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LAMB OF GOD
The song expresses praise to God for giving us His Son as the Lamb to take away our sins. I. Stanza 1 says that the Lamb was sent to this earth. Your only Son, no sin to hide, But You have sent Him from Your side. To walk upon this guilty sod. And to become the Lamb of God. A. Jesus Christ is the Son of God: Jn. 20:30-31.GOD’S FAMILY
A song which encourages us to be affectionate one to another as brothers and sisters in Christ is “God’s Family” (#643 in Hymns for Worship Revised ). The text was written and the tune was composed both by Lanny Lavon Wolfe, who was born on Feb. 2, 1942, at Columbus, OH. His father, Pearl, was a railroad engineer, and his mother,Precious
“THE PRIZE IS SET BEFORE US” The tune (By and By) for "The Prize Is Set Before Us" was composed by Horatio Richmond Palmer (1834-1907). The song was originally produced in 1874 for the Sunday school of the Second Baptist Church in Chicago, IL, and first appeared that year in Songs of Love for the Bible School edited by Palmer. From there, it passed into numerous “A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD” “A MIGHTY FORTRESS” “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him will I trust” (Ps. 91.2) INTRO.: A hymn which presents God as a refuge and fortress is the familiar “A Mighty Fortress” (#16 in Hymns for Worship Revised and #216 in Sacred Selections for the Church).The text was written and the tune (Ein Feste Burg) was composed both by Martin Luther, who was born Nov. 10, 1483 “THROUGH THE NIGHT OF DOUBT AND SORROW” A hymn which points out the blessings of Christ upon those who will be among the few laborers in the Lord’s plenteous harvest is "Through the Night of Doubt and Sorrow." The text was written in Danish by Bernhardt Severin Ingemann, who was born on May 28, 1789, at Thor Kildstrup on Falster Island in Denmark, the youngest of five sons of aUNDER HIS WINGS
I. In stanza 1 we are told that under His wings we can abide safely. Under His wings I am safely abiding, Though the night deepens and tempests are wild, Still I can trust Him; I know He will keep me, He has redeemed me, and I am His child. The deepening night and wild tempests represent the troubles of life: Job 14:1. “JESUS IS THE SWEETEST NAME I KNOW” A hymn which praises the name of Jesus as the one which is far above every name that is named is “Jesus Is the Sweetest Name I Know.”. The text was written and the tune (Sweetest Name or Lovely Name) was composed both by Lela Long. Practically nothing is known about this person, other than that she lived in the late nineteenth and early ONLY A SINNER SAVED BY GRACE ONLY A SINNER SAVED BY GRACE “God be merciful to me a sinner” (Luke 18:13) INTRO.: A gospel song which extols the mercifulness which God is willing to bestow on every sinner is “Only a Sinner Saved by Grace” (Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, #796). The text was written by James Martin Gray (1851-1935). PRESS ALONG TO GLORY LAND A gospel song which exhorts us to press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus is “Press Along to Glory Land” (#431 in Songs of the Church ). The text was written by James Rowe (1861933). An immigrant to the United States from England, Rowe was a prolific author of gospel song texts, including “After the JESUS! WHAT A FRIEND FOR SINNERS JESUS! WHAT A FRIEND FOR SINNERS “ A friend of publicans and sinners!” (Luke 7:34) INTRO.: A song which identifies Jesus as a friend of sinners is “Jesus! What a Friend For Sinners.” In some hymnals, it is titled “Our Great Savior.” The text of theLAMB OF GOD
The song expresses praise to God for giving us His Son as the Lamb to take away our sins. I. Stanza 1 says that the Lamb was sent to this earth. Your only Son, no sin to hide, But You have sent Him from Your side. To walk upon this guilty sod. And to become the Lamb of God. A. Jesus Christ is the Son of God: Jn. 20:30-31.GOD’S FAMILY
A song which encourages us to be affectionate one to another as brothers and sisters in Christ is “God’s Family” (#643 in Hymns for Worship Revised ). The text was written and the tune was composed both by Lanny Lavon Wolfe, who was born on Feb. 2, 1942, at Columbus, OH. His father, Pearl, was a railroad engineer, and his mother,Precious
“THE PRIZE IS SET BEFORE US” The tune (By and By) for "The Prize Is Set Before Us" was composed by Horatio Richmond Palmer (1834-1907). The song was originally produced in 1874 for the Sunday school of the Second Baptist Church in Chicago, IL, and first appeared that year in Songs of Love for the Bible School edited by Palmer. From there, it passed into numerous “A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD” “A MIGHTY FORTRESS” “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him will I trust” (Ps. 91.2) INTRO.: A hymn which presents God as a refuge and fortress is the familiar “A Mighty Fortress” (#16 in Hymns for Worship Revised and #216 in Sacred Selections for the Church).The text was written and the tune (Ein Feste Burg) was composed both by Martin Luther, who was born Nov. 10, 1483 “THROUGH THE NIGHT OF DOUBT AND SORROW” A hymn which points out the blessings of Christ upon those who will be among the few laborers in the Lord’s plenteous harvest is "Through the Night of Doubt and Sorrow." The text was written in Danish by Bernhardt Severin Ingemann, who was born on May 28, 1789, at Thor Kildstrup on Falster Island in Denmark, the youngest of five sons of aUNDER HIS WINGS
I. In stanza 1 we are told that under His wings we can abide safely. Under His wings I am safely abiding, Though the night deepens and tempests are wild, Still I can trust Him; I know He will keep me, He has redeemed me, and I am His child. The deepening night and wild tempests represent the troubles of life: Job 14:1. “JESUS IS THE SWEETEST NAME I KNOW” A hymn which praises the name of Jesus as the one which is far above every name that is named is “Jesus Is the Sweetest Name I Know.”. The text was written and the tune (Sweetest Name or Lovely Name) was composed both by Lela Long. Practically nothing is known about this person, other than that she lived in the late nineteenth and earlyLAMB OF GOD
The song expresses praise to God for giving us His Son as the Lamb to take away our sins. I. Stanza 1 says that the Lamb was sent to this earth. Your only Son, no sin to hide, But You have sent Him from Your side. To walk upon this guilty sod. And to become the Lamb of God. A. Jesus Christ is the Son of God: Jn. 20:30-31.O HOW I LOVE JESUS
(picture of Frederick Whitfield) “O HOW I LOVE JESUS” “We love Him, because He first loved us” (1 Jn. 4:19) Introduction: A song which expresses both praise and love to Jesus because He first loved us is “O How I Love Jesus” (#414 in Hymns for Worship Revised, #273 in Hymns for Worship Revised).). The text was written by Frederick Whitfield, who was born at Threapwood in ShropshireTHE GLORY-LAND WAY
The song encourages us to follow the way that the Lord wants us to go. I. Stanza 1 identifies the nature of this way. I’m in the way, the bright and shining way, I’m in the glory-land way; Telling the world that Jesus saves today, Yes, I’m in the glory-land way“JESUS, I COME”
(picture of William T. Sleeper) “JESUS, I COME” “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed” (Jn. 8:36) INTRO.: A song which expresses the desire of sinners to come to the Son that they might be free is “Jesus I Come” (#321 in Hymns for Worship Revised, #603 in Sacred Selections for the Church).The text was written by William True Sleeper, who was born at “YOU NEVER MENTIONED HIM TO ME” I. Stanza 1 reminds us of the coming judgment. "When in the better land before the bar we stand, How deeply grieved our souls may (will) be, If any lost one there should cry in deep despair, ‘You never mentioned Him to me.’". A. "The bar" is an often-used poetic expression referring to judgment, in which all shall stand: Rom.14.10.
LITTLE IS MUCH WHEN GOD IS IN IT A hymn which encourages us to use what we have in the Lord’s service like the lad with the five barley loaves and two small fishes is “Little Is Much When God Is In It.”. The text was written and the tune (Little Is Much or Stewardship) was composed both by Kittie Louise Jennett (Mrs. Frederick W.) Suffield, who was born on Sept. 16,1884
A SHELTER IN THE TIME OF STORM (picture of Vernon J. Charlesworth) “A SHELTER IN THE TIME OF STORM” “For Thou hast been a shelter for me” (Ps. 61:3) INTRO.: A song which identifies the Lord as a shelter for us is “A Shelter in the Time of Storm” (#384 in Hymns for Worship Revised, #118 in Sacred Selections for the Church).). The text was written by Vernon John Charlesworth, who was born on April 28, 1838, at NO ONE EVER CARED FOR ME LIKE JESUS A song which focuses our attention on the lovingkindness of our Lord and all that He has bestowed on us is “No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus” (#562 in Hymns for Worship Revised, #141 in Sacred Selections for the Church ). The text was written and the tune (Weigle) was composed both by Charles Frederick Weigle, who was born on November 20 “GOD HIMSELF IS WITH US” The song reminds us that when we assemble for worship we are in the presence of Almighty God. I. Stanza 1 emphasizes the presence of God. "God Himself is with us; Let us now adore Him, And with awe appear before Him. God is in His temple; All within keep silence, And before Him bow with reverence. Him alone, God we own, Him, our; To our Lord “JESUS IS THE SWEETEST NAME I KNOW” A hymn which praises the name of Jesus as the one which is far above every name that is named is “Jesus Is the Sweetest Name I Know.”. The text was written and the tune (Sweetest Name or Lovely Name) was composed both by Lela Long. Practically nothing is known about this person, other than that she lived in the late nineteenth and earlyHYMNSTUDIESBLOG
(photo of Ralph Carmichael) THE SAVIOR IS WAITING “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: If any man hear My voice and open the door, I will come in” (Rev. 3:20) A song which urges us to open the door of our hearts and let Jesus in is “The Savior Is Waiting” (#281 in Hymns for Worship Revised).The original text of two stanzas was written and the tune (Carmichael) was composed both ONLY A SINNER SAVED BY GRACE ONLY A SINNER SAVED BY GRACE “God be merciful to me a sinner” (Luke 18:13) INTRO.: A gospel song which extols the mercifulness which God is willing to bestow on every sinner is “Only a Sinner Saved by Grace” (Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, #796). The text was written by James Martin Gray (1851-1935). PRESS ALONG TO GLORY LAND A gospel song which exhorts us to press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus is “Press Along to Glory Land” (#431 in Songs of the Church ). The text was written by James Rowe (1861933). An immigrant to the United States from England, Rowe was a prolific author of gospel song texts, including “After the WE WILL GLORIFY THE KING OF KINGS INTRO.: A hymn which exhorts us to praise and honor the Lord because He reigns and is clothed with majesty is “We Will Glorify the King of Kings.”. The text was written and the tune was composed both by Twila Paris Wright who was born on Dec. 28, 1958, in Fort Worth, TX, the daughter of Oren II and Rachel Inez Paris. “THROUGH THE NIGHT OF DOUBT AND SORROW” A hymn which points out the blessings of Christ upon those who will be among the few laborers in the Lord’s plenteous harvest is "Through the Night of Doubt and Sorrow." The text was written in Danish by Bernhardt Severin Ingemann, who was born on May 28, 1789, at Thor Kildstrup on Falster Island in Denmark, the youngest of five sons of a I LOVE THE LORD (WHEELER) A hymn that expresses love to the Lord our strength is “I Love the Lord.”. The text was written and the tune was composed both by Tommy E. Wheeler, who was born on Feb. 1, 1931, in Scottsville, KY, to Palmer Esker and Lena Maude (Bandy) Wheeler. During the early to middle thirties, his father, who became a well known song leader andhymn
“JUST OUTSIDE THE DOOR” The chorus reminds us of the danger of not coming to Christ before it is too late. "Just outside the door, just outside the door, Behold it stands ajar! Just outside the door, just outside the door, So near and yet so far!" This makes a very effective invitation song to call sinners to come for pardon. If Christ is standing outside the heart of “IN HEAVENLY LOVE ABIDING” "IN HEAVENLY LOVE ABIDING" "If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in My love" (Jn. 15.10). INTRO.: A hymn which talks about abiding in Christ’s love is "In Heavenly Love Abiding" (#382 in Hymns for Worship Revised).The text was written by Anna Laetitia Waring, who was born on Apr. 19, 1823 (some sources give 1820), at Plas-y-Velin near Neath in Glamorganshire, south Wales. “ONWARD, CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS” "ONWARD, CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS" "Endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ" (2 Tim. 2.3) INTRO.: One aspect of the Christian’s life is being a soldier, and a song which emphasizes this fact is "Onward, Christian Soldiers" (# 376 in Hymns for Worship Revised, and #220 in Sacred Selections for the Church).The text was written by Sabine Baring-Gould, who was born at Exeter, England, on “THE PRIZE IS SET BEFORE US” The tune (By and By) for "The Prize Is Set Before Us" was composed by Horatio Richmond Palmer (1834-1907). The song was originally produced in 1874 for the Sunday school of the Second Baptist Church in Chicago, IL, and first appeared that year in Songs of Love for the Bible School edited by Palmer. From there, it passed into numerousHYMNSTUDIESBLOG
(photo of Ralph Carmichael) THE SAVIOR IS WAITING “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: If any man hear My voice and open the door, I will come in” (Rev. 3:20) A song which urges us to open the door of our hearts and let Jesus in is “The Savior Is Waiting” (#281 in Hymns for Worship Revised).The original text of two stanzas was written and the tune (Carmichael) was composed both ONLY A SINNER SAVED BY GRACE ONLY A SINNER SAVED BY GRACE “God be merciful to me a sinner” (Luke 18:13) INTRO.: A gospel song which extols the mercifulness which God is willing to bestow on every sinner is “Only a Sinner Saved by Grace” (Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, #796). The text was written by James Martin Gray (1851-1935). PRESS ALONG TO GLORY LAND A gospel song which exhorts us to press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus is “Press Along to Glory Land” (#431 in Songs of the Church ). The text was written by James Rowe (1861933). An immigrant to the United States from England, Rowe was a prolific author of gospel song texts, including “After the WE WILL GLORIFY THE KING OF KINGS INTRO.: A hymn which exhorts us to praise and honor the Lord because He reigns and is clothed with majesty is “We Will Glorify the King of Kings.”. The text was written and the tune was composed both by Twila Paris Wright who was born on Dec. 28, 1958, in Fort Worth, TX, the daughter of Oren II and Rachel Inez Paris. “THROUGH THE NIGHT OF DOUBT AND SORROW” A hymn which points out the blessings of Christ upon those who will be among the few laborers in the Lord’s plenteous harvest is "Through the Night of Doubt and Sorrow." The text was written in Danish by Bernhardt Severin Ingemann, who was born on May 28, 1789, at Thor Kildstrup on Falster Island in Denmark, the youngest of five sons of a I LOVE THE LORD (WHEELER) A hymn that expresses love to the Lord our strength is “I Love the Lord.”. The text was written and the tune was composed both by Tommy E. Wheeler, who was born on Feb. 1, 1931, in Scottsville, KY, to Palmer Esker and Lena Maude (Bandy) Wheeler. During the early to middle thirties, his father, who became a well known song leader andhymn
“JUST OUTSIDE THE DOOR” The chorus reminds us of the danger of not coming to Christ before it is too late. "Just outside the door, just outside the door, Behold it stands ajar! Just outside the door, just outside the door, So near and yet so far!" This makes a very effective invitation song to call sinners to come for pardon. If Christ is standing outside the heart of “IN HEAVENLY LOVE ABIDING” "IN HEAVENLY LOVE ABIDING" "If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in My love" (Jn. 15.10). INTRO.: A hymn which talks about abiding in Christ’s love is "In Heavenly Love Abiding" (#382 in Hymns for Worship Revised).The text was written by Anna Laetitia Waring, who was born on Apr. 19, 1823 (some sources give 1820), at Plas-y-Velin near Neath in Glamorganshire, south Wales. “ONWARD, CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS” "ONWARD, CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS" "Endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ" (2 Tim. 2.3) INTRO.: One aspect of the Christian’s life is being a soldier, and a song which emphasizes this fact is "Onward, Christian Soldiers" (# 376 in Hymns for Worship Revised, and #220 in Sacred Selections for the Church).The text was written by Sabine Baring-Gould, who was born at Exeter, England, on “THE PRIZE IS SET BEFORE US” The tune (By and By) for "The Prize Is Set Before Us" was composed by Horatio Richmond Palmer (1834-1907). The song was originally produced in 1874 for the Sunday school of the Second Baptist Church in Chicago, IL, and first appeared that year in Songs of Love for the Bible School edited by Palmer. From there, it passed into numerousTHEN BE PREPARED
THEN BE PREPARED “He hath appointed a day, in the which He will judge the world in righteousness” (Acts 17:31) INTRO.: A song which exhorts us to be ready for that day in which God will judge the world in righteousness is “Then Be Prepared.” The original text was written and the tune was WHERE CHARITY AND LOVE ABOUND WHERE CHARITY AND LOVE ABOUND “He that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and He in Him” (1 Jn. 4:16) INTRO.: A hymn which exhorts us to dwell in love that God might dwell in us and we in Him is “Where Charity and Love Abound” (Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, #336).The text is based on a ninth century Latin hymn of the Western Church “Ubi caritas,” beginning “Ubi caritas et SANCTUARY | HYMNSTUDIESBLOG (Photograph of Randy Scruggs) “SANCTUARY” “Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirittherefore glorify God” (1 Cor. 6:19-20) INTRO.: A song which pictures each Christian as the temple of the Holy Spirit is “Sanctuary.” The text was written and the tune was composed both by John W. Thompson (b. 1950), about whom ITHE LORD OUR ROCK
“THE LORD OUR ROCK” “Be Thou my strong rock, for an house of defense to save me. For Thou art my rock and my fortress” (Ps. 31:2-3) INTRO.: A song which describes the Lord as a strong rock and fortress is “The Lord Our Rock” (#685 in Hymns for Worship Revised). The text is “A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD” “A MIGHTY FORTRESS” “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him will I trust” (Ps. 91.2) INTRO.: A hymn which presents God as a refuge and fortress is the familiar “A Mighty Fortress” (#16 in Hymns for Worship Revised and #216 in Sacred Selections for the Church).The text was written and the tune (Ein Feste Burg) was composed both by Martin Luther, who was born Nov. 10, 1483 “GOD, BE MERCIFUL TO ME” “GOD, BE MERCIFUL TO ME” (Psalm 51) “Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Thy lovingkindness” (Ps. 51:1) INTRO.: A song which asks God to have mercy upon us according to His lovingkindness is “God, Be Merciful to Me” (#501 in Hymns for Worship Revised).The text is a poetic rendering of Psalm 51:1-15 which first appeared in The Book of Psalms for Singing, published in 1973 JESUS, ROSE OF SHARON Jesus, Rose of Sharon, bloom forevermore; Be Thy glory seen on earth from shore to shore, Till the nations own Thy sovereignty complete, Lay their honors down and worship at Thy feet. It is the desire of God for the beauty of Christ to spread from shore to shore as He isUNDER HIS WINGS
(picture of Ira D. Sankey) “UNDER HIS WINGS” “He shall cover thee with His feathers, and under His wings shalt thou trust” (Ps. 91:4) INTRO.: A song which describes many of the blessings that those who are covered with the wings of the Almighty have is “Under HisWings
“CAN YOU COUNT THE STARS?” A song that encourages us to cast all our cares upon God because of His infinite knowledge and love is "Can You Count The Stars?" (#573 in Hymns for Worship Revised ). The text was written by Johann Wilhelm Hey, who was born at Leina, Germany, a little village between Gotha and Reinhardsbrunn, on Mar. 26, 1789. “ONWARD, CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS” "ONWARD, CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS" "Endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ" (2 Tim. 2.3) INTRO.: One aspect of the Christian’s life is being a soldier, and a song which emphasizes this fact is "Onward, Christian Soldiers" (# 376 in Hymns for Worship Revised, and #220 in Sacred Selections for the Church).The text was written by Sabine Baring-Gould, who was born at Exeter, England, on ONLY A SINNER SAVED BY GRACE ONLY A SINNER SAVED BY GRACE “God be merciful to me a sinner” (Luke 18:13) INTRO.: A gospel song which extols the mercifulness which God is willing to bestow on every sinner is “Only a Sinner Saved by Grace” (Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, #796). The text was written by James Martin Gray (1851-1935). PRESS ALONG TO GLORY LAND A gospel song which exhorts us to press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus is “Press Along to Glory Land” (#431 in Songs of the Church ). The text was written by James Rowe (1861933). An immigrant to the United States from England, Rowe was a prolific author of gospel song texts, including “After theLAMB OF GOD
The song expresses praise to God for giving us His Son as the Lamb to take away our sins. I. Stanza 1 says that the Lamb was sent to this earth. Your only Son, no sin to hide, But You have sent Him from Your side. To walk upon this guilty sod. And to become the Lamb of God. A. Jesus Christ is the Son of God: Jn. 20:30-31. JESUS, ROSE OF SHARON Jesus, Rose of Sharon, bloom forevermore; Be Thy glory seen on earth from shore to shore, Till the nations own Thy sovereignty complete, Lay their honors down and worship at Thy feet. It is the desire of God for the beauty of Christ to spread from shore to shore as He is BLUE SKIES AND RAINBOWS. “BLUE SKIES AND RAINBOWS” “That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith” (Eph. 3:17) INTRO.: A song which identifies some of the blessings which come to those in whose hearts Christ dwells by faith is “Blue Skies and Rainbows,” also known as “Jesus IsGOD’S FAMILY
A song which encourages us to be affectionate one to another as brothers and sisters in Christ is “God’s Family” (#643 in Hymns for Worship Revised ). The text was written and the tune was composed both by Lanny Lavon Wolfe, who was born on Feb. 2, 1942, at Columbus, OH. His father, Pearl, was a railroad engineer, and his mother,Precious
“JESUS, I COME”
(picture of William T. Sleeper) “JESUS, I COME” “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed” (Jn. 8:36) INTRO.: A song which expresses the desire of sinners to come to the Son that they might be free is “Jesus I Come” (#321 in Hymns for Worship Revised, #603 in Sacred Selections for the Church).The text was written by William True Sleeper, who was born atO HOW I LOVE JESUS
(picture of Frederick Whitfield) “O HOW I LOVE JESUS” “We love Him, because He first loved us” (1 Jn. 4:19) Introduction: A song which expresses both praise and love to Jesus because He first loved us is “O How I Love Jesus” (#414 in Hymns for Worship Revised, #273 in Hymns for Worship Revised).). The text was written by Frederick Whitfield, who was born at Threapwood in ShropshireUNDER HIS WINGS
I. In stanza 1 we are told that under His wings we can abide safely. Under His wings I am safely abiding, Though the night deepens and tempests are wild, Still I can trust Him; I know He will keep me, He has redeemed me, and I am His child. The deepening night and wild tempests represent the troubles of life: Job 14:1. “THROUGH THE NIGHT OF DOUBT AND SORROW” A hymn which points out the blessings of Christ upon those who will be among the few laborers in the Lord’s plenteous harvest is "Through the Night of Doubt and Sorrow." The text was written in Danish by Bernhardt Severin Ingemann, who was born on May 28, 1789, at Thor Kildstrup on Falster Island in Denmark, the youngest of five sons of a ONLY A SINNER SAVED BY GRACE ONLY A SINNER SAVED BY GRACE “God be merciful to me a sinner” (Luke 18:13) INTRO.: A gospel song which extols the mercifulness which God is willing to bestow on every sinner is “Only a Sinner Saved by Grace” (Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, #796). The text was written by James Martin Gray (1851-1935). PRESS ALONG TO GLORY LAND A gospel song which exhorts us to press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus is “Press Along to Glory Land” (#431 in Songs of the Church ). The text was written by James Rowe (1861933). An immigrant to the United States from England, Rowe was a prolific author of gospel song texts, including “After theLAMB OF GOD
The song expresses praise to God for giving us His Son as the Lamb to take away our sins. I. Stanza 1 says that the Lamb was sent to this earth. Your only Son, no sin to hide, But You have sent Him from Your side. To walk upon this guilty sod. And to become the Lamb of God. A. Jesus Christ is the Son of God: Jn. 20:30-31. JESUS, ROSE OF SHARON Jesus, Rose of Sharon, bloom forevermore; Be Thy glory seen on earth from shore to shore, Till the nations own Thy sovereignty complete, Lay their honors down and worship at Thy feet. It is the desire of God for the beauty of Christ to spread from shore to shore as He is BLUE SKIES AND RAINBOWS. “BLUE SKIES AND RAINBOWS” “That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith” (Eph. 3:17) INTRO.: A song which identifies some of the blessings which come to those in whose hearts Christ dwells by faith is “Blue Skies and Rainbows,” also known as “Jesus IsGOD’S FAMILY
A song which encourages us to be affectionate one to another as brothers and sisters in Christ is “God’s Family” (#643 in Hymns for Worship Revised ). The text was written and the tune was composed both by Lanny Lavon Wolfe, who was born on Feb. 2, 1942, at Columbus, OH. His father, Pearl, was a railroad engineer, and his mother,Precious
“JESUS, I COME”
(picture of William T. Sleeper) “JESUS, I COME” “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed” (Jn. 8:36) INTRO.: A song which expresses the desire of sinners to come to the Son that they might be free is “Jesus I Come” (#321 in Hymns for Worship Revised, #603 in Sacred Selections for the Church).The text was written by William True Sleeper, who was born atO HOW I LOVE JESUS
(picture of Frederick Whitfield) “O HOW I LOVE JESUS” “We love Him, because He first loved us” (1 Jn. 4:19) Introduction: A song which expresses both praise and love to Jesus because He first loved us is “O How I Love Jesus” (#414 in Hymns for Worship Revised, #273 in Hymns for Worship Revised).). The text was written by Frederick Whitfield, who was born at Threapwood in ShropshireUNDER HIS WINGS
I. In stanza 1 we are told that under His wings we can abide safely. Under His wings I am safely abiding, Though the night deepens and tempests are wild, Still I can trust Him; I know He will keep me, He has redeemed me, and I am His child. The deepening night and wild tempests represent the troubles of life: Job 14:1. “THROUGH THE NIGHT OF DOUBT AND SORROW” A hymn which points out the blessings of Christ upon those who will be among the few laborers in the Lord’s plenteous harvest is "Through the Night of Doubt and Sorrow." The text was written in Danish by Bernhardt Severin Ingemann, who was born on May 28, 1789, at Thor Kildstrup on Falster Island in Denmark, the youngest of five sons of aTHEN BE PREPARED
THEN BE PREPARED “He hath appointed a day, in the which He will judge the world in righteousness” (Acts 17:31) INTRO.: A song which exhorts us to be ready for that day in which God will judge the world in righteousness is “Then Be Prepared.” The original text was written and the tune was PRAISE THE LORD FOR HIS GOODNESS PRAISE THE LORD FOR HIS GOODNESS “Praise ye the Lord” (Ps. 111:1) INTRO.: A hymn which admonishes us to praise the Lord with our whole heart is “Praise the Lord for His Goodness.” The text was written by Matthew W. “Matt” Bassford, who wasFLEE AS A BIRD
“FLEE AS A BIRD” “Flee as a bird to your mountain” (Ps. 11:1) INTRO.: A song which compares coming to Christ to a bird’s fleeing to a mountain is “Flee As a Bird.” The text was written by Mary Stanley Bunce Palmer Dana Shindler (1810-1883). JESUS! WHAT A FRIEND FOR SINNERS JESUS! WHAT A FRIEND FOR SINNERS “ A friend of publicans and sinners!” (Luke 7:34) INTRO.: A song which identifies Jesus as a friend of sinners is “Jesus! What a Friend For Sinners.” In some hymnals, it is titled “Our Great Savior.” The text of the BLUE SKIES AND RAINBOWS. “BLUE SKIES AND RAINBOWS” “That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith” (Eph. 3:17) INTRO.: A song which identifies some of the blessings which come to those in whose hearts Christ dwells by faith is “Blue Skies and Rainbows,” also known as “Jesus Is LITTLE IS MUCH WHEN GOD IS IN IT A hymn which encourages us to use what we have in the Lord’s service like the lad with the five barley loaves and two small fishes is “Little Is Much When God Is In It.”. The text was written and the tune (Little Is Much or Stewardship) was composed both by Kittie Louise Jennett (Mrs. Frederick W.) Suffield, who was born on Sept. 16,1884
O HOW I LOVE JESUS
(picture of Frederick Whitfield) “O HOW I LOVE JESUS” “We love Him, because He first loved us” (1 Jn. 4:19) Introduction: A song which expresses both praise and love to Jesus because He first loved us is “O How I Love Jesus” (#414 in Hymns for Worship Revised, #273 in Hymns for Worship Revised).). The text was written by Frederick Whitfield, who was born at Threapwood in Shropshire“JESUS, I COME”
(picture of William T. Sleeper) “JESUS, I COME” “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed” (Jn. 8:36) INTRO.: A song which expresses the desire of sinners to come to the Son that they might be free is “Jesus I Come” (#321 in Hymns for Worship Revised, #603 in Sacred Selections for the Church).The text was written by William True Sleeper, who was born at A SHELTER IN THE TIME OF STORM (picture of Vernon J. Charlesworth) “A SHELTER IN THE TIME OF STORM” “For Thou hast been a shelter for me” (Ps. 61:3) INTRO.: A song which identifies the Lord as a shelter for us is “A Shelter in the Time of Storm” (#384 in Hymns for Worship Revised, #118 in Sacred Selections for the Church).). The text was written by Vernon John Charlesworth, who was born on April 28, 1838, at “JESUS IS THE SWEETEST NAME I KNOW” A hymn which praises the name of Jesus as the one which is far above every name that is named is “Jesus Is the Sweetest Name I Know.”. The text was written and the tune (Sweetest Name or Lovely Name) was composed both by Lela Long. Practically nothing is known about this person, other than that she lived in the late nineteenth and early ONLY A SINNER SAVED BY GRACE ONLY A SINNER SAVED BY GRACE “God be merciful to me a sinner” (Luke 18:13) INTRO.: A gospel song which extols the mercifulness which God is willing to bestow on every sinner is “Only a Sinner Saved by Grace” (Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, #796). The text was written by James Martin Gray (1851-1935). PRESS ALONG TO GLORY LAND A gospel song which exhorts us to press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus is “Press Along to Glory Land” (#431 in Songs of the Church ). The text was written by James Rowe (1861933). An immigrant to the United States from England, Rowe was a prolific author of gospel song texts, including “After theLAMB OF GOD
The song expresses praise to God for giving us His Son as the Lamb to take away our sins. I. Stanza 1 says that the Lamb was sent to this earth. Your only Son, no sin to hide, But You have sent Him from Your side. To walk upon this guilty sod. And to become the Lamb of God. A. Jesus Christ is the Son of God: Jn. 20:30-31. JESUS, ROSE OF SHARON Jesus, Rose of Sharon, bloom forevermore; Be Thy glory seen on earth from shore to shore, Till the nations own Thy sovereignty complete, Lay their honors down and worship at Thy feet. It is the desire of God for the beauty of Christ to spread from shore to shore as He is BLUE SKIES AND RAINBOWS. “BLUE SKIES AND RAINBOWS” “That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith” (Eph. 3:17) INTRO.: A song which identifies some of the blessings which come to those in whose hearts Christ dwells by faith is “Blue Skies and Rainbows,” also known as “Jesus IsGOD’S FAMILY
A song which encourages us to be affectionate one to another as brothers and sisters in Christ is “God’s Family” (#643 in Hymns for Worship Revised ). The text was written and the tune was composed both by Lanny Lavon Wolfe, who was born on Feb. 2, 1942, at Columbus, OH. His father, Pearl, was a railroad engineer, and his mother,Precious
“JESUS, I COME”
(picture of William T. Sleeper) “JESUS, I COME” “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed” (Jn. 8:36) INTRO.: A song which expresses the desire of sinners to come to the Son that they might be free is “Jesus I Come” (#321 in Hymns for Worship Revised, #603 in Sacred Selections for the Church).The text was written by William True Sleeper, who was born atO HOW I LOVE JESUS
(picture of Frederick Whitfield) “O HOW I LOVE JESUS” “We love Him, because He first loved us” (1 Jn. 4:19) Introduction: A song which expresses both praise and love to Jesus because He first loved us is “O How I Love Jesus” (#414 in Hymns for Worship Revised, #273 in Hymns for Worship Revised).). The text was written by Frederick Whitfield, who was born at Threapwood in ShropshireUNDER HIS WINGS
I. In stanza 1 we are told that under His wings we can abide safely. Under His wings I am safely abiding, Though the night deepens and tempests are wild, Still I can trust Him; I know He will keep me, He has redeemed me, and I am His child. The deepening night and wild tempests represent the troubles of life: Job 14:1. “THROUGH THE NIGHT OF DOUBT AND SORROW” A hymn which points out the blessings of Christ upon those who will be among the few laborers in the Lord’s plenteous harvest is "Through the Night of Doubt and Sorrow." The text was written in Danish by Bernhardt Severin Ingemann, who was born on May 28, 1789, at Thor Kildstrup on Falster Island in Denmark, the youngest of five sons of a ONLY A SINNER SAVED BY GRACE ONLY A SINNER SAVED BY GRACE “God be merciful to me a sinner” (Luke 18:13) INTRO.: A gospel song which extols the mercifulness which God is willing to bestow on every sinner is “Only a Sinner Saved by Grace” (Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, #796). The text was written by James Martin Gray (1851-1935). PRESS ALONG TO GLORY LAND A gospel song which exhorts us to press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus is “Press Along to Glory Land” (#431 in Songs of the Church ). The text was written by James Rowe (1861933). An immigrant to the United States from England, Rowe was a prolific author of gospel song texts, including “After theLAMB OF GOD
The song expresses praise to God for giving us His Son as the Lamb to take away our sins. I. Stanza 1 says that the Lamb was sent to this earth. Your only Son, no sin to hide, But You have sent Him from Your side. To walk upon this guilty sod. And to become the Lamb of God. A. Jesus Christ is the Son of God: Jn. 20:30-31. JESUS, ROSE OF SHARON Jesus, Rose of Sharon, bloom forevermore; Be Thy glory seen on earth from shore to shore, Till the nations own Thy sovereignty complete, Lay their honors down and worship at Thy feet. It is the desire of God for the beauty of Christ to spread from shore to shore as He is BLUE SKIES AND RAINBOWS. “BLUE SKIES AND RAINBOWS” “That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith” (Eph. 3:17) INTRO.: A song which identifies some of the blessings which come to those in whose hearts Christ dwells by faith is “Blue Skies and Rainbows,” also known as “Jesus IsGOD’S FAMILY
A song which encourages us to be affectionate one to another as brothers and sisters in Christ is “God’s Family” (#643 in Hymns for Worship Revised ). The text was written and the tune was composed both by Lanny Lavon Wolfe, who was born on Feb. 2, 1942, at Columbus, OH. His father, Pearl, was a railroad engineer, and his mother,Precious
“JESUS, I COME”
(picture of William T. Sleeper) “JESUS, I COME” “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed” (Jn. 8:36) INTRO.: A song which expresses the desire of sinners to come to the Son that they might be free is “Jesus I Come” (#321 in Hymns for Worship Revised, #603 in Sacred Selections for the Church).The text was written by William True Sleeper, who was born atO HOW I LOVE JESUS
(picture of Frederick Whitfield) “O HOW I LOVE JESUS” “We love Him, because He first loved us” (1 Jn. 4:19) Introduction: A song which expresses both praise and love to Jesus because He first loved us is “O How I Love Jesus” (#414 in Hymns for Worship Revised, #273 in Hymns for Worship Revised).). The text was written by Frederick Whitfield, who was born at Threapwood in ShropshireUNDER HIS WINGS
I. In stanza 1 we are told that under His wings we can abide safely. Under His wings I am safely abiding, Though the night deepens and tempests are wild, Still I can trust Him; I know He will keep me, He has redeemed me, and I am His child. The deepening night and wild tempests represent the troubles of life: Job 14:1. “THROUGH THE NIGHT OF DOUBT AND SORROW” A hymn which points out the blessings of Christ upon those who will be among the few laborers in the Lord’s plenteous harvest is "Through the Night of Doubt and Sorrow." The text was written in Danish by Bernhardt Severin Ingemann, who was born on May 28, 1789, at Thor Kildstrup on Falster Island in Denmark, the youngest of five sons of aTHEN BE PREPARED
THEN BE PREPARED “He hath appointed a day, in the which He will judge the world in righteousness” (Acts 17:31) INTRO.: A song which exhorts us to be ready for that day in which God will judge the world in righteousness is “Then Be Prepared.” The original text was written and the tune was PRAISE THE LORD FOR HIS GOODNESS PRAISE THE LORD FOR HIS GOODNESS “Praise ye the Lord” (Ps. 111:1) INTRO.: A hymn which admonishes us to praise the Lord with our whole heart is “Praise the Lord for His Goodness.” The text was written by Matthew W. “Matt” Bassford, who wasFLEE AS A BIRD
“FLEE AS A BIRD” “Flee as a bird to your mountain” (Ps. 11:1) INTRO.: A song which compares coming to Christ to a bird’s fleeing to a mountain is “Flee As a Bird.” The text was written by Mary Stanley Bunce Palmer Dana Shindler (1810-1883). JESUS! WHAT A FRIEND FOR SINNERS JESUS! WHAT A FRIEND FOR SINNERS “ A friend of publicans and sinners!” (Luke 7:34) INTRO.: A song which identifies Jesus as a friend of sinners is “Jesus! What a Friend For Sinners.” In some hymnals, it is titled “Our Great Savior.” The text of the BLUE SKIES AND RAINBOWS. “BLUE SKIES AND RAINBOWS” “That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith” (Eph. 3:17) INTRO.: A song which identifies some of the blessings which come to those in whose hearts Christ dwells by faith is “Blue Skies and Rainbows,” also known as “Jesus Is LITTLE IS MUCH WHEN GOD IS IN IT A hymn which encourages us to use what we have in the Lord’s service like the lad with the five barley loaves and two small fishes is “Little Is Much When God Is In It.”. The text was written and the tune (Little Is Much or Stewardship) was composed both by Kittie Louise Jennett (Mrs. Frederick W.) Suffield, who was born on Sept. 16,1884
O HOW I LOVE JESUS
(picture of Frederick Whitfield) “O HOW I LOVE JESUS” “We love Him, because He first loved us” (1 Jn. 4:19) Introduction: A song which expresses both praise and love to Jesus because He first loved us is “O How I Love Jesus” (#414 in Hymns for Worship Revised, #273 in Hymns for Worship Revised).). The text was written by Frederick Whitfield, who was born at Threapwood in Shropshire“JESUS, I COME”
(picture of William T. Sleeper) “JESUS, I COME” “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed” (Jn. 8:36) INTRO.: A song which expresses the desire of sinners to come to the Son that they might be free is “Jesus I Come” (#321 in Hymns for Worship Revised, #603 in Sacred Selections for the Church).The text was written by William True Sleeper, who was born at A SHELTER IN THE TIME OF STORM (picture of Vernon J. Charlesworth) “A SHELTER IN THE TIME OF STORM” “For Thou hast been a shelter for me” (Ps. 61:3) INTRO.: A song which identifies the Lord as a shelter for us is “A Shelter in the Time of Storm” (#384 in Hymns for Worship Revised, #118 in Sacred Selections for the Church).). The text was written by Vernon John Charlesworth, who was born on April 28, 1838, at “JESUS IS THE SWEETEST NAME I KNOW” A hymn which praises the name of Jesus as the one which is far above every name that is named is “Jesus Is the Sweetest Name I Know.”. The text was written and the tune (Sweetest Name or Lovely Name) was composed both by Lela Long. Practically nothing is known about this person, other than that she lived in the late nineteenth and early ONLY A SINNER SAVED BY GRACE ONLY A SINNER SAVED BY GRACE “God be merciful to me a sinner” (Luke 18:13) INTRO.: A gospel song which extols the mercifulness which God is willing to bestow on every sinner is “Only a Sinner Saved by Grace” (Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, #796). The text was written by James Martin Gray (1851-1935). PRESS ALONG TO GLORY LAND A gospel song which exhorts us to press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus is “Press Along to Glory Land” (#431 in Songs of the Church ). The text was written by James Rowe (1861933). An immigrant to the United States from England, Rowe was a prolific author of gospel song texts, including “After theLAMB OF GOD
The song expresses praise to God for giving us His Son as the Lamb to take away our sins. I. Stanza 1 says that the Lamb was sent to this earth. Your only Son, no sin to hide, But You have sent Him from Your side. To walk upon this guilty sod. And to become the Lamb of God. A. Jesus Christ is the Son of God: Jn. 20:30-31. JESUS, ROSE OF SHARON Jesus, Rose of Sharon, bloom forevermore; Be Thy glory seen on earth from shore to shore, Till the nations own Thy sovereignty complete, Lay their honors down and worship at Thy feet. It is the desire of God for the beauty of Christ to spread from shore to shore as He is BLUE SKIES AND RAINBOWS. “BLUE SKIES AND RAINBOWS” “That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith” (Eph. 3:17) INTRO.: A song which identifies some of the blessings which come to those in whose hearts Christ dwells by faith is “Blue Skies and Rainbows,” also known as “Jesus IsGOD’S FAMILY
A song which encourages us to be affectionate one to another as brothers and sisters in Christ is “God’s Family” (#643 in Hymns for Worship Revised ). The text was written and the tune was composed both by Lanny Lavon Wolfe, who was born on Feb. 2, 1942, at Columbus, OH. His father, Pearl, was a railroad engineer, and his mother,Precious
“JESUS, I COME”
(picture of William T. Sleeper) “JESUS, I COME” “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed” (Jn. 8:36) INTRO.: A song which expresses the desire of sinners to come to the Son that they might be free is “Jesus I Come” (#321 in Hymns for Worship Revised, #603 in Sacred Selections for the Church).The text was written by William True Sleeper, who was born atO HOW I LOVE JESUS
(picture of Frederick Whitfield) “O HOW I LOVE JESUS” “We love Him, because He first loved us” (1 Jn. 4:19) Introduction: A song which expresses both praise and love to Jesus because He first loved us is “O How I Love Jesus” (#414 in Hymns for Worship Revised, #273 in Hymns for Worship Revised).). The text was written by Frederick Whitfield, who was born at Threapwood in ShropshireUNDER HIS WINGS
I. In stanza 1 we are told that under His wings we can abide safely. Under His wings I am safely abiding, Though the night deepens and tempests are wild, Still I can trust Him; I know He will keep me, He has redeemed me, and I am His child. The deepening night and wild tempests represent the troubles of life: Job 14:1. “THROUGH THE NIGHT OF DOUBT AND SORROW” A hymn which points out the blessings of Christ upon those who will be among the few laborers in the Lord’s plenteous harvest is "Through the Night of Doubt and Sorrow." The text was written in Danish by Bernhardt Severin Ingemann, who was born on May 28, 1789, at Thor Kildstrup on Falster Island in Denmark, the youngest of five sons of a ONLY A SINNER SAVED BY GRACE ONLY A SINNER SAVED BY GRACE “God be merciful to me a sinner” (Luke 18:13) INTRO.: A gospel song which extols the mercifulness which God is willing to bestow on every sinner is “Only a Sinner Saved by Grace” (Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, #796). The text was written by James Martin Gray (1851-1935). PRESS ALONG TO GLORY LAND A gospel song which exhorts us to press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus is “Press Along to Glory Land” (#431 in Songs of the Church ). The text was written by James Rowe (1861933). An immigrant to the United States from England, Rowe was a prolific author of gospel song texts, including “After theLAMB OF GOD
The song expresses praise to God for giving us His Son as the Lamb to take away our sins. I. Stanza 1 says that the Lamb was sent to this earth. Your only Son, no sin to hide, But You have sent Him from Your side. To walk upon this guilty sod. And to become the Lamb of God. A. Jesus Christ is the Son of God: Jn. 20:30-31. JESUS, ROSE OF SHARON Jesus, Rose of Sharon, bloom forevermore; Be Thy glory seen on earth from shore to shore, Till the nations own Thy sovereignty complete, Lay their honors down and worship at Thy feet. It is the desire of God for the beauty of Christ to spread from shore to shore as He is BLUE SKIES AND RAINBOWS. “BLUE SKIES AND RAINBOWS” “That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith” (Eph. 3:17) INTRO.: A song which identifies some of the blessings which come to those in whose hearts Christ dwells by faith is “Blue Skies and Rainbows,” also known as “Jesus IsGOD’S FAMILY
A song which encourages us to be affectionate one to another as brothers and sisters in Christ is “God’s Family” (#643 in Hymns for Worship Revised ). The text was written and the tune was composed both by Lanny Lavon Wolfe, who was born on Feb. 2, 1942, at Columbus, OH. His father, Pearl, was a railroad engineer, and his mother,Precious
“JESUS, I COME”
(picture of William T. Sleeper) “JESUS, I COME” “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed” (Jn. 8:36) INTRO.: A song which expresses the desire of sinners to come to the Son that they might be free is “Jesus I Come” (#321 in Hymns for Worship Revised, #603 in Sacred Selections for the Church).The text was written by William True Sleeper, who was born atO HOW I LOVE JESUS
(picture of Frederick Whitfield) “O HOW I LOVE JESUS” “We love Him, because He first loved us” (1 Jn. 4:19) Introduction: A song which expresses both praise and love to Jesus because He first loved us is “O How I Love Jesus” (#414 in Hymns for Worship Revised, #273 in Hymns for Worship Revised).). The text was written by Frederick Whitfield, who was born at Threapwood in ShropshireUNDER HIS WINGS
I. In stanza 1 we are told that under His wings we can abide safely. Under His wings I am safely abiding, Though the night deepens and tempests are wild, Still I can trust Him; I know He will keep me, He has redeemed me, and I am His child. The deepening night and wild tempests represent the troubles of life: Job 14:1. “THROUGH THE NIGHT OF DOUBT AND SORROW” A hymn which points out the blessings of Christ upon those who will be among the few laborers in the Lord’s plenteous harvest is "Through the Night of Doubt and Sorrow." The text was written in Danish by Bernhardt Severin Ingemann, who was born on May 28, 1789, at Thor Kildstrup on Falster Island in Denmark, the youngest of five sons of aTHEN BE PREPARED
THEN BE PREPARED “He hath appointed a day, in the which He will judge the world in righteousness” (Acts 17:31) INTRO.: A song which exhorts us to be ready for that day in which God will judge the world in righteousness is “Then Be Prepared.” The original text was written and the tune was PRAISE THE LORD FOR HIS GOODNESS PRAISE THE LORD FOR HIS GOODNESS “Praise ye the Lord” (Ps. 111:1) INTRO.: A hymn which admonishes us to praise the Lord with our whole heart is “Praise the Lord for His Goodness.” The text was written by Matthew W. “Matt” Bassford, who wasFLEE AS A BIRD
“FLEE AS A BIRD” “Flee as a bird to your mountain” (Ps. 11:1) INTRO.: A song which compares coming to Christ to a bird’s fleeing to a mountain is “Flee As a Bird.” The text was written by Mary Stanley Bunce Palmer Dana Shindler (1810-1883). JESUS! WHAT A FRIEND FOR SINNERS JESUS! WHAT A FRIEND FOR SINNERS “ A friend of publicans and sinners!” (Luke 7:34) INTRO.: A song which identifies Jesus as a friend of sinners is “Jesus! What a Friend For Sinners.” In some hymnals, it is titled “Our Great Savior.” The text of the BLUE SKIES AND RAINBOWS. “BLUE SKIES AND RAINBOWS” “That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith” (Eph. 3:17) INTRO.: A song which identifies some of the blessings which come to those in whose hearts Christ dwells by faith is “Blue Skies and Rainbows,” also known as “Jesus Is LITTLE IS MUCH WHEN GOD IS IN IT A hymn which encourages us to use what we have in the Lord’s service like the lad with the five barley loaves and two small fishes is “Little Is Much When God Is In It.”. The text was written and the tune (Little Is Much or Stewardship) was composed both by Kittie Louise Jennett (Mrs. Frederick W.) Suffield, who was born on Sept. 16,1884
O HOW I LOVE JESUS
(picture of Frederick Whitfield) “O HOW I LOVE JESUS” “We love Him, because He first loved us” (1 Jn. 4:19) Introduction: A song which expresses both praise and love to Jesus because He first loved us is “O How I Love Jesus” (#414 in Hymns for Worship Revised, #273 in Hymns for Worship Revised).). The text was written by Frederick Whitfield, who was born at Threapwood in Shropshire“JESUS, I COME”
(picture of William T. Sleeper) “JESUS, I COME” “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed” (Jn. 8:36) INTRO.: A song which expresses the desire of sinners to come to the Son that they might be free is “Jesus I Come” (#321 in Hymns for Worship Revised, #603 in Sacred Selections for the Church).The text was written by William True Sleeper, who was born at A SHELTER IN THE TIME OF STORM (picture of Vernon J. Charlesworth) “A SHELTER IN THE TIME OF STORM” “For Thou hast been a shelter for me” (Ps. 61:3) INTRO.: A song which identifies the Lord as a shelter for us is “A Shelter in the Time of Storm” (#384 in Hymns for Worship Revised, #118 in Sacred Selections for the Church).). The text was written by Vernon John Charlesworth, who was born on April 28, 1838, at “JESUS IS THE SWEETEST NAME I KNOW” A hymn which praises the name of Jesus as the one which is far above every name that is named is “Jesus Is the Sweetest Name I Know.”. The text was written and the tune (Sweetest Name or Lovely Name) was composed both by Lela Long. Practically nothing is known about this person, other than that she lived in the late nineteenth and early ONLY A SINNER SAVED BY GRACE ONLY A SINNER SAVED BY GRACE “God be merciful to me a sinner” (Luke 18:13) INTRO.: A gospel song which extols the mercifulness which God is willing to bestow on every sinner is “Only a Sinner Saved by Grace” (Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, #796). The text was written by James Martin Gray (1851-1935). JESUS, ROSE OF SHARON Jesus, Rose of Sharon, bloom forevermore; Be Thy glory seen on earth from shore to shore, Till the nations own Thy sovereignty complete, Lay their honors down and worship at Thy feet. It is the desire of God for the beauty of Christ to spread from shore to shore as He is PRESS ALONG TO GLORY LAND A gospel song which exhorts us to press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus is “Press Along to Glory Land” (#431 in Songs of the Church ). The text was written by James Rowe (1861933). An immigrant to the United States from England, Rowe was a prolific author of gospel song texts, including “After theO HOW I LOVE JESUS
(picture of Frederick Whitfield) “O HOW I LOVE JESUS” “We love Him, because He first loved us” (1 Jn. 4:19) Introduction: A song which expresses both praise and love to Jesus because He first loved us is “O How I Love Jesus” (#414 in Hymns for Worship Revised, #273 in Hymns for Worship Revised).). The text was written by Frederick Whitfield, who was born at Threapwood in Shropshire “A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD” “A MIGHTY FORTRESS” “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him will I trust” (Ps. 91.2) INTRO.: A hymn which presents God as a refuge and fortress is the familiar “A Mighty Fortress” (#16 in Hymns for Worship Revised and #216 in Sacred Selections for the Church).The text was written and the tune (Ein Feste Burg) was composed both by Martin Luther, who was born Nov. 10, 1483 “THROUGH THE NIGHT OF DOUBT AND SORROW” A hymn which points out the blessings of Christ upon those who will be among the few laborers in the Lord’s plenteous harvest is "Through the Night of Doubt and Sorrow." The text was written in Danish by Bernhardt Severin Ingemann, who was born on May 28, 1789, at Thor Kildstrup on Falster Island in Denmark, the youngest of five sons of a “GOD, BE MERCIFUL TO ME” “GOD, BE MERCIFUL TO ME” (Psalm 51) “Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Thy lovingkindness” (Ps. 51:1) INTRO.: A song which asks God to have mercy upon us according to His lovingkindness is “God, Be Merciful to Me” (#501 in Hymns for Worship Revised).The text is a poetic rendering of Psalm 51:1-15 which first appeared in The Book of Psalms for Singing, published in 1973UNDER HIS WINGS
I. In stanza 1 we are told that under His wings we can abide safely. Under His wings I am safely abiding, Though the night deepens and tempests are wild, Still I can trust Him; I know He will keep me, He has redeemed me, and I am His child. The deepening night and wild tempests represent the troubles of life: Job 14:1. “I’M NOT ASHAMED TO OWN MY LORD” A much-loved hymn which presents the idea of not being ashamed of Jesus is "I’m Not Ashamed To Own My Lord" (#273 in Hymns for Worship Revised and #521 in Sacred Selections for the Church ). The text was written by the great English hymn-poet, Isaac Watts (1674-1748). It first appeared in his Hymns and Spiritual Songs of 1707. “SHALL WE GATHER AT THE RIVER?” V. Stanza 5 tells us who shall gather at the river. "At the smiling of the river, Mirror of the Savior’s face, Saints whom death will never sever Lift their songs of saving grace." A. Since this river is mirror of the Savior’s face, we know that the Savior will be there and we ONLY A SINNER SAVED BY GRACE ONLY A SINNER SAVED BY GRACE “God be merciful to me a sinner” (Luke 18:13) INTRO.: A gospel song which extols the mercifulness which God is willing to bestow on every sinner is “Only a Sinner Saved by Grace” (Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, #796). The text was written by James Martin Gray (1851-1935). JESUS, ROSE OF SHARON Jesus, Rose of Sharon, bloom forevermore; Be Thy glory seen on earth from shore to shore, Till the nations own Thy sovereignty complete, Lay their honors down and worship at Thy feet. It is the desire of God for the beauty of Christ to spread from shore to shore as He is PRESS ALONG TO GLORY LAND A gospel song which exhorts us to press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus is “Press Along to Glory Land” (#431 in Songs of the Church ). The text was written by James Rowe (1861933). An immigrant to the United States from England, Rowe was a prolific author of gospel song texts, including “After theO HOW I LOVE JESUS
(picture of Frederick Whitfield) “O HOW I LOVE JESUS” “We love Him, because He first loved us” (1 Jn. 4:19) Introduction: A song which expresses both praise and love to Jesus because He first loved us is “O How I Love Jesus” (#414 in Hymns for Worship Revised, #273 in Hymns for Worship Revised).). The text was written by Frederick Whitfield, who was born at Threapwood in Shropshire “A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD” “A MIGHTY FORTRESS” “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him will I trust” (Ps. 91.2) INTRO.: A hymn which presents God as a refuge and fortress is the familiar “A Mighty Fortress” (#16 in Hymns for Worship Revised and #216 in Sacred Selections for the Church).The text was written and the tune (Ein Feste Burg) was composed both by Martin Luther, who was born Nov. 10, 1483 “THROUGH THE NIGHT OF DOUBT AND SORROW” A hymn which points out the blessings of Christ upon those who will be among the few laborers in the Lord’s plenteous harvest is "Through the Night of Doubt and Sorrow." The text was written in Danish by Bernhardt Severin Ingemann, who was born on May 28, 1789, at Thor Kildstrup on Falster Island in Denmark, the youngest of five sons of a “GOD, BE MERCIFUL TO ME” “GOD, BE MERCIFUL TO ME” (Psalm 51) “Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Thy lovingkindness” (Ps. 51:1) INTRO.: A song which asks God to have mercy upon us according to His lovingkindness is “God, Be Merciful to Me” (#501 in Hymns for Worship Revised).The text is a poetic rendering of Psalm 51:1-15 which first appeared in The Book of Psalms for Singing, published in 1973UNDER HIS WINGS
I. In stanza 1 we are told that under His wings we can abide safely. Under His wings I am safely abiding, Though the night deepens and tempests are wild, Still I can trust Him; I know He will keep me, He has redeemed me, and I am His child. The deepening night and wild tempests represent the troubles of life: Job 14:1. “I’M NOT ASHAMED TO OWN MY LORD” A much-loved hymn which presents the idea of not being ashamed of Jesus is "I’m Not Ashamed To Own My Lord" (#273 in Hymns for Worship Revised and #521 in Sacred Selections for the Church ). The text was written by the great English hymn-poet, Isaac Watts (1674-1748). It first appeared in his Hymns and Spiritual Songs of 1707. “SHALL WE GATHER AT THE RIVER?” V. Stanza 5 tells us who shall gather at the river. "At the smiling of the river, Mirror of the Savior’s face, Saints whom death will never sever Lift their songs of saving grace." A. Since this river is mirror of the Savior’s face, we know that the Savior will be there and weTHEN BE PREPARED
THEN BE PREPARED “He hath appointed a day, in the which He will judge the world in righteousness” (Acts 17:31) INTRO.: A song which exhorts us to be ready for that day in which God will judge the world in righteousness is “Then Be Prepared.” The original text was written and the tune was PRAISE THE LORD FOR HIS GOODNESS PRAISE THE LORD FOR HIS GOODNESS “Praise ye the Lord” (Ps. 111:1) INTRO.: A hymn which admonishes us to praise the Lord with our whole heart is “Praise the Lord for His Goodness.” The text was written by Matthew W. “Matt” Bassford, who wasFLEE AS A BIRD
“FLEE AS A BIRD” “Flee as a bird to your mountain” (Ps. 11:1) INTRO.: A song which compares coming to Christ to a bird’s fleeing to a mountain is “Flee As a Bird.” The text was written by Mary Stanley Bunce Palmer Dana Shindler (1810-1883).LAMB OF GOD
The song expresses praise to God for giving us His Son as the Lamb to take away our sins. I. Stanza 1 says that the Lamb was sent to this earth. Your only Son, no sin to hide, But You have sent Him from Your side. To walk upon this guilty sod. And to become the Lamb of God. A. Jesus Christ is the Son of God: Jn. 20:30-31. “GOD, BE MERCIFUL TO ME” “GOD, BE MERCIFUL TO ME” (Psalm 51) “Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Thy lovingkindness” (Ps. 51:1) INTRO.: A song which asks God to have mercy upon us according to His lovingkindness is “God, Be Merciful to Me” (#501 in Hymns for Worship Revised).The text is a poetic rendering of Psalm 51:1-15 which first appeared in The Book of Psalms for Singing, published in 1973O HOW I LOVE JESUS
(picture of Frederick Whitfield) “O HOW I LOVE JESUS” “We love Him, because He first loved us” (1 Jn. 4:19) Introduction: A song which expresses both praise and love to Jesus because He first loved us is “O How I Love Jesus” (#414 in Hymns for Worship Revised, #273 in Hymns for Worship Revised).). The text was written by Frederick Whitfield, who was born at Threapwood in Shropshire “SPEAK, LORD, IN THE STILLNESS” "SPEAK, LORD, IN THE STILLNESS" "Speak, Lord, for Thy servant heareth" (1 Sam. 3.9)INTRO.: A hymn which asks the Lord to speak to us and encourages us to listen is "Speak, Lord, in the Stillness" (#619 in Hymns for Worship Revised).The text was written by Emily May Grimes Crawford, who was born on May 10, 1864, at Lambeth in Surrey, England.“JESUS, I COME”
(picture of William T. Sleeper) “JESUS, I COME” “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed” (Jn. 8:36) INTRO.: A song which expresses the desire of sinners to come to the Son that they might be free is “Jesus I Come” (#321 in Hymns for Worship Revised, #603 in Sacred Selections for the Church).The text was written by William True Sleeper, who was born at “SHALL WE GATHER AT THE RIVER?” V. Stanza 5 tells us who shall gather at the river. "At the smiling of the river, Mirror of the Savior’s face, Saints whom death will never sever Lift their songs of saving grace." A. Since this river is mirror of the Savior’s face, we know that the Savior will be there and we “JESUS IS THE SWEETEST NAME I KNOW” A hymn which praises the name of Jesus as the one which is far above every name that is named is “Jesus Is the Sweetest Name I Know.”. The text was written and the tune (Sweetest Name or Lovely Name) was composed both by Lela Long. Practically nothing is known about this person, other than that she lived in the late nineteenth and earlyPAGES
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Posted on March 31, 2020 by homeschoolbookreviewblog Comments1 Comment on I’m Going That Way I’M GOING THAT WAY “I’M GOING THAT WAY” _“…Well done, thou good and faithful servant…”_ (Matt. 25:21) INTRO.: A song which is designed to encourage us to follow the path that will lead to the Lord’s telling us that we have done well as good and faithful servants is “I’m Going That Way” (#189 in _Sacred Selections_). The text was written by James Rowe (1865-1933). A prolific hymn text author, Rowe is perhaps best known for “Love Lifted Me,” but his “After the Shadows,” “God Holds the Future in His Hands,” “He’s My King,” “Home of the Soul,” “I Choose Jesus,” “Looking to Thee,” “I Have Been Redeemed,” “What Is He Worth to Your Soul?”, “Won’t It Be Wonderful There?”, “Wonderful Jesus,” “You Never Mentioned Him to Me,” “Ring Out the Message,” “Wonderful City,” and anumber of others.
The tune was composed by L. B. Register, about whom I have been able to find no further information other than that he lived in Greenville, FL. He might be Lennard Bernard Register, Sr. (1899–1973), who is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Jasper, Florida. The song is usually dated 1922, which is likely when it was entered for copyright by Register, and if this is correct, it probably first appeared in the 1922 _Songs of the Coming King_ edited by R. E. Winsett of Fort Smith, AR. However, Hymnary.org, which inexplicably titles the song “I’m Facing That Way” but gives Rowe as the author and “I’ve heard of a land of joy and peace” as the first line, says that it appeared in the 1920 _Truth and Hope No. 2_ edited by G. W. Bacon for the Teacher’s Music Publishing of Hudson, NC. However, sometimes publishers would come out with subsequent editions of a book with added songs but not change the date of the book. Or it could be that it was first published in 1920 but not actually copyrighted until1922.
Other books in which the song was found include _Celestial Songs for all Purposes_ and _Songs of Old-Time Power: a Book of the Best Spiritual Songs for Evangelistic and All Religious Purposes_ both in 1923, _From the Cross to the Crown No. 2_ in 1929, _Favorite Songs_ in 1934, _Vocal Gems_ in1935, _Chimes of Glory No. 3_ in 1936, _Waves of Joy_ in 1937, _World Wide Church Songs_ in 1947, _Old Time Glory_, _Songs of Inspiration_, and _Universal Songs and Hymns: a Complete Hymnal _all in 1949, and _Precious Message_ in 1953. Among hymnbooks published by members of the Lord’s church during the twentieth century for use in churches of Christ, the song may currently be found in the 1992 _Praise for the Lord_ edited by John P. Wiegand, as well as _Sacred Selections_ and the 2007 _Sacred Songs of the Church_ edited by William D. Jeffcoat. The song talks about several of the advantages of being on the way ofChrist.
I. Stanza 1 refers to having been saved by grace divine “I’ve heard of a land of joy and peace and wonderful light, A beautiful place of mansions fair and skies ever bright, Where all who believe the Savior dear forever shall stay, And, having been saved by grace divine, I’m going that way.” * Thus land of joy and peace and wonderful light is described as the new Jerusalem: Rev. 21:1-4 * It is a beautiful place of mansions fair which Christ has prepared for His people: Jn. 14:1-3 * This wonderful home is promised to all who are saved by grace divine: Eph. 2:8-9 (as usual, Ellis Crum in _Sacred Selections_ felt that he had to change “believe” to “obey”) II. Stanza 2 refers to telling the glorious news to others “The glorious news I tell and sing, as onward I go, That those who are still astray in sin my Savior may know. I want them to sing His praise above some beautiful day; For glory to Him who died for me, I’m going that way.” * God wants His people to tell the glorious news by preaching the gospel wherever they go: Acts 8:4 * The purpose in this is to help those who are still astray in sin to know the Savior: Phil. 3:10 * In this way, we can help them join those who will sing His praise in eternity: Rev. 5:8-14 III. Stanza 3 refers to looking forward to meeting Christ in glory “I know I shall meet Him at the gate when trials are past; I know I shall meet Him face to face in glory at last. And O I believe that when we meet ‘well done’ He will say, For trusting His soul-redeeming love, I’m going that way.” * Christians have the hope of meeting the Savior at the gate because He is both the temple and the light in that city: Rev. 21:12, 22-23 * Then we shall see Him face to face in glory: 1 Jn. 3:1-3 * The reason why this is possible is because of His soul-redeeminglove: Eph. 5:2
CONCL.: The chorus serves to encourage us to continue on that way and cling to the Savior no matter what. “I’m going that way, I’m going that way, And Jesus the Savior I adore is with me each day; I’m clinging to Him, and never to stray, Yes, singing His praises all day long, I’m going that way.” The first time I ever heard this song it was as a teenager in the car flipping through radio stations. I was not familiar with it, but this would have been just before or just after the congregation where we attended changed hymnbooks and obtained _Sacred Selections_, so when I saw it there it reminded me of when I had heard it on the radio. It has a bouncy melody with an upbeat message to remind me that as a Christian, having been saved by the blood of Christ and given the hope of a home in heaven, if I am living for the Lord then “I’m Going That Way.” Posted on March 28, 2020 by homeschoolbookreviewblog CommentsNo Comments on Stand By the CrossSTAND BY THE CROSS
(photo of Daniel Otis Teasley)STAND BY THE CROSS
_“Now there stood by the cross of Jesus His mother…”_ (Jn.19:25)
INTRO.: A song which exhorts us spiritually to stand by what the cross of Jesus represents just as Mary physically stood by His cross is “Stand By the Cross.” The text was written and the tune was composed both by Daniel Otis Teasley, who was born on October 25, 1876, in Christian County, Illinois, the son of James A. and Rhoda A. (Hamilton) Teasley. He entered the ministry of the Church of God denomination in 1896, and served in New York. On January 31, 1901, he married Ora J. Howard in Rootville, Crawford Co., PA. Sometime after 1910, he became General Manager of the Gospel Trumpet Company, where he worked until 1917. He then worked as general manager of Warner Press (1917–18). Teasley wrote several books such as _Historical Geography of the Bible_, _The Holy Spirit and Other Spirits_, _How to Conduct a Sunday School_, _The Gospel Guidebook_, and _The Bible and How to Interpret It_. Also, he co-edited a number of hymnals including _Salvation Echoes_, _Truth in Song_, and _Songs of Grace and Glory_. And he produced many hymns. “Stand by the Cross” was copyrighted in 1907 and first published that year in _Truth in Song: for General Gospel Work_, which Teasley co-edited with Barney Warren, Andrew Byers, and Clarence Hunter for the Gospel Trumpet Company of Anderson,Indiana.
The song was used in _The Gospel Message in Song_ compiled by Flavil Hall and Samuel H. Hall and published by F. L. Rowe in 1910 for use by churches of Christ. This same book contains another song, “The Glory of God” with words by Mrs. H. Leo Boles, for which Teasley provided the music. Teasley died on November 15, 1942, at Santa Ana in Orange County, California. His body was buried there in Fairhaven Memorial Park. The inscription on his gravestone reads:DANIEL O. TEASLEY
1876 – 1942
WHEN TIME AND ETERNITY MEET. “Stand by the Cross” also appeared in the _Hymnal of the Church ofGod_, 1953.
The song stresses how important it is for us to be faithful to what the cross stands for. I. Stanza 1 tells us when to stand by the cross Stand by the cross when the morning sun Beams on your way so bright; Stand by the cross when the shadows fall, Soon we shall triumph for God and right. * We must stand by the cross in the morning when the first beams lighten the sky: Ps. 5:3 * We must stand by the cross during the day when the sun shinesbright: Ps. 19:4
* We must stand by the cross in the evening when the shadows fall:Ps. 141:2
II. Stanza 2 tells us where to stand by the cross Stand by the cross till the day is done, Firm to the end and true; Trust when the battle is raging wild, For there is waiting a crown for you. * We must stand by the cross till the day is done: Jn. 9:4 * But we must stand by the cross where the battle rages to fight: 1Tim. 6:12
* And we must stand by the cross faithfully to gain the crown: Rev.2:10
III. Stanza 3 tells us how to stand by the cross Stand by the cross like a soldier strong, Fearlessly face the foe; Soon shall the army of night recede, Back from the morning’s triumphant glow. * We must stand by the cross as strong soldiers: 2 Tim. 2:3-4 * Thus, we must stand by the cross fearlessly facing the foe: Eph.6:10-12
* And we must stand by the cross through the night until morning:Ps. 30:5
IV. Stanza 4 tells us why to stand by the cross Stand by the cross till the Lord returns, Faithful through life’s last test; Soon we shall hear from His blessed lips, “Lay down thy armor and be at rest.” * We must stand by the cross because the Lord will return: Acts 1:11 * We must stand by the cross because He wants us to be faithful: 1Cor. 4:1-2
* We must stand by the cross because we want to hear Him say, “Well done”: Matt. 25:21 CONCL.: The chorus reemphasizes how vital it is for soldiers ofChrist to stand:
Stand by the cross, soldier, stand, Victory will come by and by; Stand by the cross, soldier, stand, And we’ll conquer though we die. As soldiers in Christ’s army, we are to wage a good warfare that we might gain the final victory. In order to accomplish this goal, we must “Stand By the Cross.” Posted on March 24, 2020by
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“I’LL FOLLOW”
_“…Let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me”_(Matt. 16:24)
INTRO.: A song which expresses the desire to deny self, take up the cross, and follow Christ is “I’ll Follow” (#187 in _Sacred Selections for the Church_). According to most sources, the text was written and the tune was composed both by James Cleveland Moore (1888-1962). A Missionary Baptist preacher, song writer, and singing teacher in Spaulding County, GA, Moore attended the old Draketown Baptist Institute, which no longer exists, Mercer University, and the University of Florida. After becoming a minister, he served at Funstron, Alma, Moultree, Glenwood, Willacoochee, and Abbeville, GA; at the Bethel Baptist Church and First Baptist Church in Sycamore, GA; and in Hawthrone, FL. Also he served for two years as president of the Georgia-Florida-Alabama Tri-State Singing Convention, and was president of the Southern Singers’ Association of Georgia. It is estimated that he produced over 500 songs; sales of his phonograph records ran into the millions. Probably Moore’s best known song is “Never Grow Old,” dated around 1914. Nethymnal lists two other songs by him, “I Believe in Jesus” and “Inside the Gate.” One of his last hymns, “Thou, O Christ of Calvary,” was produced for inclusion in the _Baptist Hymnal_ published in 1956 by the Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. For reasons that I have not been able to determine, Hymnary.org attributes the song “I’ll Follow,” with the first line, “I’ve heard my Savior calling” and the chorus beginning “The way is very narrow but I’ll never follow,” to William C. Stokes. In _Sacred Selections_, it is listed as copyright 1930 by J. C. Moore and very likely first appeared in the _Sunday School and Revival Songs No.2_ published by the Morris Henson Co. of Oklahoma City, OK, in 1933. Among hymnbooks published by members of the Lord’s church during the twentieth century for use in churches of Christ, the song may currently be found in _Sacred Selections_. The song gives several reasons why we should follow Jesus I. Stanza 1 says that we should follow Jesus because He will make usfree from sin
“I’ve heard my Savior calling, ‘Take up thy cross, follow Me.” In tender tones He is pleading, ‘Come now and from sin be free.’” * Jesus calls us to come to Him: Matt. 11:28-30 * He asks us to take up the cross, symbolizing the commitment to accept the responsibility to do His will no matter what: Lk. 14:27 * In return, He promises to make us free from sin: Rom. 6:17-18 II. Stanza 2 says that we should follow Jesus because He will alwaysbe near us
“Though He may lead through the valley, And sometimes the way seem so drear, ‘Tis joy to know He is with me; My Savior is always near.” * Leading us through the valley symbolizes a place of danger: Ps.23:4
* Sometimes the way seems so drear because man who is born of woman is of few days and full of trouble: Job 14:1 * But regardless of this, Jesus has promised always to be with Hispeople: Heb. 13:5-6
III. Stanza 3 says that we should follow Jesus because He will enableus to conquer
“Sometimes He leads to the conflict Where foes, strong and mighty, assail, But in His strength I can conquer; Through Him I can e’er prevail.” * Sometimes He leads to the conflict in which we must fight the good fight of the faith: 1 Tim. 6:12 * In that conflict, foes who are strong and mighty, assail us: Eph.6:12
* However, by following Jesus we can be more than conquerors throughHis love: Rom. 8:37
CONCL.: The chorus continues to point out the importance offollowing Jesus.
“The way is very narrow but I’ll follow, I’ll follow, I’ll follow; The way is very narrow but I’ll follow, I’ll follow Jesus all the way.” The gate is strait and the way is narrow which lead to eternal life, but Jesus tells me that this is the road which I must travel to receive His blessings. Therefore, I must resolve that concerning the path that Jesus has laid out before me “I’ll Follow.” Posted on March 21, 2020 by homeschoolbookreviewblog CommentsNo Comments on God in Heaven Answers Prayer GOD IN HEAVEN ANSWERS PRAYER (photo of Vivian C. Ingalls) GOD IN HEAVEN ANSWERS PRAYER _“And hearken Thou to the supplication of Thy servant, and of Thy people Israel, when they shall pray toward this place; and hear Thou in heaven Thy dwelling place…”_ (1 Ki. 8:30) INTRO.: A song which points out that God will hear in heaven the prayers of His people is “God in Heaven Answers Prayer.” The text was written and the tune was composed both by Vivian Chaney (Mrs. C. M.) Ingalls, who was born on Oct. 27, 1898, near Corsicana, TX, the daughter of Francis Marion Chaney (1875–1953) and Dora E. Wilkerson Chaney (1881–1966). When she was five years old, the family, who had been Louisianians, moved back to Louisiana. While she was very young, she was taught by her mother to read music, and later she attended several singing schools, but most of her musical knowledge was acquired in college, attending Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA, and Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA. In 1921, Vivian married Charles Martin Ingalls (1893–1971). He later became a high school principal. Vivian’s song, “God in Heaven Answers Prayers,” was copyrighted in 1940 by the Hartford Music Co. in their book _Crowns of Glory_. Also she authored other songs. After spending many years teaching music in public schools, she taught at Crowley’s Ridge College, a private, four year, coeducational Christian liberal arts college in Paragould, Arkansas. While the institution is affiliated with the Churches of Christ, students of all religious backgrounds are welcome. After she retired from there in 1969, Vera and Charles evidently returned to Louisiana. According to the Springhill, LA, _Press and News-Journal_ (May 19, 1971), graveside services were held in the Evergreen Cemetery at Minden, Webster Parish, Louisiana, for Charles, who had been a long time resident and principal of Evergreen High School for many years and died on May 10, 1971, at the age of 77 in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. At the time of his death he and Vera were living in Shreveport, LA. “God in Heaven Answers Prayers” was used in _Our Garden of Song_ compiled in 1980 by Gene C. Finley. Vivian died, aged 87, on Dec. 28, 1985, at Shreveport, LA, and is also buried in Evergreen Cemetery at Minden. The song encourages us to pray. I. The first stanza talks about when to pray Christian friend, as down life’s pathway You are traveling day by day, Burdened down and almost sinking in despair, Heavenly blessings not receiving Just because you are not asking, Look to God for He will hear and answer prayer. * Jesus said that we ought always to pray: Lk. 18:1-8 * We should especially pray when we are burdened down with care: 1Pet. 5:6-7
* Many times we do not receive simply because we do not ask: Jas.4:2
II. The second stanza talks about why we should pray All the world will try to taunt you, Saying, “God’s too great to see All the trials Christians meet with everywhere;” But, thank God, His word assures us That He hears our earnest pleading. Yes, our Father up in heaven answers prayer. * The world taunts us by saying that prayer is useless: Ps. 94:1-7 * But God’s word assures us that the prayers of the righteous willavail: Jas. 5:13-18
* Therefore, we should pray because God’s ears are open to His people’s prayers: 1 Pet. 3:12 III. The third stanza talks about how to pray When we’ve prayed hard and received not, ‘Tis because we’ve asked amiss, And our lives are not in tune with heaven fair; Let’s live closer to our Master, Let the Holy Spirit guide us, Then we’ll see that God in heaven answers prayer. * Sometimes when we pray, we don’t receive because we ask amiss:Jas. 4:3
* Thus, we should strive to draw nearer to God by cleansing our hands, purifying our hearts and humbling ourselves before Him: Jas.4:8-10
* And we should always seek to let the Holy Spirit guide us throughHis word: Eph. 6:17
CONCL.: The chorus reminds us that if God sees the sparrow fall, then He knows our cares, pain, and burdens Jesus knows our cares and trials, Knows each heartache, knows each pain, Knows each heavy burden that we have to bear; If He marks the sparrow’s falling, Then He’ll hear our feeble calling. Go to Him for God in heaven answers prayer. Prayer is not an exercise in futility, as the materialist suggests. It’s not even merely a beneficial psychological phenomenon. For the Christian, it is actually talking to the heavenly Father with the firm conviction that “God in Heaven Answers Prayer.” Posted on March 17, 2020by
homeschoolbookreviewblog CommentsNo Comments on Jesus Through Samaria JESUS THROUGH SAMARIA “JESUS THROUGH SAMARIA” _“And He must needs go through Samaria”_ (Jn. 4:4) INTRO.: A song which uses the Biblical record of that time when Jesus went through Samaria to make some applications for us today is “Jesus Through Samaria” (#152 in _Sacred Selections for the Church_). The text was written and the tune was composed both by John B. Hicks. The song was copyrighted in 1901 by Eiland and Dean, which I assume refer to Franklin Lycurgus Eiland, a member of the Lord’s church, and Emmett Sidney Dean, a Methodist, who were both song writers and co-workers in the Trio Music Company of Waco, TX. It appeared, most likely for the first time, in _The Gospel Gleaner_ which was published in 1901 by the Trio Music Co. and perhaps edited by Eiland and Dean. Also, it was found in several of Trio’s subsequent publications, such as _The Gospel Messenger, a New Song Book_ and _Songs of Redemption for Revivals, Campmeetings, etc._ both from 1905, and _Glad Hosannas_ from 1906. Among hymnbooks published by members of the Lord’s church during the twentieth century for use in churches of Christ, it may currently be found in _Sacred Selections_, and the 2007_ Sacred Songs of the Church _edited by William D. Jeffcoat. The song encourages us to proclaim the same message that Jesus did to the woman of Samaria. I. Stanza 1 reminds us that Jesus lived on earth as a man “Our Savior once wandered on earth as a man, Both footsore and weary to Samaria’s land; A story He told, most wondrously grand, Salvation through Jesus for poor sinful man!” * Jesus, the divine Word, wandered on earth as a man because He became flesh: Jn. 1:1, 14 * On several occasions Jesus visited the land of Samaria: Lk. 17:11 * In Samaria, He told the same story that He told to the Jews, about salvation: Lk. 19:10 II. Stanza 2 points out that as a man He told the story of salvation to a woman of Samaria “Sore, weary, and thirsty, He came to a well, And there, to a woman, this story did tell. She heard it with joy, for her soul could be free, And she this salvation through Jesus did see!” * On one particular trip through Samaria, Jesus came to the well of Jacob near Sychar: Jn. 4:5-6 * There, He told the story of salvation to a woman who came forwater: Jn. 4:7-15
* She heard it with joy because she could see this salvation inChrist: Jn. 4:25-29
III. Stanza 3 exhorts us to follow the example of Jesus and tell this story for mankind today “Then, brother, let’s sing this sweet story, so t rue, Salvation through Jesus, for me and for you! Let every glad heart this great message now tell, The same and sweet story there told at the well!” * Jesus wants us to tell the sweet story just as the early disciplesdid: Acts 8:4
* This story of salvation through Jesus is to be told to every creature in all the world: Mk. 16:15-16 * It is the same sweet story that was told at the well: Jn. 4:39-42 CONCL.: The chorus emphasizes the importance of continuing to tell this sweet song of Jesus and His death on the cross for our salvation. “We’ll sing this sweet song, this glorious song, Of Jesus who died on the tree! He died on the tree for you and for me! O, sing the sweet story, Salvation is free!” Not many spiritual songs are based on specific events recorded in the scriptures, but this one makes it clear that there are some important lessons that we can learn as we follow “Jesus Through Samaria.” Posted on March 14, 2020 by homeschoolbookreviewblog CommentsNo Comments on The Glory of GodTHE GLORY OF GOD
(photo of Ida May Meiser (Mrs. H. Leo) Boles’s gravestone)THE GLORY OF GOD
_“…The whole earth is full of His glory”_ (Isa. 6:3) INTRO.: A song which emphasizes how the whole earth is full of God’s glory is “The Glory of God.” The text was written by Ida May Meiser (Mrs. H. Leo) Boles, who was born on Jan. 10, 1879, in Ohio. She married H. Leo Boles on September 23, 1906. They had a son, Leo Lipscomb Boles. H. Leo Boles had been born on February 22, 1874, in Gainesboro, Tennessee. In 1894 he married Miss Cynthia Cantrell when he was twenty years of age. To this union a son, Cleo, was born on July 14, 1895. The young wife and mother lived only four days after the son was born. A sister of Boles took little Cleo and cared for him until his father was in a position to take him. After being baptized by W. T. Kidwill in a meeting at Olive Church of Christ in DeKalb County, Tennessee, on September 27, 1895, Boles graduated from Burritt College, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in 1900, and attended the Nashville Bible School, later known as Lipscomb University, where he earned a bachelor of arts degree in 1906. Following his marriage to Ida May in 1906, Boles taught Religious Education, Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, and the Bible at David Lipscomb College (now known as Lipscomb University) from 1906 until his retirement, where he was the head of the Bible department for more than two decades and served as the university president twice, first from 1913 to 1920, and a second time from 1923 to 1932. The Boles family, H. Leo, Ida Mae, Cleo, and Leo Lipscomb, resided at 4100 Granny White Pike in Nashville, TN. Boles was an elder of the Reid Avenue Church of Christ in that city. Ida May Boles was a poetess. Her song, “The Glory of God,” was copyrighted in 1910 with the tune composed by Daniel Otis Teasley of New York City, NY, and appeared in the 1910 book _The Gospel Message in Song_ compiled by Flavil and Samuel H. Hall. Another song of hers entitled “Prayer,” dated 1908 with music by Flavil Hall, also is found in the same book. H. Leo Boles died on Feb. 7, 1946, at Nashville. Ida Mae Meiser Boles died, aged 76, on Oct. 17, 1955, also at Nashville, in Davidson County, Tennessee, and was buried in Nashville’s Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum. “The Glory of God” praises the Lord for all that He has createdand done.
I. Stanza 1 tells us that He created the celestial bodies. The stars that deck the sky with light. The sun and moon and all things bright, From heaven high to lowly sod, Declare the glory of the Lord. * God created the stars: Ps. 8:3 * He created the sun and moon: Gen. 1:16 * The entire heavens declare the glory of our God: Ps. 19:1 II. Stanza 2 tells us that He created the processes of nature The fresh young buds that richly grow, The summer winds that gently blow, All things that heaven and earth afford, Declare the glory of our Lord. * God ordained that the young buds should grow: Isa. 55:10 * He ordained that the winds should blow: Eccl. 1:6 * These processes declare that the earth is the Lord’s: Ps. 24:1-2 III. Stanza 3 tells us that He created the beauty of the earth The grandeur of the mountain high, The changing tints of evening sky, The crimson flush of morning light, Declare the glory of His might. * God created the mountains with their grandeur: Ps. 90:1-2 * The changing tints of evening sky signal a good time to cry out in prayer to God: Ps. 141:1-2 * The crimson flush of morning bright brings new mercies from God every day: Lam. 3:23 IV. Stanza 4 tells us that He created the conditions necessary forlife
The silver drop of morning dew, The changing clouds of brilliant hue, The warbling birds of lovely spring, Declare the glory of our King. * God gives the silver drops of dew which waters the earth: Gen.27:28
* Also He sends the clouds which pour out the water that is so necessary: Ps. 77:16-17 * And He made the birds which warble in the spring: Gen. 1:20-21 V. Stanza 5 tells us that He created everything that we see and know The deep green vale and rolling plains, The sweet sunshine and gentle rains, The golden grain or growing seed, Declare that He is Lord indeed. * It is God who waters the green valleys: Ps. 104:10-11 * He’s the one who makes the sweet sun to shine and the gentle rain to fall: Matt. 5:45 * And He causes the seed to grow into golden grain: Mk. 4:26-29 CONCL.: The chorus reminds us that the glory of God is seen throughout the universe which He made: The glory of the Lord most high Is seen in all the earth and sky; His praises all creation sing, And shout the glory of the Lord. Whether we feel the warmth of the sun by day or gaze into the starry heavens at night, whether we plant the flowers in spring or reap the harvest in fall, whether we notice the sparkling dew of early morning or view a gorgeous sunset in the evening, everything that we see and know points to its Creator and manifests “The Glory of God.” Posted on March 10, 2020by
homeschoolbookreviewblog CommentsNo Comments on Just When I Need Him Most JUST WHEN I NEED HIM MOST “JUST WHEN I NEED HIM MOST” _“I will not leave you comfortless”_ (Jn. 14:18) INTRO.: A song which reminds us that Jesus has not left us comfortless but promises to be with His people is “Just When I Need Him Most” (#140 in _Sacred Selections for the Church_). The text was written by William Charles Poole (1875-1949). Born in Easton, MD, he attended Washington College in Chestertown, MD. In 1900, he was became a Methodist minister, and served in the Wilmington, DE, Conference for 35 years prior to his death at Lewes, DE. In addition, he was an author of hymn texts. “Just When I Need Him Most” was produced in 1907 with the tune composed by Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (1856-1932). The song was copyrighted in 1908, and after its renewal in 1936 it was owned by Homer A. Rodeheaver. Perhaps Poole’s best known hymn is “Sunrise,” written in 1924 with music by Bentley D. Ackley. His 1923 hymn “I Would Not Live Without Jesus” with music by James M. Hagan was owned by Austin Taylor and has appeared in many of our books. Other songs by Poole include “The Call of the Christ,” “Christ Shall Be King,” Count Me,” “The Church by the Side of the Road,” “Did You Pray Till the Answer Came?”, “Do It for Jesus Today,” “I Shall See the King,” “In the Good Old Way,” “Have You Prayed It Through?”, “In the Garden with Jesus,” and “Won’t Somebody Tell Them?” Among hymnbooks published by members of the Lord’s church during the twentieth century for use in churches of Christ, “Just When I Need Him Most” may be found in _Sacred Selections_. The song identifies several reasons why we need Jesus. I. Stanza 1 tells us that He is near “Just when I need Him, Jesus is near, Just when I falter, just when I fear; Ready to help me, ready to cheer, Just when I need Him most.” * The Lord has promised that He will draw near to us if we draw nearto Him: Jas. 4:8
* If we do this, He will assist us when we falter not to stumble andfall: 2 Pet. 1:10
* And He will be ready to cheer us just as He did His apostles:Matt. 14:27
II. Stanza 2 tells us that He is true “Just when I need Him, Jesus is true, Never forsaking all the way through; Giving for burdens pleasures anew, Just when I need Him most.” * Christ is true, the faithful witness: Rev. 1:5 * He has promised never to forsake us: Heb. 13:5-6 * Instead, He will exchange our burdens for pleasures anew: Ps.16:11
III. Stanza 3 tells us that He is strong “Just when I need Him, Jesus is strong, Bearing my burdens all the day long; For all my sorrow giving a song, Just when I need Him most.” * Because Jesus is strong, He as our forerunner gives us strong consolation: Heb. 6:18-20 * This involves His bearing our burdens as we cast them upon Him:Ps. 55:22
* Thus, even in times of sorrow, He gives us a song so that we can rejoice in Him: Phil. 4:4 IV. Stanza 4 tells us that He is our all “Just when I need Him, He is my all, Answering when upon Him I call; Tenderly watching lest I should fall, Just when I need Him most.” * Paul affirmed that for the Christian Christ is all: Col. 3:11 * He will answer when we call upon Him because He is our Mediator with the Father: 1 Tim. 2:5 * In addition, He will tenderly watch over us lest we fall: Jude v.24
CONCL.: The chorus emphasizes how much we need Jesus to comfort andcheer us.
“Just when I need Him most, Just when I need Him most, Jesus is near to comfort and cheer, Just when I need Him most.” However, it is not enough just to know that I need someone to meet a need. I must look to someone who can actually provide for the need. And I can always rest assured that Jesus is willing, ready, and able to help me “Just When I Need Him Most.”POST NAVIGATION
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