fredag 30 september 2011

When the storms of life are raging



1. When the storms of life are raging
tempests wild on sea and land,
I will seek a place of refuge
in the shadow of God's hand

He will hide me,
he will hide me
where no harm can e'er betide me.
He will hide me
safely hide me
in the shadow of His hand

2. Tho' He may send some affliction
´twill but make me long for home,
for in love, and not in anger
all His chastenings will come.
He will hide me...

3. Enemies may strive to injure,
Satan all his arts employ.
He will turn what seems to harm me
into everlasting joy.
He will hide me...

Give of your best to the Master



1. Give of your best to the Master;
give of the strength of your youth.
Throw your soul’s fresh, glowing ardor
into the battle for truth.
Jesus has set the example,
dauntless was He, young and brave.
Give Him your loyal devotion;
give Him the best that you have.
REFR: Give of your best to the Master;
give of the strength of your youth.
Clad in salvation’s full armor,
join in the battle for truth.

2. Give of your best to the Master;
give Him first place in your heart.
Give Him first place in your service;
consecrate every part.
Give, and to you will be given;
God His beloved Son gave.
Gratefully seeking to serve Him,
give Him the best that you have.
REFR: Give of your best...

3. Give of your best to the Master;
naught else is worthy His love.
He gave Himself for your ransom,
gave up His glory above,
laid down His life without murmur,
you from sin’s ruin to save.
Give Him your heart’s adoration;
give Him the best that you have.
REFR: Give of your best...

torsdag 22 september 2011

O blessed the house



Alt.:


1. Oh, blessed the house, whate'er befall,
where Jesus Christ is all in all!
Yea, if He were not dwelling there,
how dark and poor and void it were!

2. Oh, blessed that house where faith ye find
and all within have set their mind
to trust their God and serve Him still
and do in all His holy will!

3. Oh, blessed the parents who give heed
unto their children's foremost need
and weary not of care or cost!
may none to them and heaven be lost!

4. Blessed such a house, it prospers well,
in peace and joy the parents dwell,
and in their children's lot is shown
how richly God can bless His own.

5. Then here will I and mine today
a solemn covenant make and say:
though all the world forsake Thy Word,
I and my house will serve the Lord!

tisdag 20 september 2011

More holiness give me


1. More holiness give me,
more strivings within.
More patience in suffering,
more sorrow for sin.
More faith in my Saviour,
more sense of His care.
More joy in His service,
more purpose in prayer.

2. More gratitude give me,
more trust in the Lord.
More zeal for His glory,
more hope in His Word.
More tears for His sorrows,
more pain at His grief.
More meekness in trial,
more praise for relief.

3. More purity give me,
more strength to o’ercome.
More freedom from earth-stains,
more longings for home.
More fit for the kingdom,
more useful I’d be,
More blessèd and holy,
more, Saviour, like Thee.

måndag 19 september 2011

Saviour! I follow on



1. Saviour! I follow on,
guided by Thee,
seeing not yet the hand
that leadeth me;
hushed be my heart and still,
fear I no further ill;
only to meet Thy will
my will shall be.

2. Riven the rock for me
thirst to relieve,
manna from Heaven falls
fresh every eve;
never a want severe
causeth my eye a tear,
but Thou dost whisper near:
“Only believe!”

3. Saviour! I long to walk
closer with Thee;
led by Thy guiding hand
ever to be;
constantly near Thy side,
quickened and purified,
living for Him who died
freely for me!

söndag 18 september 2011

Nearer my God to Thee



1. Nearer, my God, to Thee,
nearer to Thee,
e'en though it be a cross
that raiseth me;
still all my song shall be:
nearer, my God, to Thee,
nearer, my God, to Thee,
nearer to Thee!

2. Though like the wanderer,
the sun gone down,
darkness be over me,
my rest a stone;
yet in my dreams I'd be
nearer, my God, to Thee...

3. There let the way appear
steps unto heav'n;
all that Thou sendest me
in mercy giv'n;
angels to beckon me
nearer, my God, to Thee...

4. Then with my waking thoughts
bright with Thy praise,
out of my stony griefs
Bethel I'll raise;
so by my woes to be
nearer, my God, to Thee...

5. Or if on joyful wing,
cleaving the sky,
sun, moon, and stars forgot,
upwards I fly,
still all my song shall be:
nearer, my God, to Thee...

lördag 10 september 2011

Amazing grace





1. Amazing grace! (how sweet the sound)
that sav'd 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 reliev'd;
how precious did that grace appear
the hour I first believ'd!

3. Thro' many dangers, toils, and snares,
I have already come;
'tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
and grace will lead me home.

4. The Lord has promis'd 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 call'd me here below,
will be forever mine.