Too wise to be mistaken, Too good to be unkind.

C.M.

God shall alone the refuge be

By Samuel Medley

The Wisdom and Goodness of God. Exod. 34. 6

1    God shall alone the refuge be,

And comfort of my mind;

Too wise to be mistaken, He,

Too good to be unkind.

2    In all his holy, sovereign will,

He is, I daily find,

Too wise to be mistaken, still

Too good to be unkind.

3    [When I the tempter’s rage endure,

’Tis God supports my mind;

Too wise to be mistaken, sure,

Too good to be unkind.]

4    [When sore afflictions on me lie,

He is (though I am blind)

Too wise to be mistaken, yea,

Too good to be unkind.]

5    What though I can’t his goings see,

Nor all his footsteps find?

Too wise to be mistaken, He,

Too good to be unkind.

6    Hereafter he will make me know,

And I shall surely find,

He was too wise to err, and O,

Too good to be unkind.

Hymn and Prayer for Times of Trial and Thorns:

 Heavenly father! To Whose eye  By Joshua Condor 

Heavenly father! To Whose eye

Future things unfolded lie;

Through the desert where I stray,

Let Thy counsels guide my way.

Lead me not, for flesh is frail,

Where the fiercest trials assail;

Leave me not, in darkened hour,

To withstand the tempter's power.

Lord, uphold me day by day;

Shed a light upon my way;

Guide me through perplexing snares;

Care for me in all my cares.

 
Should Thy wisdom, Lord, decree

Trials long and sharp for me,

Pain or sorrow, care or shame,

Father, glorify Thy name.

Let me neither faint nor fear,

Knowing still that Thou art near;

In the course my Saviour trod,

Travelling home to Thee, my God!

Where are you going in 2012?

He cares for the birds of the air, how much more does He care for us. In Him there is a hope that never dies.

What grace is mine that He who dwells in endless light 

Words: Kristyn Getty
Traditional Melody arranged Rob Mathes

What grace is mine that He who dwells in endless light
Called through the night to find my distant soul
And from his scars poured mercy that would plead for me
That I might live and in his name be known

So I will go wherever He is calling me
I lose my life to find my life in Him
I give my all to gain the hope that never dies
I bow my heart, take up my cross and follow Him

What grace is mine to know His breath alive in me
Beneath his wings my wakened soul may soar
All fear can flee for death's dark night is overcome
My Saviour lives and reigns forevermore

So I will go wherever He is calling me … 

Speak, o Lord by Keith Getty

Speak, O Lord, as we come to You
To receive the food of Your Holy Word.
Take Your truth, plant it deep in us;
Shape and fashion us in Your likeness,
That the light of Christ might be seen today
In our acts of love and our deeds of faith.
Speak, O Lord, and fulfill in us
All Your purposes for Your glory.

Teach us, Lord, full obedience,
Holy reverence, true humility;
Test our thoughts and our attitudes
In the radiance of Your purity.
Cause our faith to rise; cause our eyes to see
Your majestic love and authority.
Words of pow'r that can never fail—
Let their truth prevail over unbelief.

Speak, O Lord, and renew our minds;
Help us grasp the heights of Your plans for us—
Truths unchanged from the dawn of time
That will echo down through eternity.
And by grace we'll stand on Your promises,
And by faith we'll walk as You walk with us.
Speak, O Lord, till Your church is built
And the earth is filled with Your glory.

O God beyond all praising

O God beyond all praising,
we worship you today
and sing the love amazing
that songs cannot repay;
for we can only wonder
at every gift you send,
at blessings without number
and mercies without end:
we lift our hearts before you
and wait upon your word,
we honor and adore you,
our great and mighty Lord.

Then hear, O gracious Savior,
accept the love we bring,
that we who know your favor
may serve you as our king;
and whether our tomorrows
be filled with good or ill,
we'II triumph through our sorrows
and rise to bless you still:
to marvel at your beauty
and glory in your ways,
and make a joyful duty
our sacrifice of praise.

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Words: Michael Perry (1942-1996)

My hope is built on nothing less

Who is He?

This recording of the lovely hymn brings back memories of being a MK in Hammansraal, South Africa. My mother did a wonderful Bible club each week for the local kids and we went there by ambulance. (being at Jubilee Mission Hospital.) We had this Elaine and Derick record as little girls and I still have it today. It was the hymn itself though that brought me here, what beautiful words they are!

Lyrics taken from http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/h/whoishe.htm

1. Who is he in yonder stall 
 at whose feet the shepherds fall?
Refrain:
 'Tis the Lord, O wondrous story! 
 'Tis the Lord, the King of glory; 
 at his feet we humbly fall, 
 crown him, crown him Lord of all!

2. Lo, at midnight who is he 
 prays in dark Gethsemane?
 (Refrain)

3. Who is he in Calvary's throes 
 asks for blessings on his foes?
 (Refrain)

4. Who is he who from the grave 
 comes to heal and help and save?
 (Refrain)

5. Who is he that from yon throne 
 rules the world of light alone?
 (Refrain)

Alternative verses: from Christain Hymns

1. verese 1 above. 

2. Who is he in deep distress fasting in the wilderness?

3. Who is He to whom they bring all sick and sorrowing?

4. Who is he who stands and weeps at the grave where Lazarus sleeps?

5. Lo at midnight, who is he prays at dark Gethsemane?

6  Who is he on yonder tree, dies in grief and agaony?

7. Who is He who from the grave comes to rescue, help and save?

8. verse 5 above 

Jesus I am resting, resting

Here is a tune I don't know but isn't the photography excellent!

Jesus, I am resting, resting,
In the joy of what Thou art;
I am finding out the greatness
Of Thy loving heart.
Thou hast bid me gaze upon Thee,
And Thy beauty fills my soul,
For by Thy transforming power,
Thou hast made me whole.

Refrain

Jesus, I am resting, resting,
In the joy of what Thou art;
I am finding out the greatness
Of Thy loving heart.

O, how great Thy loving kindness,
Vaster, broader than the sea!
O, how marvelous Thy goodness,
Lavished all on me!
Yes, I rest in Thee, Belovèd,
Know what wealth of grace is Thine,
Know Thy certainty of promise,
And have made it mine.

Refrain

Simply trusting Thee, Lord Jesus,
I behold Thee as Thou art,
And Thy love, so pure, so changeless,
Satisfies my heart;
Satisfies its deepest longings,
Meets, supplies its every need,
Compasseth me round with blessings:
Thine is love indeed!

Refrain

Ever lift Thy face upon me
As I work and wait for Thee;
Resting ’neath Thy smile, Lord Jesus,
Earth’s dark shadows flee.
Brightness of my Father’s glory,
Sunshine of my Father’s face,
Keep me ever trusting, resting,
Fill me with Thy grace.

Refrain

At calvary

1. Years I spent in vanity and pride,
   Caring not my Lord was crucified,
   Knowing not it was for me He died
     On Calvary.
• Mercy there was great, and grace was free;
  Pardon there was multiplied to me;
  There my burdened soul found liberty,
      At Calvary.
2. By God's Word at last my sin I learned;
   Then I trembled at the law I'd spurned,
   Till my guilty soul imploring turned
     To Calvary.
3. Now I've giv'n to Jesus everything,
   Now I gladly own Him as my King,
   Now my raptured soul can only sing
     Of Calvary.
4. Oh, the love that drew salvation's plan!
   Oh, the grace that brought it down to man!
   Oh, the mighty gulf that God did span
     At Calvary!

Source: http://www.hymnal.net/hymn.php/h/342#ixzz1XMjMKYQV

In Christ Alone

In Christ Alone lyrics

Stuart Townend, Keith Getty

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Thanks to Martin Lamb for requesting these lyrics.

Lyrics:

In Christ alone my hope is found, He is my light, my strength, my song; this Cornerstone, this solid Ground, firm through the fiercest drought and storm. What heights of love, what depths of peace, when fears are stilled, when strivings cease! My Comforter, my All in All, here in the love of Christ I stand. In Christ alone! who took on flesh Fulness of God in helpless babe! This gift of love and righteousness Scorned by the ones he came to save: Till on that cross as Jesus died, The wrath of God was satisfied - For every sin on Him was laid; Here in the death of Christ I live. There in the ground His body lay Light of the world by darkness slain: Then bursting forth in glorious Day Up from the grave he rose again! And as He stands in victory Sin's curse has lost its grip on me, For I am His and He is mine - Bought with the precious blood of Christ. No guilt in life, no fear in death, This is the power of Christ in me; From life's first cry to final breath. Jesus commands my destiny. No power of hell, no scheme of man, Can ever pluck me from His hand; Till He returns or calls me home, Here in the power of Christ I'll stand.

Link to 'In Christ Alone'

Lyrics taken from http://www.ap0s7le.com/list/song/1181/Stuart_Townend,_Keith_Getty/In_Christ_Alone/

How deep the Father's Love for us.

How Deep The Father's Love For Us lyrics http://www.ap0s7le.com/list/song/28/Stuart_Townend/How_Deep_The_Father%27s_Love_For_Us/

Stuart Townend

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Added by Staff

Lyrics:

How deep the Father's love for us, How vast beyond all measure That He should give His only Son To make a wretch His treasure How great the pain of searing loss, The Father turns His face away As wounds which mar the chosen One, Bring many sons to glory Behold the Man upon a cross, My sin upon His shoulders Ashamed I hear my mocking voice, Call out among the scoffers It was my sin that left Him there Until it was accomplished His dying breath has brought me life I know that it is finished I will not boast in anything No gifts, no power, no wisdom But I will boast in Jesus Christ His death and resurrection Why should I gain from His reward? I cannot give an answer But this I know with all my heart His wounds have paid my ransom (REPEAT)

It is well with my Soul by Horatio G. Spafford

Here is the story behind this hymn: 

http://www.hymns.net/stories/spafford.htm

1.  When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
   When sorrows like sea billows roll;
   Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,
   It is well, it is well, with my soul.
   • Refrain:
     It is well, with my soul,
     It is well, it is well, with my soul.
2. Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
   Let this blest assurance control,
   That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
   And hath shed His own blood for my soul.
3. My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!
   My sin, not in part but the whole,
   Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,
   Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!
4. For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live:
   If Jordan above me shall roll,
   No pang shall be mine, for in death as in life
   Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul.
5. But, Lord, ’tis for Thee, for Thy coming we wait,
   The sky, not the grave, is our goal;
   Oh, trump of the angel! Oh, voice of the Lord!
   Blessed hope, blessed rest of my soul!
6. And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,
   The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
   The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
   Even so, it is well with my soul.

Make me a captive, Lord by George Matheson 1842- 1906

Here is some of the background to the author http://lu.softxs.ch/mackay/Couples7/C201237.html

Here is a lovely tune for this hymn 

1. Make me a captive, Lord, 
 and then I shall be free. 
 Force me to render up my sword, 
 and I shall conqueror be. 
 I sink in life's alarms 
 when by myself I stand; 
 imprison me within thine arms, 
 and strong shall be my hand. 

2. My heart is weak and poor 
 until it master find; 
 it has no spring of action sure, 
 it varies with the wind. 
 It cannot freely move 
 till thou hast wrought its chain; 
 enslave it with thy matchless love, 
 and deathless it shall reign. 

3. My power is faint and low 
 till I have learned to serve; 
 it lacks the needed fire to glow, 
 it lacks the breeze to nerve. 
 It cannot drive the world 
 until itself be driven; 
 its flag can only be unfurled 
 when thou shalt breathe from heaven. 

4. My will is not my own 
 till thou hast made it thine; 
 if it would reach a monarch's throne, 
 it must its crown resign. 
 It only stands unbent 
 amid the clashing strife, 
 when on thy bosom it has leant, 
 and found in thee its life. 

Words from 

http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh421.sht 

Come and see...

Oh Love that will not let me go, by George Matheson 1842-1906

O Love that will not let me go,
I rest my weary soul in thee;
I give thee back the life I owe,
That in thine ocean depths its flow
May richer, fuller be.

O light that followest all my way,
I yield my flickering torch to thee;
My heart restores its borrowed ray,
That in thy sunshine’s blaze its day
May brighter, fairer be.

O Joy that seekest me through pain,
I cannot close my heart to thee;
I trace the rainbow through the rain,
And feel the promise is not vain,
That morn shall tearless be.

O Cross that liftest up my head,
I dare not ask to fly from thee;
I lay in dust life’s glory dead,
And from the ground there blossoms red
Life that shall endless be.

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/tabs/t/townend_stuart/the_lords_my_shepherd_crd.htm

Oh, to see the dawn

In Christ Alone

Happy Easter

Happy Easter, may God bless and keep you and make His face to shine on you and give you His strength both now and evermore!


What grace is mine!

I Cannot Tell

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I cannot tell why He whom angels worship
Should set His love upon the sons of men
Or why, as shepherd, He should seek the
wanderers
To bring them back, they know not how
or when
But this I know, that He was born of Mary
When Bethlehem's manger was His only
home
And that He lived at Nazareth and
laboured
And so the Saviour, Saviour of the world
is come.

I cannot tell how silently He suffered
As with His peace He graced this place
of tears
Or how His heart upon the cross was
broken
The crown of pain to three and thirty
years
But this I know, He heals the
broken-hearted
And stays our sin and calms our lurking
fear
And lifts the burden from the heavy
laden
For yet the Saviour, Saviour of the world
is here.

I cannot tell how all the lands shall
worship
When at His bidding every storm is stilled
Or who can say how great the jubilation
When all the hearts of men with love
are filled
But this I know, the skies will thrill with
rapture
And myriad, myriad human voices sing
And earth to heaven, and heaven to
earth will answer
At last the Saviour, Saviour of the world
is King!

New Hymns

We have been learning two new hymns recently. They are both found in Stuart Townends newer Hymn Maker CD. Neither are easy to learn but both are worth the effort to learn them, as the words and music are beautiful.

(1) There is a Hope:



For lyrics and music see http://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtdVPE.asp?ppn=MN0067540

For video see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyMWBx6vvJo


(2) The second one is a puritan prayer which has been put to music: "Blessed Spirit of the King". You just have to read these words of great depth! Who cannot be moved by such depth, and who can not be stuck by our frivolity in comparison to this puritan writer.

http://kingswayshop.com/Shop/Products/84141/Home/Sheet_Music/God_the_Father/Love_Faithfulness/Blessed_Spirit_Puritan_prayer_Pdf_sheet.aspx