O Happy Day

 

O Happy Day

 Yesterday, many eons ago, Jesus went to the cross and died for you and I. I hate the fact that Jesus thought it best to die for you and I,  but I delight in knowing He loved us so much to do so. He died so He could take away our sins, He died to forgive us and for us to forgive others. O Happy Day that He didn’t stay in the grave but arose so that we too can rise from the grave and be with Him in heaven.

Lyrics by Philip Doddridge, arranged by Edward F. Rimbault

“O Happy day that fixed my choice on Thee, My Savior and my God! Well may this glowing heart rejoice and tell its raptures all abroad.

O happy bond, that seals my vows to Him who merits all my love! Let cheerful anthems fill this house, while to that sacred shrine I move.

Tis done: the great transactions done; I am my Lord’s and He is mine; He drew me and I followed on, charmed to confess the voice divine.

Now rest, my long-divided heart; Fixed on this blissful center, rest; Nor ever from my Lord depart, with Him of every good possessed.

Happy day, happy day, When Jesus washed my sins away! He taught me how to watch and pray, and live rejoicing every day. Happy day, Happy day, since Jesus took my sins away.

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Oh, How I Love Jesus!

 

Oh, How I Love Jesus

I Love to hear gospel music, especially when it is acapella. I love to sing and hear music about Jesus and what He has and can do for us. He brings encouragement through the music we sing. He lets us know that He will always take care of us in our good times and our bad. The music we sing tells us of His love for us. What a comfort that is!

Lyrics by Frederick Whitfield, arranged by Traditional Melody

“There is a name I love to hear, I love to sing its worth; It sounds like music in mine ear, the sweetest name on earth.

It tells me of a Savior’s love, who died to set me free; it tells me of His precious blood, the sinner’s perfect plea.

It tells me what my Father hath in store for every day, and though I tread a darksome path, yields sunshine all the way.

It tells of One whose loving heart can feel my deepest woe; Who in each sorrow bears a par, that none can bear below.

Oh, how I love Jesus, Oh, How I love Jesus, Oh, how I love Jesus, because He first loved me.”

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Only a Sinner

 

Only a Sinner

Some of the problems we have in life, we bring on ourselves. Other problems comes because God has a lesson for us to learn. If we believe in God, then we receive an abundance of grace. Not that we deserve it but because God wants to give it. We have all gone our own way many times and parted from God’s ways. God waits for us to come back to Him so He can gift us with His grace. Never fear an all- encompassing love from God. He’s got more than His grace to share with us. He has a heavenly kingdom that He wants us all to see.

Lyrics by James M. Gray, arranged by Daniel B. Towner

“Naught have I gotten but what I received; Grace hath bestowed it since I have believed; Boasting excluded pride I abase; I’m only a sinner saved by grace!

Once I was foolish, and sin ruled my heart, causing my footsteps from God to depart; Jesus hath found me happy my cause; I now am a sinner saved by grace!

Tears unavailing, no merit had I; Mercy had saved me, or else I must die; Sin had alarmed me fearing God’s face; But now I’m a sinner saved by grace!

Suffer a sinner whose heart overflows, loving his Savior to tell what He knows; Once more to tell it would I embrace, I’m only a sinner saved by grace!

Only a sinner saved by grace! Only a sinner saved by grace! This is my story, to God be the glory, I’m only a sinner saved by grace!

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No, Not One!

 

No, Not One!

Jesus is not only our friend, but also our teacher, our comforter. Our great physician. He’s our confidant, and our protector. He is the light that lights our way and guide and directs us. He invites us to join Him in heaven and will never leave us while we are here on earth.

Lyrics by Johnson Oatman, Jr., arranged by George C. Hugg

“There’s not a friend like the lowly Jesus, no, not one! No, not one! None else could heal all our soul’s diseases, no, not one! No, not one!

No friend like Him is so high and holy, No, not one! No, not one! And yet no friend is so meek and lowly, no, not one! No, not one!

There’s not an hour that He is not near us, No, not one! No, not one! No night so dark but His love can cheer us, no, not one! No, not one!

Did ever saint find this friend forsake him? No, not one! No, not one! Or sinner find that He would not take him? No, not one! No, not one!

Was ever a gift like the Savior given? No, not one! No, not one! Will He refuse us a home in heaven? No, not one! No, not one!

Jesus knows all about our struggles, He will guide till the day is done; There’s not a friend like the lowly Jesus, No, not one! No, not one!

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He Will Answer Every Prayer

 

He Will Answer Every Prayer

No matter what we ask God, He will hear our prayer and He will answer it. His answer may be yes, no, or wait awhile. Regardless, God has our best interest in mind and will do whatever is right for us. There is no one else who knows what we need at any given time or circumstance. We can trust His promises, and He promises that He will hear and answer our requests.

Lyrics by Mary Bernstecher, arranged by Daniel B. Towner

“God has given you His promise, that He hears and answers every prayer; He will heed your supplication, if you cast on Him your care.

He will not withhold one blessing, He will give you what is best; God will answer by His Spirit, everyone who makes a request.

He can hear the great petition, and the smallest, over there; unto God pray without ceasing, He will answer every prayer.

Take to God your plans and failures, anytime and anywhere; No one ever has gone unanswered, for He answers every prayer.

He will answer every prayer, He will answer every prayer, go to Him in faith believing, He will answer every prayer.

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My Redeemer

 

My Redeemer

Salvation comes from heaven downward, not earth upward. We cannot earn our salvation. It is a gift of mercy from God Himself. There are no limitations. Christ died on the cross with a perfect record and our imperfect record was given to Him. “Since we have been made right with God by our faith, we have peace with God.” Romans 5:1 Where man fails, God excels. Praise the Lord!

Lyrics by Phillip P. Bliss, arranged by James McGranahan

“I will sing of my Redeemer, and His wondrous love to me; On the cruel cross He suffered, from the curse to set me free.

I will tell the wondrous story, how my lost estate to save, in His boundless love and mercy, He the ransom freely gave.

I will praise my dear Redeemer, His triumphant power I’ll tell, how the victory He giveth over sin, and death, and hell.

I will sing of my Redeemer, and His heavenly love to me; He from death to life hath brought me, Son of God with Him to be.

Sing, oh sing, of my Redeemer, with His blood He purchased me. On the cross He sealed my pardon, paid the debt and made me free.”

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Love Lifted Me

 

Love Lifted Me

There comes a time when sin overtakes us and we hit rock bottom. Once we do that, there seems to be no way out, no one to turn to. But God always provides a way out, and He is the one to turn to. When we turn to Him, He lifts us up and brings us back to the place we belong. Straight into His arms. He wants us all to be saved and today is not too late. Give yourself to Jesus, confess, repent and be baptized, for Jesus is the way to salvation.

Lyrics by James Rowe. Arranged by Howard E. Smith

“I was sinking deep in sin, far from the peaceful shore, very deeply stained within, sinking to rise no more; But the Master of the sea heard my despairing cry, from the waters lifted me, now safe am I.

All my heart to Him I give, ever to Him I’ll cling, in His blessed presence live, ever His praises sing. Love so mighty and so true merits my soul’s best songs; Faithful, loving service, to Him belongs.

Souls in danger, look above, Jeus completely saves; He will lift you by His love out of the angry waves. He’s the Master of the sea, billows His will obey; He your Savior wants to be, be saved today.

Love lifted me! Love lifted me! When nothing else could help, Love lifted me. Love lifted me.”

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