Take My Life, and Let It Be

 

Take My Life, and Let It Be

To be consecrated  means to be set apart or devoted to someone special. We, as Christians are to be set apart from the world. We are to devote our hands, feet, mouth and love to the service of the Lord. We are to be willing to put ourselves in God’s hands.

Lyrics by Frances R. Havergal, arranged by H. A. Cesar Malan

“Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee; Take my hands and let them move at the impulse of Thy love, at the impulse of Thy Love.

Take my feet and let them be swift and beautiful for Thee; Take my voice, and let me sing always, only for my King, always, only for my King.

Take my lips and let them be filled with messages for Thee; Take my silver and my gold, not a mite would I withhold, not a mite would I withhold.

Take my Love, my God, I pour at Thy feet its treasure store; Take myself and I will be ever only all for Thee, ever only all for Thee.

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Have Thine Own Way Lord!

 

Have Thine Own Way Lord!

If you really want to strive for perfection, then you must become like clay is to a potter. You must allow Him to mold you and make you into what you are truly meant to be. Only Jesus knows what that is and only Jesus can cleanse you of your sins and make you whole. Allow Him to be your Savior and let Him have His way with you.

Lyrics by Adelaid A. Pollard, arranged by George E. Stebbins

“ Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way! Thou are  the Potter; I am the clay, Mold me and make me after Thy will, while I am waiting, yielded and still!

Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Search me and try me, Master, today! Whiter than snow, Lord, wash me just now. As in thy presence humbly I bow.

Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Wounded and weary help me, I pray! Power all power surely is Thine! Touch me and heal me, Savior divine.

Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Hold over my being absolute sway! Fill with Thy Spirit till all shall see Christ only, always, living in me!

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Nothing Between

 

Nothing Between

Can you honestly say there is nothing between you and God? It is hard to navigate in this world when there are so many ways the world can tempt us. Self-pride is a big one that can certainly get between God and self. We must always look to God and give Him the credit for all that we do. He gives us the strength to overcome temptation. He gives us the skills to do good for others. It is not supposed to be “all about me”. It is God and if we remember that then nothing can stand between you and God.

Lyrics by C. Albert Tinsley, arranged by C. Albert Tinsley

“Nothing between my soul and the Savior, naught of this world’s delusive dreams; I have renounced all sinful pleasure, Jesus is mine; there’s nothing between.

Nothing between, like worldly pleasure, habits  of life thong’s harmless they seem, must not my heart from Him ever sever, He is my all; there’s nothing between.

Nothing between, like pride or station, self or friends shall not intervene, though it may cost me much tribulation, I am resolved; there’s nothing between.

Nothing between, even many hard trials, though the whole world against me convene; watching with prayer and much self-denial, I’ll triumph at last, with nothing between.

Nothing between my soul and the Savior, so that His blessed face may be seen; Nothing preventing the least of His favor, keep the way clear! Let nothing between.

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His Way with Thee

 

His Way with Thee

What does it mean to let Jesus have His way with you? It means surrendering all your burdens to Him. Let Him have your worries, your fears. Surrender yourself to Him so that He can save you and provide a future home for you in heaven. Serve Him with a giving heart in a manner pleasing to Him so that He would be glorified. His power will help you see that it was best that He have His way with you.

Lyrics by Cyrus S. Nesbaum, arranged by Cyrus S. Nesbaum.

“Would you live for Jesus, and be always pure and good? Would you walk with Him within the narrow road? Would you have Him bear your burden, carry all your load? Let Him have His way with thee.

Would you Have Him make you free, and follow at His call? Would you know the peace that comes by giving all? Would you have Him save you, so that you need never fall? Let Him have His way with thee.

Would you in His kingdom find a place of constant rest? Would you prove Him true in providential test? Would you in His service labor always at your best? Let Him have His way with thee.

His power can make you what you ought to be; His blood can cleanse your heart and make you free; His love can fill your soul, and you will see “Twas best for Him to have His way with thee”. Amen

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Does Jesus Care?

 

Does Jesus Care?

So many times, when we are amid a crisis, our focus turns to ourselves. It is hard to know that Jesus is with us, much less care for us. Our fears and worries take over the circumstances we are under, and it is hard to live above the circumstance and put our focus on Jesus. Jesus is always there with us, and He knows what we are going through. He is a loving compassionate Savior and will take us through to the other side of the dark place we are in. Remember God loves you and only wants what is best for you. He cares more than we realize.

Lyrics by Frank E. Graeff, arranged by J. Lincoln Hall

“Does Jesus care when my heart is pained too deeply for mirth and song; As the burdens press, and the cares distress, and the way grows weary and long?

Does Jesus care when my way is dark with a nameless dread and fear? As the daylight fades into the deep night shades, does He care enough to be near?

Does Jesus care when I’ve tried and failed to resist some temptation strong; When for my deep grief I find no relief, though my tears flow all the night long?

Does Jesus care when I’ve said “good-by” to the dearest on earth to me, and my sad heart aches till it nearly breaks, it is aught to Him, Does He see?

O yes, He cares; I know He cares; His heart is touched with my grief; When the days are weary, the long nights dreary, I know my Savior cares. He cares.”

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Leave it There

 

Leave it There

Jesus knows when we are poor; He knows when we are sick and He knows when we are oppressed by outside forces. He Knows our aches and pains and our aging body. He knows all about us  and He is there for us  every step of the way. God is our provider, protector and defender. He hears our every prayer, and He wants us to bring our burdens to Him and leave them with Him. So often, we give our burdens to Jesus and then we take them back, thinking we need to do something. All we need to do is trust Him, knowing He knows what is best for us.

Lyrics by C. Albert Tindley, arranged by C. Albert Tindley

“If the world from you withhold of its silver and its gold, and you have to get along with meager fare. Just remember, in His word, how He feeds the little bird; Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there.

If your body suffers pain and your health you can’t regain, and your soul is almost sinking in despair. Jesus knows the pain you feel. He can save and He can heal; Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there.

When your enemies assail you and your heart begins to fail. Don’t forget that God in heaven answers prayer; He will make a way for you and will lead you safely through; Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there.

When your youthful days are gone and old age is stealing on, and your body bends beneath the weight of care; He will never leave you then, He’ll go with you to the end; Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there.

Leave it there… Leave it there. Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there; If you trust and never doubt, He will surely bring you out; Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there.”

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We Gather Together

 

We Gather Together

Matthew 18:20 “For where two or three gather together in My name, there I am in the midst of them” NKJ. Whether you are in church, a Bible study, or among friends, Jesus is there with you. When we are worshiping Him, He is blessing us. He is making His will for us known and will direct us in His will. He will protect us from those who oppress us and He will fight the good fight for us. Let us gather and praise His name for He is an awesome God!

Lyrics by Theodore Baker, arranged by Edward Kremser

“We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing, He chastens and hastens His will to make known; The wicked oppressing cease from distressing, sing praises to His name, He forgets not His own.

Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining, ordaining, maintaining His kingdom divine; So, from the beginning the fight we were winning, Thou, Lord, was at our side, the glory be Thine!

We all do extol Thee, Thou leader in battle, and pray that Thou still our defender will be. Let Thy congregation escape tribulation; Thy name be ever praised, O Lord, make us free!    Amen.

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