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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I Never Walk Alone

 

I Never Walk Alone

“And Lo, I am with you always. Even unto the end of the world.” Matthew 28:20 Jesus said this to His disciples when He commissioned them to go into all the world and preach the gospel. Jesus’ words apply to us today. He is with us wherever we go, and in whatever we are doing. In all circumstances God is beside us, within us and will never leave us, not ever. In the good times and in the bad times. Even when you think He is not there, He is there.

Lyrics by Alfred A. Ackley, arranged by Alfred A. Ackley

“I never walk alone, I have the Savior, who walks beside me everywhere I go; My heart rejoices in His loving favor, and all who will His saving grace may know.

I never walk alone, in stormy weather, when winds of trouble sweep about my head; I know I’m safe, because we are together, and around me His protecting love is spread.

I never walk alone, Christ walks beside me, He is the dearest Friend I’ve ever known, with such a Friend to comfort and to guide me, I never, no, I never walk alone.”

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His Mighty Hand

 

His Mighty Hand

Can you sing this song and mean every word? If you can then you are in the right place with God. Trusting Him, loving Him and knowing He is with you all the way and protecting you. That is the formula for true Christianity. There is no fear when you trust in God’s Mighty Hand.

Lyrics by George W. Whitcomb, arranged by Albert S. Reitz

“I am saved from sin, I have peace within, and I walk with Jesus day by day! O His hand so strong holds me all day long, and with Him I will not go astray.

Many passed me by, heeding not my cry, but the Savior heard and rescued me; I was lost and blind, Jesus was so kind, lo, He touched my eyes and now I see.

There’s a promise sure and it shall endure, “Lo, I will be with thee all the way;” And though foes assail, I shall still prevail, for I know He helps me watch and pray.

There is sweeter peace, there is perfect peace, and my Father’s word is wondrous dear; There is mighty power for each trying hour, there is love that “casts out all fear!”

He will hold me with His mighty hand! He will hold me with His mighty hand! In temptation He will help me stand! For He will hold me with His mighty hand.

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I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord

 

I love Thy Kingdom, Lord

If you are a Christian, and you go to church where you sing praises to God. Where you speak to Him in prayer and you study His words under a Minister, then you have had a taste of God’s Kingdom. A taste is something that if you really like it, then you want more of it. I want to see God’s Heavenly kingdom; it will be a joyous thing to behold. I want more than a taste of God’s kingdom; I want to experience it in person. Not here on earth, but at the throne of God.

Lyrics by Timothy Dwight, arranged by Aaron Williams

“I love Thy kingdom, Lord, the house of Thine abode, the church our blest Redeemer saved with His own precious blood.

I love Thy church, O God! Her walls before Thee stand, dear as the apple of Thine eye, and graven on Thy hand.

For her my tears shall fall; For her my prayers ascend; to her my cares and toils be given, till toils and cares shall end.

Beyond my highest joy I prize her heavenly ways, her sweet communion, solemn vows, her hymns of love and praise.

Sure, as Thy truth shall last, to Zion shall be given the brightest glories earth can yield, and brighter bliss of heaven. Amen.

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Under His Wings

 

Under His Wings

When we have Jesus, we can safely rest under His wings. He will shelter us from the storms. We need not be afraid when we put our trust in Jesus. He will calm our fears and comfort us in our sorrows. He will shelter us and keep us safe forevermore.

Lyrics by William O. Cushing, arranged by Ira D. Sankey

“Under His wings I am safely abiding; Though the night deepens and tempests are wild, still I can trust Him; I know He will keep me; He has redeemed me, and I am His child.

Under His wings, what a refuge in sorrow! How the heart yearningly turns to His rest! Often when earth has no balm for my healing, There I find comfort, and there I am blest.

Under His wings, O what precious enjoyment! There will I hide till life’s trials are over; Sheltered, protected, no evil can harm me; Resting in Jesus I’m safe evermore.

Under His wings, under His wings, who from His love can sever? Under His wings my soul shall abide, safely abide forever.”

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The Solid Rock

 

The Solid Rock

Christ is the only solid rock you can stand on without sinking in the mire of your sin. His grace is everlasting and never changes. He is the One who can change your darkness into light and support you in your overwhelming moments. He keeps His promise to never leave you or forsake you, He is your hope and your invitation to answer Him when the trumpet sounds to find His children faultless before the throne.

Lyrics by Edward Mote, arranged by William B. Bradbury

“My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame but wholly lean on Jesus’ name.

When darkness veils His lovely face, I rest on His unchanging grace; In every high and stormy gale, my anchor holds within the veil.

His oath, His covenant, His blood support me in the whelming flood; When all around my soul gives way, He then is all my hope and stay.

When He shall come with trumpet sound, oh, may I then in Him be found; Dressed in His righteousness alone, faultless to stand before the throne.

On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand, all other ground is sinking sand.

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