Is Your All on the Altar?

 

Is Your All on the Altar?

Everyone has fallen short of the glory of God. There are moments in life when we feel our faith is weak and our prayers are not heard. God, of course knows our weaknesses and He is willing to strengthen us, if only we ask. God will always give us free will to make our choices, but His greatest desire is for us to give our all to Him. All of things, all of self, so that He can bless us and keep us under His wings. Let’s not hold anything back but let go and grow closer to God.

Lyrics by Elisha A. Hoffman, arranged by Elisha A. Hoffman

“You have longed for sweet peace, and for faith to increase, and have earnestly fervently prayed; But you cannot have rest or be perfectly blest until all on the alter on the altar is laid.

Would you walk with the Lord, in the light of His word and have peace and contentment always, you must do His sweet will, to be free from all ill, on the altar your all you must lay.

Oh, we never can know what the Lord will bestow of the blessings for which we have prayed, till our body and soul He does fully control, and our all on the altar is laid.

Who can tell all the love He will send from above, and how happy our hearts will be made, of the fellowship sweet we shall share at His feet, when our all on the altar is laid.

Is your all on the altar of sacrifice laid? Your heart, does the Spirit control? You can only be blest and have peace and sweet rest, as you yield Him your body and soul.”

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Hiding in Thee

 

Hiding in Thee

Jesus is my Rock; He is higher than I. He knows the struggles I am going through. He promises peace and protection, so when life seems to come heavy upon us, remember to Hide in the rock of ages. He will give us strength and courage to overcome whatever may come about. Our struggles may seem like a little matter to others but God takes all our problems on as if they were His own. Rest in the arms of Jesus, He is here for us.

Lyrics by William G. Cushing, arranged by Ira D. Sankey

“O safe to the rock that is higher I. My soul in its conflicts and sorrows would fly; So sinful, so weary Thine; Thine would I be; Thou blest “Rock of ages.” I’m hiding in Thee.

In the calm of the noontide, in sorrow’s lone hour, in times when temptation cast over me its power; In the tempests of life, on its wide, weaving sea, Thou blest “Rock of Ages” I’m hiding in Thee.

How often in the conflict, when pressed by the foe, I have fled to my refuge and breathed out my woe; How often, when trials like sea billows roll, Have I hidden in Thee, O Thou rock of my soul.

Hiding in Thee, Hiding in Thee, Thou blest “Rock of Ages.” I’m hiding in Thee.”

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Take My Life, and Let It Be

 

Take My Life, and Let It Be

To be consecrated  means to be set apart or devoted to someone special. We, as Christians are to be set apart from the world. We are to devote our hands, feet, mouth and love to the service of the Lord. We are to be willing to put ourselves in God’s hands.

Lyrics by Frances R. Havergal, arranged by H. A. Cesar Malan

“Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee; Take my hands and let them move at the impulse of Thy love, 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, always, only for my King.

Take my lips and let them be filled with messages for Thee; Take my silver and my gold, not a mite would I withhold, not a mite would I withhold.

Take my Love, my God, I pour at Thy feet its treasure store; Take myself and I will be ever only all for Thee, ever only all for Thee.

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Have Thine Own Way Lord!

 

Have Thine Own Way Lord!

If you really want to strive for perfection, then you must become like clay is to a potter. You must allow Him to mold you and make you into what you are truly meant to be. Only Jesus knows what that is and only Jesus can cleanse you of your sins and make you whole. Allow Him to be your Savior and let Him have His way with you.

Lyrics by Adelaid A. Pollard, arranged by George E. Stebbins

“ Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way! Thou are  the Potter; I am the clay, Mold me and make me after Thy will, while I am waiting, yielded and still!

Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Search me and try me, Master, today! Whiter than snow, Lord, wash me just now. As in thy presence humbly I bow.

Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Wounded and weary help me, I pray! Power all power surely is Thine! Touch me and heal me, Savior divine.

Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Hold over my being absolute sway! Fill with Thy Spirit till all shall see Christ only, always, living in me!

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Nothing Between

 

Nothing Between

Can you honestly say there is nothing between you and God? It is hard to navigate in this world when there are so many ways the world can tempt us. Self-pride is a big one that can certainly get between God and self. We must always look to God and give Him the credit for all that we do. He gives us the strength to overcome temptation. He gives us the skills to do good for others. It is not supposed to be “all about me”. It is God and if we remember that then nothing can stand between you and God.

Lyrics by C. Albert Tinsley, arranged by C. Albert Tinsley

“Nothing between my soul and the Savior, naught of this world’s delusive dreams; I have renounced all sinful pleasure, Jesus is mine; there’s nothing between.

Nothing between, like worldly pleasure, habits  of life thong’s harmless they seem, must not my heart from Him ever sever, He is my all; there’s nothing between.

Nothing between, like pride or station, self or friends shall not intervene, though it may cost me much tribulation, I am resolved; there’s nothing between.

Nothing between, even many hard trials, though the whole world against me convene; watching with prayer and much self-denial, I’ll triumph at last, with nothing between.

Nothing between my soul and the Savior, so that His blessed face may be seen; Nothing preventing the least of His favor, keep the way clear! Let nothing between.

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His Way with Thee

 

His Way with Thee

What does it mean to let Jesus have His way with you? It means surrendering all your burdens to Him. Let Him have your worries, your fears. Surrender yourself to Him so that He can save you and provide a future home for you in heaven. Serve Him with a giving heart in a manner pleasing to Him so that He would be glorified. His power will help you see that it was best that He have His way with you.

Lyrics by Cyrus S. Nesbaum, arranged by Cyrus S. Nesbaum.

“Would you live for Jesus, and be always pure and good? Would you walk with Him within the narrow road? Would you have Him bear your burden, carry all your load? Let Him have His way with thee.

Would you Have Him make you free, and follow at His call? Would you know the peace that comes by giving all? Would you have Him save you, so that you need never fall? Let Him have His way with thee.

Would you in His kingdom find a place of constant rest? Would you prove Him true in providential test? Would you in His service labor always at your best? Let Him have His way with thee.

His power can make you what you ought to be; His blood can cleanse your heart and make you free; His love can fill your soul, and you will see “Twas best for Him to have His way with thee”. Amen

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Does Jesus Care?

 

Does Jesus Care?

So many times, when we are amid a crisis, our focus turns to ourselves. It is hard to know that Jesus is with us, much less care for us. Our fears and worries take over the circumstances we are under, and it is hard to live above the circumstance and put our focus on Jesus. Jesus is always there with us, and He knows what we are going through. He is a loving compassionate Savior and will take us through to the other side of the dark place we are in. Remember God loves you and only wants what is best for you. He cares more than we realize.

Lyrics by Frank E. Graeff, arranged by J. Lincoln Hall

“Does Jesus care when my heart is pained too deeply for mirth and song; As the burdens press, and the cares distress, and the way grows weary and long?

Does Jesus care when my way is dark with a nameless dread and fear? As the daylight fades into the deep night shades, does He care enough to be near?

Does Jesus care when I’ve tried and failed to resist some temptation strong; When for my deep grief I find no relief, though my tears flow all the night long?

Does Jesus care when I’ve said “good-by” to the dearest on earth to me, and my sad heart aches till it nearly breaks, it is aught to Him, Does He see?

O yes, He cares; I know He cares; His heart is touched with my grief; When the days are weary, the long nights dreary, I know my Savior cares. He cares.”

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