Onward Christian Soldiers

 

Onward Christian Soldiers

Every day we are in a battle against satan and his followers. We must rise together and defeat this enemy. We must show him we are stronger than Him. Jesus is our royal Master and He leads us in this battle. We will rise in victory against satan and we will triumph with Christ. We will sing praises and glorify God because we know the victory is won. Stand strong in the Lord and be triumphant.

Lyrics by Sabine Baring-Gould, arranged by Arthur S. Sullivan

“Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war. With the cross of Jesus going on before! Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe; Forward into battle, see His banner go?

At the sign of triumph satan’s host does flee; On, then, Christian soldiers, on to victory! Hell’s foundations quiver at the shout of praise; Brothers lift your voices, loud your anthems raise!

Like a mighty army moves the church of God; Brothers we are treading where the saints have trod; We are not divided; All one body we, One in hope and doctrine, one in charity.

Onward then Ye people, join our happy throng. Blend with ours your voices in the triumph song; Glory, laud, and honor, unto Christ the King; This through countless ages men and angels sing.

Onward Christian soldier, marching as to war, with the Cross of Jesus going on before!

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In Times Like These

 

In times Like These

These are hard times to live in. Sin runs amok  and no one seems to care. You name the sin and it’s at every corner. It is times like this that we need a Savior. He is our solid rock and if we don’t want to be part of the problem, we must do our best to be part of the solution. Christ is the solution and He has all the answers. Look to Him and follow Him. It is only through Him that we will see God.

Lyrics by Ruth Caye Jones, arranged by Ruth Caye Jones

“In times like these you need a Savior, in times like these you need an anchor; Be very sure, be very sure, your anchor holds and grips the solid Rock!

In times like these you need the Bible, in times like these, oh, be not idle; Be very sure, be very sure, your anchor holds and grips the solid Rock!

In times like these I have a Savior, in times like these, I have an anchor; I’m very sure, I’m very sure, my anchor holds and grips the solid Rock!

This Rock is Jesus, yes, He’s the One, this Rock is Jesus, The only One.”

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Rise Up, O men of God

 

Rise Up, O Men of God

Our men are the leaders of our church and family. They are called to lead us in worship and praise. They are called to be good ministers and live Godly lives among the church, society and at home. When our men live such a life for God, they look like Jesus in personality, in word and deed. The church is truly blessed to have good leaders in our worship.

Lyrics by William P. Merrill, arranged by Aaron Williams

“Rise up, O men of God! Have done with lesser things; Give heart and mind and soul and strength to serve the King of kings.

Rise up, O men of God! His kingdom tarries long; Bring in the day of brotherhood and end the night of wrong.

Rise up, O men of God! The church for you does wait; Her strength unequal to her task; Rise up and make her great!

Lift high the cross of Christ! Treat where His feet have trod; As brothers of the Son of man, Rise up, O men of God!”

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My Soul, Be on Thy Guard

 

My Soul, Be on Thy Guard

There are bad influences and good influences. We as Christians must be careful of whom we associate with. It is easy to be swayed to do things that might look or feel good but are totally wrong. Satan is always about trying to use people to cause us to sin. Being close to Jesus always will keep us on the straight and narrow road. Keeping the faith and being obedient to God will help us obtain our place in heaven.

Lyrics by George Heath, arranged by Lowell Mason

“My soul, be on thy guard; Ten thousand foes arise; The hosts of sin are pressing hard to draw thee from the skies.

O watch, and fight, and pray; the battle never give over; Renew it boldly every day and help divine implore.

Never think the victory won, nor lay thine armor down; The work of faith will not be done, till thou obtain the crown.

Fight on, my soul, till death shall bring thee to thy God; He’ll take thee, at thy parting breath, to His divine abode.”

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I Am Resolved

 

I Am Resolved

Today is the day to leave your sins in the past and be resolved to follow Jesus. He is the one that can forgive your sins, heal your pain and resolve your struggles. He is the most truthful and just person that can fulfill your needs. Make today your day to commit to Jesus and follow Him. He will set you free and guide you down the path to righteousness.

Lyrics by Palmer Hartsough, arranged by James H. Fillmore

“I am resolved no longer to linger, charmed by the world’s delight; Things that are higher, things that are nobler, these have allured my sight.

I am resolved to go to the Savior, leaving my sin and strife; He is the true One, He is the just One, He has the words of life.

I am resolved to follow the Savior, Faithful and true each day; Heed what He says, do what He wills, He is the living way.

I am resolved to enter the Kingdom, leaving the paths of sin; Friends may oppose me, foes may beset me, still will I enter in.

I will hasten to Him, hasten so glad and free; Jesus, greatest, Highest, I will come to Thee.

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Give of Your Best to the Master

 

Give of Your Best to the Master

What is your best? Let’s start in home. God gave us our children and expects us to raise them in the service of the Lord. As we grow and as they grow, our relationship with Jesus grows and our best is to teach the children the way of the Lord, so that they can pass on their knowledge onto the next generations. As we age, we start out active, then we tend to slow down later in life. Our best could end up being prayer warriors. We should always pray, no matter what age, but when that is all we have left, we give our best to the Master. Talk to Him and build on that relationship so that heaven is close to your heart.

Lyrics by Howard B. Grose, arranged by Charlotte A. Beenard

“Give of your best to the Master; Give of the strength of your youth; Throw your soul’s fresh, glowing ardor into the battle of truth. Jesus has set the example; Dauntless was He, young and brave; Give Him your loyal devotion, Give Him the best that you have.

Give of your best to the Master; Give Him first place in your heart; Give Him first place in your service, consecrate every part. Give and to you shall be given, God His beloved Son gave; Gratefully seeking so serve Him, Give Him the best that you have.

Give of your best to the Master; Naught else is worthy His love; He gave Himself for your ransom, Gave His glory above; Laid down His life without murmur, you from sin’s ruin to save; Give Him your heart’s adoration, Give Him the best that you have.

Give of your best to the Master; Give of the strength of your youth; Clad in salvation’s full armor, join the battle for truth.

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Jesus Bids Us Shine

 

Jesus Bids Us Shine

When others look at you, do they see Jesus or do they just see you? Jesus wants our light to shine so that when people look at us, they see Jesus in us. What does that look light? Jesus was kind, compassionate, loving, giving, forgiving, patient, and the list can go on. If we have these same characteristics then when others look at us, they see Jesus. Not only in our actions but also in our words. How many people have you told about Jesus. He is our friend; we need to introduce him to everyone we meet.

Lyrics by Susan Warner, arranged by Edwin O. Excell

“Jesus bids us shine, with a clear, pure light, like a little candle burning in the night; In this world of darkness we must shine, you in your small corner, and I in mine.

Jesus bids us shine, first of all for Him; Well He sees and knows it if our light is dim; He looks down from heaven, sees us shine, you in your small corner, and I in mine.

Jesus bids us shine, then, for all around many kinds of darkness in this world abound. Sin, and want, and sorrow we must shine, you in your small corner, and I in mine.

Jesus bids us shine, as we work for Him, bringing those that wander from the paths of sin; He will ever help us, if we shine, you in your small corner, and I in mine.

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