Lyrics and Music: Charles A. Tindley Trials dark on every hand, and we cannot understand All the ways that God could lead us to that blessed promised land; But He guides us with His eye, and we’ll follow till we die, For we’ll understand it better by and by. Refrain: By and by, when the [...]
Are you feeling anxious, stressed, worried, etc.. Take a listen to this hymn for the solution. Also, listen to Elder Boaz sing this hymn. http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=2412215411 Lyrics and Music: Edward H. Joy Is there a heart bent o’erbound by sorrow? Is there a life weighed down by care? Come to the cross, each burden bearing; All [...]
Lyrics and Music: James McGranahan Far, far away, in heathen darkness dwelling, Millions of souls forever may be lost; Who, who will go, salvation’s story telling, Looking to Jesus, heeding not the cost? Refrain: “All power is given unto Me, All power is given unto Me, Go ye into all the world and preach the [...]
To all my listeners, please feel free to use these renditions in your own websites for background music, etc.. They are all public domain hymns. My apologies to Bill, I accidentally deleted your email instead of replying to you. Lyrics: Mary A. Baker Music: Horatio R. Palmer Master, the tempest is raging! The billows are [...]
Lyrics: Folliott S. Pierpoint Music: Conrad Kocher For the beauty of the earth For the glory of the skies, For the love which from our birth Over and around us lies. Refrain: Christ our God, to Thee we raise, This our hymn of grateful praise. For the beauty of each hour, Of the day and [...]
Lyrics and Music: Philip P. Bliss Free from the law—oh, happy condition! Jesus hath bled, and there is remission; Cursed by the law and bruised by the fall, Christ hath redeemed us once for all. Refrain: Once for all—oh, sinner, receive it; Once for all—oh, doubter, believe it; Cling to the cross, the burden will [...]
Lyrics: Avis M. Christiansen Music: Haldor Lillenas It is glory just to walk with Him Whose blood has ransomed me; It is rapture for my soul each day. It is joy divine to feel Him near where’er my path may be. Bless the Lord, it’s glory all the way! Refrain: It is glory just to [...]
Lyrics: John F. Wade Music: Adeste Fideles 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; Refrain: O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. Sing, [...]
We’re going on a vacation this week to Hong Kong and will be staying at Noah’s Ark Resort. http://www.noahsark.com.hk/eng/index.php Comments to this website have been temporarily disabled due to SPAM. Anyway, I will like to wish all my listeners a Blessed Christmas season. Lyrics: Traditional French Carol Music: Edwin S. Barnes Angels we have hea […]
Lyrics: Unknown Music: William J. Kirkpatrick Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head. The stars in the sky looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay. The cattle are lowing, the Baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus, no crying [...]
Lyrics: Isaac Watts Music: Lowell Mason Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room, And Heaven and nature sing, And Heaven and nature sing, And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing. Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns! Let men their songs employ; While [...]
Lyrics: Charles Wesley Music: Felix Mendelssohn Hark! The herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled! Joyful, all ye nations rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With th’angelic host proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem! Refrain: Hark! the herald angels sing, Glory to the [...]
Stay tuned for more hymns about Jesus’ birth. Lyrics: Josef Mohr Music: Franz X. Gruber Silent night, holy night, All is calm, all is bright Round yon virgin mother and Child. Holy Infant, so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace. Silent night, holy night, Shepherds quake at the sight; Glories [...]
This hymn is often sung at baptisms. Last Lord’s Day, my church celebrated its 28th anniversary where there were a few baptisms as well. Needless to say, this hymn was sung. Check out the photos of this event at http://www.facebook.com/nlbpc Lyrics: Philip Doddridge Music: Anonymous O happy day, that fixed my choice On Thee, my [...]
I would like to dedicate this hymn to Preacher James Chen. Check out his new blog http://wearetheclay.wordpress.com Lyrics: Adelaide A. Pollard Music: George C. Stebbins Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Thou art the Potter, I am the clay. Mold me and make me after Thy will, While I am waiting, yielded [...]
This hymn has the same tune as O Master Let Me Walk With Thee. Lyrics: Bernard of Clairvaux, (trans by Ray Palmer) Music: MARYTON Jesus, Thou Joy of loving hearts, Thou Fount of life, Thou Light of men, From the best bliss that earth imparts, We turn unfilled to Thee again. Thy truth unchanged hath [...]
Here’s a slow, meditative hymn. Hope you like this rendition. Lyrics: Elizabeth P. Prentiss Music: William H. Doane More love to thee, O Christ, more love to thee! Hear thou the prayer I make on bended knee. This is my earnest plea: More love, O Christ, to thee; more love to thee, more love to [...]
If you are looking for Scripture artwork that you can hang on the wall, do visit http://www.crossresolution.com. Lyrics: Manie P. Ferguson Music: W. S. Marshall Joys are flowing like a river, Since the Comforter has come; He abides with us forever, Makes the trusting heart His home. Refrain: Blessed quietness, holy quietness, What assurance in [...]
Lyrics: Priscilla J. Owens Music: William J. Kirkpatrick We have heard the joyful sound: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Spread the tidings all around: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Bear the news to every land, climb the mountains, cross the waves; Onward! ’tis our Lord’s command; Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Waft it on the rolling tide: Jesus [...]
Lyrics: B. E. Music: James McGranahan O Christ, in Thee my soul hath found, And found in Thee alone, The peace, the joy I sought so long, The bliss till now unknown. Refrain: Now none but Christ can satisfy, None other Name for me! There’s love, and life, and lasting joy, Lord Jesus, found in [...]
Prepare our hearts, O God
Help us to receive
Break the hard and stony ground
Help our unbelief
Plant Your Word down deep in us
Cause it to bear fruit
Open up our ears to hear
Lead us in Your truth
Show us Christ, show us Christ
O God, reveal Your glory
Through the preaching of Your Word
Until every heart confesses Christ is Lord
Your Word is living light
Upon our darkened eyes
Guards us through temptations
Makes the simple wise
Your Word is food for famished ones
Freedom for the slave
Riches for the needy soul
Come speak to us today
Where else can we go, Lord
Where else can we go
You have the words of eternal life
Music by Doug Plank, words by Doug Plank and Bob Kauflin
“In preaching, not only is the minister giving us doctrinal and moral instruction (though that is involved), but God is actually killing us and making us alive, writing us out of the “in Adam” story and into his new script of the new creation.
Throughout the Scriptures, God’s Word through the lips of sinful ambassadors is spoken of as “the power of God for salvation” (Rom 1:16,cf. Mark 8:38. 1 Cor 1:18, 24; 2:9) and effective in every mission for which it is sent (Isa 55:10-11). The Word of God is inherently “living and active” (Heb 4:12), judging and justifying (vv.13-14). Peter tells us that we have been “born again …..through the living and abiding word of God……..And this word is the good news that was preached to you” (1 Peter 1:23,25). The gospel does not merely tell us how to “get saved”, as though it were an instruction manual (another command); it is the means through which God actually saves sinners.”
p 169 “The Gospel Commission: Recovering God’s Strategy for Making Disciples” By Michael Horton
The invention of Chinese writing character is generally estimated to be about 2500 to 2800 BC. Therefore, the people which settled in China, after the global dispersal following Tower of Babel account by God, must have know the many accounts of Man prior to the Babel dispersal. This would include the stories of the Creation by God, Fall of Man and Flood. It is natural for these people to put these pre-Babel stories (also recorded within Book of Genesis) into the development a writing.
I found another good video by an individual to show a few of the many stories from Book of Genesis that have been found within the Chinese writing characters.
Francis Chan Warning People About Hell By Proclaiming It Boldly Now
Q: When you say that your study caused you to realize that you had some sins to repent of, what type of things are you talking about?
FC: “As I reread the Gospel passages, Jesus’ words are much harsher than I remember. There’s a tone in some of the things that he said that are really difficult to stomach, and he says things in a way that I would not have.
Because we in America read certain passages over and over to the neglect of others, we start to believe that Jesus had a friendly tone all the time. And that there isn’t any wrath or anger or judgment. When you read it all like you are reading it for the first time, you walk away going, “Wow, he was pretty hardcore.”
Here’s what I had to repent of: I had felt the need to soften a lot of Jesus’ statements, because in my arrogance I think, “Okay Jesus, I’m not going to say that like that. Trust me, people will like you more and be more willing to accept you if I say it like this.” Obviously I’ve never said that to God. But that’s the attitude I’ve taken, and it made me sick. Who in the heck do I think I am? To think that I can make God more palatable or attractive if I try and change the tone in which he says some things. I know people say, “Well it’s just cultural this or that.” That’s garbage. People back then had a much deeper reverence for God than we do. Especially the religious community. Yet it’s to those people whom he speaks so harshly.
What in the world would he say to us today? I don’t think it’d be a softer message. I had to come before God and say, “Lord I feel sick…….”
Q: Is that what makes it compelling for you to continue to affirm the reality of hell? That it’s so frequently mentioned?
FC: “It comes down to God and people. I have to warn people. I don’t want people going there. And if they ignore it, there’s a much more likely chance that they’ll end up there. Obviously I take that in light of the sovereignty of God, but looking at it from a pragmatic perspective, it’s like canoeing before Niagara Falls if you don’t know it’s there or you’ve got yourself deceived that there’s no drop off. So one reason is my desire to love people and care for people and warn people.
The other is what I mentioned about God himself. I want to make sure that I’m being faithful to present him as he presents himself. I’m not ashamed of this, I don’t understand it completely, but I surrender to it, I submit to it. And I want to proclaim it boldly now.“
I have downloaded the free ESV Android app from the Android market on my HTC Desire S, it has been of great help and blessing to me. The ESV app is well designed and its FREE. Yes, its free. When I spoke with a Pastor friend about the app, he was also surprised that it was for free. Subsequently, he also went to check and download the app on his iPhone. Crossway Bible has generously allowed the release of this ESV app at the expense of losing potential new revenue of selling more printed ESV bibles. That is a clear sign that it is a real ministry serving God and not out to make more money. My sincere thanks to Crossway Bible.
