The Bible Stands

 

The Bible Stands

Even though the Bible has been burned, thrown in the trash, or just merely set aside. It has been held through the ages as the best reading material alive. The Bible travels from one generation to the next, it has been sent overseas and placed in every hotel room. If you are without a Bible, it is one book that is not hard to find. Why? Because it holds all the truth and instructions on how to live an upstanding righteous life. The words written cannot be destroyed, it will last throughout eternity. God’s words are good all the time.

Lyrics by Haldor Lillenas, arranged by Haldor Lillenas

“The Bible stands like a rock undaunted amid the raging storms of time; Its pages burn with the truth eternal, and they glow with a light sublime.

The Bible stands like a mountain towering far above the works of men; Its truth by none ever was refuted and destroy it they never can.

The Bible stands and it will forever, when the world has passed away; By inspiration it has been given, all its precepts I will obey.

The Bible stands every test we give it, for its Author is divine; By grace alone I expect to live it, and to prove it and make it mine.

The Bible stands though the hills may tumble, it will firmly stand when the earth shall crumble; I will plant my feet on its firm foundation, for the Bible stands.”

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Tis Midnight; and On Olive's Brow

 

Tis Midnight; and on Olive’s Brow

It was the night before Christ’s crucifixion and He could not sleep. He knew what was coming and the human side of Him was afraid. He also knew that He would be with His Father. We all know we are going to die but are fearful of how we will die. The disciples didn’t understand what was happening with Him and could not keep watch. He was alone in His anguish; except He knew God was with Him. That knowledge alone caused Him to say, “not my will but Thine.”

Lyrics by William B. Tappan, arranged by William B. Bradbury

“”Tis midnight; and on Olive’s brow the star is dimmed that lately shone; “Tis midnight in the garden now, the suffering Savior prays alone.

“Tis midnight; and from all removed, the Savior wrestles lone with fears; Even that disciples whom He loved heeds not His master’s grief and tears.

“Tis midnight; and for others’ guilt the Man of Sorrows weeps in blood; Yet He that has in anguish knelt is not forsaken by His God.

“Tis midnight; and from ether-plains is born the song that angels know; Unheard by mortals are the strains that sweetly soothe the Savior’s woe. Amen.”

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Break Thou the Bread of Life

 

Break Thou the Bread of Life.

This song is usually sung during the Communion or Lord’s Supper. It is when we break bread together in remembrance of Jesus’ death. When we break the bread, it speaks of God’s Word. It is through His word that we remember Christ and His sacrifice for us. Christ is the bread of Life. He is the truth and the way.

Lyrics by Mary Ann Lathbury, arranged by William F. Sherwin

“Break Thou the bread of life, Dear Lord, to me, as Thou did break the loaves beside the sea; Beyond the sacred page, I seek Thee Lord; My spirit pants for Thee, O living Word.

Bless Thou the truth, dear Lord to me, to me, as Thou did bless the bread by Galilee; Then shall all bondage cease, all fetters fall; and I shall find my peace, my all in all.

Thou are the bread of life, O Lord, to me, Thy holy Word the truth that saves me; Give me to eat and live with Thee above; Teach me to love Thy truth, for Thou are love.

O send Thy Spirit, Lord, now unto me, that He may touch my eyes, and make me see; Show me the truth concealed within Thy word, and in Thy book revealed I see the Lord.”

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O Word of God Incarnate

 

O Word of God Incarnate

Do you want to know the truth where there is no doubt of proof? Where wisdom abounds and guidance is always there? The word of God is the only book based on true facts and “all scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,” 2 Timothy 3:13 (NKJ). It is a gift for the church to help us grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ and each other.

Lyrics by William W. How, arranged by Felix Mendelssohn. Bartholdy

“O Word of God incarnate, O wisdom from on high, o Truth unchanged, unchanging, O light of our dark sky; We praise Thee for the radiance that from the hallowed page, a lantern to our footsteps, shines on from age to age.

The church from her dear Master received the gift divine and still that light she lifted O’er all the earth to shine, it is the golden casket, where gems of truth are stored; It is the heaven-drawn picture of Christ, the living Word.

It floats like a banner before God’s host unfurled; It shines like a beacon above the darkening world, it is the chart and compass that over life’s surging sea, mid mists and rocks and quicksand, still guide, O Christ, to Thee.

O make Thy church, dear Savior, a lamp of purest gold, to bear before the nations Thy true light, as of old. O teach thy wandering pilgrims by this their path to trace, till, clouds and darkness ended, they see Thee face to face. Amen.”

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Buried With Christ

 

Buried With Christ

If you were baptized in water, then you were buried with Christ and rose up from the watery grave with Christ. You now can walk in newness of life. Jesus set the example for us on how we are to live a righteous life once we have given ourselves to Him. He has freed us from sin, and we now live under grace and not condemnation.

Lyrics by T. Ryder, arranged by William J. Kirkpatrick

“Buried with Christ and raised with Him too, what is there left for me to do? Simply to cease from struggling and strife, simply to walk in newness of life.

Risen with Christ my glorious Head, Holiness now the pathway I tread; Beautiful thought while walking there-in, He that is dead is freed from all sin.

Living with Christ, who dies no more, following Christ, who goes before; Not under law, I’m now under grace, sin is dethroned and Christ takes its place.

Buried with Christ and dead unto sin; Dying but living, Jesus within; Ruling and reigning day after day, guiding and keeping all of the way.”

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The Old Rugged Cross

 

The Old Rugged Cross

How would you live if from the day you were born you knew how you would die? How would you live if you knew from the beginning what your purpose was and who it was for? Jesus knew He would live His life to save sinners from their sins, that’s you and that’s me. He knew He would die a horrendous death on an old rugged cross. Yet, He knew it would save us and grant us forgiveness, mercy and grace.

Lyrics by George Bennard; arranged by George Bennard

“On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, the emblem of suffering and shame; And I love that old cross where the dearest and best for a world of lost sinners was slain.

Oh, that old rugged cross so despised by the world, has a wondrous attraction for me; For the dear lamb of God left His glory above, to bear it to dark calvary.

In the old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine, a wondrous beauty I see; For it was on that old cross Jesus suffered and died, to pardon and sanctify me.

To the old, rugged cross I will ever be true, it’s shame and reproach gladly bear;  Then He’ll call me some day to my home far away, where His glory forever I’ll share.

So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross, till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross and exchange it some day for a crown.”

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The Nail-Scarred Hand

 

The Nail-Scarred Hand

Have you wondered why all your plans are not turning out the way you expected? Are you tired of having to do everything the hard way, why isn’t everything simple? Are you weary of having to struggle on your own and not getting anywhere? “I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm, plans to give you a hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11. Only God knows what is best for you and if you surrender your plans to Him, He will show you how much better His plans are than yours. Your struggles will no longer be your struggles alone.

Lyrics by Baylus B. McKinney, arranged by Baylus B. McKinney

“Have you failed in your plan of your storm-tossed life? Place your hand in the nail-scarred hand; Are you weary and worn from its toil and strife? Place your hand in the nail-scarred hand.

Are you walking alone through the shadow dim? Place your hand in the nail-scarred hand; Christ will comfort your heart, put your trust in Him. Place your hand in the nail-scarred hand.

Would you follow the will of the risen Lord? Place your hand in the nail-scarred hand; Would you live in the light of His blessed Word? Place your hand in the nail-scarred hand.

Is your soul burdened down with its load of sin? Place your hand in the nail-scarred hand; Throw your heart open wide, let the Savior in, place your hand in the nail-scarred hand.

Place your hand in the nail-scarred hand, place your hand in the nail-scarred hand; He will keep to the end, He’s your dearest friend, place your hand in the nail-scarred hand.”

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