Kneel at the Cross

 

Kneel at the Cross

When we go to God in prayer, we can be assured that Jesus is there and listening. He wants to hear what we say, and He also wants us to listen for His answer. Many times, our prayers are one-sided and we don’t catch what He wants to tell us. Our focus in our prayers and in our life should be on what God has done for us, what He is doing for us and what He will continue do with us. Lean on His promises and trust in His love.

Lyrics by Charles E. Moody, arranged by Charles E. Moody

“Kneel at the cross, Christ will meet you there, come while He waits for you; List to His voice, leave with Him your care, and start your life anew.

Kneel at the cross, there is room for all who would His glory share; Bliss there awaits, harm can never befall those who are anchored there.

Kneel at the cross, give your idols up, look unto realms above; Turn not away to life’s sparkling cup, trust only in His love.

Kneel at the cross, leave every care, kneel at the cross, Jesus will meet you there.”

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No One Understands Like Jesus

 

No One Understands Like Jesus

Everything that happens in our life, our Lord and Savior is aware of it. He understands when you are troubled. He understands when you have failed, and He understands when you are faced with battles. Jesus is all knowing, all compassionate. He will encourage, strengthen and forgive you. Jesus is the best comfort we can go to when things don’t seem right.

Lyrics by John W. Peterson, arranged by John W. Peterson

“No one understands like Jesus, He’s a friend beyond compare; Meet Him at the throne of mercy, He is waiting for you there.

No one understands like Jesus, every woe He sees and feels; Tenderly He whispers comfort, and the broken heart He heals.

No one understands like Jesus, when the foes of life assail; You should never be discouraged, Jesus cares and will not fail.

No one understands like Jesus, when you falter on the way,  Though you fail Him, sadly fail Him, He will pardon you today.

No one understands like Jesus, when the days are dark and grim; No one is so near, so dear as Jesus, cast your every care on Him.

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He Wore a Crown of Thorns

 

He Wore a Crown of Thorns

Jesus Christ came to this earth and became a human, not because he had to, but because it was His will to do so. He chose to come to earth and teach us from right and wrong and He chose to go to the cross for us. We could have worn that cross, but He chose to wear it for us. We are not worthy of such a great sacrifice, and because He died for us, He will never have to do it again. His death was to take away our sins, from then, to now, forever. Praise God for loving us so much!

Lyrics by William M. Runtan, arranged by George S. Schuler

“Was God’s own Son that came to earth, who chose to know a lowly birth; But though a King of matchless worth, He wore a crown of thorns.

Wonderful, Counselor was He, Matchless His grace; How could it be that at the last, He wore for me that bitter crown of thorns?

Kind were the deeds that crowned each day, gracious             the words His lips would say, while pursued the fateful way to wear the crown of thorns.

Never again HIs brow shall know piercings of agony and woe; But was for us that, here below, He wore the crown of thorns.

He wore a crown of thorns that I might wear a crown of glory! He laid his heavenly splendors by to bring me love’s sweet story He walked life’s way. Olive’s garden bowed to pray; He wore a crown of thorns that I might wear a crown of glory!

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The Way of the Cross Leads Home

 

The Way of the Cross Leads Home

When Jesus died on the cross, He provided a way home for us. There is no way to get to heaven except through Jesus Christ. Once we accept Jesus and are obedient to Him and His word, then Jesus goes to prepare a place for us. We agree to give up the way of the world and commit ourselves to Him. He is waiting at the gates with open arms, won’t you come to Him.

Lyrics by Jessie B. Pounds, arranged by Charles H. Gabriel

“I must needs go home by the way of the cross, there’s no other way but this; I shall never get sight of the Gates of Light, if the way of the cross I miss.

I must needs go on in the blood-sprinkled way, the path that the Savior trod, if I ever climb to the heights sublime, where the soul is at home with God.

Then I bid farewell to the way of the world, to walk in it nevermore; For my Lord says “come,” and I seek my home, where He waits at the open door.

The way of the cross leads home, the way of the cross leads home; it is sweet to know as I onward go, the way of the cross leads home.”

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Where He Leads, I'll Follow

 

Where He Leads, I’ll Follow

If there were anyone on this earth that we would follow, it would be our Lord and Savior. Perfect and loving in every way. He is kind, considerate and loves the unloved. He is with us in all that we say and do and never passes judgement while we are here in this fallen world. He encourages us with His words and sets the perfect example of how we should be when we are with others. His promises are sure and He has kept every one of them throughout the ages.

Lyrics by Wiiliam A. Ogden, arranged by William A. Ogden

Sweet are the promises, kind is the word, dearer far than any message man ever heard; Pure was the mind of Christ, sinless I see; He the great example is, and pattern for me.

Sweet is the tender love Jesus has shown, sweeter far than any love that mortals have known; Kind to the erring one, faithful is He; He the great example is, and pattern for me.

List to His loving words, “Come unto me”; Weary, heavy laden, there is sweet rest for thee; Trust in His promises, faithful and sure; Lean upon the Savior, and thy soul is secure.

Where He leads, I’ll follow, follow all the way, where He leads I’ll follow, follow Jesus every day.”

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At Calvary

 

At Calvary

Think of the Apostle Paul when you sing this song. It reminds me of him crucifying Christians. It reminds me of his pride in what he thought he was doing right. Then along came Jesus on the road to Damascus and asked him why he was crucifying Him. It was through his blindness and a believer that made him see, not only physically but spiritually also. Because of God’s grace and the salvation plan, Paul became just as strong in bringing others to Christ than when he was crucifying them. God’s grace extends to us and helps us see through our prideful ways. His mercy endures forever. Praise the Lord!

Lyrics by William R. Newell, arranged by Daniel B. Towner

“Years I spent in vanity and pride, caring not my Lord was crucified, knowing not it was for me He died on Calvary.

By God’s word at last my sin I learned; Then I trembled at the law I’d spurned, till my guilty soul imploring turned to Calvary.

Now I’ve given to Jesus everything, Now I gladly own Him as my King, now my raptured soul can only sing of Calvary.

Oh, the love that drew salvations plan! Oh, the grace that brought it down to man! Oh, the mighty gulf that God did span at Calvary.

Mercy there was great, and grace was free; Pardon there was multiplied to me; There my burdened soul found liberty, at Calvary.

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I'll Go Where You Want Me to Go

 

I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go

There are times when we walk into the unknown. We just don’t know what to expect. It’s the fear of being blindsided or the fear of being afraid. What will this Doctor I never met before say to me? What will be the outcome? Our anxieties can take over in moments like this, and we feel weak and completely out of our element. We know that God will be with us, we know that God does not give us any more than we can handle. Yet, for some reason our bodies take over this flight or fight feeling. Just today I experienced this and wanted so much to please God, yet I felt like I failed. God is a loving; merciful God and He knows me better than I know myself. I survived and I know God still loves me despite my human nature. Be with me and let this song soak into both of us and praise God, He never leaves us!

Lyrics by Charles H. Gabriel, arranged by Carrie E. Rounsfell

“It may not be on the mountain’s height, or over the stormy sea; It may not be at the battle’s front my Lord will have need of me; But if by a still, small voice He calls to paths I do not know, I’ll answer, dear Lord, with my hands in Thine’ I’ll go where you want me to go.

Perhaps today there are loving words which Jesus would have me speak; There may be now, in the paths of sin, some wanderer whom I should seek. O, Savior, if Thou will be my guide, Tho dark and rugged the way, my voice shall echo the message sweet, I’ll say what you want me to say.

There’s surely somewhere a lowly place in earth’s harvest- fields so wide, Where I may labor through life’s short day for Jesus, the Crucified. So, trusting my all unto Thy care, I know Thou loves me! I’ll do Thy will with a heart sincere; I’ll be what you want me to be.

I’ll go where you want me to go, dear Lord, over mountain, or plain, or sea; I’ll say what you want me to say, dear Lord, I’ll be what you want me to be.”

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