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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Where He Leads, I'll Follow

 

Where He Leads, I’ll Follow

If there were anyone on this earth that we would follow, it would be our Lord and Savior. Perfect and loving in every way. He is kind, considerate and loves the unloved. He is with us in all that we say and do and never passes judgement while we are here in this fallen world. He encourages us with His words and sets the perfect example of how we should be when we are with others. His promises are sure and He has kept every one of them throughout the ages.

Lyrics by Wiiliam A. Ogden, arranged by William A. Ogden

Sweet are the promises, kind is the word, dearer far than any message man ever heard; Pure was the mind of Christ, sinless I see; He the great example is, and pattern for me.

Sweet is the tender love Jesus has shown, sweeter far than any love that mortals have known; Kind to the erring one, faithful is He; He the great example is, and pattern for me.

List to His loving words, “Come unto me”; Weary, heavy laden, there is sweet rest for thee; Trust in His promises, faithful and sure; Lean upon the Savior, and thy soul is secure.

Where He leads, I’ll follow, follow all the way, where He leads I’ll follow, follow Jesus every day.”

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At Calvary

 

At Calvary

Think of the Apostle Paul when you sing this song. It reminds me of him crucifying Christians. It reminds me of his pride in what he thought he was doing right. Then along came Jesus on the road to Damascus and asked him why he was crucifying Him. It was through his blindness and a believer that made him see, not only physically but spiritually also. Because of God’s grace and the salvation plan, Paul became just as strong in bringing others to Christ than when he was crucifying them. God’s grace extends to us and helps us see through our prideful ways. His mercy endures forever. Praise the Lord!

Lyrics by William R. Newell, arranged by Daniel B. Towner

“Years I spent in vanity and pride, caring not my Lord was crucified, knowing not it was for me He died on Calvary.

By God’s word at last my sin I learned; Then I trembled at the law I’d spurned, till my guilty soul imploring turned to Calvary.

Now I’ve given to Jesus everything, Now I gladly own Him as my King, now my raptured soul can only sing of Calvary.

Oh, the love that drew salvations plan! Oh, the grace that brought it down to man! Oh, the mighty gulf that God did span at Calvary.

Mercy there was great, and grace was free; Pardon there was multiplied to me; There my burdened soul found liberty, at Calvary.

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I'll Go Where You Want Me to Go

 

I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go

There are times when we walk into the unknown. We just don’t know what to expect. It’s the fear of being blindsided or the fear of being afraid. What will this Doctor I never met before say to me? What will be the outcome? Our anxieties can take over in moments like this, and we feel weak and completely out of our element. We know that God will be with us, we know that God does not give us any more than we can handle. Yet, for some reason our bodies take over this flight or fight feeling. Just today I experienced this and wanted so much to please God, yet I felt like I failed. God is a loving; merciful God and He knows me better than I know myself. I survived and I know God still loves me despite my human nature. Be with me and let this song soak into both of us and praise God, He never leaves us!

Lyrics by Charles H. Gabriel, arranged by Carrie E. Rounsfell

“It may not be on the mountain’s height, or over the stormy sea; It may not be at the battle’s front my Lord will have need of me; But if by a still, small voice He calls to paths I do not know, I’ll answer, dear Lord, with my hands in Thine’ I’ll go where you want me to go.

Perhaps today there are loving words which Jesus would have me speak; There may be now, in the paths of sin, some wanderer whom I should seek. O, Savior, if Thou will be my guide, Tho dark and rugged the way, my voice shall echo the message sweet, I’ll say what you want me to say.

There’s surely somewhere a lowly place in earth’s harvest- fields so wide, Where I may labor through life’s short day for Jesus, the Crucified. So, trusting my all unto Thy care, I know Thou loves me! I’ll do Thy will with a heart sincere; I’ll be what you want me to be.

I’ll go where you want me to go, dear Lord, over mountain, or plain, or sea; I’ll say what you want me to say, dear Lord, I’ll be what you want me to be.”

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Channels Only

 

Channels Only

Are you a channel for God? God places in us the willingness to serve Him and others. He doesn’t use the rich and the high and mighty; He uses normal, everyday people. He uses skater’s who’ve become paraplegic to spread the gospel. He uses Holocaust survivors for their testimonies. He can channel His Holy Spirit through you to bring others to Christ. Are you a willing vessel to step out of your comfort zone and become Christ’s channel and bring others to Him?

Lyrics by Mary E. Maxwell, arranged by Ada R. Gibbs

“How I praise Thee, precious Savior, that Thy love laid hold on me; Thou has saved and cleansed and filled me that I might Thy channel be.

Emptied that Thou should fill me, a clean vessel in Thy hand; with no power but as Thou give graciously with each command.

Witnessing Thy power to save me, setting free from self and sin; Thou who bought to possess me, In Thy fullness, Lord, come in.

Jesus, fill now with Thy Spirit hearts that full surrender know; That the streams of living water from our inner man may flow.

Channels only, blessed Master, but with all Thy wondrous power flowing through us, Thou can use us every day and every hour.”

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If Jesus Goes with Me

 

If Jesus Goes with Me

It is a lot easier to go into places where there is grief or strife. Where there is joy and peace. It is a lot easier to face your problems or fight your temptations, when you know Jesus is with you. Sometimes we don’t understand what God is doing in our lives when He puts something on our heart to do. But, God knows the beginning and the end of all things, and He promises to go with us wherever we go. Following Jesus, trusting Him and obeying Him leads to a peaceful and righteous life.

Lyrics by C. Austin Miles, arranged by C. Austin Miles

“It may be in the valley, where countless dangers hide; It may be in the sunshine that I, in peace, abide; But this one thing I know, if it be dark or fair, if Jesus is with me, I’ll go anywhere!

It maybe I must carry the blessed word of life across the burning deserts to those in sinful strife; And though it be my lot to bear my colors there, if Jesus goes with me, I’ll go anywhere!

But if it be my portion to bear my cross at home, while others bear their burdens beyond the billow’s foam, I’ll prove my faith in Him, confess His judgments fair, and, if He stays with me, I’ll stay anywhere!

It is not mine to question the judgments of my Lord, it is but mine to follow the leadings of His Word; But if to go or stay, or whether here or there, I’ll be, with my Savior. Content anywhere!

If Jesus goes with, I’ll go anywhere! “Tis heaven to me, wherever I may be, if He is there! I count it a privilege here, His cross to bear; If Jesus goes with me, I’ll go anywhere!

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I'll Put Jesus First in My Life

 

                                            I’ll Put Jesus First in My Life

There are many pleasures in life, some good, some tempting but not good. All pleasures in this world are only temporary. This is not our home. Our home is beyond this world. The only pleasure that is everlasting is the pleasure of knowing God and putting Him above all other. He must be placed first in our life, in all that we say and do if we want to have eternal life with Him in His home. The opposite of heaven is no pleasure at all. Let us strive to put Jesus first and allow the blessings to flow.

Lyrics by James D. Murch, arranged by James D. Murch

“The world all about me has now no allure; Its pleasures bring pain; its wisdom is vain; I seek a foundation that’s steadfast and sure.

The Lord Jesus died my salvation to win; He went in my stead to Calvary and bled; Redemption impels me to give up all sin.

I know there’s a home for the ransomed and blest, when death is no more, when struggle is over, for those who love Jesus and give Him their best.

Though earth’s tribulations continue each day, though pleasures may call, though evil enthrall, His grace will protect me forever and aye;

I’ll put Jesus first in my life. In all that I say, in all that I do, throughout the world of toil and strife, by day and by night, through trust in His might, I’ll put Jesus first in my life.

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