He Died for Me

 

He Died for Me

If you were at the foot of Jesus’ Cross, would you look away from His blood stained body or would you take in His eyes? He is looking at you, and do you feel convicted, knowing it was your sins that put Him on that cross? Yes, He died on that cross because of you and me and because He wanted us to live. He died to take away those sins that put Him on the cross. Even today, when we sin, we crucify our Lord and Savior. It’s because of His grace that we are forgiven. Let us strive to be like Jesus and sin no more.

Lyrics by John Newton, arranged by Edwin O. Excell

“I saw One hanging on a tree, in agony and blood; He fixed His languid eyes on me, as near His cross I stood.

Sure, never, till my latest breath, can I forget that look; It seemed to charge me with His death, Though, not a word He spoke.

My conscience felt and owned the guilt and plunged me in despair; I saw my sins His blood had spilt and helped to nail Him there.

Alas! I knew not what I did, but now my tears are vain; Where shall my trembling soul be hid? For I the Lord have slain.

A second look He gave, which said, “I freely all forgive; This blood is for thy ransom paid, I die that thou may live.

Oh, can it be, upon a tree the Savior died for me? My soul is thrilled; my heart is filled. To think He died for me!

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Yield Not to Temptation

 

Yield Not to Temptation

Everyone is faced with temptation. It is not a sin to be tempted. It is a sin when we fall to temptation. When we resist temptation, it makes it easier to continue to resist. If you have trouble resisting temptation, it is important to look to Jesus so that He can help you through it. Our regrets come when we don’t seek Him for help. We must be choosy who we associate with, falling in with someone who cusses or uses God’s name in vain, does not reflect well on your relationship with Jesus. Look to Him for victory, for strength and comfort when you face temptation.

Lyrics by Horatio R. Palmer, arranged by Horatio R. Palmer

“Yield not to temptation, for yielding is sin, each victory will help you some other to win; Fight manfully onward, dark passions subdue, look ever to Jesus, He will carry you through.

Shun evil companions, bad language disdain, God’s name hold to reverence, nor take it in vain; Be thoughtful and earnest, kind-hearted and true, look ever to Jesus, He will carry you through.

To him that overcomes God gives a crown. Through faith we shall conquer, though often cast down; He who is our Savior, our strength will renew, look ever to Jesus, He will carry you through.

Aks the Savior to help you. Comfort, strengthen, and keep you, He is willing to aid you, He will carry you through.”

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Saved By the Blood

 

Saved By the Blood

Those of us who have been washed in the blood of Christ have become children of God, heirs with the Son of God. The angels rejoice at adding us to the Kingdom. His work with us began and we have surrendered to His will. The Father, Son and Holy Spirit work together as One to pardon us and take us home with Him.

Lyrics by S.J. Henderson, arranged by Daniel B. Towner

“Saved by the blood of the Crucified One! Now ransomed from sin and a new work begun, sing praise to the Father and praise to the Son, saved by the blood of the Crucified One!

Saved by the blood of the Crucified One! The angels rejoicing because it is done; A child of the Father, joint heir with the Son, saved by the blood of the Crucified One!

Saved by the blood of the Crucified One! The Father he spoke, and His will it was done; Great price of my pardon, His own precious Son; Saved by the blood of the Crucified One!

Saved by the blood of the Crucified One! All hail to the Father, all hail to the Son, all hail to the Spirit, the great three in One! Saved by the blood of the Crucified One!

Saved! Saved! My sins are all pardoned, my guilt is all gone! Saved! Saved! I am saved by the blood of the Crucified One!”

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Are You Washed in the Blood?

 

Are You Washed in the Blood?

Have you been baptized and given yourself to the Lord? Do you trust Him and accept His grace” Are you studying His words daily and building a relationship with Jesus? Are you ready for the judgement day and ready to move into His mansion? If not, lay aside your sins and come to Jesus and be washed in the Blood of the Lamb.

Lyrics by Elisha A. Hoffman, arranged by Elisha A. Hoffman

“Have you been to Jesus for the cleansing power? Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? Are you fully trusting in His grace this hour? Are you washed in the blood of the lamb?

Are you walking daily by the Savior’s side? Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? Do you rest each moment in the Crucified? Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?

When the Bridegroom comes will your robes be white? Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? Will your soul be ready for the mansion bright, and be washed in the blood of the Lamb?

Lay aside the garments that are stained with sin, and be washed in the blood of the Lamb? There’s a fountain flowing for the soul unclean, O be washed in the blood of the Lamb?

Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb, in the soul cleansing blood of the Lamb? Are your garments spotless? Are they white as snow? Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?

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Thy Word is Like a Garden, Lord

 

Thy Word is Like a Garden, Lord

The Bible is a book full of instructions; Full of beauty and deep meaningful sayings. It is a book that helps you let go of your worries and fears. It is a book that teaches one to let go of their troubles and how to let go and let God fight our battles for us. He did it repeatedly in the days when the Bible was coming into being. He fought many battles without our help. He comforts us the most when we need it the most. He arms us with the right words or right weapons when He wants us to fight our own battles so that we can grow in strength and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Lyrics by Edwin Hodder, arranged by Gottfried W. Fink

“Thy Word is like a garden Lord, with flowers bright and fair; And ever one who seeks may pluck a lovely cluster there. Thy word is like a deep, deep mine, and jewels rich and rare are hidden in its mighty depths for every searcher there.

Thy Word is like a starry host: A thousand rays of light are seen to guard the traveler and make his pathway bright. Thy Word is like an armory, where soldiers may repair, and find, for life’s long battle day, all needful weapons there.

Oh, may I love Thy precious Word, May I explore the mine, may I find my armor there! Thy Word my trusty sword, I’ll learn to fight with every foe the battle of the Lord.”

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Wonderful Word of Life

 

Wonderful Words of Life

So many songs are encouraging and uplifting. Some songs stick in our mind that we sing them over and over again. The words if we listen to them while we sing can teach us so much. We can build on our faith, and we can further our servitude to the Lord. They are wonderful words of life that can help us in our day-to-day living. Try listening to the songs you sing and feel the words in your heart.

Lyrics by Phillip P. Bliss, arranged by Phillip P. Bliss

“Sing them over again to me, wonderful words of life; Let me more of their beauty see, wonderful words of life. Words of life and beauty, teach me faith and duty, beautiful words, wonderful words of life.

Christ, the blessed One, gives to all, wonderful words of life; Sinner, list to the loving call, wonderful words of life. All so freely given, wooing us to Heaven, Beautiful words, wonderful word of life.

Sweetly echo the gospel call, wonderful words of life; Offer pardon and peace to all, wonderful words of life. Jesus, only Savior, sanctify forever; Beautiful words, wonderful words, wonderful words of Life.”

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Beautiful Words of Jesus

 

Beautiful Words of Jesus

Jesus says, “Come unto me all you who labor and are heavy laden I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28. When times get hard or you feel overwhelmed in your work, Jesus’ words are comforting to hear. He invites us to “take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:29-30.

Lyrics by Eliza E. Hewitt, arranged by Isaac H. Meredith

“Beautiful words of Jesus, spoken so long ago, yet, as we sing them over, dearer to us they grow, calling the heavy laden, calling to hearts oppressed, “Come unto me, you weary, come, I will give you rest.

Beautiful. Words of Jesus, cheering us, day by day; Throwing a gleam of sunshine over a cloudy way; Casting on Him the burden we are too weak to bear, He will give grace sufficient, He will regard our prayer.

Beautiful words of Jesus, tokens of endless rest, when, by and by, we enter His presence blest; There shall we see His beauty, meet with Him face to face, there shall we sing His glory, praising His matchless grace.

Hear the calling of His voice, so sweet; Bring your load to the Savior’s feet; Lean your heart on His loving breast, Come, O come and He will give you rest.”

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