Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face

 

Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face

This is another Communion song. While taking communion imagine looking into Christ’s face while He is hanging on the cross. You won’t see accusations in His eyes, but eternal grace and forgiveness. Although we only take communion once a week, we should always remember His sacrifice and the fact that He is still with us.

Lyrics by Horatius Bonar, arranged by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy

“Here, O my Lord, I see Thee face to face; Here would I touch and handle things unseen; Here grasp with firmer hand the eternal grace, and all my weariness upon Thee lean.

Here would I feed upon the bread of God; Here drink with Thee the royal wine of heaven; Here would I lay aside each earthly load, here taste afresh the calm of sin forgiven.

Too soon we rise; the symbols disappear; The feast, though not love, is passed and gone; The bread and wine remove, but Thou are here, nearer than ever still my shield and sun.

Feast after feast thus comes and passes by; Yet, passing, points to the glad feast above giving sweet foretaste of the festal joy, the lamb’s great bridal feast of bliss and love.”

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How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds

 

How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds

Almost every song has the name of Jesus or is about Jesus. The beauty of singing about Jesus is the comfort it brings to wounded spirit’s and troubled individuals. If you are not listening to inspirational songs, you are missing out on the Holy Spirit’s touch. It’s the things that we listen to and watch that determine how we think. Why not place God first in what we do in our lives.

Lyrics by John Newton, arranged by alexander R. Reinagle

“How sweet the name of Jesus sounds in a believer’s ear! It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, and drives away his fear.

It makes the wounded spirit whole and calms the troubled breast; Tis manna to the hungry soul and to the weary, rest.

Dear name! The rock on which I build, my shield and hiding place; My never failing treasure, filled with boundless stores of grace!

Jesus, my Shepherd, Brother, Friend, my Prophet and Priest and King, My Lord, my life, my way, my end. Accept the praise I bring. Amen

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Communion Hymn

 

Communion Hymn

Communion is to be a holy moment designed to sup with Christ our Lord. It is a reminder of Jesus’ sacrifice He made on the cross to take away our sins. He bled and died, was buried and resurrected so that we might live again with Him in heaven. He ascended so that He could send us the Holy Spirit. He lives within us and guides and directs us daily. Let us remember to take communion in a worthy manner, honoring Him in taking it.

Lyrics by Charles McMillan, arranged by J. C. Blaker

“On this Holy Lord’s Day morning, master of the earth and sea; stand we in Thy sacred presence, hearts and souls a thirst for Thee.

As we come around this table, emblematic of Thy death; fill, o fill us with Thy Spirit, till in Thee our souls shall rest.

May this loaf and cup remind us of the sacrifice Thou made, bleeding, dying for transgression that our sins on Thee be laid.

As we look to Thee, the author of all hope and joy and peace, may our loyal consecration to Thee, never, never cease.

Grant us in this sacred service, to behold God’s love anew; May the vision fill and thrill us, till Thy holy will we do.

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Bread of Heaven

 

Bread Of Heaven

“Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. give us this day our daily bread.” Matthew 6:9. Our daily bread is the Word of God. When we feast on the Word of God, we are soaking everything up in our Love for the Lord. We learn so much from His word and we learn to praise and worship Him in honor and truth.

Lyrics by Joseph Conder, arranged by Xavier Schnyder

“Bread of heaven, on Thee we feed, for Thy flesh is meat indeed; Ever let our souls be fed with this true and living bread.

Vine of heaven, Thy blood supplies this blest cup of sacrifice; Lord, Thy wounds our healing give, to Thy cross we look and live.

Day by Day, with strength supplied through the life of Him who died, Lord of life, O let us be rooted, grafted, built on Thee!”

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According to Thy Gracious Word

 

According to Thy Gracious Word

In everything we say and do we must remember Jesus and His great sacrifice for us. When we take of the communion, we remember that He died not just for one but for all. He took on the sins of the whole world. No one other than Jesus could have done that, so we remember that all the pain He suffered, He did for you and me.

Lyrics by James Montgomery, arranged by Henry W. Greatorex’s Collection

“According to Thy gracious word, in meek humility, this will I do, my dying Lord, I will remember Thee.

Thy body, broken for my sake, my bread from heaven shall be; Thy testamental cup I take, and thus remember Thee.

When to the cross I turn my eyes, and rest on Calvary, O Lamb of God, my sacrifice, I must remember Thee

Remember Thee, and all Thy pains, and all Thy love to me; Yea, while I breathe, a pulse remains will I remember Thee.

And when these failing lips grow dumb, and mind and memory flee, when Thou shall in Thy kingdom come, Jesus, remember me.”

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Follow On

 

Follow On

When you put your faith and trust in Jesus you will have no fears. You will follow Him wherever He leads you and all will turn out for the good because you know you have been called according to His purpose. It is good to remember that Christ is always near and will never leave you or forsake you.

Lyrics by W.O. Cushing, arranged by Robert Lowry

“Down in the valley with my Savior I would go, where the flowers are blooming and the sweet waters flow; Everywhere He leads me I would follow on, follow on. Walking in His footsteps till the crown be won.

Down in the valley with my Savior I would go, where the storms are sweeping and the dark waters flow; With His hand to lead me I will never, never fear, danger cannot fright me if my Lord is near.

Down in the valley, or upon the mountain steep, close beside my Savior would my soul ever keep; He will lead me safely in the path that He has trod, up to where they gather on the hills of God.

Follow! Follow! I would follow Jesus! Anywhere, everywhere, I would follow on! Follow! Follow! I would follow Jesus! Everywhere He leads me I would follow on!

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Blest Be the Tie That Binds

 

Blest Be the Tie That Binds

If you are part of a church family, then you know how important fellowship is. We all come together to worship the same God in Spirit and in truth. We praise Him together with one heart and we bear each other’s burdens. Our prayers go up in unison for those we love so much. If you are not part of a church family, I encourage you to listen to God’s leading and go where He sends you. There are many church buildings out there, but only one family and that is the family that believes in Jesus Christ and is building a relationship with Him to receive eternal life.

Lyrics by John Fawcett, arranged by Lowell Mason

“Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love; The fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above.

Before our Father’s throne, we pour our ardent prayers; Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, our comforts and our cares.

We share our mutual woes, our mutual burdens bear; And often for each other flows the sympathizing tear.

When we asunder part, it gives us inward pain; But we shall still be joined in heart, and hope to meet again. Amen”

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O, Master Let Me Walk with Thee

 

O, Master, Let Me Walk with Thee

In today’s world there are many people who need help. Having worked in an office where we house people, we hear of many people that are homeless, distressed and no where to go. There is a great need for people who need to be fed, clothed and sheltered. Even though we cannot help everyone, there is always a way to volunteer our time and wealth with others.  In so doing, we can help them get to know Christ who works within us while helping them.

Lyrics by Washington Gladden, arranged by H. Percy Smith

“O Master, let me walk with Thee in lowly paths of service free; Tell me Thy secret; help me bear the strain of toil, the fret of care.

Help me the slow of heart to move by some clear, winning word of love; Teach me the wayward feet to stay and guide them in the homeward way.

Teach me Thy patience! Still with Thee in closer, dearer company, in work that keeps faith sweet and strong, in trust that triumphs over wrong.

In hope that sends a shining ray far down the future’s broadening way, in peace that only Thou can give, with Thee, O Master, let me live.”

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In The Garden

 

In The Garden

This is my favorite song. When I sing this song, I picture myself walking in God’s garden and Jesus coming along side me to hold my hand and tell me I am His own. I don’t believe any of us will understand true happiness until we are in the presence of Jesus Christ our Savior. Can you see yourself walking and talking with Jesus? I hope you can.

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

“I come to the garden alone, while the dew is still on the roses, and the voice I hear, falling on  my ear, the Son of God discloses.

He speaks and the sound of His voice is so sweet the birds hush their singing, and the melody that He gave to me within my heart is ringing.

I’d stay in the garden with Him though the night around me be falling But He bids me go; Through the voice of woe His voice to me is calling.

And He walks with me, and He talks with me, and He tells me I am His own, and the joy we share as we tarry there, none other has ever known.

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The Touch of His Hand on MIne

 

The Touch of His Hand on Mine

When my husband was living his last days, the only way I could sleep was while I had my hands clasped together, I felt God’s presence in that hand. He held my hand every night and since then. I cannot have a peaceful night if God’s hands aren’t clasped with mine. Even better when I hug myself it is God’s arms that surround me.

Lyrics by Jessie B. Pounds, arranged by Henry P. Morton

“There are days so dark that I seek in vain for the face of my Friend Divine; But though darkness hide He is there to guide by the touch of His hand on mine.

There are times, when tired of the toilsome road, that for ways of the world I pine; But He draws me back to the upward track by the touch of His hand on mine.

When the way is dim, I cannot see through the mist of His wise design, how my glad heart yearns and my faith returns by the touch of His hand on mine.

In the last sad hour, as I stand alone where the powers of death combine, while the dark waves roll, He will guide my soul by the touch of His hand on mine.

Oh, the touch of His hand on mine! Oh, the touch of His hand on mine! There is grace and power in the trying hour, in the touch of His hand on mine. Amen”

 

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Walking Alone at Eve

 

Walking Alone at Eve

Have you ever walked alone and noticed all of God’s handiwork around you, above you? Looking up at the blue skies, seeing clouds, possibly stars later in the night. All of it belongs to God and He shares it as His love to us. This song reminds me of other songs like “In the Garden” and “My God and I”. All beautiful songs that depict how it will be with God in heaven. I want to be part of that someday. To walk with Jesus in the garden to see how His creations come to life through His love.

Lyrics by Thomas R. Sweatmon, arranged by Wiiliam Washington Slater

“Walking alone at eve and viewing the skies afar; Bidding the darkness come to welcome each silver star; I have a great delight in the wonderful scenes above, God in His power and might is showing His truth and love.

Sitting alone at eve and dreaming the hours away, watching the shadows falling now at the close of day; God in His mercy comes with His Word He is drawing near, spreading His love and truth around me and everywhere.

Closing my eyes at eve and thinking of Heaven’s grace, longing to see my Lord, yes, meeting Him face to face; Trusting Him as my all wheresoever my footsteps roam, pleading with Him to guide me on to the Spirit’s home!

O for a home with God, a place in His courts to rest. Sure, in a safe abode with Jesus and the blest; Fest for a weary soul once redeemed by the Savior’s love, Where I’ll be pure and whole and live with my God above!

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Beneath the Cross of Jesus

 

Beneath the Cross of Jesus

As Christians we take the place under Christ’s cross. It is the center of salvation, comfort and Christian identity. It shows us God’s wondrous love and our own worthlessness. We live in God’s grace, and all glory goes to Him.

Lyrics by Elizabeth C. Clephane, arranged by Frederick C. Maker

“Beneath the cross of Jesus, I fain would take my stand, the shadow of a mighty Rock within a weary land; A home within the wilderness, a rest upon the way, from the burning of the noonday heat, and the burden of the day.

Upon that cross of Jesus mine eye at times can see the very dying form of One who suffered there for me; And from my smitten heart with tears two wonders I confess, the wonders of His glorious love, and my own worthlessness.

I take, O cross thy shadow for my abiding place; I ask no other sunshine than the sunshine of His face; Content to let the world go by, to know no gain nor loss, my sinful self my only shame, My glory all the cross.”

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Faith is the Victory!

 

Faith is the Victory!

Christians arise! Arm yourself with the Word of God. It is our shield and protector. God’s truth abounds and our faith increases. In every battle that was orchestrated in God’s word became a victory when the soldiers’ eyes were on the Lord. Our battles are won by God when our faith stands tall and shouts the words of God. Turn to Him and we’ll vanquish all the hosts of night, in Jesus’ conquering name.

Lyrics by John H. Yates, arranged by Ira D. Sankey

“Encamped along the hills of light, ye Christian soldiers, rise, and press the battle ere the night shall veil the glowing skies. Against the foe in vales below let all our strength be hurled; Faith is the victory, we know, that overcomes the world.

His banner over us is love, our sword the word of God; We tread the road the saints above with shouts of triumph trod, by faith, they like a whirlwind’s breath, swept on every field; The faith by which they conquered death. Is still our shining shield.

On every hand the foe we find drawn up in dread array; Let tents of ease be left behind, and onward to the fray. Salvation’s helmet on each head, with truth all girt about, the earth shall tremble beneath our tread, and echo with our shout.

To him that overcomes the foe, white raiment shall be given; Before the angels he shall know His name confessed in heaven. Then onward from the hills of light, our hearts with love-aflame; We’ll vanquish all the hosts of night, in Jesus’ conquering name.

Faith is the victory! Faith is the victory! Oh, glorious victory that overcomes the world.

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Faith of Our Fathers

 

Faith of Our Fathers

Many of our forefathers had a faith in God that we can emulate. Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son for God. Daniel was thrown into the lion’s den because of his faith. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were thrown into a fiery furnace because of their faith. The Bible is filled with many people, men and women alike that put God first in their life and kept their faith until their death. Praise God for His word and the many examples it has laid out for us.

Lyrics by Frederick W. Faber, arranged by Henri F. Hemy

“Faith of our fathers! Living still in spite of dungeon, fire and sword; O how our hearts beat high with joy whenever we hear that glorious word! Faith of our Fathers! Holy faith! We will be true to thee till death!

Our fathers, chained in prisons dark, were still in heart and conscience free; How sweet would be their children’s fate, if they, like them, could die for thee! Faith of our fathers! Holy faith! We will be true to thee till death!

Faith of our fathers, we will strive to win all nations unto thee! And through the truth that comes from God mankind shall then indeed be free; Faith of our fathers! Holy faith! We will be true to thee till death!

Faith of our fathers! We will love both friend and foe in all our strife, and preach thee, too, as love knows how, by kindly words and virtuous life; Faith of our Fathers! Holy faith! We will be true to thee till death!

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Sun of My Soul

 

Sun of My Soul

When we go to bed at night, we could be dead tired but then once in bed our mind starts to wander and our thoughts summarize what we did that day and what problems we encountered. If we allow it, our sleep might seem far away. But, if we turn our focus to God and all that He did for us that day and where He’ll be when we do sleep, we lose ourselves in heavenly thoughts and sleep is peaceful.

Lyrics by John Keble, arranged by Katholisches Gesangbuch

“Son of my soul! Thou Savior dear, it is not night if Thou be near; O may no earth-born cloud arises, to hide Thee from my servant’s eyes.

When the soft dews of kindly sleep my weary eyelids gently steep, be my last thought, how sweet to rest forever on my Savior’s breast.

Abide with me from morn till eve, for without Thee I cannot live; Abide with me when night is nigh, for without Thee I dare not die.

Be near to bless us when we wake, ere through the world our way we take; till, in the ocean of Thy love, we lose ourselves in heaven above. Amen.”

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Now The Day Is Over

 

Now The Day Is Over

The God who made heaven and earth is our shadow by day and our protector by night. He gives the weary, rest and helps us sleep in peace. He grants our children blessed thoughts of Him and sends His angels to keep vigilance over us at night. In the morning His mercies are new forevermore.

Lyrics by Sabine Baring-Gould, arranged by Joseph Barnby

“Now the day is over, night is drawing night. Shadows of the evening steal across the sky.

Jesus, give the weary calm and sweet repose; With Thy tenderest blessing may our eyelids close.

Grant to little children visions bright of Thee; Guard the sailors tossing on the deep blue sea.

Through the long night watches, may Thine angels spread their wings above me, watching around my bed.

When the morning wakens, then may I arise pure and fresh and sinless in Thy holy eyes.  Amen”

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As Creatures of Our God and King

 

As Creatures of Our God and King

Psalm 69:34 “Let heaven and earth praise Him, The seas and everything in them.” Psalm 47:7 “For God is the King of all the earth, sing praises with understanding.” Let us consider all that God, our King has created. The Sun, the moon, the wind, the clouds, the fire and mankind with tender hearts who love and praise their creator. All you who are troubled and weary, remember your creator and thank Him with humbleness of heart.

Lyrics by William H. Draper, arranged by Ralph V. Williams

“All creatures of our God and King, lift up your voice and with us sing, Alleluia! Alleluia! Thou burning sun with golden beam, Thou silver moon with softer gleam!

O praise Him! O praise Him! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Thou rushing wind that art so strong, Ye clouds that sail in heaven along, O praise Him, Alleluia! Thou rising moon, in praise rejoice, Ye lights of evening, find a voice!

Thou flowing water, pure and clear, make music for thy Lord to hear, O praise Him! Alleluia! Thou fire so masterful and bright, that gives man both warmth and light.

And all ye men of tender heart, forgiving others, take your part, O praise Him! Alleluia! Ye who long pain and sorrow bear, praise God and on Him cast your care!

Let all things their Creator bless, and worship Him in humbleness, O praise Him! Alleluia! Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son, and praise the Spirit, three in One!

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Day is Dying in the West

 

Day is Dying in the West

The day is spent and night is coming. The stars come out and Heaven is watching. Don’t forget your prayers. Let go of all your cares. God can handle all of it. God’s love envelops us while we sleep. God never sleeps but is there with us and granting us grace and mercy every night. They are new every morning.

Lyrics by Mary A. Lathbury, arranged by William F. Sherwin

“Day is dying in the west; Heaven is touching earth with rest; Wait and worship while the night sets her evening lamps alight through all the sky.

Lord of life, beneath the dome of the universe, Thy home, gather us, who seek Thy face, to the fold of Thy embrace, for Thou are nigh.

While the deepening shadows fall, heart of love, enfolding all, through the glory and the grace of the stars that veil Thy face, our hearts ascend.

When forever from our sight pass the stars, the day, the night, Lord of angels, on our eyes let eternal morning rise, and shadows end!

Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts! Heaven and earth are full of Thee! Heaven and earth are praising Thee, o Lord most high! Amen.”

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I Know That My Redeemer Liveth

 

I Know That My Redeemer Liveth

As a Christian I believe that the Bible is true and faithful in God’s word. I know that Jesus will one day come again to this earth and He will gather up all His followers. I know that even if I die before that beautiful day, I will be with Jesus and He has prepared a room just for me. His promises have never failed.

Lyrics by Jessie B. Pounds, arranged by James H. Fillmore

“I know that my Redeemer lives, and on the earth again shall stand; I know eternal life He gives, that grace and power are in His hand.

 I know His promise never fails, the word He speaks, it cannot die; though cruel death my flesh assails, yet I shall see Him by and by.

I know my mansion He prepares, that where He is there, I may be; O wondrous thought, for me He cares, and He at last will come for me.

I know, I know that Jesus lives, and on the earth again shall stand; I know, I know that life He gives, that grace and power are in His hand.”

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Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain

 

Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain

God had led the twelve tribes of Israel out of slavery under the Pharoah’s hand, to freedom to freely worship and follow God. Jesus escaped the prison of the grave and was resurrected so that we might be forgiven of our sins and have the freedom to freely worship and follow Him. Today, He invites us to join Him in the plan of Salvation so that we can freely live in the New Jerusalem and worship Him in songs of praise.

Lyrics by John M. Neale, arranged by Arthur S. Sullivan

“Come, ye faithful, raise the strain of triumphant gladness; God has brought Israel into joy from sadness, loosed from Pharoah’s bitter yoke Jacob’s son and daughters, led them with unmoistened foot through the Red Sea waters.

It’s the spring of souls today; Christ has burst His prison. And from three day’s sleep in death as a sun has risen, all the winter of our sins, long and dark, is flying from His light, to whom we give laud and praise undying.

Now the queen of seasons, bright with the day of splendor, with the royal feast of feasts, comes its joy to render; Comes to glad Jerusalem, who with true affection welcomes in unwearied strains Jesus’ resurrection.

Alleluia now to Thee, Christ, our King immortal, who has passed the gates of death and the tomb’s sealed portal; Who, though never door unclose, in the assembly standing, breathes on Thy friend the peace past all understanding. Amen”

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