Praise/Worship Songs! Turn Up Your Speakers!

[JJ]

Center by Charlie Hall
The church I meet with sang this again last Sunday, and it stayed with me this week as an encouragement. So, I wanted to share it here (again).

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QuX4bSHfDvs

[JJ]

The Lords Prayer (Deliver Us) - Selah
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wID1OTLO_IM
What a great way to hear, sing, and pray the Lord’s Prayer!
This is the Listen Up today. The link didn’t work for me though.

I heard Fernando Ortega’s rendition of Charles Westley’s Come Thou Long Expected Jesus during the Christmas season, and enjoyed it so much, I wanted to post it here for others to enjoy too:https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0dmO8UPlWoo

[JJ]

He Has Made Me Glad - Maranatha Singers
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_jukcsdEUHU

[JJ]

Lord I Lift Your Name on High
Written by Rick Founds 1989
Unto Him posted the Maranatha Singers’ rendition of it today.

LYRICS
Lord I lift your name on high
Lord I love to sing your praises
I'm so glad you are in my life
I'm so glad you came to save us
Lord I lift your name on high
Lord I love to sing your praises
I'm so glad you are in my life
I'm so glad you came to save us
You came from heaven to earth, to show the way
From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay
From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky
Lord I lift your name on high
You came from heaven to earth, to show the way
From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay
From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky
Lord I lift your name on high

[JJ]

Behold Our God sung by CALIFORNIA Baptist Choir
https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=RDijsjA5Yf8XA&index=4&v=UV8bv4QuDtM
Wonderful! Worth saving here for another listen.

[LifeGoesOn]

I wish that we could embed videos here.

[JJ]

You can post the URL of a You Tube video here (copy what appears in your web browser window and paste it here) Life Goes On.

I mentioned the following song in another thread yesterday.
We Limit Not the Truth of God - George Rawson
Video https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eLCELo_pmYI
Lyrics https://hymnary.org/text/we_limit_not_the_truth_of_god

[LifeGoesOn]

You can post the URL of a You Tube video here (copy what appears in your web browser window and paste it here) Life Goes On.

I mentioned the following song in another thread yesterday.
We Limit Not the Truth of God - George Rawson
Video https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eLCELo_pmYI
Lyrics https://hymnary.org/text/we_limit_not_the_truth_of_god

Thanks JJ. I was just wishing we could embed so that members could watch the videos directly from the posts. 😃

[LifeGoesOn]

Chain Breaker (acoustic) - Zach Williams (https://youtu.be/W2sBaDXz4Xw)

[JJ]

Thanks for contributing Life Goes On :)
The Saving One
Written by Jon Neufeld, MIA Fieldes, and Tim Neufeld
Sung by Starfield with words in a video https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dDpud8v-UWw

[JJ]

I liked today’s Listen Up What a Wonderful Maker by Matt Redman too.

[JJ]

As the Deer Pants for the Water - Robin Mark
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FBppKZ0eJlQ
Wonderful, scripture based song for singing with our hearts to the Lord!
I love it. Thanks for sharing it with us Unto Him!

[JJ]

Great are you Lord - All Sons & Daughters
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uHz0w-HG4iU
Preserving today’s Listen Up link here for another listen later!
Amen, great are you Lord! So we pour out our praise to you only.

[LifeGoesOn]

Great are you Lord - All Sons & Daughters
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uHz0w-HG4iU
Preserving today’s Listen Up link here for another listen later!
Amen, great are you Lord! So we pour out our praise to you only.

Awesome song! Thanks.

[JJ]

Awesome song! Thanks. Yes, thanks goes to Unto Him for linking it as the “Listen Up”.

[JJ]

I had a blinding glimpse of the obvious this morning:
The Song of Songs is a song! And, not a dirge either! Therefore I’m singing and dancing with joy to His Song! Well, duh JJ!

I’m linking a song related to this below.

I’m not sure how after decades of being exposed only to Watchman Nee’s Book on Song of Songs, Witness Lee’s Life Study and Chrystalization Study of it (oft quoted by Blendeds and HWFMR) I missed that :scratchhead:

Hmm.. I’m imagining an LSM training center with a huge banner with one word “LOVE” on it, and crowds of people in ordinary clothes singing the verses of Song of Songs only (no footnotes), dancing with the joy of Jesus then leaving.

His Banner Over Me - David Ruis, Vineyard Worship
Written by David Ruis, Casey Corum, Tori Baker
Lyric Video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CQlB7uDhwj0 unofficial
Words:
He brought me to his banqueting table
(He brought me to his banqueting table)
He brought me to his banqueting table
(He brought me to his banqueting table)
And his banner over me is love
I am my beloved? s and he is mine
(I am my beloved? s and he is mine)
I am my beloved? s and he is mine
(I am my beloved? s and he is mine)
And his banner over me is love
Yes his banner over me is love

We can feel the love of God in this place
We believe your goodness
We receive your grace
We delight ourselves at your table oh God
You do all things well, just look at our lives
And his banner over me is love
Yes his banner over me is love
His banner over you, his banner over me
His banner over us, it is love, love, love

[JJ]

Part 2 of blinding glimpse of the obvious...it’s a love song. Again, well duh, JJ!

[JJ]

Your Ways- Matt Redman
Video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wGR37Vj9rgE
Lyrics, Song and Music Info: http://www.worshiptogether.com/songs/your-ways-matt-redman/

[JJ]

Today’s Listen Up “Crucified with Christ by Phillips, Craig, and Dean is a really good one, UntoHim,

I heard another great song, and am posting it below in case others haven’t heard it yet:

Death was Arrested - Northpoint Insideout
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uMsMiluCUUI

[Indiana]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fla6EO07I3E

[manna-man]

https://youtu.be/SQ0t3l1b1e8

[manna-man]

https://youtu.be/zkbMbmOoZOE

[manna-man]

https://youtu.be/qyUPz6_TciY

[manna-man]

https://youtu.be/zkbMbmOoZOE

I see your face in every sunrise
The colors of the morning are inside your eyes
The world awakens in the light of the day
I look up to the sky and say
You're beautiful

I see your power in the moonlit night
Where planets are in motion and galaxies are bright
We are amazed in the light of the stars
It's all proclaiming who you are
You're beautiful
I see you there hanging on a tree
You bled and then you died and then you rose again for me
Now you are sitting on your heavenly throne
Soon we will be coming home
You're beautiful

When we arrive at eternity's shore
Where death is just a memory and tears are no more
We'll enter in as the wedding bells ring
Your bride will come together and we'll sing
You're beautiful

I see your face, you're beautiful
You're beautiful, you're beautiful
I see your face, you're beautiful
You're beautiful, you're beautiful

All that you are is beautiful
So beautiful, you're beautiful
All that you are is beautiful
You're beautiful, you're beautiful

[JJ]

Lord Jesus, You are beautiful!

Thanks for sharing, manna-man

[JJ]

I heard this song on Christian radio yesterday for the first time:
So Will I (A Hundred Billion X) Hillsong United
Video with Lyrics https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EuYOnYL6G0Y
It needs no further introduction. Just listen, and sing along.

[JJ]

I Just Need U - Toby Mac

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BfbIoUMdKZ0

Lord, I just need You every day!

[manna-man]

Your Love Never Fails.

https://youtu.be/IoezWBPGRAc

[JJ]

Great and true song, manna-man!

Here’s a song I first heard about 18 years ago when my wife insisted we attend a church again after 20 years of only periodic home meetings after our “local church” had divided on a leadership issue, and we found ourselves on the outside of TLR.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KBD18rsVJHk
How Great is our God by Chris Tomlin
I heard it again yesterday for the time in a long time and enjoyed singing it again.

[manna-man]

Great and true song, manna-man!

Here’s a song I first heard about 18 years ago when my wife insisted we attend a church again after 20 years of only periodic home meetings after our “local church” had divided on a leadership issue, and we found ourselves on the outside of TLR.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KBD18rsVJHk
How Great is our God by Chris Tomlin
I heard it again yesterday for the time in a long time and enjoyed singing it again.

JJ,

Love that song a true classic.

I'm so greatful that our God is So Great and NEVER gets stale.
He knows what He is doing too!

More truth....


https://youtu.be/g6_BLuhr0HQ

[JJ]

All right!

It’s a joy to see a new generation singing and dancing with the joy of Jesus :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[manna-man]

Psalm 46

https://youtu.be/PKs_gQecaDY

[manna-man]

https://youtu.be/fk91d7hIQOg

[awareness]

https://youtu.be/fk91d7hIQOg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In34NoH5ZKM

[manna-man]

https://youtu.be/uVgPQm06g2c

[JJ]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In34NoH5ZKM

Thanks for sharing this with us awareness. Never would have expected this from Niel Diamond! Dear Father, we are waiting and dreaming of “the day of the Lord”.

[JJ]

https://youtu.be/uVgPQm06g2c
Thanks for sharing this old gem with us, manna-man!

[JJ]

Mercy by Matt Redman
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Vcps8EQUOt4
http://biblehub.net/search.php?q=Mercy
May I never lose the wonder, oh the wonder of your mercy, O Lord, to me!
I will sing your hallelujah for all eternity!

[manna-man]

https://youtu.be/Fh0OMr9boqg

[manna-man]

Crystal Lewis

"Lord I believe in you."


https://youtu.be/W5I_yYbpLKA

[JJ]

Thanks, manna-man!

Because He Lives (Amen) - By Matt Maher

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nz33S4efFqQ

This song tells our story. Because He lives we live! Let our song join the one that never ends!

[JJ]

Build My Life - The House Fires III (featuring Pat Barrett)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FYMjO9mL0Tw
Lyrics: Paste “passion conferences build my life (live) lyrics” in Google browser

Great song Unto Him!

[JJ]

Resurrection Power - Chris Tomlin
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9Nwcr-Eys40
Great song, great words!

[manna-man]

Wreckless Love

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=share&v=6xx0d3R2LoU#menu

[JJ]

I keep hearing “Reckless Love” by Cory Asbury in Christian circles a lot but am having trouble thinking God’s love is reckless.

Here is a link to the song

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc6SSHuZvQE&list=RDSc6SSHuZvQE&start_radio=1

What do you think about this term and the song?

[Sons to Glory!]

Lord I Lift Your Name on High
Written by Rick Founds 1989
Unto Him posted the Maranatha Singers’ rendition of it today.

LYRICS
Lord I lift your name on high
Lord I love to sing your praises
I'm so glad you are in my life
I'm so glad you came to save us
Lord I lift your name on high
Lord I love to sing your praises
I'm so glad you are in my life
I'm so glad you came to save us
You came from heaven to earth, to show the way
From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay
From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky
Lord I lift your name on high
You came from heaven to earth, to show the way
From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay
From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky
Lord I lift your name on high

I was just thinking of this song! (however I change the one line to "You came from heaven to earth to BE the way.")

Here's one somewhat similar that was written here locally and we enjoyed singing this weekend:

Once You came down to earth
Lived me a perfect life and
There on the cross You
Shed Your blood for my sins.
That life raised from the dead
You put inside my heart Lord
It's really something
I believe in You!

[leastofthese]

I keep hearing “Reckless Love” by Cory Asbury in Christian circles a lot but am having trouble thinking God’s love is reckless.

Here is a link to the song

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc6SSHuZvQE&list=RDSc6SSHuZvQE&start_radio=1

What do you think about this term and the song?

Piper wrote about this, it is interesting that you bring up that question.

https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/should-we-sing-of-gods-reckless-love

I personally liked the song when I first heard it. Although it is reckless to claim God is reckless. I’ll continue to assume the author was using poetic license on this one, until I see otherwise.

[JJ]

Only a Holy God by Here be Lions
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wVEpTOyeomw
Today’s Listen Up
I love this. Very encouraging to me today :yep:

[JJ]

Piper wrote about this, it is interesting that you bring up that question.

https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/should-we-sing-of-gods-reckless-love

I personally liked the song when I first heard it. Although it is reckless to claim God is reckless. I’ll continue to assume the author was using poetic license on this one, until I see otherwise.

Thanks for sharing this leastofthese. Looks as though I’m not the only one with a pause on the word “reckless”. Piper picked up on the same concern I have about the word and gives a “workaround” to not get too worked up about it. The words of the rest of the song are great. I don’t care for the singing style, but that’s because I’m old.

[manna-man]

Piper wrote about this, it is interesting that you bring up that question.

https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/should-we-sing-of-gods-reckless-love

I personally liked the song when I first heard it. Although it is reckless to claim God is reckless. I’ll continue to assume the author was using poetic license on this one, until I see otherwise.

Here's an awesome explanation of what the writer/singer meant by reckless...

https://youtu.be/6xx0d3R2LoU

I might add the accuser of the brethren is working overtime these days.

James 1:19 ►
Verse (Click for Chapter)
New International Version
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,

[manna-man]

"BUT GOD"

https://youtu.be/Ikcp-08gMFM

LARNELL HARRIS

[JJ]

"BUT GOD"

https://youtu.be/Ikcp-08gMFM

LARNELL HARRIS

Thanks for sharing this song manna-man!

One of my favorite “but God” in scripture is Eph 2:4. http://biblehub.com/blb/ephesians/2.htm
Anyone else have one to share?

[Sons to Glory!]

A bro shared this with me today. Simple faith being expressed!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIaT8Jl2zpI&feature=youtu.be

Lauren Daigle "You Say"

Lyrics:
1. I keep fighting voices in my mind that say I’m not enough
Every single lie that tells me I will never measure up
Am I more than just the sum of every high and every low?
Remind me once again just who I am, because I need to know

[Chorus]
You say I am loved when I can’t feel a thing
You say I am strong when I think I am weak
You say I am held when I am falling short
When I don’t belong, oh You say I am Yours
And I believe, oh I believe
What You say of me
I believe

2. The only thing that matters now is everything You think of me
In You I find my worth, in You I find my identity

3. Taking all I have and now I'm laying it at Your feet
You have every failure God, and You'll have every victory

[Trapped]

Here's an awesome explanation of what the writer/singer meant by reckless...

https://youtu.be/6xx0d3R2LoU

I might add the accuser of the brethren is working overtime these days.

James 1:19 ►
Verse (Click for Chapter)
New International Version
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,


I just wanted to chime in quickly and add that their explanation is how I interpreted "reckless" the first time I heard it. I have a friend who was called to the scene of a bad accident one time and was so concerned with the people in trouble that he rushed through a chemical spill to get to them, endangering his health in the process. That's how I interpreted it - God's love for us is so great that He was willing to "rush in" and do whatever it took to save us.

[manna-man]

I just wanted to chime in quickly and add that their explanation is how I interpreted "reckless" the first time I heard it. I have a friend who was called to the scene of a bad accident one time and was so concerned with the people in trouble that he rushed through a chemical spill to get to them, endangering his health in the process. That's how I interpreted it - God's love for us is so great that He was willing to "rush in" and do whatever it took to save us.

Amen Trapped!

I too saw what you saw.

The accuser indeed is working overtime.

In one of the posts a link was provided to a show where a couple of Brothers wrecklessly critiqued the song all because of the word wreckless that was used. They both admitted they were not sure what the true intent of the word expressed was. Yet they chose to wrecklessly assert they're concern which was totally misleading.

I know None of us are perfect, but...

James 1:19 ►

New International Version
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,

https://youtu.be/fK6sYVQCqhs

[manna-man]

OH TASTE AND SEE, BROOKLYN TABERNACLE CHOIR AND SHANE AND SHANE


https://youtu.be/jYZHSmZZ1W8

[JJ]

Who You Say I Am
Written By Ben Fielding and Reuben Morgan
Sung By Hillsong
Lyric Video https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IcC1Bp13n_4
Lyrics: https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/hillsongworship/whoyousayiam.html

[JJ]

Build My Life
Sung by Housefires https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xLSDBG1OcGE
Written By: Pat Barrett, Kirby Kaple, Matt Redman, Brett Younker

[JJ]

Ever Be
Sung By Kailey Heiligenthal
Video https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BhasSpSBdEE
Lyrics https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/bethelmusic/everbe.html
Bobby Strand, Christopher Greeley, Gabriel Wilson, Kailey Heiligenthal

[Kevin]

Anyone knows where God's Eternal Economy's tune came from?

[JJ]

Anyone knows where God's Eternal Economy's tune came from?

No. I don’t recognize it. Hymnal.net lists composer as L.H.

[JJ]

Do It Again
Elevation Worship
Lyric Video https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0B_lnQIITxU
Lyrics:
Walking around these walls
I thought by now they'd fall
But You have never failed me yet
Waiting for change to come
Knowing the battle's won
For You have never failed me yet
Your promise still stands
Great is Your faithfulness, faithfulness
I'm still in Your hands
This is my confidence, You've never failed me yet
I know the night won't last
Your Word will come to pass
My heart will sing Your praise again
Jesus, You're still enough
Keep me within Your love
My heart will sing Your praise again
Your promise still stands
Great is Your faithfulness, faithfulness
I'm still in Your hands
This is my confidence, You never failed
Your promise still stands
Great is Your faithfulness, faithfulness
I'm still in Your hands
This is my confidence, You never failed me yet
I've seen You move, come move the mountains
And I believe, I'll see You do it again
You made a way, where there was no way
And I believe, I'll see You do it again
I've seen You move, come move the mountains
And I believe, I'll see You do it again
You made a way, where there was no way
And I believe, I'll see You do it again
I've seen You move, come move the mountains
And I believe, I'll see You do it again
You made a way, where there was no way
And I believe, I'll see You do it again
I'll see You do it again
Oh-oh
Your promise still stands
Great is Your faithfulness, faithfulness
I'm still in Your hands
This is my confidence, You never failed
Your promise still stands
Great is Your faithfulness, faithfulness
I'm still in Your hands
This is my confidence, You never failed me yet
And You never failed me yet
I never will forget
You never failed me yet
And I never will forget

Songwriters: George Veikoso / Michael Stevenson / Nicholas Matthew Balding / Christopher Maurice Brown / Mark Kragen / Marc Randolph Griffin / Pia Mia Perez / Jerry Afemata

Do It Again lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management

[JJ]

Hast Thou Heard Him Seen Him Known Him?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=z3ldUaa2lyU
Sung by Morgan Bennett
Lyrics: Ora Rowan*(1834-1879)
http://hymnbook.igracemusic.com/hymns/hast-thou-heard-him-seen-him-known-him

[JJ]

Alan Jackson - Precious Memories (Gospel Songs)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2Wrh1lYmo98

I saw an infomercial on TV for this album (only $29.95 if you order now :D).
My wife and I ended up singing along to these old hymns, enjoying the Spirit of Jesus Christ, and looking away to Jesus the author and perfector of our faith. I suspect you will to.

JJ

[manna-man]

O Come to the Altar

Shane and Shane


https://youtu.be/mwJTC_ohmpo

[JJ]

Holy Spirit - Lyrics - Jesus Culture - Kim Walker-Smith
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFByOX8Fb0M

[manna-man]

GREAT ARE YOU LORD!

Shane and Shane

https://youtu.be/GLPm4jWn6rw

[manna-man]

Shane and Shane

Psalm 139 (Far Too Wonderful)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dIWMXiT8yrs&feature=youtu.be

[manna-man]

We Love The Church Life!

https://youtu.be/R_Z3oIgbBnU

UntoHim,
Thanks for posting this song. Brings back great memories of the church life before religion infected it.

Oh! But the church life is still going on!

If we abide in Him!:)

[manna-man]

Larnelle Harris

EVERYTHING YOU ARE...

https://youtu.be/07He5u5okJA

[JJ]

Larnelle Harris

EVERYTHING YOU ARE...

https://youtu.be/07He5u5okJA

Thanks manna-man! Great song!

On the other hand I lost my appreciation for “We Love The Church Life” a long time ago. Love the Lord, yes. Love one another, yes. Love your neighbor, yes. Love the church life, no.

[JJ]

There is Always Something Over - Margaret E. Barber
Lyrics and Music: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/595
Video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YnNkgw8tlcc

Time to share this great song outside of TLR.
M.E. Barber got some things right :)

[manna-man]

John Piper//Romans 8//The most EPIC reading you will ever hear

https://youtu.be/i867dGtkIFo

[manna-man]

Larnelle Harris
" Didn't you know"

https://youtu.be/Tmww2aHUigU

[manna-man]

4 HIM

My hope is based on nothing less...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yA4qWfMTxMg&feature=youtu.be

[manna-man]

https://youtu.be/-95tpYsytIg

[JJ]

Great song by Matt Papa was posted as today’s Listen Up

Hymn in C
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VI8583e3JWI

Lyrics:

God of love,
You came to earth
Born in a manger,
the incarnate Word
Full of grace, and full of truth
You healed the leper,
you made all things new

Religion despised your
word of love
Condemned you to die
in your innocence
A crown of thorns
and mockery
Were yours, my savior,
my precious king

Stained with blood,
and bruised with pain
The lamb of God on
a cross of shame
Never before and
never again
Was love so great,
was death so grim

There on the hill you
died for me
You took my sin,
gave me liberty
I'll never boast,
but in your cross
And all my gains,
I now count as loss

When sins, they
rob my heart of joy
And when condemnation
seems to steal even more
This I recall,
You rose again
And I rose with you.
Hallelujah, Amen

If I live in want or
die in shame
To live is you and
to die is gain
I in you and you in me
My God, my brother,
my identity

Were I tempted with
the best of earth
All it's pleasures and
all it's gold
And if fame in
all it's kingdoms
Was in my hands to hold

I'd scorn it all for
you've given me
The treasure of your son
And now I'm richer
than the richest
For you've given me
your love


Thanks for sharing it, Unto Him. It comes at a good time for me.

JJ

[UntoHim]

JJ, there is always a good time for a great hymn or song! This one has always amazed me, considering it was written by Matt Papa, a young man only in his early 30s. I personally love hymns/songs that are rich in theology, and this one may be one of the best in contemporary Christian music.
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[JJ]

JJ, there is always a good time for a great hymn or song! This one has always amazed me, considering it was written by Matt Papa, a young man only in his early 30s. I personally love hymns/songs that are rich in theology, and this one may be one of the best in contemporary Christian music.
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I agree. Thanks again.

[JJ]

Song https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kOQ9FM5gtjU
Christian Worship & Scripture Songs (Esther Mui)

Psalm 133
Verses: https://biblehub.com/nasb/psalms/133.htm

The Dew of Herman in Psalm 133
Commentary by C.H. Mackintosh
http://www.stempublishing.com/authors/mackintosh/Bk6/DEW_HERM.htm

[JJ]

http://www.stempublishing.com/authors/mackintosh/Bk6/DEW_HERM.html
This link works

[JJ]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=j6lBeGjjxU4

[JJ]

What an incredible thing that God has given us access to Him at His throne of grace in the heavens through Jesus His Son and in His Spirit He freely poured out upon us.

Praise the Lord (to God be the Glory)
Written by Francis J Crosby
Music Video https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qESGVcfLZEE
Lyrics and song info:https://library.timelesstruths.org/music/To_God_Be_the_Glory_Crosby/

Eph 2:18 https://biblehub.com/ephesians/2-18.htm
Rom 5:2 https://biblehub.com/romans/5-2.htm

[JJ]

What a Friend we have in Jesus
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8SCorW9r_Is

[JJ]

Ancient of Days
Robinson, Thompson, Farren, Reeves
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cJUtAw21qAM
Lyrics http://www.cityalight.com/ancient-of-days/

Daniel 7:9-14 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Daniel+7&version=NASB

[JJ]

https://biblehub.com/micah/5-2.htm

[JJ]

I Will Wait for You (Psalm 130)
Kauflin, Merker, Getty, Townsend
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2aWdSRrrW_4
https://biblehub.com/psalms/130-1.htm

[JJ]

Behold Our God
Baird, Baird, Baird, Altrogge
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Gqrli3Lkf58

[JJ]

I found myself singing this song today. A wonderful Christ centered oldie but goodie :)
None But Christ Can Satisfy (O Christ in Thee My Soul Has Found)
Writer:Anonymous
Music: James McGranahan
Music and Lyrics
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hR1TwykXWeQ
Sung by Serving Saints
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rorkiyHP8N8

[JJ]

Showers of Blessings - D.W. Whittle
Song info: https://hymnary.org/text/there_shall_be_showers_of_blessing_this

Lyrics:

There shall be showers of blessing:
This is the promise of love;
There shall be seasons refreshing,
Sent from the Savior above.
[Chorus]
Showers of blessing,(Showers, showers of blessing)
Showers of blessing we need;
Mercy drops 'round us are falling,
But for the showers we plead.

There shall be showers of blessing--
Precious reviving again;
Over the hills and the valleys,
Sound of abundance of rain. [Chorus]

There shall be showers of blessing:
Send them upon us, O Lord;
Grant to us now a refreshing;
Come and now honor Thy word. [Chorus]

There shall be showers of blessing:
Oh, that today they might fall,
Now as to God we're confessing,
Now as on Jesus we call!

Willie Nelson sings it (really)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I5cBynBz5ws

An amazing story of how this song helped a Vietnam POW
https://written4u.com/captured-but-not-defeated/

[manna-man]

https://youtu.be/r77rqaG1dwU

[manna-man]

https://youtu.be/r77rqaG1dwU

The whole album is awesome but check out the end....

GLORY TO THE LAMB!
https://youtu.be/uQqYchqgrYw

[Kevin]

Isaiah 54:8
"In an outburst of anger I hid My face from you for a moment, But with everlasting lovingkindness I will have compassion on you," Says the LORD your Redeemer.

Isaiah 54:10
"For the mountains may be removed and the hills may shake, But My lovingkindness will not be removed from you, And My covenant of peace will not be shaken," Says the LORD who has compassion on you.

Lamentations 3:22
The LORD'S lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, For His compassions never fail.

Here is Love (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNnQg2zwGsg)

Here is love, vast as the ocean,
Loving-kindness as the flood,
When the Prince of Life, our Ransom,
Shed for us His precious blood.
Who His love will not remember?
Who can cease to sing His praise?
He can never be forgotten,
Throughout heav’n’s eternal days.

On the mount of crucifixion,
Fountains opened deep and wide;
Through the floodgates of God’s mercy
Flowed a vast and gracious tide.
Grace and love, like mighty rivers,
Poured incessant from above,
And heav’n’s peace and perfect justice
Kissed a guilty world in love.

Let me, all Thy love accepting,
Love Thee, ever all my days;
Let me seek Thy kingdom only,
And my life be to Thy praise;
Thou alone shalt be my glory,
Nothing in the world I see;
Thou hast cleansed and sanctified me,
Thou Thyself hast set me free.

In Thy truth Thou dost direct me
By Thy Spirit through Thy Word;
And Thy grace my need is meeting,
As I trust in Thee, my Lord.
Of Thy fullness Thou art pouring
Thy great love and pow’r on me,
Without measure, full and boundless,
Drawing out my heart to Thee.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNnQg2zwGsg

[JJ]

Awesome song, Kevin. Thanks for sharing it. :yep:

[JJ]

My Living Hope - Phil Wickham
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=u-1fwZtKJSM
Lyric Video https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ifFovH-dhHw
Lyrics: https://www.essentialworship.com/songs/phil-wickham/living-hope
Verses: 1 Peter 1:3 https://biblehub.com/blb/1_peter/1.htm

[JJ]

4 My Reward - Paul Baloche
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WpuOD6rdQC4&list=RDWpuOD6rdQC4&start_radio=1

This was the song linked on the front page of this web site earlier this week. I’m saving the link here. Good one Unto Him!

[JJ]

Psalm 91 (Renew Movement)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8HLIF2Dq57o

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+91&version=NKJV

[HERn]

Storyteller

Brought tears to my eyes.

Gotta save the link here for the future.

https://youtu.be/xID_t--BrqE

[JJ]

Thanks for sharing that, Hern.

[JJ]

I’ve been reading Matthew, and wanted to share verses in Isaiah 9 Jesus fulfilled as Matthew wrote in Chapter 4 and songs to remember. Kid’s first.

Isaiah 9:6 Song - Jump Start 3
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=c7uTMTqp3Pw&list=RDc7uTMTqp3Pw&index=1

Handel’s Messiah - Unto Us is Born - London Symphony Orchestra
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MS3vpAWW2Zc

Isaiah 9
https://biblehub.com/nasb/isaiah/9.htm

Matthew 4 (see v 12-17)
https://biblehub.com/nasb/isaiah/9.htm

[JJ]

Some songs inspired by Matthew 5:1-12
Kids first
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=40gBGL7z0z4

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VBW3w9LrxsM

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5yxs5wFpnGg

Jesus said: Blessed are -
The poor in spirit
Those who mourn
The gentle
Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness
The merciful
The pure in heart
The peacemakers
Those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness
You when you are insulted, persecuted, and falsely said evil of because of Jesus.

I sure didn’t get this teaching in TLR. Not strong in spirit? Not enjoy Christ? Not follow the ministry? Not persecuted for following Nee and Lee?

[JJ]

Another song for kids re Matthew 5
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=05GkhZfbANg
Kidz Under Construction
Singing scripture is a great way to remember what Jesus told his disciples on the mount.

[JJ]

Two songs inspired by Matthew 5:13-16
Salt and Light - Lauren Daigle https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AFyavoFYOxg
Salt and Light - Jami Smith https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XMvwMs2wC-c

Verses: https://biblehub.com/blb/matthew/5.htm

[aron]

Psalm 91 (Renew Movement)

Psalm 91 Live

By Sons of Korah

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DehkKX2Kn-g

When one examines the 'voice' in the Psalms one can 'mdiscern the Trinity:

Holy Spirit: "He (the Father) commands His Angel's concerning you (the Son), to guard you wherever you may go..."

The Father: "You (the Son) are my Son, this day I (the Father) have begotten you..."

The Son: " I (the Son) come to do your ( the Father) will, behold in the book it is written concerning me ..."

In all, the relation of a human Son on earth with his Father in heaven is the focus. We see faith, obedience, purity on earth, and protection, care, command from heaven. In all, love pervades. To me, every other issue finds its place in this one. Everything (prophets) looks toward it, or (epistles) reflects back on it.

[JJ]

Amen, aron.

I found it interesting that the devil twisted that passage from Psalm 91 to tempt Jesus in the wilderness. And, that Jesus rejects tempting the Lord his God and doesn’t go along with the devil’s suggestion, showing he trusted the Father and fulfilled the whole Psalm (which is about trusting God in all circumstances).

Can you summarize how the law, gospels, Acts, and Revelation fit in the Trinity theme too?

I’ve been linking songs related to passages in Matthew and its cross references recently because the church I attend has been going through it slowly, and my morning readings and prayer/praise time have been basted in that gospel. As songs based in scripture enrich the joy, encouragement, and admonishment found there, I like to link them here.

While doing that yesterday I came upon a singer I wasn’t familiar with before (Jami Smith). I linked one of her songs yesterday. Here is another I like. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m_LbEloLvWY. She and the group of singers she records and tours with have other good ones on You Tube too.

Anyone else have an artist with songs that help bring the awesomeness/truth of God’s word into your life to share with us?

JJ

[aron]

I found it interesting that the devil twisted that passage from Psalm 91 to tempt Jesus in the wilderness. And, that Jesus rejects tempting the Lord his God and doesn’t go along with the devil’s suggestion, showing he trusted the Father and fulfilled the whole Psalm (which is about trusting God in all circumstances).The devil twisted the passage because he was weak - he lost the divine protection and care by his disobedience, and now he tried to get Jesus the man (hungry after 40 days of fasting) to make a move.

Jesus didn't move. "Thy (the Father) word I (the Christ) have hid in my heart, that I (the Christ) might not sin against Thee (the Father)". The relation of the Son to the Father is seen again, and again. Out of the storehouse of treasure in his heart, Jesus spoke the word back to the devil and sent him away. He didn't sin.

In prophetic scripture, the Father promises, and provides, and the Son obeys, and believes, and is rewarded. This is called "the faith of Christ". It is not OUR faith IN Christ but HIS faith IN us. Sorry for the all caps but it's critical to see. Otherwise we erringly focus on ourselves and not on him. It is the faith of Christ, not the faith of the believer. It is his faith. This is why the scripture is key to understand the NT. Look at how the NT uses the OT. Where does Paul or Jesus or Peter call the OT "fallen human concepts"? Nowhere, is where.

Can you summarize how the law, gospels, Acts, and Revelation fit in the Trinity theme too?The law: God promised another Prophet, like Moses. We need to hear him. People were waiting for that Prophet in the gospels. They asked John the Baptist, "Are you the Prophet?" In Acts, when they accused Stephen of overturning Moses, he said that their fathers were disobedient to Moses.

Acts 7:35 “This is the same Moses they had rejected with the words, ‘Who made you ruler and judge?’ He was sent to be their ruler and deliverer by God himself, through the angel who appeared to him in the bush.

36 He led them out of Egypt and performed wonders and signs in Egypt, at the Red Sea and for forty years in the wilderness.

37 “This is the Moses who told the Israelites, ‘God will raise up for you a prophet like me from your own people.’ 38 He was in the assembly in the wilderness, with the angel who spoke to him on Mount Sinai, and with our ancestors; and he received living words to pass on to us.

39 “But our ancestors refused to obey him. Instead, they rejected him and in their hearts turned back to Egypt."

Jesus is the Word that comes forth from God. All things come into being through him. Only he can supplant Moses. The NT argument was, "If you listened to Moses, you would obey Jesus, because Moses said "A prophet God will raise up like me; you must hear him". Deuteronomy 18:15-19

Anyone else have an artist with songs that help bring the awesomeness/truth of God’s word into your life to share with us?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4bqEVZcUZ4

They do a lot of songs from the epistle to the Romans. Group is called "Romans cycle" and they have a CD out.

[JJ]

Thanks for responding to my question aron, and sharing Romans cycle with us! Powerful stuff!

Re: the law and the prophets, Jesus himself said something in his “sermon on the mount”. I found a couple songs related to this topic last night.

Scripture Song Matthew 5:17-21 Luke Gonzalez
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dBIsrMGlP9I

The Law and The Prophets - Luke Wood
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VNdC4cCY8ug



JJ

[JJ]

I heard this song this morning, for the first time in a long time. It seemed to really fit where my heart was at. I’d never seen the music video. Check it out.

Glorious Unfolding - Steven Curtis Chapman
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GKMjEvF2Fkw

Words:
Lay your head down tonight
Take a rest from the fight
Don’t try to figure it out
Just listen to what i’m whispering to your heart
‘Cause I know this is not
Anything like you thought
The story of your life was gonna be
And it feels like the end has started closing in on you
But it’s just not true
There’s so much of the story that’s still yet to unfold
And this is going to be a glorious unfolding
Just you wait and see and you will be amazed
You’ve just got to believe the story is so far from over
So hold on to every promise god has made to us
And watch this glorious unfolding
God’s plan from the start
For this world and your heart
Has been to show His glory and His grace
Forever revealing the depth and the beauty of
His unfailing love
And the story has only begun
And this is going to be a glorious unfolding
Just you wait and see and you will be amazed
We’ve just got to believe the story is so far from over
So hold on to every promise god has made to us
And watch this glorious unfolding
We were made to run through fields of forever
Singing songs to our savior and king
So let us remember this life we’re living
Is just the beginning of the beginning
Of this glorious unfolding
We will watch and see and we will be amazed
If we just keep on believing the story is so far from over
And hold on to every promise god has made to us
We’ll see the glorious unfolding
Just watch and see (unfolding)
This is just the beginning of the beginning (unfolding)
Songwriters: Steven Chapman
Glorious Unfolding lyrics © BMG Rights Management

[manna-man]

https://youtu.be/GmsgYY-INf8

[JJ]

Thanks for sharing songs inspired from Psalms brothers.

Jesus is worthy of all praise and honor and blessing!

Here’s the one by Follower from the Listen Up section

Psalm 3
Follower
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=C279gOt6tHs

[JJ]

Psalm 4 - The Psalms Project featuring Melissa Breems
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KTJcnuGMyr0
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+4&version=NASB

[JJ]

Compare this song to Watchman Nee’s on the front page today:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LsfC2V2s_rg
There is Joy in The Lord
by Cheri Keaggy

All blessing and honor are His
All glory and power are His
Let all wisdom and strength
Be the Lord's in this place
Let all glory be given to Him
There is joy in the Lord
There is love in His Spirit
There is hope in the knowledge of Him
There's a fountain that flows
Like a river from heaven
Abounding in love to my soul
There is joy in the Lord
There is love in His Spirit
There is hope in the knowledge of Him
There's a fountain I know
Ev'ry time I am near it
My heart overflows to the Lord
Songwriters: Cheri Keaggy
There Is Joy in the Lord lyrics © Sparrow Song, Universal Music-careers, EMI CHRISTIAN MUSIC O/B/O SPARROW SONG

Methinks the joy of Jesus overshadows the sufferings we go through as Christians

[JJ]

Grace Upon Grace - Brooke and Boggs
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fCR93GIRMGU

Give this a listen and share your thoughts about it, and I’ll share mine (want you to listen without my opinion first).

I found it after the Lord reminded me this morning that he overflows and abounds in all He does (and I don’t without Him, but do with and in Him to His glory)

I hope you enjoy the song.

JJ

[JJ]

The Servant King
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7VeQrWmvCms
Great Song!
Saving the link here for future listening

[JJ]

Songs re: Christ as our Passover
The Passover Song - Sean Carter and Caroline Cobb
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CVowp0VnpHg

The Passover Song - Shira Kline
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_HCBieuV-QU

Lion King Passover
Humorous Jewish take on Passover Supper
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qervY5HSzqM

Verses
Exodus 12
https://biblehub.com/bsb/exodus/12.htm

Luke 22
https://biblehub.com/blb/luke/22.htm

1 Cor 5
https://biblehub.com/blb/1_corinthians/5.htm

As I read church history re Easter, it became apparent that Christians began the tradition to celebrate Christ as the fulfillment of the Passover at the same time Jews were celebrating Passover.

So this week is a good time to keep the feast of unleavened bread (sincerely and truth) and celebrate Christ’s death as the lamb of God to save our household from the destroyer and strengthen us for the journey to freedom and our new home in the promised land.

[JJ]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_HCBieuV-QU[/url]


This song is not by Shira Kline
It is attributed to Shirasong

[JJ]

Even If - Mercy Me
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=B6fA35Ved-Y
Today’s Listen Up
Saving Here
Thanks for sharing Unto Him!

[JJ]

Similar songs that encourage us to believe and trust in God

I Believe – Holy Starr
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HCR9RvUtwU

I Will Trust in You – Lauren Daigle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_aVFVveJNs

[JJ]

O Taste and See - Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir featuring Shane & Shane
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jYZHSmZZ1W8:party:

[JJ]

How Great is Our God (in Hebrew) - Joshua Aaron in Jerusalem
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWSKtoURGAg&app=desktop

[JJ]

Not for a Moment - Meredith Andrews
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qoh26pC2RT8
The Listen Up selection.
Nice encouraging and truthful song!

[JJ]

I Lift My Eyes Up To The Mountains - Brian Doerkson
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Pb0Kvccn04w
Today’s Listen Up
Saving it here for future listening and singing to the Lord

[Kevin]

I Stand In Awe (feat. Glenn Packiam) - Official Lyric Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xhp6e4JWz9k)

[manna-man]

Shane and Shane
Is He Worthy

https://youtu.be/1pBeDoSlUnU

[JJ]

Let Your Kingdom Come - featuring Chris Jackson
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3Rh8I0r9glA

[JJ]

Great Listen Up Songs! Unto Him :yep:
Jesus, Only Jesus - Matt Redman
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8QjbugX8hY0

Jesus is the Lord - Travis Cottrell
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m39gRe-ZZOM

[manna-man]

So Will I (100 Billion X) Lyric Video-
Hillsong United

https://youtu.be/C2U7ffUM5Ec

[manna-man]

[QUOTE=manna-man;86114]So Will I (100 Billion X) Lyric Video-
Hillsong United

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=C2U7ffUM5Ec&feature=youtu.be

https://photos.app.goo.gl/rgy4oC2TPfyJQYaW6

Click on the first photo and swipe to the left for the narrative...

[JJ]

Above All - Lenny Le Blanc
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I-Z4zohGJEI&list=RDEMz0NFjYIBU4rt4gYpK1OltQ&index=2
Today’s Listen Up
Great song about a great savior!

[JJ]

Blessed Assurance
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rDeiy9-t2GE
Oh what joy in Jesus!

[JJ]

Today’s Listen Up is one we sang a lot in my “local church”.
And Can it Be (Stuart Townsend)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Tu2uA6U4Fxg
Nice to hear it here!

Also, I’m reposting a great song previously posted on this board. I sang it as a visitor in a church I visited while on vacation recently. Very enjoyable to sing to the Lord wholeheartedly with them!
Great Are You Lord (All Sons and Daughters)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3jCnAAeEJSQ

[manna-man]

The Afters: Well Done

https://youtu.be/X29hPMgKUyM

[Raptor]

Unto thee Oh Lord, do I lift up my soul....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjqlkWhz-aA

Psalms 25.

[JJ]

Create in Me a Clean Heart - Maranatha Singers
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2fVliokreqE
From Psalm 51 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+51&version=KJV

[manna-man]

Shane and Shane
I Will Wait For You (Psalm 130)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=l8pCbtLeXzc

[manna-man]

In Christ Alone

Shane and Shane
Et al

https://youtu.be/h2ld1wI2hT8

[JJ]

By Faith - Keith & Kristyn Getty
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fXB8ihepUpE
Hebrews 11 https://biblehub.com/bsb/hebrews/11.htm

[Raptor]

'Lord Of Lords ' from the Hillsong Worship album 'Saviour King', released in July 2007.

https://youtu.be/bDbvKqXLL7k

Verse 1
Beholding Your beauty is all that I long for
To worship You Jesus is my sole desire
For this very heart
You have shaped for Your pleasure
Purposed to lift Your Name higher

Verse 2
Here in surrender in pure adoration
I enter Your courts with an offering of praise
I am Your servant come to bring You glory
As is fit for the works of Your hands

Chorus 1
Now unto the Lamb
Who sits on the throne
Be glory and honour and praise
All of creation resounds with the song
Worship and praise Him
The Lord of lords

Verse 3
Spirit now living and dwelling within me
Keep my eyes fixed ever on Jesus' face
Let not the things of this world ever sway me
I'll run 'til I finish the race

Chorus 2
Now unto the Lamb
Who sits on the throne
Be glory and honour and praise
All of eternity echoes the song
Worship and praise Him
The Lord of lords

Chorus 3
Now unto the Lamb
Who sits on the throne
Be glory and honour and praise
Call all the sinners to join in the song
Worship and praise Him
The Lord of lords

Bridge
Holy Lord
You are holy
Jesus Christ is the Lord

[JJ]

Jesus the Very Thought of Thee
Sung by The Lower Lights
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nvKnscOFQ_w
Written by Bernard of Clairvaux
Words at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/209

[JJ]

O Sacred Head Now Wounded https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UgkVTtT-0xg
Sung by Fernando Ortega
Words by Bernard of Clairvaux

[LifeGoesOn]

Now I See - The McClures

https://youtu.be/j2XqZi3T65Q

Only Have One - The McClures

https://youtu.be/VBJ3tdSlexc

[manna-man]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AFkGH64pMMw
Shane and Shane
The Lord is my salvation

[OBW]

And Can it Be (Stuart Townsend)I've seen this name in various forms all over the internet. I have concluded that it is Stuart Townend (no "s"). Many of his songs are written in conjunction with Keith and Kristen Getty, including another posted here, "In Christ Alone." Together they are one of the better writers of modern hymns. More than just feel good music or pop-Christian music.

[Raptor]

King of Kings | Brooke Ligertwood | Live at Bethel 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o04D93QgxQw

OPENING:
Praise the Father
Praise the Son
Praise the Spirit three in one
God of glory
Majesty
Praise forever to the King of Kings

VERSE 1:
In the darkness we were waiting
Without hope without light
Till from heaven You came running
There was mercy in Your eyes

To fulfil the law and prophets
To a virgin came the Word
From a throne of endless glory
To a cradle in the dirt

CHORUS:
Praise the Father
Praise the Son
Praise the Spirit three in one
God of glory
Majesty
Praise forever to the King of Kings

VERSE 2:
To reveal the kingdom coming
And to reconcile the lost
To redeem the whole creation
You did not despise the cross

For even in Your suffering
You saw to the other side
Knowing this was our salvation
Jesus for our sake You died

VERSE 3:
And the morning that You rose
All of heaven held its breath
Till that stone was moved for good
For the Lamb had conquered death

And the dead rose from their tombs
And the angels stood in awe
For the souls of all who’d come
To the Father are restored

VERSE 4:
And the Church of Christ was born
Then the Spirit lit the flame
Now this gospel truth of old
Shall not kneel shall not faint

By His blood and in His Name
In His freedom I am free
For the love of Jesus Christ
Who has resurrected me

[JJ]

I've seen this name in various forms all over the internet. I have concluded that it is Stuart Townend (no "s"). Many of his songs are written in conjunction with Keith and Kristen Getty, including another posted here, "In Christ Alone." Together they are one of the better writers of modern hymns. More than just feel good music or pop-Christian music.

I've seen this name in various forms all over the internet. I have concluded that it is Stuart Townend (no "s"). Many of his songs are written in conjunction with Keith and Kristen Getty, including another posted here, "In Christ Alone." Together they are one of the better writers of modern hymns. More than just feel good music or pop-Christian music.

Right, Stuart Townend, an English Christian song writer has written many great worship songs including How Great the Fathers love for Us https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dLDGVl8D5UU (Fernando Ortega sings it here), In Christ Alone, and many others widely sung today. He has his own web site (easy to find with a web browser) has albums for sale and goes on tours

Thank the Lord for enriching us with this brother’s songs.

[JJ]

Christ Liveth in Me
Today’s Listen is an old standard we loved to sing in the local churches I was in ;)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LdjcuHb7J7U
I want to post this rendition of it for future listening.

[JJ]

Come Behold The Wondrous Mystery - Matt Boswell and Boyce College Choir
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=C-hD4VEoVQs
Composer: Matt Papa, Matt Boswell, Michael Bleecker
Author: Matt Papa, Matt Boswell, Michael Bleecker
Sheet Music https://gracemusic.us/sheet_music/come-behold-the-wondrous-mystery/

Christ the Sure and Steady Anchor - Matt Boswell and Boyce College Choir
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=58LVnt_PIs8
Written by Matt Papa, Matt Boswell
Lyrics https://www.mattpapa.com/lyrics-to-christ-the-sure-and-steady-anchor-by-matt-papa

[manna-man]

https://youtu.be/Y9Ah7NbYF1I

[JJ]

I Am - Mark Schultz
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PLNb06O4br8

[Sons to Glory!]

In my morning meditation I had this song come up in me and really enjoyed singing it - loudly! (I think I'll see if the Thursday breakfast bros can sing it this week!)

Praise the Lord God Sent His Son - Hallelujah! (https://soundcloud.com/hymnstream/praise-the-lord-god-sent-his)

1. Praise the Lord, God sent His Son,
Hallelujah!
And salvation’s work was done,
Glory to God!
God Himself became a man,
So that we might live in Him.

Chorus:
That’s why I call on Him,
I give my all to Him.

2. For us He was crucified,
Hallelujah!
For the many, one Man died,
Glory to God!
One grain fell into the earth,
Many grains to bring to birth.

3. He arose in victory,
Hallelujah!
From the grave, triumphantly,
Glory to God!
Now in resurrection He
As the Spirit lives in me.

4. Call on Him from deep within,
Hallelujah!
Just by calling, He comes in,
Glory to God!
Once you call upon His name,
Nevermore you’ll be the same.

Final Chorus:
We all must call on Him,
We give our all to Him.

[UntoHim]

StG,
I remember this song vividly. It was one of the many that were set to "worldly" tunes. At some point "the brothers" in So.Calif. decided that it was not so appropriate for spiritual songs to be song to worldly tunes. Later, we found out that some complaints came in from persons/companies that held the copyright to those tunes.

Here is another song from those "supplemental" days:

https://soundcloud.com/unt-christian-students/14-drink-a-river-pure-and

Drink! A River Pure And Clear That's Flowing From The Throne
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[Sons to Glory!]

StG,
I remember this song vividly. It was one of the many that were set to "worldly" tunes. At some point "the brothers" in So.Calif. decided that it was not so appropriate for spiritual songs to be song to worldly tunes. Later, we found out that some complaints came in from persons/companies that held the copyright to those tunes.

Here is another song from those "supplemental" days:

https://soundcloud.com/unt-christian-students/14-drink-a-river-pure-and

Drink! A River Pure And Clear That's Flowing From The Throne
- "Oh do come, oh do come, says Spirit and the bride - Take freely the water of life!"

How about this one: https://soundcloud.com/hymnstream/im-walking-down-the-road (https://soundcloud.com/hymnstream/im-walking-down-the-road)

I’m walking down the road
That leads to glory.
I’m pressing toward the mark
By enjoying God!
I don’t know so much,
Just to love Him.
I’m walking down the road,
Glory, here I come.
1
With the brothers and the sisters,
We enjoy Him day by day.
It’s so simple and easy,
Our worries flee away.
Now we’re growing together,
As one big family,
Abiding in the joy of the Lord.
2
We enjoy You, Lord Jesus,
In our experience.
We’re getting to know You—
It’s making us leap and dance.
Just eating and drinking,
It’s what we do the best,
Delighting in the love of the Lord.
3
We’re walking, not running,
Cause we’re in the pasture land.
Our Shepherd is nearby,
We’re trusting in His hand.
He’s everything to us,
He’s all we ever need,
Resting in the peace of the Lord.

[LifeGoesOn]

Good And Loved - Travis Greene & Steffany Gretzinger (https://youtu.be/DefL-oJpjo8)

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New Albany Music - Dead Come Alive (https://youtu.be/pkwsVrptVI0)

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[JJ]

My Hope is Built on Nothing Less
Written By Edward Mote
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=V1LtGQLZ87c
sung by?
Song info https://hymnary.org/text/my_hope_is_built_on_nothing_less

Do you have a favorite singer/group’s version of this or a memory/testimony related to this song?

My wife put a placard on top of our piano that says “On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand”.... says something about this song’s, and verses it refers to, influence in our lives :)

[JJ]

In Tenderness by citizens, today’s Listen Up, is testament to Jesus’ saving power coming through to save some in this generation, and their joining in His praise. Eternal message is the gospel.

I heard a powerful message that referred to Psalm 125 this weekend. The words of the Psalm were so reassuring to me, and challenging. I looked for a song on it and found a Christian singer I hadn’t heard of before. Sharing it here. I hope you like it.

Psalm 125 - Love Like Mountains, Jason Silver
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6IAe3dR62e4
Psalm 125 verses
https://biblehub.com/bsb/psalms/125.htm

About Jason Silver
https://jasonsilver.com/#!

[JJ]

He Is - The Names of God
Eric Ludy
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NscHCa395-M
Not a song, but this is a very encouraging declaration of scripture’s truths about our God’s amazing names. Enjoy :)

JJ

[JJ]

Mercy Came Running by Phillips, Craig, and Dean
today’s Listen Up - great song! Thanks for sharing it Unto Him.

JJ

[JJ]

Crucified with Christ - Phillips, Craig, and Dean
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_0_1jazh454

[JJ]

Joy to the World
Not just a Christmas song
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_RULbud3bs

[JJ]

Be Lifted High - Michael W Smith
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MwsiLpX0z6k
Nice one Unto Him👍

[JJ]

Nice link to Cornerstone by Hillsong today :yep:

I found myself singing an old Chris Tomlin song this morning, then found this version by a Florida choral group

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_KjlJrgQpD8

[JJ]

Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus -
Psalm 150 Productions
Author: Louisa M.R. Stead (1882)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-DdgkvnsHjM

Words:

1 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,
and to take him at his word;
just to rest upon his promise,
and to know, "Thus saith the Lord."
Refrain:
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him!
How I've proved 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;
and in simple faith to plunge me
neath the healing, cleansing flood! [Refrain]

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. [Refrain]

Words from Hymnary.org

[DeadManWalkin]

Testing, testing 1 2 3

[JJ]

Welcome Deadmanwalkin
Mic check worked
Please, do share something with us. A song, hymn, spiritual song perhaps?

JJ

[JJ]

Jesus Paid it All
Fernando Ortega

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Qbgh5qmc8xs
Song info:

https://hymnary.org/text/i_hear_the_savior_say_thy_strength_indee

[JJ]

Trust and Obey - Don Moen
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qQB_rYBz2pE
Great find Unto Him!
“Obey”, now there’s a word we didn’t hear associated with Jesus very often in TLR. Rather trust and obey the LC leaders..... no matter what.

[JJ]

Paul Wilbur- The Song Of Moses (Medley) (Hosanna! Music)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0ed4-jYrxQ0

[JJ]

Sing Aloud Your Praises to the Lord of All
Video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mgT3jQtKrs4
Lyrics: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1222

I found myself singing this old song from “The Supplement”
Does anyone know who wrote it?
Hymnal.net gives no one credit and claims copyright on it. :scratchhead:

[Sons to Glory!]

I'm curious about who wrote the words to this? Someone handed it out at Sunday's gathering and we sang it.

My old man has been crucified with Him,
With all its foul corruption deep within;
And buried too its nature serpentine,
Completely finished—this great fact is mine,
I hold it fast.

But there's a Person in my spirit now,
Born as a babe so small, so weak, so low;
Who by the Word's pure milk will grow to be
The overcoming inner man in me
To gain my heart.

Christ as my Person must possess my heart
And be preeminent in every part.
The former owner died but haunts it still.
O Lord, move in; my mind, emotion, will
Now welcome Thee.

In spirit mingled, we are one, O Lord,
The human and divine in one accord;
Yet Thou must have a proper faculty
That all Thy glorious personality
May be expressed.

So, Lord, I give my heart to Thee today,
That it may be Thy home in every way,
A place for Thee to come and settle down,
And all Thy grand recovery work to crown
In one new man.

[UntoHim]

Apparently it is "Hymn #1179". Here is a version sang by a young sister:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4Sgra9EuB0

Here is a version sung by the "Long Beach Trainees".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N46X9TlIJMA

I'm assuming this was part of the original "Supplement", which was a collection of hymns, songs and arranged Psalms produced in the early to mid 70s. Many of these supplemental songs were basically Witness Lee's teachings set to music. Sometimes they were set to secular contemporary music. To my recollection, none of the authors were listed, although it was common knowledge that a number of these supplemental songs were written by the late Howard Hagashi.

At some point, a number of these early supplemental songs were incorporated into a newer version of the Local Church hymnal. I am not sure if this particular song was in the original supplement or not.
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[JJ]

Thanks for sharing some about “The Supplement”. When I started meeting with TLR in late 1978, The Supplement already existed and was used, but it fell out of favor vs “Hymns” for the better part of a decade as Witness Lee spoke against some of its songs after Max Rappaport exited; but many of its songs were added to the back of Hymns by the mid-1980’s and gradually saw increased use in meetings again.

I recall that Dan Toule (spelling?), then an elder in Fullerton, had penned a song or two (maybe more) that took popular hymns and altered them to fit things Witness Lee had spoken “How Small Thou Art” from “How Great Thou Art” comes to mind.

Any other LC “old timers” care to add more?

[JJ]

Since I post here most often, I’d like my fellow posters who frequent this forum to know I’ll be away from the forum for two to four weeks as I’m having surgery Nov 21 that will disrupt my posting skills.

Thanks,

JJ

[byHismercy]

Since I post here most often, I’d like my fellow posters who frequent this forum to know I’ll be away from the forum for two to four weeks as I’m having surgery Nov 21 that will disrupt my posting skills.

Thanks,

JJ

I'll be praying for you, JJ.

[UntoHim]

Thoughts and prayers coming your way JJ!
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[Sons to Glory!]

JJ - the Lord is with your spirit, grace is with you!

Pursuant to the "My old man has been crucified with Him" song, this morning I noticed something. It starts with my old man's crucifixion, and ends with the "one new man.' I hadn't that noticed before. He crucifies the old that we could be made part of the new man! (and to hearken to another old song - "for with time there is the process . . .")

[manna-man]

Since I post here most often, I’d like my fellow posters who frequent this forum to know I’ll be away from the forum for two to four weeks as I’m having surgery Nov 21 that will disrupt my posting skills.

Thanks,

JJ

Praying for you brother!

[JJ]

God You Reign - Lincoln Brewster
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=a2QWu8lp4BI

Thanks for your prayers and encouragement brothers.

The surgery I underwent (brain tumor removal) was a complete success.
My ability to predict my time away from posting wasn’t.

God you reign!

STG, can you share the song you mentioned here (words, link to something?).

[JJ]

I see STG was talking about the Supplement song he previously posted. Duh :)

[byHismercy]

Wow! Good news, JJ. And such an encouragement to see the prayer was heard, granted, and exceeded by the Lord! He is reigning!

[JJ]

Psalm 84 - Sons of Korah

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNLHdnzFqNI&list=RDfNLHdnzFqNI&start_radio=1

[JJ]

In Tenderness - Citizens

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNLHdnzFqNI&list=RDfNLHdnzFqNI&index=2
Saving the Listen Up link here for future listening

[JJ]

Better is One Day - Matt Redman (two different versions) is

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4Fj9bbEmVk


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbwVwTw8pJ4

[JJ]

Rock of Ages Cleft for Me - Antrim Mennonite Choir

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gM7gt_cSxjw

Author: Augustus Toplady (1776)

Lyrics and song info:

https://hymnary.org/text/rock_of_ages_cleft_for_me_let_me_hide

Norton Hall Band sings it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKRdhBK_fts

1Cor 10:4 https://biblehub.com/1_corinthians/10-4.htm
Exodus 33:22 https://biblehub.com/exodus/33-22.htm

[JJ]

We are One Body
Millennium Three

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDUKehJqb5Q

I love this truth filled song.

[JJ]

One Spirit, One Church

Sung by Kevin Keil

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jvjCwZs3SUQ

Lyrics:
Refrain: We are a pilgrim people,
we are the Church of God.
A family of believers,
disciples of the Lord.
United in one spirit,
ignited by the fire.
Still burning through the ages,
still present in our lives.
1. Come, Holy Ghost, Creator blest,
and in our hearts take up thy rest;
come with thy grace and heavenly aid
to fill the hearts which thou hast made.
2. O Comforter, to thee we cry,
thou gift of God sent from on high.
Thou font of life and fire of love,
the souls anointing from above.

[JJ]

Unto Us a Son is Given
Michael Card
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TBSJayw5ybY

Isaiah 9:6-7 https://biblehub.com/bsb/isaiah/9.htm

[JJ]

Maker of the Stories (Hebrews 3:1-6)
Psallos

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl8tNuPJtZU

Verses https://biblehub.com/bsb/hebrews/3.htm

About Psallos
https://www.psallos.com

[JJ]

Turn Your Eyes - The Glorious Christ
Sovereign Grace Music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2tKVqZZiI4&feature=em-uploademail

Saving the Listen Up selection here for later reference

[JJ]

His Name Shall Be
Matt Redman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQmi_FSfJKc

[JJ]

Magnificat - Mary’s Song
composed by Todd Agnew & performed by Christy Nockels.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_iixWJo-7k

Luke 1:46-55
https://biblehub.com/bsb/luke/1.htm

Mary did you know? Yes, Mary knew exactly what was going on, and praised God for it.

[OBW]

Mary did you know? Yes, Mary knew exactly what was going on, and praised God for it.Yes and No.

I realize this thread is not really for discussion, but as we are in the final days of advent leading up to the celebration of the incarnation of the Word, it seems appropriate — at least a little.

Mary knew. But was continually learning what it meant. She knew he was the coming Messiah. But did she know that that meant? Not a king for an earthly throne, but a martyr to make a spiritual home in his people?

This was a dark point in history. The light was coming, but was not yet seen. Mary had hope, not certainty of knowledge.

The shepherds got a show of light and sound, and they went to Bethlehem to see. But then saw nothing more for at least 30 years afterward.

The town of Bethlehem was mostly unaware. Jerusalem, just a few miles away was clueless. It wasn't until the magi arrived some time later that anyone in Jerusalem finally got a clue, but still did not go to see.

While Mary was eventually part of the group of women following on his journeys, it does not appear that it was always so. She didn't understand his Father's calling when he was 12, and was somewhat chastised many years later when she and some of his brothers came to see him during his ministry travels.

Even the disciples who were with him for virtually his whole ministry still did not get it when the soldiers came in the garden and carried him away to be crucified.

The real knowing did not start until the morning of the resurrection. First with the women and then with some of the disciples. Then the two on the road to Emmaus. Then a closed room full. Eventually a few hundred in all.

Then the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. At that point, they knew. So much began to fall into place during those few days before he ascended from their sight.

We are the beneficiaries of a young girl who had enough faith to undertake a task she did not fully understand that would change the course of history. While not as the RCC does it, her name should be forever blessed.

[OBW]

I realize this has been around since 2008 (and the text since about 1863-64) but it only came to my attention a couple of years ago. But it was not just the sound, or the effect of a redo of an old poem/song that caught my attention, but the story behind the poem and the manner in which this new tune brought it out.

Over the course of just over two years, his wife was severely burned and died when her favorite dress caught fire in 1861, followed in late 1863 when his son who despite forbidding him to join the Union army was wounded. As the man went to the train station to collect his wounded son in late December and saw a friend there to collect a coffin with his.

In the next months, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow would write the poem “Christmas Bells” recalling the darkness in which he found himself as he heard church bells ringing as he went to the station that day. The poem seems more dark than light with verses (never sung) that speak too graphicly of the war that was going on.

Yet in the midst of it, there is “peace on earth.”

Over the years, the traditional song “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” doesn’t seem to do the underlying text justice. But the recent rendition by Casting Crowns has seemed to capture some of the juxtaposition of darkness and light that is woven through the poem. Like “Breath of Heaven,” and “Mary, Did You Know,” this song casts off the presumption of cheer and frivolity to bring us to the mostly unannounced birth of a baby in the midst of dark times. A promise of a kingdom of peace yet to be realized.

I Heard the Bells (Peace on Earth) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bK8xB1opuQ8)

[JJ]

Yes and No.

I realize this thread is not really for discussion, but as we are in the final days of advent leading up to the celebration of the incarnation of the Word, it seems appropriate — at least a little.

Mary knew. But was continually learning what it meant. She knew he was the coming Messiah. But did she know that that meant? Not a king for an earthly throne, but a martyr to make a spiritual home in his people?

This was a dark point in history. The light was coming, but was not yet seen. Mary had hope, not certainty of knowledge.

The shepherds got a show of light and sound, and they went to Bethlehem to see. But then saw nothing more for at least 30 years afterward.

The town of Bethlehem was mostly unaware. Jerusalem, just a few miles away was clueless. It wasn't until the magi arrived some time later that anyone in Jerusalem finally got a clue, but still did not go to see.

While Mary was eventually part of the group of women following on his journeys, it does not appear that it was always so. She didn't understand his Father's calling when he was 12, and was somewhat chastised many years later when she and some of his brothers came to see him during his ministry travels.

Even the disciples who were with him for virtually his whole ministry still did not get it when the soldiers came in the garden and carried him away to be crucified.

The real knowing did not start until the morning of the resurrection. First with the women and then with some of the disciples. Then the two on the road to Emmaus. Then a closed room full. Eventually a few hundred in all.

Then the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. At that point, they knew. So much began to fall into place during those few days before he ascended from their sight.

We are the beneficiaries of a young girl who had enough faith to undertake a task she did not fully understand that would change the course of history. While not as the RCC does it, her name should be forever blessed.

Right, it seems that Mary knew, but like us, she and Joseph were slow on the uptake, and until the complete ministry of their son unfolded and after His death and resurrection and the Holy Spirit was poured out it became crystal clear.

Here are “the puzzle pieces Mary and Joseph were given (verses copied from Berean Study Bible):

Angel Gabriel:
Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”

The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the Holy One to be born will be called the Son of God.

Elizabeth:

why am I so honored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

Gabriel to Joseph: Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.

Shepherds:

And there were shepherds residing in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks by night. Just then, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: Today in the City of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord! And this will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.”

And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying:

Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to men
on whom His favor rests!”
When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.”

So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph and the Baby, who was lying in the manger. After they had seen the Child, they spread the message they had received about Him. And all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.

Simeon:
Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. Ledby the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. And when the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for Him what was customary under the Law, Simeon took Him in his arms and praised God, saying:

“Sovereign Lord, as You have promised,
You now dismiss Your servant in peace.
For my eyes have seen Your salvation,
which You have prepared in the sight of all people,
a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
and for glory to Your people Israel.”
The Child’s father and mother were amazed at what was spoken about Him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary:

“Behold, this Child is appointed to cause
the rise and fall of many in Israel,
and to be a sign that will be spoken against,
so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed—
and a sword will pierce your soul as well.”
Anna:
There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years, and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.

Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.

The Boy Jesus:
Every year His parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover. And when He was twelve years old, they went up according to the custom of the Feast.

When those days were over and they were returning home, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but His parents were unaware He had stayed. Assuming He was in their company, they traveled on for a day before they began to look for Him among their relatives and friends.

When they could not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem to search for Him. Finally, after three days they found Him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. And all who heard Him were astounded at His understanding and His answers.

When His parents saw Him, they were astonished. “Child, why have You done this to us?” His mother asked. “Your father and I have been anxiously searching for You.”

“Whywere you looking for Me?” He asked. “Did you not know that I had to be in My Father’s houseg ?” But they did not understand the statement He was making to them.

Then He went down to Nazareth with them and was subject to them. But His mother treasured up all these things in her heart.

And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.

[OBW]

So Mary knew the upside prophecies. That would leave a lot unknown.

Not saying that the rest is "downside," but that the whole "lamb of God" side of the equation, coupled with no overthrow of the Romans did not figure into their understanding. And all of that played out in what was likely a painful way (from Mary's perspective).

[JJ]

I realize this has been around since 2008 (and the text since about 1863-64) but it only came to my attention a couple of years ago. But it was not just the sound, or the effect of a redo of an old poem/song that caught my attention, but the story behind the poem and the manner in which this new tune brought it out.

Over the course of just over two years, his wife was severely burned and died when her favorite dress caught fire in 1861, followed in late 1863 when his son who despite forbidding him to join the Union army was wounded. As the man went to the train station to collect his wounded son in late December and saw a friend there to collect a coffin with his.

In the next months, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow would write the poem “Christmas Bells” recalling the darkness in which he found himself as he heard church bells ringing as he went to the station that day. The poem seems more dark than light with verses (never sung) that speak too graphicly of the war that was going on.

Yet in the midst of it, there is “peace on earth.”

Over the years, the traditional song “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” doesn’t seem to do the underlying text justice. But the recent rendition by Casting Crowns has seemed to capture some of the juxtaposition of darkness and light that is woven through the poem. Like “Breath of Heaven,” and “Mary, Did You Know,” this song casts off the presumption of cheer and frivolity to bring us to the mostly unannounced birth of a baby in the midst of dark times. A promise of a kingdom of peace yet to be realized.

I Heard the Bells (Peace on Earth) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bK8xB1opuQ8)

Yes, knowing the back story of the song totally changes the understanding and appreciation for this song. And, Casting Crowns version captures Longfellow’s view of it well.

Thanks for sharing both the song and its backstory.

[JJ]

So Mary knew the upside prophecies. That would leave a lot unknown.

Not saying that the rest is "downside," but that the whole "lamb of God" side of the equation, coupled with no overthrow of the Romans did not figure into their understanding. And all of that played out in what was likely a painful way (from Mary's perspective).

Yes, it is doubtful Mary would have known how Jesus would save his people from their sins or what a light for revelation to the gentiles would involve. And certainly she wouldn’t have known that it would take over 2000 years to see Israel ruled by its Christ in a manifest way (overthrow its Roman rulers).

And hearing the words “a sword will pierce your soul” can’t compare to the reality of watching her son be arrested, falsely accused, tried and found guilty of death by her Jewish leaders and oppressive government, brutally beaten and whipped with a cat of nine tails, mocked, crucified, and placed into a tomb.

As I read the words of Mary Did You Know?https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/pentatonix/marydidyouknow.html, she would have known most of the things, but certainly not all of what the song asks.

[JJ]

Abba Father We Adore Thee
Written by Dr. Robert Hawker
Lyrics and Piano
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yj19pFUDnDE

Sung by Geneva Presbyterian Church
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rhx_PYnPQ7I

This is in LSM’s “Hymns” and hymnal.net too and was something my “local church” sang often to worship the Father. A very sweet and powerful song of praise to our Father

[JJ]

Two songs inspired by Psalm 118

This is the Day
Pat Barrett

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIG4gxcBIsM

Teshuva - Salvation (Psalm 118)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8OsBGBc3MA


Psalm 118

https://biblehub.com/bsb/psalms/118.htm

[JJ]

Start at the Manger (by Deborah Craig-Claar & Robert Sterling)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xxy5HH0AtKs

[JJ]

God is With Us
Milestone Worship

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6f67fiOMMhs

[JJ]

God is With Us Now
Gateway Worship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KozkgnLVcSI

[Sons to Glory!]

Had this song come up in me this morning. (to the tune of "Where have all the Flowers Gone?")

Praise the Lord God sent His Son!
Hallelujah!
And salvations work was done!
Glory to God!
One grain fell into the earth -
Many sons to bring to birth!
That's why I call on Him!
I give my all to Him!

[manna-man]

Micheal English Mary did you know...
https://youtu.be/3oiw7hS4pzg

[JJ]

Had this song come up in me this morning. (to the tune of "Where have all the Flowers Gone?")

Praise the Lord God sent His Son!
Hallelujah!
And salvations work was done!
Glory to God!
One grain fell into the earth -
Many sons to bring to birth!
That's why I call on Him!
I give my all to Him!

:)
Yes, Praise the Lord God sent His Son!

That’s one of those old Supplement songs :yep: I remember singing it too. Then it was banished, then brought back.

Today it’s in hymnal.net here https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/ns/79

Anyone know who actually penned this? It obviously was influenced by Witness Lee’s Ministry.

[Sons to Glory!]

Don't know who wrote it. Someone brought it up at a gathering in Scottsdale recently and we sang it (that's why it's fresh in me). Is this something that could be sang by Christians everywhere, or do you think there a "taint" to it?

Here are the full lyrics:

Praise the Lord, God sent His Son,
Hallelujah!
And salvation's work was done,
Glory to God!
God Himself became a man,
So that we might live in Him.
That's why I call on Him,
I give my all to Him.

For us He was crucified,
Hallelujah!
For the many, one Man died,
Glory to God!
One grain fell into the earth,
Many grains to bring to birth.
That's why I call on Him,
I give my all to Him.

He arose in victory,
Hallelujah!
From the grave, triumphantly,
Glory to God!
Now in resurrection He
As the Spirit lives in me.
That's why I call on Him,
I give my all to Him.

Call on Him from deep within,
Hallelujah!
Just by calling, He comes in,
Glory to God!
Once you call upon His name,
Nevermore you'll be the same.
We all must call on Him,
We give our all to Him.

[JJ]

STG: Is this something that could be sang by Christians everywhere, or do you think there a "taint" to it?

I like most who frequent these boards have a “once bitten twice shy” attitude toward all things LSM retains copyright on.

I like the song. Two things that caught my eye “He as the Spirit....” and “we all must call on him”.

The first is based on Lee’s processed God teaching where Christ becomes The Spirit which is debatable. The second includes “must” another word oft-used by Lee and smacks of violating our choice and sadly reminds me of mindless chanting sessions in local church meetings.

I would love to make some edits to this song (and others in LSM’s Hymns and hymnal.net) to replace non-scriptural phrases like these with scriptural phrases. But I’d need to get LSM’s permission. Something I haven’t wanted to take on.

[JJ]

To Obey is Better Than Sacrifice by Keith Green.
Great song!

[manna-man]

Matt Maher

Run To The Father

https://youtu.be/UeOtBiQw_B0

[JJ]

Behold I Make All Things New (Alpha)
Alana Levandoski

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqiBc9uPkG0

Revelation 21:5 https://biblehub.com/blb/revelation/21.htm

This New Year I am more grateful than ever for the hope of glory that comes in our Lord Jesus Christ.

40 days ago I lay flat on my back in a freezing cold operating room as a brain surgeon and his team with all of their high tech surgical equipment readied themselves to anethesize me, and do the rather barbaric, but life prolonging, task of removing a brain tumor from my head. Tonight the tumor is gone (except microscopic pieces not possible to remove) my head is healed up, and I feel better than the day before that. In the month before and since my wife and I were girded up by faith in Jesus, the power of The Holy Spirit and by the encouraging words and prayers of over 100 Christians we know from many different cities, including some of you who knew.

That was the end of 2019. An amazing thing to be so grateful for. Praise Him for another year to spread His renown, expect, and hasten His return when He will truly make all things new, just like He does every day from within now.

Looking forward to 2020 with y’all. My friends.

[Sons to Glory!]

WOW - Thanks bro for your testimony ---> Praise Him!!!:hurray::hurray::hurray:

[manna-man]

Thanks for your testimony JJ!

Keith Green: So you wanna go back to Egypt

https://youtu.be/foUH4No_SVU

[JJ]

Behold I Make All Things New (Alpha)
Alana Levandoski

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqiBc9uPkG0

Revelation 21:5 https://biblehub.com/blb/revelation/21.htm

Looking forward to 2020 with y’all. My friends.

I see Unto Him linked that song on the opening page. Here is a companion to it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG9XPXhLhko

[JJ]

Today’s Listen Up
How Beautiful is The Body of Christ
Twila Paris

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJM0hFvz_64

Unto Him has put this song up a number of times as the Listen Up. What a great song about our Christ who is all and in all in the new man.

[JJ]

I Stand Amazed | Celtic Worship
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zmt5VNnrJIM
Song writer: Charles H. Gabriel (1905)

[JJ]

The Christ Hymn
Alana Levanoski with guest poets

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7DoCEHCZJpU

[JJ]

OBW (from The Bible as the Absolute Authority thread):
“ I always like Psalm 19.

‘The heavens are telling the glory of God.’

Sang that in a choir back in high school. ("The Creation" by Hyden)

So not only does the Bible reveal God, but the very heavens do the same without words. And Paul underscores this in Romans. We all know something of God because of what is seen around us. We may dismiss it as simply "
natural," but it is there.”

Great lead OBW!

Creation- The Heavens are Telling
Written by Joseph Haydn


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwqqfbinUDY

https://biblehub.com/bsb/psalms/19.htm

And today’s Listen Up is great too!

There is a Redeemer

Halleluia BroadCasting Network


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mI3RMvJiqJU

[JJ]

OBW get’s credit for the song. He laid down a trail of bread crumbs to it in another thread, I just followed it (You Tube search worked). A great song for sure,

[JJ]

Sons Of Abraham
Ted Pierce

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY-CgboGG9s&list=RDXY-CgboGG9s&start_radio=1

[JJ]

Psalm 3
Follower Rock Band
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C279gOt6tHs

Thou O Lord are a shield for me. You’re the glory and the lifter of my head.

[manna-man]

Keith Green_ The Sheep And The Goats

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix8ddosjg-k&feature=youtu.be

[JJ]

Psalm 56

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkX2GRnX3tk
Jason Coghill

https://biblehub.com/bsb/psalms/56.htm

[JJ]

I Lift My Eyes Up - Psalm 121
Brian Doerksen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9g4eqKDkDiw

https://biblehub.com/nasb/psalms/121.htm

https://biblehub.com/hebrews/6-19.htm

[byHismercy]

https://youtu.be/NjfToqk5w5g

Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Sung by Chris Rice w/ lyrics overlaid

[manna-man]

Morning Has Broken - Cat Stevens - with Lyrics

https://youtu.be/we-n-Zmglt0

[JJ]

Ain't No Grave (Official Lyric Video) - Bethel Music & Molly Skaggs | VICTORY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf9ed6qwlaI

[JJ]

Morning Has Broken - Cat Stevens - with Lyrics

https://youtu.be/we-n-Zmglt0

Wow, beautiful video for a beautiful song. Thanks for posting it manna man

I heard this song many times while growing up as an unbeliever and didn’t have a clue what it was singing about, until now.

[JJ]

Ain't No Grave (Official Lyric Video) - Bethel Music & Molly Skaggs | VICTORY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf9ed6qwlaI

Lyrics:

Verse 1
Shame is a prison as cruel as a grave
Shame is a robber and he’s come to take my name
Love is my redeemer lifting me up from the ground
Love is the power where my freedom song is found

Chorus
There ain’t no grave gonna hold my body down
There ain’t no grave gonna hold my body down
When I hear that trumpet sound, I’m gonna rise up out of the ground
There ain’t no grave gonna hold my body down

Verse 2
Fear is a liar with a smooth and velvet tongue
Fear is a tyrant, he’s always telling me to run
Love is resurrection and love is a trumpet sound
Love is my weapon, I’m gonna take my giants down

Verse 3
There was a battle, a war between death and life
There on a tree the Lamb of God was crucified
He went on down to hell, He took back every key
He rose up as a lion and He’s setting all the captives free

Chorus 2
There ain’t no grave could hold His body down
There ain’t no grave could hold His body down
When He heard the trumpet sound, He rose up out of the ground
There ain’t no grave could hold His body down
There ain’t no grave could hold His body down

Bridge
If You walked out of the grave, I’m walkin’ too


Ain’t No Grave
Written by Molly Skaggs / Jonathan David Helser / Melissa Helser

[JJ]

His Great Love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aIIPJIJ3G4

https://biblehub.com/bsb/ephesians/2.htm

https://biblehub.com/bsb/romans/5.htm

https://biblehub.com/bsb/psalms/107.htm

God’s great love for us. The Song of Songs.

[JJ]

The Lord’s Prayer
Selah
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wID1OTLO_IM

[manna-man]

Shane and Shane
How Great Thou Art

https://youtu.be/EueRjHaGbS4

[manna-man]

https://youtu.be/AhOUSFgvJnc

[UntoHim]

All Hail The
Power Of
Jesus' Name[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-N9_SdxW4c&app=desktop (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-N9_SdxW4c&app=desktop)
Maranatha! Singers

[aron]

Lord's prayer in Aramaic.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=locW-9S00VU

Then read some of the comments. Here's one from 6 months ago.

Something unbelievable just happened with me just right after I finish to hear this song.. I felt something VERY powerfull.. I dont know what happened... I always was atheist... damm... how could I be so dumb? so blind? Now I understand everything! I'm in tears right now.. I think someone or something talked to me in my head.. Jesus Christ.. what was that!!!! omg.... unbelievable

Music as a vehicle for God's word is a powerful thing. It was happening in the LC 40 years ago, especially with the Psalms, and WL shut it down.

[JJ]

Raise a Hallelujah
Bethel Music

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=e3RRU25dpPg

[JJ]

Fairest Lord Jesus
Maranatha Celtic

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wdNASJDwvAU&list=RDwdNASJDwvAU&index=1

Hymn by Joseph Seiss & H.A. Fallersleben

[JJ]

Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me
CityAlight

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zundjUFazfg

[JJ]

New Creation
Jackie Francois
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VijEo-mSnew
Lyrics: http://cdn.ocp.org/shared/pdf/preview/30127031.pdf

Verses: https://biblehub.com/text/2_corinthians/5-17.htm:
Galations 6:14-16 https://biblehub.com/interlinear/galatians/6.htm:
https://biblehub.com/text/revelation/3-14.htm
https://biblehub.com/text/revelation/21-5.htm

[Kevin]

“Christ Our Hope in Life and Death

What is our hope in life and death?
Christ alone, Christ alone.
What is our only confidence?
That our souls to him belong.
Who holds our days within his hand?
What comes, apart from his command?
And what will keep us to the end?
The love of Christ, in which we stand.

O sing hallelujah!
Our hope springs eternal;
O sing hallelujah!
Now and ever we confess
Christ our hope in life and death.

What truth can calm the troubled soul?
God is good, God is good.
Where is his grace and goodness known?
In our great Redeemer’s blood.
Who holds our faith when fears arise?
Who stands above the stormy trial?
Who sends the waves that bring us nigh
Unto the shore, the rock of Christ?

Unto the grave, what shall we sing?
“Christ, he lives; Christ, he lives!”
And what reward will heaven bring?
Everlasting life with him.
There we will rise to meet the Lord,
Then sin and death will be destroyed,
And we will feast in endless joy,
When Christ is ours forevermore.

Words and Music by Keith Getty, Matt Boswell, Jordan Kauflin, Matt Merker, Matt Papa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OibIi1rz7mw

[JJ]

God That Saves (Feat. Stephen McWhirter) - Official Lyric Video - Iron Bell Music

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=irypgQVwauE&list=RDirypgQVwauE&start_radio=1

[JJ]

Amazing grace! (how sweet the sound)
Author: John Newton (1779)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3o8b9LjxF0M
Sung by Darlene Zschech

Original Lyrics (rarely fully used)

1 Amazing grace (how sweet the sound)
that saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
was blind, but now I see.

2 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
and grace my fears relieved;
how precious did that grace appear
the hour I first believed!

3 Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come:
'tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
and grace will lead me home.

4 The Lord has promised good to me,
his word my hope secures;
he will my shield and portion be
as long as life endures.

5 Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
and mortal life shall cease:
I shall possess, within the veil,
a life of joy and peace.

6 The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
the sun forbear to shine;
but God, who called me here below,
will be forever mine.

[JJ]

Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
Shane and Shane

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=P1qgyLTH6Xg


https://hymnary.org/text/o_soul_are_you_weary_and_troubled

Lyrics

1. O soul, are you weary and troubled?
No light in the darkness you see?
There’s light for a look at the Savior,
And life more abundant and free!
Refrain:
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.
2. Thro' death into life everlasting,
He passed, and we follow Him there;
O’er us sin no more hath dominion--
For more than conqu’rors we are!
3. His Word shall not fail you--He promised;
Believe Him, and all will be well:
Then go to a world that is dying,
His perfect salvation to tell!

[Raptor]

What a voice and inspiration, sister Taya, letting her heart out for the Lamb of God.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLfOHwI6hcw

[manna-man]

Phillips, Craig and Dean.

MERCY CAME RUNNING

https://youtu.be/VpodVp6LH8s

[Raptor]

Challenge....sing along with your whole heart and DO NOT CRY:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-wOiO7UEO8

[JJ]

Psalm 37 Song
Jason Silver

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rGCZsZMgrXE


https://biblehub.com/bsb/psalms/37.htm

C.S. Lewis: “God in the Psalms is the “all-satisfying Object.” His people adore him unashamedly for the “exceeding joy” they find in him (Psalm 43:4). He is the source of complete and unending pleasure: “In your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures-forevermore” (Psalm 16:11).”


https://www.preceptaustin.org/delight_yourself_in_the_lord

[manna-man]

https://youtu.be/KfWFoMeJsTE

[manna-man]

4 HIM
Center Of The Mark

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VsbQC3Zh-t4&feature=youtu.be

[Curious]

Hillsongs, 'A hundred billion X' also named 'So Will I'

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=RDGiu1x8BySSA&feature=share&playnext=1

[Raptor]

Very mellow, nice rendition with the Lord as if He were singing to us first and then us to Him.

https://youtu.be/cHBd-V167Mg

[Raptor]

Updated, same song, live version....on top of Capitol Records building

Closer than you know
Hillsong United
Singers:
Joel Houston
Taya Smith

https://youtu.be/QNurkymbDhc

I tempered the storm
Though your faith was small
I prayed while you slept
And the night waged war
We stood in the fire
And we walked on sea
And we drank of the wine
That was made of Me

Don't turn your eyes from Me
For My love won't be undone
Don't hide your face from Me
For My light has surely come
Surely come surely come

I carried that cross
And I felt your pain
I took up your crown
And I wore your shame
And death was a fire
And its teeth were grim
But I left it behind
Along with all your sin

Don't turn away from Me
For My love won't be undone
Don't hide your face from Me
For My light has surely come
Surely Come surely come

Lift up your eyes and see
Heaven is closer than you know
Lift up your voice and sing
Know that My love won't let you go
And I won't forsake you

Lift up your eyes and see
Heaven is closer than you know
Know I'll never leave you
So lift up your voice and sing
Know that My love won't let you go

And My light has surely come
Surely come surely come
And I'm closer than you know
And I'm closer than you know

Lord I hear You I know You're there
Closer now than my skin and bones could dare
Breathing deep within me
You are always with me

I can see You where eyes can't stare
Brighter now than the sun could ever dare
Breathing all around me
God I know You're with me here

Lord I hear You I know You're there
Closer now than my skin and bones could dare
Breathing deep within me
You are always with me

I can see You where eyes can't stare
Brighter now than the sun could ever dare
Breathing all around me
God I know that You are here

For I'm Yours and You are mine
And my soul knows well
You are here

You are here
And my soul will praise You
And my soul will praise Your Name
Singing Holy is Your Name
Jesus
Jesus