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The Soul Cheering Promise

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Today’s hymn is by Fanny Crosby, and the title very succinctly sums up what this hymn will do for you. Enjoy!

We know not the trials before us,
But Jesus takes thought for them all,
And trusting the aid of His counsel,
We never, no, never can fall;
We know not the trials before us,
Or what on the morrow may be,
But sweet is the soul cheering promise,
My grace is sufficient for thee.

Refrain
Then cleave to the Savior, cleave to Him,
Whatever the conflict may be,
Remember the soul cheering promise,
My grace is sufficient for thee.

We know not the trials before us,
But why; should we tremble or fear?
The arm of the Lord will protect us,
The ark of His mercy is near;
We know not the trials before us,
Or what our temptations may be,
But stronger than death is the promise,
My grace is sufficient for thee.

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We know not the trials before us,
The sorrows and cares we shall meet,
But O there’s a refuge in Jesus,
Though surges may break at our feet;
How blessèd that refuge forever
Where safe from the storm we shall be,
The password to life is the promise,
My grace is sufficient for thee.

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Salvation’s Golden Chain

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Today’s song comes from a group I recently shared called Grace Collective – two pastors who write theologically robust songs with great melodies. I found this song and love the melody with the awesome lyrics based on Romans 8. I’m sure you’ll be humming this with me!

Chosen by a loving God
By no merit or will
Thought my days were dark with sin
And grace was foreign still
Gods sent grace in Christ his son 
To save my hell bound soul 
Hallelujah praise to Christ
I’m chosen by grace alone

When my soul was dead within
His spirit spoke so sweet
”Jesus shed his blood for you”
His earthly work complete 
“Rise from sin and death’s dark hole
Rise and run to Christ”
I obeyed that heavenly call
And rose in marvellous light

What a day and what a sound 
To hear the verdict made:
“Justified, condemned no more”
My boundless debt was paid
Christ imputed perfect life 
And bound me in his grace
Righteousness that’s not my own
Will cover me all my days 

When the course of life has run
And eyes have finally closed.  
With my God in realms above
I’ll worship him enthroned
All my sin my pain my grief
I’ll never know again
Wholly truly glorified 
Eternity’s just began 
Tethered by your golden chain 
Eternally secure 
Praise to you my sovereign God
Forever and ever more 

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Come, My Soul, Thy Suit Prepare

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Today’s hymn is by John Newton and I’m sure will provide great encouragement for you to pray. Enjoy!

Come, my soul, thy suit prepare,
Jesus loves to answer prayer.
He Himself has bid thee pray,
rise and ask without delay.

Thou art coming to a King,
large petitions with thee bring,
for his grace and pow’r are such,
none can ever ask too much.

With my burden I begin,
Lord, remove this load of sin!
Let Thy blood, for sinners spilt,
set my conscience free from guilt.

Lord! I come to Thee for rest,
take possession of my breast;
there Thy blood-bought right maintain,
and without a rival reign.

While I am a pilgrim here,
let Thy love my spirit cheer;
as my Guide, my Guard, my Friend,
lead me to my journey’s end.

Show me what I have to do;
every hour my strength renew;
let me live a life of faith;
let me die Thy people’s death.

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Prayer Is the Soul’s Sincere Desire

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Today’s hymn was written by James Montgomery in 1818, at the request of the Rev. E. Bickersteth, for his Treatise on Prayer. It was first printed in 1818, together with three other hymns by Montgomery on Prayer (“Thou, God, art a consuming fire,” “Lord, teach us how to pray aright,” and “What shall we ask of God in prayer?”), on a broadsheet, for use in the Sunday Schools of Sheffield (Wincobank Hall Library). In 1819 it was published simultaneously in Bickersteth’s Treatise on Prayer1. Enjoy!

Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire,
uttered or unexpressed;
the motion of a hidden fire
that trembles in the breast.

Prayer is the simplest form of speech
that infant lips can try,
prayer the sublimest strains that reach
the Majesty on high.

3 Prayer is the Christian’s vital breath,
the Christian’s native air,
his watchword at the gates of death:
he enters heaven with prayer.

Prayer is the contrite sinner’s voice,
returning from his ways;
while angels in their songs rejoice,
and cry, ‘Behold, he prays!

The saints in prayer appear as one,
in word and deed and mind;
while with the Father and the Son
sweet fellowship they find.

Nor prayer is made on earth alone:
the Holy Spirit pleads,
and Jesus on the eternal throne
for sinners intercedes.

O Thou by whom we come to God,
the Life, the Truth, the Way,
the path of prayer thyself hast trod:
Lord, teach us how to pray!

1hymnary.org/text/prayer_is_the_souls_sincere_desire

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My God, the Spring of All My Joys

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Today’s hymn is written by Isaac Watts, a prolific hymn writer from the early 18th century. I hope this hymn puts into words your love for the Lord. Enjoy!

My God, the spring of all my joys,
The life of my delights,
The glory of my brightest days,
And comfort of my nights!

In darkest shades, if Thou appear,
My dawning is begun:
Thou art my soul’s bright morning star,
And Thou my rising sun.

The opening heavens around me shine,
With beams of sacred bliss,
If Jesus shows His mercy mine,
And whispers I am His.

My soul would leave this heavy clay,
At that transporting word;
Run up with joy the shining way,
To meet my dearest Lord.

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Reformation Song

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Today’s song is by Sovereign Grace and I’m sure was sung by many of your churches on Reformation Sunday – the Sunday before Martin Luther historically nailed his 95 thesis to the doors of a Wittenberg church on 31 October 1517. This song unashamedly celebrates the 5 tenants of the Reformation: we come to God by faith alone, a gift of God’s grace alone, given to us through the work of Christ alone, with all authority given to God’s word alone, to the glory of God alone. Gloria!

Your Word alone is solid ground,
The mighty rock on which we build;
In every line the truth is found
And every page with glory filled.

Through faith alone we come to You;
We have no merit we can claim.
Sure that Your promises are true,
We place our hope in Jesus’ name.

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Gloria, gloria, glory to God alone;
Gloria, gloria, glory to God alone.

In Christ alone we’re justified;
His righteousness is all our plea;
Your law’s demands are satisfied;
His perfect work has set us free.

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By grace alone we have been saved;
All that we are has come from You.
Hearts that were once by sin enslaved
Now by Your pow’r have been made new.

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He’s Always Been Faithful

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Following on from yesterday’s hymn, today’s song is a contemporary rewrite of Great is Thy Faithfulness by Sara Groves. I’m sure you’ll enjoy this one!

Morning by morning, I wake up to find
The power and comfort of God’s hand in mine
Season by season, I watch Him, amazed
In awe of the mystery of His perfect ways
All I have need of, His hand will provide
He’s always been faithful to me

I can’t remember a trial or a pain
He did not recycle to bring me gain
I can’t remember one single regret
In serving God only and trusting His hand
All I have need of, His hand will provide
He’s always been faithful to me

This is my anthem, this is my song
The theme of the stories I’ve heard for so long
God has been faithful, He will be again
His loving compassion, it knows no end
All I have need of, His hand will provide
He’s always
He’s always been faithful
He’s always been faithful to me

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Great Is Thy Faithfulness

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The author of today’s beloved hymn is Thomas Chisholm (1866-1960). Though he was not offered a formal education, became a schoolteacher in the same schoolhouse that he was educated. He later became associate editor of the local newspaper and moved on to be an editor of the Pentecostal Herald in Louisville, Kentucky. At the age of 26 in 1983 Thomas became a Christian, and in 1903, he was officially ordained a minister; he was however forced to limit his years of service due to his poor health. Throughout his life, Thomas wrote hundreds of poems. One such poem was based in Lamentations 3:22-23 where it says, “The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness”. Thomas eventually sent his work to a fellow minister and friend, William Runyan who configured a musical setting for the poem, which is the hymn we have today1. Enjoy!

Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father;
there is no shadow of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not;
as Thou hast been, Thou forever wilt be.

Refrain:
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see;
all I have needed Thy hand hath provided:
great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest;
sun, moon, and stars in their courses above
join with all nature in manifold witness
to Thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love.

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Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow:
blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!

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I Surrender All

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Today’s hymn comes from Judson Van de Venter (1855-1939). He was a teacher in a public school who later left his field of teaching and become an evangelist. Speaking of this hymn he said “The song was written while I was conducting a meeting at East Palestine, Ohio, and in the home of George Sebring (founder of Sebring Campmeeting Bible Conference . . .). For some time, I had struggled between developing my talents in the field of art and going into full-time evangelistic work. At last the pivotal hour of my life came, and I surrendered all. A new day was ushered into my life. I became and evangelist and discovered down deep in my soul a talent hitherto unknown to me. God had hidden a song in my heart, and touching a tender chord, he caused me to sing.”1. There are many versions of this song to choose from, however why not use this as a prayer to God instead? Enjoy!

All to Jesus I surrender,
All to Him I freely give;
I will ever love and trust Him,
In His presence daily live.

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I surrender all, I surrender all;
All to Thee, my blessed Savior,
I surrender all.

All to Jesus I surrender,
Make me, Savoour, wholly Thine;
Let me feel Thy Holy Spirit,
Truly know that Thou art mine.

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All to Jesus I surrender,
Lord, I give myself to Thee;
Fill me with Thy love and power,
Let Thy blessing fall on me.

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1http://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/history-of-hymns-i-surrender-all

The Heart of Christ

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Today’s song is from Darby Hughes. The album which this song comes from has as its subtitle Isaiah 42:3 “a bruised reed shall He not break”. I’m sure you’ll enjoy this one!

Light of eternity, painter of the skies
Once robed in majesty, he set them aside
For the selfish and the sinner,
ruined by their own pride
O how humble, the heart of Christ

Gentle, compassionate, breaking not the bruised
Kindling carefully the life left in fumes
All you weary, heavy laden,
there is mercy for you
Come and rest in the heart of Christ

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There is no Saviour like mine
Holy, yet humble and kind
So I leave my heart
Here in the heart of Christ

Often in vanity I have gone astray
Foolishly hungering for pleasure and praise
Though I wander from my Shepherd,
still He calls me by name
Come return to the heart of Christ

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Lord, let this attitude live in all I do
Serving in lowliness, the cross in my view
Like the Master,
loving others is my aim and pursuit
Let my heart be the heart of Christ

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