At Calvary

 

At Calvary

Think of the Apostle Paul when you sing this song. It reminds me of him crucifying Christians. It reminds me of his pride in what he thought he was doing right. Then along came Jesus on the road to Damascus and asked him why he was crucifying Him. It was through his blindness and a believer that made him see, not only physically but spiritually also. Because of God’s grace and the salvation plan, Paul became just as strong in bringing others to Christ than when he was crucifying them. God’s grace extends to us and helps us see through our prideful ways. His mercy endures forever. Praise the Lord!

Lyrics by William R. Newell, arranged by Daniel B. Towner

“Years I spent in vanity and pride, caring not my Lord was crucified, knowing not it was for me He died on Calvary.

By God’s word at last my sin I learned; Then I trembled at the law I’d spurned, till my guilty soul imploring turned to Calvary.

Now I’ve given to Jesus everything, Now I gladly own Him as my King, now my raptured soul can only sing of Calvary.

Oh, the love that drew salvations plan! Oh, the grace that brought it down to man! Oh, the mighty gulf that God did span at Calvary.

Mercy there was great, and grace was free; Pardon there was multiplied to me; There my burdened soul found liberty, at Calvary.

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I'll Go Where You Want Me to Go

 

I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go

There are times when we walk into the unknown. We just don’t know what to expect. It’s the fear of being blindsided or the fear of being afraid. What will this Doctor I never met before say to me? What will be the outcome? Our anxieties can take over in moments like this, and we feel weak and completely out of our element. We know that God will be with us, we know that God does not give us any more than we can handle. Yet, for some reason our bodies take over this flight or fight feeling. Just today I experienced this and wanted so much to please God, yet I felt like I failed. God is a loving; merciful God and He knows me better than I know myself. I survived and I know God still loves me despite my human nature. Be with me and let this song soak into both of us and praise God, He never leaves us!

Lyrics by Charles H. Gabriel, arranged by Carrie E. Rounsfell

“It may not be on the mountain’s height, or over the stormy sea; It may not be at the battle’s front my Lord will have need of me; But if by a still, small voice He calls to paths I do not know, I’ll answer, dear Lord, with my hands in Thine’ I’ll go where you want me to go.

Perhaps today there are loving words which Jesus would have me speak; There may be now, in the paths of sin, some wanderer whom I should seek. O, Savior, if Thou will be my guide, Tho dark and rugged the way, my voice shall echo the message sweet, I’ll say what you want me to say.

There’s surely somewhere a lowly place in earth’s harvest- fields so wide, Where I may labor through life’s short day for Jesus, the Crucified. So, trusting my all unto Thy care, I know Thou loves me! I’ll do Thy will with a heart sincere; I’ll be what you want me to be.

I’ll go where you want me to go, dear Lord, over mountain, or plain, or sea; I’ll say what you want me to say, dear Lord, I’ll be what you want me to be.”

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Channels Only

 

Channels Only

Are you a channel for God? God places in us the willingness to serve Him and others. He doesn’t use the rich and the high and mighty; He uses normal, everyday people. He uses skater’s who’ve become paraplegic to spread the gospel. He uses Holocaust survivors for their testimonies. He can channel His Holy Spirit through you to bring others to Christ. Are you a willing vessel to step out of your comfort zone and become Christ’s channel and bring others to Him?

Lyrics by Mary E. Maxwell, arranged by Ada R. Gibbs

“How I praise Thee, precious Savior, that Thy love laid hold on me; Thou has saved and cleansed and filled me that I might Thy channel be.

Emptied that Thou should fill me, a clean vessel in Thy hand; with no power but as Thou give graciously with each command.

Witnessing Thy power to save me, setting free from self and sin; Thou who bought to possess me, In Thy fullness, Lord, come in.

Jesus, fill now with Thy Spirit hearts that full surrender know; That the streams of living water from our inner man may flow.

Channels only, blessed Master, but with all Thy wondrous power flowing through us, Thou can use us every day and every hour.”

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If Jesus Goes with Me

 

If Jesus Goes with Me

It is a lot easier to go into places where there is grief or strife. Where there is joy and peace. It is a lot easier to face your problems or fight your temptations, when you know Jesus is with you. Sometimes we don’t understand what God is doing in our lives when He puts something on our heart to do. But, God knows the beginning and the end of all things, and He promises to go with us wherever we go. Following Jesus, trusting Him and obeying Him leads to a peaceful and righteous life.

Lyrics by C. Austin Miles, arranged by C. Austin Miles

“It may be in the valley, where countless dangers hide; It may be in the sunshine that I, in peace, abide; But this one thing I know, if it be dark or fair, if Jesus is with me, I’ll go anywhere!

It maybe I must carry the blessed word of life across the burning deserts to those in sinful strife; And though it be my lot to bear my colors there, if Jesus goes with me, I’ll go anywhere!

But if it be my portion to bear my cross at home, while others bear their burdens beyond the billow’s foam, I’ll prove my faith in Him, confess His judgments fair, and, if He stays with me, I’ll stay anywhere!

It is not mine to question the judgments of my Lord, it is but mine to follow the leadings of His Word; But if to go or stay, or whether here or there, I’ll be, with my Savior. Content anywhere!

If Jesus goes with, I’ll go anywhere! “Tis heaven to me, wherever I may be, if He is there! I count it a privilege here, His cross to bear; If Jesus goes with me, I’ll go anywhere!

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I'll Put Jesus First in My Life

 

                                            I’ll Put Jesus First in My Life

There are many pleasures in life, some good, some tempting but not good. All pleasures in this world are only temporary. This is not our home. Our home is beyond this world. The only pleasure that is everlasting is the pleasure of knowing God and putting Him above all other. He must be placed first in our life, in all that we say and do if we want to have eternal life with Him in His home. The opposite of heaven is no pleasure at all. Let us strive to put Jesus first and allow the blessings to flow.

Lyrics by James D. Murch, arranged by James D. Murch

“The world all about me has now no allure; Its pleasures bring pain; its wisdom is vain; I seek a foundation that’s steadfast and sure.

The Lord Jesus died my salvation to win; He went in my stead to Calvary and bled; Redemption impels me to give up all sin.

I know there’s a home for the ransomed and blest, when death is no more, when struggle is over, for those who love Jesus and give Him their best.

Though earth’s tribulations continue each day, though pleasures may call, though evil enthrall, His grace will protect me forever and aye;

I’ll put Jesus first in my life. In all that I say, in all that I do, throughout the world of toil and strife, by day and by night, through trust in His might, I’ll put Jesus first in my life.

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I Will Follow Thee

 

                                                I Will Follow Thee

If you have ever been blindfolded and told to follow the sound of someone’s voice, you know that it takes trust, even when you don’t know where they are taking you. Our Savior will lead us in places where we have no idea where we will end up, it may be a long road, filled with challenges, maybe even heartaches. But knowing the destination is salvation in heaven, we are more willing to trust Him and let Him lead us.    

Lyrics by Johnson Oatman, Jr, arranged by Edwin O. Excell

“Savior, I will follow Thee, Thou are all the world to me; Though the way I cannot see, Savior, I will follow Thee.

Savior, I will follow Thee, though it lead me to the cross; counting all things here but dross, Savior, I will follow Thee.

Savior, I will follow Thee, though it lead through toil and tears; Through the long and weary years, Savior, I will follow Thee.

Savior, I will follow Thee till the toils of life are over; Till I reach the Golden Shore, Savior, I will follow Thee.

Follow Thee, I will follow Thee, Follow Thee, I will follow Thee, follow till the day is done, Follow till the crown is won, Savior, I will follow Thee.”

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All For Jesus

 

                                                    All For Jesus

Everything we say and do must be done with Jesus on our mind. He is not a now and then thought; He is a minute-to-minute thought. He knows us and loves us and we should always be mindful of His presence in our lives. We are to praise Him through all that we say and do. Get to know Jesus, let Him enter your life and say and do all for Jesus. You can’t go wrong!

Lyrics by Mary D. James, arranged by source unknown

“All for Jesus, all for Jesus! All my being’s ransomed powers; All my thoughts and words and doings, all my days and all my hours, all for Jesus! All for Jesus! All my days and all my hours.

Let my hands perform His bidding, let my feet run in His ways; Let my eyes see Jesus only, let my lips speak forth His praise, All for Jesus! All for Jesus! Let my lips speak forth His praise.

Since my eyes were fixed on Jesus, I’ve lost sight of all beside; So enchained my spirit’s vision, looking at the crucified. All for Jesus! All for Jesus! Looking at the crucified.

Oh, what wonder! How amazing! Jesus, glorious King of kings, deigns to call me His beloved, lets me rest beneath His wings. All for Jesus! All for Jesus! Resting now beneath His wings.

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