The Mercy Seat Sessions Lyrics
Save Now
Words and Music by: Eric Himes
Matthew 21:6-11 / Zechariah 9:9-17 / Isaiah 9:6-7
VERSE 1:
Lord in Your entrance You are triumphant,
We lay our branches at Your feet.
Hailing Salvation, shouting “Hosanna”
Praise God in Heaven here comes our King!
CHORUS:
Save now, save now, Savior!
Save now, save now, Savior!
VERSE 2:
Some would see weakness, despair and sorrow,
But You see captives almost free.
You give two blessings for every trouble,
Ride on, ride on in Majesty!
CHORUS:
Save now, save now, Savior!
Save now, save now, Savior!
Save now, save now, Savior!
Save now, save now, Savior!
BRIDGE:
The government shall be on His shoulders,
Our Covenant has come.
The Son of Man brings peace to the nations,
Our promise sealed in blood.
CHORUS:
Save now, save now, Savior!
Save now, save now, Savior!
Save now, save now, Savior!
Save now, save now, Savior!
Save now, save now, Savior! (Hosanna in the highest!)
Save now, save now, Savior! (Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!)
Save now, save now, Savior! (Hosanna in the highest!)
Save now, save now, Savior! (Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!)
Jesus, I Come
Words by: William True Sleeper; Music by: Eric Himes SASB #300
Psalm 130 / 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 / Galatians 5:1
VERSE 1:
Out of my bondage, sorrow and night,
Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come;
Into Thy freedom, gladness and light,
Jesus, I come to Thee;
Out of my sickness into Thy health,
Out of my want and into Thy wealth,
Out of my sin and into Thyself,
Jesus, I come to Thee.
VERSE 2:
Out of my shameful failure and loss,
Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come;
Into the glorious gain of Thy cross,
Jesus, I come to Thee;
Out of earth's sorrows into Thy balm,
Out of life's storms and into Thy calm,
Out of distress to jubilant psalm,
Jesus, I come to Thee.
VERSE 3:
Out of unrest and arrogant pride,
Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come;
Into Thy blessed will to abide,
Jesus, I come to Thee;
Out of myself to dwell in Thy love,
Out of despair into raptures above,
Upward for aye on wings like a dove,
Jesus, I come to Thee.
VERSE 4:
Out of the fear and dread of the tomb,
Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come;
Into the joy and light of Thy home,
Jesus, I come to Thee;
Out of the depths of ruin untold,
Into the peace of Thy sheltering fold,
Ever Thy glorious face to behold,
Jesus, I come to Thee.
Words by: Helen H. Lemmel; Music by: Helen H. Lemmel and Jonathan Taube
Romans 8:31-39 / Romans 12:2 / Hebrews 12:1-3
VERSE 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!
CHORUS:
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.
VERSE 2:
Through death into life everlasting,
He passed, and we follow Him there;
Over us sin no more hath dominion
For more than conquerors we are!
CHORUS:
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.
VERSE 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!
CHORUS:
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.
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim…
Behold The Lamb
Words by: Richard Jukes; Music by: Nathan Himes SASB #107
Mark 15:22-39 / Romans 5:17-21 / Romans 8:1-11 / Ephesians 2:14-22 / Colossians 1:15-23
VERSE 1:
Behold! behold the Lamb of God on the cross, on the cross;
For us He sheds His precious blood on the cross.
O hear His all-important cry,
Why perish, blood-bought sinner, why?
Draw near and see your Savior die
On the cross, on the cross, on the cross, on the cross.
VERSE 2:
Behold His arms extended wide on the cross, on the cross;
Behold His bleeding hands and side on the cross.
The sun withholds His rays of light,
The heavens are clothed in shades of night,
While Jesus does with devils fight
On the cross, on the cross, on the cross, on the cross.
VERSE 3:
Come, sinners, see Him lifted up on the cross, on the cross;
He drinks for you the bitter cup on the cross.
The rocks do rend, the mountains quake,
While Jesus doth atonement make,
While Jesus suffers for our sake
On the cross, on the cross, on the cross, on the cross.
VERSE 4:
And now the mighty deed is done on the cross, on the cross;
The battle's fought, the victory's won on the cross.
To Heaven He turns His dying eyes;
'Tis finished! now the Conqueror cries;
Then bows His sacred head and dies
On the cross, on the cross,
On the cross, on the cross,
On the cross, on the cross, on the cross, on the cross.
Where'er I go I'll tell the story of the cross, of the cross;
In nothing else my soul shall glory save the cross.
Yes, this my constant theme shall be
Through time and in eternity,
That Jesus tasted death for me
On the cross, on the cross, on the cross, on the cross.
Grace
Written and Performed by: Nate Hood
Abide With Me
Words by: Henry Francis Lyte Adapted with Music and Chorus by:
Jonathan Taube SASB #670
Psalm 27 / John 15:1-11 / 1 Corinthians 15:54-58
VERSE 1:
Abide with me; fast falls the eventide;
The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide!
When other helpers fail, and comforts flee,
O Help of the Helpless, abide with me!
VERSE 2:
Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day;
Earth’s joys grow dim, its glories fade away;
Change and decay in all around I see;
O Thou who changest not, abide with me!
CHORUS:
For the darkness will never overcome
The one who calls on Your Name
By grace I am saved (by Your grace).
And though my fears are strong,
You’ve said the words I’ve longed to hear;
Your voice surrounds me
Abide with me.
VERSE 3:
I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless;
Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness.
“O death where is your victory? O death where is your sting?”
Death will have no victory if Thou abide with me.
CHORUS:
For the darkness will never overcome
The one who calls on Your Name
By grace I am saved (by Your grace).
And though my fears are strong,
You’ve said the words I’ve longed to hear;
Your voice surrounds me
Abide with me.
While there’s breath within me, abide with me…
While there’s breath within me, abide with me…
Abide with me…
Abide with me…
Christ Is All
Words and Music by: Herbert Booth, William A. Williams and Eric Himes SASB #489
Romans 3:21-26 / 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 / Philippians 3:7-14
VERSE 1:
I bring to Thee my heart to fill;
I feel how weak I am, but still
To Thee for help I call.
In joy or grief, to live or die,
For earth or Heaven, this is my cry,
Be Thou my all in all.
CHORUS:
Christ is all, yes, all in all. My Christ is all in all.
VERSE 2:
Around me in the world I see
No joy that turns my soul from Thee;
Its honors fade and fall;
But with Thee, though I mount the cross,
I count it gain to suffer loss,
For Thou art all in all.
CHORUS:
Christ is all, yes, all in all. My Christ is all in all.
VERSE 3:
I've little strength to call my own,
And what I've done, before Thy throne
I here confess, is small;
But on Thy strength. O God, I lean,
And through the blood that makes me clean,
Thou art my all in all.
CHORUS:
Christ is all, yes, all in all. My Christ is all in all.
BRIDGE:
My Christ, My Christ,
My Christ, My Christ,
Is all in all.
VERSE 4:
No tempest can my courage shake,
My love from Thee no pain can take,
No fear my heart appall;
And where I cannot see I'll trust,
For then I know Thou surely must
Be still my all in all.
CHORUS:
Christ is all, yes, all in all. My Christ is all in all.
BRIDGE:
My Christ, My Christ,
My Christ, My Christ,
Is all in all.
New Psalm
Words and Music by: Eric Himes (for Cathleen)
Psalm 139
VERSE 1:
If you could be anyone at all,
I hope you’d be yourself,
Cause you should be quite pleased
With who you are, I know, I AM.
You’re not the sun or the ocean,
You’re not the moon or the sky,
What you are is much better,
Than any world could describe.
VERSE 2:
And do not be afraid of anything,
I’ll give you strength, not fear,
But even though I knit
You delicate, I’m always near.
I will not ever forsake you,
And I hope that you don’t mind,
That I would take such an interest
In you, my unique design.
VERSE 3:
If you could see the sum of my thoughts,
There’s more than grains of sand,
The vastness of my love
Cuts through the dark, to hold your hand.
I love to search you and know you,
I understand anxious thoughts,
I AM, your loving Father,
You are a child of God.
REPRISE:
If you could be anyone at all,
I hope you’d be yourself,
Cause you should be quite pleased
With who you are, I know, I AM.
Wake Up, O Sleeper
Words by: Eric Himes; Music: Old Gaelic Melody
Ephesians 5:13-14 / Ezekiel 37:1-14 / Isaiah 6:1-8
VERSE 1:
Wake up, O sleeper
Claim resurrection,
Shake out the slumber
Stand up and sing!
Christ will shine on you
Golden reflections
Victr’y, He will prove;
Death has no sting
VERSE 2:
You saw a valley
Teeming with dry bones,
And made an Army
Stand to their feet.
Knit them together
Flesh on their marrow
Breathed out the Spirit
Made them complete.
VERSE 3:
You fill creation
With Your Glory,
And filled the Temple
With Your robe.
Shook its foundation
Host’s calling: “Holy”
Gave a commission
Asked who will go.
I Know My Sins Are Washed Away
Words and Music by: Eric Himes
Hebrews 2:5-18 / 1 John 4:7-21 / 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 / Mark 8:34-38
VERSE 1:
I know my sins are washed away,
Where once was death, now life remains,
Despite what other people say, I know…
My sickness, shame and guilt,
Are under blood He spilt,
For Jesus tasted death for me, I know…
VERSE 2:
I see His miracle of love,
It lives inside of us, of all,
Who lives in love, they live in God, I see…
That in Him we’re complete,
Before the judgment seat,
The power for us to overcome, I see…
VERSE 3:
I feel what minds cannot conceive,
What ears won’t hear or eyes believe,
The Sprit gives and I receive, I feel…
God’s wisdom that was hidden,
The Spirit’s freely given,
That I should have the mind of Christ, I feel...
VERSE 4:
I hear the very voice of God,
I hear Him say: “Pick up your cross.”
I hear Him calling: “Save the lost.” I hear…
Humanity is crying,
And helpless souls are dying,
Each one of them is one of us, I hear... I hear...
I Am Made In The Image Of God
Words and Music by: Eric Himes
Genesis 1:27 / 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 / Romans 5:1-2 / 1 Peter 1:3-5
VERSE 1:
I am made in the image of God,
To contain the Holy Spirit of God,
I’m receiving by faith the full measure of grace,
To live out the resurrection of God.
VERSE 2:
You are made in the image of God,
To contain the Holy Spirit of God,
You’re receiving by faith the full measure of grace,
To live out the resurrection of God.
VERSE 3:
We are made in the image of God,
To contain the Holy Spirit of God,
We’re receiving by faith the full measure of grace,
To live out the resurrection of God.
VERSE 4:
They are made in the image of God,
To contain the Holy Spirit of God,
They’re receiving by faith the full measure of grace,
To live out the resurrection of God.
Rescue The Perishing
Words by: Fanny Crosby; Music by: William Doane SASB #691
Matthew 25:31-46 / Matthew 28:16-20 / Colossians 1:9-14
VERSE 1:
Rescue the perishing, care for the dying,
Snatch them in pity from sin and the grave;
Weep o'er the erring one, lift up the fallen,
Tell them of Jesus, the mighty to save.
CHORUS:
Rescue the perishing, care for the dying,
Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.
Rescue the perishing, care for the dying,
Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.
VERSE 2:
Though they are slighting Him, still He is waiting,
Waiting the penitent child to receive;
Plead with them earnestly, plead with them gently,
He will forgive if they on Him believe.
CHORUS:
Rescue the perishing, care for the dying,
Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.
Rescue the perishing, care for the dying,
Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.
VERSE 3:
Down in the human heart, crushed by the Tempter,
Feelings lie buried that grace can restore;
Touched by a loving hand, wakened by kindness,
Chords that were broken will vibrate once more.
CHORUS:
Rescue the perishing, care for the dying,
Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.
Rescue the perishing, care for the dying,
Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.
VERSE 4:
Rescue the perishing, duty demands it;
Strength for thy labor the Lord will provide;
Back to the narrow way patiently win them;
Tell the poor wanderer a Savior has died.
CHORUS:
Rescue the perishing, care for the dying,
Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.
Rescue the perishing, care for the dying,
Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.
Rescue the perishing, care for the dying,
Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.
Words and Music by: Jonathan Taube Exodus 19:4-6 / Matthew 10:7-8 / Romans 1:20
VERSE 1:
Lord You are Holy; we now proclaim it,
Joined with the Heavens, we shout Your praise!
Through Your creation men see Your greatness,
Clearly You’ve shown them since ancient days.
VERSE 2:
We are Your people—called to be holy,
A royal priesthood, children of God.
You came from Heaven; fulfilled the Old Law,
Tore back the curtain, poured out Your blood.
CHORUS:
So come now—we long for Your glory,
As we pray Your Kingdom come!
So come now—and pour out Your Spirit
In our hearts Your will be done.
VERSE 3:
You share with all men calls for repentance,
To find their freedom and wear their crowns.
We are Your people, joined as one body
This is our message: that God is love!
CHORUS:
So come now—we long for Your glory,
As we pray Your Kingdom come!
So come now—and pour out Your Spirit
In our hearts Your will be done.
BRIDGE:
We are Your people, so we must pray for Your Kingdom,
Let it come Lord, let it come Lord, let it come!
We are Your people, so we must work for Your Kingdom,
In our hearts Lord, in our world Lord, let it come!
CHORUS:
So come now—we long for Your glory,
As we pray Your Kingdom come!
So come now—and pour out Your Spirit
In our hearts Your will be done.
BRIDGE:
We are Your people, so we must pray for Your Kingdom,
Let it come Lord, let it come Lord, let it come!
We are Your people, so we must work for Your Kingdom,
In our hearts Lord, in our world Lord, let it come!
TAG ENDING:
In our hearts Your will be done, In our world Your will be done,
In our hearts Your will be done,
In our world Your will be done.
Complete Christmas Musical Lyrics
Joy: To The World And In The Salvation Army
Words by Isaac Watts / Music by George Handel SASB #84
Words by William Pearson / Music by William Bradbury SASB #807
Medley arranged by Eric Himes
VERSE 1:
Joy to the world! The Lord is come;
Let earth receive her King.
Let every heart prepare Him room,
And heav'n and nature sing,
And heav'n and nature sing,
And heav'n and heav'n and nature (sing).
VERSE 2:
Joy! joy! joy! there is joy in The Salvation Army,
Joy! joy! joy! in the Army of the Lord.
Sing to God, sing to God, with loud joyful songs of praise;
Beat the drums, beat the drums, while salvation music plays.
Play the music, play, sing the happy song,
Loud hosannas shout with the happy throng,
To the happy land we'll march along,
And be joyful all the way.
VERSE 3:
Joy to the world! The Savior reigns;
Let men their songs employ.
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat the sounding (joy)
VERSE 4:
Joy! joy! joy! there is joy in The Salvation Army,
Joy! joy! joy! in the Army of the Lord.
We will sing, we will sing, till the world is full of joy;
We will shout (HALLELUJAH!), we will shout (PRAISE THE LORD!), till glad voices rend the sky.
With a thousand bands and a thousand drums
We will praise the Lord in bright, happy homes,
We will sing and shout till the Master comes,
We will ever praise the Lord.
VERSE 5:
He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders, wonders of His love.
OUTRO:
Joy to the world! Joy to the world! Joy to the world! The Lord is come!
Mid-Winter
Words by Christina Rossetti / Music by: Gustav Holst
VERSE 1:
In the bleak midwinter frosty wind made moan,
Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone;
Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow,
In the bleak midwinter, long ago.
VERSE 2:
Our God, heav’n can’t hold Him nor the earth sustain;
Heav’n and earth shall flee away when He comes to reign:
In the bleak midwinter a stable place sufficed
The Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ.
VERSE 3:
What can I give Him, poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd I would bring a Lamb;
If I were a Wise Man I would do my part;
Yet can I give Him? Give my heart.
It Came Upon The Midnight Clear
Words by Edmund Sears / Music by: Richard Willis
With additional Chorus by Eric Himes SASB #83
VERSE 1:
It came upon the midnight clear, that glorious song of old
From angels bending near the earth to touch their harps of gold:
"Peace on the earth, goodwill to men, from heav'n's all-gracious King."
The world in solemn stillness lay to hear the angels sing.
CHORUS:
Glory to God, Peace to all men,
Glory to God in the Highest
In the Highest!
VERSE 2:
Still through the cloven skies they come, with peaceful wings unfurled,
And still their heavenly music floats o'er all the weary world.
Above its sad and lowly plains, they bend on hovering wing;
And ever o'er its Babel sound the blessed angels sing.
VERSE 3:
For lo, the days are hastening on, by prophet seen of old,
When, with the ever-circling years, shall come the time foretold,
When the new heaven and earth shall own the Prince of Peace their King,
And the whole world send back the song which now the angels sing.
FINAL CHORUS:
Glory to God, Peace to all men,
Glory to God in the Highest
In the Highest!
Glory to God, Peace to all men,
Glory to God in the Highest
In the Highest! In the Highest! In the Highest!
O Holy Night
Words and Music by Adolphe Charles Adam, John S. Dwight and Placide Cappeau
VERSE 1:
O holy night! The stars are brightly shining;
It is the night of our dear Savior’s birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks, a new and glorious morn.
CHORUS 1:
Fall on your knees, Oh hear the angel voices!
O night, divine! O night when Christ was born!
VERSE 2:
Truly He taught us to love one another,
His law is love, and His gospel is peace.
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother,
And in His name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
Let all within us praise His holy name.
CHORUS 2:
Christ is the Lord! Oh, praise His name forever!
His pow’r and glory ever more proclaim!
Fall on your knees, Oh hear the angel voices!
O night, divine! O night when Christ was born!
O night, divine! O night O night, divine!
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Words and music by John Francis Wade SASB #85
VERSE 1:
O come, all ye faithful,
Joyful and triumphant,
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem
Come and behold him
Born the King of angels:
CHORUS:
O Come, let us adore Him;
O Come, let us adore Him;
O Come, let us adore Him;
Christ the Lord!
VERSE 2:
Sing, choirs of angels,
Sing in exultation,
Sing, all ye citizens of Heaven above;
Glory to God
In the highest:
VERSE 3:
Yea, Lord, we greet Thee,
Born this happy morning;
Jesus, to Thee be glory given;
Word of the Father,
Now in flesh appearing:
The Red Book Sessions Lyrics
Never Mind, Go On!
Words by Richard Slater / Music by Eric Himes SASB #805
VERSE 1:
In the fight, say, does your heart grow weary?
Do you find your path is rough and thorny,
And above the sky is dark and stormy?
Never mind, go on!
Lay aside all fear, and onward pressing,
Bravely fight and God will give His blessing;
Though the war at times may prove distressing,
Never mind, go on!
CHORUS:
When the road we tread is rough,
Let us bear in mind,
In our Savior strength enough
We may always find;
Though the fighting may be tough
Let our motto be:
Go on, go on to victory!
VERSE 2:
Faithful be, delaying not to follow
Where Christ leads, though it may be through sorrow;
If the strife should fiercer grow tomorrow,
Never mind, go on!
Cheerful be, it will your burdens lighten,
One glad heart will always others brighten;
Though the strife the coward's soul may frighten,
Never mind, go on!
VERSE 3:
When downhearted, look away to Jesus,
Who for you did shed His blood most precious;
Let us say, though all the world should hate us:
Never mind, go on!
Do your best in fighting for your Savior,
For His sake fear not to lose men's favor;
If beside you should a comrade waver,
Never mind, go on!
Soldier, Rouse Thee!
Words by George Scott Railton / Music by Eric Himes SASB #693
VERSE 1:
Soldier, rouse thee! War is raging,
God and fiends are battle waging;
Every ransomed power engaging,
Break the tempter's spell.
Dare ye still lie fondly dreaming,
Wrapped in ease and worldly scheming,
While the multitudes are streaming
Downwards into Hell?
CHORUS:
Through the world resounding,
Let the gospel sounding,
Summon all, at Jesus' call,
His glorious cross surrounding.
Sons of God, earth's trifles leaving,
Be not faithless but believing;
To your conquering captain cleaving,
Forward to the fight.
VERSE 2:
Lord, we come, and from Thee never
Self nor earth our hearts shall sever;
Thine entirely, Thine for ever,
We will fight and die.
To a world of rebels dying,
Heaven and Hell and God defying,
Everywhere we'll still be crying:
Will ye perish, why?
VERSE 3:
Hark! I hear the warriors shouting;
Now the hosts of Hell we're routing;
Courage! onward! never doubting
We shall win the day.
See the foe before us falling,
Sinners on the Savior calling,
Throwing off the bondage galling,
Join our glad array.
That You Love Me
Words and Music by Eric Himes
Ephesians 3:14-21
VERSE 1:
You show me Your love in all You have done,
Creating the deserts, the jungles, the seas,
The heavens, the mountains, the land and the oceans,
In awe of the notion You made them for me.
CHORUS:
How wide is Your love,
How long is Your love,
How high is Your love,
How deep is Your love,
That You love me.
VERSE 2:
As I cling to grace I grow in my faith,
You gave me Your Son so I give you my life,
Now I understand while holding Your hand,
That trusting Your plan is my sacrifice.
VERSE 3:
Lord, I am convinced that nothing exists,
To keep me away from Your unending love,
I offer You praise and glory each day,
Sing, “Holy You Reign Hallelujah.”
No More! No More!
Words by Albert Orsborn / Music by Wilfred Kitching SASB #724
Isaiah 43:25 / Micah 7:18-19 / Luke 19:37-40
VERSE 1:
Have we not known it, have we not heard it?
Power unto God belongs.
Yet do we daily find in His mercy
Themes for the sweetest songs;
Healing the wounded, raising the fallen,
Making the blind to see,
Saying to all who seek His face
These precious words of redeeming grace:
CHORUS:
No more! No more! He remembers sins no more,
They are pardoned for ever, and He will never
Bring them up against me any more.
I’ll hear no more
Of the evil days of yore;
I’m a pardoned offender,
And God will remember them no more.
VERSE 2:
Joy-bursts of singing gaily are springing
With every day that starts;
If we were silent then would the stones cry
Shame on our fainting hearts.
O banish the sadness, sing now for gladness
Glory in Christ, the Lord!
Who is a God like unto Thee,
One who can pardon iniquity?
VERSE 3:
Safe in the dark day; safe in the bright day;
Safe till my latest breath;
There is endurance in this assurance,
Stronger than fear of death.
When the accuser comes to the judgment,
Seeking my soul to claim,
I have a token in the blood.
I have the word of a pardoning God.
I Am Saved
Words by Annie Sherwood Hawks / Music by Gerardo Balmori and Eric Himes SASB #322
Titus 3:3-7
VERSE 1:
I am saved, I am saved,
Jesus bids me go free;
He has bought with a price
Even me, even me!
Wondrous love, wondrous love,
Now the gift I receive;
I have rest in His word,
I believe, I believe!
CHORUS:
Hallelujah, hallelujah!
Hallelujah to my Savior!
Hallelujah, hallelujah!
Hallelujah, amen!
Hallelujah, hallelujah!
Hallelujah to my Savior!
Hallelujah, hallelujah!
Hallelujah, a—men!
VERSE 2:
I am cleansed, I am cleansed,
I am whiter than snow;
He is mighty to save,
This I know, this I know!
I was weak, I am strong
In the power of His might;
And my darkness He's turned
Into light, into light!
Storm The Forts Of Darkness
Words and Music by Robert Johnson SASB #696
VERSE 1:
Soldiers of our God, arise!
The day is drawing nearer;
Shake the slumber from your eyes,
The light is growing clearer.
Sit no longer idly by,
While the heedless millions die,
Lift the blood-stained banner high,
And take the field for Jesus.
CHORUS:
Storm the forts of darkness,
Bring them down, bring them down!
Storm the forts of darkness,
Bring them down, bring them down!
Pull down the devil's kingdom,
Where'er he holds dominion;
Storm the forts of darkness, bring them down!
Glory, honor to the Lamb,
Praise and power to the Lamb,
Glory, honor, praise and power,
Be forever to the Lamb!
VERSE 2:
See the brazen hosts of Hell,
Their art and power employing,
More than human tongue can tell,
The blood-bought souls destroying.
Hark! from ruin's ghastly road
Victims groan beneath their load;
Forward, O ye sons of God,
And dare or die for Jesus.
VERSE 3:
Warriors of the risen King,
Great Army of salvation,
Spread His fame, His praises sing
And conquer every nation.
Raise the glorious standard higher,
Work for victory, never tire;
Forward march with blood and fire,
And win the world for Jesus.
I Choose Life
Words and Music by Eric Himes
Deuteronomy 30:19-20
VERSE 1:
This day You have called
Heaven and Earth to witness,
That You have given me a choice;
I see Life and Death,
I hear Blessings and Curses,
And in Your grace I rejoice:
CHORUS:
I choose life, I choose life,
That me and my children
May live and love the Lord.
I choose life, I choose life,
That me and my children
May live and love the Lord.
BRIDGE:
Other hearts my turn,
Other ears may deafen,
Other eyes may hide,
But I will worship!
You Are the Lord
Words and Music by Eric Himes
Exodus 34:6-9
VERSE 1:
You show Your love to the thousands,
By forgiving sin and rebellion,
Even so, no sin goes unpunished,
We atone for all generations.
CHORUS:
You are the Lord,
You are the Lord,
The merciful, gracious God,
You are slow in Your anger,
And rich in Your unfailing love,
And faithfulness.
VERSE 2:
We seek only Your favor,
Oh Lord, please go with us,
We give you all our transgressions,
Accept us as Your possessions.
Marching On In The Light Of God
Words and Music by Robert Johnson SASB #811
VERSE 1:
Marching on in the light of God,
Marching on, I am marching on;
Up the path that the Master trod,
Marching, marching on.
CHORUS:
A robe of white, a crown of gold,
A harp, a home, a mansion fair,
A victor's palm, a joy untold,
Are mine when I get there.
For Jesus is my Savior,
He's washed my sins away,
Died for me on Calvary's mountain;
I'm happy in His wondrous love,
Singing all the day,
I'm living, yes,
I'm living in the fountain.
VERSE 2:
Marching on through the hosts of sin,
Marching on, I am marching on;
Victory's mine while I've Christ within;
Marching, marching on.
VERSE 3:
Marching on in the Spirit's might,
Marching on, I am marching on;
More than conqueror in every fight;
Marching, marching on.
VERSE 4:
Marching on with the flag unfurled,
Marching on, I am marching on;
Preaching Christ to a dying world;
Marching, marching on.
The Son of God Goes Forth to War
Words by Reginald Heber and Catherine Baird / Music by Eric Himes, Colin Strand and Jon Bukiewicz SASB #701
Acts 6:8-7:60
VERSE 1:
The Son of God goes forth to war,
A kingly crown to gain,
His blood-red banner streams afar;
Who follows in His train?
Who best can drink His cup of woe,
Triumphant over pain,
Who patient bears His cross below,
He follows in his train.
CHORUS:
We shall not lose the fight of faith,
For Jesus is our Lord,
We lay all carnal weapons down
To take his shining sword
VERSE 2:
The martyr first, whose eagle eye
Could pierce beyond the grave,
Who saw His Master in the sky,
And called on Him to save;
Like him, with pardon on his tongue
In midst of mortal pain,
He prayed for them that did the wrong;
Who follows in his train?
VERSE 3:
A glorious band, the chosen few
On whom the Spirit came,
Twelve valiant saints, their hope they knew,
And mocked the cross and flame
They met the tyrant's brandished steel
The lion's gory mane,
They bowed their necks the death to feel;
Who follows in their train?
VERSE 4:
A noble army, men and boys,
The matron and the maid,
Around the Savior’s throne rejoice,
In robes of light arrayed;
They climbed the steep ascent of Heaven,
Through peril, toil and pain
O God, to us may grace be given
To follow in their train!
To the War! To the War!
Words by M. Stark / Music by Eric Himes SASB #703
VERSE 1:
To the war! To the war! Loud and long sounds the cry;
To the war! Every soldier who fears not to die;
See the millions who're drifting to Hell's endless woe,
O who in the name of Jehovah will go?
(O who in the name of Jehovah will go?)
CHORUS:
Fighting on,
Fighting on,
With the blood and fire
We will never tire.
We'll fight until the Master calls.
VERSE 2:
To the war! To the war! Louder rings out the cry;
Who'll enlist in this Army all Hell to defy?
All the armor of Heaven our God will bestow,
O who in the might of Jehovah will go?
(O who in the might of Jehovah will go?)
VERSE 3:
To the war! To the war! Every man to his post;
Go, care for the dying; go, seek for the lost;
Hark! The converts are singing, their bright faces glow,
As they joyfully shout: To the war we will go!
(As they joyfully shout: To the war we will go!)
All Your Anxiety
Words by Edward Henry Joy / Music by Eric Himes SASB #246
1 Peter 5:6-11
VERSE 1:
Is there a heart o'erbound by sorrow?
Is there a life weighed down by care?
Come to the cross, each burden bearing,
All your anxiety, leave it there.
CHORUS:
All your anxiety, all your care,
Bring to the mercy seat, leave it there,
Never a burden He cannot bear,
Never a friend like Jesus.
VERSE 2:
No other friend so keen to help you;
No other friend so quick to hear;
No other place to leave your burden;
No other one to hear your prayer.
VERSE 3:
Come, then, at once; delay no longer;
Heed His entreaty, kind and sweet;
You need not fear a disappointment;
You shall find peace at the mercy seat.