Nearer the Cross

 

Nearer the Cross

This morning at church one of our elders came forward and announced that He was diagnosed with lung cancer. He could have become anxious and fearful but knowing God He has given his trust and faith in the Great Physician. When we hand over our worries to God, then we are coming nearer to the Cross. Jesus is first and foremost in our life and we don’t have any need to live under the circumstance, but God helps us live above the circumstance, leaning on Him in every way. Let us all draw nearer to the Cross and put our faith and trust in the Almighty God.

Lyrics by Fanny J. Crosby, arranged by Phoebe P. Knapp

“Nearer the cross!” my heart can say, I am coming nearer, nearer the cross from day to day, I am coming nearer; Nearer the cross where Jesus died, Nearer the fountain’s crimson tide, nearer my Savior’s wounded side. I am coming nearer; I am coming nearer.

Nearer the Christian’s mercy seat, I am coming nearer, feasting my soul on manna sweet, I am coming nearer; stronger in faith, clearer I see Jesus who gave Himself for me; Nearer to Him I still would be, still I’m coming nearer, still I’m coming nearer.

Nearer in prayer my hope aspires, I am coming nearer, deeper the love my soul desires, I am coming nearer; Nearer the end of toil and care, nearer the joy I long to share, nearer the crown I soon shall wear; I am coming nearer, I am coming nearer.”

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Near the Cross

 

Near the Cross

Being near the cross means to be near Jesus, the one that shed His blood for us. Even though His day of death was dark and dreary, His light shined through the darkness and glowed all around His followers. It still glows around those of us who follow Him today. We watch and wait and stay near the cross so that someday when Jesus appears, we will be taken with Him to the golden strand. Just beyond the river.

Lyrics by Fanny J. Crosby, arranged by William H. Doane

“Jesus, keep me near the cross, there a precious fountain free to all a healing stream, flows from Calvary’s mountain.

Near the cross, a trembling soul, Love and mercy found me; There the Bright and Morning Star sheds its beams around me.

Near the cross! O Lamb of God, bring its scenes before me; Help me walk from day to day, with its shadows over me.

Near the cross I’ll watch and wait, hoping, trusting ever, till I reach the golden strand, just beyond the river.

In the cross, in the cross, be my glory ever; Till my raptured soul shall find rest beyond the river.”

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Come, Holy Spirit

 

Come, Holy Spirit

When Jesus ascended into heaven, He sent His Holy Spirit to dwell in us, to comfort, guide and instruct us. He gives us peace in the difficult times and joy in the happy times. He warns us when we are about to do something contrary to God’s word. And grants us grace when we fall short of God’s glory. If we listen and watch for Him, we will know this to be true.

Lyrics Lilly Herman Wells, arranged by Kenneth H. Wells

“Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly dove, descend upon my heart; Fill all my soul with perfect love, Thy wondrous peace impart.

Come, Holy Spirit, cleansing fire, Thou purifying flame; Burn out the dross of base desire, and cleanse in Jesus’ name.

Come, Holy Spirit, mighty power I claim the promised Word; That grace be mine each passing hour, to witness for my Lord.

Come, Holy Spirit, fill me now, my spirit yearns for Thee; With faith before Thy throne, I bow, and claim Thy gift for me.”

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Kneel at the Cross

 

Kneel at the Cross

When we go to God in prayer, we can be assured that Jesus is there and listening. He wants to hear what we say, and He also wants us to listen for His answer. Many times, our prayers are one-sided and we don’t catch what He wants to tell us. Our focus in our prayers and in our life should be on what God has done for us, what He is doing for us and what He will continue do with us. Lean on His promises and trust in His love.

Lyrics by Charles E. Moody, arranged by Charles E. Moody

“Kneel at the cross, Christ will meet you there, come while He waits for you; List to His voice, leave with Him your care, and start your life anew.

Kneel at the cross, there is room for all who would His glory share; Bliss there awaits, harm can never befall those who are anchored there.

Kneel at the cross, give your idols up, look unto realms above; Turn not away to life’s sparkling cup, trust only in His love.

Kneel at the cross, leave every care, kneel at the cross, Jesus will meet you there.”

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No One Understands Like Jesus

 

No One Understands Like Jesus

Everything that happens in our life, our Lord and Savior is aware of it. He understands when you are troubled. He understands when you have failed, and He understands when you are faced with battles. Jesus is all knowing, all compassionate. He will encourage, strengthen and forgive you. Jesus is the best comfort we can go to when things don’t seem right.

Lyrics by John W. Peterson, arranged by John W. Peterson

“No one understands like Jesus, He’s a friend beyond compare; Meet Him at the throne of mercy, He is waiting for you there.

No one understands like Jesus, every woe He sees and feels; Tenderly He whispers comfort, and the broken heart He heals.

No one understands like Jesus, when the foes of life assail; You should never be discouraged, Jesus cares and will not fail.

No one understands like Jesus, when you falter on the way,  Though you fail Him, sadly fail Him, He will pardon you today.

No one understands like Jesus, when the days are dark and grim; No one is so near, so dear as Jesus, cast your every care on Him.

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He Wore a Crown of Thorns

 

He Wore a Crown of Thorns

Jesus Christ came to this earth and became a human, not because he had to, but because it was His will to do so. He chose to come to earth and teach us from right and wrong and He chose to go to the cross for us. We could have worn that cross, but He chose to wear it for us. We are not worthy of such a great sacrifice, and because He died for us, He will never have to do it again. His death was to take away our sins, from then, to now, forever. Praise God for loving us so much!

Lyrics by William M. Runtan, arranged by George S. Schuler

“Was God’s own Son that came to earth, who chose to know a lowly birth; But though a King of matchless worth, He wore a crown of thorns.

Wonderful, Counselor was He, Matchless His grace; How could it be that at the last, He wore for me that bitter crown of thorns?

Kind were the deeds that crowned each day, gracious             the words His lips would say, while pursued the fateful way to wear the crown of thorns.

Never again HIs brow shall know piercings of agony and woe; But was for us that, here below, He wore the crown of thorns.

He wore a crown of thorns that I might wear a crown of glory! He laid his heavenly splendors by to bring me love’s sweet story He walked life’s way. Olive’s garden bowed to pray; He wore a crown of thorns that I might wear a crown of glory!

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The Way of the Cross Leads Home

 

The Way of the Cross Leads Home

When Jesus died on the cross, He provided a way home for us. There is no way to get to heaven except through Jesus Christ. Once we accept Jesus and are obedient to Him and His word, then Jesus goes to prepare a place for us. We agree to give up the way of the world and commit ourselves to Him. He is waiting at the gates with open arms, won’t you come to Him.

Lyrics by Jessie B. Pounds, arranged by Charles H. Gabriel

“I must needs go home by the way of the cross, there’s no other way but this; I shall never get sight of the Gates of Light, if the way of the cross I miss.

I must needs go on in the blood-sprinkled way, the path that the Savior trod, if I ever climb to the heights sublime, where the soul is at home with God.

Then I bid farewell to the way of the world, to walk in it nevermore; For my Lord says “come,” and I seek my home, where He waits at the open door.

The way of the cross leads home, the way of the cross leads home; it is sweet to know as I onward go, the way of the cross leads home.”

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