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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Thy Word I Have Hid in MY Heart

 

Thy Word I Have Hid in My Heart

The Word of God is a light to guide us daily to walk the walk of Christ. It is established forever and fixed in our heart’s morning, noon and night. The Word of God tells of the Savior and salvation and peace to all who is open to receiving it. It’s important to not just read His Words but to soak them up and know them for eternity.

Lyrics by Psalm 119, arranged by Ernest O. Sellers

“Thy word is a lamp to my feet, a light to my path always, to guide and to save me from sin, and show me the heavenly way.

Forever, O Lord, is Thy Word established and fixed on high; Thy faithfulness unto all men abided forever nigh.

At morning, noon, and at night I ever will give Thee praise; For Thou are my portion, O Lord, and shall be through all my days!

Through Him whom Thy word has foretold, the Savior and Morning Star, salvation and peace have been brought to those who have strayed afar.

Thy Word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against Thee; That I might not sin, that I might not sin, Thy Word have I hid in my heart.

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Standing on the Promises

 

Standing on the Promises

Here are some of the key promises Jesus made in the Bible: Eternal Life, Salvation and forgiveness, Rest for the weary, Friendship and fellowship with God, Guidance and presence, Light and Truth, Provision and care, victory over death, peace and comfort, fruitfulness and empowerment.

Lyrics by R. Kelso Carter, arranged by R. Kelso Carter

“Standing on the promises of Christ my King, through eternal ages let His praises ring; Glory in the highest I will shout and sing, standing on the promises of God.

Standing on the promises that cannot fail, when the howling storms of doubt and fear assail, by the living Word of God I shall prevail, standing on the promises of God.

Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord, bound to Him eternally by love’s strong chord, overcoming daily with the spirit’s sword, standing on the promises of God.

Standing on the promises I cannot fail, listening every moment to the Spirit’s call, resting in my Savior, as my all in all, standing on the promises of God.

Standing, standing, standing on the promises of God my Savior; Standing, standing, I’m standing on the promises of God.”

Scriptures to look up: John 10:28-29, Mark 16:15-16, Matt. 11:28-30, John 15:14, John 10:27, John 14:6, John 8:12, Matt. 6:33, John 11:25, John 16:33, John 15:5

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The Bible Stands

 

The Bible Stands

Even though the Bible has been burned, thrown in the trash, or just merely set aside. It has been held through the ages as the best reading material alive. The Bible travels from one generation to the next, it has been sent overseas and placed in every hotel room. If you are without a Bible, it is one book that is not hard to find. Why? Because it holds all the truth and instructions on how to live an upstanding righteous life. The words written cannot be destroyed, it will last throughout eternity. God’s words are good all the time.

Lyrics by Haldor Lillenas, arranged by Haldor Lillenas

“The Bible stands like a rock undaunted amid the raging storms of time; Its pages burn with the truth eternal, and they glow with a light sublime.

The Bible stands like a mountain towering far above the works of men; Its truth by none ever was refuted and destroy it they never can.

The Bible stands and it will forever, when the world has passed away; By inspiration it has been given, all its precepts I will obey.

The Bible stands every test we give it, for its Author is divine; By grace alone I expect to live it, and to prove it and make it mine.

The Bible stands though the hills may tumble, it will firmly stand when the earth shall crumble; I will plant my feet on its firm foundation, for the Bible stands.”

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Tis Midnight; and On Olive's Brow

 

Tis Midnight; and on Olive’s Brow

It was the night before Christ’s crucifixion and He could not sleep. He knew what was coming and the human side of Him was afraid. He also knew that He would be with His Father. We all know we are going to die but are fearful of how we will die. The disciples didn’t understand what was happening with Him and could not keep watch. He was alone in His anguish; except He knew God was with Him. That knowledge alone caused Him to say, “not my will but Thine.”

Lyrics by William B. Tappan, arranged by William B. Bradbury

“”Tis midnight; and on Olive’s brow the star is dimmed that lately shone; “Tis midnight in the garden now, the suffering Savior prays alone.

“Tis midnight; and from all removed, the Savior wrestles lone with fears; Even that disciples whom He loved heeds not His master’s grief and tears.

“Tis midnight; and for others’ guilt the Man of Sorrows weeps in blood; Yet He that has in anguish knelt is not forsaken by His God.

“Tis midnight; and from ether-plains is born the song that angels know; Unheard by mortals are the strains that sweetly soothe the Savior’s woe. Amen.”

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Break Thou the Bread of Life

 

Break Thou the Bread of Life.

This song is usually sung during the Communion or Lord’s Supper. It is when we break bread together in remembrance of Jesus’ death. When we break the bread, it speaks of God’s Word. It is through His word that we remember Christ and His sacrifice for us. Christ is the bread of Life. He is the truth and the way.

Lyrics by Mary Ann Lathbury, arranged by William F. Sherwin

“Break Thou the bread of life, Dear Lord, to me, as Thou did break the loaves beside the sea; Beyond the sacred page, I seek Thee Lord; My spirit pants for Thee, O living Word.

Bless Thou the truth, dear Lord to me, to me, as Thou did bless the bread by Galilee; Then shall all bondage cease, all fetters fall; and I shall find my peace, my all in all.

Thou are the bread of life, O Lord, to me, Thy holy Word the truth that saves me; Give me to eat and live with Thee above; Teach me to love Thy truth, for Thou are love.

O send Thy Spirit, Lord, now unto me, that He may touch my eyes, and make me see; Show me the truth concealed within Thy word, and in Thy book revealed I see the Lord.”

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