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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O Sacred Head, Now Wounded

 

O Sacred Head, Now Wounded

If you are a parent, you know how to love your children unconditionally. No matter how many mistakes they make or burdens they bear, you will always love them. God knows His children and He loves us unconditionally. When Jesus went through the pain and anguish of ridicule and the grief and shame He bore for us, God never stopped loving Him. In return, how can you not love a God who loves us as much as He does. We as His children, love Him unconditionally. It all comes down to grace.

Lyrics by Hans L. Hassler, arranged by J. S. Bach

“O sacred head, now wounded, with grief and shame weighed down. Now scornfully surrounded with thorns, Thine only crown; O sacred Head, what glory, what bliss till now was Thine! Yet, though despised and gory, I joy to call Thee mine.

O noblest brow and dearest, in other days the world all feared when Thou appears; What shame on Thee is hurled! How are Thou pale with anguish, with sore abuse and scorn; How does that visage languish which once was bright as morn!

What Thou, my Lord, has suffered was all for sinners’ gain. Mine, mine was the transgression, but Thine was deadly pain. Lo, here I fall my Savior! Tis I deserve Thy place; Look on me with Thy favor, vouch-safe to me Thy grace.

What language shall I borrow to thank Thee, dearest friend, for this Thy dying sorrow, Thy pity without end? O make me Thine forever; and should I fainting be, Lord, let me never, never outlive my love to Thee.”

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Lead Me to Calvary

 

Lead Me to Calvary

It’s important to know and retain the story of Jesus. His death, burial and resurrection is the crowning event of His life. It is the story of Mary weeping and the angels guarding His tomb. It is the story of the empty tomb and His releasing of the crown of thorns to be resurrected to Heaven. It is the story of forgiveness of our sins. And the preparations He is making in heaven for us to join Him there.

Lyrics by Jennie E. Hussy, arranged by William J. Kirkpatrick

“King of my life, I crown Thee now, Thine shall the glory be; Lest I forget Thy thorn-crowned brow, lead me to Calvary.

Show me the tomb where Thou was laid, tenderly mourned and wept; Angels the robes in light arrayed guarded Thee while Thou slept.

Let me like Mary, through the gloom, come with a gift to Thee; Show to me now the empty tomb, lead me to Calvary.

May I be willing, Lord, to bear daily my cross for Thee; Even Thy cup of grief to share, Thou has borne all for me.

Lest I forget Gethsemane; Lest I forget Thine agony; Lest I forget Thy love for me, lead me to Calvary.”

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The Church's One Foundation

 

The Church’s One Foundation

If you are a child of God, then you are His church. Jesus is our foundation. It matters not what the sign on your church building says. It is the people that make up the church who believe in Jesus Christ, have accepted Him as the Lord and Savior and have been baptized. We worship as one, with the same heart and mind. We worship the same God, with the same faith and are baptized into the One who became our foundation. We take the same communion and receive God’s grace and blessings.

Lyrics by Samuel J. Stone, arranged by Samuel S. Wesley

“The Church’s one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord; She is His new creation by water and the Word; From Heaven He came and sought her to be His Holy bride; With His own blood He bought her, and for her life He died.

Elect from every nation, yet one over all the earth, her charter of salvation, One Lord, one faith, one birth; One holy name she blesses, partakes one holy food, and to one hope she presses, with every grace endued.

Mid toil and tribulation, and tumult of her war, she waits the consummation of peace forever more; Till, with the vision glorious, her longing eyes are blest, and the great church victorious shall be the church at rest.

Yet she on earth has union with God the Three in One, and mystic sweet communion with those whose rest is won; O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace that we, like them, the meek and lowly, on high my dwell with Thee. Amen

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Glorious Things of Thee Are Spokenb

 

Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken

We all have a great opportunity to speak of our Glorious Father. We are honored that He chose our vessel to dwell in and to share His eternal Love. He supplies us with all our needs, and His love is shown every day. There is no need of fear, for He is always there. He is true to His Word always.

Lyrics by John Newton, arranged by Frank Joseph Haydn

“Glorious things of thee are spoken, Zion city of our God; He, whose word cannot be broken, formed thee for His own abode; On the Rock of Ages founded, what can shake thy sure repose? With salvation’s walls surrounded, Thou may smile at all thy foes.

See, the streams of living waters, springing from eternal love, well supply thy sons and daughters, and all fear of want remove; Who can faint, while such a river ever flows their thirst assuage? Grace which, like the Lord, the Giver, never falls from age to age.

Round each habitation hovering, see the cloud and fire appear for a glory and a covering, showing that the Lord is near! Glorious things of thee are spoken, Zion, city of our God; He whose word cannot be broken, formed thee for His own abode. Amen.”

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He Died for Me

 

He Died for Me

If you were at the foot of Jesus’ Cross, would you look away from His blood stained body or would you take in His eyes? He is looking at you, and do you feel convicted, knowing it was your sins that put Him on that cross? Yes, He died on that cross because of you and me and because He wanted us to live. He died to take away those sins that put Him on the cross. Even today, when we sin, we crucify our Lord and Savior. It’s because of His grace that we are forgiven. Let us strive to be like Jesus and sin no more.

Lyrics by John Newton, arranged by Edwin O. Excell

“I saw One hanging on a tree, in agony and blood; He fixed His languid eyes on me, as near His cross I stood.

Sure, never, till my latest breath, can I forget that look; It seemed to charge me with His death, Though, not a word He spoke.

My conscience felt and owned the guilt and plunged me in despair; I saw my sins His blood had spilt and helped to nail Him there.

Alas! I knew not what I did, but now my tears are vain; Where shall my trembling soul be hid? For I the Lord have slain.

A second look He gave, which said, “I freely all forgive; This blood is for thy ransom paid, I die that thou may live.

Oh, can it be, upon a tree the Savior died for me? My soul is thrilled; my heart is filled. To think He died for me!

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Yield Not to Temptation

 

Yield Not to Temptation

Everyone is faced with temptation. It is not a sin to be tempted. It is a sin when we fall to temptation. When we resist temptation, it makes it easier to continue to resist. If you have trouble resisting temptation, it is important to look to Jesus so that He can help you through it. Our regrets come when we don’t seek Him for help. We must be choosy who we associate with, falling in with someone who cusses or uses God’s name in vain, does not reflect well on your relationship with Jesus. Look to Him for victory, for strength and comfort when you face temptation.

Lyrics by Horatio R. Palmer, arranged by Horatio R. Palmer

“Yield not to temptation, for yielding is sin, each victory will help you some other to win; Fight manfully onward, dark passions subdue, look ever to Jesus, He will carry you through.

Shun evil companions, bad language disdain, God’s name hold to reverence, nor take it in vain; Be thoughtful and earnest, kind-hearted and true, look ever to Jesus, He will carry you through.

To him that overcomes God gives a crown. Through faith we shall conquer, though often cast down; He who is our Savior, our strength will renew, look ever to Jesus, He will carry you through.

Aks the Savior to help you. Comfort, strengthen, and keep you, He is willing to aid you, He will carry you through.”

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