Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed?

 

Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed?

When we think about our life, all that we did in the past, what we are doing now, and whether we are worthy to have someone suffer and die for us, we should be humbled. We should get down on our knees and thank Jesus for thinking us worthy of His sacrifice. Christ didn’t only bear our sins upon the cross, but the sins of the whole world. What a burden to carry on one’s shoulders. He bled for us because He Loves us. He died for us so that we can be rid of our sins. All that He did for us we can never repay. We can only give ourselves to Him and put all our faith and trust in Him.

Lyrics by Isaac Watts, arranged by Ralph E. Hudson

“Alas! And did my Savior bleed? And did my Sovereign die? Would He devote that sacred head for such a worm as I?

Was it for crimes that I have done He groaned upon the tree? Amazing pity! Grace unknown! And love beyond degree!

Well might the sun in darkness hide, and shut His glories in, when Christ, the mighty Maker died for man the creature’s sin.

But drops of grief can never repay the debt of love I owe; Here, Lord, I give myself to Thee, - ‘Tis all that I can do.

At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light, and the burden of my heart rolled away, It was there by faith I received my sight, and now I am happy all the day!

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We Three Kings of Orient Are

 

We Three Kings of Orient Are

A very popular song indeed. It tells of three Kings from the Orient that came bearing gifts to baby Jesus. The Gifts were Frankincense, Myrrh and Gold. Frankincense was used to consecrate the priests and as an ingredient in the grain offering that was presented to the Lord. Myrrh was the main ingredient in holy anointing oil; it was used as a perfume and embalming. Gold was the symbol of kingship and wealth. It was a precious metal reserved for royalty and those of high status.

Lyrics by John H. Hopkins, arranged by John H. Hopkins

“We three kings of Orient are, bearing gifts we traverse afar field and fountain, moor and mountain, following yonder star.

Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain, gold I bring to crown Him again, King forever, ceasing never over us all to reign.

Frankincense to offer have I, Incense owns a deity nigh; Prayer and praising, all men raising, worship Him, God on high.

Myrrh is mine; its bitter perfume breathes a life of gathering gloom; sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying, sealed in the stone-cold tomb.

Glorious now behold Him arise, King and God and sacrifice; Alleluia, Alleluia! Peals through the earth and skies.

O star of wonder, star of night, star with loyal beauty bright, westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect light.

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Tell Me the Old, Old Story

 

Tell Me the Old, Old Story

Have you told the story of Jesus? It may be an old story but to a soon-to-be believer or a new believer, it may be a fresh new story. Remember to tell them about how he came to earth and was born of a virgin. How He grew up and preached in the temples when He was only 12 years old. Tell them about His ministry and how He trained 12 apostles, (all ordinary men) to talk about Him and to go into all the world and preach the good news of Jesus. Don’t forget how He was crucified and washed away our sins. Please don’t forget to tell them that He arose from the grave and now lives today and is waiting for them at the throne of God.

Lyrics by Catherine Hankey, arranged by William H. Doane

“Tell me the old, old story, of unseen things above, of Jesus and His glory, of Jesus and His love; Tell me the story simply, as to a little child, for I am weak and weary, and helpless and defiled.

Tell me the story slowly, that I may take it in- that wonderful redemption, God’s remedy for sin; Tell me the story often, for I forget so soon, the early dew of morning has passed away at noon.

Tell me the story, with earnest tones and grave; Remember I’m the sinner whom Jesus came to save; Tell me the story always, if you would really be, in any time of trouble, a comforter to me.

Tell me the same old story, when you have cause to fear that this world’s empty glory is costing me too dear; Yes, and when that world’s glory is dawning on my soul, tell me the old, old story; Christ Jesus makes thee whole.

Tell me the old, old story. Tell me the old, old story, tell me the old, old story of Jesus and His love.”

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Lead On, O King Eternal

 

Lead On, O King Eternal

I can see the Israelites singing this song when they left Egypt and wandered in the wilderness for forty years. Yes, they had their struggles but when their faith was strong, they sang praises to God who brought them across the Red Sea and healed the waters to drink. They surely praised Him when He fed them quail from the heavens. They  believed He helped them fight their wars and led them on to victory. God was with them all the way and His grace abounded, and He gave them peace. Now His Israelite children are worshiping Him in heaven and will, if not already, receive their crowns.

Lyrics by Ernest W. Shurtleff, arranged by Henry Smart

“Lead on, O King Eternal, the day of march has come; Henceforth in fields of conquest thy tents shall be our home. Through days of preparation thy grace has made us strong, and now, O King Eternal, we lift our battle song.

Lead on, O King Eternal, till sin’s fierce war shall cease, and holiness shall whisper the sweet amen of peace; for not with swords loud clashing, nor roll of stirring drums; with deeds of love and mercy, the heavenly kingdom comes.

Lead on, O King Eternal, we follow, not with fears; for gladness breaks like morning where’re Thy face appears; Thy cross is lifted o’er us; we journey in its light; The crown awaits the conquest; Lead on, O God of might.

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O Love That Will Not Let Me Go

 

O Love That Will Not Let Me Go

No matter who you are or what you have done, God will always love you. We owe it to God to give our life to Him as He gave His Son to us to take away our sins. He has watched us daily and helped us through many trials and much pain. We cannot hide from Him but gives us every opportunity to praise Him and glorify Him in all that we do.

Lyrics by George Matheson, arranged by Albert L. Peace

“O Love that will not let me go, I rest my weary soul on Thee; I give Thee back the life I owe, that in Thine Ocean depths its flow may richer, fuller be.

O light that follows all my way, I yield my flickering torch to Thee; My heart restores its borrowed ray, that in Thy sunshine’s glow its day may brighter, fairer be.

O joy that seeks me through pain, I cannot close my heart to Thee; I trace the rainbow through the rain, and feel the promises is not in vain that morn shall tearless be.

O cross that lifted my head, I dare not ask to hide from Thee; I lay in dust life’s glory dead, and from the ground there blossoms red life that shall endless be.

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It Is Well with My Soul

 

It Is Well with My Soul

I love this song. It is a good reminder that when things go wrong or when I look back at my sins, that Jesus’ death on the cross overcame all that I must endure here on earth. It is a wonderful feeling to know that God is always in control, and He has forgiven me of my sins. Someday all our clouds will be rolled back as a scroll, the trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend. When we ponder all of this it is easy to say, “It is well with my soul!”

Lyrics by Horatio G. Spafford, arranged by Philip P. Bliss

"When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, it is well with my soul.

Though satan should buffet, tho’ trials should come, let this blest assurance control, That Christ has regarded my helpless estate, and hath shed His own blood for my soul.

My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought – my sin-not in part, but the whole, is nailed to the cross and I bear it no more, Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!

And, Lord, haste the day when the faith shall be sight, the clouds be rolled back as a scroll, the trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend, “Even so” it is well with my soul.

It is well… with my soul, … it is well, it is well with my soul."

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Some Day!

 

Some Day!

(Beautiful Isle of Somewhere)

"Soon" refers to something happening in the future, such as nightfall or the arrival of Winter. We are all waiting for something to happen soon. Soon, it will be Thanksgiving, soon it will be Christmas. Soon, Jesus will come in all His glory and call His people Home. Soon, we will all be spending eternity either in heaven or hell. All of God’s children will go to heaven and face Jesus in person. It is by God’s grace that we will be saved. All people are God’s creation, but not all are God’s children. Those who do not have a relationship with Jesus, belong to satan. They are satan’s children. Turn to Jesus and follow Him now.

Lyrics by Jessie B. Pounds and Avis Be. Christensen, arranged by J. S. Fearis

“Somewhere the sun is shining, somewhere the song-birds dwell; Hush, then, thy sad repining, God lives and all is well.

Soon will earth’s night be over, soon will the morning dawn; soon will the Christ of glory call His redeemed ones home.

There amid Heaven’s beauties they shall behold His face, and through eternal ages sing of His wondrous grace.

Some day! Some day! We shall behold His glory! Come again, evermore to reign, all will be the wondrous glory!

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