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June 2016 – He Will Hold Me Fast
Lyrics vv. 1-2 Ada Habershon (1861-1918), Public Domain; Alt words vv.1-2, lyrics v.3, and music: Matt Merker, © 2013 http://www.capitolhillbaptist.org/resources/music/ VERSE 1 When I fear my faith will fail, Christ will hold me fast; When the tempter would prevail, He will hold me fast. I could never keep my hold Through life’s fearful path; For my love is often cold; He must hold me fast. CHORUS He will hold me fast, He will hold me fast; For my Savior loves…
May 2016 – Beneath the Cross of Jesus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKdbf0oKUK8 Words and Music by Keith and Kristyn Getty. ©2006 Thankyou Music. CCLI #4610917 http://www.gettymusic.com/beneath-the-cross/ VERSE 1 Beneath the cross of Jesus I find a place to stand, And wonder at such mercy That calls me as I am; For hands that should discard me Hold wounds which tell me, “Come.” Beneath the cross of Jesus My unworthy soul is won. VERSE 2 Beneath the cross of Jesus His family is my own— Once strangers chasing selfish dreams, Now one…
Medical Assistance in Dying: An Issue of Morality before An Issue of Legislation
It must be conceded that the topic of medical assistance in dying is first and foremost an ethical question that must be carefully considered. Is there a basis for morality? Is morality derived from public opinion? Lobby groups? The vocal minority? A God-given ethic? No matter how one answers that question, it must be conceded that the western world has been built on a Judeo-Christian ethic. God’s law was given in the desert of the Sinai peninsula where he said,…
March 2016 – O Love Divine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdKGwsx54UM Words by Fanny Crosby; Traditional Irish folk tune; Melodic adaptation © 1999 and arrangment © 2010 Heart Publications, Milwaukee, WI. VERSE 1 O, Love Divine, amazing love, That brought to earth from Heaven above, The Son of God for us to die, That we might dwell on high. CHORUS He died for you, He died for me, He shed His blood to make us free Upon the cross of Calvary. The Savior died for me. VERSE 2 For us…
February 2016 – The Precious Blood
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czui5NYpwFU Words by Steve Pettit; Music by Rebekah Snyder; ©2008 Heart Publications, Milwaukee, WI. VERSE 1 The precious blood of Jesus Christ, The covenant of grace Unveils the wonders of God’s love To Adam’s fallen race. The Sovereign King who died for all Redeems us from our sin And makes us kings and priests of God Where we shall reign with Him. VERSE 2 The precious blood of Jesus Christ, A new and living way, Gives access to a holy…
January 2016 – Jesus, the Son of God
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mV-dRkpO_8 Words by Steve Pettit; Music by Kristin Campbell. ©2004 Heart Publications, Milwaukee, WI. VERSE 1 Jesus is the Son of God, the Lord of all, The chosen One, the Son of Man, The King of kings who gave His life for me This Jesus, the Great “I AM”! CHORUS We bow down before Him who is worthy of worship, Worthy of worship and praise. We bow down before and humbly adore This Jesus, the Son of God. VERSE 2…
December 2015 – Speak, O Lord
Words and Music by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend. ©2005 Thankyou Music. CCLI #4615235 https://www.stuarttownend.co.uk/song/speak-o-lord/ VERSE 1 Speak, O Lord, as we come to You To receive the food of your holy word. Take Your truth, plant it deep in us; Shape and fashion us in Your likeness, That the light of Christ might be seen today In our acts of love and our deeds of faith. Speak, O Lord, and fulfil in us All Your purposes, for Your glory.…
November 2015 – To the Praise of His Glorious Grace
Words by D.A.Carson; Music by Paul Boling and Gerald Edmonds. © 1999 ChristWay Media Inc (administered by Emu Music). CCLI #3122035 VERSE 1 What astonishing mercy and power: In accord with his pleasure and will He created each planet, each flower, Every galaxy, microbe, and hill. He suspended the planet in space To the praise of his glorious grace. To the praise of his glorious grace. To the praise of his glorious grace. VERSE 2 With despicable self-love and rage,…
October 2015 – His Robes for Mine
Words by Chris Anderson; Music by Greg Habegger. Copyright 2008 ChurchWorksMedia.com. http://churchworksmedia.com/his-robes-for-mine VERSE 1 His robes for mine: O wonderful exchange! Clothed in my sin, Christ suffered ‘neath God’s rage. Draped in His righteousness, I’m justified. In Christ I live, for in my place He died. CHORUS I cling to Christ, and marvel at the cost: Jesus forsaken, God estranged from God. Bought by such love, my life is not my own. My praise-my all-shall be for Christ alone. VERSE…
September 2015 – You Are the LORD!
Words and Music by Matthew Hoskinson. ©2006 by Matthew Hoskinson. https://matthewhoskinson.wordpress.com/2011/02/02/you-are-the-lord/ VERSE 1 You are eternal, God of ages past Alpha, Omega, You, the First, the Last! None may compare, there is no god beside You. Holy! Unchanging! There is none like You. CHORUS You are the Lord! You are our God! Father, Son and Spirit! You are the Lord! VERSE 2 You are Creator, God of everything. You spread the heavens, You made the stars to sing; You made…
August 2015 – Not What My Hands Have Done
Words by Horatius Bonar, 1861; Music by George William Martin, 1862; Copyright: Public Domain VERSE 1 Not what my hands have done Can save my guilty soul; Not what my toiling flesh has borne Can make my spirit whole. Not what I feel or do Can give me peace with God; Not all my prayers and sighs and tears Can bear my awful load. VERSE 2 Your voice alone, O Lord, Can speak to me of grace; Your power alone,…
Gospel-focused
In this series of posts, we’ll look at some of the terms used to try and capture what we believe and value. Words have meaning, but divorced from context they could be misunderstood. Understanding how words are defined and used is essential, so this week we’ll look at what we mean by: gospel-focused. Paul says in 1 Corinthians 2:2,”For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.” This is one of the main reasons why…