There are many inequities in the world; however, the one thing GOD OF MY PRAISE TOGETHER we all have in common is the same amount of time each day. Time is a precious commodity and one of the greatest gifts we WORDS: Leslie, Rhonda & Becki Sites WORDS & MUSIC: Andrew Maycock MUSIC: Leslie, Rhonda & Becki Sites can give one another. We read in the bible that there is a time & Chris Springer ‘Remember always to live as Christians should… for everything, but how often do we consider that we do not ARRANGEMENT: Camp Kirkland standing side by side with one strong purpose – to have enough of it? How often do we put something off until BRASS ARRANGEMENT: Andrew Mair tell the Good News.’ tomorrow rather than deal with it today? As Christians we are Philippians 1:27 not to manage our time in the same way the world manages ‘Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.’ theirs. We must ensure that we seek God in everything we Psalm 150:6 do, because ‘Now is the time…’. ‘Now is the time…’ for us to O come, let us sing to the God of my praise, We are here to sing for you, make a difference, to be the difference in the situations we ‘He is the rock of my Salvation’. There is nothing else we’d rather do O come, let us sing to the God of my praise; than lift your name in unending praise, find ourselves in each and every day. God’s word advises us to With adoration anthems raise. For the rest of our days. use our time wisely and well because He knows that there are For ever I will sing of his excellent greatness, We are here to sing for you, many things in life that can distract us from what truly matters. Shout it to his name with a voice of triumph. There is nothing else we’d rather do Do not waste yours so that you look back with regret – you do Exalt the Lord our holy God, bow down before his feet. than share your love to those in need, And we will worship him with hallowed hearts; In thought and word and deed. not know what tomorrow holds! As you take the time to listen Our praise belongs to him. to this album, we earnestly pray that you will be uplifted and Together we sing, With heavenly hosts let’s celebrate the God of all earth; Telling the good news and the promise of the cross. experience a deeper sense of Christ in your life, for ‘Now is the We will come into his presence with joyful singing! Giving a caring hand to those that seem so lost. time…’ Oh, serve the Lord with gladness, give glory to his name; Together, together. And we will know that the Lord is God, Together we sing, He reigns in majesty! Helping others to come closer to you. Sunderland Millfield Songsters recorded this album as part of Blessing souls and healing words to make anew. Alleluia, alleluia, Together, together we sing. their ‘Centenary Celebrations’ in 2019. We are delighted that Praise his name, alleluia. a number of Salvationist composers and lyricists have written The holy one, God’s only Son, We are here to sing for you, Alleluia to the King. There is nothing else we’d rather do, songs to mark this significant milestone; we are pleased to be Proclaiming love and peace and hope, able to include these on this recording. It is also a privilege to Come, let us sing to the God of my praise. For those that cannot cope. be joined by vocal soloists Charlie Green and Abigail Johnson, We are here to sing for you, There is nothing else we’d rather do, along with our own Singing Company (Junior Choir) for Turning once lost souls to your shining face; who we acknowledge has prepared many future Sunderland Your perfect love embrace. Millfield Songsters over the years and continues to do so today. Songster Leader Andrew Mair I NEED THEE SAFE WITHIN YOUR ARMS featuring Charlie Green & Abigail Johnson Abigail Johnson WORDS: Annie Sherwood Hawks (Verses) WORDS & MUSIC: Mark Hayes & Robert Lowry (Chorus) ARRANGEMENT: Andrew Blyth MUSIC: Alistair Taylor The eternal God is your refuge, and his ‘My God will meet all your needs according to his everlasting arms are under you.’ glorious riches in Christ Jesus.’ Deuteronomy 33:27 Philippians 4:19 I need thee every hour, Whether I’m right or whether I’m wrong, Most gracious Lord, Whether I’m weak or whether I’m strong. No tender voice like thine Whether I’m sure or maybe confused, can peace afford. Feeling loved or feeling used. WE WILL SING I know a place where I can go, I need thee, O I need thee, Somewhere that winter winds won’t blow. GOD’S PRAISE! Every hour I need thee; There I am warmed by loving arms, O bless me now, my Saviour, Held with care, next to your heart. WORDS: Lee Fisher & Charles Wesley I come to thee. MUSIC: Lee Fisher And I’m safe, within your arms, Lord. I need thee every hour, I’ve become a child again. Stay thou nearby; I’ve come back to the source of love, ‘Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord Temptations lose their power Where healing can begin. all the earth. Sing to the Lord, praise his name; when thou art nigh. Though the world would say I must be strong and prove my worth by what I do. proclaim his salvation day after day.’ I need thee every hour, I will rest assured in your embrace, Psalm 96: 1 In joy or pain; And find my strength in you. Come quickly and abide, Or life is vain. Whether I’m walking in the light, We’ll sing praises to our Father above, We’ll sing praises when the day has begun, Or whether I’m stumbling through the night. We will tell of his all-saving love. We will thank the Lord for giving his son. I need thee every hour, You are a God, whose promise endures, In the morning or the end of the day: In the evening when the light starts to fade: Teach me thy will, Though undeserved, your love is sure. We will sing God’s praise! We will sing God’s praise! And thy rich promises When I am tempted to pursue When the things in life are going to plan, Even though we feel our enemies near, in me fulfil. plans that may keep me far away from you. And he leads us with his mighty hand, We can trust that there is nothing to fear. Gently you call, “My child, come home”. When we’re going through some difficult days: For his guiding light will show us the way, I will never let go of one of my own. We will sing God’s praise! We will sing God’s praise! We’ll sing your praise O Lord for you’re worthy of it all. Lift up your heart, We’ll shout for joy O Lord; we will worship and adore. Lift up your voice! And just like those who have gone before, Rejoice, again I say rejoice! May we be faithful to your Spirit’s call. With our voices raised, We will sing God’s praise! IT’S SIMPLY JESUS PEACEMAKER THAT’S THE SPIRIT! featuring Sunderland Millfield Singing Company Charlie Green featuring Sarah Wharton (Leader: Melissa Cartledge) WORDS & MUSIC: Greg Ferguson WORDS: John Gowans WORDS & MUSIC: Andrew Maycock MUSIC: Andrew Mair ‘Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of ‘You will have a Son, and his name will be Jesus.’ righteousness.’ ‘When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you Luke 1:31 James 3:18 into all truth.’ John 16:13 What does Christmas mean to you? Peacemaker, fear taker, Does it lift your heart and make you feel anew? Soul soother, storm smoother, Who is it tells me what to do Who is it shows me what to be Do you realise the magic of this time, Light shiner, lost finder, and helps me to obey? and leads me to that goal? Or are you wrapped up in your gifts sublime? Cloud lifter, deliverer, Who is it plans the route for me Who is it claims the heart of me What does Christmas mean to you? Heart toucher, truth lover. and will not let me stray? and wants to take control? Is it filled with joyful things you like to do? Who other could be Who is it tells me when to speak Who is it calls to holiness Do you understand the meaning of this hour; fear taker, peacemaker to me? and what I ought to say? of body, mind and soul? What Christmas time is all about? That’s the Spirit! Holy Spirit! That’s the Spirit! Holy Spirit! Mind clearer, sigh hearer, That’s the Spirit of the Lord in me! That’s the Spirit of the Lord in me! It’s simply: Jesus, Hand holder, consoler, It’s simply Jesus. Wound binder, tear drier, That’s the Spirit! Holy Spirit! The Saviour of the world is Jesus. Strength giver, provider, That’s the Spirit of the Lord in me! Jesus, his name is Jesus. Heart healer, kind father, That’s the Spirit! Holy Spirit! The Saviour of the world is Jesus. Who other could be That’s the Spirit of the Lord in me! my Saviour, peacemaker to me? What does Christmas mean to you? Who is it gives me heavy loads Do you dream of things all sparkly and brand new? Let your peace rule in my heart, and helps me take the strain? Do you realise the magic of this time, Let your kindness fill my thoughts, Who is it calls to sacrifice Or are you wrapped up in your gifts sublime? Let your strength secure my soul, and helps me bear the pain? What does Christmas mean to you? Let your peace take hold in me, Who is it sees me when I fall Does it mean a rest from work you have to do? Let your wisdom guide my will.