Sweeter as the Years Go By

 

Sweeter as the Years Go By

As Christians, we mature in our walk with Christ.  We realize how much Christ loves us and we can see how He saved us from our sins. As the Christians in the old days when Jesus walked this earth, the more time we spend with Christ, the more we want to know. We don’t see the miracles that Christians saw when He walked in Jerusalem, but we know they still happen. Every story we hear makes Christianity worth living. Sweeter as the years go by.

Lyrics by Leila N. Morris, arranged by Leila N. Morris

“Of Jesus’ love that sought me, when I was lost in sin; of wondrous grace that brought me back to His fold again; Of heights and depths of mercy, far deeper than the sea. And higher than the heavens, my theme shall ever be.

He trod in old Judea life’s pathway long ago; The people thronged about Him, His saving grace to know; He healed the broken-hearted and caused the blind to see; and still His great heart yearns in love for even me.

‘Twas wondrous love which led Him for us to suffer loss- to bear without a murmur the anguish of the cross; With saints redeemed in glory, let us our voices raise, till heaven and earth re-echo with our Redeemer’s praise.

Sweeter as the years go by. Sweeter as the years go by, Jesus’ love is sweeter, sweeter as the years go by.

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Jesus Loves Even Me

 

Jesus Loves Even Me

The Bible tells of God’s love through His words, through Jesus’ example and through the disciples’ teachings. We may wonder why God loves us, especially when we look back at our past failures. What kind of God must He be to love such a sinner as I? It is because He is a gracious God, and forgives us of our sins, both past and present. We can put our faith and trust in God and know that He loves us unconditionally.

Lyrics by Philip P. Bliss, arranged by Philip P. Bliss

“I am so glad that our Father in heaven tells of His love in the book He has given, wonderful things in the Bible I see; this is the dearest that Jesus loves me.

Though I forget Him and wander away, still He does love me wherever I stray; Back to His dear loving arms would I flee, when I remember that Jesus loves me.

Oh, if there’s only one song I can sing, when in His beauty I see the Great King, this shall my song in eternity be; “Oh, what a wonder that Jesus loves me!”

I am so glad that Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me, Jesus loves even me.”

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Since the Fullness of His Love Came in

 

Since the Fullness of His Love Came In

What a sinner Paul was. He persecuted Christians before God’s fullness of love came upon Him. Then there was King David, boy did he get in trouble a few times, yet God called him a man after His own heart. What a sinner I was, a troubled life I lived until the fullness of God’s love overcame me. Can’t you feel it? God’s loving arms around you, knowing you made poor choices in your life, yet He is there to comfort you and bless you with His grace. We love God because He first loved us.

Lyrics by Eliza E. Hewitt, arranged by Bentley D. Ackley

“Once my way was dark and dreary, for my heart was full of sin, but the sky is bright and cheery, since the fullness of His love came in.

There is grace for all the lowly, grace to keep the trusting soul; Power to cleanse and make me holy, Jesus shall my yielded life control.

Let me spread abroad the story, other souls to Jesus win; For the cross is now my glory, since the fullness of His love came in.

I can never tell how much I love Him, I can never tell His love for me; for it passes human measure, like a deep, unfathomed sea; Tis redeeming love in Christ my Savior, in my soul the heavenly joys begin; and I live for Jesus only, since the fullness of His love came in.”

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Since I Have Been Redeemed

 

Since I Have Been Redeemed

Christ redeemed our sins for His death. It’s because of this Redemption that all our needs are satisfied and we are compelled to do His will.  We have been redeemed and have become His children, and He is making a way for us to be with Him in heaven. Not all of creation are God’s children. Satan also has his children. If you have a relationship with Christ and worship God only, then you are part of His family.

Lyrics by Edwin O. Excell, arranged by Edwin O. Excell

“I have a song I love to sing, since I have been redeemed, of my Redeemer, Savior, King, since I have been redeemed.

I have a Christ that satisfies, since I have been redeemed, to do His will my highest prize, since I have been redeemed.

I have a witness bright and clear, since I have been redeemed, dispelling every doubt and fear, since I have been redeemed.

I have a home prepared for me, since I have been redeemed, where I shall dwell eternally, since I have been redeemed.

Since I have been redeemed, since I have been redeemed, I will glory in His name; Since I have been redeemed, I will glory in my Savior’s name.

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Now I Belong to Jesus

 

Now I Belong to Jesus

I am so glad to belong to Jesus and He cares for me. We all want to belong, whether it is to someone or in a situation, God has us covered when we accept Him as our Lord and Savior. When Jesus died, He claimed His followers as His own and now He is preparing a room for all His children to live with Him in heaven. No more shame or sorrow, no more aches and pains, no evil surrounding us. Why wouldn’t you want to belong to Jesus?

Lyrics by Norman J. Clayton, arranged by Norman J. Clayton

“Jesus my Lord will love me forever, from Him no power of evil can sever, He gave His life to ransom my soul, now I belong to Him.

Once I was lost in sin’s degradation, Jesus came down to bring me salvation, lifted me up from sorrow and shame, now I belong to Him.

Joy floods my soul for Jesus has saved me, freed me from sin that long had enslaved me, His precious blood He gave to redeem me, Now I belong to Him.

Now I belong to Jesus, Jesus belongs to me. Not for the years of time alone, but for eternity.”

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Saved!

 

Saved!

I am saved by the blood of Christ; my sins are all forgiven. I have accepted Christ as my Savior and am daily building a relationship with Jesus. I am not saved because I am a good person or have done good deeds. I am not saved because I am worthy because I am not. But I am saved because of God’s grace and His wondrous love for me. You too can be saved but you must know Jesus. He is the way and no one can come to God without coming to Jesus first. Surrender yourself to Jesus and let Him lead you home.

Lyrics by Oswald J. Smith, arranged by Roger M. Hickman

“Saved! Saved! Saved! My sins are all forgiven; Christ is mine! I’m on my way to heaven, once a guilty sinner, lost, undone, now a child of God, saved through His Son.

Saved! Saved! Saved! By grace and grace alone, Oh, what wondrous love to me was shown, in my stead Christ Jesus bled and died, bore my sins, for me was crucified.

Saved! Saved! Saved! Oh, joy beyond compare! Christ my life and I His constant care; Yielding all and trusting Him alone, living now each moment as His own.

Saved! I’m saved through Christ, my all in all, Saved! I’m saved, whatever may befall; He died upon the cross for me, He bore the awful penalty; and now I’m saved eternally, I’m saved! Saved! Saved!

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We'll Work till Jesus Comes

 

We’ll Work till Jesus Comes

I’ve been told many a time to slow down. I work too hard. It is true, when I see something that needs done, I do it, and don’t sleep until it is done. Jesus worked much too but He knew when to rest. That is something I still need to learn to do. I love serving the Lord, and serving the people that God puts before me. Someday, I will get complete rest and am looking forward to lying in God’s arms. Until then I will do all I can to glorify God, by completing His ministry and please Him by getting the rest that I need to keep His temple strong and healthy.

Lyrics by Elizabeth Mills , arranged by William Miller

“O land of rest, for thee I sigh! When will the moment come? When I shall lay my armor by, and dwell in peace at home!

To Jesus Christ I fled for rest; He bade me cease to roam and lean for succor on His breast till He conduct me home.

I sought at once my Savior’s side, no more my steps shall roam; With Him I’ll brave death’s schilling tide and reach my heavenly home.

We’ll work till Jesus comes, we’ll work till Jesus come; and we’ll be gathered home.”

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