Faith of Our Fathers

 

Faith of Our Fathers

Many of our forefathers had a faith in God that we can emulate. Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son for God. Daniel was thrown into the lion’s den because of his faith. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were thrown into a fiery furnace because of their faith. The Bible is filled with many people, men and women alike that put God first in their life and kept their faith until their death. Praise God for His word and the many examples it has laid out for us.

Lyrics by Frederick W. Faber, arranged by Henri F. Hemy

“Faith of our fathers! Living still in spite of dungeon, fire and sword; O how our hearts beat high with joy whenever we hear that glorious word! Faith of our Fathers! Holy faith! We will be true to thee till death!

Our fathers, chained in prisons dark, were still in heart and conscience free; How sweet would be their children’s fate, if they, like them, could die for thee! Faith of our fathers! Holy faith! We will be true to thee till death!

Faith of our fathers, we will strive to win all nations unto thee! And through the truth that comes from God mankind shall then indeed be free; Faith of our fathers! Holy faith! We will be true to thee till death!

Faith of our fathers! We will love both friend and foe in all our strife, and preach thee, too, as love knows how, by kindly words and virtuous life; Faith of our Fathers! Holy faith! We will be true to thee till death!

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Sun of My Soul

 

Sun of My Soul

When we go to bed at night, we could be dead tired but then once in bed our mind starts to wander and our thoughts summarize what we did that day and what problems we encountered. If we allow it, our sleep might seem far away. But, if we turn our focus to God and all that He did for us that day and where He’ll be when we do sleep, we lose ourselves in heavenly thoughts and sleep is peaceful.

Lyrics by John Keble, arranged by Katholisches Gesangbuch

“Son of my soul! Thou Savior dear, it is not night if Thou be near; O may no earth-born cloud arises, to hide Thee from my servant’s eyes.

When the soft dews of kindly sleep my weary eyelids gently steep, be my last thought, how sweet to rest forever on my Savior’s breast.

Abide with me from morn till eve, for without Thee I cannot live; Abide with me when night is nigh, for without Thee I dare not die.

Be near to bless us when we wake, ere through the world our way we take; till, in the ocean of Thy love, we lose ourselves in heaven above. Amen.”

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Now The Day Is Over

 

Now The Day Is Over

The God who made heaven and earth is our shadow by day and our protector by night. He gives the weary, rest and helps us sleep in peace. He grants our children blessed thoughts of Him and sends His angels to keep vigilance over us at night. In the morning His mercies are new forevermore.

Lyrics by Sabine Baring-Gould, arranged by Joseph Barnby

“Now the day is over, night is drawing night. Shadows of the evening steal across the sky.

Jesus, give the weary calm and sweet repose; With Thy tenderest blessing may our eyelids close.

Grant to little children visions bright of Thee; Guard the sailors tossing on the deep blue sea.

Through the long night watches, may Thine angels spread their wings above me, watching around my bed.

When the morning wakens, then may I arise pure and fresh and sinless in Thy holy eyes.  Amen”

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As Creatures of Our God and King

 

As Creatures of Our God and King

Psalm 69:34 “Let heaven and earth praise Him, The seas and everything in them.” Psalm 47:7 “For God is the King of all the earth, sing praises with understanding.” Let us consider all that God, our King has created. The Sun, the moon, the wind, the clouds, the fire and mankind with tender hearts who love and praise their creator. All you who are troubled and weary, remember your creator and thank Him with humbleness of heart.

Lyrics by William H. Draper, arranged by Ralph V. Williams

“All creatures of our God and King, lift up your voice and with us sing, Alleluia! Alleluia! Thou burning sun with golden beam, Thou silver moon with softer gleam!

O praise Him! O praise Him! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Thou rushing wind that art so strong, Ye clouds that sail in heaven along, O praise Him, Alleluia! Thou rising moon, in praise rejoice, Ye lights of evening, find a voice!

Thou flowing water, pure and clear, make music for thy Lord to hear, O praise Him! Alleluia! Thou fire so masterful and bright, that gives man both warmth and light.

And all ye men of tender heart, forgiving others, take your part, O praise Him! Alleluia! Ye who long pain and sorrow bear, praise God and on Him cast your care!

Let all things their Creator bless, and worship Him in humbleness, O praise Him! Alleluia! Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son, and praise the Spirit, three in One!

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Day is Dying in the West

 

Day is Dying in the West

The day is spent and night is coming. The stars come out and Heaven is watching. Don’t forget your prayers. Let go of all your cares. God can handle all of it. God’s love envelops us while we sleep. God never sleeps but is there with us and granting us grace and mercy every night. They are new every morning.

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

“Day is dying in the west; Heaven is touching earth with rest; Wait and worship while the night sets her evening lamps alight through all the sky.

Lord of life, beneath the dome of the universe, Thy home, gather us, who seek Thy face, to the fold of Thy embrace, for Thou are nigh.

While the deepening shadows fall, heart of love, enfolding all, through the glory and the grace of the stars that veil Thy face, our hearts ascend.

When forever from our sight pass the stars, the day, the night, Lord of angels, on our eyes let eternal morning rise, and shadows end!

Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts! Heaven and earth are full of Thee! Heaven and earth are praising Thee, o Lord most high! Amen.”

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I Know That My Redeemer Liveth

 

I Know That My Redeemer Liveth

As a Christian I believe that the Bible is true and faithful in God’s word. I know that Jesus will one day come again to this earth and He will gather up all His followers. I know that even if I die before that beautiful day, I will be with Jesus and He has prepared a room just for me. His promises have never failed.

Lyrics by Jessie B. Pounds, arranged by James H. Fillmore

“I know that my Redeemer lives, and on the earth again shall stand; I know eternal life He gives, that grace and power are in His hand.

 I know His promise never fails, the word He speaks, it cannot die; though cruel death my flesh assails, yet I shall see Him by and by.

I know my mansion He prepares, that where He is there, I may be; O wondrous thought, for me He cares, and He at last will come for me.

I know, I know that Jesus lives, and on the earth again shall stand; I know, I know that life He gives, that grace and power are in His hand.”

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Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain

 

Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain

God had led the twelve tribes of Israel out of slavery under the Pharoah’s hand, to freedom to freely worship and follow God. Jesus escaped the prison of the grave and was resurrected so that we might be forgiven of our sins and have the freedom to freely worship and follow Him. Today, He invites us to join Him in the plan of Salvation so that we can freely live in the New Jerusalem and worship Him in songs of praise.

Lyrics by John M. Neale, arranged by Arthur S. Sullivan

“Come, ye faithful, raise the strain of triumphant gladness; God has brought Israel into joy from sadness, loosed from Pharoah’s bitter yoke Jacob’s son and daughters, led them with unmoistened foot through the Red Sea waters.

It’s the spring of souls today; Christ has burst His prison. And from three day’s sleep in death as a sun has risen, all the winter of our sins, long and dark, is flying from His light, to whom we give laud and praise undying.

Now the queen of seasons, bright with the day of splendor, with the royal feast of feasts, comes its joy to render; Comes to glad Jerusalem, who with true affection welcomes in unwearied strains Jesus’ resurrection.

Alleluia now to Thee, Christ, our King immortal, who has passed the gates of death and the tomb’s sealed portal; Who, though never door unclose, in the assembly standing, breathes on Thy friend the peace past all understanding. Amen”

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