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The Perfect Wisdom of Our God

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Today’s hymn comes from Stuart Townend & Keith Getty. Writing about this hymn, Townend explains “We often sing about God’s power, His love, His faithfulness, His knowledge – but not His wisdom. And while we may assent to it as a fact, we may not have stopped to consider why the wisdom of God is important to us and the world in which we live.This song is an attempt to explore that”1. Enjoy!

The perfect wisdom of our God
Revealed in all the universe:
All things created by His hand
And held together at His command.
He knows the mysteries of the seas,
The secrets of the stars are His;
He guides the planets on their way
And turns the earth through another day.

The matchless wisdom of His ways
That mark the path of righteousness;
His word a lamp unto my feet,
His Spirit teaching and guiding me.
And O the mystery of the cross,
That God should suffer for the lost,
So that the fool might shame the wise,
And all the glory might go to Christ!

O grant me wisdom from above,
To pray for peace and cling to love,
And teach me humbly to receive
The sun and rain of Your sovereignty.
Each strand of sorrow has a place
Within this tapestry of grace;
So through the trials I choose to say:
“Your perfect will in Your perfect way.”

1stuarttownend.co.uk/song/the-perfect-wisdom-of-our-god/

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My Saviour

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Today is another song by The Grace Collective, a worship duo in southeastern Virginia, USA. I really enjoyed the rhythm of this song and the words are beautiful. Enjoy!

My Saviour thought not of himself
When laying down his heavenly crown
Forsaking realms in heaven blessed
To walk upon our cursed ground
In wisdom sought through tears and strife
Through hunger pains and wonderings
To gain a pure and worthy prize
A bride reclaimed through suffering.

My Saviour thought not of himself
When bearing up that heavy cross
Nor of the sting of bleeding flesh
But grace no matter what the cost
His mercy flowed in crimson streams
His kindness heard in laboured breathes
T’was finished was his final plea
As he embraced a sinner’s death.

My Saviour thought not of himself
When rising up in victory
But granting robes of righteousness 
For sinners saved eternally
For there’s no longer cause of shame
He washed me in his precious blood
He only sought his Father’s fame
He only sought my every good.

Oh to follow in his steps
Oh to live like Christ my King
Oh to give my every breath
To live like Him in word and deed.

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We Have A Gospel To Proclaim

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Today’s hymn is from British Anglican churchman Edwards Burns (b. 1938). This hymns speaks of all the elements we should mention in our sharing of the gospel: Christ’s birth, death and resurrection, as well as the praise and glory due His name. I hope you have an opportunity to tell someone the gospel today; enjoy!

We have a gospel to proclaim,
Good news for all throughout the earth;
The gospel of a Saviour’s name:
We sing his glory, tell his worth.

Tell of his birth at Bethlehem,
Not in a royal house or hall
But in a stable dark and dim:
The Word made flesh, a light for all.

Tell of his death at Calvary,
Hated by those he came to save;
In lonely suffering on the cross
For all he loved, his life he gave.

Tell of that glorious Easter morn:
Empty the tomb, for he was free;
He broke the power of death and hell
That we might share his victory.

Tell of his reign at God’s right hand
By all creation glorified;
He sends his Spirit on his church
To live for him, the Lamb who died.

Now we rejoice to name him King:
Jesus is Lord of all the earth;
This gospel-message we proclaim:
We sing his glory, tell his worth.

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Psalm 39

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Today’s hymn comes from Charles Spurgeon, published in his ‘Our Own Hymn Book’, a collection of Psalms and hymns he complied for his own congregation. If anyone has a recording of this, please do send through! In the meantime, enjoy reading this one.

Behold, O LORD, my days are made
A handbreadth at the most;
‘Ere yet ’tis noon my flow’r must fade,
And I give up the ghost.

Then teach me, Lord, to know mine end,
And know that I am frail;
To heav’n let all my thoughts ascend,
nd let not earth prevail.

What is there here that I should wait,
My hope’s in Thee alone;
When wilt Thou open glory’s gate
And call me to Thy throne?

A stranger in this land am I,
A sojourner with Thee;
Oh be not silent at my cry,
But show Thyself to me.

Though I’m exiled from glory’s land,
Yet not from glory’s King;
My God is ever near at hand,
And therefore I will sing.

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Teach Me Thy Way

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Today’s hymn is written by British organist and composer Benjamin Mansell Ramsey (1849 – 1923). This one is a hymn you’ll want to store away for days when you’re struggling to pray, due to the hymn’s simplicity and expressed desire to walk in the way of the Lord. Enjoy!

Teach me thy way, O Lord; teach me thy way!
Thy guiding grace afford; teach me thy way!
Help me to walk aright, more by faith, less by sight;
lead me with heav’nly light; teach me thy way!

When I am sad at heart, teach me thy way!
When earthly joys depart, teach me thy way!
In hours of loneliness, in times of dire distress,
in failure or success, teach me thy way!

When doubts and fears arise, teach me thy way!
When storms o’erspread the skies, teach me thy way!
Shine thro’ the cloud and rain, thro’ sorrow, toil, and pain;
make thou my pathway plain; teach me thy way!

Long as my life shall last, teach me thy way!
Where’er my lot be cast, teach me thy way!
Until the race is run, until the journey’s done,
until the crown is won, teach me thy way

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I Sing the Mighty Power of God

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Today’s hymn is another by Isaac Watts. In 1715, he published a collection of hymns, Divine Songs Attempted in Easy Language for the Use of Children. The collection was dedicated to the young daughters of Thomas Abney, the patron who had given Watts a place to live after the onset of his poor health. This hymn was the most enduring from the collection, and was headed “Praise for creation and providence”1. Enjoy!

I sing the mighty power of God,
That made the mountains rise,
That spread the flowing seas abroad,
And built the lofty skies.
I sing the wisdom that ordained
The sun to rule the day;
The moon shines full at His command,
And all the stars obey.

I sing the goodness of the Lord,
That filled the earth with food:
Who formed the creatures with His Word,
And then pronounced them good.
Lord, how Thy wonders are displayed,
Where’er I turn my eye,
If I survey the ground I tread,
Or gaze upon the sky!

There’s not a plant or flower below,
But makes Thy glories known;
And clouds arise, and tempests blow,
By order from Thy throne;
Creatures, as numerous as they be,
Are subject to Thy care;
There’s not a place where we can flee,
But God is present there.

In Heaven He shines with beams of love,
With wrath in hell beneath:
‘Tis on His earth I stand or move,
And ’tis His air I breathe.
His hand is my perpetual guard,
He keeps me with His eye:
Why should I then forget the Lord,
Who is for ever nigh?

1hymnologyarchive.com/i-sing-th-almighty-power-of-god

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Jesus We Place Into Your Hands

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Today’s song comes from one of my favourite British worship groups, Joyful Noise. Of their EP ‘Our Sure Foundation’, they write that this is a “five track EP of congregational songs that celebrate the person and work of Jesus Christ. He is the rock upon which we stand, the sure foundation of our lives”. Amen, and you would do well to encourage others to look to Jesus with this song; enjoy!

Jesus we place into Your hands
The things we cannot do
We lack the strength to walk in Your ways,
O Lord we cry out to You
Every godly hope and dream
Lie far beyond our reach
Lord in our striving help us to seek
The grace that meets every need

Refrain
Jesus we give to You
The things we cannot do
We turn away from our own strength
O Lord we turn to You

Jesus we place into Your hands
This cross we cannot bear
We lack the strength to carry its weight
O Lord we cry out in prayer!
Is Your grace enough for us?
You promised it is so
Lord in our hurting send from above
Your strength for our trial below [Refrain]

Jesus we place into Your hands
The unseen days ahead
Fearful they seem but You know all things
And never have failed us yet
Jesus it’s enough for us
To know You know the way
Lord in our waiting help us to trust
Your will for each passing day [Refrain]

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Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Saviour

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Today’s hymn is from German Reformer Martin Luther, who based his version from the hymn ” Jesus Christ, Our Salvation” (English translation) which is often attributed to John Huss. It’s a hymn celebrating communion, written in 1524. Whether or not you hold Luther’s view of the Eucharist, we would all do well to ponder these words before we come to the Lord’s Table. Enjoy!

Jesus Christ, our blessed Saviour,
turned away God’s wrath forever;
by his bitter grief and woe
he saved us from the evil foe.

As his pledge of love undying,
he, this precious food supplying,
gives his body with the bread
and with the wine the blood he shed.

Jesus here himself is sharing;
take heed how you are preparing,
for if you do not believe,
judgment instead you shall receive.

Useless would be Jesus’ passion
if salvation you could fashion.
Do not come if you suppose
you need not him who died and rose.

Christ says, “Come, all you that labour,
and receive my grace and favour;
those who feel no pain or ill
need no physician’s help or skill.”

Then hold fast with faith unshaken
that this food is to be taken
by the souls who are distressed,
by hearts that long for peace and rest.

Praise the Father, who from heaven
unto us such food has given
and, to mend what we have done,
gave into death his only Son.

There Is A Voice of Sovereign Grace

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Today’s hymn comes from the father of English hymnody, Isaac Watts. The power of hymns is shown in a story when Presbyterian minister Ichabod Spencer (1798-1854) was attempting to tell a young lady who attended his evening lectures of her need to repent and believe the gospel. Although she assented to all he said, Ichabod mentioned that she felt that these truths however, seemed to be ineffectual, causing her to remain in her unsaved state. He visited her again weeks later, letting her know that all he could do was tell her this truth of her need for repentance and to put her faith in Jesus for forgiveness of her sins. That evening in the lecture she attended, he read this hymn. It seems the Lord worked in her heart, making the truth plain to her through these words and causing her to fully repent and finally putting her trust in Jesus1. Praise God for using this hymn! Maybe there’s someone you could share it with too? Enjoy!

There is a voice of sovereign grace
Sounds from the sacred word:
“Ho, ye despairing sinners, come,
And trust upon the Lord.”

My soul obeys th’almighty call,
And runs to this relief;
I would believe Thy promise, Lord,
Oh, help my unbelief!

To the dear fountain of Thy blood,
Incarnate God, I fly;
Here let me wash my sinful soul
From crimes of deepest dye.

A guilty, weak, and helpless one,
On Thy kind arms I fall;
Be Thou my strength and righteousness,
My Jesus, and my All.

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Christ Our Wisdom

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For those of you who listen to modern Christian music, I’m sure you’re aware that Sovereign Grace’s new album “Knowing God” was recently released. This album is based on the influential book of the same title by J.I. Packer, to commemorate 50 years. This song, in my humble opinion, is the best song for congregational singing on the album. It’s full of so much scriptural references (as are all of their songs), but it has a very easy rhyming scheme, can be played with just one instrument, and has no difficult vocal runs or riffs. I have had this one on repeat and I’m sure you will too; enjoy!

Christ our wisdom, we are humbled
When You hide Your ways from us
You have purposes unnumbered
Each one good and glorious 
Help us trust when we grow weary 
Free us from our anxious thoughts 
Give us grace to see more clearly  
You are God and we are not    

Christ our wisdom, be our gladness
When we fail to understand
You ordain all joy and sadness
To fulfill Your perfect plan
Help us know You rule with power
Over every raging flood
In our most uncertain hour 
|You are God and we are loved

Christ our wisdom, we will follow
Though the way ahead is veiled
As we journey through the shadows 
Grant us faith where sight has failed 
Help us cling to Your commandments 
Strengthened by Your faithful Word 
We will never be abandoned 
You are God and we are Yours  

Christ our wisdom we adore You
For the beauty of the cross
Once in foolishness we scorned You
But Your blood has ransomed us
Help us sing the endless mercies
Of Your humble heart to save 
Christ our wisdom, Christ our glory
You are God forever praised


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