O, Jesus I Have Promised

 

O, Jesus I Have Promised

Even Though God has given me a ministry to serve Him and others, I am quite aware that I couldn’t do any of it, if God is not there with me. Whatever I do, it is with the utmost ability that God has given me to get the work done. God is always near me, and I know that when the world gets in the way, that He draws me back and assures me He is there to defend me and protect me. He has promised to be there for me throughout all eternity, and I promise to serve Him throughout my lifetime.

Lyrics by John E. Bode, arranged by Arthur H. Mann

“O Jesus, I have promised to serve Thee to the end; Be Thou forever near me, my Master and my friend: I shall not fear the battle if Thou art by my side, nor wander from the pathway if Thou will be my guide.

O let me feel Thee near me, the world is ever near; I see the sights that dazzle, the tempting sounds I hear: My foes are ever near me, around me and within; But, Jesus, draw Thou nearer, and shield my soul from sin.

O Jesus, Thou has promised to all who follow Thee, that where Thou art in glory, there shall Thy servant be; And, Jesus, I have promised to serve Thee to the end; O give me grace to follow my Master and my Friend.

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Lord, Speak to Me

 

Lord, Speak to Me

It’s important to speak as Jesus speaks, to seek out those who are lost and to teach them the words that Jesus gives us to share. It’s important to take in the fullness of His love and wait upon the day that we can be with Him in heaven.

Lyrics by Frances R. Havergal, arranged by Robert Schumans

“Lord, speak to me. That I may speak in living echoes of Thy tone; As Thou has sought, so let me seek Thy erring children lost and lone.

O teach me, Lord, that I may teach the precious things Thou dost impart; And wing my words, that they may reach the hidden depths of many a heart.

O fill me with Thy fullness Lord, until my very heart overflow in kindling thought and glowing word, Thy love to tell, Thy praise to show.

O use me, Lord, use even me, just as Thou will, and when and where; Until Thy blessed face I see, Thy rest, Thy joy, Thy glorious share.”

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I Would Be Like Jesus

 

I Would Be Like Jesus

My goal in life is to hear the words “Well done, thy good and faithful servant.” That means all my earthly pleasures that I had dealt with in my past, I have given up to be more like Jesus. My servitude is for Jesus and because of Jesus. I will tell everyone that needs to know that what I do, I do because God has put it in me to do it. I want to be more like Jesus everyday so that I will hear the words that I long to hear.

Lyrics by James Rowe, arranged by Bentley D. Ackley

“Earthy pleasures vainly call me; I would be like Jesus; Nothing worldly shall enthrall me; I would be like Jesus.

He has broken every fetter, I would be like Jesus; That my soul may serve Him better, I would be more like Jesus.

All the way from earth to Glory, I would be like Jesus; Telling over and over the story, I would be like Jesus.

That in heaven He may meet me, I would be like Jesus; That His words “Well done”, may greet me, I would be like Jesus.

Be like Jesus, this my song, in the home and in the throng; Be like Jesus, all day long! I would be like Jesus. Amen!

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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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