Blessed Assurance

 

                                                Blessed Assurance

It is a blessed assurance knowing that Jesus is mine. I can claim Him without any hesitance. He shows us what heaven is like, simply because His example and character depict heaven. As a Christian we can claim that we were born in His Spirit and washed in His blood. I think of being raptured often and what it will be like to worship at God’s feet. I will surely be happy and blessed, so I go on watching and waiting for the angels to come and take me home to worship the one I Love.

Lyrics by Fanny J. Crosby, arranged by Phoebe P. Knapp

“Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.

Perfect submission, perfect delight, visions of rapture now burst on my sight; Angel’s descending, bring from above echoes of mercy, whispers of love.

Perfect submission, all is at rest, I in my Savior am happy and blest; Watching and waiting, looking above, filled with His goodness, lost in His love.

This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long; This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long.”

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When I See My Savior

 

                                            When I See My Savior

When Jesus died upon the cross, he didn’t just die for one person, not just for you, not just for me. He died for every person in the world. From the kindest to the cruelest, He gave His life so that we may live. He shed His blood so that we can be forgiven of our sins. What a burden for one person to bear. And what a burden for His mother to see. When we wander away from Jesus, we need to remember how He suffered for us and come back to the comfort of His arms.

Lyrics by Maud Frazer, arranged by Robert Harkness

“When I see my Savior, hanging on Calvary, bearing there for sinners’ bittersweet agony, gratitude overwhelms me, makes mine eyes grow dim, all my ransomed being captive is to Him.

I can see the blood drops, red beneath His thorny crown, from the cruel nail wounds now they are falling down; Lord, when I would wander from Thy love away, let me see those blood drops shed for me that day.

“Why has thou forsaken!” list to that sad, sad moan! Oh, His heart was broken, suffering there alone; Broken then that mortals never need cry in vain, for God’s love and comfort, in the hour of pain.”

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We Have an Anchor

 

We Have an Anchor

Hold on tight, don’t look down. Keep Your focus.

When you are in the middle of a storm, whether it be physical, mental or spiritual, our  Savior offers an anchor. Hold on to Him when you’re afraid. Keep your focus on Jesus. He will walk you through your storms, through your fears. When the night becomes dark and your thoughts go to the “what ifs”, go to Jesus, tell Him all your troubles. He will give you peace.

Lyrics by Priscilla J. Owens, arranged by William J. Kirkpatrick

“Will your anchor hold in the storms of life, when the clouds unfold their wings of strife? When the strong tides lift, and the cables strain, will your anchor drift, or firm remain?

It is safely moored, will the storm withstand, for its well secured by the Savior’s hand; And the cables, passed from His heart to mine, can defy that blast, through strength divine.

It will firmly hold in the straits of fear, when the breakers have told the reef is near; Though the tempest rave and the wild winds blow, not an angry wave shall our bark overflow.

When our eyes behold through the gathering night the city of gold, our harbor bright, we shall anchor fast by the heavenly shore, with the storms all past forevermore.

We have an anchor that keeps the soul steadfast and sure while the billows roll, fastened to the rock which cannot move. Grounded firm and deep in the Savior’s love.”

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Anywhere With Jesus

 

Anywhere With Jesus

In a time of chaos and uncertainty, we need a guiding hand. Jesus is always that guiding hand. Our trust in Him will keep us safe and secure and we will never be alone. Even though we may have hard times, He provides a way out and points the way. His way is the only way that will lead us to our heavenly home.

Lyrics by William C. Poole, arranged by Charles H. Gabriel

“Anywhere with Jesus I can safely go, anywhere He leads me in this world below; Anywhere without Him dearest joys would fade; Anywhere with Jesus I am not afraid.

Anywhere with Jesus I am not alone; Other friends may fail me, He is still my own; Though His hand may lead me over dreary ways, anywhere with Jesus is a house of praise.

Anywhere with Jesus over land and sea, telling souls in darkness of salvation free; Ready as He summons me to go or stay, anywhere with Jesus when He points the way.

Anywhere with Jesus I can go to sleep, when the darkening shadows round about me creep; Knowing I shall waken never more to roam, anywhere with Jesus will be home, sweet home.

Anywhere! Anywhere! Fear I cannot know; Anywhere with Jesus I can safely go.”

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Just When I Need Him Most

 

Just When I Need Him Most

Can you think of a time when you were hurting, depressed or just down on your luck and something happened to change it all around for you? I can think of several times when God showed up in just the right moment. “For we know that in all things God works for the good to those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28. I am blessed because of those last-minute moments.

Lyrics by William C. Poole, arranged by Charles H. Gabriel

“Just when I need Him, Jesus is near, just when I falter, just when I fear; Ready to help me, ready to cheer.

Just when I need Him, Jesus is true, never forsaking all the way through; Giving for burdens pleasures anew.

Just when I need Him, Jesus is strong, bearing my burdens all the day long; For all my sorrow giving a song.

Just when I need Him, He is my all, answering when upon Him I call; Tenderly watching lest I should fall.

Just when I need Him most, just when I need Him most, Just when I need Him most; Jesus is near to comfort, and cheer, just when I need Him most.”

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Lord, I Hear of Showers of Blessing

 

Lord, I Hear of Showers of Blessing

No one wants to be left out. We all want to be part of something, whether it be family, a community, or a group of friends. What many people don’t realize is that they are part of being receivers of God’s blessings. God’s grace is in abundance and His mercy endures forever. We receive showers of blessings every day, and most people don’t recognize them. When someone smiles at us, it is a blessing. When God waters our gardens with rain. It is a blessing. When we get a day to ourselves or with our special friend. It is a blessing.

Lyrics by Elizabeth Conner, arranged by William B. Bradbury

“Lord, I hear of showers of blessing, Thou are scattering full and free, showers the thirsty land refreshing; Let some droppings fall on me.

Pass me not, O tender Savior! Let me love and cling to Thee; I am longing for Thy favor; While Thou are calling, O call me.

Pass me not, O mighty Spirit; Thou can make the blind to see; Witnesses of Jesus’ merit, speak the word of power to me.

Love of God, so pure and changeless; blood of Christ, so rich and free; Grace of God, so strong and boundless; Magnify them all in me.

Pass me not! Thy lost one bringing, bind my heart, O Lord, to Thee; While the streams of life are springing; blessing others, O bless me.

Even me, even me, Let thy blessing fall on me.”

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I'll Live for Him

 

I’ll Live for Him

What does it mean to live for God? First we must acknowledge and accept that He gave up His one and only son to come to earth and die for us, to take away our sins. Then we must build a relationship with Jesus in order to go to heaven to be with the Trinity. To have a relationship with Jesus we must know what He says and how He lived so that we can be obedient to His words and live as He did, with love and compassion for all mankind. Get to know Him through the Bible and live accordingly, Repenting, Confessing and being baptized as Jesus did when He walked the earth.

Lyrics by Ralph E. Hudson, arranged by C.H. Dunbar

“My life, my love, I give to you, Thou Lamb of God who died for me; Oh, may I ever faithful be, my Savior and my God!

I now believe Thou does receive, for Thou has died that I might live; And now henceforth I’ll trust in Thee, my Savior and my God!

O Thou who died on Calvary, to save my soul and make me free, I’ll consecrate my life to Thee, my Savior and my God!

I’ll live for Him who died for me, how happy than my life shall be! I’ll live for Him who died for me, my Savior and my God!

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