I Am Resolved
August 8, 2010 at 3:30 pm | Posted in hymns | Leave a commentTags: hymn, I Am Resolved, Palmer Hartsough, The Unwavering Resolve of Jonathan Edwards
Sunday’s Hymn
Not too long ago I read and reviewed The Unwavering Resolve of Jonathan Edwards by Steven Lawson. It is based upon the Resolutions that Edwards tried to live by. I highly recommend the book for any Christian to read and learn from. Today’s hymn choice reminded me of Edwards’ Resolutions and I hope you enjoy it.
Stay faithful and hopeful,
Bill (a fellow-laborer)
Romans 15:13; Hebrews 12:28-29
I Am Resolved
By Palmer Hartsough
1. I am resolved no longer to linger, Charmed by the world’s delight; Things that are higher, things that are nobler – These have allured my sight.
(Refrain) I will hasten to Him, Hasten so glad and free. Jesus, Greatest, Highest, I will come to Thee.
2. I am resolved to go the Savior, Leaving my sin and strife. He is the true One; He is the just One; He hath the words of life.
(Refrain)
3. I am resolved to follow the Savior, Faithful and true each day. Heed what He sayeth, do what He willeth; He is the Living Way.
(Refrain)
4. I am resolved to enter the Kingdom, Leaving the paths of sin. Friends may oppose me, foes may beset me; Still will I enter in.
(Refrain)
5. I am resolved, and who will go with me? Come, friends without delay; Taught by the Bible, led by the Spirit, We’ll walk the heav’nly way.
(Refrain)
Sunday’s Hymn – Is Your All on the Altar?
August 1, 2010 at 3:05 pm | Posted in hymns | Leave a commentTags: Elisha Hoffman, hymn, Is Your All on the Altar
Today in church we heard a message from Ephesians 5:18, Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. The message was titled, “Living A Spirit Filled Life.” It really made me think about my life and submission to the Lord. It also reminded me of an old hymn. I hope the words are meaningful for you. God bless you as you think about surrendering completely to Him.
Stay faithful and hopeful,
Bill (a fellow-laborer),
Romans 15:13; 12:1-2
Is Your All on the Altar?
Elisha A. Hoffman, 1839-1929
1. You have longed for sweet peace, and for faith to increase, And have earnestly, fervently prayed; But you cannot have rest, or be perfectly blest, Until all on the altar is laid.
(Refrain) Is your all on the altar of sacrifice laid? Your heart, does the Spirit control? You can only be blest and have peace and sweet rest, As you yield Him your body and soul.
2. Would you walk with the Lord in the light of His Word, And have peace and contentment alway? You must do His sweet will to be free from all ill; On the altar your all you lay.
(Refrain)
3. Oh, we never can know what the Lord will bestow Of the blessings for which we have prayed, Till our body and soul He doth fully control, And our all on the altar is laid.
(Refrain)
4. Who can tell all the love He will send from above! Oh, how happy our hearts will be made! Oh, what fellowship sweet we shall share at His feet, When our all on the altar is laid!
(Refrain)
July 25, 2010 at 7:04 am | Posted in hymns | Leave a comment
Tags: hymn, Nothing But the Blood, Robert Lowry
(18)For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, (19)but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. (1 Peter 1:18-19)
Nothing But the Blood
By Robert Lowry (1826-1899)
1. What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
What can make me whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
(Refrain) Oh, precious is the flow That makes me white as snow;
No other font I know, Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
2. For my pardon this I see – Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
For my cleansing, this my plea – Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
(Refrain)
3. Nothing can for sin atone – Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
Naught of good that I have done – Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
(Refrain)
4. This is all my hope and peace – Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
This all my righteousness – Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
(Refrain)
This song is one of those old ones that are just nice to sing and to sing loud. It sounds good when it is done in a call and response way also. The song leader can sing the verse and the congregation can respond with the refrain. Regardless of how you sing it, you want to raise your voice and sing out to the LORD for what He has done.
Thank you Jesus, for taking my sin upon yourself and dying on the cross to pay the penalty for my sin. I am grateful for what You have done so that I might experience redemption. Thank you. I give this song to You and the Father as an offering of praise and thanksgiving.
Stay faithful and hopeful,
Bill (a fellow-laborer)
Romans 15:13; Psalm 50:23
Sunday’s Hymn – Fairest Lord Jesus
July 18, 2010 at 6:57 am | Posted in hymns | Leave a commentTags: Fairest Lord Jesus, hymn
Imagine with me this morning that you are singing in church and you are wide awake and truly glad that you are there. You are alive both physically and spiritually because of God’s grace. You are appreciative to Him for all He has done and forgiven in your life. You hear the piano, organ, guitar, trumpet, french horn, flute, and saxophone mix with the voices of the music team. The congregation seems to be singing louder and with more emotion too. You are offering praise to your heavenly Father who also is the God of all creation. What a joy to be praising Him.
Stay faithful and hopeful,
Bill (a fellow-servant)
Romans 15:13; Psalm 50:23
John 1:14
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth; we have beheld His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father.”
“Fairest Lord Jesus”
From Munster Gesangbuch, 1677
1. Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all nature,
Son of God and Son of Man!
Thee will I cherish, thee will I honor,
Thou, my soul’s glory, joy, and crown.
2. Fair are the meadows, fair are the woodlawns,
Robed in the blooming garb of spring:
Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer,
Who makes the woeful heart to sing.
3. Fair is the sunshine, fair is the moonlight,
And all the twinkling, starry host:
Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer
Than all the angels heav’n can boast.
4. Beautiful Savior! Lord of the nations!
Son of God and Son of Man!
Glory and honor, praise, adoration,
Now and forever more be thine.
Cross Cultural Worship Experience
July 11, 2010 at 6:28 pm | Posted in hymns | Leave a commentTags: Charles W. Fry, hymn, The Lilly of the Valley
Sunday’s Hymn – The Lilly of the Valley
My wife and I were visiting a Korean Baptist Church this morning. The senior pastor is a friend of mine and my wife and his wife are friends also. We had this Sunday free and when we talked this week he asked me if we were going to come to his church. The entire service is in Korean and they have an interpreter for visitors who need one. We know very little Korean so we needed the interpreter. One of the songs this morning was The Lily of the Valley. We sang in English while everyone around us sang in Korean. It’s like a glimpse of what singing will be like in heaven.
There is much more I could share about the church service this morning. Our friend is a good preacher too. He preached from Acts 3:1-10 on a Proper Spiritual Diagnosis and Remedy. We were glad we attended. We also stayed and had lunch. Yes, we like kimchi and we can use chopsticks. It was a good morning of worship and fellowship.
Thursday’s Hymn is changing to Sunday’s Hymn. I do like a blended service, but I am hoping to teach a younger generation the value of some old hymns. I hope you have had a good Sunday and experienced the presence of God in your service to HIM today.
Stay faithful and hopeful,
Bill (a fellow-laborer)
Romans 15:13; Psalm 50:23
The Lily of the Valley
By Charles W. Fry (1837-1882) – sung in 4/4 time
1. I have found a friend in Jesus, He’s everything to me, He’s the fairest of ten thousand to my soul; The Lily of the Valley, in Him alone I see All I need to cleanse and make me fully whole. In sorrow He’s my comfort, in trouble He’s my stay; He tells me every care on Him to roll.
(Refrain) He’s the Lilly of the Valley, the bright and Morning Star, He’s the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.
2. He all my griefs has taken and all my sorrows borne; In temptation He’s my strong and mighty tower; I have all for Him forsaken and all my idols torn From my heart, and now He keeps me by His power. Though all the world forsake me and Satan tempt me sore, Through Jesus I shall safely reach the goal.
(Refrain)
3. He will never, never leave me nor yet forsake me here, While I live by faith and do His blessed will; A wall of fire about me, I’ve nothing now to fear; With His manna He my hungry soul shall fill; then sweeping up to glory to see His blessed face, Where rivers of delight shall ever roll.
(Refrain)
Thursday’s Hymn – Washed in the Blood of the Lamb
July 8, 2010 at 11:22 am | Posted in hymns | Leave a commentTags: Elisha Hoffman, hymn, Washed in the Blood of the Lamb
This is a real good hand clapping, toe tapping song! Ideally the words can be projected so that people can have their hands free for clapping. We have sung this with many different instruments playing and at times with just a piano or just a guitar. It is a good song.
I may move the weekly hymn to Sunday’s and put a book review or coffee review on Thursdays. The blog is still developing and I have some changes in mind. I have to catch up on my reviewing responsibilities also. Enjoy the song and have a good day.
Stay faithful and hopeful,
Bill (a fellow-laborer)
Romans 15:13; Isaiah 66:2
Washed in the Blood of the Lamb
By Elisha Hoffman (1839-1929)
1. Have you been to Jesus for the cleansing power? Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? Are you fully trusting in His grace this hour? Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?
(Refrain) Are you washed in the blood, in the soul cleansing blood of the Lamb? Are your garments spotless? Are they white as snow? Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?
2. Are you walking daily by the Saviour’s side? Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? Do you rest each moment in the Crucified? Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?
(Refrain)
3. When the Bridegroom cometh, will your robes be white, Pure and white in the blood of the Lamb? Will your souls be ready for the mansions bright And be washed in the blood of the Lamb?
(Refrain)
4. Lay aside the garments that are stained with sin And be washed in the blood of the Lamb; There’s a fountain flowing for the soul unclean; Oh, be washed in the blood of the Lamb.
(Refrain)
Pray for Young Men
July 2, 2010 at 3:29 pm | Posted in hymns, prayer | Leave a commentTags: hymn, Pray for young men, stand up for Jesus
Will you join me in praying for some young men who are or will be leaders in the body of Christ? There is much in today’s culture that fights against manliness. Young men need help in knowing what it is to be a man in a Biblical sense not a worldly sense. We need mature godly male role models to help young men know the way to become a mature godly man. Maybe you know a young man that you could pray for. Maybe you know an older man that could and should be mentoring some young men. I have some suggestions for how you can pray.
Pray that:
1. They will always be completely surrendered to God (Rom. 12:1-2).
2. They will be in His Word to study and live it (2 Tim. 2:15).
3. They will learn to balance their private life and public life.
4. They will understand that God cares about character more than giftedness.
5. They will learn about diligence and self-discipline.
6. They will realize the presence of the God and His joy (Ps. 21:6)
7. They will stay faithful to God no matter what.
8. They will confidently know what God has “called” them to.
9. They will have older godly men to mentor them and younger godly men to mentor.
10. Their families (if they have them) will be protected from the evil one.
Thank you for looking around, seeing some young men with potential and for praying (interceding) for them. They may never know it, but God will and your prayers will make a difference.
“I write to you, dear children, because your sins have been forgiven on account of His name. I write to you, fathers, because you have known Him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I write to you, dear children, because you have known the Father. I write to you, fathers, because you have known Him who is from the beginning. I write to you young men, because you are strong, and the Word of God lives in you, and you have overcome the evil one.” (1 John 2:12-14 NIV)
Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus
by George Duffield
1. Stand up, stand up for Jesus, Ye soldiers of the cross
Lift high His royal banner, It must not suffer loss.
From victory unto victory His army shall He lead,
Till every foe is vanquished And Christ is Lord indeed.
2. Stand up, stand up for Jesus, The trumpet call obey;
Forth to the mighty conflict, In this His glorious day!
Ye that are men, now serve Him Against unnumbered foes;
Let courage rise with danger And strength to strength oppose.
3. Stand up, stand up for Jesus, The trumpet call obey;
The arm of flesh will fail you, Ye dare not trust your own.
Put on the gospel armor, Each piece put on with prayer;
Where duty calls, or danger, Be never wanting there.
4. Stand up, stand up for Jesus- The strife will not be long;
This day the noise of battle, The next the victor’s song.
To him that overcometh A crown of life shall be;
He with the King of glory Shall reign eternally. Amen
Stay faithful and hopeful,
Bill (a fellow-laborer)
(Rom. 15:13; 1 Tim. 1:18-19)
Thursday’s Hymn – It Is Well with My Soul
July 1, 2010 at 9:47 am | Posted in hymns | Leave a commentTags: Horatio G. Spafford, hymn, It Is Well with My Soul
We heard this sung in church last Sunday in the part of the service we call “Worship Through Song.” It was sung acapella by a woman with a very nice voice, but who was very nervous. She is also part of a family that is going through difficulty and grieving. There are others in the congregation going through the death of a loved one, or a sudden traumatic injury from a car accident or cancer and the pain of chemo-therapy or being jobless with no benefits or unemployment checks. What was more moving still was when people in the congregation began singing along, especially during the chorus. It was worship in the Biblical definition of worship.
I hope the words minister to you today whatever you may be going through. I encourage you to say them out loud to God as a prayer of worship. God bless you.
Stay faithful and hopeful,
Bill (a fellow-laborer)
Romans 15:13
“…………He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being taught.”
– Isaiah 50:4b
“Has not My hand made all these things, and so they came into being?” declares the Lord. “This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit and trembles at My Word.
– Isaiah 66:2
It Is Well with My Soul
By Horatio G. Spafford (1826-1888)
1. When peace like a river attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll, Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, “It is well, it is well with my soul.”
(Refrain) It is well with my soul; it is well it is well with my soul!
2. Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate, And hath shed His own blood for my soul.
(Refrain)
3. My sin – oh, the bliss of this glorious thought – My sin, not in part but the whole, Is nailed to His cross and I bear it no more! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!
(Refrain)
4. And, Lord, haste the day when the faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll, The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend! Even so – it is well with my soul!
(Refrain)
Thursday’s Hymn – The Saviour Can Solve Every Problem
June 24, 2010 at 9:39 am | Posted in hymns | Leave a commentTags: hymn, Oswald J. Smith, The Saviour Can Solve Every Problem, The Work God Blesses
This hymn can also be found on page six in The Work God Blesses Oswald J. Smith. It is a pretty good book on pastoral leadership. I hope you are encouraged today.
Stay faithful and hopeful,
Bill (a fellow-laborer)
Romans 15:13; Jeremiah 32:17, 27, 33:3
The Saviour Can Solve Every Problem
by Rev. Oswald J. Smith; music by B.D. Ackley (1932)
1. The Saviour can lift every burden, The heavy as well as the light;
His strength is made perfect in weakness, In Him there is power and might.
(Refrain) The Saviour can solve every problem, the tangles of life can undo;
There is nothing too hard for Jesus, There is nothing that He cannot do.
2. The Saviour can bear every sorrow, In Him there is comfort and rest;
No matter how great the affliction, he only permits what is best.
(Refrain)
3. The Saviour can strengthen the weary, His grace is sufficient for all;
He know every step of the pathway, And listens to hear when we call.
(Refrain)
4. The Saviour can break sin’s dominion, The victory He won long ago;
In Him there is freedom from bondage, He’s able to conquer the foe.
(Refrain)
5. The Saviour can satisfy fully, The heart that the world cannot fill;
His presence will sanctify wholly, The soul that is yielded and still.
(Refrain)
Thursday’s Hymn – Jesus Loves Me
June 17, 2010 at 9:49 am | Posted in hymns | Leave a commentTags: hymn, Jesus Loves Me
Most of us know this as a children’s song, but check out the second and third verses. Make sure you teach children those verses as well as the first verse and the refrain. I was surprised when we read this during our devotional time. Hope you are blessed and encouraged as we were.
Much GRACE and peace to you,
Bill (a fellow-laborer)
Romans 15:13; Isaiah 54:13
Jesus Loves Me
By Anna B. Warner (1820-1915)
1. Jesus loves me! this I know, For the Bible tells me so. Little ones to Him belong; they are weak but He is strong.
(Refrain) Yes, Jesus loves me. Yes, Jesus loves me. Yes, Jesus loves me. The Bible tells me so.
2. Jesus loves me! He who died Heaven’s gates to open wide. He will wash away my sin, Let His little child come in.
(Refrain)
3. Jesus loves me! He will stay Close beside me all the way; Thou hast bled and died for me; I will henceforth live for Thee.
(Refrain)
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