See the Destined Day Arise Lyrics: Venantius Fortunatus (c.530-600), tr. Richard Mant (1837), Public Domain; Alt. words, chorus lyrics, and music: Matt Merker, © 2014 See the destined day arise! See a willing sacrifice! Jesus, to redeem our loss, hangs upon the shameful cross; Jesus, who but You could bear wrath so great and justice...
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Hymn of the Month – May 2016 – All Glory be to Christ
This month we are so excited to introduce the Hymns of Grace hymnal as our church songbook! We are looking forward to mining the treasures of the praises of the people of God through the ages. ALL GLORY BE TO CHRIST #133 Should nothing of our efforts stand No legacy survive Unless the Lord does...
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Hymn of the Month – April 2016 – Our Only Hope is You
OUR ONLY HOPE IS YOU [Based on Romans 3:9-26] VERSE 1 Our mouths were open graves Full of broken vows we made Our hearts ran wild Our tongues could not be tamed VERSE 2 What darkness had concealed Your law has now revealed Our guilt was great Our bitter fate was sealed CHORUS 1 Our...
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Hymn of the Month – March 2016 – Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness
Jesus, thy blood and righteousness Translator: John Wesley; Author: Nicolaus Ludwig, Graf von Zinzendorf (1739) 1 Jesus, Thy blood and righteousness My beauty are, my glorious dress; Midst flaming worlds, in these arrayed, With joy shall I lift up my head. 2 Bold shall I stand in that great day, Cleansed and redeemed, no debt...
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Hymn of the Month – February 2016 – Hallowed Be Your Name
Hallowed Be Your Name by Doug Plank VERSE 1 Who is like You, Father The Source of life and love? An overflowing fountain In Spirit and the Son Abba! Our Father Hallowed be Your name Reigning high in heaven Receive our grateful praise VERSE 2 Who is like You, Jesus The Son most glorious? The...
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Hymn of the Month – January 2016 – Rejoice the Lord is King
Rejoice, the Lord is King Author: Charles Wesley (1744) 1 Rejoice, the Lord is King: Your Lord and King adore! Rejoice, give thanks and sing, And triumph evermore. Lift up your heart, Lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! 2 Jesus, the Savior, reigns, The God of truth and love; When He has...
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Hymn of the Month – December 2015 – He Who is Mighty
VERSE 1 Oh, the mercy our God has shown To those who sit in death’s shadow The sun on high pierced the night Born was the Cornerstone PRE-CHORUS Unto us a Son is given, unto us a Child is born CHORUS He Who is mighty has done a great thing Taken on flesh, conquered death’s...
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Hymn of the Month – November 2015 – Cling to Christ
Cling to Christ Music and words by Jason Hansen, Bob Kauflin, David LaChance, Jr. © 2015 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI) VERSE 1 Father, I can come to You And boast of deeds I’ve done In my pride I strive to earn The favor Christ has won He alone pleads my acceptance All my works aside...
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Hymn of the Month – October 2015 – When Morning Gilds the Skies
WHEN MORNING GILDS THE SKIES Translated by: Edward Caswall Tune: LAUDES DOMINI (Barnby) When morning gilds the skies my heart awaking cries: May Jesus Christ be praised! Alike at work and prayer, to Jesus I repair: May Jesus Christ be praised! The night becomes as day when from the heart we say: May Jesus Christ...
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Hymn of the Month – September 2015 – Grace Alone
Grace Alone Words and Music by Dustin Kensrue I was an orphan lost at the fall Running away when I’d hear your call But Father, you worked your will I had no righteousness of my own I had no right to draw near your throne But Father, you loved me still And in love before...