Soldiers of Christ, Arise!

 

Soldiers of Christ, Arise!

We are soldiers and our armor is the righteousness of God. Being right with God through the strength that God supplies. Our trust in Christ is more than being a conqueror. As long as we stand strong in Christ, we can overcome anything. We mustn’t give in to our weaknesses but stand strong and fight and pray. We will defeat all the darkness, and our light will shine forth.

Lyrics by Charles Wesley, Arr., arranged by George J. Elvey

“Soldiers of Christ, arise, and put your armor on. Strong in the strength which God supplies through His eternal Son; Strong in the Lord of hosts. And in His mighty power, who in the strength of Jesus trusts is more than conqueror.

Stand then in His great might, with all His strength endue, and take to arm you for the fight, the panoply of God; That having all things done, and all your conflicts past, ye may overcome through Christ alone, and stand entire at last.

Leave no unguarded place, no weakness of the soul, take every virtue, every grace, and fortify the whole, from strength to strength go on, wrestle and fight and pray, tread all the powers of darkness down, and win the well fought day.”

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Into My Heart

 

Into My Heart

We all need Jesus to come into our heart. There are so many days that we feel weary, burdened down with guilt, and deeply depressed. When we ask Jesus to come into our heart, He eases all our burdens, forgives all our sins and His Spirit takes full control. He will cleanse our souls and comfort us always.

Lyrics by Harry D. Clarke, arranged by Harry D. Clarke

“Come into my heart, blessed Jesus, come into my heart I pray; My soul is so troubled and weary, come into my heart today,

Come into my heart, blessed Jesus, I need Thee through life’s dreary way; The burden of sin is so heavy, come into my heart today.

Come into my heart, blessed Jesus, and take all my guilt away; Then spotless I’ll stand in Thy presence, when breaks Thine eternal day.

Come into my heart, blessed Jesus, O cleanse and illumine my soul; Fill me with Thy wonderful Spirit, come in and take full control.

Into my heart, into my heart, come into my heart, Lord Jesus; Come in today, come in to stay, come into my heart, Lord Jesus.”

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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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