ALLELUIA ASHES
1. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. 1. We rise again from ashes, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. from the good we’ve failed to do. We rise again from ashes, 2. How I Love Him . . . to create ourselves anew. 3. He's my Savior . . . If all our world is ashes, 4. I will praise Him . . . then must our lives be true, 5. My Redeemer . . . an offering of ashes, an offering to you. 6. Come, Lord Jesus . . . 2. We offer you our failures, we offer you attempts, ALLELUIA, HE IS COMING the gifts not fully given, the dreams not fully dreamt. 1. I looked up, and I saw my Lord a'comin', Give our stumblings direction, I looked up, give our visions wider view, And I saw my Lord a'comin' down the road. an offering of ashes, an offering to you.
(Chorus) 3. Then rise again from ashes, Alleluia, He is comin'. let healing come to pain, Alleluia, He is comin'. though spring has turned to winter, Alleluia, He is comin'. and sunshine turned to rain. Alleluia, He is here. The rain we’ll use for growing, and create the world anew 2. I looked up, and I saw my Lord a'weepin', from an offering of ashes, an offering to you. I looked up, And I saw my Lord a'weepin' for my sins. 4. Thanks be to the Father, who made us like himself. 3. I looked up, and I saw my Lord a'dyin', Thanks be to his Son, I looked up, who saved us by his death. And I saw my Lord a'dyin' on the cross. Thanks be to the Spirit who creates the world anew 4. I looked up, and I saw my Lord a'risin', from an offering of ashes, an offering to you. I looked up, And I saw my Lord a'risin' from the grave.
Page 1 BE NOT AFRAID BIND US TOGETHER 1. You shall cross the barren desert, But you shall not die of thirst. (Chorus) You shall wander far in safety, Bind us together Lord, bind us together Though you do not know the way. With cords that cannot be broken. You shall speak your words to foreign men Bind us together Lord, bind us together; And they will understand. Bind us together with love. You shall see the face of God and live. There is only one God. (Chorus) There is only one King. Be not afraid. I go before you always. There is only one Body. Come follow Me, and I will give you rest. That is why we sing.
2. If you pass through raging waters in the sea (Repeat chorus) You shall not drown. If you walk amid the burning flames, You shall not be harmed. BLESSED ASSURANCE If you stand before the pow'r of hell And death is at your side, 1. Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine, Know that I am with you through it all. Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, 3. Blessed are your poor, Born of His spirit, washed in His blood. For the Kingdom shall be theirs. Blest are you that weep and mourn, (Chorus) For one day you shall laugh. This is my story, this is my song, And if wicked men insult and hate you Praising my Savior all the day long; All because of Me, This is my story, this is my song, Blessed, blessed are you! Praising my Savior all the day long.
2. Perfect submission, perfect delight, BE STILL, MY SOUL Visions of rapture now burst on my sight; Angels descending, bring from above Echoes of mercy, whispers of love. 1. Be still, my soul; the Lord is on thy side; Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain; 3. Perfect submission, all is at rest, Leave to thy God to order and provide; I in my Savior am happy and blest; In every change He faithful will remain. Watching and waiting, looking above, Be still, my soul; thy best, thy heavenly, Friend Filled with His goodness, lost in His love. Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end. 2. Be still, my soul; thy God doth undertake To guide the future as He has the past. Thy hope, thy confidence, let nothing shake; All now mysterious shall be bright at last. Be still, my soul; the waves and winds still know His voice who ruled them while He dwelt below.
BEHOLD WHAT MANNER OF LOVE
Behold what manner of love The Father has given unto us. (REPEAT) That we should be called The children of God. (REPEAT)
Page 2 BLEST BE THE TIE THAT BINDS BRETHREN, WE HAVE MET TO WORSHIP 1. Blest be the tie that binds Our hearts in Christian love: 1. Brethren, we have met to worship The fellowship of kindred minds And adore the Lord our God. Is like to that above. Will you pray with all your power, While we try to preach the Word? 2. Before our Father's throne All is vain unless the Spirit We pour our ardent prayers; of the Holy One comes down; Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, Brethren, pray, and holy manna Our comforts and our cares. Will be showered all around.
3. We share each other's woes, 2. Sisters, will you join and help us? Each other's burdens bear, Moses’ sister aided him; And often for each other flows Will you help the trembling mourners The sympathizing tear. Who are struggling hard with sin? Tell them all about the Savior, 4. When we are called to part, Tell them that He will be found; It gives us inward pain; Sisters, pray, and holy manna But we shall still be joined in heart, Will be showered all around. And hope to meet again. 3. Let us love our God supremely; Let us love each other too. Let us love and pray for sinners BREAK THOU THE BREAD OF LIFE ‘Til Our God makes all things new. Then He’ll call us home to heaven; 1. Break Thou the bread of life, At His table we’ll sit down. Dear Lord, to me, Christ will gird himself and serve us As Thou didst break the loaves beside the With sweet manna all around. sea; Beyond the sacred page I seek Thee Lord; My spirit pants for Thee, O living Word.
2. Bless Thou the truth, dear Lord, To me, to me, As Thou didst bless the bread by Galilee; Then shall all bondage cease, All fetters fall; And I shall find my peace, my all in all.
3. Thou art the bread of life, O Lord to me; Thy holy Word the truth that saveth me; Give me to eat and live With Thee above; Teach me to love Thy truth, for Thou art love.
4. O send Thy Spirit, Lord, Now unto me, That He may touch my eyes and make me see; Show me the truth concealed Within Thy word, For in Thy book revealed I see Thee, Lord.
Page 3 DO LORD DOWN IN MY HEART
(Chorus) 1. I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy, Do Lord, O Do Lord, O Do remember me. down in my heart, Do Lord, O Do Lord, O Do remember me. down in my heart, Do Lord, O Do Lord, O Do remember me down in my heart. Look away beyond the blue. I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy, down in my heart, 1. I've got a home in glory land down in my heart to stay. That outshines the sun. I've got a home in glory land (Chorus) That outshines the sun. And I'm so happy, so very happy, I've got a home in glory land I have the love of Jesus in my heart That outshines the sun. (Down in my heart). Look away beyond the blue. And I'm so happy, so very happy, I have the love of Jesus in my heart! 2. I took Jesus as my Savior, You take Him too . . . 2. I've got the peace that passeth understanding . . . 3. I've got a heavenly father 3. I've got the love of Jesus . . . Who hears and answers prayers . . .
4. If you can't bear the cross, FATHER, I ADORE YOU Then you can't wear the crown . . . 1. Father, I adore you, Lay my life before you. DOWN BY THE RIVERSIDE How I love you.
1. Gonna lay down my burden 2. Jesus, I adore you . . . Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside, 3. Spirit, I adore you . . . Down by the riverside. Gonna lay down my burden Down by the riverside, FREELY, FREELY Gonna study war no more. 1. God forgave my sin in Jesus' name, (Chorus) I've been born again in Jesus' name; Ain't gonna study war no more, And in Jesus' name I come to you (Repeat 6 times). To share His love as He told me to.
2. Gonna lay down my sword and shield. (Chorus) 3. Gonna try on my long white robe. He said, "Freely, freely 4. Gonna try on my starry crown. You have received; 5. Gonna meet my dear old mama, Freely, freely give. (Gonna meet my dear old daddy) Go in My name 6. Gonna meet my loving Jesus. And because you believe Others will know that I live."
2. All Pow'r is giv'n in Jesus' name, In earth and heav'n in Jesus' name; And in Jesus' name I come to you To share His pow'r as He told me to.
Page 4 GIVE ME OIL IN MY LAMP GLORY, GLORY, HALLELUJAH
1. Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning, 1. Mine eyes have seen the glory Give me oil in my lamp, I pray; of the coming of the Lord; Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning, He is trampling out the vintage burning, burning, where the grapes of wrath are stored; Keep me burning 'til the break of day. He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword; (Chorus) His truth is marching on. Sing Hosanna, Sing Hosanna, Sing Hosanna to the King of kings! (Chorus) Sing Hosanna, Sing Hosanna, Glory, Glory Hallelujah! Sing Hosanna to the King! Glory, Glory Hallelujah! Glory, Glory Hallelujah! 2. Give me joy in my heart, keep me praising . . . His truth is marching on. 3. Give me peace in my heart, keep me loving . . . 2. I have seen Him in the watchfires 4. Give me love in my heart, keep me serving, of a hundred circling camps; They have builded Him an altar in the evening dews and damps; GLORIFY THY NAME I can read His righteous sentence by the dim and flaring lamps; 1. Father, we love Thee, His day is marching on. We praise Thee, we adore Thee, Glorify Thy name in all the earth. 3. He has sounded forth the trumpet Glorify Thy name. Glorify Thy name. that shall never call retreat; Glorify Thy name in all the earth. He is sifting out the hearts of men before His judgment seat; 2. Jesus, we love Thee . . . O be swift, my soul, to answer Him; 3. Spirit, we love Thee . . . be jubilant my feet! Our God is marching on.
4. In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea, With a glory in His bosom that transfigures you and me; As he died to make men holy, let us live to make men free! While God is marching on.
GOD IS SO GOOD
1. God is so good. God is so good. God is so good. He's so good to me.
2. He took my sin . . .
3. Now I am free . . .
4. God is so good. He took my sin. Now I am free. He's so good to me.
Page 5 HALLELUJAH, PRAISE YE THE LORD HAVE YOU SEEN JESUS MY LORD
Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelujah, (Chorus) Praise ye the Lord! Have you seen Jesus my Lord? Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelujah, He's here in plain view. Praise ye the Lord! Take a look, open your eyes, He'll show it to you. Praise ye the Lord, Hallelujah, Praise ye the Lord, Hallelujah, 1. Have you ever looked at the sunset Praise ye the Lord, Hallelujah, With the sky mellowin' red, Praise ye the Lord! And the clouds suspended like feathers? Then, I say, you've seen Jesus my Lord.
HAVE THINE OWN WAY, LORD 2. Have you ever stood at the ocean With the white foam at your feet? Have Thine own way, Lord; Felt the endless thunderin' motion? Have Thine own way. Then, I say, you've seen Jesus my Lord. Thou art the potter; I am the clay. Mold me and make me after Thy will, 3. Have you ever looked at the cross While I am waiting, yielded and still. With a man hangin' in pain, And the look of love in His eyes? 2. Have Thine own way, Lord; Then, I say, you've seen Jesus my Lord. Have Thine own way. Search me and try me, Master, today. 4. Have you ever stood in the family Whiter than snow, Lord, wash me just now, With the Lord there in your midst, As in Thy presence humbly I bow. Seen the face of Christ on your brother? Then I say, you've seen Jesus my Lord. 3. Have Thine own way, Lord; Have Thine own way. Hold o'er my being absolute sway. HEAVENLY SUNSHINE Fill with Thy spirit till all shall see Christ only, always, living in me! Heavenly sunshine, heavenly sunshine, Flooding my soul with glory divine; Heavenly sunshine, heavenly sunshine, Alleluia! Jesus is mine!
HE IS LORD
He is Lord. He is Lord. He is risen from the dead And He is Lord.
Every knee shall bow, Every tongue confess That Jesus Christ is Lord.
Page 6 HE LIVES HERE I AM LORD
1. I serve a risen Savior, 1. I, the Lord of sea and sky, He's in the world today. I have heard my people cry. I know that He is living All who dwell in dark and sin, Whatever men my say; My hand will save. I see His hand of mercy, I who made the stars of night, I hear His voice of cheer, I will make their darkness bright. And just the time I need Him Who will bear My light to them? He's always near. Whom shall I send?
(Chorus) (Chorus) He lives, He lives, Here I am, Lord, Is it I, Lord? Christ Jesus lives today! I have heard You calling in the night. He walks with me and talks with me I will go, Lord, if you lead me. Along life's narrow way. I will hold Your people in my heart. He lives, he lives, Salvation to impart! 2. I, the Lord of snow and rain, You ask me how I know He lives: I have borne My people's pain. He lives within my heart! I have wept for love of them. They turn away. 2. In all the world around me I will break their hearts of stone, I see His loving care, Give them hearts for love alone. And tho my heart grows weary I will speak My Word to them. I never will despair; Whom shall I send? I know that He is leading Through all the stormy blast, 3. I, the Lord of wind and flame, The day of His appearing I will tend the poor and lame. Will come at last. I will set a feast for them, My hand will save. 3. Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian, Finest bread I will provide Lift up your voice and sing 'Til their hearts be satisfied. Eternal hallelujahs I will give My life to them. To Jesus Christ the King! Whom shall I send? The hope of all who seek Him, The help of all who find, None other is so loving, So good and kind.
HE'S GOT THE WHOLE WORLD
1. He's got the whole world in His hands, He's got the whole world in His hands, He's got the whole world in His hands, He's got the whole world in His hands.
2. He's got the wind and the rain . . . 3. He's got the tiny little baby . . . 4. He's got you and me brother . . . 5. He's got everybody here . . .
Page 7 HOW GREAT THOU ART I AM THE CHURCH
1. O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder (Chorus) Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made, I am the church. You are the church. I see the stars; I hear the rolling thunder, We are the church together! Thy power throughout the universe displayed. All who follow Jesus all around the world, Yes, we're the church together! (Chorus) Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee, 1. The church is not a building, How great Thou art; how great Thou art! The church is not a steeple. Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee, The church is not a resting place, How great Thou art; how great Thou art! The church is a people.
2. When through the woods and forest glades I 2. We're many kinds of people wander, With many kinds of faces, And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees; All colors and all ages, too, When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur From all times and places. And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze; 3. And when the people gather, 3. And when I think that God, his Son not There's singing and there's praying, sparing, There's laughing and there's crying Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in; sometimes, That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing, All of it saying . . . He bled and died to take away my sin;
4. When Christ shall come with shout of I HAVE DECIDED TO FOLLOW JESUS acclamation And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart! 1. I have decided to follow Jesus. Then I shall bow in humble adoration I have decided to follow Jesus. And there proclaim, my God, how great thou art! I have decided to follow Jesus. No turning back, no turning back.
HOW MAJESTIC IS YOUR NAME 2. The world behind me, the cross before me. O Lord, our Lord, How majestic is Your name in all the earth. 3. Tho' none go with me, still I O Lord, our Lord, will follow. How majestic is Your name in all the earth. 4. Where Jesus leads me, I'll surely O Lord, we praise Your name. follow. O Lord, we glorify Your name. Prince of Peace, Mighty God, 5. Sing glory, glory and hallelujah. O Lord God Almighty.
Page 8 I LOVE TO TELL THE STORY I SURRENDER ALL
1. I love to tell the story 1. All to Jesus I surrender, Of unseen things above, All to Him I freely give; Of Jesus and His glory, I will ever love and trust Him, Of Jesus and His love. In His presence daily live. I love to tell the story, Because I know 'tis true; (Chorus) It satisfies my longings I surrender all, I surrender all, As nothing else can do. All to Thee, my blessed Savior, I surrender all. (Chorus) I love to tell the story, 2. All to Jesus I surrender, 'Twill be my theme in glory, Humbly at His feet I bow, To tell the old, old story Worldly pleasures all forsaken, Of Jesus and His love. Take me, Jesus, take me now.
2. I love to tell the story; 3. All to Jesus I surrender, More wonderful it seems Make me, Savior, wholly Thine; Than all the golden fancies Let me feel the Holy Spirit, Of all our golden dreams. Truly know that Thou art mine. I love to tell the story, It did so much for me; 4. All to Jesus I surrender, And that is just the reason Lord, I give myself to Thee; I tell it now to thee. Fill me with Thy love and power, Let Thy blessing fall on me. 3. I love to tell the story, For those who know it best 5. All to Jesus I surrender, Seem hungering and thirsting Now I feel the sacred flame; To hear it like the rest. Oh, the joy of full salvation! And when, in scenes of glory, Glory, glory to His name! I sing the new, new song, 'Twill be the old, old story That I have loved so long. I WILL ENTER HIS GATES
I will enter His gates with thanksgiving in my I LOVE YOU, LORD heart, I will enter His courts with praise; I love you, Lord, and I lift my voice I will say, "This is the day that the Lord hath To worship You, O my soul, rejoice. made, Take joy, my King, in what you hear. I will rejoice for He hath made me glad." May it be a sweet, sweet sound in your ear. He hath made me glad, He hath made me glad. I will rejoice for He hath made me glad. He hath made me glad, Yes, He hath made me glad. I will rejoice for He hath made me glad.
Page 9 I'LL FLY AWAY IN REMEMBRANCE
1. Some glad morning when this life is o'er, 1. In remembrance of Me, eat this bread. I'll fly away. In remembrance of Me, drink this wine. To a home on God's celestial shore, In remembrance of Me, pray for the time, I'll fly away. When God's own will is done.
(Chorus) 2. In remembrance of Me, heal the sick, I'll fly away, old Glory, I'll fly away. In remembrance of Me, feed the poor. When I die, hallelujah, by and by, In remembrance of Me, open the door. I'll fly away. Let your brother and sister in, let them in.
2. When the shadows of this life have grown, Take, eat and be comforted, I'll fly away. Drink, and remember too, Like a bird from prison bars has flown, That this is My body and precious blood I'll fly away. Shed for you, shed for you.
3. Just a few more weary days and then, 3. In remembrance of Me, search for truth. I'll fly away. In remembrance of Me, always love. To a land where joys shall never end, In remembrance of Me, don't look above, I'll fly away. But in your heart look for God, Look for God.
IN HIS TIME IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL 1. In His time, in His time, He makes all things beautiful in His time. 1. When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, Lord, please show me every day. When sorrows like sea billows roll -- As You're teaching me Your way, Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to That You do just what You say, in Your time. say, It is well, it is well with my soul. 2. In Your time, in Your time You make all things beautiful in Your time. (Chorus) Lord, my life to You I bring, It is well (it is well) May each song I have to sing With my soul (with my soul). Be to You a lovely thing, in Your time. It is well, it is well with my soul.
2. And, Lord, haste the day when my 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.
Page 10 JESU, JESU JESUS, NAME ABOVE ALL NAMES (Chorus) Jesu, Jesu, fill us with Your love, Jesus, Name above all names; Show us how to serve the neighbors Beautiful Savior, Glorious Lord. we have from You. Emmanuel, God is with us, Blessed Redeemer, Living Word. 1. Kneels at the feet of His friends, Silently washes their feet, Master who acts as a slave to them. JUST A CLOSER WALK WITH THEE
2. Neighbors are rich and poor, 1. I am weak but Thou art strong; Neighbors are black and white, Jesus, keep me from all wrong; Neighbors are nearby and far away. I'll be satisfied as long As I walk, let me walk close to Thee. 3. These are the ones we should serve, These are the ones we should love. (Chorus) All are neighbors to us and you. Just a closer walk with Thee, Grant it, Jesus, is my plea, 4. Loving puts us on our knees, Daily walking close to Thee, Serving as though we were slaves; Let it be, dear Lord, let it be. This is the way we should live with you. 2. Through this world of toil and snares, If I falter, Lord, who cares? JESUS, JESUS Who with me my burden shares? (CAN I TELL YOU HOW I FEEL) None but Thee, dear Lord, none but Thee.
Jesus, Jesus, can I tell You how I feel; 3. When my feeble life is o'er, You have given me Your spirit, Time for me will be no more; I love You so. Guide me gently, safely o'er To Thy kingdom shore, to Thy shore.
JESUS LOVES ME
1. Jesus loves me; this I know, For the Bible tells me so; Little ones to Him belong, They are weak but He is strong.
(Chorus) Yes, Jesus loves me. Yes, Jesus loves me. Yes, Jesus loves me. For the Bible tells me so.
2. Jesus loves me; He who died Heaven's gate to open wide; He will wash away my sin, Let His little child come in.
3. Jesus, take this heart of mine, Make it pure and wholly Thine; On the cross You died for me, I will try to live for Thee.
Page 11 JUST AS I AM LORD BE GLORIFIED
1. Just as I am, without one plea, 1. In my life, Lord, But that Thy blood was shed for me, Be glorified, be glorified. And that Thou bidst me come to Thee, In my life, Lord, O Lamb of God, I come, I come! Be glorified today.
2. Just as I am, and waiting not 2. In my song, Lord . . . To rid my soul of one dark blot, 3. In Your church, Lord . . . To Thee whose blood can cleanse each 4. In my heart, Lord . . . spot, O Lamb of God, I come, I come! LORD, I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN 3. Just as I am, Thou wilt receive, Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; 1. Lord, I want to be a Christian Because Thy promise I believe, In-a my heart, in-a my heart, O Lamb of God, I come, I come! Lord, I want to be a Christian In-a my heart. 4. Just as I am, Thy love unknown Hath broken every barrier down; (Chorus) Now to be Thine, yea, Thine alone, In-a my heart, in-a my heart, O Lamb of God, I come, I come! Lord, I want to be a Christian In-a my heart.
KUM BA YAH 2. Lord, I want to be more loving . . . 3. Lord, I want to be more holy . . . 1. Kum ba yah, my Lord, kum ba yah. 4. Lord, I want to be like Jesus . . . Kum ba yah, my Lord, kum ba yah. Kum ba yah, my Lord, kum ba yah. O Lord, kum ba yah!
2. Someone's crying, Lord, . . . 3. Someone's praying, Lord, . . . 4. Someone's singing, Lord, . . . 5. Come By here, My Lord, come by here . . .
LET US BREAK BREAD TOGETHER
1. Let us break bread together on our knees, Let us break bread together on our knees. When I fall on my knees, with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me.
2. Let us drink wine together. . . . 3. Let us praise God together. . . .
Page 12 LOVE LIFTED ME LORD OF THE DANCE
1. I was sinking deep in sin, 1. I danced in the morning when the world was Far from the peaceful shore, begun, Very deeply stained within, And I danced in the moon and the stars and Sinking to rise no more; the sun, But the Master of the sea And I came down from Heaven and I danced Heard my despairing cry, on the earth, From the waters lifted me, At Bethlehem I had my birth. Now safe am I. (Chorus) (Chorus) Dance, then, wherever you may be; Love lifted me. Love lifted me! I am the Lord of the Dance," said He. When nothing else could help, And I'll lead you all wherever you may be, Love lifted me! (Repeat) And I'll lead you all in the Dance, said He.
2. All my heart to Him I give, 2. I danced for the scribe and the pharisee, Ever to Him I'll cling, But they would not dance, In His blessed presence live, and they would not follow Me; Ever His praises sing. I danced for the fishermen, for James and Love so mighty and so true John; Merits my soul's best songs. They came to Me, and the Dance went on. Faithful, loving service, too, To Him belongs. 3. I danced on the Sabbath when I cured the lame, 3. Souls in danger, look above, The holy people said it was a shame; Jesus completely saves; They whipped and they stripped He will lift you by His love and they hung Me high, Out of the angry waves. And they left Me there on a cross to die. He's the Master of the sea, Billows His will obey; 4. I danced on a Friday and the sky turned black, He your Savior wants to be, It's hard to dance with the devil on your back; Be saved today. They buried My body and they thought I'd gone, But I am the Dance and I still go on.
5. They cut Me down and I leapt up high, I am the life that'll never, never die; I'll live in you if you'll live in Me, I am the Lord of the Dance, said He.
Page 13 LORD, YOU GIVE THE GREAT COMMISSION MORNING HAS BROKEN
1. Lord, you give the great commission: 1. Morning has broken "Heal the sick and preach the word." Like the first morning, Lest the Church neglect its mission Blackbird has spoken and the Gospel go unheard, Like the first bird. help us witness to your purpose Praise for the singing, with renewed integrity; Praise for the morning, with the Spirit's gifts empower us Praise for them, springing for the work of ministry. Fresh from the Word!
2. Lord, you call us to your service: 2. Sweet the rain's new fall "In my name baptize and teach." Sunlit from heaven, That the world may trust your promise, Like the first dewfall life abundant meant for each, On the first grass. give us all divine excitement, Praise for the sweetness draw us into community; Of the wet garden, with the Spirit's gifts empower us Sprung in completeness for the work of ministry. Where His feet pass.
3. Lord, you make the common holy: 3. Mine is the sunlight, "This my body, this my blood." Mine is the morning. Let your priests, for earth's true glory, Born of the one light daily lift life heavenward, Eden saw play. asking that the world around us Praise with elation, share your children's liberty; Praise every morning, with the Spirit's gifts empower us God's recreation for the work of ministry. Of the new day!
4. Lord, you show us love's true measure: "Father, what they do, forgive." MY HOLY SHEPHERD Yet we hoard as private treasure all that you so freely give. 1. My holy shepherd, He watches over me. May your care and mercy lead us He watches over me, every day. to a just society; My holy shepherd, He watches over me. with the Spirit's gifts empower us He watches over me, every day. for the work of ministry. 2. My holy shepherd, He’s worthy to be praised. 5. Lord, you bless with words assuring: 3. My holy shepherd, He always "I am with you to the end." understands. Faith and hope and love restoring, 4. My holy shepherd, He hears my every may we serve as you intend, prayer. and, amid the cares that claim us, hold in mind eternity; with the Spirit's gifts empower us for the work of ministry.
Page 14 MY JESUS, I LOVE THEE OH, HOW HE LOVES YOU AND ME
1. My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine. Oh, how He loves you and me. For Thee, all the follies of sin I resign. Oh, how He loves you and me. My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou; He gave His life, If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus 'tis now. What more could He give? Oh, how He loves you. 2. I'll love Thee in life, I will love Thee in death. Oh, how He loves me. And praise Thee as long as Oh, how He loves you and me. Thou lendest me breath; And say when the death-dew lies cold on my brow, OH, HOW I LOVE JESUS If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus 'tis now. 1. There is a name I love to hear, 3. In mansions of glory and endless delight, I love to sing its worth. I'll ever adore Thee in heaven so bright; It sounds as music in mine ear, I'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow, The sweetest name on earth. If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus 'tis now. (Chorus) Oh, how I love Jesus, O FOR A THOUSAND TONGUES Oh, how I love Jesus, Oh, how I love Jesus, 1. O for a thousand tongues to sing Because He first loved me. My great redeemer's praise, The glories of my God and King, 2. It tells me of a Savior's love, The triumphs of His grace. Who died to set me free. It tells me of His precious blood, 2. My gracious Master and my God, The sinner's perfect plea. Assist me to proclaim, To spread thro' all the earth abroad 3. It tells me what my Father hath The honors of Thy name. In store for every day, And though I tread a darksome path, 3. Jesus! the name that charms our fears, Yields sunshine all the way. That bids our sorrows cease; 'Tis music in the sinner's ears, 4. It tells of one whose loving heart 'Tis life and health and peace. Can feel my deepest woe, Who in each sorrow bears a part 4. He breaks the pow'r of cancelled sin, That none can bear below. He sets the prisoner free; His blood can make the foulest clean; His blood availed for me.
5. Hear Him, ye deaf; His praise, ye dumb, Your loosened tongues employ; Ye blind, behold your Savior come; And leap, ye lame, for joy.
Page 15 O LOVE DIVINE ONWARD, CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS
1. O Love divine, what hast Thou done? 1. Onward, Christian Soldiers, marching as to Th'incarnate God has died for me. war, The Father's coeternal Son With the cross of Jesus going on before! Bore all my sins upon the tree. Christ, the royal Master, leads against the The Son of God for me hath died: foe; My Lord, my love, is crucified. Forward into battle, see His banner go!
2. Is crucified for me and you, (Chorus) To bring us rebels near to God; Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to Believe, believe the record true, war, Ye all are bought with Jesus' blood; With the cross of Jesus going on before! Pardon for all flows from His side: My Lord, my love, is crucified. 3. At the sign of triumph Satan's host doth flee; On, then, Christian soldiers, on to victory! 3. Behold Him, all ye that pass by, Hell's foundations quiver at the shout of The bleeding Prince of life and peace. praise; Come, sinners, see your Savior die, Brothers, lift your voices, loud your anthems And say, was ever grief like His? raise! Come, feel with me His blood applied: My Lord, my love, is crucified. 4. Like a mighty army moves the Church of God; Brothers, we are treading OPEN OUR EYES, LORD Where the saints have trod; We are not divided; all one body we, Open our eyes, Lord, One in hope and doctrine, one in charity. We want to see Jesus, To reach out and touch Him 5. Onward, then, ye people, join our happy And say that we love Him. throng, Open our ears, Lord, Blend with ours your voices in the triumph And help us to listen, song; Open our eyes, Lord, Glory, laud, and honor, unto Christ the King; We want to see Jesus. This thro' countless ages men and angels sing.
Page 16 PASS IT ON PRECIOUS LORD, TAKE MY HAND
1. It only takes a spark Precious Lord, take my hand. To get a fire going. Lead me on, let me stand. And soon all those around I am tired, I am weak, I am worn. Can warm up in its glowing. Through the storm, through the night, That's how it is with God's love Lead me on to the light. Once you've experienced it; Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home. You spread His love to every one. You want to pass it on. When the darkness appears, And the night draws near, 2. What a wondrous time is spring And the day is past and gone, When all the trees are budding; At the river I stand; The birds begin to sing; Guide my feet, hold my hand. The flowers start their blooming. Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home. That's how it is with God's love Once you've experienced it; Precious Lord, take my hand. You want to sing, it's fresh like spring, Lead me on, let me stand. You want to pass it on. I am tired, I am weak, I am worn. Through the storm, through the night, 3. I wish for you my friend, Lead me on to the light. This happiness that I've found. Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home. You can depend on Him, It matters not were you're bound. I'll shout it from the mountain top PRAISE SING ALLELUIA GOD I want my world to know; Sing Alleluia to the Lord. The Lord of love has come to me, Sing Alleluia to the Lord. I want to pass it on. Sing Alleluia. Sing Alleluia. I'll shout it from the mountain top PRAISE Sing Alleluia to the Lord. GOD I want my world to know; The Lord of love has come to me, I want to pass it on.
PRAISE THE LORD TOGETHER
1. Praise the Lord together singing, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
2. Come into His presence singing, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
3. Come into His presence singing, Jesus is Lord . . .
4. Come into His presence singing, Worthy the Lamb . . .
5. Come into His presence singing, Glory to God . . .
Page 17 SOFTLY AND TENDERLY SPIRIT SONG
1. Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling— O let the Son of God enfold you Calling for you and for me; With His Spirit and His love Patiently Jesus is waiting and watching— Let Him fill your heart and satisfy your soul Watching for you and for me! O let Him have the things that hold you (Chorus) Come home! come home! And His Spirit like a dove Ye who are weary, come home! Will descend upon your life and make you whole. Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling, (Refrain) Jesus, O Jesus Calling, O sinner, come home! Come and fill Your lambs 2. Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading— Jesus, O Jesus Pleading for you and for me? Come and fill Your lambs Why should we linger and heed not His mercies— O come and sing this song with gladness Mercies for you and for me? As your hearts are filled with joy 3. Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing— Lift your hands in sweet surrender to His name Passing from you and from me; O give Him all your tears and sadness Shadows are gathering, death-beds are coming— Give Him all your years of pain Coming for you and for me! And you'll enter into life in Jesus' name (Refrain) 4. Oh, for the wonderful love He has promised— Promised for you and for me! Though we have sinned, He has mercy and STANDING ON THE PROMISES pardon— Pardon for you and for me! 1. Standing on the promises of Christ my King, Through eternal agkes let His praises ring, Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing, SPIRIT OF THE LIVING GOD Standing on the promises of God. (Chorus) Spirit of the living God, Standing, standing, Fall afresh on me. Standing on the promises of God my Savior; Spirit of the living God, Standing, standing, Fall afresh on me. I'm standing on the promises of God. Melt me. Mold me. Fill me. Use me. Spirit of the living God, 2. Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord, Fall afresh on me. Bound to Him eternally by love's strong cord, (REPEAT) Overcoming daily with the Spirit's sword, Standing on the promises of God. 3. Standing on the promises I shall not fall, List'ning every moment to the Spirit's call. Resting in my Savior as my All in all, Standing on the promises of God
SURELY THE PRESENCE
Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place, I can feel His mighty power and His grace. I can hear the brush of angel's wings, I see glory on each face; Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place.
Page 18 SWEET, SWEET SPIRIT TAKE MY LIFE
There's a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place, 1. Take my life, and let it be And I know that it's the Spirit of the Lord; Consecrated, Lord, to Thee. There are sweet expressions on each face, Take my moments and my days; And I know they feel the presence of the Lord. Let them flow in ceaseless praise, Take my hands, and let them move Sweet Holy Spirit, At the impulse of Thy love; Sweet heavenly Dove, Take my feet, and let them be Stay right here with us, Swift and beautiful for Thee. Filling us with Your love. And for these blessings 2. Take my voice, and let me sing We lift our hearts in praise: Always, only, for my King. Without a doubt we'll know Take my lips, and let them be That we have been revived, Filled with messages from Thee. When we shall leave this place. Take my silver and my gold; Not a mite would I withhold. Take my intellect, and use SWING LOW, SWEET CHARIOT Every pow'r as Thou shalt choose.
(Chorus) 3. Take my will, and make it Thine; Swing low, sweet chariot, It shall be no longer mine. Comin' for to carry me home. Take my heart, it is Thine own; Swing low, sweet chariot, It shall be Thy royal throne. Comin' for to carry me home. Take my love, my Lord, I pour At Thy feet its treasure store. 1. I looked over Jordan and what did I see, Take myself, and I will be Comin' for to carry me home. Ever, only, all for Thee. A band of angels comin' after me, Comin' for to carry me home. TAKE OUR BREAD 2. If you get there before I do, Comin' for to carry me home. (Chorus) Tell all my friends that I'm a'comin' too, Take our bread, we ask you; Comin' for to carry me home. Take our hearts, we love you. Take our lives, oh Father; 3. I'm sometimes up, and I'm sometimes down, We are yours; we are yours. Comin' for to carry me home. But still my soul is a'heavenly bound, 1. Yours as we stand at the table You set; Comin' for to carry me home. Yours as we eat the bread our hearts can't forget. We are the sign of Your life with us yet, We are Yours, we are Yours.
2. Your holy people standing washed in Your blood, Spirit-filled yet hungry we await Your food. We are poor, but we've brought ourselves the best we could; We are Yours, we are Yours.
Page 19 THE JOY OF THE LORD THE OLD RUGGED CROSS
1. On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, 1. The joy of the Lord is my strength. The emblem of suffering and shame; The joy of the Lord is my strength. And I love that old cross where the dearest and The joy of the Lord is my strength. best
For a world of lost sinners was slain. (Chorus) The joy of the Lord is my strength. (Chorus) So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross, 2. The word of faith is nigh Thee, yes in my Till my trophies at last I lay down; mouth. I will cling to the old rugged cross, 3. He gives me living water and I thirst no more. And exchange it some day for a crown. 4. Since you have His joy you may shout with it. 2. O that old rugged cross, so despised by the 5. Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! world, Has a wondrous attraction for me; For the dear Lamb of God left His glory above THE KING OF LOVE MY SHEPHERD IS To bear it to dark Calvary.
1. The king of love my shepherd is, 3. To the old rugged cross I will ever be true; Whose goodness faileth never; Its shame and reproach gladly bear; I nothing lack if I am his Then He’ll call me some day to my home far And he is mine for ever. away, Where His glory forever I’ll share. 2. Where streams of living water flow My ransomed soul he leadeth, And where the verdant pastures grow With food celestial feedeth. THE SERVANT SONG
3. Thou spread'st a table in my sight; 1. Brother, let me be your servant, Thy unction grace bestoweth; Let me be as Christ to you; And O what transport of delight Pray that I may have the grace From thy pure chalice floweth! To let you be my servant, too.
4. And so through all the length of days 2. We are pilgrims on a journey, Thy goodness faileth never: We are brothers on the road; Good shepherd, may I sing thy praise We are here to help each other Within thy house for ever. Walk the mile and bear the load.
3. I will hold the Christ-light for you In the night-time of your fear; THE LORD LIVETH I will hold my hand out to you,
Speak the peace you long to hear. The Lord liveth, and blessed be the Rock,
And let the God of my salvation be exalted! 4. I will weep when you are weeping; The Lord liveth, and blessed be the Rock, When you laugh I'll laugh with you. And let the God of my salvation be exalted! I will share your joy and sorrow
'Til we've seen this journey through. I will call upon the Lord
(I will call upon the Lord)
Who is worthy to be praised; (Who is worthy to be praised;) Then shall I be saved from my enemies. (Then shall I be saved from my enemies.)
Page 20 THE UNCLOUDED DAY THEY'LL KNOW WE ARE CHRISTIANS
1. O they tell me of a home far beyond the skies, 1. We are one in the Spirit, We are one in the O they tell me of a home far away; Lord O they tell me of a home where no storm We are one in the Spirit, We are one in the clouds rise, Lord O they tell me of an unclouded day. And we pray that all unity may one day be restored. (Chorus) O the land of cloudless day, (Chorus) O the land of an unclouded day; And they'll know we are Christians O they tell me of a home where no storm By our love, by our love, clouds rise, Yes they'll know we are Christians by our O they tell me of an unclouded day. love.
2. O they tell me of a home where my friends 2. We will walk with each other. have gone, We will walk hand in hand, O they tell me of that land far away, We will walk with each other, Where the tree of life in eternal bloom We will walk hand in hand, Sheds its fragrance thro' the unclouded day. And together we'll spread the news that God is in our land. 3. O they tell me of a King in His beauty there, And they tell me that mine eyes shall behold 3. We will work with each other, Where He sits on the throne that is whiter We will work side by side, than snow, We will work with each other, In the city that is made of gold. We will work side by side, And we'll guard each one's dignity and save 4. O they tell me that He smiles on His children each one's pride. there, And His smile drives their sorrows all away; 4. All praise to the Father, And they tell me that no tears ever come From whom all things come, again, and all praise to Christ Jesus, In that lovely land of unclouded day. His only Son, And all praise to the Spirit, Who makes us one,
Page 21 THIS IS MY FATHER'S WORLD TURN YOUR EYES UPON JESUS
1. This is my Father's world, (Chorus) And to my listening ears Turn your eyes upon Jesus, All nature sings, and 'round me rings Look full in His wonderful face. The music of the spheres. And the things of earth will grow This is my Father's world: strangely dim I rest me in the thought In the light of His glory and grace. Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas -- His hand the wonders wrought. 1. O Soul are you weary and troubled? No light in the darkness you see? 2. This is my Father's world, There's light for a look at the Savior, The birds their carols raise, And life more abundant and free. The morning light, the lily white, Declare their Maker's praise. This is my Father's world; UP FROM THE GRAVE HE AROSE He shines in all that's fair: In the rustling grass I hear Him pass, 1. Low in the grave he lay, Jesus my Savior, He speaks to me everywhere. Waiting the coming day, Jesus my Lord!
3. This is my Father's world, (Chorus) O let me ne'er forget Up from the grave he arose; That though the wrong seems oft so strong, with a mighty triumph o'er his foes; God is the ruler yet. he arose a victor from the dark domain, This is my Father's world; and he lives forever, with his saints to reign. The battle is not done. He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose! The Lord who died shall be satisfied, And earth and heaven be one. 2. Vainly they watch his bed, Jesus my Savior, vainly they seal the dead, Jesus my Lord!
3.Death cannot keep its prey, Jesus my Savior; THIS IS THE DAY he tore the bars away, Jesus my Lord!
This is the day, this is the day
That the Lord has made, that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice, let us rejoice And be glad in it, and be glad in it
This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. This is the day, this is the day That the Lord has made.
Page 22 VICTORY IN JESUS WE HAVE COME INTO HIS HOUSE
1. I heard an old, old story, 1. We have come into His house How a Savior came from glory, and gathered in His name to worship Him. How He gave His life on Calvary We have come into His house To save a wretch like me. and gathered in His name to worship Him. I heard about His groaning, We have come into His house Of His precious blood's atoning, and gathered in His name to worship Him; Then I repented of my sins Worship Him, Jesus Christ the Lord And won the victory. 2. Let's forget about ourselves (Chorus) and concentrate on Him and worship Him . . O Victory in Jesus, . My savior, forever, He sought me and bought me 3. Let us lift up holy hands With His redeeming blood (PRAISE GOD); and magnify His name and worship Him . . . He loved me ere I knew Him, And all my love is due Him, He plunged me to victory WERE YOU THERE? Beneath the cleansing flood. 1. Were you there when they crucified my Lord? 2. I heard about His healing, Were you there when they crucified my Of His cleansing pow'r revealing, Lord? How He made the lame to walk again Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, And caused the blind to see; tremble, tremble. And then I cried "Dear Jesus, Were you there when they crucified my Come and heal my broken spirit," Lord? And somehow Jesus came And brought to me the victory. 2. Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree? 3. I heard about a mansion 3. Were you there when they laid Him in the He has built for me in glory. tomb? And I heard about those streets of gold 4. Were you there when He rose in victory? Beyond the crystal sea; About the angels singing, And the old redemption story, And some sweet day I'll sing up there The song of victory.
WE ARE CLIMBING JACOB'S LADDER
We are climbing Jacob's ladder. We are climbing Jacob's ladder. We are climbing Jacob's ladder. Soldiers of the cross.
Every round goes higher, higher . . . Soldiers of the cross.
Glory, Glory, Alleluia . . . Soldiers of the cross.
Page 23 WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN
1. What a friend we have in Jesus, 1. Oh, when the saints go marching in, All our sins and griefs to bear! Oh, when the saints go marching in, What a privilege to carry Lord, how I want to be in that number Everything to God in prayer! When the saints go marching in. O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, 2. And when the revelation comes . . . All because we do not carry 3. Oh, when they gather round the throne . . . Everything to God in prayer! 4. And when they crown Him King of kings . . . 5. And when the sun no more will shine . . . 2. Have we trials and temptations? 6. And on that Hallelujah day . . . Is there trouble anywhere? 7. And when the earth has turned to fire . . . We should never be discouraged; 8. Oh, when the saints go marching in, Take it to the Lord in prayer. Can we find a friend so faithful Who will all our sorrows share? WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN Jesus knows our every weakness; Take it to the Lord in prayer. Will the circle be unbroken By and by, Lord, by and by. 3. Are we weak and heavy laden, There's a better home a-waiting Cumbered with a load of care? In the sky, Lord, in the sky Precious Savior, still our refuge; Take it to the Lord in prayer. ABOUT THIS SONGSHEET Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? Take it to the Lord in prayer! This is a very personal collection of the songs In his arms he'll take and shield thee; beloved by those at Epiphany but not available in Thou wilt find a solace there. the Episcopal Hymnal. There are songs in this collection that some of us adore, and there are also songs here that some of us detest. Because WHEN I SURVEY THE WONDROUS CROSS we are in community, we celebrate that the hymn we detest may be the one that opens heaven’s 1. When I survey the wondrous cross door for the person singing next to us, so we On which the Prince of Glory died, endeavor to sing it humbly, joyfully, and lovingly. My richest gain I count but loss, As we change, and as members come and go, And pour contempt on all my pride. we hope and expect this collection will change too. 2. Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, Save in the death of Christ, my God; All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to His blood.
3. See, from His head, His hands, His feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down: Did e'er such love and sorrow meet, Or thorns compose so rich a crown.
4. Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were an offering far too small; Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all.
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