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Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken

Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken
Words by Henry Lyte. Music by Bill Moore. ©2001 Bill Moore Music.

Jesus, I my cross have taken,
All to leave and follow Thee.
Destitute, despised, forsaken,
Thou from hence my all shall be.
Perish every fond ambition,
All I’ve sought or hoped or known.
Yet how rich is my condition!
God and heaven are still my own.

Let the world despise and leave me,
They have left my Savior, too.
Human hearts and looks deceive me;
Thou art not, like Man, untrue.
O while Thou dost smile upon me,
God of wisdom, love, and might,
Foes may hate and friends may shun me,
Show Thy face and all is bright.

Soul, then know thy full salvation
Rise o?er sin and fear and care
Joy to find in every station,
Something still to do or bear.
Think what Spirit dwells within thee!
Think what Father?s smiles are thine!
Think that Jesus died to win thee!
Child of heaven, lift up thine eyes

Haste thee on from grace to glory,
Armed by faith, and winged by prayer.
Heaven’s eternal days before thee,
God’s own hand shall guide thee there.
Soon shall close thy earthly mission,
Soon shall pass thy pilgrim days,
Hope shall change to glad fruition,
Faith to sight, and prayer to praise.

Jesus, I Lift My Eyes

Jesus, I Lift My Eyes
Words: Anne Steele (1778), altered by Jars of Clay. Music: Jars of Clay, 2005. ©2005 Bridge Building (BMI) / Pogostick Music (BMI).

When sins and fears prevailing rise
And fainting hope almost expires
Jesus to Thee I lift my eyes
To Thee I breathe my soul’s desires

Are You not mine, my living Lord
And can my hope, my comfort die
Fixed on the everlasting Word
That Word which built the earth and sky

CHORUS:
Jesus, I lift my eyes
To Thee I breathe my soul’s desires
Jesus, I lift my eyes
To Thee I lift my eyes

If my immortal Savior lives,
Then my immortal life is sure;
His Word a firm foundation gives,
Here may I build and rest secure.

Here let my faith unshaken dwell,
Immovable His promise stands,
Not all the powers of earth or hell,
Can e’re dissolve the sacred bands,
(Chorus)

BRIDGE:
Here oh my soul
Thy trust repose:
If Jesus is forever mine
Not death itself, that last of foes,
Can break a union so divine

I Will Glory In My Redeemer

I Will Glory In My Redeemer
Words & Music: Steve Cook & Vicki Cook. ©2001 Sovereign Grace Worship CCLI #3337435

I will glory in my Redeemer
Whose priceless blood has ransomed me
Mine was the sin that drove the bitter nails
And hung Him on that judgment tree
I will glory in my Redeemer
Who crushed the power of sin and death
My only Savior before the Holy Judge
The Lamb Who is my righteousness
The Lamb Who is my righteousness

I will glory in my Redeemer
My life He bought, my love He owns
I have no longings for another
I’m satisfied in Him alone
I will glory in my Redeemer
His faithfulness my standing place
Though foes are mighty and rush upon me
My feet are firm, held by His grace
My feet are firm, held by His grace

I will glory in my Redeemer
Who carries me on eagle’s wings
He crowns my life with lovingkindness
His triumph song I’ll ever sing
I will glory in my Redeemer
Who waits for me at gates of gold
And when He calls me it will be paradise
His face forever to behold

Indescribable

Indescribable
©2004 worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing). Words & Music: Laura Story. CCLI Song #4403076

From the highest of heights to the depths of the sea
Creation’s revealing Your majesty
From the colors of Fall to the fragrance of Spring
Every creature unique in the song that it sings
All exclaiming

CHORUS:
Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky
And You know them by name
You are amazing, God.
All powerful, untameable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees
As we humbly proclaim
You are amazing, God.

Who has told every lightning bolt where it should go?
Or seen heavenly storehouses laden with snow?
Who imagined the sun and gives source to its light?
Yet conceals it to bring us the coolness of night?
None can fathom,
(Repeat Chorus)

ENDING CHORUS:
Incomparable, unchangeable,
You see the depths of my heart
And you love me the same
You are amazing, God.

Scripture References:
Ps 8:9; Jn 1:1-5; Ps 19:1; Job 38:16; Job 12:7-9; Ps 147:4; Is 40:25-26; Deut 10:17; Job 38:35; Job 38:22; Ps 19:4-6; Job 38:19; Ps 147:5; 1 Sam 16:7; Rom 5:8

In Christ Alone

©2001 Thankyou Music. Words & Music: Stuart Townsend & Keith Getty

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,
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
‘Til on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For ev’ry 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 pow’r of Christ in me
From life’s first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No pow’r of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
‘Til He returns or calls me home
Here in the pow’r of Christ I’ll stand

Scripture:
Phil 3:7-11

How Deep The Father’s Love For Us

How Deep the Father’s Love For Us
©1995 Kingsway’s Thankyou Music. Words and Music by Stuart Townend

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 the cross,
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice
Call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that held 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
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.

Forever

Forever
Words & Music: Chris Tomlin. ©2001 worshiptogether.com songs. CCLI #3148428

Give thanks to the Lord, our God and King
His love endures forever
For He is good, He is above all things
His love endures forever
Sing praise, sing praise

With a mighty hand and an outstretched arm
His love endures forever
For the life that’s been reborn
His love endures forever
Sing praise, sing praise

CHORUS:
Forever God is faithful
Forever God is strong
Forever God is with us
Forever

From the rising to the setting sun
His love endures forever
By the grace of God we will carry on
His love endures forever
Sing praise, sing praise

Come, Ye Sinners

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Come Ye Sinners
Words: Joseph Hart, 1759. Music: Cameron Gray, 2005
©2005 Rough Harbor Music.

Come, ye sinners, poor and wretched,
Weak and wounded, sick and sore;
Jesus, ready, stands to save you,
Full of pity joined with power.
He is able, He is able;
He is willing; doubt no more.

Come ye needy, come, and welcome,
God’s free bounty glorify;
True belief and true repentance,
Every grace that brings you nigh.
Without money, without money
Come to Jesus Christ and buy.

Come, ye weary, heavy laden,
Bruised and broken by the fall;
If you tarry ’til you’re better,
You will never come at all.
Not the righteous, not the righteous;
Sinners Jesus came to call.

Let not conscience make you linger,
Nor of fitness fondly dream;
All the fitness He requireth
Is to feel your need of Him.
This He gives you, this He gives you,
‘Tis the Spirit’s rising beam.

Lo! The Incarnate God, ascended;
Pleads the merit of His blood.
Venture on Him; venture wholly,
Let no other trust intrude.
None but Jesus, none but Jesus
Can do helpless sinners good.

Come, ye sinners, poor and wretched,
Weak and wounded sick and sore.

Scripture References
Rom 5:8; Matt 28:18; Matt 8:3; Jn 20:27; Eph 2:8; Mk 1:15; Jn 1:16; Mk 2:17; Rom 3:10; Rom 8:34; Jn 14:6; Eph 2:1

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Words: Charles Wesley, 1744. Music: Sandra McCracken and Derek Webb.
©2000 Niphon Music (ASCAP) / Same Old Dress Music, Inc. (ASCAP). CCLI Song #4299967

Come Thou long-expected Jesus
Born to set Thy people free;
From our fears and sins release us,
Let us find our rest in Thee.

Israel’s strength and consolation,
Hope of all the saints Thou art;
Dear desire of every nation,
Joy of every longing heart.

CHORUS:
Come Thou long-awaited Emmanuel.

Born Thy people to deliver,
Born a child and yet a King,
Born to reign in us forever,
Now Thy gracious kingdom bring.
(Repeat Chorus)

By Thine own eternal Spirit
Rule in all our hearts alone;
By Thine all sufficient merit,
Raise us to Thy glorious throne.
(Repeat Chorus)

Scripture References:
2 Cor 4:14; Rev 3:21; Isa 61:1-2; Luke 4:18-19; Rom 6:22