10. Hymn: Leave All to God

Hymn: Leave All to God

Author: Anton Ulrich (1633-1714)

Leave all to God,
Forsaken one, and stay thy tears;
For the Highest knows thy pain,
Sees thy sufferings and thy fears
Thou shalt not wait His help in vain,
Leave all to God.

Be still and trust!
For His strokes are strokes of love,
Thou must for thy profit bear;
He thy filial fear would move,
Trust thy Father's loving care,
Be still and trust!

Know, God is near!
Though thou think Him far away,
Though His mercy long have slept,
He will come and not delay,
When His child enough hath wept,
For God is near!

O teach Him not
When and how to hear thy prayers;
Never doth our God forget,
He the cross who longest bears
Finds his sorrows' bounds are set,
Then teach Him not.

If thou love Him,
Walking truly in His ways,
Then no trouble, cross or death,
E'er shall silence faith and praise;
All things serve thee here beneath,
If thou love God!

9. Devotional: Fear Not, Neither Be Discouraged

Devotional: Fear Not, Neither Be Discouraged

Author: James Smith (1802-1862)

Fear not, neither be discouraged. (Deuteronomy 1:21)

    “BEHOLD THE LORD THY GOD HATH SET THE LAND BEFORE THEE.” The land of promise was in sight. “Go in and possess the land.” Though the Lord tries us, He also encourages us. More than fifty times, he says to us in His word, "Fear not." Yet we are often fearful. He knew this would be the case, therefore He provided so much to cheer and encourage us. Let us not be discouraged for the Lord has set the good land before us; He has promised it to us, He bids us go up and take possession of it. Our enemies may be mighty, but our God who goes with us and fights for us, is almighty. Our foes may be crafty, but on our side is "the only wise God." If providence should frown, if the Lord delays to answer our prayers, if our case should appear to be desperate, it is only to exercise our patience, try our faith, to stir us to importunate prayer. Let us therefore press on in hope and persevere in faith. The Lord will appear for us. His faithful word shall be made good in our experience; and though now He may not answer us a word, He will soon give us the desire of our hearts. Only fear not, neither be discouraged: our God is with us.

Armed with the presence of my Lord
I would be of good cheer;
Confiding in His faithful word,
Why should I faint or fear?
Though fierce the foe, though rough the road,
I can do all through Christ my God.

8. Devotional: But He Answered Her Not A Word

Devotional: But He Answered Her Not A Word

Author: James Smith (1802-1862)

But He answered her not a word. (Matthew 15:23)

    “O WOMAN, GREAT IS THY FAITH.” Our Lord commended her for her faith. Delays are not denials. Jesus delayed to answer, but He did not deny her request. He has said, "Ask, and it shall be given you. Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, He will give it you." Heaven and earth may pass away, but His word stands forever. He delays the answer to try our faith, patience and perseverance; but when He sends the blessing, He proves His faithfulness, pity and love. Be not discouraged though your prayers remain unanswered for a time; it will not always be so. This poor woman had to wait, though her case was very trying, and her request very urgent; but at last Jesus commended her faith publicly, and dismissed her, saying, "Be it unto thee even as thou wilt." Prayer will prevail, if it is the prayer of faith. Pray on, then, and do not faint. Say as Jacob on the plains of Peniel, "I will not let Thee go, except Thou bless me." Plead with Him; be importunate; wait His time; be willing to receive in His own way; be concerned that He should be glorified in giving to you, or doing for you; then you cannot fail. His mercy is from everlasting to everlasting, upon them that fear Him. Only be patient: today He may answer not a word. But our God never forgets His own.

Wait for His seasonable aid,
And, though it tarry, wait;
The promise may be long delayed,
But cannot come too late.

7. Modern Worship Song: He (Can Turn The Tides)

Modern Worship Song: He (Can Turn The Tides)

Author: Jack Richards

(Vocal)

(Music)

He can turn the tides and calm the angry sea
He alone decides who writes a symphony
He lights every star that makes our darkness bright
He keeps watch all through each long and lonely night
He still finds the time to hear a child’s first prayer
Saint or sinner call will always find Him there
Though it makes Him sad to see the way we live
He’ll always say, “I forgive”.

He can grant a wish and make a dream come true
He can touch the clouds and turn the grey to blue
He alone knows where to find the rainbow’s end
He alone can know what lies beyond the bend
He can touch a tree and turn the leaves to gold
He knows every lie that you and I have told
Though it makes Him sad to see the way we live
He’ll always say, “I forgive”.

6. A Quote from Oswald Chambers (17)

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5. Hymn: I Know Whom I Have Believed

Hymn: I Know Whom I Have Believed

Author: Daniel W. Whittle (1840-1901)

1. I know not why God’s wondrous grace
    To me He hath made known,
    Nor why, unworthy, Christ in love
    Redeemed me for His own.

Refrain:

But “I know Whom I have believed,

And am persuaded that He is able

To keep that which I’ve committed

Unto Him against that day.”

2. I know not how this saving faith
    To me He did impart,
    Nor how believing in His Word
    Wrought peace within my heart.

3. I know not how the Spirit moves,
    Convincing men of sin,
    Revealing Jesus through the Word,
    Creating faith in Him.

4. I know not when my Lord may come,
    At night or noonday fair,
    Nor if I walk the vale with Him,
    Or meet Him in the air.

4. A Quote from T. Austin-Sparks (16)

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3. Devotional: The Strength of Israel Will Not Lie

Devotional: The Strength of Israel Will Not Lie

Author: James Smith (1802-1862)

The Strength of Israel will not lie. (1 Samuel 15:29)

    OUR GOD KEEPETH TRUTH FOR EVER. And He changeth not. Then He ought to be believed. It is impossible for God to lie, then He ought to be trusted. His promises are the proofs of His love; they are as changeless as His nature: in time, they shall be made good. He is the Omnipotent One who can fulfill His word; He is the Unchangeable One, who certainly will. His strength is pledged to His people, to sustain them; His resources, to supply them; and His faithfulness, to comfort them. He speaks to us in His word; He speaks to us as sinners; He speaks to us as fearful, as tried, as suffering people, just as we are tonight. Do we believe His word? Do we regard Him as a truth-speaking God? Has He our confidence? Are we looking at His promises, and while we look, do we say, "This is the faithful word of the heavenly Father, and is certainly true.” God’s word must be fulfilled, for it is more enduring than heaven or earth, for Jesus has said, “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away!” Fix your eyes on His word, and while you do, say,

Yes, since God Himself pronounced it,
On His promise I rely;
He has said it, I believe it;
What can mortal man deny?
God inerrant cannot err,
He is truth, His word is sure.

2. Devotional: Only Believe

Devotional: Only Believe

Author: James Smith (1802-1862)

Only believe. (Mark 5:36)

    OUR GOD IS FAITHFUL AND TRUE. He is worthy of our complete confidence and trust. In faith, let us take God at His word. Give Him credit for meaning what He says, for being faithful to His own word; then all your fears will fly away. God speaks to you in language which you can understand; He promises all you can possibly need; He bids you put Him in remembrance, and plead with Him; He pledges His word for the comfort of your heart. If you believe not, you make God a liar; you bring darkness on your own soul; you give Satan an occasion against you; and a thousand fears, doubts, and suspicions distress you. Is it any wonder? Can you offer a greater insult to God than deliberately to disbelieve His word? But you ask, Are the promises made to me? Yes! to every one that believeth, and to you if you believe. And the Spirit is promised to work faith in your heart; complain not then of the difficulty of believing, or of the power of unbelief; but go to thy God, and plead with Him, crying, "Lord, increase my faith," and go to His word, as to the word of a gracious Father, and simply believe it.

1. Devotional: Perplexity

Devotional: Perplexity

Author: Unknown

Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, which He hath made crooked? (Eccles 7:13)

    Often God seems to place His children in positions of profound difficulty, leading them into a wedge from which there is no escape, contriving a situation which no human judgment would have permitted, had it been consulted previously. The Lord Himself conducts them there. You may be thus involved this very hour.

    It does seem perplexing and very serious to the last degree, but it is perfectly right. The issue will more than justify Him who has brought you into the situation. It is a platform for the display of His mighty power and grace.

    He will not only deliver you, but in doing so He will give you a lesson that you will never forget, and which you will remember later with thanksgiving and praise. You will never be able to thank God enough for having done just as He has.

    Call upon Me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify Me. Psa. 50:15.