You alone.... You’re my Friend and You are my Brother,even though You are a King.I love You more than any other,so much more than anything. You alone.... ©1983 Restoration Music/Lifestyle Musichttp://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/as_the_deer_pants_for_the_water.html(KJV) Exodus 19:4 Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians, and I bare you on eagles' wings, and brought you unto myself.

Hia Dorcas, Just wanted to tell you that this post really jumped out at me tonite in a real way.That was my favorite verse for many years ... Psa 42:1 As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. that song is beautiful and most especially the verse at the bottom really popped at me ... I got 'hit' with it. Confirming that HE is there to give us the right verse or verses for our particular day and hardships.God Bless you and thank you for allowing yourself to be led to post this for today.Annie

... travelling mercies - :-) - a straightforward and simple seven-part journey, during which others raised the topic of the Bible, prophecy, obedience, faith - and I mentioned the verses which bring balance - and prayed for health for two people.Psalm 18:33He maketh my feet like hinds' [feet], and setteth me upon my high places. (Young) Habakkuk 3:19 Jehovah the Lord [is] my strength, And He doth make my feet like hinds, And on my high-places causeth me to tread. You, O Lord, rich in mercy, because of Your great love...You, O Lord, so loved us, even when we were dead in our sin...You made us alive Together with Christ!And raised us upTogether with HimAnd made us sit With Him in heavenly places!And raised us up Together with Christ,And made us sit with Him in heavenly places...In Christ.Amen! 8-)

... my time in the US.... which is now completely over... He has been very, very good to me... :-DThe day Thou gavest, Lord, is ended,The darkness falls at Thy behest;To Thee our morning hymns ascended,Thy praise shall sanctify our rest.We thank Thee that Thy church, unsleeping,While earth rolls onward into light,Through all the world her watch is keeping,And rests not now by day or night.As o’er each continent and islandThe dawn leads on another day,The voice of prayer is never silent,Nor dies the strain of praise away.The sun that bids us rest is wakingOur brethren ’neath the western sky,And hour by hour fresh lips are makingThy wondrous doings heard on high.So be it, Lord; Thy throne shall never,Like earth’s proud empires, pass away:Thy kingdom stands, and grows forever,Till all Thy creatures own Thy sway.Tune: St Clement (piano, organ, bells)http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh690.shthttp://ingeb.org/spiritua/thedayth.html(Bagpipes and organ! 8-) :-P http://www.glasgowguide.co.uk/wjc/lyrics/clement.htm

... for keeping me in peace and comfort of heart and mind and for His promises to do me good... His blood speaks better than that of Abel ... such that my weeping has ceased. Hallelujah!What a wonderful change in my life has been wroughtSince Jesus came into my heart;I have light in my soul for which long I have sought,Since Jesus came into my heart. RefrainSince Jesus came into my heart,Since Jesus came into my heart;Floods of joy o’er my soul like the sea billows roll,Since Jesus came into my heart.I have ceased from my wand’ring and going astray,Since Jesus came into my heart;And my sins which were many are all washed away,Since Jesus came into my heart. RefrainI’m possessed of a hope that is steadfast and sure,Since Jesus came into my heart; And no dark clouds of doubt now my pathway obscure,Since Jesus came into my heart. RefrainThere’s a light in the valley of death now for me,Since Jesus came into my heart;And the gates of the City beyond I can see,Since Jesus came into my heart. RefrainI shall go there to dwell in that City I know,Since Jesus came into my heart;And I’m happy, so happy as onward I go,Since Jesus came into my heart. Refrain(Find midi link last in column on left - 'play')http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Since_Jesus_Came_into_My_Heart/midi/(piano mp3)http://www.abcog.org/hymns/163words.htm(Scroll down to 'Since' first two columns - ENJOY!)http://www.113.d2g.com/orange-pages/hymnal11.htm(NKJV) Psalm 1: 2, 3But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night.He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; [font=Helvetica]AMEN![/font]

... His provision for all my needs; for the sunshine, the frost, the cold, and for love.O Thou Who camest from above,The pure celestial fire to impart,Kindle a flame of sacred loveUpon the mean altar of my heart.There let it for Thy glory burnWith inextinguishable blaze,And trembling to its source return,In humble prayer and fervent praise.Jesus, confirm my heart’s desireTo work and speak and think for Thee;Still let me guard the holy fire,And still stir up Thy gift in me.Ready for all Thy perfect will,My acts of faith and love repeat,Till death Thy endless mercies seal,And make my sacrifice complete.(NKJV) 2 Timothy 1:2, 3Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

... His provision for all my needs; for the sunshine, the frost, the cold, and for love.O Thou Who camest from above,The pure celestial fire to impart,Kindle a flame of sacred loveUpon the mean altar of my heart.There let it for Thy glory burnWith inextinguishable blaze,And trembling to its source return,In humble prayer and fervent praise.Jesus, confirm my heart’s desireTo work and speak and think for Thee;Still let me guard the holy fire,And still stir up Thy gift in me.Ready for all Thy perfect will,My acts of faith and love repeat,Till death Thy endless mercies seal,And make my sacrifice complete.(NKJV) 2 Timothy 1:2, 3Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

Amen !You can say that again. :-D

... His gracious promptings and leadings, for long-sought 'understanding' and hope.Would you be free from the burden of sin?There’s power in the blood, power in the blood;Would you o’er evil a victory win?There’s wonderful power in the blood.RefrainThere is power, power, wonder working powerIn the blood of the Lamb;There is power, power, wonder working powerIn the precious blood of the Lamb.Would you be free from your passion and pride?There’s power in the blood, power in the blood;Come for a cleansing to Calvary’s tide;There’s wonderful power in the blood.RefrainWould you be whiter, much whiter than snow?There’s power in the blood, power in the blood;Sin stains are lost in its life giving flow.There’s wonderful power in the blood.RefrainWould you do service for Jesus your King?There’s power in the blood, power in the blood;Would you live daily His praises to sing?There’s wonderful power in the blood.Refrainwww.cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/h/therepow.htm(NKJV) 1 Corinthians 11:26 - 33For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death till He comes.Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgment to himself, not discerning the Lord's body.For this reason many are weak and sick among you, and many sleep. For if we would judge ourselves, we would not be judged. But when we are judged, we are chastened by the Lord, that we may not be condemned with the world. Therefore, my brethren, when you come together to eat, wait for one another. Holy, holy, holy is the Lord;holy is the Lord God almighty!Holy, holy, holy is the Lord;Holy is the Lord God almighty!Who was, and is, and is to come!Holy, holy, holy is the Lord. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus is the Lord;Jesus is the Lord God almighty!Jesus, Jesus, Jesus is the Lord;Jesus is the Lord God almighty! Who was, and is, and is to come! Jesus, Jesus, Jesus is the Lord! Worthy, worthy, worthy is the Lord;worthy is the Lord God almighty!Worthy, worthy, worthy is the Lord;worthy is the Lord God almighty! Who was, and is, and is to come! Worthy, worthy, worthy is the Lord! Glory, glory, glory to the Lord;glory to the Lord God almighty!Glory, glory, glory to the Lord;glory to the Lord God almighty!Who was, and is, and is to come!Glory, glory, glory to the Lord! Copyright Control http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/holy_holy_holy_is_the_lord.html

I'm paralyzed.I have the "music" going from the link and watching the Lyrics you posted.Wow !

... new revelation from His word, and for His continuing refinements to my understanding, thinking, and acting.(NKJV) John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. Thou, Whose almighty Word[or Thou, Whose eternal word]Chaos and darkness heard,And took their flight;Hear us, we humbly pray,And, where the Gospel’s daySheds not its glorious ray,Let there be light!Thou, Who didst come to bringOn Thy redeeming wingHealing and sight,Health to the sick in mind,Sight to the inly blind,O now, to all mankind,Let there be light!Spirit of truth and love,Life giving, holy Dove,Speed forth Thy flight;Move on the water’s faceBearing the lamp of grace,And, in earth’s darkest place,Let there be light!Blessèd and holy Three,Glorious Trinity,Wisdom, love, might!Boundless as ocean’s tide,Rolling in fullest pride,Through the world far and wide,Let there be light!Tune: Italian Hymn (or Moscow) by Giardinihttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0000/x000002.htm(same) Tune: (renamed) Trinity (pipe organ)http://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/ctak.htmScroll down to first line of hymn; click number link for piano settinghttp://www.113.d2g.com/orange-pages/hymnal1.htm

... establishing my understanding of His work in me, and for a very long sleep... :-D(NKJV) John 1:16 And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace.I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Come unto Me and rest;Lay down, thou weary one, Lay down Thy head upon My breast.”I came to Jesus as I was, Weary and worn and sad;I found in Him a resting place, And He has made me glad.I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Behold, I freely giveThe living water; thirsty one, Stoop down, and drink, and live.”I came to Jesus, and I drank Of that life giving stream;My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, And now I live in Him.I heard the voice of Jesus say, “I am this dark world’s Light;Look unto Me, thy morn shall rise, And all thy day be bright.”I looked to Jesus, and I found In Him my Star, my Sun;And in that light of life I’ll walk, Till traveling days are done.Tune: Vox Dilectihttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0010/x001001.htmTune: Kingsfoldhttp://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/istmpog2.htm

... His strength to carry on as if it were mine! Who can cheer the heart like Jesus,By His presence all divine?True and tender, pure and precious,O how blest to call Him mine!RefrainAll that thrills my soul is Jesus;He is more than life to me;And the fairest of ten thousandIn my blessed Lord I see.Love of Christ so freely given,Grace of God beyond degree,Mercy higher than the heaven,Deeper than the deepest sea!RefrainWhat a wonderful redemption!Never can a mortal knowHow my sin, tho' red like crimson,Can be whiter than the snow.RefrainEv'ry need His hand supplying,Ev'ry good in Him I see;On His strength divine relying,He is all in all to me.RefrainBy the crystal flowing riverWith the ransomed I will sing,And forever and foreverPraise and glorify the King. RefrainTune: Harris (original tune)http://www.sermonaudio.com/hymn_details.asp?PID=allthatthrillsmysoulPossible alternative tunesTune: Mt Holyoke (Select one on page)http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/h/e/theresal.htmTune: Face to face (Be careful not to confuse with 'Harris' :-P )http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0004/x000489.htm(NKJV) John 1:17 For the law was given through Moses, [but] grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.John 19:33 - 37But when they came to Jesus and saw that He was already dead, they did not break His legs. But one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood and water came out. And he who has seen has testified, and his testimony is true; and he knows that he is telling the truth, so that you may believe. For these things were done that the Scripture should be fulfilled, "None of His bones shall be broken." And again another Scripture says, "They shall look on Him whom they pierced." John 3:14, 15"And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, "that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. Numbers 21:7 - 10So Moses prayed for the people. Then the LORD said to Moses, "Make a fiery serpent, and set it on a pole; and it shall be that everyone who is bitten, when he looks at it, shall live."So Moses made a bronze serpent, and put it on a pole; and so it was, if a serpent had bitten anyone, when he looked at the bronze serpent, he lived. Now the children of Israel moved on ...

.....for freeing me from myself!! When I think I'm going under Part the waters Lord When I feel the waves around me calm the sea When I cry fro help, Oh hear me Lord! And hold out your hand Touch my life Still the raging storm in me I need Thee every hour Most gracious Lord No tender voice like thine Can peace afford I need Thee, O I need Thee! Every hour I need Thee O bless me now my Saviour I come to Thee I need Thee every hour In joy or pain Come quickly and abide Or life is vain I need Thee O I need Thee Every hour I need Thee O bless me now my Saviour I come to Thee Praise the lamb of God who hath taken away the sins of the world!!!!!!! He alone is worthy to be praised!!!!!

AMEN! and AMEN!

... my brothers and sisters on SI... for practical progress... for good food, and for whe word of God which constantly surprises me with deeper understanding of His heart.(NKJV) John 3:31 "I did not know Him; but that He should be revealed to Israel, therefore I came baptizing with water." And John bore witness, saying, "I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and He remained upon Him. I did not know Him, but He who sent me to baptize with water said to me, 'Upon whom you see the Spirit descending, and remaining on Him, this is He who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.' And I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God." Again, the next day, John stood with two of his disciples. And looking at Jesus as He walked, he said, "Behold the Lamb of God!"O to be like Thee, Blessed RedeemerThis is my constant longing and prayer:Gladly I'll forgfeit All of earth's trasures,Jesus, Thy perfect likeness to wear.RefrainO, to be like Thee, O, to be like Thee,Blessed Redeemer, pure as Thou art:Come in Thy sweetness, Come in Thy fulness; Stamp Thine own image, deep on my heart.O To be like Thee, Full of compassion,Loving, forgiving, tender and kind,Helping the helpless, Cheering the fainting,Seeking the wand'ring sinner to find.RefrainO to be like Thee,Lowly in spirit,Holy and harmless, patient and brave;Meekly enduringCruel reproaches,Willing to suffer, others to save.RefrainO to be like Thee, Lord, I am coming,Now to receive th'anointing divine;All that I am and have I am bringing,Lord, from the momentAll shall be Thine.RefrainO to be like Thee, While I am pleading,Pour out They Spirit,Fill with Thy love,Make me a temple meet for They dwelling,Fit me for life and heaven above.RefrainTune: Christlikehttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0007/x000761.htm

.........for peace that passes all undertanding. For my beutiful wife and baby girl For good health For another day of life For revealing himself to me every day For a wonderful church and pastor Thank you Jesus for your mercy, and grace.

... Another good sleep, and precious time with Him and in His word.All over the world the Spirit is moving,All over the world as the prophet said it would be;All over the world there’s a mighty revelationOf the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.All over this land the Spirit is moving,All over the world as the prophet said it would be;All over the world there’s a mighty revelationOf the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.All over the Church the Spirit is moving,All over the world as the prophet said it would be;All over the world there’s a mighty revelationOf the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.Deep down in my heart the Spirit is moving,All over the world as the prophet said it would be;All over the world there’s a mighty revelationOf the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea. ©1984 Thankyou Music http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/all_over_the_world_the_spirit_is_moving.html(KJV) Exodus 17:6 Behold, I will stand before thee there upon the rock in Horeb; and thou shalt smite the rock, and there shall come water out of it, that the people may drink. 1 Corinthians 10:4 And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. Exodus 31:17, 18..in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed. And he gave unto Moses, when he had made an end of communing with him upon mount Sinai, two tables of testimony, tables of stone, written with the finger of God. Matthew 24:35 (Jesus speaking)Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. Eph 5:25 - 27Christ ... loved the church, and gave himself for it; that he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, that he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.John 2:6 - 11And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece. Jesus saith unto them, 'Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim.' And he saith unto them, 'Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast.' And they bare it. When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom, and saith unto him, 'Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now.' This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him. John 7:37 - 40 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, 'If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.' (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.) Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, 'Of a truth this is the Prophet'.

....for the witness of the Spirit, bearing witness with my spirit.The soul that was saved last night. GLORY!!!!!Before the throne of God aboveI have a strong and perfect pleaA great high Priest whose name is LoveWho ever lives and pleads for meMy name is graven on his handsMy name is written on his heartI know that while in heaven he standsNo tongue can bid me thence departNo tongue can bis be thus departWhen Satan tempts me to despairAnd tells me of the guilt withinUpward I look and see Him thereWho made an end to all my sinBecause the sinlesws Saviour diedMy sinfull soul is counted freeFor God the just is satisfiedTo look on Him and pardon meTo look on Him and pardon meBehold Him there the risen LambMy perfect spotless righteousnessThe great unchangeable I AMThe King of Glory and of graceOne with Himself I cannot dieMy soul is purchase by His bloodMy life is hid with Christ on highWith Christ my saviour and my God!With Christ my Saviour and my God!

... that the scriptures testify of Jesus and His words which were fulfilled.I cannot breathe enough of Thee, O gentle breeze of love; More fragrant than the myrtle tree The Rose of Sharon is to me, The Balm of Heaven above.\tI cannot gaze enough on Thee, Thou Fairest of the Fair; My heart is filled with ecstasy, As in Thy face of radiancy I see such beauty there. I cannot yield enough to Thee, My Savior, Master, Friend; I do not wish to go out free, But ever, always, willingly, To serve Thee to the end. I cannot sing enough of Thee, The sweetest name on earth; A note so full of melody Comes from my heart so joyously, And fills my soul with mirth.I cannot speak enough of Thee, I have so much to tell; Thy heart it beats so tenderly As Thou dost draw me close to Thee, And whisper, “All is well.”Tune: Orlingtonhttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0010/x001017.htmTune: Chopinhttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0008/x000835.htmOriginal (Spencer, 8.6.8.6.6.) tune not available online.(NKJV) John 2:12 - 25After this He went down to Capernaum, He, His mother, His brothers, and His disciples; and they did not stay there many days.Now the Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. And He found in the temple those who sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the moneychangers doing business. When He had made a whip of cords, He drove them all out of the temple, with the sheep and the oxen, and poured out the changers' money and overturned the tables. And He said to those who sold doves, "Take these things away! Do not make My Father's house a house of merchandise!" Then His disciples remembered that it was written, "Zeal for Your house has eaten Me up." So the Jews answered and said to Him, "What sign do You show to us, since You do these things?" Jesus answered and said to them, "Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up." Then the Jews said, "It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and will You raise it up in three days?" But He was speaking of the temple of His body. Therefore, when He had risen from the dead, His disciples remembered that He had said this to them; and they believed the Scripture and the word which Jesus had said. Now when He was in Jerusalem at the Passover, during the feast, many believed in His name when they saw the signs which He did. But Jesus did not commit Himself to them, because He knew all men, and had no need that anyone should testify of man, for He knew what was in man.

... for practical progress and the stirrings of His Spirit, for the ongoing desire to choose Him first above all other desires.(NKJV) John 3:1 There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, "Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him." Jesus, Thy blood and righteousnessMy beauty are, my glorious dress;’Midst flaming worlds, in these arrayed,With joy shall I lift up my head.Bold shall I stand in Thy great day;For who aught to my charge shall lay?Fully absolved through these I amFrom sin and fear, from guilt and shame.The holy, meek, unspotted Lamb,Who from the Father’s bosom came,Who died for me, e’en me to atone,Now for my Lord and God I own.Lord, I believe Thy precious blood,Which, at the mercy seat of God,Forever doth for sinners plead,For me, e’en for my soul, was shed.Lord, I believe were sinners moreThan sands upon the ocean shore,Thou hast for all a ransom paid,For all a full atonement made.When from the dust of death I riseTo claim my mansion in the skies,Ev’n then this shall be all my plea,Jesus hath lived, hath died, for me.Jesus, the endless praise to Thee,Whose boundless mercy hath for me—For me a full atonement made,An everlasting ransom paid.O let the dead now hear Thy voice;Now bid Thy banished ones rejoice;Their beauty this, their glorious dress,Jesus, Thy blood and righteousness.Tune: Rimingtonhttp://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/e/teachmol.htm

... pressing me into the kingdom of heaven, and for pressing the kingdom of God into me.Far away the noise of strife upon my ear is falling.Then I know the sins of earth beset on every hand.Doubt and fear and things of earth in vain to me are calling.None of these shall move me from Beulah Land.RefrainI’m living on the mountain, underneath a cloudless sky.I’m drinking at the fountain that never shall run dry.O yes! I’m feasting on the manna from a bountiful supply,For I am dwelling in Beulah Land.Far below the storm of doubt upon the world is beating.Sons of men in battle long the enemy withstand.Safe am I within the castle of God’s Word retreating.Nothing then can reach me—’tis Beulah Land.RefrainLet the stormy breezes blow, their cry cannot alarm me;I am safely sheltered here, protected by God’s hand.Here the sun is always shining, here there’s naught can harm me.I am safe forever in Beulah Land.RefrainViewing here the works of God, I sink in contemplation.Hearing now His blessèd voice, I see the way He planned.Dwelling in the Spirit here I learn of full salvation.Gladly I will tarry in Beulah Land.RefrainTune: Beulah Land (Miles)http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/d/w/dwbeulah.htmhttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0005/x000540.htmHallelujah!(NKJV) John 3:3Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

... hearing my primitive cries to Him and answering very quickly.(KJV) John 3: 4 - 6Nicodemus saith unto him, 'How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?' Jesus answered, 'Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit...' 12:20 - 24And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast: the same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, 'Sir, we would see Jesus. Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus. And Jesus answered them, saying, 'The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.' In the tomb so cold they laid Him,death its victim claimed;powers of hell they could not hold Him-back to life He came! RefrainChrist is risen, (Christ is risen), death has been conquered, (death has been conquered), Christ is risen, (Christ is risen): He shall reign for ever! Hell had spent its fury on Him,left Him crucified;yet by blood He boldly conquered,sin and death defied. Refrain Now the fear of death is broken,Love has won the crown.Prisoners of the darkness - listen,walls are tumbling down! Refrain Raised from death, to heaven ascending,Love’s exalted King: let His song of joy unending through the nations ring! Refrain ©1986 Kingsway’s Thankyou Musichttp://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/in_the_tomb_so_cold_they_laid_him.htmlRomans 7:4 - 6we should bring forth fruit unto God. For when we were in the flesh, the motions of sins, which were by the law, did work in our members to bring forth fruit unto death. But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter.Romans 6:4Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

... the ministrations of His Holy Spirit deep in my being, knowing I'm being changed forever.Extract from "A Vision of the Lost" by William Booth (Founder of The Salvation Army) "On one of my recent journeys, as I gazed from the coach window, I was led into a train of thought concerning the condition of the multitudes around me. They were living carelessly in the most open and shameless rebellion against God, without a thought for their eternal welfare. As I looked out of the window, I seemed to see them all... millions of people all around me given up to their drink and their pleasure, their dancing and their music, their business and their anxieties, their politics and their troubles. Ignorant- willfully ignorant in many cases- and in other instances knowing all about the truth and not caring at all. But all of them, the whole mass of them, sweeping on and up in their blasphemies and devilries to the Throne of God. While my mind was thus engaged, I had a vision.I saw a dark and stormy ocean. Over it the black clouds hung heavily; through them every now and then vivid lightening flashed and loud thunder rolled, while the winds moaned, and the waves rose and foamed, towered and broke, only to rise and foam, tower and break again.In that ocean I thought I saw myriads of poor human beings plunging and floating, shouting and shrieking, cursing and struggling and drowning; and as they cursed and screamed they rose and shrieked again, and then some sank to rise no more.And I saw out of this dark angry ocean, a mighty rock that rose up with it’s summit towering high above the black clouds that overhung the stormy sea. And all around the base of this great rock I saw a vast platform. Onto this platform, I saw with delight a number of the poor struggling, drowning wretches continually climbing out of the angry ocean. And I saw that a few of those who were already safe on the platform were helping the poor creatures still in the angry waters to reach the place of safety.On looking more closely I found a number of those who had been rescued, industriously working and scheming by ladders, ropes, boats and other means more effective, to deliver the poor strugglers out of the sea. Here and there were some who actually jumped into the water, regardless of the consequences in their passion to "rescue the perishing." And I hardly know which gladdened me the most- the sight of the poor drowning people climbing onto the rocks reaching a place of safety, or the devotion and self-sacrifice of those whose whole being was wrapped up in the effort for their deliverance..'Eternal Father, strong to save, Whose arm doth bind the restless wave, Who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep Its own appointed limits keep: O hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea. O Savior, whose almighty word The winds and waves submissive heard, Who walkedst on the foaming deep And calm amid its rage didst sleep: O hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea. O sacred Spirit, who didst brood Upon the chaos dark and rude, Who badd'st its angry tumult cease, And gavest light and life and peace: O hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea. O Trinity of love and power, Our brethren shield in danger's hour; From rock and tempest, fire and foe, Protect them wheresoe'er they go; And ever let there rise to Thee Glad hymns of praise from land and sea.Tune: Melita http://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/efsts.htmhttp://www.hymnsite.com/fws/hymn.cgi?2191(alternative) Tune: Sagina - the tune to 'And can it be'http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0005/x000558.htmhttp://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/acibtisg.htmPsalm 104:5 - 9, Matthew 14:24 - 33, Mark 4:37 - 41,Genesis 1:1 - 3, John 6:16 - 21, Acts 27 - 28:6.

.....The blood!!Thank God for the blood!!!!There is a fountain filled with bloodDrawn from Emmanuels vainsAnd sinners plunged beneath that floodLOSE ALL THEIR GUILTY STAINS!Lose all their guilty stainsLose all their guilty stainsAnd sinners plunged beneath that floodLose all their guilty stainsThe dying thief rejoiced to seeThe fountain in that dayAnd there may I, though vile as he WASH ALL MY SINS AWAY!Wash all my sins awayWash all my sins awayAnd there may I, though vile as heWash all my sins awayWHEN I SEE THE BLOOD I WILL PASS, I WILL PASS OVER YOU!!! PRAISE THE LAMB OF GOD!!! :-P :-P :-P :-P

... drawing me closer to Himself.A mind at 'perfect peace' with God;Oh! What a word is this!A sinner reconciled through blood;This, this indeed is peace!By nature and by practice far,How very far from God!Yet now by grace bought nigh to Him,Through faith in Jesus' blood.So nigh, so very nigh to God,I cannot nearer be:For in the person of His SonI am as near as He.So dear, so very dear to God,More dear I cannot be:The love wherewith He loves the Son -- Such is His love to me!Why should I ever anxious be,Since such a God is mine?He watches o'er me night and day,And tells me 'Mine is thine'.Tune: Spohr (Gerald)http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0009/x000956.htmTune: St Agneshttp://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/jtvtot.htm(Young's Literal Translation) John 314 `And as Moses did lift up the serpent in the wilderness, so it behoveth the Son of Man to be lifted up, 15 that every one who is believing in him may not perish, but may have life age-during, 16 for God did so love the world, that His Son--the only begotten--He gave, that every one who is believing in him may not perish, but may have life age-during. 17 For God did not send His Son to the world that he may judge the world, but that the world may be saved through him; 18 he who is believing in him is not judged, but he who is not believing hath been judged already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 `And this is the judgment, that the light hath come to the world, and men did love the darkness rather than the light, for their works were evil; 20 for every one who is doing wicked things hateth the light, and doth not come unto the light, that his works may not be detected; 21 but he who is doing the truth doth come to the light, that his works may be manifested, that in God they are having been wrought.'1 John 1:7 and if in the light we may walk, as He is in the light--we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son doth cleanse us from every sin;

... ministering to me through His Spirit and putting me straight on at least two things... 8-) Romans 8 Today's English Version 15 For the Spirit that God has given you does not make you slaves and cause you to be afraid; instead, the Spirit makes you God's children, and by the Spirit's power we cry out to God, "Father! my Father!"16 God's Spirit joins himself to our spirits to declare that we are God's children. 17 Since we are his children, we will possess the blessings he keeps for his people, and we will also possess with Christ what God has kept for him; for if we share Christ's suffering, we will also share his glory.18 I consider that what we suffer at this present time cannot be compared at all with the glory that is going to be revealed to us. 19 All of creation waits with eager longing for God to reveal his sons.20 For creation was condemned to lose its purpose, not of its own will, but because God willed it to be so. Yet there was the hope 21 that creation itself would one day be set free from its slavery to decay and would share the glorious freedom of the children of God.22 For we know that up to the present time all of creation groans with pain, like the pain of childbirth. 23 But it is not just creation alone which groans; we who have the Spirit as the first of God's gifts also groan within ourselves as we wait for God to make us his sons and set our whole being free.24 For it was by hope that we were saved; but if we see what we hope for, then it is not really hope. For who hopes for something he sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. 26 In the same way the Spirit also comes to help us, weak as we are. For we do not know how we ought to pray; the Spirit himself pleads with God for us in groans that words cannot express. 27 And God, who sees into our hearts, knows what the thought of the Spirit is; because the Spirit pleads with God on behalf of his people and in accordance with his will.28 We know that in all things God works for good with those who love him, those whom he has called according to his purpose. 29 Those whom God had already chosen he also set apart to become like his Son, so that the Son would be the first among many brothers. 30 And so those whom God set apart, he called; and those he called, he put right with himself, and he shared his glory with them.31 In view of all this, what can we say? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 Certainly not God, who did not even keep back his own Son, but offered him for us all! He gave us his Son--will he not also freely give us all things? 33 Who will accuse God's chosen people? God himself declares them not guilty! 34 Who, then, will condemn them? Not Christ Jesus, who died, or rather, who was raised to life and is at the right side of God, pleading with him for us!35 Who, then, can separate us from the love of Christ? Can trouble do it, or hardship or persecution or hunger or poverty or danger or death? 36 As the scripture says, "For your sake we are in danger of death at all times; we are treated like sheep that are going to be slaughtered."37 No, in all these things we have complete victory through him who loved us! 38 For I am certain that nothing can separate us from his love: neither death nor life, neither angels nor other heavenly rulers or powers, neither the present nor the future, 39 neither the world above nor the world below--there is nothing in all creation that will ever be able to separate us from the love of God which is ours through Christ Jesus our Lord. \tA poem by Madame Guyon. (Tunes in next post)O Thou, by long experience tried,Near whom no grief can long abide;My love! How full of sweet contentI pass my years of banishment!

All scenes alike engaging proveTo souls impress'd with sacred love!Where'er they dwell, they dwell in thee;In heaven, in earth, or on the sea.To me remains nor place nor time;My country is in every clime;I can be calm and free from careOn any shore, since God is there.While place we seek, or place we shun,The soul finds happiness in none;But, with a God to guide our way,'Tis equal joy to go or stay.Could I be cast where Thou art not,That were indeed a dreadful lot;But regions none remote I call, Secure of finding God in all.My country, Lord, art Thou alone;Nor other can I claim or own;The point where all my wishes meet;My Law, my Love, life's only sweet!I hold by nothing here below;Appoint my journey and I go;Though pierced by scorn, oppress'd by pride,I feel Thee good - feel nought beside.No frowns of men can hurtful proveTo souls on fire with heavenly love;Though men and devils both condemn,No gloomy days arise from them.Ah, then! to His embrace repair;My soul, thou art no stranger there;There love divine shall be thy guard,And peace and safety thy reward.Madame Guyon (during her imprisonment)Tune: Quebechttp://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/jtjolh.htmTune: Federal Streethttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0002/x000245.htmhttp://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/atiaiott.htm

... the ministry of the Body... for prayers being answered and for prayers being offered... Hallelujah! Sing exulting for the Holy Ghost has comeTo prepare a chosen people for their Lord and heavenly home.Soon in clouds of Light appearing, faithful to His promised word,We shall see Him, therefore brethren, watch and pray and serve the Lord.Come believing, cleanse your garments, in the blood on Calv'ry shed,From the old, set free forever, formed anew in Christ our Head.Fall upon us, mighty Spirit, in Thy fulness from above,New creating, all-conforming in us, to the Lord we love,To Thy service consecrated and with hearts from self set free,Burning with Love's pure devotion we will live and die for Thee.Gifts and graces for His members Thou are come abroad to shed,Thus, through signs and wonders bringing, glory to our risen Head.Hark! The ransomed choir is singing hallelujah to the Lamb!Glory, honour, praise and worship; hail Him as the great I AM!See the Bride in dazzling raiment hastes her glorious Lord to meet;Come, Lord Jesus, we adore Thee, while we worship at Thy feet.Hallelujah! Everlasting glory dawns upon us now,As we hear with joy and rapture, His clear summons: 'Enter thou'.Tune: Morgenlied http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/c/i/cirhallj.htm(Original tune not available online, sorry.)John 3:26 - 36And they came to John and said to him, "Rabbi, He who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have testified -- behold, He is baptizing, and all are coming to Him!" John answered and said, "A man can receive nothing unless it has been given to him from heaven. You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, 'I am not the Christ,' but, 'I have been sent before Him.' He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom's voice. Therefore this joy of mine is fulfilled. He must increase, but I decrease. He who comes from above is above all; he who is of the earth is earthly and speaks of the earth. He who comes from heaven is above all. And what He has seen and heard, that He testifies; and no one receives His testimony. He who has received His testimony has certified that God is true. For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God does not give the Spirit by measure. The Father loves the Son, and has given all things into His hand. He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him." (NKJV)

... bringing me back to life ... in Himself... and making my feet like hinds' feet.Teach me Thy way, O Lord, teach me Thy way!Thy guiding grace afford, teach me Thy way!Help me to walk aright, more by faith, less by sight;Lead me with heav’nly light, teach me Thy way!When I am sad at heart, teach me Thy way!When earthly joys depart, teach me Thy way!In hours of loneliness, in times of dire distress,In failure or success, teach me Thy way!When doubts and fears arise, teach me Thy way!When storms o’erspread the skies, teach me Thy way!Shine through the cloud and rain, through sorrow, toil and pain;Make Thou my pathway plain, teach me Thy way!Long as my life shall last, teach me Thy way!Where’er my lot be cast, teach me Thy way!Until the race is run, until the journey’s done,Until the crown is won, teach me Thy way!Tune: Camacha http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/e/teachmet.htmTune: Proprior Deohttp://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/nearer_my_god_to_thee.htmlJohn 4:19 - 30, 40 - 42The woman said to Him, "Sir, I perceive that You are a prophet. Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, and you [Jews] say that in Jerusalem is the place where one ought to worship." Jesus said to her, "Woman, believe Me, the hour is coming when you will neither on this mountain, nor in Jerusalem, worship the Father. You worship what you do not know; we know what we worship, for salvation is of the Jews. But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth."The woman said to Him, "I know that Messiah is coming" (who is called Christ). "When He comes, He will tell us all things." Jesus said to her, "I who speak to you am [He."] And at this point His disciples came, and they marveled that He talked with a woman; yet no one said, "What do You seek?" or, "Why are You talking with her?" The woman then left her waterpot, went her way into the city, and said to the men, "Come, see a Man who told me all things that I ever did. Could this be the Christ?" Then they went out of the city and came to Him... So when the Samaritans had come to Him, they urged Him to stay with them; and He stayed there two days. And many more believed because of His own word. Then they said to the woman, "Now we believe, not because of what you said, for we ourselves have heard Him and we know that this is indeed the Christ, the Savior of the world."

... His help and strength to 'be' for Him, in a new situation ...I need Thee every hour, most gracious Lord;No tender voice like Thine can peace afford.RefrainI need Thee, O I need Thee;Every hour I need Thee;O bless me now, my Savior,I come to Thee.I need Thee every hour, stay Thou nearby;Temptations lose their power when Thou art nigh.RefrainI need Thee every hour, in joy or pain;Come quickly and abide, or life is in vain.RefrainI need Thee every hour; teach me Thy will;And Thy rich promises in me fulfill.RefrainI need Thee every hour, most Holy One;O make me Thine indeed, Thou blessèd Son.RefrainTune: Need (Lowry)http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh397.shthttp://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/n/ineedteh.htmJohn 4:43 - 54Now after the two days He departed from there and went to Galilee. For Jesus Himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his own country. So when He came to Galilee, the Galileans received Him, having seen all the things He did in Jerusalem at the feast; for they also had gone to the feast. So Jesus came again to Cana of Galilee where He had made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman whose son was sick at Capernaum. When he heard that Jesus had come out of Judea into Galilee, he went to Him and implored Him to come down and heal his son, for he was at the point of death. Then Jesus said to him, "Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will by no means believe." The nobleman said to Him, "Sir, come down before my child dies!" Jesus said to him, "Go your way; your son lives." So the man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him, and he went his way. And as he was now going down, his servants met him and told him, saying, "Your son lives!" Then he inquired of them the hour when he got better. And they said to him, "Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him." So the father knew that it was at the same hour in which Jesus said to him, "Your son lives." And he himself believed, and his whole household. This again [is] the second sign Jesus did when He had come out of Judea into Galilee. (NKJV)

... His continuing word to my heart, which is giving me the answers I need to keep moving.O FOR a heart to praise my God, A heart from sin set free! A heart that always feels Thy blood So freely spilt for me! A heart resigned, submissive, meek, My great Redeemer's throne, Where only Christ is heard to speak, Where Jesus reigns alone; An humble, lowly, contrite heart, Believing, true, and clean; Which neither life nor death can part From Him that dwells within; A heart in every thought renewed, And full of love divine; Perfect, and right, and pure, and good, A copy, Lord, of Thine! Thy tender heart is still the same, And melts at human woe: Jesus, for Thee distressed I am, I want Thy love to know. My heart, Thou know'st, can never rest, Till Thou create my peace, Till of my Eden re-possessed, From every sin I cease. Fruit of Thy gracious lips, on me Bestow that peace unknown, The hidden manna, and the tree Of life, and the white stone. Thy nature, gracious Lord, impart! Come quickly from above, Write Thy new name upon my heart, Thy new, best name of love. Tune: Kilmarnockhttp://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/i_waited_for_the_lord_my_god.htmlTune: Manoahhttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0005/x000565.htmTune: Belmonthttp://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/tiaffwb2.htmTune: Abridge (St Stephen) This version sings slowly and prayerfullyhttp://www.wgma.org.uk/PandG/tunes.htmPsalm 51:6 - 15 Behold, You desire truth in the inward parts,And in the hidden partYou will make me to know wisdom. Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean;Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.Make me hear joy and gladness,That the bones You have broken may rejoice.Hide Your face from my sins,And blot out all my iniquities.Create in me a clean heart, O God,And renew a steadfast spirit within me.Do not cast me away from Your presence,And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.Restore to me the joy of Your salvation,And uphold me by Your generous Spirit.Then I will teach transgressors Your ways,And sinners shall be converted to You.Deliver me from the guilt of bloodshed,O God, The God of my salvation,And my tongue shall sing aloud of Your righteousness.O Lord, open my lips, And my mouth shall show forth Your praise. 1 John 1:6 - 9If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (NKJV)

... keeping my life together when I'm not concentrating, and holding me up when I'm tired.Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!The strife is o'er, the battle done,the victory of life is won;the song of triumph has begun.Alleluia!Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!The powers of death have done their worst,but Christ their legions hath dispersed:let shout of holy joy outburst.Alleluia!Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!The three sad days are quickly sped,he rises glorious from the dead:all glory to our risen Head!Alleluia!Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!He closed the yawning gates of hell,the bars from heaven's high portals fell;let hymns of praise his triumphs tell!Alleluia!Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!Lord! by the stripes which wounded thee,from death's dread sting thy servants free,that we may live and sing to thee.Alleluia! Tune: Victory (Palestrina)http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh306.shthttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0007/x000748.htmhttp://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/t/strifeis.htm(NKJV) Isaiah 40:1 "Comfort, yes, comfort My people!" Says your God. 2 "Speak comfort to Jerusalem, and cry out to her, That her warfare is ended, That her iniquity is pardoned; For she has received from the LORD's hand Double for all her sins." 3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness: "Prepare the way of the LORD; Make straight in the desert A highway for our God. 4 Every valley shall be exalted And every mountain and hill brought low; The crooked places shall be made straight And the rough places smooth; 5 The glory of the LORD shall be revealed, And all flesh shall see together; For the mouth of the LORD has spoken." 1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. Ephesians 6:10 - 14 and on to 18Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having ....

....for the soul that was saved approx. two hours ago. Mrs. Brennen 80 yrs. old, from Boston Mass. Thank God he's still in the saving business!!!!

Hallelujah!

... that knowing Him with me every day, and speaking new life and fresh understanding to my soul and mind.John 58 Jesus said to him, "Rise, take up your bed and walk." 9 And immediately the man was made well, took up his bed, and walked. And that day was the Sabbath. 10 The Jews therefore said to him who was cured, "It is the Sabbath; it is not lawful for you to carry your bed." 11 He answered them, "He who made me well said to me, 'Take up your bed and walk.' " (NKJV)Rejoice, the Lord is King! Your Lord and King adore;Mortals give thanks and sing, and triumph evermore;Lift up your heart, lift up your voice;Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!Jesus, the Savior, reigns, the God of truth and love;When He had purged our stains He took His seat above;Lift up your heart, lift up your voice;Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!His kingdom cannot fail, He rules o’er earth and Heav’n,The keys of death and hell are to our Jesus giv’n;Lift up your heart, lift up your voice;Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!He sits at God’s right hand till all His foes submit,And bow to His command, and fall beneath His feet:Lift up your heart, lift up your voice;Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!He all His foes shall quell, shall all our sins destroy,And every bosom swell with pure seraphic joy;Lift up your heart, lift up your voice,Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!Rejoice in glorious hope! Jesus the Judge shall come,And take His servants up to their eternal home.We soon shall hear th’archangel’s voice;The trump of God shall sound, rejoice!Tune: Gopsalhttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/index/comp_g.htmTune: Darwall (148th)http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh715.shthttp://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/jatgn.htmTune: Jubilate (Repeat last two lines in each verse) 8-) http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0009/x000989.htm

... graciously including me in His family.Ye happy sinners, hearThe prisoner of the Lord,And wait till Christ appearAccording to His word;Rejoice in hope, rejoice with me,We shall from all our sins be free.the Lord our righteousnessWe hav long since received,Salvation nearer isThan when we first believed;Rejoice in hope, rejoice with me,We shall from all our sins be free.Let others hug their chains,For sin and Satan plead,And say from sin's remains They never can be freed;Rejoice in hope, rejoice with me,We shall from all our sins be free.In God we put our trust;If we our sins confess,Faithful He is, and just,From all unrighteousnessTo cleanse us all, both you and me;We shall from all our sins be free.Who Jesu's suffering share,My fellow prisoners now,Ye soon the wreath shall wearOn your truiumphant brow;Rejoice in hope, rejoice with me,We shall from all our sinse be free.The word of God is sure,And never can remove,We shall in heart be pure,And perfected in love;Rejoice in hope, rejoice with me,We shall from all our sins be free.Then let us gladly bringOur sacrifice of praise;Let us give thanks, and sing,And glory in His grace;Rejoice in hope, rejoice with me,We shall from all our sins be free.Tune: Arthur's Seathttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0005/x000533.htmhttp://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/rtlik.htm(Hold the last word/syllable of the third line for three notes, and then 'all' in the last line of every verse, for three notes.)John 5:36 - 47"But I have a greater witness than John's; for the works which the Father has given Me to finish -- the very works that I do -- bear witness of Me, that the Father has sent Me. And the Father Himself, who sent Me, has testified of Me. You have neither heard His voice at any time, nor seen His form. But you do not have His word abiding in you, because whom He sent, Him you do not believe. You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me. But you are not willing to come to Me that you may have life. I do not receive honor from men. But I know you, that you do not have the love of God in you. I have come in My Father's name, and you do not receive Me; if another comes in his own name, him you will receive. How can you believe, who receive honor from one another, and do not seek the honor that comes from the only God? (NKJV)(Young's Literal Translation) John 544 how are ye able--ye--to believe, glory from one another receiving, and the glory from God alone ye seek not? 45 `Do not think that I will accuse you unto the Father; there is who is accusing you, Moses--in whom ye have hoped; 46 for if ye were believing Moses, ye would have been believing me, for he wrote concerning me; 47 but if his writings ye believe not, how shall ye believe my sayings?'

... speaking to me again from His word and through His servants, the saints.Happy the soul whom God delightsTo honour with His sealing grace,On whom His hidden name He writes, And decks him with the robes of praise,And bids him calmly wait to proveThe utmost powers of perfect love,The utmost powers of perfect love.I cannot, dare not now denyThe things my God has freely given.That happy, favoured soul am I,Who find in Christ a contstant heaven;He makes me all His sweetness know,He makes my cup of joy o'erflow,He makes my cup of joy o'erflow.His grace to me salvation brings,His grace hath set me up on high,He bears me still on eagle's wings,He makes me ride upon the sky,With Him in heavenly places sit,And set the moon beneath my feet,And set the moon beneath my feet.An hidden life in Christ I liveAnd exercised in things Divine,My senses all His love receive,I see the King in beauty shine;Fairer than all the sons of men,Thrice happy in His love I reign,Thrice happy in His love I reign.He love is manna to my taste,His love is music to my ear;I feel His love, and hold Him fastIn ecstasies too strong to bear:I smell the odour of His nameAnd all wrapped up in love I am,And all wrapped up in love I am.O that the world might taste, and seeHow good the Lord my Saviour is!Take, Jesu, take Thy love from me,So they may share the glorious bliss;Thy love if we awhile should part,Would soon flow back into my heart,Would soon flow back into my heart.O might I feel the utmost powerOf love, and into nothing fall!Infinite Love, bring near the hour,Infinite God, be all in all;Cover the earth, Thy boundless Sea,And swallow up our souls in Thee,And swallow up our souls in Thee.Tune: Solid Rockhttp://www.stempublishing.com/hymns/ss/index/tuneshttp://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh368.shtTune: David's Harphttp://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/e/wesawthn.htm(NKJV) John 6: 1 - 12After these things Jesus went over the Sea of Galilee, which is [the Sea] of Tiberias. Then a great multitude followed Him, because they saw His signs which He performed on those who were diseased. And Jesus went up on the mountain, and there He sat with His disciples. Now the Passover, a feast of the Jews, was near. Then Jesus lifted up His eyes, and seeing a great multitude coming toward Him, He said to Philip, "Where shall we buy bread, that these may eat?" But this He said to test him, for He Himself knew what He would do. Philip answered Him, "Two hundred denarii worth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may have a little." One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, said to Him, "There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two small fish, but what are they among so many?" Then Jesus said, "Make the people sit down." Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand. And Jesus took the loaves, and when He had given thanks He distributed them to the disciples, and the disciples to those sitting down; and likewise of the fish, as much as they wanted. So when they were filled, He said to His disciples, "Gather up the fragments that remain, so that nothing is lost."

... His readiness to help, to heal and to protect.We have heard the joyful sound: (Jesus saves!) Jesus saves!Spread the tidings all around: (Jesus saves!) Jesus saves!Bear the news to every land, climb the mountains, cross the waves;Onward! ’tis our Lord’s command; (Jesus saves!) Jesus saves!Waft it on the rolling tide: (Jesus saves!) Jesus saves!Tell to sinners far and wide: (Jesus saves!) Jesus saves!Sing, you islands of the sea; echo back, you ocean caves;Earth shall keep her jubilee: (Jesus saves!) Jesus saves!Sing above the battle strife: (Jesus saves!) Jesus saves!By His death and endless life (Jesus saves!) Jesus saves!Shout it brightly through the gloom, when the heart for mercy craves;Sing in triumph o’er the tomb: (Jesus saves!) Jesus saves!Give the winds a mighty voice: (Jesus saves!) Jesus saves!Let the nations now rejoice: (Jesus saves!) Jesus saves!Shout salvation full and free; highest hills and deepest caves;This our song of victory: (Jesus saves!) Jesus saves!Tune: Limpsfieldhttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0002/x000278.htmTune: Jesus Saveshttp://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/e/jesussav.htm(NKJV) John 7:1, 2, 11 - 18 After these things Jesus walked in Galilee; for He did not want to walk in Judea, because the Jews sought to kill Him. Now the Jews' Feast of Tabernacles was at hand....... 11 Then the Jews sought Him at the feast, and said, "Where is He?" And there was much complaining among the people concerning Him. Some said, "He is good"; others said, "No, on the contrary, He deceives the people." However, no one spoke openly of Him for fear of the Jews. Now about the middle of the feast Jesus went up into the temple and taught. And the Jews marveled, saying, "How does this Man know letters, having never studied?" Jesus answered them and said, "My doctrine is not Mine, but His who sent Me. If anyone wants to do His will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it is from God or I speak on My own authority. He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory; but He who seeks the glory of the One who sent Him is true, and no unrighteousness is in Him."

... peace in my mind, and continuing to establish me on new ground.Walk in the light: so shalt thou knowThat fellowship of loveHis Spirit only can bestowWho reigns in light above.Walk in the light: and sin abhorredShall ne’er defile again;The blood of Jesus Christ thy LordShall cleanse from every stain.Walk in the light: and thou shalt findThy heart made truly HisWho dwells in cloudless light enshrinedIn Whom no darkness is.Walk in the light: and thou shalt ownThy darkness passed away,Because that light hath on thee shoneIn which is perfect day.Walk in the light: and e’en the tombNo fearful shade shall wear;Glory shall chase away its gloom,For Christ has conquered there.Walk in the light: and thine shall beA path, though thorny, bright;For God, by grace, shall dwell in thee,And God Himself is light.Tune: Elim (Geer)http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/o/w/howbrite.htmTune: Creditonhttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0012/x001224.htmhttp://www.stempublishing.com/hymns/ss/index/tunesTune: Bartletthttp://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/g/jgtgpowr.htm(NKJV) John 7:19 -24"Did not Moses give you the law, yet none of you keeps the law? Why do you seek to kill Me?" The people answered and said, "You have a demon. Who is seeking to kill You?" Jesus answered and said to them, "I did one work, and you all marvel. Moses therefore gave you circumcision (not that it is from Moses, but from the fathers), and you circumcise a man on the Sabbath. If a man receives circumcision on the Sabbath, so that the law of Moses should not be broken, are you angry with Me because I made a man completely well on the Sabbath? Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment."

... the freedom to come to Him without fear, in any state and be received in love...How sweet the Name of Jesus soundsIn a believer’s ear!It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds,And drives away his fear.It makes the wounded spirit whole,And calms the troubled breast;’Tis manna to the hungry soul,And to the weary, rest.Dear Name, the Rock on which I build,My Shield and Hiding Place,My never failing treasury, filledWith boundless stores of grace!Jesus! my Shepherd, Husband, Friend,My Prophet, Priest and King,My Lord, my Life, my Way, my End,Accept the praise I bring.Weak is the effort of my heart,And cold my warmest thought;But when I see Thee as Thou art,I’ll praise Thee as I ought.Till then I would Thy love proclaimWith every fleeting breath,And may the music of Thy NameRefresh my soul in death!Tune: St Peter (usual tune)http://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/hstnojs.htmTune: Farranthttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0004/x000450.htmTune: Mount Sion http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/t/otajoyfs.htmScore (free)http://www.cpdl.org/wiki/images/6/62/Hwpark_mount_Sion.pdf(NKJV) John 7:37 - On the last day, that great [day] of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, "If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water." But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those believing in Him would receive; for the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified. Therefore many from the crowd, when they heard this saying, said, "Truly this is the Prophet." Others said, "This is the Christ." But some said, "Will the Christ come out of Galilee? Has not the Scripture said that the Christ comes from the seed of David and from the town of Bethlehem, where David was?" So there was a division among the people because of Him. Now some of them wanted to take Him, but no one laid hands on Him. Then the officers came to the chief priests and Pharisees, who said to them, "Why have you not brought Him?" The officers answered, "No man ever spoke like this Man!"

... holding me up, giving me grace, and practical progress.Down from His splendor in glory He came,Into a world of woe;Took on Himself all my guilt and my shame,Why should He love me so?RefrainHow can I help but love Him,When He loved me so?How can I help but love Him,When He loved me so?I am unworthy to take of His grace,Wonderful grace so free;Yes, Jesus suffered and died in my place,E’en for a soul like me.RefrainHe is the fairest of thousands to me,His love is sweet and true;Wonderful beauty in Him I now see,More than I ever knew.Refrainhttp://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/o/hocihblh.htm(NKJV) John 7:47 - 53Then the Pharisees answered them, "Are you also deceived? "Have any of the rulers or the Pharisees believed in Him? "But this crowd that does not know the law is accursed." Nicodemus (he who came to Jesus by night, being one of them) said to them, "Does our law judge a man before it hears him and knows what he is doing?" They answered and said to him, "Are you also from Galilee? Search and look, for no prophet has arisen out of Galilee." And everyone went to his own house. 1 Peter 2:1 - 10Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious. Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God - precious- you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Therefore it is also contained in the Scripture, "Behold, I lay in Zion A chief cornerstone, elect, precious, And he who believes on Him will by no means be put to shame." Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious; but to those who are disobedient, "The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone," and "A stone of stumbling And a rock of offense." They stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they also were appointed. But you - a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy.

... strength for the day... Hallelujah!(NKJV) John 8:12 Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life." O soul, are you weary and troubled?No light in the darkness you see?There’s light for a look at the Savior,And life more abundant and free!Chorus:Turn your eyes upon Jesus,Look full in His wonderful face,And the things of earth will grow strangely dimIn the light of His glory and grace.Through death into life everlastingHe passed, and we follow Him there;Over us sin no more hath dominion—For more than conquerors we are!ChorusHis Word shall not fail you—He promised;Believe Him, and all will be well:Then go to a world that is dying,His perfect salvation to tell!ChorusTune: Lemmelhttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0001/x000198.htmLeft column, under 'Turn your eyes upon Jesus'http://www.113.d2g.com/orange-pages/hymnal11.htmJohn 9:1 - 7Now as [Jesus] passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth. And His disciples asked Him, saying, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" Jesus answered, "Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but that the works of God should be revealed in him. I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; night is coming when no one can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world".When He had said these things, He spat on the ground and made clay with the saliva; and He anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay. And He said to him, "Go, wash in the pool of Siloam" (which is translated, Sent). So he went and washed, and came back seeing.

... whatever it is He's doing in me... I receive it! :-D(NKJV) John 9:8 - 17Therefore the neighbors and those who previously had seen that he was blind said, "Is not this he who sat and begged?" Some said, "This is he." Others "He is like him." He said, "I am." Therefore they said to him, "How were your eyes opened?" He answered and said, "A Man called Jesus made clay and anointed my eyes and said to me, 'Go to the pool of Siloam and wash.' So I went and washed, and I received sight." Then they said to him, "Where is He?" He said, "I do not know." They brought him who formerly was blind to the Pharisees. Now it was a Sabbath when Jesus made the clay and opened his eyes. Then the Pharisees also asked him again how he had received his sight. He said to them, "He put clay on my eyes, and I washed, and I see." Therefore some of the Pharisees said, "This Man is not from God, because He does not keep the Sabbath." Others said, "How can a man who is a sinner do such signs?" And there was a division among them. They said to the blind man again, "What do you say about Him because He opened your eyes?" He said, "He is a prophet." Open my eyes, that I may seeGlimpses of truth Thou hast for me;Place in my hands the wonderful keyThat shall unclasp and set me free.RefrainSilently 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 hearVoices of truth Thou sendest clear;And while the wave notes fall on my ear,Everything false will disappear.RefrainOpen my mouth, and let me bear,Gladly the warm truth everywhere;Open my heart and let me prepareLove with Thy children thus to share.RefrainTune: Scotthttp://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/p/openeyes.htmhttp://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh454.sht

... His grace to me in practical things.Take my life, and let it beConsecrated, Lord, to thee;Take my moments and my days,Let them flow in ceaseless praise.Take my hands, and let them moveAt the impulse of thy love;Take my feet, and let them beSwift and beautiful for thee.Take my voice, and let me singAlways, only, for my King;Take my lips, and let them beFilled with messages from thee.Take my silver and my gold,Not a mite would I withhold;Take my intellect, and useEvery power as thou shalt choose.Take my will and make it thine;It shall be no longer mine.Take my heart, it is thine own;It shall be thy royal throne.Take my love; my Lord, I pourAt thy feet its treasure store;Take my self, and I will beEver, only, all for thee. Tune: Mozart (Scroll to first line of hymn)http://www.113.d2g.com/orange-pages/hymnal4.htm Psalm 97 The LORD reigns; Let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad!Clouds and darkness surround Him; Righteousness and justice - the foundation of His throne.A fire goes before Him,And burns up His enemies round about.His lightnings light the world; The earth sees and trembles.The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.The heavens declare His righteousness,And all the peoples see His glory.Let all be put to shame who serve carved images,Who boast of idols.Worship Him, all [you] gods.Zion hears and is glad,And the daughters of Judah rejoice Because of Your judgments, O LORD.For You, LORD, are most high above all the earth;You are exalted far above all gods.You who love the LORD, hate evil!He preserves the souls of His saints;He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.Light is sown for the righteous,And gladness for the upright in heart.Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous,And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name. (NKJV)

... answering prayer.Jesus, lover of my soul, Let me to Thy bosom fly, While the nearer waters roll, While the tempest still is high: Hide me, O my Savior, hide, Till the storm of life is past; Safe into the haven guide, O receive my soul at last! Other refuge have I none, Hangs my helpless soul on Thee; Leave, ah! leave me not alone, Still support and comfort me! All my trust on Thee is stayed, All my help from Thee I bring; Cover my defenseless head With the shadow of Thy wing. Thou, O Christ, art all I want; More than all in Thee I find; Raise the fallen, cheer the faint, Heal the sick and lead the blind. Just and holy is Thy name; I am all unrighteousness; False and full of sin I am, Thou art full of truth and grace. Plenteous grace with Thee is found, Grace to cover all my sin; Let the healing streams abound; Make and keep me pure within: Thou of life the fountain art, Freely let me take of Thee; Spring Thou up within my heart, Rise to all eternity.Tune: Aberystwythhttp://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/jloms.htm(faster rendition)http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0000/x000020.htmTune: Hollingsidehttp://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/loltgn.htm(KJV) Colossians 2:1 - 10For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and them at Laodicea, and as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; that their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; in whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words. For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ. As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk ye in him: rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. 10 And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power: Colossians 3:1 - 11If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. When Christ, our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: for which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience: in the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them.But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; and have put on the new [man], which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond, free: but Christ is all, and in all.

... revealing something of His heart to me.O love that wilt not let me go,I rest my weary soul in thee:I give thee back the life I owe,That in thine ocean depths its flowMay richer, fuller be.O light that followest all my way,I yield my flickering torch to thee:My heart restores its borrowed ray,That in thy sunshine’s blaze its dayMay brighter, fairer be.O joy that seekest me through pain,I cannot close my heart to thee:I trace the rainbow through the rain,And feel the promise is not vain,That morn shall tearless be.O cross that liftest up my head,I dare not ask to fly from thee:I lay in dust life’s glory dead,And from the ground there blossoms redLife that shall endless be.Tune: St Margarethttp://whosoeverwill.ca/hymnsolovethat.htmhttp://library.timelesstruths.org/music/O_Love_That_Will_Not_Let_Me_Go/score/(NKJV) Mark 12:28 - 34Then one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, perceiving that He had answered them well, asked Him, "Which is the first commandment of all?" Jesus answered him, "The first of all the commandments is: 'Hear, O Israel, the LORD our God, the LORD is one. And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.' This is the first commandment. And the second, like it, is this: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no other commandment greater than these." So the scribe said to Him, "Well said, Teacher. You have spoken the truth, for there is one God, and there is no other but He. And to love Him with all the heart, with all the understanding, with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love one's neighbor as oneself, is more than all the whole burnt offerings and sacrifices." Now when Jesus saw that he answered wisely, He said to him, "You are not far from the kingdom of God." 1 John 3:18 - 24My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth. And by this we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before Him. For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence toward God. And whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight. And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, as He gave us commandment. Now he who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He in him. And by this we know that He abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us.

... speaking to me clearly, from a post on SI. Praise His Name for faithful brethren.Worthy, O worthy are you Lord,Worthy to be thanked and praisedAnd worshipped and adored.Worthy, O worthy are You, Lord,Worthy to be thanked and praisedAnd worshipped and adored.Singing, Hallelujah, Lamb upon the throne,We worship and adore You, make Your glory known.Hallelujah, glory to the King:You're more than a conqueror,You're Lord of everything.(Please scroll down to last 'W')http://www.113.d2g.com/orange-pages/hymnal5.htm(NKJV) 1 John 3:1 - 7Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure. Whoever commits sin also commits lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness. And you know that He was manifested to take away our sins, and in Him there is no sin. Whoever abides in Him does not sin. Whoever sins has neither seen Him nor known Him. Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous.

... a specially blessed day... :-)(NKJV) JOhn 8:34 - 36Jesus answered them, "Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin. And a slave does not abide in the house forever, but a son abides forever. Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed."Man of Sorrows! What a nameFor the Son of God, Who cameRuined sinners to reclaim.Hallelujah! What a Savior!Bearing shame and scoffing rude,In my place condemned He stood;Sealed my pardon with His blood.Hallelujah! What a Savior!Guilty, vile, and helpless we;Spotless Lamb of God was He;Full atonement! Can it be?Hallelujah! What a Savior!Lifted up was He to die;“It is finished!” was His cry;Now in heaven exalted high.Hallelujah! What a Savior!When He comes, as Lord and King,All His ransomed home to bring,Then anew this song we'll sing --- Hallelujah! What a Saviour!Tune: Hallelujah! What a Saviour!http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh165.shthttp://www.stempublishing.com/hymns/ss/199(YLT) Romans 6:4 - 14we were buried together, then, with him through the baptism to the death, that even as Christ was raised up out of the dead through the glory of the Father, so also we in newness of life might walk. For, if we have become planted together to the likeness of his death, so also we shall be of the rising again; this knowing, that our old man was crucified with him, that the body of the sin may be made useless, for our no longer serving the sin; for he who hath died hath been set free from the sin.And if we died with Christ, we believe that we also shall live with him, knowing that Christ, having been raised up out of the dead, doth no more die, death over him hath no more lordship; for in that he died, to the sin he died once, and in that he liveth, he liveth to God; so also ye, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to the sin, and living to God in Jesus Christ our Lord. Let not then the sin reign in your mortal body, to obey it in its desires; neither present ye your members instruments of unrighteousness to the sin, but present yourselves to God as living out of the dead, and your members instruments of righteousness to God; for sin over you shall not have lordship, for ye are not under law, but under grace.

... His love.Full salvation! full salvation!Lo! the fountain, opened wide,Streams thro' ev'ry land and nationFrom the Saviour's wounded side.Full salvation! full salvation!Streams an endless crimson tide,Streams an endless crimson tide.O the glorious revelation!See the cleansing current flowWashing stains of condemnationWhiter than the driven snow;Full salvation! full salvation!O the rapt'rous bliss to know!O the rapt'rous bliss to know!Love's resistless current sweepingAll the regions deep within;Thought and wish and senses keepingNow, and ev'ry instant, clean.Full salvation! full salvation!From the guilt and pow'r of sin.From the guilt and pow'r of sin.Life immortal, heav'n descending,Lo! my heart the Spirit's shrine!God and man in oneness blending—O what fellowship is mine!Full salvation! full salvation!Raised in Christ to life divine!Raised in Christ to life divine!Care and doubting, gloom and sorrow,Fear and grief are mine no more;Faith knows naught of dark tomorrowFor my Saviour goes before.Full salvation! full salvation!Full and free for evermore,Full and free for evermore. Tune: Cwm Rhondahttp://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh127.shthttp://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/gmotgj.htm(NKJV) John 8:42 - 51Jesus said to them, "If God were your Father, you would love Me, for I proceeded forth and came from God; nor have I come of Myself, but He sent Me. Why do you not understand My speech? Because you are not able to listen to My word. You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it. But because I tell the truth, you do not believe Me. Which of you convicts Me of sin? And if I tell the truth, why do you not believe Me? He who is of God hears God's words; therefore you do not hear, because you are not of God.Then the Jews answered and said to Him, "Do we not say rightly that You are a Samaritan and have a demon?" Jesus answered, "I do not have a demon; but I honor My Father, and you dishonor Me. And I do not seek My own glory; there is One who seeks and judges. Most assuredly, I say to you, if anyone keeps My word he shall never see death."

... enabling me to begin to feel the heart of flesh He's converted from stone.Ezekiel 36:26 "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. Jeremiah 24:7 'Then I will give them a heart to know Me, that I am the LORD; and they shall be My people, and I will be their God, for they shall return to Me with their whole heart. MY God! I know, I feel thee mine, And will not quit my claim, Till all I have is lost in thine, And all renewed I am. I hold thee with a trembling hand, But will not let thee go, Till steadfastly by faith I stand, And all thy goodness know. When shall I see the welcome hour, That plants my God in me! Spirit of health, and life, and power, And perfect liberty! Jesus, thine all-victorious love Shed in my heart abroad; Then shall my feet no longer rove, Rooted and fixed in God. Love only can the conquest win, The strength of sin subdue, (My own unconquerable sin) And form my soul anew. Love can bow down the stubborn neck, The stone to flesh convert, Soften, and melt, and pierce, and break An adamantine heart. O that in me the sacred fire Might now begin to glow, Burn up the dross of base desire, And make the mountains flow! O that it now from heaven might fall, And all my sins consume! Come, Holy Ghost, for thee I call, Spirit of burning, come! Refining fire, go through my heart, Illuminate my soul; Scatter thy life through every part, And sanctify the whole. No longer then my heart shall mourn, While, purified by grace, I only for his glory burn, And always see his face. My steadfast soul, from falling free, Shall then no longer move; But Christ be all the world to me, And all my heart be love.Tune: Pisgah (C.M.)http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0007/x000734.htmTune: Brookfield (L.M.)http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0008/x000814.htmTune: Manoah (C.M.)http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0005/x000565.htmThese also available on this page:http://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/hymns_tune.htm

... keeping me in peace.Wonderful grace of Jesus,Greater than all my sin;How shall my tongue describe it,Where shall its praise begin?Taking away my burden,Setting my spirit free;For the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me.RefrainWonderful the matchless grace of Jesus,Deeper than the mighty rolling sea;Higher than the mountain, sparkling like a fountain,All sufficient grace for even me,Broader than the scope of my transgressions,Greater far than all my sin and shame,O magnify the precious name of Jesus,Praise his name!Wonderful grace of Jesus,Reaching a mighty host,By it I have been pardoned,Saved to the uttermost,Chains have been torn asunder,Giving me liberty;For the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me.RefrainWonderful grace of Jesus,Reaching the most defiled,By its transforming power,Making him God's dear child,Purchasing peace and heaven,For all eternity;And the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me.Refrainhttp://www.opc.org/hymn.html?hymn_id=839(NKJV) Ephesians 2: 8 - 18For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Therefore remember that you, once Gentiles in the flesh--who are called Uncircumcision by what is called the Circumcision made in the flesh by hands-- that at that time you were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation, having abolished in His flesh the enmity, that is, the law of commandments contained in ordinances, so as to create in Himself one new man from the two, thus making peace, and that He might reconcile them both to God in one body through the cross, thereby putting to death the enmity. And He came and preached peace to you who were afar off and to those who were near. For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father.

... drawing me into His love and His family...... melting my hard heart a little more.My stubborn will at last hath yielded;I would be Thine, and Thine alone,And this the prayer my lips are bringing,"Lord, let in me Thy will be done." RefrainSweet will of God, still fold me closer,Till I am wholly lost in Thee;Sweet will of God, still fold me closer,Till I am wholly lost in Thee. I'm tired of sin, footsore and weary,The darksome path hath dreary grown,But now a light has ris'n to cheer me;I find in Thee my Star, my Sun.RefrainThy precious will, O conqu'ring Savior,Doth now embrace and compass me;All discords hushed, my peace a river,My soul a prisoned bird set free. RefrainShut in with Thee, O Lord, forever,My wayward feet no more to roam;What pow'r from Thee my soul can sever?The center of God's will my home. Refrainhttp://www.hymnal.net/cgi-bin/hymns/index?t=h&n=383(NKJV) John 9:35 - 41Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when He had found him, He said to him, "Do you believe in the Son of God?" He answered and said, "Who is He, Lord, that I may believe in Him?" And Jesus said to him, "You have both seen Him and it is He who is talking with you." Then he said, "Lord, I believe!" And he worshipped Him.And Jesus said, "For judgment I have come into this world, that those who do not see may see, and that those who see may be made blind."Then some of the Pharisees who were with Him heard these words, and said to Him, "Are we blind also?" Jesus said to them, "If you were blind, you would have no sin; but now you say, 'We see.' Therefore your sin remains.

... continuing to deliver me from all my fears.Out of my bondage, sorrow, and night,Jesus, I come! Jesus, I come!Into Thy freedom, gladness, and light,Jesus, I come to Thee!Out of my sickness into Thy health,Out of my want and into Thy wealth,Out of my sin and into Thyself,Jesus, I come to Thee! Out of my shameful failure and loss,Jesus, I come! Jesus, I come!Into the glorious gain of Thy cross,Jesus, I come to Thee!Out of earth's sorrows into Thy balm,Out of life's storm and into Thy calm,Out of distress to jubilant psalm,Jesus, I come to Thee! Out of unrest and arrogant pride,Jesus, I come! Jesus, I come!Into Thy blessed will to abide,Jesus, I come to Thee!Out of myself to dwell in Thy love,Out of despair into raptures above,Upward for aye on wings like a dove,Jesus, I come to Thee! Out of the fear and dread of the tomb,Jesus, I come! Jesus, I come!Into the joy and pleasure, Thine own,Jesus, I come to Thee!Out of the depths of ruin untold,Into the flock Thy love doth enfold,Ever Thy glorious face to behold,Jesus, I come to Thee! http://www.hymnal.net/cgi-bin/hymns/index?t=h&n=1050(NKJV) Isaiah 40:28 - 31Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall, but those who wait on the LORD shall renew strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. Malachi 3:1 - 3"Behold, I send My messenger, and he will prepare the way before Me. And the Lord, whom you seek, will suddenly come to His temple, even the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight. Behold, He is coming," says the LORD of hosts. "But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears? For He is like a refiner's fire and like launderer's soap. He will sit as a refiner and a purifier of silver; he will purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer to the LORD an offering in righteousness. Malachi 4:2But to you who fear My name the Sun of Righteousness shall arise with healing in His wings...

... continuing to communicate His love to meMEET and right it is to praise God, the giver of all grace, God, whose mercies are bestowed On the evil and the good; He prevents his creatures' call, Kind and merciful to all; Makes his sun on sinners rise, Showers his blessings from the skies. Least of all thy creatures, we Daily thy salvation see; As by heavenly manna fed, Through a world of dangers led; Through a wilderness of cares; Through ten thousand thousand snares, More than now our hearts conceive, More than we could know, and live! Here, as in the lion's den, Undevoured we still remain; Pass secure the watery flood, Hanging on the arm of God; Here we raise our voices higher, Shout in the refiner's fire, Clap our hands amidst the flame,Glory give to Jesu's name. Jesu's name in Satan's hour Stands our adamantine tower; Jesus doth his own defend, Love, and save us to the end. Love shall make us persevere Till our conquering Lord appear, Bear us to our thrones above, Crown us with his heavenly love. Tune: Onidahttp://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/l/w/hlwtrecv.htmTune: Oakhamhttp://www.stempublishing.com/hymns/ss/meter/8.7.8.7.D.Tune: Trusting Jesus (by Ira Sankey)http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Trusting_Jesus/score/Tune: Stanleyhttp://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/e/heisgone.htm(NKVJ) John 10: 30 - 42"I and My Father are one." Then the Jews took up stones again to stone Him. Jesus answered them, "Many good works I have shown you from My Father. For which of those works do you stone Me?" The Jews answered Him, saying, "For a good work we do not stone You, but for blasphemy, and because You, being a Man, make Yourself God." Jesus answered them, "Is it not written in your law, 'I said, "You are gods" '? "If He called them gods, to whom the word of God came (and the Scripture cannot be broken), "do you say of Him whom the Father sanctified and sent into the world, 'You are blaspheming,' because I said, 'I am the Son of God'? If I do not do the works of My Father, do not believe Me; but if I do, though you do not believe Me, believe the works, that you may know and believe that the Father is in Me, and I in Him." Therefore they sought again to seize Him, but He escaped out of their hand. And He went away again beyond the Jordan to the place where John was baptizing at first, and there He stayed. Then many came to Him and said, "John performed no sign, but all the things that John spoke about this Man were true." And many believed in Him there.

... the peace by which He confirms His word to our hearts'Tis the Church triumphant singingWorthy the Lamb!Heaven throughout with praises singing,Worthy the Lamb!Thrones and powers before Him bendingOdours sweet with voice ascendingSwell the chorus never-endingWorthy the Lamb!Every kindred, tongue and nation,Worthy the Lamb!Join to sing the great salvationWorthy the Lamb!Loud as mighty thunders roaring,Floods of mighty waters pouring,Prostrate at His feet adoring,Worthy the Lamb!Harps and songs for ever soundingWorthy the Lamb!Mighty Grace o'er sin abounding,Worthy the Lamb!By His blood He dearly bought us,Wand'ring from the fold He sought,And to glory safely brought us;Worthy the Lamb!Sing with blest anticipationWorthy the Lamb!Through the vale of tribulationWorthy the Lamb!Sweetest notes, all notes excelling,On the theme for ever dwellingStill untold though ever tellingWorthy the Lamb!Tune: Welsh Airhttp://www.hymnal.net/cgi-bin/hymns/index?t=h&n=0181(NKJV) John 10:1 - 5 "Most assuredly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door, but climbs up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the doorkeeper opens, and the sheep hear his voice; and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. And when he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them; and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. Yet they will by no means follow a stranger, but will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers."

... illuminating my understanding Matthew 27:40 and saying, "You who destroy the temple and build it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross." Mark 15:30 "save Yourself, and come down from the cross!" Luke 23:37 and saying, "If You are the King of the Jews, save Yourself." Luke 23:39 Then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, "If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us." (KJV) Psalm 22:16 - 21For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet. I may tell all my bones: they look [and] stare upon me. They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture. But be not thou far from me, O LORD: O my strength, haste thee to help me. Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog. Save me from the lion's mouth: for thou hast heard me from the horns of the unicorns. John 19:28 - 30 After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, "I thirst!" Now a vessel full of sour wine was sitting there; and they filled a sponge with sour wine, put on hyssop, and put to His mouth. So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, "It is finished!" And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit. (NKJV)Psalm 22:22 I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee. "CHRIST, the Lord, is risen to-day," \tAlleluia!\tSons of men and angels say! \tAlleluia!\tRaise your joys and triumphs high:\tAlleluia! Sing, ye heavens; thou earth, reply.Alleluia!\t Love's redeeming work is done;\tAlleluia! Fought the fight, the battle won:Alleluia!Lo! the sun's eclipse is o'er,Alleluia! Lo! He sets in blood no more!\tAlleluia! \tVain the stone, the watch, the seal, \tAlleluia!Christ hath burst the gates of hell:Alleluia! Death in vain forbids His rise,Alleluia! Christ hath opened Paradise.Alleluia!\t \tLives again our glorious King!Alleluia! Where, O death, is now thy sting?Alleluia! Once He died our souls to save; Alleluia!Where's thy vict’ry, boasting graveAlleluia!Soar we now where Christ hath led,Alleluia!Following our exalted Head:\tAlleluia!\t Made like Him, like Him we rise, \tAlleluia!Ours the cross, the grave, the skies. \tAlleluia!\t\tKing of glory! Soul of bliss!\tAlleluia! Everlasting life is this,Alleluia! Thee to know, Thy power to prove, Alleluia!Thus to sing, and thus to love.Alleluia! Tune: Easter Hymn (Jesus Christ is risen today)http://www.113.d2g.com/orange-pages/hymnal7.htm http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/jesus_christ_is_risen_today.html

... there is nothing higher than worshipping Him... it is there that we know Him.(NKJV) Matthew 4:8 - 11 Again, the devil took Him up on an exceedingly high mountain, and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. And he said to Him, "All these things I will give You if You will fall down and worship me." Then Jesus said to him, "Away with you, Satan! For it is written, 'You shall worship the LORD your God, and Him only you shall serve.' " Then the devil left Him, and behold, angels came and ministered to Him.John 11:1 - 4, 11 - 15, 20 - 27, 32 - 46Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. It was Mary who anointed the Lord with fragrant oil and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick. Therefore the sisters sent to Him, saying, "Lord, behold, he whom You love is sick." When Jesus heard, He said, "This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified through it." after that He said to them, "Our friend Lazarus sleeps, but I go that I may wake him up." Then His disciples said, "Lord, if he sleeps he will get well." However, Jesus spoke of his death, but they thought that He was speaking about taking rest in sleep. Then Jesus said to them plainly, "Lazarus is dead. "And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, that you may believe. Nevertheless let us go to him." Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met Him, but Mary was sitting in the house. Then Martha said to Jesus, "Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died. "But even now I know that whatever You ask of God, God will give You." Jesus said to her, "Your brother will rise again." Martha said to Him, "I know that he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day." Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. "And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?" She said to Him, "Yes, Lord, I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, who is to come into the world." Then, when Mary came where Jesus was, and saw Him, she fell down at His feet, saying to Him, "Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died." Therefore, when Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who came with her weeping, He groaned in the spirit and was troubled. And He said, "Where have you laid him?" They said to Him, "Lord, come and see." Jesus wept. Then the Jews said, "See how He loved him!" And some of them said, "Could not this Man, who opened the eyes of the blind, also have kept this man from dying?" Then Jesus, again groaning in Himself, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone lay against it. Jesus said, "Take away the stone." Martha, the sister of him who was dead, said to Him, "Lord, by this time there is a stench, for he has been [dead] four days." Jesus said to her, "Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?" Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead man was lying. And Jesus lifted up His eyes and said, "Father, I thank You that You have heard Me. "And I know that You always hear Me, but because of the people who are standing by I said this, that they may believe that You sent Me." Now when He had said these things, He cried with a loud voice, "Lazarus, come forth!" And he who had died came out bound hand and foot with graveclothes, and his face was wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, "Loose him, and let him go."Then many of the Jews who had come to Mary, and had seen the things Jesus did, believed in Him. But some of them went away to the Pharisees and told them the things Jesus did.Low in the grave He lay,Jesus, my Saviour;waiting the coming day,Jesus, my Lord.Refrain Up from the grave He arose,With a mighty triumph o’er His foes;He arose a victor from the dark domain,And He lives for ever with His saints to reign:He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose! Vainly they watch His bed,Jesus, my Saviour;vainly they seal the dead,Jesus, my Lord. RefrainDeath cannot keep his prey,Jesus, my Saviour,He tore the bars away,Jesus, my Lord.RefrainTune: Christ Arosehttp://www.hymnal.net/cgi-bin/hymns/index?t=h&n=0123http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/low_in_the_grave_he_lay.html

... more light, more love and continuing to unbind my graveclothes.(NKJV) John 10:16 [Jesus said]"And other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they will hear My voice; and there will be one flock, one shepherd. John 11:47 - 53Then the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered a council and said, "What shall we do? For this Man works many signs. If we let Him alone like this, everyone will believe in Him, and the Romans will come and take away both our place and nation."And one of them, Caiaphas, being high priest that year, said to them, "You know nothing at all, nor do you consider that it is expedient for us that one man should die for the people, and not that the whole nation should perish." Now this he did not say on his own authority; but being high priest that year he prophesied that Jesus would die for the nation, and not for that nation only, but also that He would gather together in one the children of God who were scattered abroad. Then, from that day on, they plotted to put Him to death. The Head that once was crowned with thornsIs crowned with glory now;A royal diadem adornsThe mighty Victor's brow.The highest place that heav'n affordsIs His, is His by right,The King of kings and Lord of lords,And heav'n's eternal Light:The Joy of all who dwell above,The Joy of all belowTo whom He manifests His love,And grants His Name to know.To them the cross, with all its shame,With all its grace, is giv'n;Their name an everlasting name,Their joy the joy of heav'n.They suffer with their Lord below,They reign with Him above;Their profit and their joy to knowThe myst'ry of His love.The cross He bore is life and health,Though shame and death to him;His people's hope, His people's wealth,Their everlasting theme.Tune: St Magnus (Nottingham)http://www.opc.org/hymn.html?hymn_id=691http://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/thtowcwt.htmTune: Schulerhttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0002/x000290.htmRefrain (for Schuler only)I know that my Redeemer lives!I know that my Redeemer lives!I know He lives, my Redeemer lives!I know He lives, my Redeemer lives!Romans 8:28 - 32And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified. What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things? 1 John 4:19 We love Him because He first loved us.

... Encouragement from the Lord through a sister when I needed it the most! :-)

...the wind of His Spirit in my sail... feeling safe at sea, swimming :-)Quickened with our immortal Head,Who daily, Lord, ascend with Thee,Redeemed from sin, and free indeed,We taste our glorious liberty;Saved from the fear of hell and death,With joy we seek the things above,And all The saints the Spirit breatheOf power, sobriety, and love.Power o'er the world, the fiend and sin,We, in Thy gracious Spirit, feelFull power the victory to win,And answer all Thy righteous will;Pure love to God Thy members find,Pure love to every soul of man,And in Thy sober, spotless mind, Saviour, our heaven on earth we gain.Tune: Blockley (Scroll down alphabetical list)http://www.familyfriendlychurches.org.uk/midihymns/Tunes.htmTune: on this page, Arizona, or Holleyhttp://www.stempublishing.com/hymns/ss/meter/L.M.Tune: Germany (also known as Walton)http://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/jwtpm.htm(NKJV) John 12:9 - 19, 37, 42, 43Now a great many of the Jews knew that He was there; and they came, not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might also see Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead. But the chief priests plotted to put Lazarus to death also, because on account of him many of the Jews went away and believed in Jesus. The next day a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him, and cried out: "Hosanna! 'Blessed He who comes in the name of the LORD!' The King of Israel!" Then Jesus, when He had found a young donkey, sat on it; as it is written: "Fear not, daughter of Zion; Behold, your King is coming, Sitting on a donkey's colt." His disciples did not understand these things at first; but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things were written about Him and they had done these things to Him. Therefore the people, who were with Him when He called Lazarus out of his tomb and raised him from the dead, bore witness. For this reason the people also met Him, because they heard that He had done this sign. The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, "You see that you are accomplishing nothing. Look, the world has gone after Him!" 37 But although He had done so many signs before them, they did not believe in Him, that the word of Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled... 42 Nevertheless even among the rulers many believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess, lest they should be put out of the synagogue; for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

... keeping me in His love and bringing me His wisdom(NKJV) James 3:17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. John 12:44 - 50Then Jesus cried out and said, "He who believes in Me, believes not in Me but in Him who sent Me. And he who sees Me sees Him who sent Me. I have come, a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness. And if anyone hears My words and does not believe, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world. He who rejects Me, and does not receive My words, has that which judges him -- the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day. For I have not spoken on My own authority; but the Father who sent Me gave Me a command, what I should say and what I should speak. And I know that His command is everlasting life. Therefore, whatever I speak, just as the Father has told Me, so I speak." Jesus, keep me near the cross,There a precious fountain,Free to all--a healing stream,Flows from Calv'ry's mountain.ChorusIn the cross, in the cross,Be my glory ever;From the cross my ransomed soulNothing then shall sever. Near the cross, a trembling soul,Love and mercy found me;There the Bright and Morning StarSheds its beams around me. ChorusNear the cross! O Lamb of God,Bring its scenes before me;Help me walk from day to day,With its shadow o'er me. ChorusNear the cross I'll watch and wait,Hoping, trusting ever,Till I see my Savior's face,Leave His presence never. Chorushttp://www.hymnal.net/cgi-bin/hymns/index?t=h&n=1059

... continuing to pour His love and peace into my heart.(NKJV) John 13:1 - 26 Now before the feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that His hour had come that He should depart from this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. And supper being ended, the devil having already put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray Him, Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He had come from God and was going to God, rose from supper and laid aside His garments, took a towel and girded Himself. After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded. Then He came to Simon Peter. And Peter said to Him, "Lord, are You washing my feet?" Jesus answered and said to him, "What I am doing you do not understand now, but you will know after this." Peter said to Him, "You shall never wash my feet!" Jesus answered him, "If I do not wash you, you have no part with Me." Simon Peter said to Him, "Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head!" Jesus said to him, "He who is bathed needs only to wash his feet, but is completely clean; and you are clean, but not all of you." For He knew who would betray Him; therefore He said, "You are not all clean." So when He had washed their feet, taken His garments, and sat down again, He said to them, "Do you know what I have done to you? You call me Teacher and Lord, and you say well, for I am. If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you. Most assuredly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master; nor is he who is sent greater than he who sent him. If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them. I do not speak concerning all of you. I know whom I have chosen; but that the Scripture may be fulfilled, 'He who eats bread with Me has lifted up his heel against Me.' Now I tell you before it comes, that when it does come to pass, you may believe that I am He. Most assuredly, I say to you, he who receives whomever I send receives Me; and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me." When Jesus had said these things, He was troubled in spirit, and testified and said, "Most assuredly, I say to you, one of you will betray Me." Then the disciples looked at one another, perplexed about whom He spoke.Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of His disciples, whom Jesus loved. Simon Peter therefore motioned to him to ask who it was of whom He spoke. Then, leaning back on Jesus' breast, he said to Him, "Lord, who is it?" Jesus answered, "It is he to whom I shall give a piece of bread when I have dipped it." And having dipped the bread, He gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon. My heart and voice I raise,To spread Messiah's praise;Messiah's praise let all repeat:The universal Lord,By whose almighty wordCreation rose in form complete.A servant's form He wore,And in His body boreOur dreadful curse on Calvary:He like a victim stood,And poured His sacred bloodTo set the guilty captives free.But soon the Voctor rose,Triumphant o'er His foes,And led the vanquished host in chains:He threw their empire down,His foes compelled to ownO'er all the great Messiah reigns.With mercy's mildest graceHe governs all our race,In wisdom, righteousness and love;Who to Messiah flyShall find redemption nighAnd all His great salvation, prove.Hail, Saviour, Prince of Peace!Thy kingdom shall increase,Till all the world Thy glory see,And righteousness abound,As the great deep profound,And fill the earth with purity!Tune: Crusader's Hymnhttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0000/x000048.htmhttp://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh189.sht(KJV) Psalm 68:18Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell among them.Ephesians 4:8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.

... enabling me to express the thoughts of my heart in words to Him, and others ...(NKJV) John 13:27 - 38 Now after the piece of bread, Satan entered him. Then Jesus said to him, "What you do, do quickly." But no one at the table knew for what reason He said this to him. For some thought, because Judas had the money box, that Jesus had said to him, "Buy those things we need for the feast," or that he should give something to the poor. Having received the piece of bread, he then went out immediately. And it was night. So, when he had gone out, Jesus said, "Now the Son of Man is glorified, and God is glorified in Him. If God is glorified in Him, God will also glorify Him in Himself, and glorify Him immediately. Little children, I shall be with you a little while longer. You will seek Me; and as I said to the Jews, 'Where I am going, you cannot come,' so now I say to you. A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another." Simon Peter said to Him, "Lord, where are You going?" Jesus answered him, "Where I am going you cannot follow Me now, but you shall follow Me afterward." Peter said to Him, "Lord, why can I not follow You now? I will lay down my life for Your sake." Jesus answered him, "Will you lay down your life for My sake? Most assuredly, I say to you, the rooster shall not crow till you have denied Me three times. \t\t O Thou Who camest from above,The pure celestial fire to impart,Kindle a flame of sacred love(Up)on the mean altar of my heart.There let it for Thy glory burnWith inextinguishable blaze,And trembling to its source return,In humble prayer and fervent praise.Jesus, confirm my heart’s desireTo work and speak and think for Thee;Still let me guard the holy fire,And still stir up Thy gift in me.Ready for all Thy perfect will,My acts of faith and love repeat,Till death Thy endless mercies seal,And make my sacrifice complete.Tune: Abendshttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0007/x000787.htmTune: Retreathttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0002/x000244.htmTune: Herefordhttp://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh501.sht

... reminding me of a word heard long ago, interpreting it to my understanding and bringing me great peace(NKJV) John 14:1 - 10"Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, you may be also. And where I go you know, and the way you know." Thomas said to Him, "Lord, we do not know where You are going, and how can we know the way?" Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; and from now on you know Him and have seen Him."Philip said to Him, "Lord, show us the Father, and it is sufficient for us." Jesus said to him, "Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how can you say, 'Show us the Father'? Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me? The words that I speak to you I do not speak on My own authority; but the Father who dwells in Me does the works.LET earth and heaven agree, Angels and men be joined, To celebrate with me The Saviour of mankind; To adore the all-atoning Lamb, And bless the sound of Jesu's name. Jesus, transporting sound! The joy of earth and heaven; No other help is found, No other name is given, By which we can salvation have; But Jesus came the world to save. Jesus, harmonious name! It charms the hosts above; They evermore proclaim And wonder at His love; 'Tis all their happiness to gaze, 'Tis heaven to see our Jesu's face. His name the sinner hears, And is from sin set free; 'Tis music in his ears, 'Tis life and victory; New songs do now his lips employ, And dances his glad heart for joy. Stung by the scorpion sin, My poor expiring soul The balmy sound drinks in, And is at once made whole: See there my Lord upon the tree! I hear, I feel, he died for me. O unexampled love! O all-redeeming grace! How swiftly didst Thou move To save a fallen race! What shall I do to make it known What Thou for all mankind hast done? O for a trumpet voice, On all the world to call! To bid their hearts rejoice In Him who died for all; For all my Lord was crucified, For all, for all my Saviour died! Tune: Milleniumhttp://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/i/jimlight.htmTune: Wavertonhttp://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/oltknd.htmhttp://www.opc.org/hymn.html?hymn_id=535Tune: St John (Parish Choir)http://www.opc.org/hymn.html?hymn_id=836Matthew 28:16 - 20Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them. When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the end of the age." Amen.

... continuing to put my head straight and draw my eyes towards Jesus(NKJV) John 14:11 - 21"Believe Me that I [am] in the Father and the Father in Me, or else believe Me for the sake of the works themselves. Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater than these he will do, because I go to My Father. And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in My name, I will do. If you love Me, keep My commandments. And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever -- the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you. I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you. A little while longer and the world will see Me no more, but you will see Me. Because I live, you will live also. At that day you will know I in My Father, and you in Me, and I in you. He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him." Eternal Light! eternal Light!How pure the soul must beWhen, placed within Thy searching sight,It shrinks not, but with calm delightCan live, and look on Thee!The spirits that surround Thy throneMay bear the burning bliss;But that is surely theirs alone,Since they have never, never knownA fallen world like this.O how shall I, whose native sphereIs dark, whose mind is dim,Before the Ineffable appear,And on my naked spirit bearThat uncreated beam?There is a way for man to riseTo that sublime abode:An offering and a sacrifice,A Holy Spirit’s energies,An Advocate with God.These, these prepare us for the sightOf holiness above;The sons of ignorance and night,May dwell in the eternal Light,Through the eternal Love.Tune: Newcastlehttp://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/e/t/etelight.htmClassic Hymns, [E], Eternal Light!http://www.hymnal.net/Tune: Rest (Elton) by Makerhttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0002/x000270.htm

... new rest, new joy, new peace, new healing... and the wonder of being taken into His heart...Thou hidden Source of calm repose,Thou all-sufficient Love Divine,My Help and Refuge from my foes,Secure I am if Thou art mine;And lo! from sin and grief and shameI hide me, Jesus, in Thy name. Thy mighty name salvation is,And keeps my happy soul above,Comfort it brings, and power and peace,And joy and everlasting love;To me with Thy dear name are givenPardon and holiness and heaven. Jesus, my all in all Thou art,My rest in toil, my ease in pain,The healing of my broken heart,In war my peace, in loss my gain,My smile beneath the tyrant's frown,In shame my glory and my crown. In want my plentiful supply,In weakness my almighty power,In bonds my perfect liberty,My light in Satan's darkest hour,In grief my joy unspeakable,My life in death, my heaven in hell. Tune: Pater Omniumhttp://www.hymnal.net/cgi-bin/hymns/index?t=h&n=532http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0007/x000768.htm(NJKV) John 14:22 - 27Judas (not Iscariot) said to Him, "Lord, how is it that You will manifest Yourself to us, and not to the world?" Jesus answered and said to him, "If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. He who does not love Me does not keep My words; and the word which you hear is not Mine but the Father's who sent Me. These things I have spoken to you while being present with you. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

... Him teaching me two lessons:A.) Prayer is more vitally important to God than I thought.B.) When God tells you to do something, do it-- don't put it off!Jordan

... the gentleness of His dealings with meO LOVE divine, how sweet Thou art! When shall I find my willing heart All taken up by Thee? I thirst, I faint, I die to prove The greatness of redeeming love, The love of Christ to me! Stronger His love than death or hell; Its riches are unsearchable; The first-born sons of light Desire in vain its depths to see, They cannot reach the mystery, The length, and breadth, and height. God only knows the love of God; O that it now were shed abroad In this poor stony heart! For love I sigh, for love I pine: This only portion, Lord, be mine, Be mine this better part! O that I could for ever sit With Mary at the Master's feet! Be this my happy choice: My only care, delight, and bliss, My joy, my heaven on earth, be this, To hear the Bridegroom's voice!O that with humbled Peter I Could weep, believe, and thrice reply My faithfulness to prove, "Thou know'st (for all to Thee is known), "Thou know'st, O Lord, and Thou alone, Thou know'st that Thee I love!" O that I could with favoured John Recline my weary head upon The great Redeemer's breast! From care, and sin, and sorrow free, Give me, O Lord, to find in Thee My everlasting rest. Tune: Pembrokehttp://www.stempublishing.com/hymns/ss/meter/8.8.6.8.8.6.Tune: Josephinehttp://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/f/n/fnthyslf.htmTune: Habakkukhttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0011/x001167.htm(NKJV) John 14:28 - 31"You have heard Me say to you, 'I am going away and coming back to you.' If you loved Me, you would rejoice because I said, 'I am going to the Father,' for My Father is greater than I. And now I have told you before it comes, that when it does come to pass, you may believe. I will no longer talk much with you, for the ruler of this world is coming, and he has nothing in Me. But that the world may know that I love the Father, and as the Father gave Me commandment, so I do. Arise, let us go from here. 1 Samuel 17:48 So it was, when the Philistine arose and came and drew near to meet David, that David hastened and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine.

... for the way He weaves lives and times their interactions perfectly(KJV) John 15:1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 5 I am the vine, ye the branches: He that abides in me, and I in him, the same brings forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.Resting on the faithfulness of Christ our Lord,Resting on the fulness of His own sure word:Resting on the on His wisdom, on His love and power,Resting on His covenant from hour to hour.Resting 'neath His guiding hand for untracked days,Resting 'neath His shadow from the noontide rays;Resting at the eventide beneath His wing,In the fair pavilion of our Saviour-King.Resting in the fortress while the foe is nigh,Resting in the lifeboat while the waves roll high;Resting in His chariot for the swift, glad race,Resting, always resting, in His boundless grace.Resting in the pastures, and beneath the Rock,Resting by the waters where He leads His flock;Resting, while we listen at His glorious feet,Resting in His arms of love - oh, rest complete!Resting and believing, let us onward press,Resting on Himself, "the Lord our Righteousness!"Resting and rejoicing, let His saved ones sing -" Glory, glory, glory be to Christ our King!"Tune: Lyndhursthttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0008/x000848.htmhttp://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/s/hshearus.htmTune: Ruth (Smith)http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/u/summersg.htmTune: St Gertrudehttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0001/x000146.htmI am resting, resting, in the joy of what Thou art,Finding out the greatness of Thy loving heart.(Truncated chorus from 'Jesus, I am resting, resting' - for St Gertrude only.)

... rest in Him, and His word coming faithfully through others(KJV) John 15:2 - 4, 6 - 9Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purges it, that it may bring forth more fruit. Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. O Christ, in Thee my soul hath found,And found in Thee alone,The peace, the joy I sought so long,The bliss till now unknown.RefrainNow none but Christ can satisfy,None other name for me;There's love, and life, and lasting joy,Lord Jesus, found in Thee.I sighed for rest and happiness,I yearned for them, not Thee;But while I passed my Saviour by,His love laid hold on me.RefrainI tried the broken cisterns, Lord,But ah! the waters failed!E'en as I stooped to drink they'd fled,And mocked me as I wailed.RefrainThe pleasures lost I sadly mourned,But never wept for Thee,Till grace the sightless eyes received,Thy loveliness to see. Refrainhttp://www.sermonaudio.com/hymn_details.asp?PID=nonebutchristcansatisfy

... making me ready to obey Him in a challenging area of my life(KJV) John 1510 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments,and abide in his love.11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and your joy might be full. I’m not ashamed to own my Lord,Or to defend His cause;Maintain the honor of His Word,The glory of His cross.Jesus, my God! I know His Name,His Name is all my trust;Nor will He put my soul to shame,Nor let my hope be lost.Firm as His throne His promise stands,And He can well secureWhat I’ve committed to His handsTill the decisive hour.Then will He own my worthless nameBefore His Father’s face,And in the new JerusalemAppoint my soul a placeTune: Jackson (or Byzantium)http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0013/x001319.htmTune: Eagleyhttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0002/x000246.htmTune: St Annehttp://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/hynkhynh.htmTune for 'I know not why God's wondrous grace to me has been made known'http://www.hymnal.net/cgi-bin/hymns/index?t=h&n=0333ChorusBut "I know whom I have believedAnd am persuaded that He is ableTo keep that which I've committedUnto Him against that day."

... For His mercy-- to caution me not to sin!Jordan

... a glorious day for a journey, and fresh fellowship with elder brethren :-)(KJV) John 1512 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. 13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. 15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. Dying with Jesus, by death reckoned mine;Living with Jesus, a new life divine;Looking to Jesus till glory doth shine,Moment by moment, O Lord, I am Thine.RefrainMoment by moment I'm kept in His love;Moment by moment I've life from above;Looking to Jesus till glory doth shine;Moment by moment, O Lord, I am Thine. Never a trial that He is not there,Never a burden that He doth not bear,Never a sorrow that He doth not share,Moment by moment, I'm under His care.Refrain Never a heartache, and never a groan,Never a teardrop and never a moan;Never a danger but there on the throne,Moment by moment He thinks of His own.RefrainNever a weakness that He doth not feel,Never a sickness that He cannot heal;Moment by moment, in woe or in weal,Jesus my Savior, abides with me still.Refrain http://www.hymnal.net/cgi-bin/hymns/index?t=h&n=486http://www.sermonaudio.com/hymn_details.asp?PID=momentbymoment

... more healing... of yet another part of my inner man; hallelujah! God is GOOD!(KJV) John 15:16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. Soldiers of Christ, arise, and put your armor on,Strong in the strength which God supplies through His eternal Son.Strong in the Lord of hosts, and in His mighty power,Who in the strength of Jesus trusts is more than conqueror.Stand then in His great might, with all His strength endued,But take, to arm you for the fight, the panoply of God;To keep your armor bright, attend with constant care,Still walking in your Captain’s sight, and watching unto prayer.From strength to strength go on, wrestle and fight and pray,Tread all the powers of darkness down and win the well fought day.That having all things done and all your conflicts past, Ye may o'ercome through Christ alone and stand complete, at last. Tune: From Strength to Strengthhttp://www.hymnal.net/cgi-bin/hymns/index?t=h&n=0888

Wow, that picture. Wow.I'm in 'teary' eyes right now because of this scripture.1 Corin. 13:4-5 (NKJV)Love......thinks no evil.I've resently been scared God to give my 'all' because I'm afraid of Him doing something crazy, that I don't want to do. My heart and calling is where I'm at now. And because of my past, when I was in the right place, I was SNATCHED from there.And that has caused a stronghold. But wow! God thinks NO evil. (Please, don't preach to me, because, wow! THIS is what I needed to hear from God for a WHILE!)Praise God!

... blessing Joshua with a new revelation from the written word; and giving me another safe journey, and opportunities to testify of His life.(KJV) John 15:17 - 25These things I command you, that ye love one another. If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you. Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also. But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me. If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloke for their sin. He that hateth me hateth my Father also. If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father. But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause. The day Thou gavest, Lord, is ended, The darkness falls at Thy behest;To Thee our morning hymns ascended,Thy praise shall sanctify our rest.We thank Thee that Thy church, unsleeping, While earth rolls onward into light,Through all the world her watch is keeping,And rests not now by day or night.As o’er each continent and islandThe dawn leads on another day,The voice of prayer is never silent,Nor dies the strain of praise away.The sun that bids us rest is wakingOur brethren ’neath the western sky,And hour by hour fresh lips are makingThy wondrous doings heard on high.So be it, Lord; Thy throne shall never, Like earth’s proud empires, pass away:Thy kingdom stands, and grows forever,Till all Thy creatures own Thy sway.Tune: St Clementhttp://ingeb.org/spiritua/thedayth.htmlhttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0006/x000618.htmhttp://www.opc.org/hymn.html?hymn_id=685

... many encouragements, and truth, which is the ultimate maker-of-sense to the human soul(KJV) John 15:26, 27 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: and ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning. John 16:1 - 4These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me. But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you. O spread the tidings ’round, wherever man is found,Wherever human hearts and human woes abound;Let ev’ry Christian tongue proclaim the joyful sound:The Comforter has come!RefrainThe Comforter has come, the Comforter has come!The Holy Ghost from Heav’n, the Father’s promise giv’n;O spread the tidings ’round, wherever man is found—The Comforter has come!RefrainLo, the great King of kings, with healing in His wings,To ev’ry captive soul a full deliverance brings;And through the vacant cells the song of triumph rings;The Comforter has come!RefrainO boundless love divine! How shall this tongue of mineTo wond’ring mortals tell the matchless grace divine—That I, a child of hell, should in His image shine!The Comforter has come!Refrainhttp://www.ccel.org/cceh/0009/x000997.htmhttp://whosoeverwill.ca/hymnscomforterhascome.htm

... speaking to me from His word, again, and, keeping me in peace

(KJV) John 16:5 - 12
But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou? But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart.

Nevertheless I tell you the truth; it is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: [b]of sin, because they believe not on me[/b]; of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.

I have yet [b]many[/b] things to say unto you, [b]but ye cannot bear them now[/b].

Come down, O love divine,
seek Thou this soul of mine,
And visit it with Thine own ardor glowing.
O Comforter, draw near,
within my heart appear,
And kindle it, Thy holy flame bestowing.

O let it freely burn,
til earthly passions turn
To dust and ashes in its heat consuming;
And let Thy glorious light
shine ever on my sight,
And clothe me round, the while my path illuming.

Let holy charity
mine outward vesture be,
And lowliness become mine inner clothing;
True lowliness of heart,
which takes the humbler part,
And o’er its own shortcomings weeps with loathing.

And so the yearning strong,
with which the soul will long,
Shall far outpass the power of human telling;
For none can guess its grace,
till he become the place
Wherein the Holy Spirit makes His dwelling.

Tune: Down Ampney
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[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0008/x000822.htm]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0008/x000822.htm[/url]

... His continuing supply of strength and the Spirit, never failing my hope or expectation. Amen. And for the testimony Compton shared.

(KJV) John 16:13 - 22
Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, [that] shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew unto you. All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew unto you.

A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father. Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father? They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we cannot tell what he saith.

Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye enquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me? [b]Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, [u]but your sorrow shall be turned into joy[/u][/b].

A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world. And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.

Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor,
First begotten from the dead,
You alone, our strong Defender,
Now lift up Your people’s head.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Jesus, true and living Bread!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Jesus, true and living Bread!

Here our humblest homage pay we,
Here in loving reverence bow;
Here for faith’s discernment pray we,
Lest we fail to know You now.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Thou art here, we ask not how.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Thou art here, we ask not how.

Though the lowliest form doth veil Thee
As of old in Bethlehem,
Here as there Thine angels hail Thee,
Branch and Flower of Jesse’s stem.
Alleluia! Alleluia! We, in worship, join with them.
Alleluia! Alleluia! We, in worship, join with them.

Paschal Lamb, Your offering finished
Once for all when You were slain,
In its fullness undiminished
Shall forevermore remain.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Cleansing souls from every stain.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Cleansing souls from every stain.

Great High Priest of our profession,
Through the veil Thou wentest in,
By Thy mighty intercession,
Grace and peace for us to win.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Only sacrifice for sin.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Only sacrifice for sin.

Life imparting heavenly Manna,
Smitten Rock with streaming side,
Heaven and earth with loud hosanna
Worship You, the Lamb Who died.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Risen, ascended, glorified.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Risen, ascended, glorified.

Tune: Look ye saints (Arr. Geo Stebbins)
[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0013/x001362.htm]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0013/x001362.htm[/url]

... hot sunshine, strength, wisdom and the continuing 'reality check' He's putting me through.

(KJV) John 16:23 - 28
And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give [it] you. Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father.

At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you: [b]For the Father himself loveth you, [u]because ye have loved me[/u], and have believed that I came out from God[/b]. I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.

Go, labor 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, labor on! ’tis not for naught
Thine earthly loss is heavenly gain;
Men heed thee, love thee, praise thee not;
The Master praises: what are men?

Go, labor on! enough, while here,
If He shall praise thee, if He deign
The willing heart to mark and cheer:
No toil for Him shall be in vain.

Go, labor 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.

Men die in darkness at thy side,
Without a hope to cheer the tomb;
Take up the torch and wave it wide,
The torch that lights time’s thickest gloom.

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,
The midnight peal, “Behold, I come!”

Tune: Deus Tuorum Militum
[url=http://www.digitalhymnal.org/dhymn.cfm?hymnNumber=404]http://www.digitalhymnal.org/dhymn.cfm?hymnNumber=404[/url]

Tune: Puer Nobis Nascitur
[url=http://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/lthsm.htm]http://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/lthsm.htm[/url]

[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0007/x000778.htm]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0007/x000778.htm[/url]

Tune: Mendon
[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0003/x000315.htm]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0003/x000315.htm[/url]

Tune: Ernan
[url=http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/a/n/andartth.htm]http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/a/n/andartth.htm[/url]

... the ministry of the Body, and being alive in Christ.

(KJV) John 16: 29 - 33
His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb. Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God.

Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe? Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. [b]In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; [u]I have overcome the world[/u][/b].

John 17:1 - 3
These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: as thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. [b]And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent[/b].

Stand up, stand up, for Jesus,
Ye soldiers of the cross;
Lift high his royal banner,
It must not suffer loss:
From victory unto victory
His army shall he lead,
Till every foe is vanquished
And Christ is Lord indeed.

Stand up, stand up, for Jesus;
The trumpet call obey;
Forth to the mighty conflict
In this his glorious day:
Ye that are men now serve him
Against unnumbered foes;
Let courage rise with danger,
And strength to strength oppose.

Stand up, stand up, for Jesus;
Stand in his strength alone;
The arm of flesh will fail you,
Ye dare not trust your own:
Put on the Gospel armor,
And watching unto prayer,
When duty calls, or danger,
Be never wanting there.

Stand up, stand up, for Jesus;
The strife will not be long:
This day, the noise of battle;
The next, the victor's song.
To him that overcometh
A crown of life shall be;
He with the King of glory
Shall reign eternally.

[i](Below is usually a separate hymn, but, it flows on, well...)[/i]

A life of overcoming,
A life of ceaseless praise,
Be this thy blessed portion
Throughout the coming days.
The victory was purchased
On Calv’ry’s cross for thee,
Sin shall not have dominion,
The Son hath made thee free.

And would’st thou know the secret
Of constant victory?
Let in the Overcomer,
And He will conquer thee!
Thy broken spirit taken
In sweet captivity,
Shall glory in His triumph
And share His victory.

Though all the path before thee
The host of darkness fill,
Look to thy Father’s promise,
And claim the victory still.
Faith sees the heavenly legions,
Where doubt sees naught but foes,
And through the very conflict
Her life the stronger grows.

More stern will grow the conflict
As nears our King’s return,
And they alone can face it
Who this great lesson learn:-
That from them God asks nothing
But to unlatch the door
Admitting Him who through them,
Will conquer evermore.

Tune: New York (Webb)
[url=http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/s/s333.html]http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/s/s333.html[/url]

Tune: Geibel
[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0003/x000389.htm]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0003/x000389.htm[/url]

[i]Chorus (for 'Geibel', only)
Stand up for Jesus
Ye soldiers of the Cross!
Lift high His royal banner,
It must not, it must not suffer loss![/i]

... His word to me today, and fresh courage to lay hold of it.

(KJV) John 17:4 - 11
I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was. I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word.

Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are of thee. For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me. I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine. And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them.

And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are.

Glorious things of thee are spoken,
Zion, city of our God!
He, Whose Word cannot be broken,
Formed thee for His own abode.
On the Rock of Ages founded,
What can shake thy sure repose?
With salvation’s walls surrounded,
Thou may’st smile at all thy foes.

See! the streams of living waters,
Springing from eternal love;
Well supply thy sons and daughters,
And all fear of want remove:
Who can faint while such a river
Ever flows their thirst t’assuage?
Grace, which like the Lord, the Giver,
Never fails from age to age.

Round each habitation hovering,
See the cloud and fire appear!
For a glory and a cov’ring
Showing that the Lord is near;
Thus beneath this living banner -
Light by night and shade by day -
Safe they feed upon the manna,
Which He gives them when they pray.

Blest inhabitants of Zion,
Washed in the Redeemer’s blood!
Jesus, Whom their souls rely on,
Makes them kings and priests to God.
’Tis His love His people raises
Over self to reign as kings,
And as priests, His glorious praises,
Each a fresh thank offering brings.

Savior, if of Zion’s city,
I through grace a member am,
Let the world deride or pity,
I will glory in Thy Name.
Fading is the worldling’s pleasure,
All his boasted pomp and show;
Solid joys and lasting treasure
None but Zion’s children know.

Tune: Bethany (or Crucifer) (Smart)
[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0008/x000805.htm]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0008/x000805.htm[/url]

[url=http://www.opc.org/hymn.html?hymn_id=361]http://www.opc.org/hymn.html?hymn_id=361[/url]

Tune: Austria
[url=http://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/gtotas.htm]http://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/gtotas.htm[/url]

[url=http://www.hymnal.net/Hymns/Hymnal/midi/e0020_i.mid]http://www.hymnal.net/Hymns/Hymnal/midi/e0020_i.mid[/url]

... taking me at my word, yesterday, and blessing me abundantly with a very deep peace (today)

Face to face with Christ, my Savior,
Face to face—what will it be,
When with rapture I behold Him,
Jesus Christ Who died for me?

[i]Refrain[/i]

[i]Face to face I shall behold Him,
Far beyond the starry sky;
Face to face in all His glory,
I shall see Him by and by![/i]

Only faintly now I see Him,
With the darkened veil between,
But a blessèd day is coming,
When His glory shall be seen.

[i]Refrain[/i]

What rejoicing in His presence,
When are banished grief and pain;
When the crooked ways are straightened,
And the dark things shall be plain.

[i]Refrain[/i]

Face to face—oh, blissful moment!
Face to face—to see and know;
Face to face with my Redeemer,
Jesus Christ Who loves me so.

[i]Refrain[/i]

Tune: Face to face
[url=http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/f/a/faceface.htm]http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/f/a/faceface.htm[/url]

[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0004/x000489.htm]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0004/x000489.htm[/url]

John 17:12 - 19
While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.

And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves. I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.

Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.

... spontaneously good relationships with people in 3D ... because [i]I've[/i] changed

John 17:20 - 26
Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; that they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.

And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: [b]I in them, and thou in me, that they may be [u]made[/u] perfect in one[/b]; and that the world may know that [u]thou[/u] hast sent me, [u]and hast loved [b][i]them, as[/i][/b] thou hast loved me[/u].

Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world. O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me. And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.

Have you been to Jesus for the cleansing power?
Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?
Are you fully trusting in His grace this hour?
Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?

[i]Refrain

Are you washed --- in the blood,
In the soul cleansing blood of the Lamb?
Are your garments spotless? Are they white as snow?
Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?[/i]

Are you walking daily by the Savior’s side?
Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?
Do you rest each moment in the Crucified?
Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?

[i]Refrain[/i]

When the Bridegroom cometh will your robes be white?
Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?
Will your soul be ready for the mansions bright,
And be washed in the blood of the Lamb?

[i]Refrain[/i]

Lay aside the garments that are stained with sin,
And be washed in the blood of the Lamb;
There’s a fountain flowing for the soul unclean,
O be washed in the blood of the Lamb!

[i]Refrain[/i]

Scroll down to 'Are you washed... '
[url=http://www.113.d2g.com/orange-pages/hymnal4.htm]http://www.113.d2g.com/orange-pages/hymnal4.htm[/url]

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[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/index/comp_h.htm]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/index/comp_h.htm[/url]

...continually moving me on to fresh pastures in Himself, as I follow

(KJV) John 18:(KJV) John 18:1 - 6
When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples. And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples. Judas then, having received a band [of men] and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.

Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye? They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them. [b]As soon then as he had said unto them, I am, they went backward, and fell to the ground[/b].

Who would true valour see,
Let Him come hither!
One here will constant be,
Come wind, come weather.
There’s no discouragement
Shall make him once relent
His first avowed intent
To be a pilgrim.

Whoso beset him round
With dismal stories
Do but themselves confound —
His strength the more is.
No lion can him fright,
He'll with a giant fight
But he will have a right
To be a pilgrim.

Hobgoblin nor foul fiend
Can daunt his spirit;
He knows he at the end
Shall life inherit.
Then fancies fly away!
He'll fear not what men say,
He'll labour night and day
To be a pilgrim.

[i]John Bunyan, 1684[/i]

Tune: Monks Gate (Vaughan Williams, 1904)
[url=http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/h/h155.html]http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/h/h155.html[/url]

Tune: St Dunstan's
[url=http://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/hwwvb.htm]http://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/hwwvb.htm[/url]

[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0003/x000384.htm]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0003/x000384.htm[/url]

or [i]Words modified by Percy Dearmer, 1906[/i]

He who would valiant be ’gainst all disaster,
Let him in constancy follow the Master.
There’s no discouragement shall make him once relent
His first avowed intent to be a pilgrim.

Who so beset him round with dismal stories
Do but themselves confound—his strength the more is.
No foes shall stay his might; though he with giants fight,
He will make good his right to be a pilgrim.

Since, Lord, Thou dost defend us with Thy Spirit,
We know we at the end, shall life inherit.
Then fancies flee away! I’ll fear not what men say,
I’ll labor night and day to be a pilgrim.

... strength for today, and courage to drink the cup which He offers me

John 18:7 - 11
Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus answered, I have told you that I am [he]: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way: that the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none.

Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.

[u]Then said Jesus unto Peter[/u], Put up thy sword into the sheath: [b]the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?[/b]

With mercy and with judgment my web of time He wove,
And aye, the dews of sorrow were lustered with His love;
I’ll bless the hand that guided, I’ll bless the heart that planned
When throned where glory dwelleth in Immanuel’s land.

Soon shall the cup of glory wash down earth’s bitterest woes,
Soon shall the desert briar break into Eden’s rose;
The curse shall change to blessing the name on earth that’s banned
Be graven on the white stone in Immanuel’s land.

Tune: Rutherford
[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0007/x000758.htm]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0007/x000758.htm[/url]

EDIT
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[url=http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/a/sandtime.htm]http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/a/sandtime.htm[/url]

Tune: I love to hear the story (Gauntlett)
[url=http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/l/ilovetoh.htm]http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/l/ilovetoh.htm[/url]
[i]Please repeat lines 1 + 2 of words in each verse for lines 5 + 6 of this tune.[/i]

... meeting me when I seek Him, and healing me from sin and shame
and for His written word.

I will sing the wondrous story
Of the Christ who died for me.
How He left His home in glory
For the cross of Calvary.

[i]Refrain[/i]

[i]Sing, O sing of my Redeemer!
With His blood He purchased me;
On the cross He sealed my pardon,
Paid the debt and made me free[/i].

I was lost, but Jesus found me,
Found the sheep that went astray,
Threw His loving arms around me,
Drew me back into His way.

[i]Refrain[/i]

I was bruised, but Jesus healed me,
Faint was I from many a fall,
Sight was gone, and fears possessed me,
But He freed me from them all.

[i]Refrain[/i]

I will tell the wondrous story,
How my lost estate to save,
In His boundless love and mercy,
He the ransom freely gave.

[i]Refrain[/i]

I will sing of my Redeemer
And His wondrous love to me;
On the cruel cross He suffered,
From the curse to set me free.

[i]Refrain[/i]

I will praise my dear Redeemer,
His triumphant power I'll tell,
How the victory He giveth
Over sin and death and hell.

[i]Refrain[/i]

I will sing of my Redeemer
And His heav'nly love to me;
He from death to life has brought me,
[b]Son of God, with Him to be[/b].

[i]Refrain[/i]

Tune: My Redeemer
[url=http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/4835/music3.html]http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/4835/music3.html[/url]

[url=http://www.hymnal.net/cgi-bin/hymns/index?t=h&n=305]http://www.hymnal.net/cgi-bin/hymns/index?t=h&n=305[/url]

[url=http://www.opc.org/books/TH/old/Blue681.html]http://www.opc.org/books/TH/old/Blue681.html[/url]

John 18:12 - 23
Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him, and led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to [u]Caiaphas, which was the high priest[/u] that same year. Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.

And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest. But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple, which was known unto the high priest, and spake unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter. Then saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not thou also of this man's disciples? He saith, I am not. And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed himself.

The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine. Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing. Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said. [b]And when he had thus spoken, [u]one of the officers[/u] which stood by [u]struck Jesus[/u] with the palm of his hand, saying, [color=0066FF]Answerest thou [u]the high priest[/u] so? [/color] Jesus answered him, If[/b] I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: [u]but if well, [b]why smitest thou me?[/u][/b]

Hebrews 7:26 - 28
For such an [color=0066FF][b]high priest[/b][/color] [that is, [color=0066FF][b]JESUS[/b][/color]] became us, who is [u]holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners[/u], and made [u][b]higher than the heavens[/b][/u]; 27 who needs not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people's: for this he did once, when [u][b]he offered up himself[/u][/b]. For [u]the law makes [b]men[/b] high priests[/u] which have infirmity; but [b]the word of the oath[/b], which was [i][b][u]since[/u] the law[/i], makes [u]the Son[/u], who is [u]consecrated for evermore[/u][/b].

[size=x-small][font=Georgia][color=0066FF]Hebrews 8
1 Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum:

we have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens,[/color]**[color=0066FF] 2 a minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man. 3 For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: wherefore it is of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer.

4 For if he were on earth, he should not be a priest, seeing that there are priests that offer gifts according to the law: ..... 6 But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises. [/color][/size][/font]

** [b]Ephesians 1:3 - 5, 2:6, 1 John 2:1 + 2,

1 John 3:1
Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the [u]sons of God[/u][/b]: ...

... being able to know Him, and know that He knows me - well, to understand that He knew me first, and has drawn me to Himself for His own purposes.

Psalm 116:12, 13

[b]What shall I [color=9900FF]render [/color]unto the LORD[/b] for all his benefits toward me?

[b][color=9900FF]I will take [/color]the cup[/b] of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD.

I clasp the hand of Love divine,
I claim the gracious promise mine,
And add to His my countersign,
"I take - He undertakes."

[i]Refrain[/i]
[i]I take Thee blessed Lord,
I give myself to Thee,
And Thou according to Thy word
Dost undertake for me.[/i]

I take salvation full and free,
Through Him who gave His life for me;
He undertakes my All to be,
"I take - He undertakes."

[i]Refrain[/i]

I take Him as my holiness,
My spirit's spotless heavenly dress,
I take the Lord, my Righteousness,
"I take - He undertakes."

[i]Refrain[/i]

I take the promised Holy Ghost,
I take the power of Pentecost
To fill me to the uttermost.
"I take - He undertakes."

[i]Refrain[/i]

I take Him for this mortal frame,
I take my healing through His name,
And all His risen life I claim.
"I take - He undertakes."

[i]Refrain[/i]

[url=http://www.hymnal.net/cgi-bin/hymns/index?t=h&n=576]http://www.hymnal.net/cgi-bin/hymns/index?t=h&n=576[/url]

Matthew 26:56 , 57
But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled. And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where [b]* the scribes and the elders were assembled[/b].

[color=9900FF]John 18:24 - 27
Now Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest. And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They said therefore unto him, Art not thou also one of his disciples? He denied it, and said, I am not. One of the servants of the high priest, being his kinsman whose ear Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with him? Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew.[/color] Luke 22:60 - 62 And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And Peter went out, and wept bitterly.

Matthew 26:67
Then did [b]they* spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him[/b] with the palms of their hands,

Matthew 27:3 - 10
Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood.

[b]And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that.[/b] And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself. [b]And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood[/b]. And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter's field, to bury strangers in. Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day. Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value; And gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed me.

[color=9900FF]John: 28 - 32
Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was early; [b]and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the passover[/b].

Pilate then went out unto them, and said, What accusation bring ye against this man? They answered and said unto him, [b]If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee[/b]. Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, [b]It is not lawful for us to put any man to death[/b]: That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying what death he should die.[/color]

... the ministry of His Holy Spirit and the love of saints

John 18:33 - 40
Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, [b]Art thou the King of the Jews?[/b] Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me?

Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests have delivered thee unto me: [b]what hast thou done?[/b] Jesus answered, [b][color=FF6600]My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.[/b][/color]

Pilate therefore said unto him, [b]Art thou a king then?[/b] Jesus answered, [b][color=FF6600]Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.[/b][/color]

Pilate saith unto him, [b]What is truth?[/b] And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, [b]I find in him no fault. But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews?

Then cried they all again, saying, [color=CC0099]Not this man[/color],[/b] but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.

He is our peace, who has broken down every wall,
He is our peace, He is our peace.
He is our peace, who has broken down every wall,
He is our peace, He is our peace.

Cast all your care on Him, for He careth for you.
He is our peace, He is our peace.
Cast all your care on Him, for He careth for you.
He is our peace, He is our peace.

He is our peace, who has broken down every wall,
He is our peace, He is our peace.
He is our peace, who has broken down every wall,
He is our peace, He is our peace.

Cast all your care on Him, for He careth for you.
He is our peace, He is our peace.
Cast all your care on Him, for He careth for you.
He is our peace, He is our peace.

Find 'He is our peace' music in alphabetical list.
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... many ordinary blessings, to which I've become accustomed, but for which I thank Him still, with a grateful heart

(KJV) John 19:1 - 9
Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him. And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe, and said, [b]Hail, King of the Jews![/b] and they smote him with their hands.

Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him. Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, [b]Behold the man![/b]

When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify, crucify. [b]Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him[/b].

The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God. When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he was the more afraid; and went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, [b]Whence art thou?[/b] But Jesus gave him no answer.

[b][color=33CC99]Men mock and taunt and jeer Thee, Thou noble countenance,
Though mighty worlds shall fear Thee and flee before Thy glance.
Thy grief and bitter passion were all for sinners gain;
Mine, mine was the transgresson, but Thine the deadly pain.

O sacred Head, sore wounded, with grief and shame weighed down,
O Kingly Head, surrounded with thorns, Thine only crown;
How pale Thou art with anguish, with sore abuse and scorn!
How does that visage languish, which once was bright as morn!

What language shall I borrow to thank Thee, dearest friend,
For this Thy dying sorrow, Thy pity without end?
O make me Thine forever, and should I fainting be,
Lord, let me never, never outlive my love to Thee.[/color][/b]

Tune: Passion Chorale
[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0001/x000105.htm]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0001/x000105.htm[/url]

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[url=http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/o/o541.html]http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/o/o541.html[/url]

... His many proofs of Love divine, which when He seems far, remind my soul to praise Him anyway

John 19:10 - 16
Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee? Jesus answered, Thou couldest have [b]no[/b] power against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.

And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: [b]but the Jews cried out[/b], saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar's friend: [b]whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar[/b].

When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought Jesus forth, and sat down in the judgment seat in a place that is called the Pavement, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha. And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: [b]and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King![/b]

[b]But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him[/b]. Pilate saith unto them, [b]Shall I crucify your King?[/b]

The chief priests answered, [b]We have no king but Caesar.[/b] [b][color=990033]
Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away.[/color][/b]

[color=0000CC]Crown Him the virgin's Son,
The God incarnate born,
Whose arm those crimson trophies won
Which now His brow adorn;
Fruit of the mystic rose,
As of that rose the stem;
The root whence mercy ever flows,
The Babe of Bethlehem.

Crown Him the Son of God,
Before the worlds began,
And ye who tread where He hath trod,
Crown Him the Son of Man;
Who every grief hath known
That wrings the human breast,
And takes and bears them for His own,
That all in Him may rest. [/color]

Tune: Diademata
[url=http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh327.sht]http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh327.sht[/url]

[url=http://www.digitalhymnal.org/dhymn.cfm?hymnNumber=223]http://www.digitalhymnal.org/dhymn.cfm?hymnNumber=223[/url]

... His grace, in situations both practical and spiritual

[b][color=669966]John 19:17 - 34
And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha: where they crucified him, and two other with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the midst.

And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS. This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, Greek, and Latin.

Then said the chief priests of the Jews to Pilate, Write not, The King of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of the Jews. Pilate answered, What I have written I have written.

Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did.

Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.

After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth. When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.

The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and they might be taken away.

Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other which was crucified with him. But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs: But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water.[/color]

[color=CC66FF]Crown Him the Lord of life,
Who triumphed o'er the grave,
And rose victorious in the strife
For those He came to save.
His glories now we sing,
Who died, and rose on high,
Who died eternal life to bring,
And lives that death may die.

Crown Him the Lord of lords,
Who over all doth reign,
Who once on earth, the incarnate Word,
For ransomed sinners slain,
Now lives in realms of light,
Where saints with angels sing
Their songs before Him day and night,
Their God, Redeemer, King.

Crown Him the Lord of Heaven,
Enthroned in worlds above,
Crown Him the King to Whom is given
The wondrous name of Love.
Crown Him with many crowns,
As thrones before Him fall;
Crown Him, ye kings, with many crowns,
For He is King of all. [/color][/b]

Tune: Diademata
[url=http://ingeb.org/spiritua/crownhim.html]http://ingeb.org/spiritua/crownhim.html[/url]

[url=http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/c/r/crownhim.htm]http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/c/r/crownhim.htm[/url]

... honest sharing with brethren, for comfort and exhortations, for unconditional love

[b][color=006699]John 19:35 - 42
And he that saw , bare record, and his record is true: and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe. For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken. And again another scripture saith, They shall look on him whom they pierced.

And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus. And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound weight.

Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury. Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man yet laid. There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews' preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand.[/color]

[color=FF3333]John 20:1, 2
The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre. Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, [/color] They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him.

[color=3399FF]Crown Him with many crowns,
The Lamb upon His throne.
Hark! How the heavenly anthem drowns
All music but its own.
Awake, my soul, and sing
Of Him who died for thee,
And hail Him as thy matchless King
Through all eternity.

Crown Him the Lord of peace,
Whose power a scepter sways
From pole to pole, that wars may cease,
And all be prayer and praise.
His reign shall know no end,
And round His pierced feet
Fair flowers of paradise extend
Their fragrance ever sweet.

Crown Him the Lord of years,
The Potentate of time,
Creator of the rolling spheres,
Ineffably sublime.
All hail, Redeemer, hail!
For Thou has died for me;
Thy praise and glory shall not fail
Throughout eternity.

Crown Him the Lord of love,
Behold His hands and side,
Those wounds, yet visible above,
In beauty glorified.
No angel in the sky
Can fully bear that sight,
But downward bends His burning eye
At mysteries so bright.[/color][/b]

Tune: Diademata
[url=http://www.hymnal.net/Hymns/Hynmal/midi/e0142_i.mid]http://www.hymnal.net/Hymns/Hynmal/midi/e0142_i.mid[/url]

[url=http://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/chwmc.htm]http://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/chwmc.htm[/url]

... encouraging me every day

[b][color=009900]John 20: - 10
Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the sepulchre. So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre. And he stooping down, saw the linen clothes lying; yet went he not in.

Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie, and the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself. Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed.

For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the dead. Then the disciples went away again unto their own home. [/color][/b]

Jesus, stand among us

In thy risen power;

Let this time of worship

Be a hallowed hour.

Breathe the Holy Spirit

Into every heart;

Bid the fears and sorrows

From each soul depart.

Thus with quickened footsteps

We pursue our way,

Watching for the dawning

Of eternal day.

Tune: Merrial
[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0009/x000917.htm]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0009/x000917.htm[/url]

Tune: Bemerton
[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0003/x000393.htm]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0003/x000393.htm[/url]

Tune: Adsis, Jesu
[url=http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/jesus_stand_among_us.html]http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/jesus_stand_among_us.html[/url]

... abundant testimonies to His love, the confirmation to my soul that He knows me

(KJV) John 20: 11 - 18
But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, into the sepulchre, and seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. And [b]they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou?[/b]

She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him. And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.

[b]Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou?[/b] She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.

Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master. [b]Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.[/b]

Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken these things unto her.

Come, Saviour Jesus, from above,
Assist me with Thy heavenly grace,
Withdraw my heart from worldly love
And for Thyself prepare the place.

O, let Thy sacred presence fill
And set my longing spirit free,
Which pants to have no other will,
But night and day to feast on Thee

While in these regions here below
No other good will I pursue:
I’ll bid this world of noise and show,
With all its flattering snares, adieu.

That path with humble speed I'll seek
Wherein my Saviour’s footsteps shine:
Nor will I hear, nor will I speak
Of any other love than Thine.

To Thee my earnest soul aspires,
To Thee I offer all my vows;
Keep me from false and vain desires,
My God, my Saviour, and my Spouse.

Henceforth may no profane delight
Divide this consecrated soul;
Possess it Thou, who has the right
As Lord and Master of the whole.

Wealth, honour, pleasure, or what else
This short-enduring world can give,
Tempt as you will, my heart repels,
To Christ, alone, resolved to live.

Thee I can love, and Thee alone,
With holy peace and inward bliss;
To find Thou tak’st me for Thine own,
O, what a happiness is this!

Nothing on earth do I desire
But Thy pure love within my breast;
This, only this, will I require,
And freely give up all the rest.

Tune: Wareham
[url=http://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/jwtpm.htm]http://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/jwtpm.htm[/url]

Tune: Rivaulx
[url=http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/father_of_heaven_whose_love_profound.html]http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/father_of_heaven_whose_love_profound.html[/url]

Tune: Paedia
[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0007/x000766.htm]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0007/x000766.htm[/url]

... speaking to me again from His word. Hallelujah!!! I love Him!

Praise, my soul, the King of Heaven;
To His feet thy tribute bring.
Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
Who, like me, His praise should sing?
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise the everlasting King.

Praise Him for His grace and favor
To our fathers in distress.
Praise Him still the same as ever,
Slow to chide, and swift to bless.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Glorious in His faithfulness.

Fatherlike He tends and spares us;
Well our feeble frame He knows.
In His hands He gently bears us,
Rescues us from all our foes.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Widely yet His mercy flows.

Frail as summer’s flower we flourish,
Blows the wind and it is gone;
But while mortals rise and perish
Our God lives unchanging on,
Praise Him, Praise Him, Hallelujah
Praise the High Eternal One!

Angels, help us to adore Him;
Ye behold Him face to face;
Sun and moon, bow down before Him,
Dwellers all in time and space.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise with us the God of grace.

Tune: Lauda Anima
[url=http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/p/r/a/praisems.htm]http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/p/r/a/praisems.htm[/url]

[url=http://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/pmstkoh.htm]http://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/pmstkoh.htm[/url]

Tune: Bryntirion - a worshipful alternative
[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0013/x001344.htm]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0013/x001344.htm[/url]

John 20:19 - 25
Then the same day at evening, being the first of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came [b]Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace unto you[/b].

And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord. [b]Then said Jesus to them again, Peace unto you[/b]: as Father hath sent me, even so send I you.

And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; whose soever ye retain, they are retained.

But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.

... having carved my name in the palm of His hand.

John 20:26 - 31
And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: [b]then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace unto you[/b]. Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.

[b]Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed[/b].

And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: [b]But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name[/b].

Ascribe greatness to our God, the Rock!
His work is perfect and all His ways are just.
Ascribe greatness to our God, the Rock!
His work is perfect and all His ways are just.

A God of faithfulness and
Without injustice,
Good and upright is He.
A God of faithfulness and,
Am without injustice
Good and upright is He

[url=http://www.113.d2g.com/orange-pages/hymnal5.htm]http://www.113.d2g.com/orange-pages/hymnal5.htm[/url]

Faithful One, so unchanging
Ageless One,
You're my rock of peace,
Lord of all,
I depend on You.
I call out to You, again and again,
I call out to You, again and again.

You are my Rock in times of trouble,
You lift me up when I fall down.
All through the storm,
Your love is the anchor;
My hope is in You alone.

[i]©1989, Mercy / Vineyard Publishing
Words and Music by Brian Doerksen[/i]

[url=http://www.higherpraise.com/AMidDefault/FaithfulOne.htm]http://www.higherpraise.com/AMidDefault/FaithfulOne.htm[/url]

Lead me, Lord, lead me in thy righteousness;
make thy way plain before my face.

For it is thou, Lord, thou, Lord only,
that makest me dwell in safety.

[url=http://www.tagnet.org/digitalhymnal/en/dh691.html]http://www.tagnet.org/digitalhymnal/en/dh691.html[/url]

(NKJV) [b]Psalm 23[/b] A Psalm of David
1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
3 He restores my soul;
He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
[b]I will fear no evil for You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over[/b].
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life;
And I will dwell in the house of the LORD Forever.

... for unexpected opportunities to share God's love

Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee;
Let the water and the blood,
From Thy riven side which flowed,
Be of sin the double cure;
Save from wrath and make me pure.

Not the labor of my hands
Can fulfill Thy law’s demands;
Could my zeal no respite know,
Could my tears forever flow,
All for sin could not atone;
Thou must save, and Thou alone.

Nothing in my hand I bring,
Simply to the cross I cling;
Naked, come to Thee for dress;
Helpless look to Thee for grace;
Foul, I to the fountain fly;
Wash me, Savior, or I die.

While I draw this fleeting breath,
When mine eyes shall close in death,
When I soar to worlds unknown,
See Thee on Thy judgment throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee.

Tune: Redhead
[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0001/x000112.htm]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0001/x000112.htm[/url]

Tune: Peace of God
[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0013/x001304.htm]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0013/x001304.htm[/url]

(NKJV) John 21:1 - 6
[b]After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself[/b]: Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together. Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing." They said to him, "We are going with you also." They went out and immediately got into the boat, and that night they caught nothing. [b]But when the morning had now come, Jesus stood on the shore[/b]; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.

[b]Then Jesus said to them, "Children, have you any food?" They answered Him, "No." And He said to them, "Cast the net on the right side of the boat[/b], and you will find some." So they cast, [b]and now they were not able to draw it in because of the multitude of fish[/b].

... ministering to me through His Spirit.

O Lord of Heav’n and earth and sea,
To Thee all praise and glory be;
How shall we show our love to Thee,
Who givest all?

The golden sunshine, vernal air,
Sweet flowers and fruits, Thy love declare;
Where harvests ripen, Thou art there,
Who givest all.

For peaceful homes and healthful days,
For all the blessings earth displays,
We owe Thee thankfulness and praise,
Who givest all.

Thou didst not spare Thine only Son,
But gav’st Him for a world undone,
And freely, with that blessèd One,
Thou givest all.

Thou giv’st the Spirit’s blessèd dower,
Spirit of life and love and power,
And dost His sevenfold graces shower
Upon us all.

For souls redeemed, for sins forgiv’n,
For means of grace and hopes of Heav’n,
Father, all praise to Thee be giv’n,
Who givest all.

We lose what on ourselves we spend,
We have as treasure without end
Whatever, Lord, to Thee we lend,
Who givest all.

To Thee, from Whom we all derive
Our life, our gifts, our power to give:
O may we ever with Thee live,
Who givest all.

[i]Christopher Wordsworth[/i]

Tune: Almsgiving
[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0007/x000754.htm ]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0007/x000754.htm [/url]

[url=http://www.familyfriendlychurches.org.uk/midihymns/Tunes.htm#a]http://www.familyfriendlychurches.org.uk/midihymns/Tunes.htm#a[/url]

Tune: Es Ist Kein Tag (Meyer)
[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0012/x001248.htm ]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0012/x001248.htm [/url]

[url=http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/o/o410.html]http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/o/o410.html[/url]

John 21:7 - 14
7 Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment (for he had removed it), and plunged into the sea.

But the other disciples came in the little boat (for they were not far from land, but about two hundred cubits), dragging the net with fish. Then, as soon as they had come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, "Bring some of the fish which you have just caught." Simon Peter went up and dragged the net to land, full of large fish, one hundred and fifty-three; and although there were so many, the net was not broken.

Jesus said to them, "Come, eat breakfast." Yet none of the disciples dared ask Him, "Who are You?" -- knowing that it was the Lord. [b]Jesus then came and took the bread and gave it to them, and likewise the fish. This is now the third time Jesus showed Himself to His disciples after He was raised from the dead[/b].

... the end of an era, in which He has blessed me and taken me on immeasurably, and largely because of the saints who have prayed for me. Thank you, all.

John 21:15 – 19
So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?" He said to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You." He said to him, "Feed My lambs."

He said to him again a second time, "Simon, [son] of Jonah, do you love Me?" He said to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You." He said to him, "Tend My sheep."

He said to him the third time, "Simon, [son] of Jonah, do you love Me?" Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, "Do you love Me?" And he said to Him, "Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You." Jesus said to him, "Feed My sheep.

"Most assuredly, I say to you, when you were younger, you girded yourself and walked where you wished; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will gird you and carry you where you do not wish." This He spoke, [b]signifying by what death he would glorify God[/b]. And when He had spoken this, He said to him, "Follow Me."

O Jesus, I have promised to serve Thee to the end;
Be Thou forever near me, my Master and my Friend;
I shall not fear the battle if Thou art by my side,
Nor wander from the pathway if Thou wilt be my Guide.

O let me feel Thee near me! The world is ever near;
I see the sights that dazzle, the tempting sounds I hear;
My foes are ever near me, around me and within;
But Jesus, draw Thou nearer, and shield my soul from sin.

O let me hear Thee speaking in accents clear and still,
Above the storms of passion, the murmurs of self will.
O speak to reassure me, to hasten or control;
O speak, and make me listen, Thou Guardian of my soul.

O Jesus, Thou hast promised to all who follow Thee
That where Thou art in glory there shall Thy servant be.
And Jesus, I have promised to serve Thee to the end;
O give me grace to follow, my Master and my Friend.

O let me see Thy footprints, and in them plant mine own;
My hope to follow duly is in Thy strength alone.
O guide me, call me, draw me, uphold me to the end;
And then in Heaven receive me, my Savior and my Friend.

Tune: Day of Rest
[url=http://www.stempublishing.com/hymns/ss/index/tunes]http://www.stempublishing.com/hymns/ss/index/tunes[/url]

Tune: Angel's Story
[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0003/x000365.htm]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0003/x000365.htm[/url]

... giving me strength for the day, and forgiving my sins

John 21:20 - 25
Then Peter, turning around, saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following, who also had leaned on His breast at the supper, and said, "Lord, who is the one who betrays You?" Peter, seeing him, said to Jesus, "But Lord, what about this man?"

[b]Jesus said to him, "If I will that he remain till I come, what is that to you? You follow Me."[/b] Then this saying went out among the brethren that this disciple would not die.

Yet Jesus did not say to him that he would not die, but, "If I will that he remain till I come, what is that to you?"

This is the disciple who testifies of these things, and wrote these things; [b]and we know that his testimony is true. And there are also many other things that Jesus did, which if they were written one by one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that would be written. Amen.[/b] [size=xx-small]END OF JOHN'S GOSPEL[/size]

[b][color=FF33CC]’Tis finished! The Messiah dies,
Cut off for sins, but not His own:
Accomplished is the sacrifice,
The great redeeming work is done[/b].

’Tis finished! [u]all[/u] the debt is paid;
[b]Justice divine is [u]satisfied[/u][/b];
The grand and full atonement made;
[b]God[/b] for a guilty world [b]hath died[/b].

The veil is rent [b]in Christ alone;
The living way to Heaven is seen[/b];
The middle wall is broken down,
And [u]all[/u] mankind may enter in.

[b]The types and figures are fulfilled;
Exacted is the legal pain;
The precious promises are sealed;
The spotless Lamb of God is slain.

The reign of sin and death is o’er,
And [u]all[/u] may [u]live from sin set free;
Satan hath lost his mortal power[/u];
’Tis swallowed up in victory[/b].

[u]Saved[/u] from the [u]legal curse[/u], I am,
[u]My[/u] Savior hangs [u]on yonder tree[/u]:
[b]See there the meek, expiring Lamb!
’Tis finished! He expires [u]for me[/u].

Accepted in the Well-beloved,
And clothed in righteousness divine,
I [u]see[/u] the bar to heaven [i]removed[/i];
And [u]all[/u] Thy merits, Lord, are mine[/b].

Death, hell, and sin are now subdued;
[u]All[/u] grace is now to sinners given;
And lo, [b]I plead the atoning blood,
And [u]in Thy right I claim Thy Heaven[/u]![/b]
[/color]

Tune: Arizona
[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0012/x001203.htm]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0012/x001203.htm[/url]

Tune: Rimington [EDIT: previous link led to wrong tune. See below, thanks.]
[url=http://www.hymnal.net/]http://www.hymnal.net/[/url]
EDIT: Classic Hymns, 'H', How lovely is Thy dwelling [EDIT end]

Tune: Federal Street
[url=http://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/atiaiott.htm]http://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/atiaiott.htm[/url]

Acts 20:27 - 32 [Paul is speaking.]
"For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God. Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.

For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock. Also from among yourselves men will rise up, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after themselves. Therefore watch, and remember that for three years I did not cease to warn everyone night and day with tears.

So now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.

... a dry day.... practical progress ... fellowship with saints through the Holy Spirit

(NKJV) 1 John 1

1 That which was from the beginning,
which we have heard,
which we have seen with our eyes,
which we have looked upon,
and our hands have handled,
concerning the Word of life --
2 the life was manifested,

And can it be that I should gain
An interest in the Savior’s blood?
Died He for me, who caused His pain—
For me, who Him to death pursued?
Amazing love! How can it be,
That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me?
Amazing love! How can it be,
That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me?

’Tis mystery all: th’Immortal dies:
Who can explore His strange design?
In vain the firstborn seraph tries
To sound the depths of love divine.
’Tis mercy all! Let earth adore,
Let angel minds inquire no more.
’Tis mercy all! Let earth adore;
Let angel minds inquire no more.

He left His Father’s throne above
So free, so infinite His grace—
Emptied Himself of all but love,
And bled for Adam’s helpless race:
’Tis mercy all, immense and free,
For O my God, it found out me!
’Tis mercy all, immense and free,
For O my God, it found out me!

Long my imprisoned spirit lay,
Fast bound in sin and nature’s night;
Thine eye diffused a quickening ray—
I woke, the dungeon flamed with light;
My chains fell off, my heart was free,
I rose, went forth, and followed Thee.
My chains fell off, my heart was free,
I rose, went forth, and followed Thee.

Still the small inward voice I hear,
That whispers all my sins forgiven;
Still the atoning blood is near,
That quenched the wrath of hostile Heaven.
I feel the life His wounds impart;
I feel the Savior in my heart.
I feel the life His wounds impart;
I feel the Savior in my heart.

No condemnation now I dread;
Jesus, and all in Him, is mine;
Alive in Him, my living Head,
And clothed in righteousness divine,
Bold I approach th’eternal throne,
And claim the crown, through Christ my own.
Bold I approach th’eternal throne,
And claim the crown, through Christ my own.

Tune: Sagina
[url=http://www/hymnal.net/Hymns/Hymnal/midi/e0296_i.mid]http://www/hymnal.net/Hymns/Hymnal/midi/e0296_i.mid[/url]

[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0005/x000558.htm]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0005/x000558.htm[/url]

... apparently never tiring of reassuring me of His love

1 John 1: 2

..and we have seen,

and bear witness,

and declare to you

that eternal life

which was with the Father

and was manifested to us --

Ye fair green hills of Galilee,
That girdle quiet Nazareth,
What glorious vision did ye see,
When He Who conquered sin and death
Your flowery slopes and summits trod,
And grew in grace with man and God?

We saw no glory crown His head
As childhood ripened into youth;
No angels on His errands sped;
He wrought no sign; but meekness, truth,
And duty marked each step He trod,
And love to man, and love to God.

Jesus! my Savior, Master, King,
Who didst for me the burden bear;
While saints in heaven Thy glory sing,
Let me on earth Thy likeness wear;
Mine be the path Thy feet have trod:
Duty, and love, to man and God.

Tune: Saints of God (Sullivan)
[url=http://math.boisestate.edu/gas/hymns/]http://math.boisestate.edu/gas/hymns/[/url]

... the reality of His presence in those who trust Him

Arise, my soul, arise!
Shake off thy guilty fears;
The bleeding Sacrifice
In my behalf appears.
Before the throne my Surety stands;
My name is written on His hands.

He ever lives above
For me to intercede,
His all-redeeming love,
His precious blood to plead.
His blood was shed for all our race,
And sprinkles now the throne of grace.

Five bleeding wounds He bears,
Received on Calvary;
They pour effectual prayers;
They strongly speak for me.
Forgive him, O forgive, they cry,
Nor let that ransomed sinner die!

The Father hears Him pray,
His dear anointed One;
He cannot turn away
The presence of His Son.
His Spirit answers to the blood,
And tells me I am born of God.

To God I'm reconciled,
His pardoning voice I hear;
He owns me for His child,
I can no longer fear.
With confidence I now draw nigh,
And Father, Abba, Father, cry.

Tune: Millennium
[url=http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/i/jimlight.htm]http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/i/jimlight.htm[/url]

Tune: Traditional American
[url=www.hymnal.net/Hymns/Hymnal/midi/e0300_i.mid]www.hymnal.net/Hymns/Hymnal/midi/e0300_i.mid[/url]

Tune: St Godric - a possible alternative
[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0010/x001076.htm ]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0010/x001076.htm [/url]

1 John 1:3

that which we have seen

and heard

we declare to you,

that you also

may have fellowship

with us;

and truly

our fellowship is

with the Father

and with His Son Jesus Christ.

... His ministry of edification through other members of His Body

(NKJV) 1 John 1
4 [b]And these things we write to you that your joy may be full[/b].

5 [b]This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all[/b].

Lord I lift Your name on high!
Lord I love to sing your praises!
I’m so glad You’re in my life!
I’m so glad you came to save us!

You came from heaven to earth, to show the way!
From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay!
From the cross to the grave,
From the grave to the sky,
Lord I lift Your name on high!

Scroll down alphatbetical list
[url=http://www.113.d2g.com/orange-pages/hymnal5.htm]http://www.113.d2g.com/orange-pages/hymnal5.htm[/url]

His name is Wonderful,
His name is Wonderful,
His name is Wonderful,
Jesus my Lord.

He is the mighty King
Maker of everything
His Name is Wonderful,
Jesus my Lord.

He's the great Shepherd,
The Rock of all Ages,
Almighty God is He;

Bow down before Him,
Love and adore Him,
His name is Wonderful,
Jesus my Lord!

Classic Hymns, 'H', His Name is Wonderful
[url=http://www.hymnal.net/]http://www.hymnal.net/[/url]

Numerical list - scroll down to 071
[url=http://www.113.d2g.com/orange-pages/hymnal8.htm]http://www.113.d2g.com/orange-pages/hymnal8.htm[/url]

James 1
17 [b]Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning[/b].

18 Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that [b]we[/b] might be a kind of [b]firstfruits of His creatures[/b].

... hearing me when I cry to Him and being swift to answer

Father, lead me day by day,
Ever in Thine own sweet way;
Teach me to be pure and true;
Show me what I ought to do.

When in danger, make me brave,
Make me know that Thou canst save;
Keep me safe by Thy dear side;
Let me in Thy love abide.

When I’m tempted to do wrong,
Make me steadfast, wise and strong;
And when all alone I stand,
Shield me with Thy mighty hand.

When my heart is full of glee,
Help me to remember Thee,
Happy most of all to know
That my Father loves me so.

May I do the good I know,
Be Thy loving child below,
Then at last go home to Thee,
Evermore Thy child to be.

Tune: Lyne (or, New Calabar)
[url=http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/f/a/faleadme.htm]http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/f/a/faleadme.htm[/url]

Tune: Simeon
[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0010/x001096.htm]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0010/x001096.htm[/url]

1 John 1:6

[b]If we say that we have fellowship with Him,

and walk in darkness,

we lie and do not practise the truth[/b].

... continuing to challenge what He may see as my complacency, and speaking directly to it with the word of His truth

(NKJV) Colossians 1:9 - 23
For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy; giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light.

[b]He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins[/b].

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist. And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence. For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell, and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross.

And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in His sight -- if indeed you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel which you heard, which was preached to every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, became a minister.

[color=3333FF]Christ triumphant, ever reigning,
Saviour, Master, King,
Lord of heaven, our lives sustaining,
hear us as we sing:

[b]Refrain
Yours the glory and the crown,
the high renown, the eternal name[/b].

Word incarnate, truth revealing,
Son of Man on earth!
power and majesty concealing
by Your humble birth:

Suffering servant, scorned, ill-treated,
victim crucified!
death is through the cross defeated,
sinners justified:

Priestly King, enthroned for ever
high in heaven above!
sin and death and hell shall never
stifle hymns of love:

So, our hearts and voices raising
through the ages long,
ceaselessly upon You gazing,
this shall be our song:[/color]

[i]©1964 Michael Saward/Jubilate Hymns[/i]

Tune: Christ Triumphant
[url=http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/christ_triumphant_ever_reigning.html]http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/christ_triumphant_ever_reigning.html[/url]

[url=http://www.worship-downloads.com/acatalog/Organ_-_Titles_A_to_C.html]http://www.worship-downloads.com/acatalog/Organ_-_Titles_A_to_C.html[/url]

1 John 1:7

[b]But if we walk in the light as He is in the light,

we have fellowship with one another,

and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son

cleanses us from all sin[/b].

... strength for the day, and keeping me straight

1 John 1: 8, 9
If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Jesus was slain for me,
At Calvary.
Crowned with thorns was He
At Calvary.
There He in anguish died,
There from His open side,
Poured forth the crimson tide,
At Calvary.

Pardoned is all my sin
At Calvary.
Cleansed is my heart within,
At Calvary.
Now robes of praise I wear,
Gone are my grief and care,
Christ bore my burdens there,
At Calvary.

Wondrous His love for me,
At Calvary.
Glorious His victory,
At Calvary.
Vanquished are death and hell,
Oh! Let His praises swell.
Ever my tongue shall tell
Of Calvary.

Tune: Keep Me, My Lord
[url=http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Keep_Me_My_Lord/]http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Keep_Me_My_Lord/[/url]

Tune: Fatherland (St Edmund)
[url=http://math.boisestate.edu/gas/hymns/]http://math.boisestate.edu/gas/hymns/[/url]

Tune: Bethany (Mason)
[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0003/x000333.htm]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0003/x000333.htm[/url]

[EDIT: none of these is the original tune 'Summer Land', by Fithian.]

Matt 3: 10 – 17 [John the Baptist speaking]
"And even now the ax is laid to the root of the trees. Therefore every tree which does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fan is in His hand, and He will thoroughly clean out His threshing floor, and gather His wheat into the barn; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire."

Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. And John tried to prevent Him, saying, "I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me?" But Jesus answered and said to him, "Permit it to be so now, for thus [b]it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness[/b]." Then he allowed Him.

When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. [b]And suddenly a voice from heaven, saying, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."[/b]

... the rest of faith

[b]How I praise Thee, precious Saviour,
That Thy love laid hold on me;
Thou hast saved and cleansed and filled me
That I might Thy vessel be[/b].

[i]Chorus
Earthy vessels, blessed Master,
Filled with all Thy wondrous power
Living in us; Thou canst use us
Every day and every hour[/i].

By Thy cleansing blood Thou washed me -
A clean vessel in Thy hand -
To receive the power Thou givest
Graciously, with each command.

[i]Chorus[/i]

Witnessing Thy power to save me,
Setting free from self and sin;
Thou who boughtest to possess me,
In Thy fullness, Lord, come in.

[i]Chorus[/i]

[b]Jesus, fill, now, with Thy spirit,
Hearts, which full surrender know,
That the streams of living water
From our inner man may flow[/b].

[i]Chorus[/i]

Willing vessels, full and pouring
To the thirsty hearts around;
Snatching souls to full salvation,
Who had been to hell ward-bound.

[i]Chorus[/i]

[i]Based on the hymn by Mary E. Maxwell[/i]

Tune: Channels Only
[url=http://www.biblestudycharts.com/SH_Channels_Only.html]http://www.biblestudycharts.com/SH_Channels_Only.html[/url]

1 John 1:10

[b]If we say that we have not sinned,

we make Him a liar,

and His word is not in us[/b].

... revealing familiar truth, which I'd never [i]seen[/i] before

SING ALLELUIA

Bm F#m Bm
Sing alleluia to the Lord;\t(Echo: Sing alleluia to the Lord)

Bm A F#
Sing alleluia to the Lord;\t(Echo: Sing allelu-ia)

Bm F#m G D
Sing alleluia; sing alleluia;\t(Echo: Al- le- lu- ia)

Bm F#m Bm
Sing alleluia to the Lord;

Jesus is King and Lord of All;\t(Echo: Jesus is King and Lord)

Jesus is King and Lord of All;\t(Echo: King and Lord of all)

Jesus is King and Lord;

Jesus is King and Lord;\t\t(Echo: Al- le- lu- ia)

Jesus is King and Lord of All;

2. Jesus is risen from the dead

3. Jesus is Lord of heaven and earth

4. Now He's become my living Head

Tune: Scroll down to [u]12[/u]- song title [b]Pjevaj Aleluja Isusu[/b]
[url=http://www.stjost.si/~medzugorje/p128/songs2.htm]http://www.stjost.si/~medzugorje/p128/songs2.htm[/url]

[i]Words from[/i]
[url=http://www.christianmusicweb.com/songs/All_Songs_Here/sing_alleluia.txt]http://www.christianmusicweb.com/songs/All_Songs_Here/sing_alleluia.txt[/url]

(NKJV) 1 John 2:1

[b]My little children,

these things I write to you,

so that you may not sin[/b].

... the vision He gave me yesterday, and speaking to me from His written word, and the warm sunshine...

Be still and know that I am God,
be still and know that I am God,
be still and know that I am God.

(Psalm 46:10)

I am the Lord that healeth thee,
I am the Lord that healeth thee,
I am the Lord that healeth thee.

(Exodus 15:26)

In thee, O Lord, I put my trust,
In thee, O Lord, I put my trust,
In thee, O Lord, I put my trust.

(Psalms 31:1, 71:1)

Alphabetical list: scroll to 'Be still and know'
[url=http://www.higherpraise.com/Midi/PAndW/MidiPAndW.htm]http://www.higherpraise.com/Midi/PAndW/MidiPAndW.htm[/url]

[size=small][font=Tahoma][b][color=00CCFF](NKJV) 1 John 2:1

And if anyone sins,

we have an Advocate with the Father,

Jesus Christ the righteous.[/color][/b]
[/font][/size]

... the death of Jesus Christ, my Lord

Jesus shall reign where’er the sun
Does his successive journeys run;
His kingdom stretch from shore to shore,
Till moons shall wax and wane no more.

To Him shall endless prayer be made,
And praises throng to crown His head;
His Name like sweet perfume shall rise
With every morning sacrifice.

People and realms of every tongue
Dwell on His love with sweetest song;
And infant voices shall proclaim
Their early blessings on His Name.

Blessings abound wherever He reigns;
The prisoner leaps to lose his chains;
The weary find eternal rest,
And all the sons of want are blessed.

With power He vindicates the just,
He trod th’oppressor in the dust:
His worship and His fear shall last
Till hours, and years, and time be past.

Where He displays His healing power,
Death and the curse are known no more:
In Him the tribes of Adam boast
More blessings than their father lost.

As rain on meadows newly mown,
So shall He send his influence down:
His grace on fainting souls distills,
Like heav’nly dew on thirsty hills.

The saints shall flourish in His days,
Dressed in the robes of joy and praise;
Peace, like a river, from His throne
Shall flow to nations yet unknown.

The scepter well becomes His hands;
All Heav’n submits to His commands;
Now give the kingdom to Thy Son,
Extend His power, exalt His throne.

Let every creature rise and bring
Peculiar honors to our King;
Angels descend with songs again,
And earth repeat the loud amen!

Tune: Rimington
[url=http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/s/jsreign.htm]http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/s/jsreign.htm[/url]

Tune: Duke Street
[url=http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/j/j162.html]http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/j/j162.html[/url]

Tune: Warrington
[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0006/x000609.htm]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0006/x000609.htm[/url]

[b][font=Tahoma][size=small][color=CC33FF](NKJV) 1 John 2:2

And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins,

and not for ours only

but also for the whole world.
[/color][/size][/font][/b]

... hot sunshine, scented irises and more peace and healing to my soul and spirit

Alleluia! Sing to Jesus! His the sceptre, His the throne.
Alleluia! His the triumph, His the victory alone.
Hark! The songs of peaceful Zion thunder like a mighty flood.
Jesus out of every nation hath redeemed us by His blood.

Alleluia! Not as orphans are we left in sorrow now;
Alleluia! He is near us, faith believes, nor questions how;
Though the cloud from sight received Him when the forty days were o'er
Shall our hearts forget His promise, 'I am with you evermore'?

Alleluia! Bread of heaven, here on earth our food and stay!
Alleluia! Here the sinful flee to thee from day to day.
Intercessor, Friend of sinners, earth's Redeemer, plead for me.
Where the songs of all the sinless sweep across the crystal sea.

Alleluia! King eternal, Thee the Lord of lords we own;
Alleluia! born of Mary, earth Thy footstool, heaven Thy throne.
Thou within the veil hast entered, robed in flesh, our great High Priest.
Thou on earth both Priest and Victim in the Eucharistic Feast.

Tune: Hyfrydol
[url=http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/a/a213.html]http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/a/a213.html[/url]

Gen 3:15
And I will put enmity Between you and the woman, And between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, And you shall bruise His heel."

Luke 2: 6, 7.
So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

Luke 9:18 - 22, 29 - 31
And it happened, as He was alone praying, that His disciples joined Him, and He asked them, saying, "Who do the crowds say that I am?"

So they answered and said, "John the Baptist, but some say Elijah; and others say that one of the old prophets has risen again."

He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter answered and said, "The Christ of God."

And He strictly warned and commanded them to tell this to no one, saying, "The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the third day."

As He prayed, the appearance of His face was altered, and His robe became white and glistening. And behold, two men talked with Him, who were Moses and Elijah, who appeared in glory and spoke of His decease which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.

Luke 22:15 - 20
Then He said to them, "With fervent desire I have desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer; for I say to you, I will no longer eat of it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God."

Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, "Take this and divide it among yourselves; for I say to you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes."

And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me."

Likewise He also took the cup after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you.”

1 John 2

3 Now by this we know that we know Him,

if we keep His commandments.

4 He who says,

"I know Him,"

and does not keep

His commandments,

is a liar,

and the truth is not

in him.

... His continuing, patient, restoration of my soul

I cannot breathe enough of Thee,
O gentle breeze of love,
More fragrant than the myrtle tree
The Rose of Sharon is to me,
The balm of heaven above,
The balm of heaven above.

I cannot gaze enough on Thee,
The Fairest of the fair:
My heart is filled with ecstasy,
As in Thy face of radiancy
I see such beauty there,
I see such beauty there.

I cannot work enough for Thee,
My Saviour, Master, Friend;
I do not wish to go out free,
But ever, always, willingly,
To serve Thee to the end,
To serve Thee to the end.

I cannot sing enough of Thee,
The sweetest Name on earth,
A note so full of melody
Comes from my heart so joyously,
And fills my soul with mirth,
And fills my soul with mirth.

I cannot speak enough of Thee,
I have so much to tell:
Thy heart it beats so tenderly
As thou dost draw me close to Thee,
And whisper “All is well”,
And whisper “All is well”.

Tune: Spencer
[url=http://www.hymnal.net/Hymns/Hymnal/midi/e0172_i.mid]http://www.hymnal.net/Hymns/Hymnal/midi/e0172_i.mid[/url]

[b][size=small][color=000099][font=Courier]1 John 2:5

But whoever keeps His word,

truly the love of God

is perfected

in him.

By this we know

that we are in Him. [/font][/color][/size][/b]

... another proper summer day, His ministry through the Spirit and help

Sweet is the work, my God, my King,
To praise Thy Name, give thanks and sing;
To show Thy love by morning light
And talk of all Thy truth at night.

Sweet is the day of sacred rest,
No mortal cares disturb my breast,
O may my heart, in tune be found,
With David’s harp of solemn sound.

My heart shall triumph in the Lord,
And bless His works and bless His word;
Thy works of grace, how bright they shine,
Thy counsels, how divine!

And I shall share a glorious part,
When grace has well-refined my heart,
And fresh supplies are shed,
Like holy oil, to cheer my head.

Then, shall I see, and hear, and know,
All I desired or wished below;
And every power find sweet employ
In that eternal world of joy.

And then what triumphs shall I raise
To Thy dear Name through endless days,
For in the realms of joy I’ll see
Thy face in full felicity.

[i]Isaac Watts[/i]

Tune: Deep Harmony
[url=http://www.stempublishing.com/hymns/ss/index/tunes]http://www.stempublishing.com/hymns/ss/index/tunes[/url]

Brass arrangement
MP3 icon = small green box on upper left near 'Search..'
[url=http://www.sibeliusmusic.com/cgi-bin/search.pl?com=advancedsearch&ComposerName=%22Handel%20Parker%22&Arranger=%22Handel%20Parker%22&or=1]http://www.sibeliusmusic.com/cgi-bin/search.pl?com=advancedsearch&ComposerName=%22Handel%20Parker%22&Arranger=%22Handel%20Parker%22&or=1[/url]

[b][size=small][color=009933][font=Tahoma]I John 2:6

He who says he abides in Him ought

himself also to walk

just as He walked.[/font][/color][/size][/b]

... His power to renew my mind

Dear Saviour, Thou art mine,
How sweet the thought to me!
Let me repeat Thy name,
And lift my heart to Thee.

[i]Refrain:[/i]
[i]Mine! mine! mine!
I know Thou art mine;
Saviour, dear Saviour,
I know Thou art mine.[/i]

Thou art the sinner's Friend,
So I Thy friendship claim,
A sinner saved by grace
When Thy sweet message came.

[i]Refrain:[/i]

My hardened heart was touched;
Thy pard'ning voice I heard;
And joy and peace came in
While list'ning to Thy Word.

[i]Refrain:[/i]

So let me sing Thy praise,
So let me call Thee mine;
I cannot doubt Thy Word,
I know that I am Thine.

[i]Refrain:[/i]

[url=http://www.hymnal.net/Hymns/Hymnal/midi/e0317_i.mid]http://www.hymnal.net/Hymns/Hymnal/midi/e0317_i.mid[/url]

[i]The words of the hymn can be unofficially changed to sing
'Dear Saviour, I am Thine'

The refrain then becomes
'Thine! Thine! Thine!
I know I am Thine ...'[/i]

[b][color=CC00CC][size=x-small][font=Tahoma]1 John 2:7

Brethren, I write no new commandment to you,

but an old commandment

which you have had from the beginning.

The old commandment is the word

which you heard

from the beginning.

1 John 3:23

And this is His commandment: that we should

believe on the name of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another,

as He gave us commandment.
[/color][/b][/size][/font]

... continuing to establish me in His love and His love in me - :-)

[b][size=x-small]Sing to the Lord a joyful song,
Lift up your hearts, your voices raise;
To us His gracious gifts belong,
To Him our songs of love and praise.

For life and love, for rest and food,
For daily help and nightly care,
Sing to the Lord, for He is good,
And praise His Name, for it is fair.

For strength to those who on Him wait,
His truth to prove, His will to do,
Praise ye our God, for He is great,
Trust in His Name, for it is true.

For joys untold, that from above
Cheer those who love His sweet employ,
Sing to our God, for He is love,
Exalt His Name, for it is joy.

For He is Lord of Heav’n and earth,
Whom angels serve and saints adore,
The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
To Whom be praise forevermore.[/size][/b]

Tune: Gonfalon Royal - mp3 audio
[url=http://www.e-hymns.co.uk/demos.html]http://www.e-hymns.co.uk/demos.html[/url]

[url=http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/t/t127b.html]http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/t/t127b.html[/url]

[b][size=x-small][font=Batang][color=0000CC]1 John 2:8

Again, a new commandment I write to you,

which thing is true in Him and in you,

because the darkness is passing away,

and the true light is already shining.[/b][/font][/size][/color]

... not being able to stop trusting Him - like when my toddler in the swimming pool said she couldn't sink - and she couldn't...

Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah,
Pilgrim through this barren land.
I am weak, but Thou art mighty;
Hold me with Thy powerful hand.
Bread of Heaven, Bread of Heaven,
Feed me till I want no more;
Feed me till I want no more.

Open now the crystal fountain,
Whence the healing stream doth flow;
Let the fire and cloudy pillar
Lead me all my journey through.
Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer,
Be Thou still my Strength and Shield;
Be Thou still my Strength and Shield.

When I tread the verge of Jordan,
Bid my anxious fears subside;
Death of deaths, and hell’s destruction,
Land me safe on Canaan’s side.
Songs of praises, songs of praises,
I will ever give to Thee;
I will ever give to Thee.

Tune: Cwm Rhondda - midi link below words of hymn
[url=http://www.opc.org/hymn.html?hymn ]http://www.opc.org/hymn.html?hymn [/url]

[url=http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh127.sht]http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh127.sht[/url]

[url=http://www.sibeliusmusic.com/cgi-bin/show_score.pl?scoreid=38992]http://www.sibeliusmusic.com/cgi-bin/show_score.pl?scoreid=38992[/url]

[b][size=small][color=0033FF][font=Courier New]1 John 2: 9, 10

He who says he is in the light and hates his brother

is in darkness until now.

He who loves his brother abides in the light

and there is no cause for stumbling in him.[/font][/color][/size][/b]

... holding on to me while I grow a bit

[b][size=small][color=CC0000][font=Tahoma]1 John 2:9, 10 + 11[/font][/color][/size][/b]

He who says he is in the light, and hates his brother, is in darkness until now. He who loves his brother abides in the light, and there is no cause for stumbling in him.

[b][size=small][color=CC0000][font=Courier]But he who hates his brother is in darkness

and walks in darkness

and does not know where he is going

because the darkness has blinded his eyes.[/font][/color][/size][/b]

How lovely on the mountains are the feet of Him
Who brings good news, good news;
Announcing peace, proclaiming news of happiness:
Our God reigns, our God reigns!

[i]Refrain[/i]
[i]Our God reigns!
Our God reigns!
Our God reigns!
Our God reigns![/i]

He had no stately form, He had no majesty
That we should be drawn to Him.
He was despised and we took no account of Him.
Our God reigns, our God reigns!

[i]Refrain[/i]

It was our sin and guilt that bruised and wounded Him.
It was our sin that brought Him down.
When we like sheep had gone astray our Shepherd came
And on His shoulders bore our shame.

[i]Refrain[/i]

Meek as a lamb that’s led out to the slaughterhouse,
Dumb as a sheep before its shearer,
His life ran down upon the ground like pouring rain
That we might be born again.

[i]Refrain[/i]

Out from the tomb He came with grace and majesty;
He is alive, He is alive.
God loves us so, see here His hands, His feet, His side
Yes we know, He is alive.

[i]Refrain[/i]

Find first line in alphabetical list
[url=http://www.113.d2g.com/orange-pages/hymnal5.htm]http://www.113.d2g.com/orange-pages/hymnal5.htm[/url]

[url=http://www.users.surfaid.org/~revevans/hymns.htm]http://www.users.surfaid.org/~revevans/hymns.htm[/url]

Orchestral styling 'Our God Reigns'
[url=http://www.aggelia.com/midis/midis.shtml#****]http://www.aggelia.com/midis/midis.shtml#****[/url]

... feeding me the bread of Life! Amen!

When He cometh, when He cometh
To make up His jewels,
All His jewels, precious jewels,
His loved and His own.

[i]Refrain[/i]
[i]Like the stars of the morning,
His brightness adorning,
They shall shine in their beauty,
Bright gems for His crown[/i].

He will gather, He will gather
The gems for His kingdom;
All the pure ones, all the bright ones,
His loved and His own.

[i]Refrain[/i]

Little children, little children,
Who love their Redeemer,
Are the jewels, precious jewels,
His loved and His own.

[i]Refrain[/i]

Tune: When He Cometh
[url=http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/h/whenheco.htm]http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/h/whenheco.htm[/url]

[url=http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/w/w287.html]http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/w/w287.html[/url]

Zechariah 9:16
The LORD their God will save them in that day,
As the flock of His people.
For they shall be like the jewels of a crown,
Lifted like a banner over His land --

Malachi 3:17
"They shall be Mine," says the LORD of hosts,
"On the day that I make them My jewels.
And I will spare them
As a man spares his own son who serves him."

[b][size=small][color=9933CC][font=Courier]1 John 2:12, 13

I write to you, little children,

Because your sins are forgiven you

for His name's sake.

I write to you, fathers,

Because you have known Him

who is from the beginning.

I write to you, young men,

Because you have overcome the wicked one.

I write to you, little children,

Because you have known the Father. [/font][/color][/size][/b]

... many different kinds of work accomplished, and fellowhship with our Father and with His Son, and beloved brethren

Lord, it is eventide; the light of day is waning;
Far o’er the golden land earth’s voices faint and fall;
Lowly we pray to Thee for strength and love sustaining,
Lowly we ask of Thee, Thy peace upon us all.
Oh, grant unto our souls -
Light that groweth not pale
With day’s decrease,
Love that never shall fail
Till life shall cease;
Joy no trial can mar,
Hope that shineth afar,
Faith serene as a star,
And Christ’s own peace.

Lord, it is eventide; we turn to Thee for healing,
Like those of Galilee, who came at close of day;
Speak to our waiting souls, ttheir hidden founts unsealing;
Touch us with hands divine that take our sin away,
Oh, grant unto our souls -
Light that groweth not pale
With day’s decrease,
Love that never shall fail
Till life shall cease;
Joy no trial can mar,
Hope that shineth afar,
Faith serene as a star,
And Christ’s own peace.

Saviour, Thou knowest all, the trial and tempation,
Knowest the wilfulness and waywardness of youth;
Help us to cling to Thee, our strength and our salvation,
Help us to find in thee the one eternal Truth.
Oh, grant unto our souls -
Light that groweth not pale
With day’s decrease,
Love that never shall fail
Till life shall cease;
Joy no trial can mar,
Hope that shineth afar,
Faith serene as a star,
And Christ’s own peace.

Lord, it is eventide: our hearts await Thy giving,
Wait for that peace divine that none can take away.
Peace that shall lift our souls to loftier heights of living,
Till we abide with Thee in everlasting day.
Oh, grant unto our souls -
Light that groweth not pale
With day’s decrease,
Love that never shall fail
Till life shall cease;
Joy no trial can mar,
Hope that shineth afar,
Faith serene as a star,
And Christ’s own peace.

Tune: [i]#793 Redemption Hymnal, 1951[/i]

[url=http://www.redemption-hymnal.com/]http://www.redemption-hymnal.com/[/url]

[b][size=x-small][color=CC3399][font=Tahoma]1 John 2:14

I have written to you fathers

Because you have known Him who is from the beginning.

I have written to you young men

Because you are strong and the word of God abides in you

And you have overcome the wicked one. [/font][/color][/size][/b]

... answering prayer and refreshing my spirit through fellowship with believers

[b][size=small][color=330099][font=Tahoma]1 John 2:15

Do not love the world or the things in the world.

If anyone loves the world

the love of the Father is not in him. [/font][/color][/size][/b]

Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus, our blessèd Redeemer!
Sing, O Earth, His wonderful love proclaim!
Hail Him! hail Him! highest archangels in glory;
Strength and honor give to His holy Name!
Like a shepherd, Jesus will guard His children,
In His arms He carries them all day long:

[i]Refrain[/i]
[i]Praise Him! Praise Him!
Tell of His excellent greatness.
Praise Him! Praise Him!
Ever in joyful song![/i]

Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus, our blessèd Redeemer!
For our sins He suffered, and bled, and died.
He our Rock, our hope of eternal salvation,
Hail Him! hail Him! Jesus the Crucified.
Sound His praises! Jesus who bore our sorrows,
Love unbounded, wonderful, deep and strong.

[i]Refrain[/i]

Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus, our blessèd Redeemer!
Heav’nly portals loud with hosannas ring!
Jesus, Savior, reigneth forever and ever.
Crown Him! Crown Him! Prophet, and Priest, and King!
Christ is coming! over the world victorious,
Pow’r and glory unto the Lord belong.

[i]Refrain[/i]

Tune: Joyful Song
[url=http://www.hymnal.net/Hymns/Hymnal/midi/e0235_i.mid]http://www.hymnal.net/Hymns/Hymnal/midi/e0235_i.mid[/url]

[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0000/x000067.htm]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0000/x000067.htm[/url]

... the peace which rests in my soul and I in it

Now I have found the ground wherein
Sure my soul’s anchor may remain,
The wounds of Jesus, for my sin
Before the world’s foundation slain;
Whose mercy shall unshaken stay,
When Heaven and earth are fled away.

Father, Thine everlasting grace
Our scanty thought surpasses far;
Thy heart still melts with tenderness,
Thy arms of love still open are,
Returning sinners to receive,
That mercy they may taste and live.

O Love, Thou bottomless abyss,
My sins are swallowed up in Thee!
Covered is my unrighteousness,
Nor spot of guilt remains on me,
While Jesus’ blood, through earth and skies,
Mercy, free, boundless mercy, cries.

By faith I plunge me in this sea,
Here is my hope, my joy, my rest;
Hither, when hell assails, I flee,
I look into my Savior’s breast;
Away, sad doubt, and anxious fear!
Mercy is all that’s written there.

Though waves and storms go o’er my head,
Though strength, and health, and friends be gone,
Though joys be withered all and dead,
Though every comfort be withdrawn,
On this my steadfast soul relies,
Father, Thy mercy never dies.

Fixed on this ground will I remain,
Though my heart fail, and flesh decay;
This anchor shall my soul sustain,
When earth’s foundations melt away;
Mercy’s full power I then shall prove,
Loved with an everlasting love.

Tune: Old 23rd (Sing each line once)
[url=http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/n/i/nihavftg.htm]http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/n/i/nihavftg.htm[/url]

Tune: Wonders (Sovreignty)
[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0007/x000744.htm]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0007/x000744.htm[/url]
[i]The words fit over this tune slowly - more slowly than at first it seems they should. Then, as you come to them, repeat the fourth line, the last line, then the last three lines.[/i]

[b][size=small][color=666633][font=Courier New]1 John 2:16

For all in the world -

the lust of the flesh,

the lust of the eyes and the pride of life -

is not of the Father

but is of the world. [/font][/color][/size][/b]

... Himself

Jesu, Thou Joy of loving hearts,
Thou Fount of life, Thou Light of men,
From the best bliss that earth imparts,
We turn unfilled to Thee again.

Thy truth unchanged hath ever stood;
Thou savest those that on Thee call;
To them that seek Thee Thou art good,
To them that find Thee all in all.

We taste Thee, O Thou living Bread,
And long to feast upon Thee still;
We drink of Thee, the Fountainhead,
And thirst our souls from Thee to fill.

Our restless spirits yearn for Thee,
Wherever our changeful lot is cast;
Glad when Thy gracious smile we see,
Blessed when our faith can hold Thee fast.

O Jesus, ever with us stay,
Make all our moments calm and bright;
Chase the dark night of sin away,
Shed over the world Thy holy light.

[i]Bernard of Clairvaux[/i]

Tune: Silver Hill
[url=http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/t/jthoujoy.htm]http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/t/jthoujoy.htm[/url]

Tune: Mendon
[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0003/x000315.htm]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0003/x000315.htm[/url]

Tune: Maryton (and others)
[url=http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/j/j199d.html]http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/j/j199d.html[/url]

[b][size=small][color=990000][font=Courier New]1 John 2:17

And the world is passing away

and the lust of it

but he who does the will of God

abides forever.[/font][/color][/size][/b]

... His love

[b][size=small][color=CC6699][font=Courier New]1 John 2:18

Little children,

it is the last hour and as you have heard

that the Antichrist is coming, even now

many antichrists have come by which we know

that it is the last hour.[/font][/color][/size][/b]

Dwelling in the secret place
Overshadowed by His grace
Looking up into His face
Seeing only Jesus

Hidden there from all alarm
Safe from danger, fear and harm,
Holden up by His strong arm,
Seeing only Jesus.

Dwelling there, how truly blest!
Leaving all, how sweet to rest
Head upon my Saviour’s breast,
Seeing only Jesus,

Resting there, no more to roam,
Drawing near to heaven and home,
Waiting there until He come,
Seeing only Jesus.

Tune: Mercy
[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0001/x000135.htm]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0001/x000135.htm[/url]

Tune: More Like Jesus
[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0008/x000898.htm]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0008/x000898.htm[/url]
Sings as two eight line stanzas

[i](Original tune not available online.)[/i]

... continuing to wrench me out of unreality and into His glorious life

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.

[i]Refrain[/i]
[i]Trust and obey, for there’s no other way
To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey[/i].

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.

[i]Refrain[/i]

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.

[i]Refrain[/i]

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.

[i]Refrain[/i]

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.

[i]Refrain[/i]

Tune: Trust and Obey
[url=http://www.opc.org/books/TH/old/Blue700.html]http://www.opc.org/books/TH/old/Blue700.html[/url]

[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0004/x000409.htm]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0004/x000409.htm[/url]

[url=http://www.higherpraise.com/AMidDefault/TrustAndObey3.htm]http://www.higherpraise.com/AMidDefault/TrustAndObey3.htm[/url]

[b][size=x-small][color=006699][font=Courier New]1 John 2:19

They went out from us but they were not of us

for if they had been of us

they would have continued with us

but they went out that they might be made manifest

that none of them were of us.[/font][/color][/size][/b]