'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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Must I Go, and Empty handed?

 

Must I Go, and Empty Handed?

Are you wasting your life in sinning and not turning to God? Have you fled from God and wasted your life in doing your own thing? At one time I believe we have all done that and now we wish we could bring back those days and have a do-over. We can’t have a do-over but we can have a revival in our life and come back stronger and better than ever. We can serve God and others and win souls for the Lord. We want to go to heaven and be with Jesus, but we don’t want to go empty handed. We want to bring others with us.

Lyrics by Charles C. Luther, arranged by George C. Stebbins

“Must I go, and empty-handed,” Thus my dear Redeemer meet? Not one day of service give Him, lay no trophy at His feet?

Not at death I shrink nor falter, for my Savior saves me now; But to meet Him empty-handed, thought of that now clouds my brow.

O the years in sinning wasted, could I but recall them now, I would give them to my Savior, to His will I’d gladly bow.

O ye saints, arouse, be earnest, up and work while yet this day; Ere the night of death overtakes thee, strive for souls while still you may.

“Must I go, and empty-handed?” Must I meet my Savior so? Not one soul with which to greet Him; Must I empty-handed go?”

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Sweeter as the Years Go By

 

Sweeter as the Years Go By

As Christians, we mature in our walk with Christ.  We realize how much Christ loves us and we can see how He saved us from our sins. As the Christians in the old days when Jesus walked this earth, the more time we spend with Christ, the more we want to know. We don’t see the miracles that Christians saw when He walked in Jerusalem, but we know they still happen. Every story we hear makes Christianity worth living. Sweeter as the years go by.

Lyrics by Leila N. Morris, arranged by Leila N. Morris

“Of Jesus’ love that sought me, when I was lost in sin; of wondrous grace that brought me back to His fold again; Of heights and depths of mercy, far deeper than the sea. And higher than the heavens, my theme shall ever be.

He trod in old Judea life’s pathway long ago; The people thronged about Him, His saving grace to know; He healed the broken-hearted and caused the blind to see; and still His great heart yearns in love for even me.

‘Twas wondrous love which led Him for us to suffer loss- to bear without a murmur the anguish of the cross; With saints redeemed in glory, let us our voices raise, till heaven and earth re-echo with our Redeemer’s praise.

Sweeter as the years go by. Sweeter as the years go by, Jesus’ love is sweeter, sweeter as the years go by.

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