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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Jesus Calls Us

 

Jesus Calls Us

In this world we will have struggles and will get weary. Jesus calls us to look to Him when times are hard. It’s not bad to ask others for advice but Jesus wants us to search Him and His words, to put away the things and worldly suggestions that we adore more than Him. He wants us to lean on Him so that in our joys and sorrows, we will know that He cares for us and will grant us His mercy. Jesus calls us to follow Him and to love Him more than anything else.

Lyrics by Cecil F. Alexander, arranged by William H. Jude

“Jesus calls us; over the tumult of our life’s wild, restless sea, Day by day His sweet voice sounds, saying “Christian follow me.”

Jesus calls us from the worship of the vain world’s golden store, from each idol that would keep us, saying, Christian, “love me more.”

In our joys and in our sorrows, days of toil and hours of ease, still He calls, in cares and pleasures, “Christian, love me more than these.”

Jesus calls us; by thy mercies, Savior, may we hear Thy call, give our hearts to Thy obedience, serve and love Thee best of all.”

 

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Take Time to Be Holy

 

Take Time to Be Holy

What does it mean to take time to be Holy? To me it means to be in communication with God every minute of the day. To allow Him to guide you into making good decisions and speaking the right words to others. To allow Him to fight your battles for you by surrendering your worries to Him. To commune with other saints and bless them with your prayers and your many kindnesses. To receive God’s love and to share it with others.

Lyrics by William D. Longstaff, arranged by George C. Stebbins

“Take time to be holy, speak often with thy Lord; Abide in Him always, and feed on His Word. Make friends of God’s children; Help those who are weak; Forgetting in nothing His blessing to seek.

Take time to be holy, the world rushes on; Spend much time in secret with Jesus alone; By looking to Jesus, like Him thou shall be; Thy friends in thy conduct His likeness shall see.

Take time to be holy let Him be thy guide, and run not before Him, whatever betide; In joy or in sorrow, still follow thy Lord, and, looking to Jesus, still trust in His Word.

Take time to be holy, be calm in thy soul; Each thought and each motive beneath His control; Thus led by His Spirit to fountains of love, thou soon shall be fitted for service above.”

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As a Volunteer

 

As a Volunteer

God is calling you. Whether it is to join the fight in the military or right at your home front, God is calling you. No matter what you do in life, God will give you the strength and skills to do it. It maybe He is calling you to be a prayer warrior, or a giving hand to those in need. He may be calling you to rescue a lost soul or care for the dying. God is calling you to stand beside Him and do whatever He has in store for you. If you answer the call, when we gather in heaven a crown of glory will be waiting there for you.

Lyrics by W. S. Brown, arranged by Charles H. Gabriel

“A call for loyal soldiers comes to one and all; Soldiers for the conflict, will you heed the call! Will you answer quickly with a ready cheer,

Yes, Jesus calls for soldiers who are filled with power, soldiers who will serve Him every day and hour; He will not forsake you, He is ever near;

He calls you, for He loves you with a heart most kind, He whose heart was broken, broken for mankind; Now, just now He calls you, calls in accents clear;

And when the war is over, and the victory won, when the true and faithful gather one by one, He will crown with glory all who there appear;

Will you be enlisted as a volunteer? A volunteer for Jesus, a soldier true! Others have enlisted, why not you? Jesus is the captain, we will never fear; Will you be enlisted as a volunteer? Amen

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There is a Green Hill Far Away

 

There is a Green Hill Far Away

Jesus Christ is the only one who could have died for us to take away our sins. We don’t know the extent of the pain and anguish that He suffered for us, but we do know that it took someone who loved us so much that He was willing to die for us. There is none other good enough or strong enough to do what He did for us. There might be a time when you might feel you would take a loved one’s place to die so they won’t suffer so much, but could you really? Jesus saved us and He is the only one that can truly save us from our sins and suffering.

Lyrics by Cecil F. Alexander, arranged by George C. Stebbins

“There is a green hill far away, without a city wall, where the dear Lord was crucified, who died to save us all.

We may not know we cannot tell what pains He had to bear; but we believe it was for us He hung and suffered there.

He died that we might be forgiven, He died to make us good, that we might go at last to Heaven, saved by His precious blood.

There was no other good enough, to pay the price of sin; He only could unlock the gate of Heaven and let us in.

Oh, dearly has He loved, and we must love Him too; And trust in His redeeming blood, and try His works to do.”

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Surely Goodness and Mercy

 

Surely Goodness and Mercy

When Jesus finds us where we are, He leads us on the path to Heaven. At times, we stray from the path and we get weary. God gives us the strength that we need to get through the day. He takes us by hand and guides us every step of the way. He offers His protection. Then in the end He leads us safely to the mansion He has prepared for us.

Lyrics by John W. Peterson, arranged by Alfred B. Smith

“A pilgrim was I and a wandering, in the cold night of sin I did roam, when Jesus the kind Shepherd found me, and now I am on my way home.

He restoreth my soul when I’m weary, He giveth me strength day by day, He leads me beside the still waters, He guards me each step of the way.

When I walk through the dark lonesome valley, my Savior will walk with me there; And safely His great hand will lead me to the mansions He’s gone to prepare.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days, all the days of my life; surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days, all the days of my life. And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever, and I shall feast at the table spread for me, surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days, all the days of my life. All the days, all the days of my life.”

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