Jesus Christ is mine forever,
Mine for all eternity.
Satan and this world can never
Take what he has given me.
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Jesus Christ is mine forever,
Makes me strong so I don't stray.
May no foolish weakness ever
Tempt me to toss his gift away.
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Jesus Christ is mine forever,
By his death, new life I gain:
Joy and hope in heaven's pleasure,
Freedom from my sin and shame.
REFRAIN:
Jesus Christ is mine forever,
Mine for all eternity.
I will sing his praise ever;
He forgives and lives in me.
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2. All The
Sins of the World Listen...
All the sins of the world weighed him down.
They were sharp as a thorn-twisted crown,
Piercing him
Deep within.
All the sins of the world weighed him down.
All the hope of a world that had failed,
Hung on hands that were willingly nailed.
From his pain,
We would gain,
All the hope of a world that had failed.
Jesus, our Lord and God,
Suffered alone.
Took all our punishment,
Made it his own.
All the tears that have ever been cried,
Flowed with water from wounds in his side.
As they ran,
Life began
For the world, when the son of God died.
3. An Ascension Hymn
Listen...
Why are you standing idly by?
The King has taken his thrown on high!
You must have better things to do;
Get on with the work he has given you!
REFRAIN (2-part round)
Alleluia, alleluia.
Alleluia, alleluia.
Alleluia, alleluia.
Alleluia, alleluia.
Go tell the world the Savior lives,
And to us all salvation gives.
Disciples make from sea to sea,
Baptizing them into his family!
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As you have seen the Master go,
In majesty, he will return below.
The time is short, so watch and pray,
And, lo, he is still with you all the way!
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Glory to God, the Father, Son,
And Holy Spirit, three in one.
Until we meet him face to face,
We'll sing out his message in every place!
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4. Because We Love
Him Listen...
We give because we love him;
We give because we care.
We give because he gave us
These gracious gifts to share.
He gave himself completely,
A willing sacrifice.
And when we give to others,
We give ourselves to Christ.
God does dot need assistance
To carry out his will.
Whatever he desires,
He also can fulfill.
And yet, he gives believers
The opportunity
To show our faith is living,
And giving cheerfully.
5. A Benediction
Listen...
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ keep you well;
May the peace of the Holy Spirit dwell
In your hearts, blessing you,
In all things that you do,
Till we come together again.
As you go through the week, may the Father's care be known.
May the words that you speak, display the love he's shown
In your life, blessing you,
In all things that you do,
Till we come to his house again.
6. The Bethlehem
Stable Listen...
The Bethlehem stable was filled with a smell
That lingers where ever farm animals dwell.
Dusty and old,
Spiders and cold
Crept through the cracks in the wall.
The manger was splintered and gnawed by the mice,
With scratchy, dry hay that was crawling with lice.
Flies swarmed around
Filth on the ground;
Not a sweet sight at all!
Isn't it true that we all try to find
Beautiful pictures to paint in the mind?
Jesus was born in a place of disgust,
That bears a resemblance to each one of us.
7. The Betrayal
Listen...
Unto the Twelve, Jesus said "Before this night is done,
Someone close will betray the Son."
Is it I, who will betray
The Son of man today?
Surely, not I!
Is it he- the person next to me-
The one it is to be?
Surely, not I!
It saddens me
That I could be
A fickle friend,
Untrue.
Who is the soul
To share the bowl
And dip his bread
With you?
Is it I, who will betray
The Son of man today?
Surely, not I!
Is it he- the person next to me-
The one it is to be?
Surely, not I!
The Scriptures show
That you will go,
Betrayed by one
We knew.
What was the trade,
What bargain made?
Was silver paid
For you?
"Is it I?" said Judas to the Man
Who prophesied the plan,
"Surely not I!"
"It is you! Now go and quickly do
What you have bargained to.
Judas, it's you!"
He had been warned,
But Judas scorned;
He was the friend
Untrue.
He left the room;
He sealed his doom;
He sold his soul,
And you.
Unto the Twelve, Jesus said "Before this night is done,
Someone close will betray the Son."
8.
The Blessings of Marriage Listen...
The fame and fortune of this world are nothing to compare
With all the blessings of the Lord that man and wife can share.
A faithful love, a trusting friend, a soulmate who can be
A comfort to encourage you through life's complexity.
When dreams are lost or broken,
And words of anger come,
Speak love, as Christ has spoken;
Forgive as he has done.
You learn, through disappointment , to be patient as you live,
And grow to show each other just how deeply love can give.
Oh, may your faith in Jesus always keep you both as one,
Enfolding and upholding you for all the years to come.
For all the years to come.
9. A Blessing
Listen...
The Lord bless and keep you,
Shine his face upon you
And be gracious unto you,
His child.
Walk with you each day,
Guide you on your way
As a Father gently guides
His child.
May he strengthen you in times of doubt,
Show his power to you.
May the love he gives for Jesus' sake
Always see you through.
The Lord bless and keep you,
Shine his face upon you
And be gracious unto you,
His child,
His child.
Bless and keep you.
10. The Burial
Listen...
Gently, we took his body down,
Wrapped the spice and linen round
Our Lord.
Tenderly took the crown of thorns
From the head that took the scorn:
Jesus, our Lord.
Mary, and Mary Magdalene
Saw the final bitter scene
Of our Lord.
Carefully watched all that was done
To the Savior and the Son:
Jesus, our Lord.
Love made him carry all our sin,
And, in love, we carried him-
Our Lord.
In the tomb, he laid at rest,
With our tears upon his breast.
Jesus, our Lord.
There was no more we could do,
There was no more we could say.
So we covered his dear face,
Rolled the heavy stone in place,
Then we walked away.
11. The Centurion
Listen...
I'm a soldier, and I know death;
Know the last humiliation at its best.
But I never knew a man like Jesus;
His crucifixion was not like the rest.
I'm a soldier; I've been to war.
I've heard cursing when the battle was not won.
But I never heard a man like Jesus;
He asked that God forgive what we had done.
Someone said he called himself the Son of God;
He could resurrect a temple in three days.
I'm a soldier who believes what he can see,
And I was sure this could not be.
So we dared him to leave the cross,
And we ridiculed to keep ourselves amused.
We cast lots and gambled for his clothing.
We hung a sign that said "King of the Jews".
I'm a soldier, and I control
One hundred men at arms in my command.
But I never had the power of Jesus;
I saw him hold Creation in his hand.
Boulders crumbled and the earth split open wide.
Dead men walked, and darkness blotted out the sun.
I'm a soldier who believes what he can see,
And what I saw, astounded me!
I'm a soldier, and I know death.
It will never keep the One called Jesus down.
This must be the Son of God who died here;
I've seen and I believe he holds the crown.
I've seen and I believe he holds the crown.
12. Glory!
Listen...
Jesus Christ is born tonight,
Angels are a-singing.
Shepherds and shook with fright,
To each other clinging.
REFRAIN:
Glory, glory!
Glory in the highest.
Glory, glory!
Glory be to God!
Do not be afraid of me,
Angels are a-singing.
Go to David's town and see
Christ, the newborn kingling.
REFRAIN:
This is where God's son does lay,
Angels are a-singing.
Wrapped in cloth on manger hay,
With the cattle mingling.
REFRAIN:
Shepherds hurry there to find,
Angels are a-singing.
Christ, the Savior of mankind,
Heaven's peace is bringing.
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13. Come
and See... Go and Tell Listen...
Come and see the holy Christ child,
Newly born in Bethlehem.
Come and see the Sacrifice child,
Made a man, to be all men.
For the Lord heard you cry,
And this child is his reply.
Then go, and tell all people
Of this great discovery:
God has given you himself to be your Savior!
Go and tell, "Come and see!"
14. Do You Know?
Listen...
REFRAIN:
Do you know,
Know what you can do?
Know an opportunity God has given you?
Then, go!
Go and get it done!
Go and tell the glory of the Lord's kingdom!
Once there was a servant girl;
No one knows her name.
But the glory of the Lord
Brought about her fame.
Told her ailing master,
What the Lord could do.
Naaman went where he was sent,
And came back brand new!
REFRAIN:
There are many different folk
Who have never heard,
Jesus is the Son of God,
And the Healing Word.
He alone can cure us,
Make our spirits well.
And, like Naaman's servant girl,
We should go and tell!
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15. Earthly
Blessings Listen...
The Father has created me,
And all of my ability,
Preserving them so skillfully
With all his earthly blessings.
My clothing and the food I eat,
My home and all I need to keep
The road of life a sunny street;
These are his earthly blessings.
REFRAIN:
So I'll sing his praise,
Giving thanks always!
I will spend all my days
Serving the Lord of all my blessings!
From danger guards me day and night-
He never lets me out of sight-
His vigilance is my delight;
It is an earthly blessing!
Most certainly all this is true,
And nothing that I say or do
Can reimburse the Father, who
Has given earthly blessings.
REFRAIN:
Lord of all my blessings!
16. Eyes of Faith
Listen...
God gave eyes to me,
Put them in my head so I could see
All my friends and family,
All of his creation.
What a sight to see!
God gave eyes to me.
But I
Could not
See the most important thing I've got,
If my heart and soul and mind
Lived in the darkness of the blind. So...
God gives faith to me,
Puts it in my heart so I can see
Jesus died instead of me;
He is my salvation!
Through my faith I see
God's great love for me!
God's great love for me!
17. Get on Board!
Listen...
REFRAIN:
Get on Board, get on board,
For the boat stays afloat with the Lord.
You'll land safe and sound
On his solid ground.
Believer, get on board!
Noah didn't question,
Noah just obeyed.
Built an ark of Cypress bark,
When the others strayed.
Trusted God Almighty,
Though the waves were rough.
He was told the boat would hold,
And that was enough!
REFRAIN:
Jesus died to save us;
That's how much he cares.
He has promised he won't give
More than we can bear.
Trust in God Almighty;
Willingly obey.
You will see catastrophe
Turning out okay!
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18. For Today
Listen...
For today, may I be an example of my Savior.
May my heart not betray; may my faithfulness not waver.
God provides all I need to endure whatever comes my way,
So he's sure to be there to strengthen me for today.
For today, may I show the perfection of his living.
As he gave love to me, may my life reflect his giving.
And if Time is unkind, may his gentle spirit hold sway.
May each hour be spent in his love, content, for today.
For today, may I be the forgiven, grateful debtor.
As I grow in his Word, it's my prayer to serve him better.
For through him, I've no sin and my voice rejoices to say:
In his righteousness I am truly blessed for today.
19. God Is Merciful
Listen...
What if our God were merciless; what if he did not care?
What if he said, "You made the mess; now you can just live there!"?
What if he sat, right where he's at, watching the world going by?
Who could survive without his help?
Who could survive?
Not I!
But God is merciful, for it is he
Who every day, in every way takes care of me.
What if our Savior never came; what if he stayed away?
What if, because he had no blame, he didn't want to pay?
What if he said, "When you are dead, go with the Devil and stew!"?
Who could have paid for every sin?
Who could have paid?
Not you!
But Jesus did descend, and willingly,
He took our sin away with him on Calvary.
What if the Holy Spirit quit creating faith inside?
What if he did not care one bit if we are sanctified?
Turned in his track, never looked back; left the converting undone?
Who could believe God's mystery?
Who could believe?
Not one!
But still the Spirit calls, and calls again.
He will not cease to work his peace in hearts of men.
Why does Almighty God above put up with all this fuss?
It is because his name is love; love that he gives to us.
Generously, from all Three; Father and Spirit and Son.
Certainly God is merciful; see what our God has done!
20. A Christmas
Invocation Listen...
In the name of God the Father,
In the name of God the Son,
In the name of God the Spirit,
We come,
To give honor, praise and glory,
And to thank him once again
For the careful plan, created by his love,
To save all men.
In the name of God the Father,
In the name of God the Son,
In the name of God the Spirit,
We come.
May the worship that we offer
As the children of his Light,
Be a worthy celebration of
His blessed birth tonight.
In the name of God the Father,
In the name of God the Son,
In the name of God the Spirit,
We come.
21. Father, Forgive
Listen...
Father, forgive all that they do;
They don't understand I come from you.
Blinded by sin, they cannot see
They crucify God when they crucify me.
They think I am
Only a man;
They do not know I am each one of them.
So when they cry,
"Crucify!",
They are the guilty judged to die.
Father, forgive all that they say,
They don't understand the truth today.
Blinded by sin, they cannot see
The trouble they're in and how much they need me.
They spit out hate, curse me and jeer;
They do not know their salvation hangs here.
All that they give, I'll gladly take,
And I will ask you, for my sake,
Father, forgive all that they do,
They don't understand I come from you.
Blinded by sin, they cannot see,
They crucify God when they crucify me.
Father, forgive all that they do;
Father, forgive them.
22. God Is
Very Good to Me Listen...
God is very good to me and of that I am aware.
But he surely does a lot of good I don't even know is there.
When my troubles get me down, you can bet that I will pray,
Never thinking of the many times he has already helped that day.
REFRAIN:
His goodness goes unmeasured like the sand beneath the sea.
I could never count the many times God has been very good to me.
God is very good to me, for in Jesus Christ, his son,
He forgave and he forgot my sins; some I never knew I'd done.
Couldn't handle it myself, so he did it all for free,
Never thinking what I did to him; all that he thought about was
me.
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23. God Loved
the World Listen...
God loved the world so much that he
Gave his own son in death for me.
All who believe in Jesus Christ,
They shall receive eternal life.
My sins are great, but greater he
Who took them all, forgiving me.
Because he lives, so then shall I,
For Jesus gives eternal life.
24. God's Word Listen...
The Bible's not the biggest book, although it is the best.
It tells us of our Savior's love, and how we have been blessed.
REFRAIN:
The young and old, they all should hear the messages on its pages.
For God has made it very clear: his Word is for all ages!
The more we learn about God's Word, the more we come to see
Without the love of God above, how lost we all would be.
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25. The Good Shepherd
Listen...
I am the good shepherd; my flock I can claim.
I know them as well as I know my own name.
My father in heaven wants none to be lost;
He said, "Go protect them,whatever the cost."
I am the good shepherd; my flock I command.
And no one can pluck them from out of my hand.
I gave up my life so they could run free.
And those that are mine come running to me.
My sheep hear my voice; they follow me.
I lead them in life to eternity.
I've not lost one lamb that was put in my keep,
For I'm the good shepherd, and I know my sheep.
I'm the good shepherd, and I know my sheep!
26. Growing Listen...
We are blooming, we are growing
In a very special way;
We are branches on God's family tree.
And the fruit of faith is showing
An increase every day,
Just as Jesus meant for it to be!
REFRAIN:
Growing in the family
Of the Holy Trinity.
What a blessed harmony,
You and me,
*IN GOD'S GRACE together.
We invite the world to see
Their salvation, too, is free,
And they all would welcome be
In the family
Of God.
*(repeat chorus several times with additional phrases: WORSHIPPING,
HELPING HANDS, SINGING PRAISE, SHARING CARES, PRAYING PRAYERS)
27. He Came
Listen...
He came
On earth to dwell.
His name,
Emanuel.
Noble king of heaven, humbly born.
Out of love for all, he came.
No one knew
How God could be a man.
Very few
Understood his holy plan.
Mighty kings don't wear crowns of thorn,
Yet he wore one, just the same.
Little One,
Sent as ransom for our sin.
Precious Son,
With this ransom we have been
Reconciled to God by his own child.
Out of love for all, he came.
28. He's Been There
Listen...
(for congregation, sing one verse each service)
He's been there, just for you.
He was the stranger set apart.
He knows that loneliness is very real;
He felt it in his heart.
All his friends, Father, too,
Left him alone to face the end.
Our Savior knows how loneliness can feel,
And he's a faithful friend.
Our Savior knows how loneliness can feel,
And he's a faithful friend.
He's been there, just for you.
He prayed the cup would pass them by.
Yet he submitted to the Father's will,
And never questioned why.
We must learn what he knew,
When we think prayers are answered wrong:
God never wants to do his children harm;
He wants to make them strong.
God never wants to do his children harm;
He wants to make them strong.
He's been there, just for you.
He was the truth among deceit.
He knows hypocrisy is all around;
The tares grow with the wheat.
Even those faithful few
Do not resist temptation's call.
Only in Jesus' saving truth is found
Forgiveness for us all.
Only in Jesus' saving truth is found
Forgiveness for us all.
He's been there, just for you.
He was the One men loved to hate.
He suffered more than we could ever know
Or ever tolerate.
Every hurt people do
Comes from the natural heart's despair.
Our Savior took it all so he could show
His love is really there.
Our Savior took it all so he could show
His love is really there.
He's been there, just for you.
He was the One who bore the blame.
The guilt of all mankind was poured on him
Till he was drenched with shame.
Guilty hearts need review
But when repentance is expressed,
Be glad that Jesus has absorbed your sin
And put your mind at rest.
Be glad that Jesus has absorbed your sin
And put your mind at rest.
He's been there, just for you.
He made the passage out of time,
Into a perfect, everlasting place
Prepared by God's design.
From the old, comes the new;
From death, eternal life will flow.
If it were something we should fear to face,
He would have told us so!
If it were something we should fear to face,
He would have told us so!
29. His Cross, My
Life Listen...
(Lenten hymn for congregation)
Wounds in the Savior's side, caused by my sin;
Suffered so I could hide safely within.
On yesterday's cross, death was the loss.
New life is mine today.
His scars, my pain;
His blood, my stain;
His death, my name;
Jesus Christ!
He stood where I should be: felon at large.
He paid my penalty; guilty as charged.
On yesterday's cross, guilt was the loss.
Freedom is mine today.
His crime, my shame;
His guilt, my blame;
His bonds, my chain;
Jesus Christ!
Jesus will always give courage to be
Stronger than threats that live all around me.
On yesterday's cross, fear was the loss.
All things are mine today.
His life, my gain;
His truth, my aim;
His cross, my claim!
Jesus Christ!
30. His Own Special
Way Listen...
God wants everyone to live in his home someday,
So he sent his son to save his own special way.
REFRAIN:
Alleluia, alleluia!
Blessed all are they
Who believe God saved us all
His own special way!
Jesus died because of us on his cross that day.
All our sins were hung on him, then were washed away.
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31. I Am the Way
Listen...
I am the only way,
The way God gave you.
There was a price to pay,
A price I gladly paid to bring you
Back to me,
I loved you so and gave
My life to show
I am the way.
There is no other way,
No way to save you,
And there is none today
Who gives all that I freely gave you;
Long ago.
I made your scarlet sins
As white as snow.
I am the way.
I am the truth; I am the life;
I am the God who gives your blinded spirit sight.
Come, and I'll show the way,
The way I gave you.
There is no price to pay,
No one to say what you must do;
It's all been done.
Eternal life is won
For you because
I am the way.
I am the way.
32. I Believe and
Obey Listen...
Jesus took away my sin;
Promised I would rise again.
With the faith that I receive,
Jesus, I believe.
Jesus, I will trust in you.
Help me do what I must do.
With the strength you give each day,
Jesus, I obey.
33. A Short
Story to Tell Listen...
Do you want to hear a story?
Well, have I got one for you!
It's the greatest little story,
With a happy ending, too.
All your sins have been forgiven.
Jesus did it just for you,
So that you could go to heaven.
That's the story, and it's true!
34. I Will Serve
the Lord Listen...
To preach the gospel,
God's everlasting grace,
Assure his people
Their sins have been erased,
The Holy Spirit
Calls faithful men to serve.
A faithful heart has answered,
"I will serve the Lord."
Give hope and comfort,
Through Word and Sacrament,
Be to his people,
God's teaching instrument.
This congregation
Has called in Jesus' name.
A willing heart has answered,
"I will serve the Lord."
Father, thank you for this servant
Who is called to be our guide.
Keep him true to your will,
True until
You call him to your side.
Until earth's ending,
Whenever Christ commands,
"My sheep need tending
By conscientious hands.
Go feed my sheep;
Care for my little lambs",
May loving hearts still answer,
"I will serve the Lord.
I will serve the Lord!"
35. Jesus,
I Want to Follow You Listen...
Jesus, I want to follow you,
Walk in your righteous way,
But I am weak and sinful, too.
Please help me to obey.
Savior, you know my sinful heart,
Those secret thoughts inside.
Keep them from growing at the start;
Give them no place to hide.
May every single word I speak
Never offend or shame,
But be a comfort to the weak,
And glorify your name.
Help me to do the things I should,
Be as I ought to be;
Giving to others only good,
As you have given me.
(repeat first verse)
36. Joy in the Lord
Listen...
What've I got I love a lot?
Joy in the Lord!
Keeps me strong when I am not?
Joy in the Lord!
It is Jesus in my days,
Helping me to walk on waves.
What've I got I love a lot?
Joy in the Lord!
What've I got I need a lot?
Joy in the Lord!
Keeps me calm when I am not?
Joy in the Lord!
It is Jesus in my days,
Makin' peace instead of waves.
What've I got I need a lot?
Joy in the Lord!
What've I got that I can share?
Joy in the Lord!
Lets the world sees God is there?
Joy in the Lord!
May all things I do today,
Show I go the Savior's way.
What've I got that I can share?
Joy in the Lord!
37. Make a Joyful
Noise Listen...
REFRAIN:
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord.
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord.
I sing this song to you,
The best that I can do.
It's not the sound that angels make,
But for our dear Lord Jesus' sake,
You granted me the right to take
A joyful noise to you.
REFRAIN:
The Sacrifice of love,
Is what I'm singing of.
For when your son, the Savior came,
He took away my sin and shame.
He said I am free to call your name.
The Sacrifice of love.
REFRAIN:
The words he spoke are true,
For when I come to you,
The righteousness that you will see,
Is what your son has given me,
So I can come with certainty
And Sing joyful songs to you.
To you.
To you.
38. Like
a Tree by the River Listen...
Like a tree by the river,
Spreading out in the ground,
To drink from the water
Where its life-source is found,
Bearing fruit in due season,
Wearing leaves that won't fade,
Providing the traveler with rest in the shade.
My Lord is the river,
And I am the tree.
My Lord is the Giver,
Pouring life into me.
And the fruit that will flourish
Is to all those I meet,
Like a tree by the river,
With fruit good and sweet.
And for all my lifetime, that is how it should be:
Like a tree by the river, my Jesus and me.
39. Search the
Scripture Listen...
Do you want to learn his way?
Search the Scripture every day.
In the Bible God will show
All you need to know.
Learn his way,
Every day.
Do you want to learn his truth?
Search the Scripture from your youth.
In the Bible God will show
All you need to know.
Learn his truth,
From your youth.
Do you want to learn his care?
Search the Scripture; it is there,
In the Bible God will show
All you need to know.
Learn his care;
It is there.
Do you want to learn his son?
Search the Scripture everyone.
In the Bible God will show
All you need to know.
Learn his son,
Every one.
40. Mary and Martha
Listen...
REFRAIN:
Martha, Martha,
Rushing around,
Why don't you stop?
Take the time to sit down?
There is one thing more important to do:
Come hear the words that our
Lord Jesus has for you!
In a little village far away,
Jesus came to visit friends one day,
Mary and Martha, by name.
They were sisters who loved Jesus so,
And each chose a different way to show
Their happiness that they came.
Mary sat at the Savior's side,
Listening to him with her heart open wide.
Martha busied herself, instead.
Didn't take time to hear what he said.
REFRAIN:
"Lord and Master, why does Mary sit?
Tell her she should come and help a bit.
Why must I serve all alone?
Look at all the work there is to do;
Preparations to be done for you.
Will you please make my needs known?"
"Martha, with all your worrying,
You have neglected the most needful thing.
Mary's chosen the better part;
Now is the time to prepare your heart."
REFRAIN:
41. The
Scripture Is Fulfilled Listen...
The Scripture is fulfilled;
The final battle won!
The deed was done by God's own son;
The Scripture is fulfilled!
The Scripture is fulfilled;
The king became the slave.
His action gave our sin its grave;
The Scripture is fulfilled!
The Scripture is fulfilled;
And hope has now become
The living sum of Christendom!
The Scripture is fulfilled!
42. The
Manger Holds the LambListen...
Behold the humble manger, where the baby rests his head.
It will soon become the altar, where his gentle heart is bled.
For the manger holds the lamb, on whose heart our sins are laid.
And the lamb becomes the sacrifice for the sheep who all have strayed.
Though the baby now is sleeping in the comfort of his bed,
Soon his eyelids will be closing on the cross of death, instead.
For the manger holds the lamb, on whose heart our sins are laid.
And the lamb becomes the sacrifice for the sheep who all have strayed.
Do not weep and do not mourn the loss of your sins that caused him
pain,
For beyond the manger and the cross, he has risen up to reign!
Greater truth was never told, nor achievement ever won;
Greater love was never shown to us than this deed that God has
done!
43. Mary's Song
Listen...
My soul praise the Lord, and my spirit rejoice in God my
Savior!
For he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant.
From now on, all generations will call me blessed,
For the Mighty One has done great things for me;
Holy is his name!
His mercy extends to those who fear him in every generation.
He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;
Scattered those with prideful thought.
He has filled the hungry with good things,
And has sent the rich away empty.
He has helped his servant Israel;
So he shall forever!
My soul praise the Lord, and my spirit rejoice in God my Savior!
For he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant.
From now on, all generations will call me blessed,
For the Mighty One has done great things for me;
Holy is his name!
For the Mighty One has done great things for me;
Holy is his name!
44. Mission Medley Listen...
From Greenland's icy mountains,
From India's coral strands,
Go tell it on the mountains,
That Jesus Christ is Lord!
REFRAIN:
Go tell it on the mountains, over the hills and everywhere!
Go tell it on the mountains that Jesus Christ is Lord!
If you cannot speak like angels,
If you cannot preach like Paul,
You can tell the love of Jesus,
You can say he died for all.
REFRAIN:
I am trusting you, Lord Jesus,
Trusting only you.
Trusting you for full salvation,
Free and true.
REFRAIN:
Jesus loves me , this I know,
For the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to him belong;
They are weak,
They are weak but he is strong.
REFRAIN:
Lift we then our voices,
Swell the mighty flood.
Louder, still and louder,
Praise the precious blood, and
REFRAIN:
45. Miracles!
Listen...
He could do anything,
Impossible things
That were never done before.
He could cure a disease
As quick as you please,
And still the ocean's roar.
At a wedding one time,
Turned water to wine
Before astonished eyes.
He could do anything,
Impossible things,
And his name is Jesus Christ.
His name is Jesus Christ!
Miracles
Were done by him so all could see
His command
Had absolute authority!
With a word he could level
A legion of devils
And cast them in the lake.
With a basket of food,
Fed a multitude
With enough for coffee break.
He could walk on the waves,
And open the graves
To make the dead arise.
He could do anything,
impossible things,
And his name is Jesus Christ.
His name is Jesus Christ!
Miracles
Were done by him so people knew
He could do
Exactly what he promised to!
Let it never be said
That the wonders he did
Are no longer done today.
There's unlimited length
In omnipotent strength,
And it never goes away!
The salvation he gives,
As sure as he lives,
Is not a thing of the past.
But it offers to you,
Like all miracles do,
A power that will last!
46. One in the Lord
Listen...
We are one in the Lord,
We are one in his Word.
By grace,
Through faith in his son,
We're united as one
In the Lord.
We have come today
In one hope, to pray.
It will be
As one family;
Each a daughter and son
In the Lord.
Many parts make the whole;
Many hearts, with one goal.
We are led
By Christ, the Head,
As the body of one
In the Lord.
May our wills work as one,
That God's will may be done.
Let us share
Every joy, every care
With love for each one
In the Lord.
Oh, sing and rejoice,
Giving thanks as one voice,
Till it rings in the heaven's above!
God's love
Makes us one in the Lord!
God's son makes us one in the Lord!
47. Out
of Darkness, Into Light Listen...
In the beginning was the Word,
And the Word was God.
In him was life, and that life,
The light of men.
To bring us back again,
God caused his light to shine!
He has brought us out of the darkness,
To behold his marvelous light.
And he keeps us there
With faithful care,
Like a shining, armored knight.
We are not afraid of death's danger,
Or what Satan's world might say;
We have Jesus Christ,
Who paid the price,
To defend and lead the way.
It's the Word alone that saves us;
It's the light that none can dim,
Burning brilliantly
For all to see
By grace, through faith in him.
May the purity of the gospel
Always be our cornerstone;
His truth remain
Untouched, unchanged,
To bring us safely home!
Bring us safely home!
48. One
Life Touches Another Listen...
One life touches another;
One life causes a change.
Who are we to say
What mysterious way
God will choose to arrange?
One life touches another;
What great things it can do!
Someone learns about Jesus;
They have seen him in you!
Your life touches your brother;
He is somebody who
Jesus called to be
His eternally,
Just as Jesus called you.
Your life touches your brother;
Help him learn and grow.
Jesus died to redeem him;
Jesus wants him to know.
No one job is greater,
No one effort too small.
No one is a spectator;
God directs us all!
Share your Savior with others,
Turning foe into friend,
Though you may not see
When that faith will be
Worked in hearts of men,
Share your Savior with others;
Put God's love on show!
One life touches another,
More than you'll ever know!
One life touches another,
More than you'll ever know!
49.One Life Touches Another with Jesus Loves Me Listen...
(Congregation and children alternate verses of the previous song
and Jesus Loves Me)
50. Love
Is Patient, Love Is Kind Listen...
We are here to witness a beginning,
A marriage bless by God above.
For the home established in our Savior's love,
Is a home blessed in Christian love.
Love is patient, love is kind.
It does not envy, it does not boast.
No pride or anger in God's design;
Love is patient, love is kind.
Love is not rude or self-seeking;
Love keeps no record of wrong.
Love does not delight in evil;
Love lasts a whole life long.
Love is trusting; love protects.
And always hoping, it perseveres.
It is the mirror of Christ divine.
Love is Patient, love is kind.
51. Hosanna!
Listen...
Hosanna! God on High,
Hosanna! Riding by.
Oh, Lord, save us!
Oh, Lord, save us now!
Hosanna! For this aid,
Hosanna! Palms are laid.
Oh, Lord, save us!
Oh, Lord, save us now!
Hosanna! Jesus Christ,
Hosanna! Be the price.
Oh, Lord, save us!
Oh, Lord, save us now!
Hosanna! Welcome in!
Hosanna! Banish sin!
Oh, Lord, save us!
Oh, Lord, save us now!
52. A Prayer
to My Friend Listen...
Oh, Lord, I had a rough day;
It didn't go my way.
I'm gonna stop and sit,
And talk to you a bit.
So glad you taught me to pray.
Nice to have somebody who
I can tell my troubles to.
I am weak but you are strong;
Give me your word to depend on!
Until we visit again,
Dear Jesus, thank you. Amen.
(Repeat above section with the following partner song:)
What a friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear.
What a privilege to carry,
Everything to God in prayer.
Oh, what peace we often forfiet,
Oh, what needless pain we bear.
All because we don't not carry
Everything to God in prayer.
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