More Holiness Give Me

 

More Holiness Give Me

The operative word in this song is MORE. There is never enough of what we can derive from our walk with Jesus. God gives us the strength to overcome our weaknesses and the sorrow for the sin that Jesus died for. He gives us the opportunity to know Him in His word, and relish in His care for us. He gives us hope for a better life and home in heaven. It all boils down to our Faith in our Savior.

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

“More holiness give me, more striving within; More patience in suffering, more sorrow for sin; More faith in my Savior, more sense of His care; More joy in His service, more purpose in prayers.

More gratitude give me, more trust in the Lord; More pride in His glory, more hope in His word; More tears for His sorrows, more pain at His grief; More meekness in trial, more praise for relief.

More purity give me, more strength to overcome; More freedom from earth stains, more longings for home; More fit for the kingdom, more used would I be; More blessed and holy, more, Savior, like Thee.

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Revive Us Again

 

Revive Us Again

We read repeatedly how the Israelites had worshiped God and then turned to idols. Then came a revival where they turned back to God after much hardship. One would think that throughout the ages mankind would have gotten the message. Bad things happen when we turn our backs on God. This world is in much need of a revival. Like the Israelites, man has relied more on self than God. If we want to keep our land safe, we need to turn back to God and give up our idols. Our idol is anything we put before God. God should always be first in our life.

Lyrics by William P. Mackay, arranged by John J. Howard

“We praise thee, O God! For the Son of Thy love, for Jesus who died, and is now gone above.

We praise Thee, O God! For Thy spirit of light, who has shown us our Savior, and scattered our night.

All glory and praise to the Lamb that was slain, who has borne all our sins, and has cleansed every stain.

Revive us again; fill each heart with Thy love; May each soul be rekindled with fire from above.

Hallelujah! Thine the glory, Hallelujah! Amen! Hallelujah! Thine the glory; Revive us again.

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Nearer, Still Nearer

 

Nearer, Still Nearer

The closer we get to Jesus, the more blessed we will be. He will shelter us and give us rest. We don’t have to do anything except accept Jesus’ grace and believe that Jesus was crucified to save us from our sins and grant us forgiveness. He loves us so much that we yearn to be nearer, still nearer to Him.

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

“Nearer, still nearer, close to Thy heart, draw me, my Savior, so precious Thou art; Fold me, o fold me, close to Thy breast, shelter me safe in that “haven of rest”, shelter me safe in that “haven of rest.

Nearer, still nearer, nothing I bring, naught as an offering to Jesus my King; Only my sinful, now contrite heart, grant me the cleansing Thy blood doth impart, grant me the cleansing Thy blood doth impart.

Nearer, still nearer, Lord, to be Thine, sin, with its follies, I gladly resign; All of its pleasures, pomp and its pride, give me but Jesus, my Lord crucified, give me but Jesus, my Lord crucified.

Nearer, still nearer, while life shall last, till safe in glory my anchor is cast; Through endless ages, ever to be, Nearer, my Savior, still nearer to Thee. Nearer, my Savior, still nearer to Thee.

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I Need Jesus

 

I need Jesus

More than anything in life, I need Jesus. Jesus is my comfort in times of distress. He is my friend when I am lonely, He is my provider when I am in need. He is my warrior who fights my fights for me. There is no time in my life that I don’t need Jesus. He surpasses every friend here on earth and no one can fill my needs as Jesus can.

Lyrics by George O. Webster, arranged by Charles H. Gabriel

“I need Jesus, my need I now confess; No friend like Him in times of deep distress; I need Jesus, the need I gladly own; Though some may bear their load alone, yet I need Jesus.

I need Jesus, I need a friend like Him, a friend to guide when paths of life are dim; I need Jesus, when foes my soul assail; Alone I know I can but fail, so I need Jesus.

I need Jesus, I need Him to the end; No one like Him, He is the sinner’s friend; I need Jesus, no other friend will do; So constant, kind, so strong and true, yes, I need Jesus.

I need Jesus, I need Jesus, I need Jesus every day; Need Him in the sunshine hour, Need Him when the storm clouds lower; Ever day along my way, yes, I need Jesus.

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Draw Me Nearer

 

Draw Me Nearer

If you want to hear God’s voice, if you want to draw nearer to Him, then you need to be in His word. God tells us who He is and how we can hear His voice in the scriptures. He tells us how to draw nearer to Him and beckons us to listen and wear His words on our sleeves. We will never know everything about God or understand all His ways but His words in the Bible helps us to navigate life towards meeting Him in the heavens where we will know and understand all things.

Lyrics by Fanny J. Crosby, Arranged by William H. Duane

“I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice, and it told Thy love to me; But I long to rise in the arms of faith  and be closer drawn to Thee.

Consecrate me now to Thy service , Lord, by the power of grace divine; Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope, and my will is lost in Thine.

Oh, the pure delight of a single hour that before Thy throne I spend, when I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God, I commune as friend with friend!

There are depths of love that I cannot know till I cross the narrow sea; There are heights of joy that I may not reach till I rest in peace with Thee.

Draw me nearer, nearer blessed Lord, to the cross where Thou has died; Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to Thy precious healing side.

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Something For Thee

 

Something For Thee

When we are baptized and we become a Christian (Christ-like), we make a promise to God. We promise God that we will Love Him with all our heart, mind and soul. We promise to give up our sinful ways and follow Jesus. We are giving back something to God for all the blessings He has and will give to us. He gave His life for you, what will you give back to Him?

Lyrics by Sylvanus D. Phelps, arranged by Robert Lowery

“Savior, Thy dying love Thou gave to me, nor should I aught withhold, Dear Lord, from Thee; In love my soul would bow, my heart fulfill it’s vow, some offering bring Thee now, something for Thee.

At the blest mercy seat, pleading for me, my feeble faith looks up, Jesus, to Thee; Help me the crown to bear, thy wondrous love declare, some song to raise, or prayer, something for Thee.

Give me a faithful heart, likeness to Thee, that each departing day henceforth may see some work of love begun, some deed of kindness done, some wanderer sought and won, something for Thee.

All that I am and have, Thy gifts so free, in joy, in grief, through life, Dear Lord, for Thee! And when Thy face I see, my ransomed soul shall be, through all eternity, Something for Thee.

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Higher Ground

 

Higher Ground

This world is not our own, we are just passing through. God tells us that we may be in the world, but we need not be of the world. As Christians, our calling is to be set apart from the world. We do not follow the sins of others, but we plant our feet on solid ground where Christ reigns and we look forward to the day we leave this world to stand on higher ground. We live as though we will be with the saints in heaven singing at the throne of God.

Lyrics by Johnson Oatman, Jr., arranged by Charles H. Gabriel

“I’m pressing on the upward way, new heights I’m gaining every day; Still praying as I’m onward bound, “Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”

My heart has no desire to stay where doubts arise and fears dismay; Though some may dwell where these abound, my prayer, my aim, is higher ground.

I want to live above the world, though satan’s darts at me are hurled; For faith has caught the joyful sound, The song of saints on higher ground.

I want to scale the utmost height and catch a gleam of glory bright; But still I’ll pray till Heaven I’ve found, “Lord, lead me on to higher ground.”

Lord, lift me up and let me stand, by faith, on Heaven’s table land. A higher plane than I have found; Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”

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