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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Give of Your Best to the Master

 

Give of Your Best to the Master

What is your best? Let’s start in home. God gave us our children and expects us to raise them in the service of the Lord. As we grow and as they grow, our relationship with Jesus grows and our best is to teach the children the way of the Lord, so that they can pass on their knowledge onto the next generations. As we age, we start out active, then we tend to slow down later in life. Our best could end up being prayer warriors. We should always pray, no matter what age, but when that is all we have left, we give our best to the Master. Talk to Him and build on that relationship so that heaven is close to your heart.

Lyrics by Howard B. Grose, arranged by Charlotte A. Beenard

“Give of your best to the Master; Give of the strength of your youth; Throw your soul’s fresh, glowing ardor into the battle of truth. Jesus has set the example; Dauntless was He, young and brave; Give Him your loyal devotion, Give Him the best that you have.

Give of your best to the Master; Give Him first place in your heart; Give Him first place in your service, consecrate every part. Give and to you shall be given, God His beloved Son gave; Gratefully seeking so serve Him, Give Him the best that you have.

Give of your best to the Master; Naught else is worthy His love; He gave Himself for your ransom, Gave His glory above; Laid down His life without murmur, you from sin’s ruin to save; Give Him your heart’s adoration, Give Him the best that you have.

Give of your best to the Master; Give of the strength of your youth; Clad in salvation’s full armor, join the battle for truth.

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Jesus Bids Us Shine

 

Jesus Bids Us Shine

When others look at you, do they see Jesus or do they just see you? Jesus wants our light to shine so that when people look at us, they see Jesus in us. What does that look light? Jesus was kind, compassionate, loving, giving, forgiving, patient, and the list can go on. If we have these same characteristics then when others look at us, they see Jesus. Not only in our actions but also in our words. How many people have you told about Jesus. He is our friend; we need to introduce him to everyone we meet.

Lyrics by Susan Warner, arranged by Edwin O. Excell

“Jesus bids us shine, with a clear, pure light, like a little candle burning in the night; In this world of darkness we must shine, you in your small corner, and I in mine.

Jesus bids us shine, first of all for Him; Well He sees and knows it if our light is dim; He looks down from heaven, sees us shine, you in your small corner, and I in mine.

Jesus bids us shine, then, for all around many kinds of darkness in this world abound. Sin, and want, and sorrow we must shine, you in your small corner, and I in mine.

Jesus bids us shine, as we work for Him, bringing those that wander from the paths of sin; He will ever help us, if we shine, you in your small corner, and I in mine.

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Fight the Good fight

 

Fight the Good Fight

Tomorrow is not promised so live today as if it is your last day. “Whatever you do, do with all your might” Ecclesiastes 9:10 paraphrased. Run the straight and narrow race and look to Jesus. He will guide you on the right path. Leave your burdens behind and follow Him. God will provide. Believe in Him and you will witness firsthand the Love of God. Christ is all in all.

Lyrics by John S. B. Monsell, arranged by William Boyd

“Fight the good fight with all thy might! Christ is thy strength, and Christ thy right; Lay hold on life, and it shall be thy joy and crown eternally.

Run the straight race through God’s good grace, lift up thine eyes, and seek His face; Life with its way before us lies, Christ is the path and Christ the prize.

Cast care aside, lean on thy guide, His boundless mercy will provide; Trust, and thy trusting soul shall prove Christ is its life, and Christ its love.

Faint not nor fear, His arms are near, He changes not, and thou are dear; Only believe, and thou shall see that Christ is all in all to thee. Amen

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Hold the Fort

 

Hold the Fort

There are physical wars, mental wars and spiritual wars. All of them are led by satan. Who better to turn to than Jesus Christ, Himself. God is the conqueror of all wars. We may have battles today that seem unending, but we know who wins the battles. Let God fight your fights for you. Don’t give in to satan for that is what he is here for. He is here to kill, steal and destroy. God is here to offer peace, Love and security.

Lyrics by Philip P. Bliss, arranged by Philip P. Bliss

“Ho, my comrades! See the signal wavering in the sky! Reinforcements now appearing, victory is nigh.

See the mighty host advancing, satan leading on; Mighty men around us falling. Courage almost gone!

See the glorious banner waving! Hear the trumpet blow! In our Leader’s name we triumph over every foe.

Fierce and long the battle rages, but our help is near; Onward comes our great Commander, cheer, my comrades cheer!

“Hold the fort, for I am coming.” Jesus signals still; Wave the answer back to heaven. “By Thy grace we will.”

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My Faith Looks Up to Thee

 

My Faith Looks Up to Thee

Faith is complete trust or confidence in someone or something. The faith God requires of us for salvation is belief in what the Bible says about who Jesus is and what He has done for us. Faith is trusting in His grace, and forgiveness of our sins. Faith is believing God will guide, guard and direct us. Faith is trusting that He will never leave us and He will always have our best interest at heart.

Lyrics by Ray Palmer, arranged by Lowell Mason

“My faith looks up to Thee, Thou lamb of Calvary, Savior divine! Now hear me while I pray, take all my guilt away, O let me from this day be wholly Thine!

May Thy rich grace impart strength to my fainting heart, my zeal inspire; As Thou has died for me, O may my love to Thee pure, warm, and changeless be, a living Fire!

While life’s dark maze I tread, and griefs around me spread, be Thou my guide; Bid darkness turn today, Wipe sorrow’s tears away, nor let me ever stray from Thee aside.

When ends life’s transient dream, when death’s cold, sullen stream shall over me roll; Blest Savior, then, in love, fear and distrust remove; O bear me safe above, a ransomed soul!

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