Welcome to my blog-The Fullness Of Jesus Christ In David's Library! I am brother David Ou from Taiwan. And I am a book-lover and influenced greatly by many precious books of the past pious generations in the church history. May this blog serve as a promoter to encourage every children of God to discover and enjoy the fullness of Jesus Christ by reading the Christian classics! And my another Chinese blog-大衛的圖書館 (https://davidoulibrary.blogspot.com/) is designed for Chinese Christian. Blessings!
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Thursday, June 27, 2024
9. Hymn: At the Cross
Hymn: At the Cross
Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748)
1. Alas! and did my Savior bleed,
And did my Sovereign die?
Would He devote that sacred head
For such a worm as I?
And did my Sovereign die?
Would He devote that sacred head
For such a worm as I?
Refrain:
At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light,
And the burden of my heart rolled away-
It was there by faith I received my sight,
And now I am happy all the day!
2. Was it for crimes that I have done
He groaned upon the tree?
Amazing pity! Grace unknown!
And love beyond degree!
He groaned upon the tree?
Amazing pity! Grace unknown!
And love beyond degree!
3. But drops of grief can ne‵er repay
The debt of love I owe:
Here, Lord, I give myself away -
‵Tis all that I can do!
The debt of love I owe:
Here, Lord, I give myself away -
‵Tis all that I can do!
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Monday, June 17, 2024
7. Modern Worship Song: At the place where You call
God of love and kindness
Your presence in me
You cover me with peace
In your loving embrace
I want none but You
Your presence in me
You cover me with peace
In your loving embrace
I want none but You
Light of truth and love
Shining in me
You cover me with peace
In your loving embrace
Your love is all that I see
Shining in me
You cover me with peace
In your loving embrace
Your love is all that I see
At the place where You call
I worship You Lord
Wherever I am
I give You my praise
At the place where You call
I worship You Lord
Wherever I am
Oh Lord, I worship You
I worship You Lord
Wherever I am
I give You my praise
At the place where You call
I worship You Lord
Wherever I am
Oh Lord, I worship You
Everywhere I go I praise you
Everything I do I lift up
My life to you I worship you
Everything I do I lift up
My life to you I worship you
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
5. Modern Worship Song: Gentle Voice
Modern Worship Song: Gentle Voice
Author: Susan Naus Dengler
Far above the noise of life,
There’s a voice that is gently calling.
“Leave behind your cares and strife.
Come to Me, I will give you rest.
Bring your fear, and bring your pain.
Bring your anger, and bring your worry.”
Do you hear the voice of Jesus
gently calling, “Come unto Me.”
There’s a voice that is gently calling.
“Leave behind your cares and strife.
Come to Me, I will give you rest.
Bring your fear, and bring your pain.
Bring your anger, and bring your worry.”
Do you hear the voice of Jesus
gently calling, “Come unto Me.”
Gentle voice, so meek and mild,
Gentle words of understanding.
“You are my beloved child.
Come to Me, I will give you rest.
Bring your grief, and bring your cares.
Bring you heartaches, and bring your sorrow.”
Do you hear the voice of Jesus
Gently calling, “Come unto Me”?
Gentle words of understanding.
“You are my beloved child.
Come to Me, I will give you rest.
Bring your grief, and bring your cares.
Bring you heartaches, and bring your sorrow.”
Do you hear the voice of Jesus
Gently calling, “Come unto Me”?
Gentle voice so full of love,
Gentle words so rich in mercy.
“You are my beloved child.
Come to Me. I will give you rest.”
Gentle words so rich in mercy.
“You are my beloved child.
Come to Me. I will give you rest.”
Friday, June 7, 2024
4. Marriage Devotional: Respecting A Respectful Husband
Marriage Devotional: Respecting A Respectful Husband
Author: Barbara Rainey
Nevertheless let each individual among you also love his own wife
even as himself; and let the wife see to it that she respect her husband (Ephesians 5:33).
Unfortunately, some men hear only Paul's words about women being submissive and take this as license to be domineering. It's impossible for a wife to submit to a man who doesn't respect her needs as a woman.
Every husband needs a wife who respects him. That means she notices him, regards him, honors him, prefers him and esteems him. From a negative point of view, not respecting your husband means to be insulting, critical, nonsupportive or passive towards him and his needs.
One way to respect your husband is to consider and understand the weight of his responsibilities as a servant/leader in the home. It is easy to look at your husband and see what is wrong instead of right. As someone once said, "Faults are like the headlights of your car, those of others seem more glaring."
Your husband needs unconditional acceptance—faults and all. As a Kenny Roger’s song puts it:
She believes in me.
I don't know just what she sees in me,
But she believes in me.
One way to communicate respect to your husband is to accept his schedule. For example, in past years I had to learn to be content with a schedule that found us packing up and leaving for most of the summer for Dennis's teaching assignments, conferences and meetings. We also had to learn how to live a great deal of time out of a suitcase and even out of the car.
When it gets to be too much, I tell Dennis and we make adjustments. Yes, my husband's schedule is important to me. I choose to be a part of what he does, to watch and help, and to be available to him. And I know by choosing to support Dennis in these ways, I am actually showing him respect.
Discuss:
Ask your husband when he has felt most respected by you. Ask him why.
Pray:
As a wife, ask God to grant you a better understanding of your husband's needs
so that you will be able to know how to express your respect of him.
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
2. Hymn: In the Garden
Hymn: In the Garden
Author: C. Austin Miles (1868-1946)
1. I come to the garden alone,
While the dew is still on the roses;
And the voice I hear, falling on my ear,
The Son of God discloses.
While the dew is still on the roses;
And the voice I hear, falling on my ear,
The Son of God discloses.
Refrain:
And He walks with me, and He talks with me,
And He tells me I am His own,
And the joy we share as we tarry there,
None other has ever known.
2. He speaks, and the sound of His voice
Is so sweet the birds hush their singing;
And the melody that He gave to me
Within my heart is ringing.
Is so sweet the birds hush their singing;
And the melody that He gave to me
Within my heart is ringing.
3. I‵d stay in the garden with Him
Tho‵ the night around me be falling;
But He bids me go; thro‵ the voice of woe,
His voice to me is calling.
Tho‵ the night around me be falling;
But He bids me go; thro‵ the voice of woe,
His voice to me is calling.
Sunday, June 2, 2024
Friday, May 31, 2024
Friday, May 24, 2024
19. Modern Worship Song: Shout to the Lord
My Jesus, my Saviour
Lord there is none like You
All of my days I want to praise
The wonders of Your mighty love
Lord there is none like You
All of my days I want to praise
The wonders of Your mighty love
My comfort, my shelter
Tower of refuge and strength
Let every breath, all that I am
Never cease to worship You
Tower of refuge and strength
Let every breath, all that I am
Never cease to worship You
Shout to the Lord all the Earth, let us sing
Power and majesty, praise to the King
Mountains bow down and the seas will roar
At the sound of Your name
Power and majesty, praise to the King
Mountains bow down and the seas will roar
At the sound of Your name
I sing for joy at the work of Your hands
Forever I‵ll love You, forever I‵ll stand
Nothing compares to the promise I have
In You
Forever I‵ll love You, forever I‵ll stand
Nothing compares to the promise I have
In You
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
17. Modern Worship Song: As the Deer
As the deer panteth for the water
So my soul longeth after thee
You alone are my hearts desire
And I long to worship thee
So my soul longeth after thee
You alone are my hearts desire
And I long to worship thee
You alone are my strength, my shield
To You alone may my spirit yield
You alone are my hearts desire
And I long to worship thee
To You alone may my spirit yield
You alone are my hearts desire
And I long to worship thee
You‵re my friend and You are my brother,
Even though you are a king.
I love you more than any other,
So much more than anything.
Even though you are a king.
I love you more than any other,
So much more than anything.
I want You more than gold or silver,
Only You can satisfy.
You alone are the real joy Giver,
And the apple of my eye.
Only You can satisfy.
You alone are the real joy Giver,
And the apple of my eye.
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
16. Modern Worship Song: Goodness of God
I love You Lord
Oh Your mercy never fails me
All my days
I’ve been held in Your hands
From the moment that I wake up
Until I lay my head
I will sing of the goodness of God
Oh Your mercy never fails me
All my days
I’ve been held in Your hands
From the moment that I wake up
Until I lay my head
I will sing of the goodness of God
All my life You have been faithful
All my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
I will sing of the goodness of God
All my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
I will sing of the goodness of God
I love Your voice
You have led me through the fire
In darkest nights
You are close like no other
I’ve known You as a father
I’ve known You as a friend
I have lived in the goodness of God
You have led me through the fire
In darkest nights
You are close like no other
I’ve known You as a father
I’ve known You as a friend
I have lived in the goodness of God
Your goodness is running after, it’s running after me
Your goodness is running after, it’s running after me
With my life laid down, I’m surrendered now, I give You everything
Your goodness is running after, it’s running after me
Your goodness is running after, it’s running after me
With my life laid down, I’m surrendered now, I give You everything
Your goodness is running after, it’s running after me
15. Modern Worship Song: On Eagle‵s Wings (Psalm 91)
You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord
Who abide in His shadow for life
Say to the Lord, "My refuge, my rock in whom I trust!"
Who abide in His shadow for life
Say to the Lord, "My refuge, my rock in whom I trust!"
And He will raise you up on eagles‵ wings
Bear you on the breath of dawn
Make you to shine like the sun
And hold you in the palm of His hand
Bear you on the breath of dawn
Make you to shine like the sun
And hold you in the palm of His hand
The snare of the fowler will never capture you
And famine will bring you no fear
Under His wings your refuge, His faithfulness your shield
And famine will bring you no fear
Under His wings your refuge, His faithfulness your shield
And He will raise you up on eagles‵ wings
Bear you on the breath of dawn
Make you to shine like the sun
And hold you in the palm of His hand
Bear you on the breath of dawn
Make you to shine like the sun
And hold you in the palm of His hand
You need not fear the terror of the night
Nor the arrow that flies by day
Though thousands fall about you, near you it shall not come
Nor the arrow that flies by day
Though thousands fall about you, near you it shall not come
And He will raise you up on eagles‵ wings
Bear you on the breath of dawn
Make you to shine like the sun
And hold you in the palm of His hand
Bear you on the breath of dawn
Make you to shine like the sun
And hold you in the palm of His hand
For to His angels He‵s given a command
To guard you in all of your ways
Upon their hands they will bear you up
Lest you dash your foot against a stone
To guard you in all of your ways
Upon their hands they will bear you up
Lest you dash your foot against a stone
And He will raise you up on eagles‵ wings
Bear you on the breath of dawn
Make you to shine like the sun
And hold you in the palm of His hand
Bear you on the breath of dawn
Make you to shine like the sun
And hold you in the palm of His hand
And hold you, hold you in the palm of His hand
Sunday, May 19, 2024
14. Modern Worship Song: Worthy is the Lamb
1. Thank you for the cross Lord
Thank you for the price You paid
Bearing all my sin and shame
In love You came
And gave amazing grace
Thank you for the price You paid
Bearing all my sin and shame
In love You came
And gave amazing grace
2. Thank you for this love Lord
Thank you for the nail pierced hands
Washed me in Your cleansing flow
Now all I know
Your forgiveness and embrace
Thank you for the nail pierced hands
Washed me in Your cleansing flow
Now all I know
Your forgiveness and embrace
Chorus:
Worthy is the Lamb
Seated on the throne
Crown You now with many crowns
You reign victorious
High and lifted up
Jesus Son of God
The Darling of Heaven crucified
Worthy is the Lamb
Worthy is the Lamb
Worthy is the Lamb
Seated on the throne
Crown You now with many crowns
You reign victorious
High and lifted up
Jesus Son of God
The Darling of Heaven crucified
Worthy is the Lamb
Worthy is the Lamb
Thursday, May 16, 2024
12. Modern Worship Song: You Are Mine
I will come to you in the silence
I will lift you from all your fear
You will hear My voice
I claim you as My choice
Be still, and know I am near
I will lift you from all your fear
You will hear My voice
I claim you as My choice
Be still, and know I am near
I am hope for all who are hopeless
I am eyes for all who long to see
In the shadows of the night,
I will be your light
I am eyes for all who long to see
In the shadows of the night,
I will be your light
Come and rest in Me
Do not be afraid, I am with you
I have called you each by name
Come and follow Me
I will bring you home
I love you and you are mine
I have called you each by name
Come and follow Me
I will bring you home
I love you and you are mine
I am strength for all the despairing
Healing for the ones who dwell in shame
All the blind will see, the lame will all run free
And all will know My name
Healing for the ones who dwell in shame
All the blind will see, the lame will all run free
And all will know My name
Do not be afraid, I am with you
I have called you each by name
Come and follow Me
I will bring you home
I love you and you are mine
I have called you each by name
Come and follow Me
I will bring you home
I love you and you are mine
I am the Word that leads all to freedom
I am the peace the world cannot give
I will call your name, embracing all your pain
Stand up, now, walk, and live
I am the peace the world cannot give
I will call your name, embracing all your pain
Stand up, now, walk, and live
Do not be afraid, I am with you
I have called you each by name
Come and follow Me
I will bring you home
I love you and you are mine
I have called you each by name
Come and follow Me
I will bring you home
I love you and you are mine
11. Modern Worship Song: What A Beautiful Name
You were the Word at the beginning
One with God the Lord Most High
Your hidden glory in creation
Now revealed in You our Christ
One with God the Lord Most High
Your hidden glory in creation
Now revealed in You our Christ
What a beautiful Name it is
What a beautiful Name it is
The Name of Jesus Christ my King
What a beautiful Name it is
Nothing compares to this
What a beautiful Name it is
The Name of Jesus
What a beautiful Name it is
The Name of Jesus Christ my King
What a beautiful Name it is
Nothing compares to this
What a beautiful Name it is
The Name of Jesus
You didn’t want heaven without us
So Jesus, You brought heaven down
My sin was great
Your love was greater
What could separate us now
So Jesus, You brought heaven down
My sin was great
Your love was greater
What could separate us now
What a wonderful Name it is
What a wonderful Name it is
The Name of Jesus Christ my King
What a wonderful Name it is
Nothing compares to this
What a wonderful Name it is
The Name of Jesus
What a wonderful Name it is
The Name of Jesus
What a wonderful Name it is
The Name of Jesus Christ my King
What a wonderful Name it is
Nothing compares to this
What a wonderful Name it is
The Name of Jesus
What a wonderful Name it is
The Name of Jesus
Death could not hold You
The veil tore before You
You silence the boast of sin and grave
The heavens are roaring the praise of Your glory
For You are raised to life again
The veil tore before You
You silence the boast of sin and grave
The heavens are roaring the praise of Your glory
For You are raised to life again
You have no rival
You have no equal
Now and forever
God, You reign
Yours is the kingdom
Yours is the glory
Yours is the Name above all names
What a powerful Name it is
What a powerful Name it is
The Name of Jesus Christ my King
You have no equal
Now and forever
God, You reign
Yours is the kingdom
Yours is the glory
Yours is the Name above all names
What a powerful Name it is
What a powerful Name it is
The Name of Jesus Christ my King
What a powerful Name it is
Nothing can stand against
What a powerful Name it is
The Name of Jesus
Nothing can stand against
What a powerful Name it is
The Name of Jesus
You have no rival
You have no equal
Now and forever God You reign
Yours is the kingdom
Yours is the glory
Yours is the Name above all names
You have no equal
Now and forever God You reign
Yours is the kingdom
Yours is the glory
Yours is the Name above all names
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
10. Modern Worship Song: Revelation Song
1. Worthy is the
Lamb who was slain
Holy Holy is He
Sing a new song
To Him who sits on
Heaven‵s mercy seat
Lamb who was slain
Holy Holy is He
Sing a new song
To Him who sits on
Heaven‵s mercy seat
Chorus:
Holy Holy Holy
Is the Lord God Almighty
Who was and is and is to come
With all creation I sing
Praise to the King of Kings
You are my everything
And I will adore You
2. Clothed in rainbows of living color
Flashes of lightning rolls of thunder
Blessing and honor strength and
Glory and power be
To You the only wise King
Flashes of lightning rolls of thunder
Blessing and honor strength and
Glory and power be
To You the only wise King
3. Filled with wonder
Awestruck wonder
At the mention of Your name
Jesus Your name is power
Breath and living water
Such a marvelous mystery
Awestruck wonder
At the mention of Your name
Jesus Your name is power
Breath and living water
Such a marvelous mystery
9. Modern Worship Song: In His Time
In His time, in His time
He makes all things beautiful in His time
Lord, please show me every day
As You‵re teaching me Your way
That You do just what You say in Your time
He makes all things beautiful in His time
Lord, please show me every day
As You‵re teaching me Your way
That You do just what You say in Your time
In Your time, in Your time
You make all things beautiful in Your time
Lord, my life to You I bring
May each song I have to sing
Be to You a lovely thing in Your time
You make all things beautiful in Your time
Lord, my life to You I bring
May each song I have to sing
Be to You a lovely thing in Your time
Sunday, May 12, 2024
8. Hymn: Since Jesus Came Into My Heart
Hymn: Since Jesus Came Into My Heart
Author: Rufus H. McDaniel (1850-1940)
1. What a wonderful change in my life has been wrought
Since Jesus came into my heart!
I have light in my soul for which long I had sought,
Since Jesus came into my heart!
Since Jesus came into my heart!
I have light in my soul for which long I had sought,
Since Jesus came into my heart!
Chorus:
Since Jesus came into my heart,
Since Jesus came into my heart;
Floods of joy o‵er my soul like the sea billows roll,
Since Jesus came into my heart.
2. I have ceased from my wand‵ring and going astray,
Since Jesus came into my heart!
And my sins which were many are all washed away,
Since Jesus came into my heart!
Since Jesus came into my heart!
And my sins which were many are all washed away,
Since Jesus came into my heart!
3. I shall go there to dwell in that City I know,
Since Jesus came into my heart!
And I‵m happy, so happy, as onward I go,
Since Jesus came into my heart!
Since Jesus came into my heart!
And I‵m happy, so happy, as onward I go,
Since Jesus came into my heart!
Friday, May 10, 2024
6. Hymn: Like A River Glorious
Hymn: Like A River Glorious
Author: Frances R. Havergal (1836-1879)
1. Like a river glorious is God‵s perfect peace,
Over all victorious, in its bright increase;
Perfect, yet it floweth fuller every day,
Perfect, yet it groweth deeper all the way.
Refrain:
Stayed upon Jehovah, hearts are fully blest
Finding, as He promised, perfect peace and rest.
2. Hidden in the hollow of His blessed hand,
Never foe can follow, never traitor stand;
Not a surge of worry, not a shade of care,
Not a blast of hurry touch the spirit there.
Never foe can follow, never traitor stand;
Not a surge of worry, not a shade of care,
Not a blast of hurry touch the spirit there.
3. Every joy or trial falleth from above,
Traced upon our dial by the Sun of Love;
We may trust Him fully all for us to do;
They who trust Him wholly find Him wholly true.
Traced upon our dial by the Sun of Love;
We may trust Him fully all for us to do;
They who trust Him wholly find Him wholly true.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Monday, May 6, 2024
2. Hymn: I‵d Rather Have Jesus
Hymn: I‵d Rather Have Jesus
Author: Rhea F. Miller (1894-1966)
1. I‵d rather have Jesus than silver or gold;
I‵d rather be His than have riches untold;
I‵d rather have Jesus than houses or lands.
I‵d rather be led by His nail pierced hand
I‵d rather be His than have riches untold;
I‵d rather have Jesus than houses or lands.
I‵d rather be led by His nail pierced hand
Chorus:
Than to be the king of a vast domain
Or be held in sin‵s dread sway.
I‵d rather have Jesus than anything
This world affords today.
2. I‵d rather have Jesus than men‵s applause;
I‵d rather be faithful to His dear cause;
I‵d rather have Jesus than worldwide fame.
I‵d rather be true to His holy name.
I‵d rather be faithful to His dear cause;
I‵d rather have Jesus than worldwide fame.
I‵d rather be true to His holy name.
3. He‵s fairer than lilies of rarest bloom;
He‵s sweeter than honey from out the comb;
He‵s all that my hungering spirit needs.
I‵d rather have Jesus and let Him lead.
He‵s sweeter than honey from out the comb;
He‵s all that my hungering spirit needs.
I‵d rather have Jesus and let Him lead.
Friday, May 3, 2024
1. Hymn: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Hymn: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Author: Robert Robinson (1735-1790)
1. Come, Thou Fount of every blessing,
Tune my heart to sing Thy grace;
Streams of mercy, never ceasing,
Call for songs of loudest praise.
Teach me some melodious sonnet,
Sung by flaming tongues above;
Praise the mount, I‵m fixed upon it;
Mount of Thy redeeming love!
Tune my heart to sing Thy grace;
Streams of mercy, never ceasing,
Call for songs of loudest praise.
Teach me some melodious sonnet,
Sung by flaming tongues above;
Praise the mount, I‵m fixed upon it;
Mount of Thy redeeming love!
2. Here I raise my Ebenezer;
Here there by Thy great help I‵ve come;
And I hope by Thy good pleasure,
Safely to arrive at home.
Jesus sought me when a stranger,
Wandering from the fold of God;
He, to rescue me from danger,
Interposed His precious blood.
Here there by Thy great help I‵ve come;
And I hope by Thy good pleasure,
Safely to arrive at home.
Jesus sought me when a stranger,
Wandering from the fold of God;
He, to rescue me from danger,
Interposed His precious blood.
3. Oh, to grace how great a debtor,
Daily I‵m constrained to be!
Let that goodness like a fetter,
Bind my wandering heart to Thee.
Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it-
Prone to leave the God I love;
Here‵s my heart, oh, take and seal it!
Seal it for Thy courts above.
Daily I‵m constrained to be!
Let that goodness like a fetter,
Bind my wandering heart to Thee.
Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it-
Prone to leave the God I love;
Here‵s my heart, oh, take and seal it!
Seal it for Thy courts above.
Friday, April 26, 2024
10. Marriage Devotional: Toward a New Breed of Men
Marriage Devotional: Toward a New Breed of Men
Author: Dennis Rainey
While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal. (2 Corinthians 4:18)
Why do Fortune 500 companies pay such huge salaries to their top executives? Because they know that leadership makes a difference. As a husband and father, your leadership will make a difference in your family. Oh, your wife and children may survive from day to day, but are they heading anywhere? Are they growing in Christlike character? Are they focusing on what is important?
There is no question why so many marriages and families are in trouble. Too many men are functioning only as material providers. We need a new breed of men who can appreciate and expend energy, time and—most importantly—focused attention on the spiritual aspect of family life.
We need a new breed of men who have the ability to focus on the unseen—the eternal—as well as the seen. Men who will say no to more bucks when it means sacrificing their families. A new breed who will ask, with every decision they make: "How will this affect the relationships within my family?"
We need a new breed of men who will recognize they need to leave something to posterity that will outlive the financial inheritances they may leave for their children: proven character. . .a new breed of men who realize that to succeed in the eyes of men but fail in the eyes of God is the ultimate failure.
One man has said, "It is better to fail in a cause that will ultimately succeed than to succeed in a cause that will ultimately fail."
Will you take upon yourself the challenge Albert Einstein gave a group of young scientists? While addressing this highly motivated group of young men, he said, "Gentlemen, try not to become men of success. But rather, try to become men of value."
Discuss:
What material things do you hope to leave to your children? What specific spiritual values do you hope to instill in them? Which of these "keepsakes" is more important?
Pray:
Imagine your children as grown and established in their own families. Pray for what each one will become.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
9. Hymn: Fairest Lord Jesus
Hymn: Fairest Lord Jesus
Translation: Joseph A. Seiss (1823-1904)
1. Fairest Lord Jesus,
Ruler of all nature,
O Thou of God and man the Son,
Thee will I cherish,
Thee will I honor,
Thou, my soul‵s glory, joy, and crown.
Ruler of all nature,
O Thou of God and man the Son,
Thee will I cherish,
Thee will I honor,
Thou, my soul‵s glory, joy, and crown.
2. Fair are the meadows,
Fairer still the woodlands,
Robed in the blooming garb of spring:
Jesus is fairer,
Jesus is purer,
Who makes the woeful heart to sing.
Fairer still the woodlands,
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,
Fairer still the moonlight,
And all the twinkling starry host:
Jesus shines brighter,
Jesus shines purer,
Than all the angels heaven can boast.
Fairer still the moonlight,
And all the twinkling starry host:
Jesus shines brighter,
Jesus shines purer,
Than all the angels heaven can boast.
4. Beautiful Savior!
Lord of the nations!
Son of God and Son of Man!
Glory and honor,
Praise, adoration,
Now and forevermore be Thine!
Lord of the nations!
Son of God and Son of Man!
Glory and honor,
Praise, adoration,
Now and forevermore be Thine!
Sunday, April 21, 2024
8. Hymn: Higher Ground
Hymn: Higher Ground
Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr. (1856-1922)
1. I’m pressing on the upward way,
New heights I’m gaining ev‵ry day;
Still praying as I’m onward bound,
“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”
New heights I’m gaining ev‵ry day;
Still praying as I’m onward bound,
“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”
Refrain:
Lord, lift me up, and let me stand
By faith, on heaven’s tableland;
A higher plane than I have found,
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
2. My heart has no desire to stay
Where doubts arise and fears dismay;
Though some may dwell where these abound,
My prayer, my aim, is higher ground.
Where doubts arise and fears dismay;
Though some may dwell where these abound,
My prayer, my aim, is higher ground.
3. I want to live above the world,
Though Satan’s darts at me are hurled;
For faith has caught a joyful sound,
The song of saints on higher ground.
Though Satan’s darts at me are hurled;
For faith has caught a joyful sound,
The song of saints on higher ground.
4. I want to scale the utmost height,
And catch a gleam of glory bright;
But still I’ll pray till heav’n I’ve found,
“Lord, lead me on to higher ground.”
And catch a gleam of glory bright;
But still I’ll pray till heav’n I’ve found,
“Lord, lead me on to higher ground.”
Friday, April 19, 2024
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Sunday, April 14, 2024
Friday, April 12, 2024
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
3. Hymn: Wonderful Peace
Hymn: Wonderful Peace
Author: W. D. Cornell (1858-1936)
1. Far away in the depths of my spirit tonight
Rolls a melody sweeter than psalm;
In celestial-like strains it unceasingly falls
O’er my soul like an infinite calm.
Rolls a melody sweeter than psalm;
In celestial-like strains it unceasingly falls
O’er my soul like an infinite calm.
Refrain:
Peace! Peace! wonderful peace,
Coming down from the Father above;
Sweep over my spirit forever, I pray,
In fathomless billows of love.
2. What a treasure I have in this wonderful peace,
Buried deep in the heart of my soul;
So secure that no power can mine it away,
While the years of eternity roll.
Buried deep in the heart of my soul;
So secure that no power can mine it away,
While the years of eternity roll.
3. I am resting tonight in this wonderful peace,
Resting sweetly in Jesus’ control;
For I’m kept from all danger by night and by day,
And His glory is flooding my soul.
Resting sweetly in Jesus’ control;
For I’m kept from all danger by night and by day,
And His glory is flooding my soul.
4. And methinks when I rise to that City of peace,
Where the Author of peace I shall see,
That one strain of the song which the ransomed will sing,
In that heavenly kingdom shall be.
Where the Author of peace I shall see,
That one strain of the song which the ransomed will sing,
In that heavenly kingdom shall be.
5. Ah! soul, are you here without comfort or rest,
Marching down the rough pathway of time?
Make Jesus your friend ere the shadows grow dark;
Oh, accept this sweet peace so sublime.
Marching down the rough pathway of time?
Make Jesus your friend ere the shadows grow dark;
Oh, accept this sweet peace so sublime.
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Friday, March 29, 2024
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
3. Hymn: Thanks to God for My Redeemer
Hymn: Thanks to God for My Redeemer
Author: August Ludvig Storm (1862-1914)
1. Thanks to God for my Redeemer,
Thanks for all Thou dost provide!
Thanks for times now but a mem’ry,
Thanks for Jesus by my side!
Thanks for pleasant, balmy springtime,
Thanks for dark and stormy fall!
Thanks for tears by now forgotten,
Thanks for peace within my soul!
Thanks for all Thou dost provide!
Thanks for times now but a mem’ry,
Thanks for Jesus by my side!
Thanks for pleasant, balmy springtime,
Thanks for dark and stormy fall!
Thanks for tears by now forgotten,
Thanks for peace within my soul!
2. Thanks for prayers that Thou hast answered,
Thanks for what Thou dost deny!
Thanks for storms that I have weathered,
Thanks for all Thou dost supply!
Thanks for pain, and thanks for pleasure,
Thanks for comfort in despair!
Thanks for grace that none can measure,
Thanks for love beyond compare!
3. Thanks for roses by the wayside,
Thanks for thorns their stems contain!
Thanks for home and thanks for fireside,
Thanks for hope, that sweet refrain!
Thanks for joy and thanks for sorrow,
Thanks for heav’nly peace with Thee!
Thanks for hope in the tomorrow,
Thanks through all eternity!
Monday, March 25, 2024
2. Devotional: Vulnerable, Like a Bird
Devotional: Vulnerable, Like a Bird
Author: Henri J. M. Nouwen (1932-1996)
Life is precious. Not because it is unchangeable, like a diamond, but because it is vulnerable, like a little bird. To love life means to love its vulnerability, asking for care, attention, guidance, and support. Life and death are connected by vulnerability. The newborn child and the dying elder both remind us of the preciousness of our lives. Let’s not forget the preciousness and vulnerability of life during the times we are powerful, successful, and popular.
Saturday, March 23, 2024
1. Hymn: ‵Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus
Hymn: ‵Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus
Author: Louisa M. R. Stead (1850-1917)
1. ‵Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just to take Him at His Word;
Just to rest upon His promise;
Just to know, "Thus saith the Lord."
Just to take Him at His Word;
Just to rest upon His promise;
Just to know, "Thus saith the Lord."
Chorus:
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him!
How I‵ve prov‵d Him o‵er and o‵er!
Jesus, Jesus, Precious Jesus!
O for grace to trust Him more!
2. O how sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just to trust His cleansing blood;
Just in simple faith to plunge me
‵Neath the healing, cleansing flood!
Just to trust His cleansing blood;
Just in simple faith to plunge me
‵Neath the healing, cleansing flood!
3. Yes, ‵tis sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just from sin and self to cease;
Just from Jesus simply taking
Life, and rest, and joy, and peace.
Just from sin and self to cease;
Just from Jesus simply taking
Life, and rest, and joy, and peace.
4. I‵m so glad I learned to trust Thee,
Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend;
And I know that Thou art with me,
Wilt be with me to the end.
Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend;
And I know that Thou art with me,
Wilt be with me to the end.
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Sunday, February 25, 2024
4. Hymn: Down from His Glory
Hymn: Down from His Glory
1. Down from His glory,
Ever living story,
My God and Savior came,
And Jesus was His Name.
Born in a manger,
To His own a stranger,
A Man of sorrows, tears and agony.
Ever living story,
My God and Savior came,
And Jesus was His Name.
Born in a manger,
To His own a stranger,
A Man of sorrows, tears and agony.
Refrain:
O how I love Him! How I adore Him!
My breath, my sunshine, my all in all.
The great Creator became my Savior,
And all God’s fullness dwelleth in Him.
2. What condescension,
Bringing us redemption;
That in the dead of night,
Not one faint hope in sight,
God, gracious, tender,
Laid aside His splendor,
Stooping to woo, to win, to save my soul.
Bringing us redemption;
That in the dead of night,
Not one faint hope in sight,
God, gracious, tender,
Laid aside His splendor,
Stooping to woo, to win, to save my soul.
3. Without reluctance,
Flesh and blood His substance,
He took the form of man,
Revealed the hidden plan,
O glorious myst’ry
Sacrifice of Calv’ry,
And now I know Thou art the great "I Am."
Flesh and blood His substance,
He took the form of man,
Revealed the hidden plan,
O glorious myst’ry
Sacrifice of Calv’ry,
And now I know Thou art the great "I Am."
Friday, February 23, 2024
2. Hymn: Nothing Is Impossible
Hymn: Nothing Is Impossible
Author: Eugene L. Clark (1925-1982)
1. I read in the Bible the promise of God
That nothing for him is too hard;
Impossible things he has promised to do
If we faithfully trust in his word.
That nothing for him is too hard;
Impossible things he has promised to do
If we faithfully trust in his word.
Chorus:
Nothing is impossible when you put your trust in God,
Nothing is impossible when you’re trusting in his word;
Hearken to the voice of God to thee,
"Is there anything too hard to me?"
Then put your trust in God alone and rest upon his word,
For ev’rything, O ev’rything!
Yes ev’rything is possible with God!
2. The word of the Lord is an anchor secure
When winds of uncertainty blow;
Tho man in his weakness may falter and fail,
His word will not fail us we know.
When winds of uncertainty blow;
Tho man in his weakness may falter and fail,
His word will not fail us we know.
3. ‘All things are possible,’ this is his word.
Receive it, ’tis written for you:
Believe in his promises, God cannot fail,
For what he has said, he will do.
Receive it, ’tis written for you:
Believe in his promises, God cannot fail,
For what he has said, he will do.
4. Creator of all things, with infinite pow’r.
He spoke! They appeared by his mouth;
Impossible things are not known unto him,
He made us, he ruleth the earth.
He spoke! They appeared by his mouth;
Impossible things are not known unto him,
He made us, he ruleth the earth.
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