Rock of Ages

 

Rock of Ages

Jesus is our rock; He alone can hide us and keep us safe. He alone can cleanse us with His blood. There is nothing He needs, nothing we can do that will keep Him from loving us and He alone can give us grace. We must give ourselves to Him so that we can reach His throne. He alone can save us from our guilt and shame.

Lyrics by Augustus M. Toplady, arranged by Thomas Hastings

“Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in Thee; let the water and the blood, from Thy riven side which flowed. Be of sin the double cure, save me from its guilt and power.

Not the labors of my hands can fulfill Thy law’s demands; could my zeal no respite know, could my tears forever flow, all for sin could not atone; Thou must save, and Thou alone.

Nothing in my hand I bring, simply to Thy cross I cling; Naked, come to Thee for dress; Helpless, look to Thee for grace; Foul, I to the fountain fly, wash me, Savior or I die!

While I draw this fleeting breath, when mine eyes shall close in death, when I soar to worlds unknown, see Thee on Thy judgment throne. Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in Thee.

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I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus

 

I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus

We don’t know why bad things happen in this world, but we can trust that Jesus will make it good. Sin came into this world with Adam and Eve, and it is here to stay until Jesus comes again to make it right. He died on the cross taking away our sins. Some, however, don’t recognize His sacrifice and go on doing horrible things. God allows awful things to happen so that we might turn to Him and accept His mercy and grace. Mankind lives upon their own understanding, but God says “not to lean upon your own understanding”. God’s ways are not man’s ways, but you can trust Him that He has a good plan for all of us and those plans are for our best interest. Don’t judge Him by what happens in the world but judge Him by all the good He has done for you. We may be in the world, but we don’t have to be of the world. Turn to God, and He will turn to you.

Lyrics by Frances R. Havergal, arranged by Ethelbert W. Bullinger

“I am trusting Thee, Lord Jesus! Trusting only Thee! Trusting Thee for full salvation, Great and free.

I am trusting Thee, Lord Jesus! At Thy feet I bow, For Thy grace and tender mercy, Trusting now!

I am trusting Thee to guide me; Thou alone shalt lead, every day and hour, supplying all I need.

I am trusting Thee, Lord Jesus! Never let me fall! I am trusting Thee forever, and for all.”

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'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

 

‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

It is not reality to believe that you can take everyone at their word. It’s not reality to believe that everyone keeps their promises. But there is one person that you can believe His words are truth and factual. That He keeps all His promises. Jesus alone can be trusted as your Savior and friend. He alone can give you peace that passes understanding. He alone can heal you of all your sicknesses, struggles and worries. Jesus will never leave you. He is always present and He loves you.

Lyrics by Louis M.R. Stead, arranged by William J. Kirkpatrick

“’Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, just to take Him at His Word; just to rest upon His promise; Just to know, “Thou saith the Lord.”

O how sweet to trust in Jesus, just to trust His cleansing blood; Just in simple faith to plunge me ‘neath the healing, cleansing flood!

Yes, ‘tis sweet to trust in Jesus, just from sin and self to cease; Just from Jesus simply taking life and rest, and joy and peace.

I’m so glad I learned to trust Thee, Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend; And I know that Thou art with me, will be with me to the end.

Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! How I’ve proved Him over and over! Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O for grace to trust Him more!

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Jesus Revealed in Me

 

Jesus Revealed in Me

While we are walking on this earth, we must be mindful of how we present ourselves ,,to others. As an older woman, we must be good examples for the younger women. The same goes for an older man for the younger man. As a Christian, our example should be exemplary. When others look at us, they should be able to see Jesus in us. We are not perfect, but others can see if we are Godly or godless. They can see if we are trying to better ourselves or if we can care less. Let Jesus reign within you so others can see Him as we see Him.

Lyrics by Gipsy Smith, arranged by E. Edwin Young

“Christ, the Transforming Light, touches this heart of mine, piercing the darkest night, making His glory shine.

Here, Lord, I bring my heart, my love, my strength, my will; Cleanse me in every part, with all Thy Spirit fill.

Life is no longer mine; I yield it all to Thee; Fill me, that I may shine, until Thy face I see.

Triumphant peace is mine, now Jesus reigns within; He gives joy divine, and victory over sin.

Oh, to reflect His grace, causing the world to see love that will glow, till others shall know Jesus, revealed in me.”

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I've Discovered the Way of Gladness

 

I’ve Discovered the Way of Gladness

Everyone is searching for something to make them happy, something that satisfies them. There is a void in a person’s life when they don’t know Jesus. It is a void that can only be filled with Jesus. We get to know Jesus by reading His Word, the Holy Scriptures. It is filled with good news of Jesus and if you put Him in each of the books of the Bible, you get to build a relationship with Jesus. When He says, “I will never leave you or forsake you” He fills that void.

Lyrics by Floyd W. Hawkins, arranged by Floyd W. Hawkins

“Mankind is searching every day in quest of something new, bu I have found the “living way,” The path of pleasures true.

I’ve  found the pearl of greatest price, “eternal life” so fair, Was through the Savior’s sacrifice, I found this jewel rare.

I’ve discovered the way of gladness, I’ve discovered the way of joy, I’ve discovered relief from sadness, it’s a happiness without alloy, I’ve discovered the fount of blessing, I’ve discovered the “Living Word,” Was the greatest of all discoveries, when I found Jesus my Lord.”

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"Whosoever" Meaneth Me

 

"Whosoever” Meaneth Me

When Jesus says “Whosoever” will follow me, means you and I. We are invited to follow Jesus, to be with Him all day long. Not just for one day like we would a friend or visitor but to be with Him forever. No matter whether the weather is rainy, cloudy or otherwise, it should make us happy to say “I am with Jesus!” He is my Lord and Savior. We can honesty say, “I love Him because He first loved me.”

Lyrics by J. Edwin McConnell, arranged by J. Edwin McConnell

“I am happy today and the sun shines bright, the clouds have been rolled away; For the Savior said whosoever will, may come with Him to stay.

All my hopes have been raised, O His name be praised, His glory has filled my soul; I’ve been lifted up and from sin set free. His blood hath made me whole.

O what wonderful love, O what grace divine, that Jesus should die for me! I was lost in sin, for the world I pined, but now I am set free.

“Whosoever,” surely meaneth me, surely meaneth me, O surely meaneth me; “Whosoever,” surely meaneth me, “Whosoever,” meaneth me.”

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Tell Me the Story of Jesus

 

Tell Me the Story of Jesus

This story has been told over the ages, and it has never grown old. We tell the story to our children, to our friends and family. We tell them about Jesus’ birth and how He lived a perfect life. We tell how others treated Him and the suffering He endured on earth. His own family was not supportive nor were the Israelites that God chose. We tell of the temptations that He faced and, in the end, we tell of the beginning. It ended in His death on the cross but began when He was resurrected and taken up to heaven.

Lyrics by Fanny J. Crosby, arranged by John R. Sweney

“Tell me the story of Jesus, write on my heart every word; Tell me the story most precious, sweetest that ever was heard. Tell how the angels, in chorus, sang as they welcomed His birth, “Glory to God in the highest! Peace and good tidings to earth.”

Fasting alone in the desert, tell of the days that are past, how for our sins He was tempted, yet was triumphant at last. Tell of the years of His labor, tell of the sorrow He bore, He was despised and afflicted, Homeless, rejected and poor.

Tell of the cross where they nailed Him, writhing in anguish and pain; Tell of the grave where they laid Him, Tell how He liveth again. Love in that story so tender, clearer than ever I see; Stay, let me weep while you whisper, Love paid the ransom for me.

Tell me the story of Jesus, write on my heart every word; Tell me the story most precious, sweetest that ever was heard.”

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