Small Group Songbook
Alphabetical Index
Theme Index
Theme Quick Links
Christ: Indwelling and Home
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
Christ: Love and Attraction
Christ: Loving Him
Christ: Trusting Him
Church: Body Life and Building
Church: Bride and New Man
Comfort: Trust and Rest
Consecration: Absolute Offering
Consecration: Purity and Single Heart
Encouragement: Turning and Looking to Jesus
Father: Love and Source
General: Miscellaneous
God's Economy: Purpose and Consummation
God: As the Everlasting Portion
God: Presence and Knowing
Gospel: Redemption and Forgiveness
Hope: Glory and Appearing
Kingdom: Overcoming and Watchfulness
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
Prayer: Calling and Communion
Prayer: Morning Watch and Daily Contact
Salvation: Assurance and Joy
Scripture: Direct Declaration
Seeking: Hunger and Pursuit
Transformation: Inner Life and Growth
榮耀的盼望: 渴望與祈求
Songs
A divine, romantic story
Church: Bride and New Man
Gospel: Redemption and Forgiveness
NS 6 | Guitar: capo 1, play in C | Key: D♭ Major | Time: 6/8
C G7 C
There is a great mystery,
Em
A wonderful story;
F Dm
For ages 'twas hidden,
G G7
Now shown in His wisdom;
C
'Tis a divine romance
Em
Of God and man in time;
F Dm
Beyond understanding,
G G7
Yet seen in God's speaking.
C
God fell in love with man;
Am
For only God's love can
F Dm
Make man just the same as He
G G7
In life and in nature.
C
We are His expression,
Am
His bride, His enlargement;
F Dm
Forever, together,
C G G7
As living, insep'rable as one couple
C
Eternally.
Though He was rejected
By men who were blinded;
His love is constraining,
His heart still unchanging;
Thus in incarnation
Came He as salvation;
His name is called Jesus,
And He came to seek us.
God fell in love with man;
For only God’s love can
Make man just the same as He
In life and in nature.
We are His expression,
His bride, His enlargement;
Forever, together,
As living, insep’rable as one couple
Eternally.
Though born as a sinner,
His blood has redeemed me.
He suffered on Calv’ry,
Then raised up in glory,
To regenerate me.
Now joined in one spirit
I love to enjoy Him,
For I’ve been forgiven!
God fell in love with man;
For only God’s love can
Make man just the same as He
In life and in nature.
We are His expression,
His bride, His enlargement;
Forever, together,
As living, insep’rable as one couple
Eternally.
His love is so tender,
To Him I’ll surrender;
His name is so precious,
I gladly call, “Jesus!”
His Person’s so charming,
My heart ever winning;
I’ll hold back no longer,
I’ll love Him forever.
God fell in love with man;
For only God’s love can
Make man just the same as He
In life and in nature.
We are His expression,
His bride, His enlargement;
Forever, together,
As living, insep’rable as one couple
Eternally.
A flowing river and a tree
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
Transformation: Inner Life and Growth
H 509 | Guitar: capo 1, play in G | Key: A♭ Major | Time: 9/8 | Meter: 8.8.8.6. with chorus.
G
A flowing river and a tree,
G7 C G
Eden's outstanding features are,
D
Man to supply with food and drink
A A7 D
That he may live fore'er.
D7 G D
God is in Christ to be my supply,
D7 D D7 G
God as the Spirit nourisheth me;
G7 C
If upon Christ in spirit I feed,
D D7 G
Filled with His life I'll be.
The tree the glorious Christ does show
As living food to man supplied,
That he God’s riches may enjoy,
Thus to be satisfied.
God is in Christ to be my supply,
God as the Spirit nourisheth me;
If upon Christ in spirit I feed,
Filled with His life I’ll be.
The river does the Spirit show,
Coming man’s spirit to supply,
That with God’s riches he be filled,
Holy to be thereby.
God is in Christ to be my supply,
God as the Spirit nourisheth me;
If upon Christ in spirit I feed,
Filled with His life I’ll be.
The Christ of glory is my life,
He as the Spirit lives in mine,
That I with God be fully blent
And in His image shine.
God is in Christ to be my supply,
God as the Spirit nourisheth me;
If upon Christ in spirit I feed,
Filled with His life I’ll be.
I would exalt this glorious Christ,
Ever the Spirit I’d obey,
Making His glory fully known,
Filled with His grace for aye.
God is in Christ to be my supply,
God as the Spirit nourisheth me;
If upon Christ in spirit I feed,
Filled with His life I’ll be.
A higher view
Consecration: Absolute Offering
NS 134 | Guitar: no capo, play in A | Key: A Major | Time: 4/4
A F♯m
Prod me with Your loving hands,
D E
Stir me from my deep impasse.
A F♯m
I long to flee this stagnant rut;
D E
My soul, my prison, deadened lot,
A F♯m
Which end is just to taste Your wrath;
D E
So set me on the narrow path.
C♯m F♯m
Thorns and thistles may line this road
D E A7
But it leads me to the mutual abode.
D E
Lift me up with Your mighty hand
C♯m F♯m
Above this frenzied earthly land.
D E
Set me on the mount to see
A A7
What the world can offer me;
D E C♯m
Till I see the vanity from on high
F♯m D
And earthly desires I bid goodbye
E7 A
And set my eyes on You.
A Life of No Regrets
God's Economy: Purpose and Consummation
Church: Body Life and Building
NS 378 | Guitar: no capo, play in C | Key: C Major | Time: 4/4
C Am F G
What caused Mary to give her all?
C Am F G
What moved Peter to answer Your call?
Em E7 Am C
Many lives were wasted for Your testimony;
Dm7 G
Oh Lord, why do these people care so much for Thee?
C F C Dm7 G
See the vision of Christ and the church;
C Dm7 G
Count the cost; reckon all things as loss;
F Dm7 G
Pay the price. The prize to gain Christ,
C F Dm7 G
Burn the bridges; leave the world behind;
F G Em Am
On God's economy your heart be set
Dm7 G G7 C
To live a life of no regrets.
Others have considerations,
When serving You, Lord, is the highest profession.
No longer good for the world with all its glory,
We’re for Christ and the church, ’tis now our testimony.
See the vision of Christ and the church;
Count the cost; reckon all things as loss;
Pay the price. The prize to gain Christ,
Burn the bridges; leave the world behind;
On God’s economy your heart be set
To live a life...
We’ve seen the vision of Christ and the church.
Reckoned the cost; all things are but loss.
Will pay the price — give all of our lives;
We’re burning bridges, left the world behind.
On God’s economy our hearts are set
We’re living a life...
On God’s economy our hearts are set,
We’ll live a life of no regrets.
A new commandment
God: Presence and Knowing
Scripture: Direct Declaration
H 1343 | Guitar: no capo, play in D | Key: D Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: Peculiar Meter.
D Bm
A new commandment
Em A
I give unto you
A7 F♯m Bm
That you love one another
G A
As I have loved you,
A7 D Bm
That you love one another
EmA7 D
As I have loved you.
Bm A
By this shall all men
D Bm
Know you are My disciples
G D A D
If you have love one to another.
Bm A
By this shall all men
D Bm
Know you are My disciples
G D A D
If you have love one to another.
A Noble Deed
Consecration: Absolute Offering
Christ: Love and Attraction
Kingdom: Overcoming and Watchfulness
NS 309 | Guitar: no capo, play in D | Key: D Major | Time: 4/4
D A Bm
Throughout the past twenty centuries
Em G D A
tens of thousands of precious lives,
A7 D Bm EmA
heart treasures, high positions,
A7 D G F♯m Bm
and golden futures have been "wasted"
Em A7 D
upon the Lord Jesus.
D7 G A D Bm G A D
To the ones who love Him in such a way
Em A Em G A
He is altogether lovely and worthy of their offering.
D G A7 D G D
What they have poured upon the Lord is not a waste
Em A G A D
but a fragrant testimony of His sweetness.
D7 G A7 D G D
What they have poured upon the Lord is not a waste
Em A Em A7 D
but a fragrant testimony of His sweetness.
Abide in Me, and I in you
Christ: Indwelling and Home
NS 123 | Guitar: capo 1, play in D | Key: E♭ Major | Time: 4/4
D
Abide in Me, and I in you,
G A
As the branch cannot bear fruit
D
Of itself unless
It abides in the vine,
Em A
So neither can you
G A7 D
Unless you abide in Me.
F♯m
I am the vine,
Em A7
You are the branches,
D F♯m G A
He who abides in Me and I in him.
D Bm
He bears much fruit
F♯m G Asus4A
For apart from Me you can do nothing.
D G
Abide in Me, and I in you, As the branch cannot
A D
bear fruit Of itself unless It abides in the vine, So
Em A G A7 D Bm
neither can you Unless you abide in Me. If you abide in Me
G A D F♯m G
and my words abide in you Ask whatever you will and
A7 D
it will be done for you. When we abide in
Bm G A
the Lord and let His words abide in
D F♯m G
us, We actually are one with Him
A7 D Bm
and He works within us. Then when we ask
A G
in prayer for whatever we
D Bm Asus4A D Bm
will It is not only we who are praying He too is praying,
F♯m G Em
in our praying. This kind of prayer is
A D Bm G
related to fruit bearing and will
Asus4A D
surely be answered. Abide in Me, and I in
G
you, As the branch
According to my earnest expectation (Phil. 1:20)
General: Miscellaneous
Songbase 92
# Phil. 1:20
G C
According to my earnest
D
expectation and hope
G C
that in nothing I will be
D
put to shame,
G D
but with all boldness, as always,
G Em
even now Christ will be
C D
magnified in my body,
Em
whether through life
C
or through death.
D G
Philippians 1:20
After breakfast on the seashore [Songbase 2188]
Christ: Love and Attraction
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
Comfort: Trust and Rest
Songbase 2188
1
C G C
After breakfast on the seashore,
Dm7 C G
Jesus set about to restore
Dm7 C G
Peter's love, that he would henceforth
G7
Not trust himself,
C G C
He committed some big failures,
Dm7 C G
Three times denying the Savior,
Dm7 C G
Then leading others to waver,
G7
Yet Jesus said...
Am F C G
Do you love Me? Feed My lambs,
Am F C G
Do you love Me? Shepherd My sheep,
F E7 Am F
Do you love Me?
C G F C
Then give My sheep something to eat.
2
We, like Peter, all have stumbled,
Such defeats make our strength crumble,
Our once proud hearts become humble,
We are so low,
In these moments the Lord comes in,
Seeking our love and affection,
As we listen, we can hear Him
Saying to us...
3
In these days the Lord is hindered
Because of a lack of shepherds
Who dispense the milk of the Word
To the lost sheep,
He needs man’s cooperation,
To let Him shepherd from within,
Will you be one who is open
And say to Him...
Lord, I love You! I'll feed Your lambs,
Lord I love You! I'll shepherd Your sheep,
Lord I love You!
I'll give Your sheep something to eat.
All my life long I had panted [Hymnal NT 325 (new tune)]
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
Salvation: Assurance and Joy
NT 325 | Guitar: no capo, play in C | Key: C Major | Time: 3/4
C F C
All my life long I had panted
Am G
For a draught from some cool spring,
Am F Em Am
That I hoped would quench the burning
F Dm G
Of the thirst I felt within.
Am F C
Hallelujah! I have found Him
Am F G
Whom my soul so long has craved!
Am F C Am
Jesus satisfies my longings;
F C G7 C
Through His life I now am saved.
Feeding on the husks around me,
Till my strength was almost gone,
Longed my soul for something better,
Only still to hunger on.
Hallelujah! I have found Him
Whom my soul so long has craved!
Jesus satisfies my longings;
Through His life I now am saved.
Poor I was, and sought for riches,
Something that would satisfy,
But the dust I gathered round me
Only mocked my soul’s sad cry.
Hallelujah! I have found Him
Whom my soul so long has craved!
Jesus satisfies my longings;
Through His life I now am saved.
Well of water, ever springing,
Bread of life, so rich and free,
Untold wealth that never faileth,
My Redeemer is to me.
Hallelujah! I have found Him
Whom my soul so long has craved!
Jesus satisfies my longings;
Through His life I now am saved.
Always rejoice
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
NS 253 | Guitar: no capo, play in D | Key: D Major | Time: 4/4
D A D
Always rejoice;
A D
Unceasingly pray;
G D
In everything give thanks;
A D
For this is the will of God
A7D A7 D
In Christ Jesus for you.
Amazing grace! how sweet the sound [Hymnal H 313 (classic tune)]
Salvation: Assurance and Joy
H 313 | Guitar: no capo, play in G | Key: G Major | Time: 3/4 | Meter: 8.6.8.6.
G C G
Amazing grace! how sweet the sound,
A7 D
That saved a wretch; like me!
D7G G7 C G
I once was lost, but now am found,
D D7G
Was blind, but now I see.
’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed!
The Lord hath promised good to me,
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures.
When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we first begun.
Amazing grace! how sweet the sound [Songbase 351]
Salvation: Assurance and Joy
Songbase 351
1
G G7 C G
Amazing grace! how sweet the sound,
G A7
That saved a wretch like [D-D7]me!
G G7 C G
I once was lost, but now am found,
Em D G
Was blind, but now I see.
2
’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed!
3
The Lord hath promised good to me,
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures.
4
When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we first begun.
Aren’t you glad you’re now in the church
Church: Body Life and Building
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
H 6704 | Guitar: no capo, play in Dm | Key: D Minor | Time: 3/4 | Meter: Peculiar Meter.
Dm Am Dm
Aren't you glad you're now in the church?
F G A7
What a joy, you've ended your search.
Dm F C
Praise the Lord, it's so glorious;
Dm Gm Am Dm
Jesus Christ is living in us.
We’re no longer free to roam;
Christ has led us to our home.
Brothers and sisters, we’ve come, now we’re one:
Here the real family life has begun.
We have come to God’s chosen place;
It is here that we see His face.
This is where He’s put His name;
Once you’re here you’ll not be the same.
Hallelujah! We’ve lost our choice,
Since the day that we heard His voice.
Deep within we heard the “Amen.”
“This is My choice—you’ll not choose again!”
As the deer panteth for the water
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
Songbase 11748
# Psa. 42:1-2; 28:7
1
C G Am C7
As the deer panteth for the water,
F G C G
So my soul longeth after Thee.
C G Am C7
You alone are my heart’s desire
F G C
And I long to worship Thee.
Am F C
You alone are my Strength, my Shield,
F Dm E
To You alone may my spirit yield.
C G Am C7
You alone are my heart’s desire
F G C
And I long to worship Thee.
2
You’re my Friend, and You are my Brother,
Even though You are a King.
I love You more than any other,
So much more than anything.
3
I want You more than Gold or Silver
Only You can satisfy
You alone are the real joy giver
And the apple of my eye.
Back in My Father’s House Again
Father: Love and Source
Salvation: Assurance and Joy
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
NS 435 | Guitar: no capo, play in C | Key: C Major | Time: 4/4
C
I'm so happy here,
F
With my Father dear,
G G7
Once lost, now I'm near again!
C
(It was) First His smiling face,
F
Then His warm embrace,
G G7 C7
I'm surprised by grace again!
F Em
I was lost, now I'm found again!
F G
I was dead, but now I live!
F Em
Come rejoice with us, and be merry then.
Dm G7 C
Back in my Father's house again!
Robe, ring, sandals on
And my hunger’s gone!
Back where I belong, again!
(Because He) Clothed me thoroughly,
(And then He) Reinstated me!
(Now I’m) Back in the family again!
I was lost, now I’m found again!
I was dead, but now I live!
Come rejoice with us, and be merry then.
Back in my Father’s house again!
Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
God: Presence and Knowing
Hope: Glory and Appearing
NS 345 | Guitar: capo 1, play in D | Key: E♭ Major | Time: 3/4
D A Bm A D Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; A D G D A Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art; G D A Thou my best thought, by day or by night; D Bm Em7 A7 D Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light. Be Thou my wisdom, and Thou my true Word; I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord; Thou my great Father and I, Thy true son; Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one. Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise; Thou mine inheritance, now and always; Thou and Thou only, first in my heart; O King of glory, my treasure Thou art. O King of glory, my victory won; Rule and reign in me ’til Thy will be done; Heart of my own heart, whatever befall; Still be my vision, O Ruler of all.
Be Thou supreme, O Jesus Christ
Church: Body Life and Building
Gospel: Redemption and Forgiveness
Consecration: Absolute Offering
Songbase 5 (tune 1) | Capo: 1
### Original tune
1
G Am G C
Be Thou supreme, O Jesus Christ,
Am D G
Nor creed, nor form, nor word,
D G B7 Em
Nor holy Church, nor human love,
G Am D G
Compare with Thee, my Lord!
2
Be Thou supreme, O Jesus Christ,
Thy love has conquered me;
Beneath Thy Cross I die to self,
And live alone to Thee.
3
Be Thou supreme, O Jesus Christ,
My inmost being fill;
So shall I think as Thou dost think,
And will as Thou dost will.
4
Be Thou supreme, O Jesus Christ,
Thy life transfigure mine;
And through this veil of mortal flesh,
Lord, let Thy splendor shine.
5
Be Thou supreme, O Jesus Christ,
My soul exults in Thee;
To be Thy slave, to do Thy will,
Is my felicity.
### New tune (with chorus)
1
C G Am
Be Thou supreme, O Jesus Christ,
F G
Thy love has conquered me;
C G Am
Beneath Thy Cross I die to self,
F G C
And live alone to Thee.
F G C
Be Thou supreme, O Jesus Christ,
F G C
Nor creed, nor form, nor word,
F G Am
Nor holy Church, nor human love,
F G C
Compare with Thee, my Lord!
2
Be Thou supreme, O Jesus Christ,
My inmost being fill;
So shall I think as Thou dost think,
And will as Thou dost will.
3
Be Thou supreme, O Jesus Christ,
Thy life transfigure mine;
And through this veil of mortal flesh,
Lord, let Thy splendor shine.
4
Be Thou supreme, O Jesus Christ,
My soul exults in Thee;
To be Thy slave, to do Thy will,
Is my felicity.
# Verse 1 of the original hymn has
# become the chorus for this tune
Behold what manner of love
Scripture: Direct Declaration
NS 323 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 3/4
D G
Behold what manner of love
D A7
The Father has given unto us,
D G
Behold what manner of love
D A7 D
The Father has given unto us,
Em D Bm A7
That we should be called the sons of God,
D Em D A7 D
That we should be called the sons of God.
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine [Hymnal H 308 (classic tune)]
Salvation: Assurance and Joy
H 308 | Guitar: capo 1, play in C | Key: D♭ Major | Time: 9/8 | Meter: 9.10.9.9. with chorus.
C F C
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine;
D7 G
Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!
G7 C F C
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
F G7 C
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.
F C
This is my story, this is my song,
F D7 G
Praising my Savior all the day long.
G7 C F C
This is my story, this is my song,
F G7 C
Praising my Savior all the day long.
Perfect submission, perfect delight,
Visions of rapture now burst on my sight;
Angels descending, bring from above
Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long.
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long.
Perfect submission, all is at rest,
I in my Savior am happy and blest;
Watching and waiting, looking above,
Filled with His goodness, lost in His love.
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long.
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long.
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine [Songbase 353]
Salvation: Assurance and Joy
Songbase 353
1
D G D
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine;
A E7 A
Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!
D G D
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
Em A D
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.
D G D
[(A7)]This is my story, this is my song,
G D A E7 A
Praising my Savior all the day long.
A7 D G D
This is my story, this is my song,
Em A D
Praising my Savior all the day long.
2
Perfect submission, perfect delight,
Visions of rapture now burst on my sight;
Angels descending, bring from above
Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.
3
Perfect submission, all is at rest,
I in my Savior am happy and blest;
Watching and waiting, looking above,
Filled with His goodness, lost in His love.
But holding to truth in love
Church: Body Life and Building
NS 339 | Guitar: capo 1, play in D | Key: E♭ Major | Time: 4/4
A7 D A
But holding to truth in love
D G
We may grow up in all things
D A
Into Him who is the Head
G A7
Christ is the Head
D A
Out from Whom all the Body
D
Being joined together and
G D
Being knit together through
A G A
Ev'ry joint of the rich supply
F♯m
And through the operation
Bm Em Asus4
In the measure of each one part
A A7
of each one part
A G A
Causes the growth of the Body unto the
F♯m Bm Em
building up of itself in love,
A7
in love,
Call on Your Name
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
Christ: Love and Attraction
Gospel: Redemption and Forgiveness
NS 9 | Guitar: no capo, play in D | Key: D Major | Time: 4/4
D A
Oh my Lord, I really love You
G D
Because You first loved us.
Bm F♯m
You so loved us that You gave us,
G A7
Your only begotten [C♯♭]Son to save us all.
D A
Oh my Lord, Your love is divine.
G D
Oh with love, You sacrifice;
Bm F♯m
Went through the pain, went to the cross,
G A
Shed Your blood that we may [C♯♭]have Your salvation, Lord.
D F♯m
Jesus Lord, the Name I love.
Bm F♯m
With true love, I call Your Name.
G D
'Tis sweet to call, so dear to call.
A
You are my [C♯♭]Lord, my all in all.
D F♯m
Jesus Lord, Hallelujah!
Bm F♯m
With rejoicing, we praise and call.
G D
Just call Your Name, Amen! Oh Lord!
G
Oh Jesus [C♯♭]Lord, You will come,
A7 D
Come to us.
Call, call, won’t you call Jesus’ name
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
Songbase 363
1
D G D A
Call, call, won’t you call Jesus’ name
D G
He’s everything that’s real,
D A
And He’s always the same.
D G
Get out of your mind,
D A
Get your spirit in gear!
Bm E
That’s the way to get to Jesus from here,
G A D
That’s the way to get to Jesus from here.
2
Life, life, oh, the issue is life!
Living isn’t worth it if you haven’t got Life.
So drop all your concepts,
They’re killing you dead,
And touch the living Jesus instead.
And touch the living Jesus instead.
3
God, God, oh, You gave us Your Son.
He died for us and rose again;
The victory He won!
And now He lives within us,
New life has begun.
Oh, we praise You, Lord,
It all has been done.
Oh, we praise You, Lord,
It all has been done.
Calling, O Lord Jesus
Prayer: Calling and Communion
Transformation: Inner Life and Growth
NS 124 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4
D
Calling, "O Lord Jesus!"
A
Oh, it makes our spirit strong!
Em
We can really touch Him,
A7 D
And our gloom is turned to song!
D7
Don't listen to Satan, with all his distraction;
G Gm
Just turn to your spirit, and spring into action!
D Bm
Calling, "O Lord Jesus!"
Em A7 D
You'll enjoy Him all day long!
Choose to Be an Overcomer
Kingdom: Overcoming and Watchfulness
Consecration: Absolute Offering
NS 506 | Guitar: no capo, play in A | Key: A Major | Time: 4/4
A D
Noah's life was one that surely changed the age,
A E A
When he found the grace of God;
D
He was not afraid to stand against the world,
A E A
So he built the ark of wood.
D E
Would you choose to be a living overcomer,
C♯m F♯m
Be a person not ashamed to be a Jesus lover,
D E
One who eats the tree of life,
A A7
And drinks the living water?
D E
Would you choose to be a living overcomer,
C♯m
To leave the world and consecrate
F♯m
To be today's ageturner?
D E A
I give myself to You for Your return.
Moses was a person who was called by God,
He was meant to turn the age;
He was God’s companion, he was for God’s move,
He was faithful, meek, and sage.
Samuel ministered to be a God-pleasing priest,
He was absolute for Him;
Samuel gave himself to be a Nazarite,
Saved from death, the world, and sin.
Daniel had companions, and they ate God’s Word,
From the world, they stood apart;
Through a praying spirit were aligned with God,
For His people, God’s own heart.
I will choose to be a living overcomer,
Be a person not ashamed to be a Jesus lover,
One who eats the tree of life,
And drinks the living water.
I will give myself to be an overcomer,
To see a heav’nly vision,
Keep my flaming spirit burning!
I give myself to You, to turn this age.
Christ has called us once to Him
Kingdom: Overcoming and Watchfulness
H 1273 | Guitar: no capo, play in D | Key: D Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: 7.7.7.3. with chorus.
D
Christ has called us once to Him,
But He calls us once again.
G
To His call we say Amen!
A
Overcome!
A7 D
For the church has fallen low,
G
Thinking everything they know,
D A7
But the life is missing; so,
D
Overcome!
Overcome! Overcome!
A
Overcome the degradation of the church!
A7 D
All your working lay aside,
G
All the teachings that divide;
D A7
Eat the Lord whate'er betide—
D
Overcome!
Eating is man’s destiny
And the Lord’s recovery;
This defeats the enemy—
Overcome!
Come enjoy the tree of life,
Leave the doctrines, leave the strife!
Overcome by eating Christ—
Overcome!
Overcome! Overcome!
Overcome the degradation of the church!
All your working lay aside,
All the teachings that divide;
Eat the Lord whate’er betide—
Overcome!
Teachings ne’er transform the soul,
Teachings never reach God’s goal,
Eating Christ will do it all—
Overcome!
We must overcome to eat,
By ourselves and when we meet,
Eat Him as the feast complete—
Overcome!
Overcome! Overcome!
Overcome the degradation of the church!
All your working lay aside,
All the teachings that divide;
Eat the Lord whate’er betide—
Overcome!
Eating gives the manchild birth,
Eating brings the Lord to earth;
Eat Him now midst all the dearth—
Overcome!
Be the manchild Christ requires,
Thus the church that He desires,
Then the Bride that He admires—
Overcome!
Overcome! Overcome!
Overcome the degradation of the church!
All your working lay aside,
All the teachings that divide;
Eat the Lord whate’er betide—
Overcome!
In the beginning we can see [Hymnal NS 977]
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
NS 977 | Guitar: no capo, play in C | Key: C Major | Time: 4/4
C
In the beginning we can see
G
God placed man in front of two different trees—
Am
The tree of life and the tree of knowledge
F
Of good and evil.
C
One leads to life by eating Him.
G
And the other leads to deadness and sin.
Am
So, feed on Christ!
F
Don't be satisfied with being good and legal.
C
Christ
G
is the tree of life.
Am
He's our life supply.
F
Let's choose the way of life!
C
Take Him in
G
By enjoying Him!
Am
Open deep within.
F
And on His life depend.
C
Eat the tree of life.
Now everyone can feast on Him!
Open deeply and be filled to the brim!
Partake of Christ as the tree of life.
Express Him together.
Give Christ the first place in our hearts.
As we love Him all His life He imparts.
In spirit He fills eternally!
Satisfied forever!
Christ
Is the tree of life.
He’s our life supply.
Let’s choose the way of life!
Take Him in
By enjoying Him!
Open deep within.
And on His life depend.
(Eat the tree of life.)
Christ liveth in me
Christ: Indwelling and Home
H 507 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 6/4 | Meter: 8.6.8.6. with chorus.
D G D
Once far from God and dead in sin,
G D
No light my heart could see;
D7 G
But in God's Word the light I found,
D A7 D
Now Christ liveth in me.
A
Christ liveth in me,
Bm F♯
Christ liveth in me;
G D
Oh! what a salvation this,
A D
That Christ liveth in me.
As rays of light from yonder sun,
The flow’rs of earth set free,
So life and light and love come forth
From Christ living in me.
Christ liveth in me,
Christ liveth in me;
Oh! what a salvation this,
That Christ liveth in me.
As lives the flow’r within the seed,
As in the cone the tree,
So, praise the Christ of truth and grace,
His Spirit dwelleth in me.
Christ liveth in me,
Christ liveth in me;
Oh! what a salvation this,
That Christ liveth in me.
With longing all my heart is filled,
That like Him I may be,
As on the wondrous thought I dwell
That Christ liveth in me.
Christ liveth in me,
Christ liveth in me;
Oh! what a salvation this,
That Christ liveth in me.
Christ the Savior is just the One you need
Gospel: Redemption and Forgiveness
H 1024 | Guitar: no capo, play in D | Key: D Major | Time: 2/2 | Meter: Peculiar Meter.
D A D
Christ the Savior is just the One you need,
G D A
He's God incarnate, as a man indeed;
D A D G
In His body He suffered every pain
D
And died to cleanse your every stain,
A A7 D
So you need Jesus!
G
You need Jesus! You need Jesus!
D A7
Men and women all need Him!
D
For redemption you need Him,
D7
For salvation you need Him!
G D
And for everlasting life,
A A7 D
Yes, you need Jesus!
He has risen and gone up into heav’n,
That life eternal might be fully giv’n;
Just receive Him, believing in your heart,
Then all you need He will impart,
So you need Jesus!
He’ll enlighten your darkened heart with light,
Forgive your sins and rescue you with might;
He will cleanse you from all stains with His blood,
And give to you the life of God,
So you need Jesus!
In your living there is a lack you sense,
And thru the years it grows the more intense;
Only Jesus this need can satisfy;
All vanity He will defy,
So you need Jesus!
You need Jesus! You need Jesus!
Men and women all need Him!
To escape from vanity,
To obtain reality,
To make life significant,
Yes, you need Jesus!
All this world now is rife with toil and pain,
In troubled times there’s nothing to sustain;
All is empty, on what can you rely?
All things reveal and testify
That you need Jesus!
Colossians 3:2-3
Scripture: Direct Declaration
NS 652 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4
D D7
Set your mind on the things which are above,
G D
Not on the things which are on the earth.
For you died, and your life is
Bm A7
Hidden with Christ in God.
D D7
Set your mind on the things which are above,
G D
Not on the things which are on the earth.
Bm
For you died, and your life is
Em A7 D
Hidden with Christ in God.
D7 Em
For you died, For you died,
D B7 A7
For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
D D7
Set your mind on the things which are above,
G D
Not on the things which are on the earth.
Bm
For you died, and your life is
Em A7 D
Hidden with Christ in God.
Come and let us return to Jehovah (Hosea 6:1-3)
Scripture: Direct Declaration
Seeking: Hunger and Pursuit
God: Presence and Knowing
NS 739 | Guitar: capo 1, play in D | Key: E♭ Major | Time: 4/4
D G
Come and let us return to Jehovah;
Bm A
For He has torn us, but He will heal us,
D G Bm
And He has stricken us, but He will bind us up.
A G
He will enliven us after two days;
A D Bm
And on the third day He will raise us up,
G A D D7
And we will live in His presence.
G A D Bm
On the third day He will raise us up,
G A G
And we will live in His presence.
D G
Therefore let us know,
Bm A
Let us pursue knowing Jehovah;
D G
Therefore let us know,
Bm A
Let us pursue knowing Jehovah:
G A D Bm
His going forth is as sure as the dawn
G A D D7
And He will come to us as the rain
G A D Bm
As the late rain which waters the earth.
G A
Therefore let us know,
D G D
Let us pursue knowing Jehovah.
Come Forward
Scripture: Direct Declaration
NS 375 | Guitar: capo 1, play in D | Key: E♭ Major | Time: 4/4
D A
For we do not have a High Priest who cannot
Bm G
be touched with the feeling of our weaknesses,
D A Bm
but One who has been tempted in all respects like us,
G
yet without sin, yet without sin.
D A
Let us therefore come forward
Bm G
with boldness to the throne of grace
D A Bm
that we may receive mercy and find grace
G D
for timely help.
Come into my heart, O Lord Jesus [Hymnal H 1061 (classic tune)]
Prayer: Calling and Communion
Gospel: Redemption and Forgiveness
H 1061 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 6/4 | Meter: 9.7.9.7. with chorus.
D A
Come into my heart, O Lord Jesus,
A7 D
Come into my heart, I pray;
D7 G
My soul is so troubled and weary,
E E7 A7
Come into my heart, today.
D
Into my heart, into my heart,
A A7D
Come into my heart, Lord Jesus;
G D A D
Come in today, come in to stay,
G Em A7D
Come into my heart, Lord Jesus.
Come into my heart, O Lord Jesus,
I need Thee through life’s dreary way;
The burden of sin is so heavy,
Come into my heart to stay.
Into my heart, into my heart,
Come into my heart, Lord Jesus;
Come in today, come in to stay,
Come into my heart, Lord Jesus.
Come into my heart, O Lord Jesus,
Now cleanse and illumine my soul;
Fill me with Thy wonderful Spirit,
Come in and take full control.
Into my heart, into my heart,
Come into my heart, Lord Jesus;
Come in today, come in to stay,
Come into my heart, Lord Jesus.
Come into my heart, O Lord Jesus [Songbase 485]
Prayer: Calling and Communion
Songbase 485
1
D A
Come into my heart, O Lord Jesus,
A7 D
Come into my heart, I pray;
D7 G
My soul is so troubled and weary,
E E7 A A7
Come into my heart, today.
D
Into my heart, into my heart,
A G D
Come into my heart, Lord Jesus;
G D Em D
Come in today, come in to stay,
G Em A D
Come into my heart, Lord Jesus.
2
Come into my heart, O Lord Jesus,
I need Thee through life's dreary way;
The burden of sin is so heavy,
Come into my heart to stay.
3
Come into my heart, O Lord Jesus,
Now cleanse and illumine my soul;
Fill me with Thy wonderful Spirit,
Come in and take full control.
Come, Lord Jesus [Hymnal NS 285]
Church: Body Life and Building
Prayer: Calling and Communion
Comfort: Trust and Rest
NS 285 | Guitar: no capo, play in D | Key: D Major | Time: 3/4
D G D A D
As we become the same as Christ
F♯m G Asus4A
In life, nature, expression, and function,
D G A Bm
We are qualified to work with Him
Em7A7
For His Body.
D A D
As we trust in the Lord helplessly,
F♯m G A
Depend on Him as our love and strength,
D G A Bm
And listen to His speaking,
G A G
Our hope is to be raptured
F♯m Bm D A7 D
Through the redemption of our body.
A
And our prayer is—
Bm G Asus4
"Come, Lord Jesus!"
A
And our prayer is—
Bm G D A
"Come, Lord Jesus!"
Bm G D G
"Come, Lord Jesus!
Em7 A7 D
Lord Jesus, come!"
Come, Lord Jesus [Hymnal NS 285 (tune 5)]
Church: Body Life and Building
Prayer: Calling and Communion
Comfort: Trust and Rest
NS 285 (tune 5) | Guitar: no capo, play in D | Key: D Major | Time: 3/4
D G D A D
As we become the same as Christ
F♯m G Asus4A
In life, nature, expression, and function,
D G A Bm
We are qualified to work with Him
Em7A7
For His Body.
D A D
As we trust in the Lord helplessly,
F♯m G A
Depend on Him as our love and strength,
D G A Bm
And listen to His speaking,
G A G
Our hope is to be raptured
F♯m Bm D A7 D
Through the redemption of our body.
A
And our prayer is—
Bm G Asus4
"Come, Lord Jesus!"
A
And our prayer is—
Bm G D A
"Come, Lord Jesus!"
Bm G D G
"Come, Lord Jesus!
Em7 A7 D
Lord Jesus, come!"
Conflict today is fierce
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
Comfort: Trust and Rest
Kingdom: Overcoming and Watchfulness
H 893 | Guitar: capo 1, play in D | Key: E♭ Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: 6.6.8.6.D.
D G
Conflict today is fierce,
D A
The strength of Satan more;
D E7 A
The cry of battle calling now
E7 A
Is louder than before.
A7 D G
The rebel voice of hell
E7 A
E'en stronger now becomes;
A7 D A D
But list, the midnight cry resounds,
G A7 D
Behold, I quickly come!
Trials more bitter grow,
The fighting doth enlarge;
Hell’s forces rally all their pow’rs
And gather for the charge.
Yet while we wait and watch
And feel the war severe,
We hear the joyful song ring out,
Jesus, the Lord, is near!
’Tis harder at the end
The word to testify,
For Satan fights with all his pow’r
Our witness to defy.
Much greater strength we need
The foe to overcome;
How happy when the Lord we see
And all our sighing’s done!
Who then will forward go
Strong in His mighty power?
Who then will firmly trust the Lord
Until the vict’ry hour;
Till with the conqu’rors blest,
The triumph song’s begun?
That man will then rejoice to hear,
Behold, I quickly come!
Who then will choose God’s best,
And take the narrow track,
Though passing thru the wildest storms,
Yet never turning back?
Who now will dare press on,
Enduring pain and fear?
All such will then rejoice to see
Jesus, the Lord, is near!
Though deep the darkness be
We still would onward go,
Till we the day of rapture greet
And glory ’round shall glow.
’Tis there we’ll see the Lord,
And Satan overcome;
The overcomers will rejoice,
Jesus, the Lord, has come!
Crazy lovers of Jesus
Christ: Love and Attraction
NS 108 | Guitar: capo 1, play in D | Key: E♭ Major | Time: 4/4
D Em
Your sweetness is just a taste of enjoyment.
A7 D
Your beauty is simply my heart's attraction.
D7 G
Your radiance has captured me.
A7 D
Your eyes draw things out of me.
Bm Em7 A7 D
I want to daily kiss You and hold on to You.
Em A7
O Jesus, I'm crazy loving You.
D Bm
O Jesus, I'm crazy loving You.
G A
O Jesus, I'm crazy loving You
D D7
Until myself is no more.
Em A7
O Jesus, I'm crazy loving You.
D Bm
O Jesus, I'm crazy loving You.
G A7
O Jesus, I'm crazy loving You
D
'Til I'm lost in You.
Forgetting all that I’m outwardly doing.
Forgetting all of my thoughts of improving.
You only want to be loved,
I give my love unto You;
A crazy lover of Christ, I’m jumping for joy.
O Jesus, I’m crazy loving You.
O Jesus, I’m crazy loving You.
O Jesus, I’m crazy loving You
Until myself is no more.
O Jesus, I’m crazy loving You.
O Jesus, I’m crazy loving You.
O Jesus, I’m crazy loving You
’Til I’m lost in You.
Yes, my life’s just to love You with my whole being.
Yes, my work’s just to love You with my whole being.
Loving You is my pleasure,
Loving You is my service,
Loving You is my motive and also my will.
O Jesus, I’m crazy loving You.
O Jesus, I’m crazy loving You.
O Jesus, I’m crazy loving You
Until myself is no more.
O Jesus, I’m crazy loving You.
O Jesus, I’m crazy loving You.
O Jesus, I’m crazy loving You
’Til I’m lost in You.
O my Love, You’ve blinded me towards all things.
O my Love, You make the world simply nothing.
Just let me see You alone,
Just make me need You alone;
None other is there for me, it’s Jesus alone!
O Jesus, I’m crazy loving You.
O Jesus, I’m crazy loving You.
O Jesus, I’m crazy loving You
Until myself is no more.
O Jesus, I’m crazy loving You.
O Jesus, I’m crazy loving You.
O Jesus, I’m crazy loving You
’Til I’m lost in You.
Create in me a clean heart, O God [Hymnal NS 51]
Scripture: Direct Declaration
Consecration: Purity and Single Heart
Transformation: Inner Life and Growth
NS 51 | Guitar: no capo, play in G | Key: G Major | Time: 4/4
G Bm C D Create in me a clean heart, O God, G D And renew a right spirit within me. G Bm C D Create in me a clean heart, O God, G D G And renew a right spirit within me. C D Em Cast me not away from Thy presence; C Am D G7 Take not Thy holy Spirit from me. C D G D Em Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation; C Am D D7 G And renew a right spirit within me.
Create in me a clean heart, O God [Songbase 655]
Consecration: Purity and Single Heart
Scripture: Direct Declaration
Transformation: Inner Life and Growth
Songbase 655
# Psa. 51:10-12
G Bm Am7 D
Create in me a clean heart, O God,
G Bm
And renew a right spirit within [Am7-D]me.
G Bm Am7 D
Create in me a clean heart, O God,
G D
And renew a right spirit within [G-G7]me.
C D G Em
Cast me not away from Thy presence;
C D
Take not Thy holy Spirit from [G-G7]me.
C D G G/F# Em
Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation,
C D
And renew a right spirit within [C-G]me.
Cup of Christ
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
Prayer: Morning Watch and Daily Contact
NS 605 | Guitar: capo 1, play in D | Key: E♭ Major | Time: 4/4
D G
Have you had your cup, your cup of Christ in the morning?
A G
Start your day with a little restoring
D G
With Christ as your new beginning.
A G A7
What better way to start than to start the day singing?
G A
Turn, turn your heart in the morning,
D A Bm D
Take His blood, be washed from all things;
G A
Nothing's too big or small for Him,
G A
He's righteous and He will forgive;
G A D
Exercise your spirit in this way.
Have you had your cup, your cup of Christ in the morning?
Start your day with a little restoring
With Christ as your life-giving drink.
He’ll fill your cup, He’ll fill you up, until you sink in Christ.
Drink, drink up Christ in the morning,
Drink the One who’s overflowing
In your heart, from the throne He’s flowing
To reach you. With the tree that’s growing
To cherish, to nourish, to refresh, to supply you.
Have you had your cup, your cup of Christ in the morning?
Start your day with a little restoring
With Christ as the heavenly air.
Just by one simple prayer, you can breathe Him anywhere.
Call, call His name in the morning,
Join yourself to the One who’s soaring,
Transcending over everything,
Just call His name and breathe Him in.
Don’t think; the breath knows where to go.
Have you had your cup, your cup of Christ in the morning?
Start your day with a little restoring
With Christ as your first and best love.
Let Him love you, He’s really good at recovering you.
Love, love your Lord in the morning,
Open wide to His adorning
By loving you, making home in you,
Just love your Lord with all your heart,
With all your soul, with all your mind and strength.
Days grew dark, O God
Comfort: Trust and Rest
NS 861 | Guitar: no capo, play in D | Key: D Major | Time: 4/4
D
Days grew dark, O God,
F♯m
Cords of Sheol surrounded me;
Em A
The snares of death came forth,
D
Destruction had assailed on me;
Bm
And in my deep distress
D
I called upon His name.
Em A
He heard my voice, descended down
A7 D
And saved me by His hand.
Bm
I will call on You,
D G
For You will answer me.
D Em A
God hears me, speak to Thee,
A7 D
My refuge's in Your love.
God is my retreat,
I’m the pupil of His eye.
My crag, my rock, my shield,
My strength is God in Him I lie.
The shadow of His wings
Is now the place I hide;
His presence here, my comfort here,
All by one simple word.
I will call on You,
For You will answer me.
God hears me, speak to Thee,
My refuge’s in Your love.
God, I know one thing:
You’re the song within my heart.
You are a boundless stream,
You flow in me to my delight.
Oh just fill me now,
Satisfaction’s in Your life.
I want to stay, here with You,
Salvation’s in Your name.
I will call on You,
For You will answer me.
God hears me, speak to Thee,
My refuge’s in Your love.
Days grew dark, oh God
Comfort: Trust and Rest
Songbase 10 | Capo: 2
1
C
Days grew dark, oh God
Em
Cords of Sheol surrounded me
Dm G
The snares of death came forth
C
Destruction had assailed on me
Am
And in my deep distress
C
I called upon His name
Dm G G7
He heard my voice, descended down
C
And saved me by His hand
Am C
I will call on You
F C
For You will answer me
Dm G G7
God hears me, speak to Thee
C
My refuge’s in Your love
2
God is my retreat
I’m the pupil of His eye
My crag, my rock, my shield
My strength is God, in Him I lie
The shadow of His wings
Is now the place I hide
His presence here, my comfort here
All by one simple word
3
God I know one thing
You’re the song within my heart
You are a boundless stream
You flow in me to my delight
Oh just fill me now
Satisfaction’s in Your life
I want to stay, here with You
Salvation’s in Your name
Dearest Lord, You’ve called us here [Songbase 715]
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
Christ: Love and Attraction
Songbase 715
1
G Em
Dearest Lord You’ve called us here
C D
And opened up Your heart.
G Em
Oh, the joy to hear Your call
C D
And enter in the Ark.
G Em
Saving us from day to day.
C D
O Lord, this is Your way.
G Em
In Yourself we stay afloat,
C D G G7
Above this wicked age today.
C D G
Thank You Lord, in Your eyes we find
Em
grace.
C D
And with open hearts we come to [G-G7]You.
C D G Em
Regardless what our friends might say to us or do,
C D
O Lord Jesus, we love [G C G]You!
2
Seeking of this age to taste
And of it have a part.
If we only knew, dear Lord,
The ways we grieve Your heart.
We would come and turn to You
With a repenting heart.
And would give ourselves to be
With You, O Lord, inside the Ark.
3
Praise You, Lord! We’re safe in You,
Outside death waters pour.
Many things that I once loved
Are on the ocean floor.
Keep us open to You, Lord;
Don’t let us miss the mark!
Hallelujah! Praise the Lord!
We’re here within the church, the ark!
Dearest Lord, You’ve called us here [Hymnal NS 97]
Christ: Love and Attraction
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
Church: Body Life and Building
NS 97 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4
D Bm
Dearest Lord, You've called us here,
G A
And opened up Your heart.
D Bm
O the joy to hear Your call
G A
And enter in the Ark.
D Bm
Saving us from day to day
G A
O Lord, this is Your way.
D Bm
In Yourself we stay afloat,
G A D7
Above this wicked age today.
G A D Bm
Thank You Lord, in Your eyes we find grace,
G A D7
And with open hearts we come to You.
G A D A Bm
Regardless what our friends might say to us or do,
Em A A7 D
O Lord Jesus, we love You.
Seeking of this age to taste,
And of it have a part.
If we only knew, dear Lord,
The ways we grieve Your heart.
We would come and turn to You
With a repenting heart,
And would give ourselves to be
With you, O Lord, inside the Ark.
Thank You Lord, in Your eyes we find grace,
And with open hearts we come to You.
Regardless what our friends might say to us or do,
O Lord Jesus, we love You.
Praise You Lord, we’re safe in You;
Outside death-waters pour.
Many things that I once loved
Are on the ocean floor.
Keep us open to You Lord,
Don’t let us miss the mark.
Hallelujah, praise the Lord,
We’re here within the church, the Ark.
Thank You Lord, in Your eyes we find grace,
And with open hearts we come to You.
Regardless what our friends might say to us or do,
O Lord Jesus, we love You.
Deep down in my heart
Christ: Love and Attraction
Songbase 11749 | Capo: 1
D Bm
Do you love your Jesus
G A D
Deep down in your heart?
D Bm
Yes! I love my Jesus
G A D
Deep down in my heart
D Bm
Deep, deep, oh deep, down, down
G A D
Deep down in my heart
A
I love my Jesus!
D Bm
Deep, deep, oh deep down, down
G A D
Deep down in my heart
Did the mountains and the trees just happen
Gospel: Redemption and Forgiveness
C 33 | Time: 4/4
Did the mountains and the trees just happen? Were the flowers always there? Did the stars put themselves in the sky? No! God put them there. Did the lions and the bears just happen? Were the birds always in the air? Did the fish put themselves in the sea? No! God put them there.
Dig away, dig away, dig away
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
H 1214 | Guitar: capo 3, play in G | Key: B♭ Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: 9.10.9.10. with chorus.
G D G
Dig away, dig away, dig away,
C D7 G
Condemnation in my heart dig away!
D G
Dig away, dig away, dig away,
C D7 G
Condemnation in my heart dig away!
G7 C G
All the guilt has to go
C D D7
That His life may flow... Hallelujah!
G D G
Dig away, dig away, dig away,
C D7 G
Condemnation in my heart dig away!
Dig away, dig away, dig away,
All my vain imaginations dig away!
Dig away, dig away, dig away,
All my vain imaginations dig away!
All my dreams have to go
That His life may flow... Hallelujah!
Dig away, dig away, dig away,
All my vain imaginations dig away!
Dig away, dig away, dig away,
All my troublesome emotions dig away!
Dig away, dig away, dig away,
All my troublesome emotions dig away!
All self love has to go
That His life may flow... Hallelujah!
Dig away, dig away, dig away,
All my troublesome emotions dig away!
Dig away, dig away, dig away,
All resistance in my will dig away!
Dig away, dig away, dig away,
All resistance in my will dig away!
All self will has to go
That His life may flow... Hallelujah!
Dig away, dig away, dig away,
All resistance in my will dig away!
Dig away, dig away, dig away,
All self seeking in my heart dig away!
Dig away, dig away, dig away,
All self seeking in my heart dig away!
All my hopes have to go
That His life may flow... Hallelujah!
Dig away, dig away, dig away,
All self seeking in my heart dig away!
Life can flow, praise the Lord, life can flow!
From the fountain in my heart life can flow!
Life can flow, praise the Lord, life can flow!
From the fountain in my heart life can flow!
When my heart’s wholly free,
Christ can flow through me... Hallelujah!
Life can flow, praise the Lord, life can flow!
From the fountain in my heart life can flow!
How could a country girl like me [Hymnal LB 82]
Church: Bride and New Man
Gospel: Redemption and Forgiveness
LB 82 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4
D A
How could a country girl like me
Bm F♯
Become Your match— Your bride to be?
G D Bm
You're holy and You are divine
Em A
But I'm fallen and human.
D A
Without You, Lord, I have no chance
Bm F♯
To be like You in this romance.
G D Bm
But You chose me ere the world began
Em A A7 D
Nothing could change Your plan.
A
This divine romance
Bm F♯
Is My heart's deep plan.
G D Bm
I became a lowly man
Em A
To court My country girl.
D A
Nothing could deter,
Bm F♯
Nothing can alter
G D Bm
My eternal love for her;
Em A7 D
I'll gain My country girl.
No man or angel ever knew
This secret hidden deep in You
That You desired to be one with man
Before the world began.
Though sin came in to ruin me
Through Satan’s scheme and subtlety
Nothing could break Your love for me
To gain me totally.
This divine romance
Is My heart’s deep plan,
I became a lowly man
To court My country girl.
Nothing could deter,
Nothing can alter
My eternal love for her;
I’ll gain My country girl.
As King of kings You became a man,
You died for me—I’ve been redeemed,
In resurrection made us queen
To marry You, my King.
From death You ’rose and entered me,
I now possess Your divinity;
In life and nature we’re the same:
Both human and divine.
In Your love I’m drawn,
To You I belong;
I am not my own, Lord,
I’m Yours alone.
By Your love I’m drawn,
In Your name I’m charmed,
And Your Person captured me,
For I’ve been kissed by Thee.
Lord, in this close sweet fellowship,
Lord, be with me so intimate,
So personal and affectionate;
A sweet relationship.
Lord, daily change my inward being
Lord, all my heart possessing
In all my being—transforming
To be Your bride and queen.
In Your love I’m drawn,
To You I belong;
I am not my own, Lord,
I’m Yours alone.
By Your love I’m drawn,
In Your name I’m charmed,
And Your Person captured me,
For I’ve been kissed by Thee.
After breakfast on the seashore [Hymnal NS 648]
Christ: Love and Attraction
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
Comfort: Trust and Rest
NS 648 | Guitar: no capo, play in C | Key: C Major | Time: 4/4
C G C
After breakfast on the seashore,
Dm7 C G
Jesus set about to restore
Dm7 C G
Peter's love, that he would henceforth
Not trust himself,
C G C
He committed some big failures,
Dm7 C G
Three times denying the Savior,
Dm7 C G
Then leading others to waver,
Yet Jesus said...
Am F G
Do you love me? Feed my lambs,
Am F C G
Do you love me? Shepherd my sheep,
F E7 Am F
Do you love me?
C G C
Then give My sheep something to eat.
We, like Peter, all have stumbled,
Such defeats make our strength crumble,
Our once proud hearts become humble,
We are so low,
In these moments the Lord comes in,
Seeking our love and affection,
As we listen, we can hear Him
Saying to us...
In these days the Lord is hindered
Because of a lack of shepherds
Who dispense the milk of the Word
To the lost sheep,
He needs man’s cooperation,
To let Him shepherd from within,
Will you be one who is open
And say to Him...
Lord, I love You! I’ll feed Your lambs,
Lord I love You! I’ll shepherd Your sheep,
Lord I love You!
I’ll give Your sheep something to eat.
Don’t you know? Don’t you know [Songbase 3434]
Prayer: Calling and Communion
Christ: Love and Attraction
Consecration: Absolute Offering
Songbase 3434 | Capo: 2
### Original Lyrics
1
C Am
Don’t you know? Don’t you know?
F C
Jesus Christ is in you.
Am
He is near, He is here—
G G7
He is in you!
C Am
He’s within, speak to Him,
F C
Pour out your love on Him.
F G C C7
He is waiting for you to speak to Him...
F C
Tell Him you love Him! Oh, just love Him!
Am D7 G7
He is this wonderful Person in you!
C Am
Don’t forget, don’t forget,
F C
That you are not alone,
F G7
And then through you, His life will be made [C-F-C]known.
2
Don’t forget, don’t forget,
That the Lord is in you.
He’s not far like the stars,
No, He’s in you.
If you fall, just recall:
There’s a Person in you.
Then with His strength you will rise up anew.
#"From my youth I have sought to know how to live the Christian life, how to be holy, and how to be victorious. I have read many Christian publications on this subject. Eventually, I found out that not one of the ways presented in these books was really prevailing. According to my own experience, only the way of remembering that He is within us really works. The problem we have is that we often forget that He is within us. During our daily life, we just do not remember that the Lord as another One is with us. But when we do remember and realize that He is within us, everything is okay."
#—Experience and Growth in Life, message 30
### Additional Chorus
### Original Lyrics
1
C Am
Don’t you know? Don’t you know?
F C
Jesus Christ is in you.
Am
He is near, He is here—
G G7
He is in you!
C Am
He’s within, speak to Him,
F C
Pour out your love on Him.
F G C C7
He is waiting for you to speak to Him...
F C
O Lord, I love You! I just love You!
Am D7 G7
You are this wonderful Person in me!
C Am
I won’t forget, won’t forget,
F C
That I am not alone,
F G7
And then through me, Your life will be made [C-F-C]known.
2
Don’t forget, don’t forget,
That the Lord is in you.
He’s not far like the stars,
No, He’s in you.
If you fall, just recall:
There’s a Person in you.
Then with His strength you will rise up anew.
Don’t you know? Don’t you know [Hymnal NS 771]
Prayer: Calling and Communion
NS 771 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 3/4
D Bm
Don't you know? Don't you know?
G D
Jesus Christ is in you.
Bm
He is near, He is here—
A A7
He is in you!
D Bm
He's within, speak to Him,
G D
Pour out your love on Him.
G A7 D7
He is waiting for you to speak to Him...
G D
Tell Him you love Him! Oh, just love Him!
Bm A7
He is this wonderful Person in you!
D Bm
Don't forget, don't forget,
G D
That you are not alone,
G A7 D
And then through you, His life will be made known.
Don’t forget, don’t forget,
That the Lord is in you.
He’s not far like the stars,
No, He’s in you.
If you fall, just recall:
There’s a Person in you.
Then with His strength you will rise up anew.
Tell Him you love Him! Oh, just love Him!
He is this wonderful Person in you!
Don’t forget, don’t forget,
That you are not alone,
And then through you, His life will be made known.
Drink! A river pure and clear that’s flowing from the throne
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
H 1151 | Guitar: capo 1, play in G | Key: A♭ Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: Peculiar Meter.
G
Drink! A river pure and clear that's flowing from the throne;
C G
Eat! The tree of life with fruits abundant, richly grown;
C
Look! No need of lamp nor sun nor moon to keep it bright, for
G D7 G
Here there is no night!
Do come, oh, do come,
G7
Says Spirit and the Bride:
C
Do come, oh, do come,
G
Let him that heareth, cry.
Do come, oh, do come,
C
Let him who thirsts and will
G D7 G
Take freely the water of life!
Christ, our river, Christ, our water, springing from within;
Christ, our tree, and Christ, the fruits, to be enjoyed therein,
Christ, our day, and Christ, our light, and Christ, our morningstar:
Christ, our everything!
Do come, oh, do come,
Says Spirit and the Bride:
Do come, oh, do come,
Let him that heareth, cry.
Do come, oh, do come,
Let him who thirsts and will
Take freely the water of life!
We are washing all our robes the tree of life to eat;
“O Lord, Amen, Hallelujah!”—Jesus is so sweet!
We our spirits exercise, and thus experience Christ.
What a Christ have we!
Do come, oh, do come,
Says Spirit and the Bride:
Do come, oh, do come,
Let him that heareth, cry.
Do come, oh, do come,
Let him who thirsts and will
Take freely the water of life!
Now we have a home so bright that outshines the sun,
Where the brothers all unite and truly are one.
Jesus gets us all together, Him we now display
In the local church.
Do come, oh, do come,
Says Spirit and the Bride:
Do come, oh, do come,
Let him that heareth, cry.
Do come, oh, do come,
Let him who thirsts and will
Take freely the water of life!
In Genesis we see, God’s desire being [Hymnal NS 777]
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
NS 777 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4
D A Bm F♯m
In Genesis we see, God’s desire being
G Em7 A
For man to eat the tree of life.
A7 D A Bm F♯m
After Adam was created, the first thing that God wanted
G Em7 A
Was for him to eat but to eat what?
A7 D A G A
Eat God, eat the Lord, eat Him in the Holy Word.
D F♯m Em7 A
He’s the Lamb who reduced Himself, and the tree of life.
D A G A
Leave your concepts behind and God’s concept you will find:
G A7 D
All He wants is for you to eat Him.
In Exodus we see, God’s desire being
For man to eat the Lamb.
As a creature so small, He’s approachable to all;
This Lamb is God Himself.
Eat God, eat the Lord, eat Him in the Holy Word.
He’s the Lamb who reduced Himself, and the tree of life.
Leave your concepts behind and God’s concept you will find:
All He wants is for you to eat Him.
Everything is in the Breath
Christ: Indwelling and Home
NS 757 | Guitar: capo 1, play in D | Key: E♭ Major | Time: 4/4
D F♯m
Everything is in the Breath, O Lord! (Exo. 30)
G A D
Though I don't know what I need, You know. (Rom. 8:26)
F♯m
I don't believe in what I feel or am—
G A D7
I believe the Breath in me who can.
G A
I can't live without Thee, Jesus,
D Bm
As breath to me.
G A D D7
Lord, I breathe me out and breathe Thee in. (Lam. 3:55-56)
G A
I adore Thee, precious Jesus—
D Bm
How rich and free! (Rom. 10:12)
G A D
Come in, and live in me.
Exercise the spirit (Meetings)
Transformation: Inner Life and Growth
H 866 | Guitar: no capo, play in D | Key: D Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: 6.5.6.5.
D A D
Exercise the spirit!
E7 A
Human thought reject;
D G
Meet with one another,
D A7 D
Body life respect.
Exercise the spirit!
All the forms forsake;
Share with one another,
Each of Christ partake.
Exercise the spirit!
Natural sense renounce;
Serve with one another,
Christ the Lord announce.
Exercise the spirit!
Soulish life deny;
Helping one another,
On the Lord rely.
Freed within the spirit
From self-righteousness,
From self-condemnation
And self-consciousness.
Freed within the spirit
From self-will and pride,
From self-love and glory,
All to override.
Exercise the spirit,
Victory to claim
By the blood which cleanses
And the mighty Name.
Exercise the spirit
Thus to touch the Lord;
Ever by the spirit
Take Him thru His Word.
It is by the spirit
Christ is testified;
It is by the spirit
Man is satisfied.
Exercise the spirit!
This is what we need!
Exercise the spirit!
May the Lord so lead!
Fallen, that’s the way we all begin
Church: Bride and New Man
Songbase 319 (tune 0)
### Original version
1
D G A D
Fallen, that’s the way we all begin:
D G A D
Imprisoned by the evil fate we’re in.
D G A D
How can we from this hard world of sin
A A7
be saved?
G A D
Just by calling Jesus, Jesus, Jesus!
G A D
Every moment, each day!
G A D
Calling on the name of Jesus—
Em A
We're finding is the way.
It's J[G-D]esus! Lord J[G-D]esus!
2
Even though we love the Lord so much,
Somehow, it seems we get out of touch
with Jesus, how can we be freed from such
distress?
3
Sometimes we know we aren’t being real.
Then times, we just live by how we feel.
Is there some way we could ever deal
with self?
4
Christians, scattered throughout all the earth
Are wondering—Lord, where is Your bride of worth?
How can all those of the second birth
be one?
### Extended version
1
D G A D
Fallen, that’s the way we all begin:
D G A D
Imprisoned by the evil fate we’re in.
D G A D
How can we from this hard world of sin
A A7
be saved?
G A D
Just by calling Jesus, Jesus, Jesus!
G A D
Every moment, each day!
G A D
Calling on the name of Jesus—
Em A
We're finding is the way.
It's J[G-D]esus! Lord J[G-D]esus!
2
Even though we love the Lord so much,
Somehow, it seems we get out of touch
with Jesus, how can we be freed from such
distress?
3
Sometimes we know we aren’t being real.
Then times, we just live by how we feel.
Is there some way we could ever deal
with self?
4
Christians, scattered throughout all the earth
Are wondering—Lord, where is Your bride of worth?
How can all those of the second birth
be one?
5
Calling, you’ll find this will fill your lack.
And calling, is going to bring the Bridegroom back.
Let’s all, stand upon this glorious fact
today!
Fill My Cup, Lord
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
NS 340 | Guitar: capo 3, play in G | Key: B♭ Major | Time: 4/4
G Am
Like the woman at the well, I was seeking
D D7 G
For things that could not satisfy.
G7 C Am
And then I heard my Savior speaking—
D D7 G
"Draw from My well that never shall run dry."
D7 G
Fill my cup Lord;
D
I lift it up Lord;
Am D7 G
Come and quench this thirsting of my soul.
G7 C Am
Bread of Heaven, feed me till I want no more.
D D7 G
Fill my cup, fill it up and make me whole.
There are millions in this world who are seeking
For pleasures earthly goods afford.
But none can match the wondrous treasure
That I find in Jesus Christ my Lord.
Fill my cup, Lord;
I lift it up Lord;
Come and quench this thirsting of my soul.
Bread of Heaven, feed me till I want no more.
Fill my cup, fill it up and make me whole.
So my brother if the things that this world gives you
Leave hungers that won’t pass away,
My blessed Lord will come and save you
If you kneel to Him and humbly pray—
Fill my cup, Lord;
I lift it up Lord;
Come and quench this thirsting of my soul.
Bread of Heaven, feed me till I want no more.
Fill my cup, fill it up and make me whole.
For her
Church: Bride and New Man
Church: Body Life and Building
NS 352 | Guitar: capo 1, play in D | Key: E♭ Major | Time: 4/4
D Bm
Don't you want to know your God?
F♯m G
What's hidden in His heart for you?
D G
How much He longs for you to come
Em7 A
And open up—
D A
To let Him in to every part
F♯7 Bm
Let Him reveal what's on His heart
G A D7
What was the joy set before Him?
Bm D
It was for her the church— His bride
G Bm
It was for her, willingly He died
G A
She is the joy deep in His heart
Bm G
His masterpiece—
A7 D
His counterpart.
The Lord chose you to be a part
Of His great plan, His work of art.
What wonder! What a privilege!
To satisfy
His yearning to share all He is—
Divine, unsearchable riches!
What wisdom, multifarious expressed!
It was for her the church—His bride
It was for her, willingly He died
She is the joy deep in His heart
His masterpiece—
His counterpart.
As we enjoy and enter in
To all He is then we’ll begin
To understand the feeling in
His heart toward us.
What love that motivated Him
To come to us, despite our sin
Why did He go and sell all that He had?
It was for her the church—His bride
It was for her, willingly He died
She is the joy deep in His heart
His masterpiece—
His counterpart.
For I’m persuaded to believe
Salvation: Assurance and Joy
Songbase 651 (tune 0)
### Original
# Rom. 8:38-39, 28
D
For I’m persuaded to believe
D7
Nothing can separate us
G D
From the wonderful love of God;
[]For the Lord who has called us
Bm
According to His purpose
E7 A7
Works all things together for good;
D
Neither height, nor depth,
D7
Nor principalities,
G D
Things present, nor things to come,
G E7
Though the devil hate us,
D G
He can never separate us
E7 A7 D
From the wonderful love of God.
### Added verses
# Rom. 8:38-39, 28
D
For I’m persuaded to believe
D7
Nothing can separate us
G D
From the wonderful love of God;
[]For the Lord who has called us
Bm
According to His purpose
E7 A7
Works all things together for good;
D
Neither height, nor depth,
D7
Nor principalities,
G D
Things present, nor things to come,
G E7
Though the devil hate us,
D G
He can never separate us
E7 A7 D
From the wonderful love of God.
D
Well, while down here you travel
You may never have a lot of silver and a lot of gold
Trouble overtake you,
Your friends, they may forsake you
And leave you here to weep alone
But we call on Jesus
We know that He sees us in our every trying hour
From the windows up above,
He sends down His love
And He keeps us with His Heavenly power
Now don't you be a doubter
Come on and be a shouter
Take hold of the Master's hand
Because His love is wider
And is higher than the sky or anything made by man
And though trouble ay depress you
His love will caress you
Throw your heavy burdens all away
With loving arms, He will strengthen
Long suffering He will lengthen
Now, to keep you till the judgment day
From my spirit within flows a fountain of life
Transformation: Inner Life and Growth
Hope: Glory and Appearing
Christ: Indwelling and Home
H 1191 | Guitar: capo 3, play in G | Key: B♭ Major | Time: 3/4 | Meter: 12.8.12.8. with chorus.
G C
From my spirit within flows a fountain of life—
D D7
The Triune God flowing in me;
G C
God the Father's the source, Christ the Son is the course,
D D7 G
And the Spirit imparts life to me.
D G
Lord, I treasure the sweet flow of life,
C G
And my soul- life at last I lay down;
C
O Lord, deepen the pure flow of life;
G D7 G
At Your coming may life be my crown.
In the fresh, tender grass Jesus makes me lie down;
He leads me by waters of rest;
No more struggle and strain; all self-effort is vain;
In the flow I am perfectly blessed.
Lord, I treasure the sweet flow of life,
And my soul-life at last I lay down;
O Lord, deepen the pure flow of life;
At Your coming may life be my crown.
Jesus called me one day to the Holiest Place,
To live in His presence divine;
Hallelujah, I’ve heard an encouraging word:
“Abide—you’re a branch in the vine.”
Lord, I treasure the sweet flow of life,
And my soul-life at last I lay down;
O Lord, deepen the pure flow of life;
At Your coming may life be my crown.
From the time I spoke Your name [Hymnal NS 168]
Salvation: Assurance and Joy
NS 168 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4
D G D
From the time I spoke Your name,
G D
Lord, my life's not been the same
Bm Em7 A7
Since I called on the only One who'd save me.
D G D
When forsaken, in despair—
G D
Who'd have thought that You'd be there!
A7 D7
Now I've found out, Jesus, You're alive!
G
Now my eyes begin to see
D
I'm living as I ought to be,
G Em7
As this turning, burning God
A7
moves in my heart...
D G D
I don't care now how I feel;
G D
I just know that this is real,
A7 D
And I know, oh Jesus, You're alive!
All my friends might think it’s square—
Since I touched You, I don’t care—
For I’ve found You’re the only life worth living.
Though some mock and criticize,
Lord, they just don’t realize
That I’ve found out, Jesus, You’re alive!
Now my eyes begin to see
I’m living as I ought to be,
As this turning, burning God
moves in my heart...
I don’t care now how I feel;
I just know that this is real,
And I know, oh Jesus, You’re alive!
It’s no statue that I call,
Not a picture on the wall,
But a person who lives His life within me.
Wish they’d told me long before,
All You want’s an open door
And that really, Jesus, You’re alive!
Now my eyes begin to see
I’m living as I ought to be,
As this turning, burning God
moves in my heart...
I don’t care now how I feel;
I just know that this is real,
And I know, oh Jesus, You’re alive!
From the time I spoke Your name [Songbase 329]
General: Miscellaneous
Songbase 329 | Capo: 3
1
D D7
From the time I spoke Your Name,
G D
Lord, my life's not been the same
Bm Em A7
Since I called on the only One Who'd save me.
D
When forsaken, in despair—
G D
Who'd have thought that You'd be there?
A
Now I've found out, Jesus, You're al[D - D7]ive!
G
Now my eyes begin to see
D
I'm living as I ought to be,
G Em
As this turning, burning God
A A7
Moves in my heart.
D
I don't care now how I feel;
G D
I just know that this is real,
A D
And I know, O Jesus, You're alive!
2
All my friends may think it’s square,
Since I’ve touched You I don’t care,
For I’ve found You’re the only life worth living.
Though some mock and criticize,
Lord, they just don’t realize
That I’ve found out, Jesus, You’re alive!
3
It's no statue that I call,
Not a picture on the wall,
But a Person Who lives His life within me.
Wish they'd told me long before,
All You want's an open door,
And that really, Jesus, You're alive!
God has called us for His purpose [Hymnal NS 28]
God's Economy: Purpose and Consummation
Transformation: Inner Life and Growth
NS 28 | Guitar: no capo, play in D | Key: D Major | Time: 4/4
D Bm
God has called us for His purpose,
Em A
His economy so glorious,
G F♯mBm
For which He was fully processed;
Em A7
Consummated now is He!
D Bm
As the Spirit, He indwells us;
Em A
As our God allotted portion,
G F♯mBm
Working out His full salvation,
Em A7 D
Making us the same as He is.
D7 G A
Oh, may a clear, controlling vision of
F♯m Bm
The Lord's economy direct my heart,
Em A A7 D
And burn in me until my spirit's wholly set afire!
D7 G A
With spirit strong and active we'll press on
F♯m Bm
To consummate God's goal—
G A D
New Jerusalem, Hallelujah!
Jesus lived the God-man pattern,
Set the way for us to follow,
He denied His natural man and
Was obedient unto death,
Once He was the only God-man;
Now we are His duplication.
As the many grains we’re blended
As His corporate reproduction.
Oh, may a clear, controlling vision of
The Lord’s economy direct my heart,
And burn in me until my spirit’s wholly set afire!
With spirit strong and active we’ll press on
To consummate God’s goal—
New Jerusalem, Hallelujah!
Living out His resurrection,
Dying to the flesh and soul-life.
Living by the mingled spirit,
Natural man we will deny.
Now we’re living in the Body,
Every day we’re overcoming,
Striving for the peak of Zion,
Watching for our Lord’s appearing.
Oh, may a clear, controlling vision of
The Lord’s economy direct my heart,
And burn in me until my spirit’s wholly set afire!
With spirit strong and active we’ll press on
To consummate God’s goal—
New Jerusalem, Hallelujah!
God and man will have one living,
Always in the mingled spirit;
We two are incorporated
One organic entity!
This the vision of the ages
Will control our daily living
That the Lord may have His Body
Shining as the holy city.
Oh, may a clear, controlling vision of
The Lord’s economy direct my heart,
And burn in me until my spirit’s wholly set afire!
With spirit strong and active we’ll press on
To consummate God’s goal—
New Jerusalem, Hallelujah!
God has called us for His purpose [Songbase 750]
God's Economy: Purpose and Consummation
Transformation: Inner Life and Growth
Songbase 750 | Capo: 1
1
C Am
God has called us for His purpose,
Dm G
His economy so glorious,
F
For which He was fully [Em-Am]processed;
Dm G
Consummated now is He.
C Am
As the Spirit, He indwells us
Dm G
As our God-allotted portion,
F
Working out His full sal[Em-Am]vation,
Dm G C C7
Making us the same as He is.
F G
O, may a clear, controlling vision of
Em Am
The Lord’s economy direct my heart,
Dm
And burn in me until my spirit’s
G
Wholly set af[C - C7]ire!
F
With spirit strong and active
G
We’ll press on
Em Am
To consummate God’s goal—
F G
New Jerusalem, Halleluj[C-F-C]ah!
2
Jesus lived a God-man pattern,
Set the way for us to follow,
He denied His natural man and
Was obedient unto death.
Once He was the only God-man;
Now we are His duplication.
As the many grains we’re blended
As His corporate reproduction.
3
Living out His resurrection,
Dying to the flesh and soul-life,
Living by the mingled spirit,
Natural man we will deny.
Now we’re living in the Body,
Every day we’re overcoming,
Striving for the peak of Zion,
Watching for our Lord’s appearing.
4
God and man will have one living
Always in the mingled spirit;
We two are incorporated
One organic entity.
This the vision of the ages
Will control our daily living,
That the Lord may have His Body
Shining as the holy city.
God hath not promised skies always blue [Hymnal H 720 (classic tune)]
Comfort: Trust and Rest
H 720 | Guitar: capo 1, play in D | Key: E♭ Major | Time: 9/8 | Meter: 9.9.9.9. with chorus.
A7 D Em
God hath not promised skies always blue,
A7 D
Flower- strewn pathways all our lives through;
Em
God hath not promised sun without rain,
A7 D
Joy without sorrow, peace without pain.
G A7 D
But God hath promised strength for the day,
E7 A
Rest for the labor, light for the way,
A7 D D7 G
Grace for the trials, help from above,
D A7 D
Unfailing sympathy, undying love.
God hath not promised we shall not know
Toil and temptation, trouble and woe;
He hath not told us we shall not bear
Many a burden, many a care.
But God hath promised strength for the day,
Rest for the labor, light for the way,
Grace for the trials, help from above,
Unfailing sympathy, undying love.
God hath not promised smooth roads and wide,
Swift, easy travel, needing no guide;
Never a mountain, rocky and steep,
Never a river, turbid and deep.
But God hath promised strength for the day,
Rest for the labor, light for the way,
Grace for the trials, help from above,
Unfailing sympathy, undying love.
God hath not promised skies always blue [Hymnal NT 720 (new tune)]
Comfort: Trust and Rest
NT 720 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4
Bm G A
God hath not promised skies always blue,
Bm G A
Flower- strewn pathways all our lives through;
F♯m G
God hath not promised sun without rain,
D A D
Joy without sorrow, peace without pain.
G D
[C♯♭]But God hath promised strength for the day,
G Em D A
[C♯♭]Rest for the labor, light for the way,
F♯m G
Grace for the trials, help from above,
D A D
Unfailing sympathy, undying love.
God hath not promised we shall not know
Toil and temptation, trouble and woe;
He hath not told us we shall not bear
Many a burden, many a care.
But God hath promised strength for the day,
Rest for the labor, light for the way,
Grace for the trials, help from above,
Unfailing sympathy, undying love.
God hath not promised smooth roads and wide,
Swift, easy travel, needing no guide;
Never a mountain, rocky and steep,
Never a river, turbid and deep.
But God hath promised strength for the day,
Rest for the labor, light for the way,
Grace for the trials, help from above,
Unfailing sympathy, undying love.
God is love, Who sent His beloved Son [Hymnal LB 11]
Gospel: Redemption and Forgiveness
Christ: Love and Attraction
Father: Love and Source
LB 11 | Guitar: no capo, play in D | Key: D Major | Time: 4/4
D Bm F♯m G D
God is love, Who sent His beloved Son.
Em D
Man is fallen with corruption,
A D
But You sent Your dear Son.
Bm F♯m G D
God commends His kindness and love toward us,
Em D Bm D
In that while we were yet sinners
Em A7 D
Christ died for us.
Bm F♯m
God You did not spare Him,
G D
Your beloved Son.
Bm G
Father, how we praise You
D G A
For this precious One!
Who can know the love from our Father’s being?
Ears have never heard, eyes have never seen,
But Lord, I’ve been redeemed.
God is love. O God, a man You became;
A cursed man to be, God, You died for me.
Lord, You hung from a tree.
Father, You have sent Him,
Your beloved Son.
He shed His blood on Calvary.
Your love reached me.
God so loved the world that He gave us His Son.
Just believe in Him. Be not perishing,
But have eternal life.
Just believe in Him. Be not perishing,
But have eternal life.
God is love, Who sent His beloved Son [Songbase 331]
Christ: Love and Attraction
Father: Love and Source
Gospel: Redemption and Forgiveness
Songbase 331
1
C Am Em F C
God is love, Who sent His beloved Son.
Dm G C Am
Man is fallen with corruption,
Dm G C
But You sent Your dear Son.
C Am Em
God commends
F C
His kindness and love toward us,
Dm G C Am
In that while we were yet sinners
Dm G C
Christ died for us.
Am Em
God, You did not spare Him,
F C
Your beloved Son.
Am F
Father, how we praise You
C G
For this precious One!
2
Who can know
the love from our Father’s being?
Ears have never heard;
eyes have never seen,
But, Lord, I’ve been redeemed.
God is love.
O God, a man You became;
A cursed man to be, God, You died for me.
Lord, You hung from a tree.
Father, You have sent Him,
Your beloved Son.
He shed His blood on Calvary.
Your love reached me.
3
God so loved
the world that He gave us His Son.
Just believe in Him. Be not perishing,
But have eternal life.
Just believe in Him. Be not perishing,
But have eternal life.
God the Creator became a God-man [Hymnal NS 100]
Christ: Love and Attraction
NS 100 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 3/4
D A Bm A
God the Creator became a God- man,
G D E7 A
His death redeemed us for His glorious plan.
D A G A
Now in resurrection the Spirit's released
Em G
Producing the church.
D A7 D
This is God's masterpiece.
A
Lord, You are my choice.
G A
I have seen Your beauty.
Em D
I belong to You
E7 A
Now and evermore.
D A
You're my only choice
G A
Lord, You are so lovely.
Em G D A7 D
Lord I give all for Your masterpiece.
A
Lord, I love You.
G A
There is no other.
G D E7A
I'll love You always.
D A
Lord, I love You.
G A
My heart is recovered.
Em G D A7 D
Lord, I give all for Your masterpiece.
A Bm A
Thank You, Lord Jesus, for capturing me.
G D E7 A
Thank You, Lord, I now experience Thee.
D A
By feasting! Enjoying!
G A
Your Life would increase.
G
Thank You, Lord,
Em D A7 D
I'm part of God's masterpiece.
God the Creator became a God-man [Songbase 354]
Christ: Love and Attraction
Songbase 354
1
D A Bm A
God the Creator became a God-man;
G D E7 A
His death redeemed us for His glorious plan.
D A G A
Now in resurrection the Spirit’s released,
G Em
Producing the church.
A7 D
This is God’s masterpiece.
2
D A
Lord, You are my choice;
G A
I have seen Your beauty.
G D
I belong to You
E7 A
Now and evermore.
D A
You’re my only choice;
G A
Lord, You are so lovely.
G Em A7 D
Lord, I give all for Your masterpiece.
3
D A
Lord, I love You;
G A
There is no other.
G D
I’ll love You—[E7 A]always.
D A
Lord, I love You;
G A
My heart is recovered.
G Em A7 D
Lord, I give all for Your masterpiece.
4
D A Bm A
Thank You, Lord Jesus, for capturing me.
G D E7 A
Thank You, Lord, I now experience Thee.
D A G A
By feasting! Enjoying! Your Life would increase,
G
Thank You, Lord,
Em A7 D
I’m part of God’s masterpiece.
God wants someone to love Him [Hymnal NS 48]
Church: Bride and New Man
NS 48 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4
D Bm
God wants someone to love Him,
Em A
Not just someone to serve Him;
D Bm
He wants someone to love Him
Em A
As His bride.
D Bm
God wants someone to match Him,
Em A
Not just to imitate Him;
D Bm
He wants a counterpart,
G A D
One from His side.
F♯m B7 Em
For this He came down to us,
A7 D
He came to court, to woo us,
Bm Em7 A7
Away from everything, and unto Him.
F♯m B7 Em
Now we're espoused unto Him,
A7 F♯m
Pledged and betrothed unto Him;
Bm Em7A7 D
Yes, we are bound unto Him by His love.
God wants someone to love Him,
Not just someone to fear Him;
He wants a sweetheart who will
Be His bride.
God wants someone to know Him,
Not just to know about Him,
He wants someone who’ll look Him
In the eye.
For this He came down to us,
He came to court, to woo us,
Away from everything, and unto Him.
Now we’re espoused unto Him,
Pledged and betrothed unto Him;
Yes, we are bound unto Him by His love.
God wants someone to love Him [Songbase 405]
Church: Bride and New Man
Songbase 405
D Bm
God wants someone to love Him,
Em A7
Not just someone to serve him.
D Bm
He wants someone to love Him
Em A
As His bride.
D Bm
God wants someone to match Him,
Em A7
Not just to imitate Him:
D Bm
He wants a counterpart,
Em A7 D
One from His side.
F#m Bm Em
For this, He came down to us,
A7 D
He came to court, to woo us,
Bm
Away from ev’rything and
Em A
Unto Him.
F#m Bm Em
Now we’re espoused unto Him,
A7 D
Pledged and betrothed unto Him,
Bm
Yes, we are bound unto Him
Em A D
By His love.
God wants someone to love Him,
Not just someone to fear Him,
He wants a sweetheart who will
Be His bride,
God wants someone to know Him,
Not just to know about Him.
He wants someone who’ll look Him
In the eye.
God’s Dream
Christ: Indwelling and Home
Church: Bride and New Man
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
NS 476 | Guitar: no capo, play in D | Key: D Major | Time: 4/4
D Bm Em A
There's always been something hidden deep in Your heart,
D Bm Em A
Yet I had not given it one single thought,
G D Em A
I only knew that I was wand'ring, feeling lost,
G D Em A
Dreaming were You, and I was too, in the wilderness,
D F♯m G A7 D
Until one day You revealed Your dream in my heart.
Your heart’s desire is with man to mingle as one,
To dwell with man, an eternal bond to form,
’Twas for this dream You became man, uplifting man,
That God and man, heaven and earth, be joined for aye,
God’s house, heav’n’s gate, now descends, Your dream to attain.
From heav’n You came as my bread of eternal life,
By eating You, I can now enjoy Your life,
Brought to His house, the Father’s love for You is mine,
I’m joined, a branch, to You, the vine—union divine,
By bearing fruit, this relationship multiplies.
Abide in love, so His life in us may flow free,
By mutual love, His disciples we will be;
The more we’re joined, the more we’re built organically,
And by His word we’re sanctified, not of the world,
As one new man, corporate God-man living we’ll see.
O Lord, I place myself on the altar for You,
For Your desire, that Your dream may become true.
As for my life, I’d gladly dwell in a lowly tent,
To be a drink off’ring outpoured for man
God’s pillar, stand to fulfill God’s eternal plan.
God’s economy is His plan
God's Economy: Purpose and Consummation
Songbase 757
1
G
God’s economy is His plan
Bm
To dispense Himself
C A D
Into His chosen predestinated and
D7
Redeemed people
C D
As their life (as their life)
Bm Em
Their life supply (their life supply)
C D G G7
And their everything,
C D
To produce (to produce)
Bm Em
Constitute (constitute)
C A D D7
And build up the organic Body of Christ
C D G
Which consummates the New Jerusalem.
2
D
God’s eternal economy
Em Bm
Is to make man the same as He is
C G C D
In life and nature but not in the Godhead
G D
And to make Himself one with man
Em Bm
And man one with Him
C G
Thus to be enlarged
C D
And expanded in His expression
G C
That all His divine,
A D G
That all His divine attributes
C G C D G
May be expressed in human virtues.
3
C
God’s economy and goal
G D
According to His heart’s desire
G Bm C D
Are to build Himself into our being
G Bm C D
And to build us into His being
G Em C D
In order to mingle His divinity
G Em
With our humanity
C D G G7 C
Into one entity (one entity)
D G Em
The Body of Christ
C D G G7
Which consummates the New Jerusalem,
C D G
Which consummates the New Jerusalem.
God’s eternal economy
God's Economy: Purpose and Consummation
NS 180 | Guitar: no capo, play in A | Key: A Major | Time: 4/4
A E
God's eternal economy
F♯m C♯m
Is to make man the same as He is
D A
In life and nature,
D E
But not in the Godhead
A E
And to make Himself one with man
F♯m C♯m
And man one with Him
D A D E E7
Thus to be enlarged and expanded in His expression
A D E
That all His divine, that all His divine
E7 A D A E E7 A
Attributes may be expressed in human virtues.
Great is Thy faithfulness
Father: Love and Source
Prayer: Morning Watch and Daily Contact
H 19 | Guitar: no capo, play in D | Key: D Major | Time: 3/4 | Meter: 11.10.11.10. with chorus.
D G A D
"Great is Thy faithfulness," O God my Father,
G D E7 A
There is no shadow of turning with Thee;
D G D G
Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not
E D A7 D
As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be.
Em7 A D B Em7
"Great is Thy faithfulness!" "Great is Thy faithfulness!"
A D A E7A
Morning by morning new mercies I see;
D G D G
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided—
E D A7 D
"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.
“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!
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!
“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!
Guide me, O Thou gracious Savior
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
Comfort: Trust and Rest
H 391 | Guitar: no capo, play in C | Key: C Major | Time: 3/4 | Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7. with repeat.
C F C
Guide me, O Thou gracious Savior,
Dm C G7 C
Pilgrim through this barren land;
G Am C
I am weak, but Thou art mighty,
Dm C G7 C
Hold me with Thy pow'rful hand;
Bread of heaven,
F C G7 C
Feed me till I want no more;
Bread of heaven,
G C G C
Feed me till I want no more.
Open now the crystal fountain,
Whence the healing waters flow;
Let the fiery, cloudy pillar
Lead me all my journey through;
Strong Deliv’rer,
Be Thou still my strength and shield;
Strong Deliv’rer,
Be Thou still my strength and shield.
Hast thou heard Him, seen Him, known Him
Christ: Love and Attraction
Songbase 453 (tune 0)
### Original tune
1
G C G
Hast thou heard Him, seen Him, known Him?
Em A7 D7
Is not thine a captured heart?
G C G
Chief among ten thousand own Him;
C D7 G
Joyful choose the better part.
G C D
Captivated by His beauty,
Bm Em A7 D
Worthy tribute haste to bring;
G C G
Let His peerless worth constrain thee,
C G D G
Crown Him now unrivaled King.
2
Idols once they won thee, charmed thee,
Lovely things of time and sense;
Gilded thus does sin disarm thee,
Honeyed lest thou turn thee thence.
3
What has stripped the seeming beauty
From the idols of the earth?
Not a sense of right or duty,
But the sight of peerless worth.
4
Not the crushing of those idols,
With its bitter void and smart;
But the beaming of His beauty,
The unveiling of His heart.
5
Who extinguishes their taper
Till they hail the rising sun?
Who discards the garb of winter
Till the summer has begun?
6
'Tis the look that melted Peter,
'Tis that face that Stephen saw,
'Tis that heart that wept with Mary,
Can alone from idols draw:
7
Draw and win and fill completely,
Till the cup o'erflow the brim;
What have we to do with idols
Who have companied with Him?
### New tune
1
G Bm C
Hast thou heard Him, seen Him, known Hi[D-G]m?
Bm C D G
Is not thine a captured heart?
Bm C
Chief among ten thousand own Him;
D
Joyful choose the better part.
C D G Em C
Captivated by His beauty,
D G G7 C
Worthy tribute haste to bring;
D Bm Em C
Let His peerless worth constrain thee,
D G
Crown Him now unrivaled King.[C-G]
2
Idols once they won thee, charmed thee,
Lovely things of time and sense;
Gilded thus does sin disarm thee,
Honeyed lest thou turn thee thence.
3
What has stripped the seeming beauty
From the idols of the earth?
Not a sense of right or duty,
But the sight of peerless worth.
4
Not the crushing of those idols,
With its bitter void and smart;
But the beaming of His beauty,
The unveiling of His heart.
5
Who extinguishes their taper
Till they hail the rising sun?
Who discards the garb of winter
Till the summer has begun?
6
'Tis the look that melted Peter,
'Tis that face that Stephen saw,
'Tis that heart that wept with Mary,
Can alone from idols draw:
7
Draw and win and fill completely,
Till the cup o'erflow the brim;
What have we to do with idols
Who have companied with Him?
He gives power to the faint
Comfort: Trust and Rest
NS 504 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4
D A
He gives power to the faint,
Bm
and to those who have no vigor
G
He multiplies strength.
D A
Though youths will faint and become weary,
Bm D
And young men will collapse exhausted;
A Bm
Yet those who wait on Jehovah
G
will renew their strength;
D A
They will mount up with wings like eagles;
Bm
They will run and will not faint;
G D
They will walk and will not become weary.
A
To wait on the eternal God
Bm G D
Means that we terminate ourselves.
A
That we stop ourselves with our living,
Bm G D
Our doing, and activity;
A Bm
Receive God in Christ
G D
As our life, our person, replacement.
A Bm
Receive God in Christ
G D
As our life, our person, replacement.
He giveth more grace
Comfort: Trust and Rest
Salvation: Assurance and Joy
NT 723 | Guitar: no capo, play in C | Key: C Major | Time: 4/4
C Am Dm G7
He giveth more grace when the burdens grow greater,
C Am Dm G7
He sendeth more strength when the labors increase,
C Am Dm G7
To added affliction He addeth His mercy,
C Am F G7 C
To multiplied trials, His multiplied peace.
Am F G7
His love has no limit, His grace has no measure,
Em Am F G7
His power no boundary known unto men,
C Am F G7
For out of His infinite riches in Jesus,
Em Am Dm G7 C
He giveth and giveth and giveth again.
When we have exhausted our store of endurance,
When our strength has failed ere the day is half-done,
When we reach the end of our hoarded resources,
Our Father’s full giving is only begun.
His love has no limit, His grace has no measure,
His power no boundary known unto men,
For out of His infinite riches in Jesus,
He giveth and giveth and giveth again.
He Stepped Out of Glory
Hope: Glory and Appearing
Songbase 545
#(Capo 2)
1
G C
He stepped out of glo[D-Em]ry,
C G
And put on the lowly[D-Em],
D C
And life’s very Au[D-Am]thor
C
A creature bec[D-D7]ame.
C
Despised and forsa[D-Em]ken,
C
Afflicted with [G-]sor[D-Em]row,
D C
From infinite splen[D-Am]dor,
D
To the likeness of s[G-C-G]hame.
2
He chose to be humbled,
He chose limitation,
He chose to be finite,
He chose to be man.
God’s unfathomed purpose
Found substance in Jesus!
A two-natured being—
The unique God-man.
3
His own shell was broken
Releasing His glory,
This life impartation
Produced many grains.
The Firstborn rejoices
With His many brothers—
An incorporation
Divine and human!
4
We cannot but love Him!
Our lovely Forerunner;
His shame was our vict’ry,
His anguish our joy.
The children of judgment
He brought into glory,
The millions of God-men
Forever rejoice!
He understands you thoroughly
Transformation: Inner Life and Growth
Songbase 607
1
D Em
He understands you thoroughly;
A7 D
There’s nothing He does not know.
Em
All your problems and weaknesses;
A7 D D7
Don’t say it isn’t so!
G A
He’s your Helper, sympathizing.
F#m Bm
He’s the Spirit. Don’t neglect Him.
Em
He’s praying for you
A A7 D
And sustaining you.
2
He gives support and comforts you,
Interceding night and day,
And when you’re weak, He groans for you
With words you cannot say.
He’s the Spirit, interceding.
He’s the Spirit. Don’t neglect this
Wonderful One
Who is praying for you.
3
So many times we are so weak,
But Someone deep within
Supplies the very help we need,
And we’re upheld by Him.
He says, “Don’t be disappointed.”
He knows all your fears and failures;
He’s praying for you
As no one else can do.
He’s able, He’s able
Comfort: Trust and Rest
NS 344 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4
D A
He's able, He's able,
D7 G
I know He's able,
D A7
I know my Lord is able
D
To carry me through.
He's
A
able, He's able, I
D7 G D
know He's able, I know
A7
my Lord is able To carry me
D G
through. He healed the brokenhearted And
D
set the captive free,
E
He made the lame
E7 A
to walk again And caused the
A7
blind to see. He's
He’s my God
Comfort: Trust and Rest
Prayer: Morning Watch and Daily Contact
God's Economy: Purpose and Consummation
NS 53 | Guitar: capo 1, play in D | Key: E♭ Major | Time: 4/4
D A Bm G
From the morning to the evening, His faithfulness I see;
D A F♯m G
His mercy reaching sinners, reaching even me;
Em7 A
And I know, now I know.
D A Bm G
Brighter than the brightest sunlight, all doubts and fears must cease;
D A F♯m G
Sweeter than the sweetest delight, His living Word in me;
Em7 A
And I know, now I know.
A7 D F♯m
That God is there for me tomorrow,
G A
As He is for me today;
D F♯m
That He'll take my cares and sorrow,
G A
And He'll wipe them all away;
D F♯m
There's no crisis that He can't bear,
G A
There's no storm He can't abate;
D
He's my God, He's my God.
Day by day His grace grows dearer; His love has conquered me,
Never leaving, never ceasing, His Spirit constantly
Flooding me, rich and free;
Higher than the highest heaven, He lifts me up to see
New Jerusalem descending, His Bride, His love to be
Eternally, it shall be.
That God is there for me tomorrow,
As He is for me today;
That He’ll take my cares and sorrow,
And He’ll wipe them all away;
There’s no crisis that He can’t bear,
There’s no storm He can’t abate;
He’s my God, He’s my God.
Hidden Behind Every Scene [Hymnal NS 520]
Christ: Love and Attraction
Consecration: Absolute Offering
God: Presence and Knowing
NS 520 | Guitar: no capo, play in C | Key: C Major | Time: 6/8
C Am
Hidden behind every scene,
Dm G7
Lovingly, sweetly operating,
C Am
One who is sovereign and wise,
F G7
Patiently guides even our eyes.
C Am
Look at My Son, the Beloved,
F G7
sitting here at My right hand.
C Am
Jesus is King, yet He's bound,
Dm G7
He cannot move until His people
C
give Him ground.
C7 F G7
Lord, we see You! Lord, we love You!
Em Am
Lord, we submit everything to You.
Dm G7
Each day, Your ruling and Your reigning
C Dm C7
brings a sweet supply.
F G
Oh, what a rich blessing!
E Am
We're in the hand of our King.
Dm G7
Everything You hope to accomplish,
C
do in me.
In us a small Kingdom seed,
Orders our steps, governs our deeds.
Jesus, enthroned in our hearts,
Gently He touches our every part.
Do you not know you’re the temple
Of your God, King of kings?
Through us our Lord has a way,
To rule and reign here on the earth
day by day.
Lord, we see You! Lord, we love You!
Lord, we submit everything to You.
Each day, Your ruling and Your reigning
Brings a sweet supply.
Oh, what a rich blessing!
We’re in the hand of our King.
Everything You hope to accomplish,
do in me.
Hidden Behind Every Scene [Songbase 2311]
Christ: Love and Attraction
God: Presence and Knowing
Songbase 2311
1
C Am
Hidden behind every scene,
F G
Lovingly, sweetly operating,
C Am
One who is sovereign and wise,
F G
Patiently guides even our eyes.
C Am
Look at My Son, the Beloved,
F G
Sitting here at My right hand.
C Am
Jesus is King, yet He's bound,
Dm G
He cannot move until His people
C C7
Give Him ground.
F G
Lord, we see You! Lord, we love You!
Em Am
Lord, we submit everything to You.
Dm G
Each day, Your ruling and Your reigning
C
Bring a sweet [Dm-C7]supply.
F G
Oh, what a rich blessing!
E7 Am
We're in the hand of our King.
Dm G
Everything You hope to accomplish,
C
Do in me.
2
In us a small Kingdom seed,
Orders our steps, governs our deeds.
Jesus, enthroned in our hearts,
Gently He touches our every part.
Do you not know you're the temple
Of your God, King of kings?
Through us our Lord has a way,
To rule and reign here on the earth
Day by day.
How could a country girl like me [Songbase 423]
Church: Bride and New Man
Gospel: Redemption and Forgiveness
Songbase 423 | Capo: 3
1
D A7
How could a country girl like me
Bm F#
Become Your match, Your bride to be?
G D
You're holy and You are divine,
Em A
But I'm fallen and human.
2
D A7
Without You Lord I have no chance
Bm F#
To be like You in this romance,
G D
But You chose me ere the world began—
Em A D
Nothing could change Your plan.
A Bm
This divine romance
F# G
Is My heart's deep plan.
D
I became a lowly man
Em A D
To court My country girl.
A Bm
Nothing could deter,
F# G
Nothing can alter,
D
My eternal love for her.
Em A D
I'll gain My country girl.
3
No man or angel ever knew,
This secret hidden deep in You,
That You desired to be one with man,
Before the world began.
4
Though sin came in to ruin me,
Through Satan's scheme and subtlety,
Nothing could break Your love for me
To gain me totally.
#(Chorus 1)
5
As King of kings You became a man.
You died for me, I’ve been redeemed.
In resurrection made us queen
To marry You my King.
6
From death You rose and entered me;
I now possess Your divinity.
In life and nature we're the same;
Both human and divine.
In Your love I'm drawn.
To You I belong.
I am not my own Lord.
I'm Yours alone.
[]By Your love I'm drawn.
In Your name I'm charmed.
And Your person captured me,
For I've been kissed by Thee.
7
Lord, in this close sweet fellowship,
Lord, be with me so intimate,
So personal and affectionate,
A sweet relationship.
8
Lord, daily change my inward being,
Lord, all my heart possessing,
In all my being transforming
To be Your bride and queen.
#(Chorus 2)
How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
H 66 | Guitar: no capo, play in G | Key: G Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: 8.6.8.6. with repeat.
G C
How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds
G D
In a believer's ear!
G C
It soothes his sorrow, heals his wounds,
D G
And drives away his fear.
C
And drives away his fear.
G D
And drives away his fear.
G C
It soothes his sorrow, heals his wounds,
D7 G
And drives away his fear.
It makes the wounded spirit whole,
And calms the troubled breast;
’Tis manna to the hungry soul,
And to the weary rest,
And to the weary rest,
And to the weary rest,
’Tis manna to the hungry soul,
And to the weary rest.
Dear Name! the Rock on which we build;
Our shield and hiding-place;
Our never-failing treasury, filled
With boundless stores of grace,
With boundless stores of grace,
With boundless stores of grace,
Our never-failing treasury, filled
With boundless stores of grace.
Jesus, our Savior, Shepherd, Friend,
Our Prophet, Priest, and King;
Our Lord, our Life, our Way, our End,
Accept the praise we bring,
Accept the praise we bring,
Accept the praise we bring,
Our Lord, our Life, our Way, our End,
Accept the praise we bring.
Weak is the effort of our heart,
And cold our warmest thought;
But when we see Thee as Thou art,
We’ll praise Thee as we ought,
We’ll praise Thee as we ought,
We’ll praise Thee as we ought,
But when we see Thee as Thou art,
We’ll praise Thee as we ought.
Till then we would Thy love proclaim
With every fleeting breath;
And triumph in that blessed Name
Which quells the pow’r of death,
Which quells the pow’r of death,
Which quells the pow’r of death,
And triumph in that blessed Name
Which quells the pow’r of death.
How we love the glorious name [Hymnal H 1086 (classic tune)]
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
Father: Love and Source
H 1086 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 3/4 | Meter: Peculiar Meter.
D
How we love the glorious name,
D7 G D
The name of Jesus!
'Tis the name above all names—
A
On earth or in heav'n.
D D7
As we breathe this precious name,
G
Darkness and death cannot remain;
D A A7 D
For we call and get the Person of that name!
Dear Lord Jesus, with our tongues—
We gladly confess Thy name,
To the glory of the Father God above.
For to us to speak Thy praise,
Is the enjoyment of our days;
Calling JESUS is to call the One we love!
How we love the glorious name [Songbase 535 (tune 1)]
Father: Love and Source
Christ: Love and Attraction
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
Songbase 535 (tune 1)
### Hymnal version
1
G G7
How we love the glorious name,
C G
The name of Jesus!
Em
’Tis the name above all names—
On earth or in hea[D-A7-D7]v’n.
G G7
As we breathe this precious name,
C Am
Darkness and death cannot remain;
G D
For we call and get the Person of that [G-C-G]name!
2
Dear Lord Jesus with our tongues—
We gladly confess Thy name,
To the glory of the Father God above.
For to us to speak Thy praise,
Is the enjoyment of our days;
Calling JESUS is to call the One we love!
### New version with chorus
1
G
How we love the glorious name,
G7 C G
The name of Jesus!
Em
’Tis the name above all names—
On earth or in hea[D-A7-D7]v’n.
G G7
As we breathe this precious name,
C Am
Darkness and death cannot remain;
G D
For we call and get the Person of that [G-C-G]name!
G C
Touching Jesus
G
Is all that really matter[C-G]s,
[]And your life
Em D
Will never be the sam[A7-D7]e.
C
For there is always
G Em
One way to really touch Him,
G
Just believe
D7 G
When you call on His name
2
Dear Lord Jesus with our tongues—
We gladly confess Thy name,
To the glory of the Father God above.
For to us to speak Thy praise,
Is the enjoyment of our days;
Calling JESUS is to call the One we love!
I am one with Thee, Lord Jesus
God: Presence and Knowing
H 474 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 3/4 | Meter: 8.7.8.7. with chorus.
D A D
I am one with Thee, Lord Jesus,
A
One in spirit now with Thee;
D G
All Thyself I now possess, Lord,
D A7 D
All Thou art now lives in me.
A D
One with Thee, one with Thee,
A
One with Thee, one with Thee;
D G
Day by day I share Thy riches,
D A7 D
Thou art everything to me.
Now I share Thy human life, Lord,
Filled with Thy humanity,
All of Thy complete obedience
Is available to me.
One with Thee, one with Thee,
One with Thee, one with Thee;
Day by day I share Thy riches,
Thou art everything to me.
One with Thee in crucifixion,
On the cross I died in Thee;
I am dead unto the world, Lord,
And the world is dead to me.
One with Thee, one with Thee,
One with Thee, one with Thee;
Day by day I share Thy riches,
Thou art everything to me.
One with Thee in resurrection,
Risen now to live in Thee,
With that life which is Thyself, Lord,
Now in me, Lord, even me.
One with Thee, one with Thee,
One with Thee, one with Thee;
Day by day I share Thy riches,
Thou art everything to me.
One with Thee in Thine ascension,
In the heavens now with Thee;
Here a pilgrim and a stranger,
My true life is hid in Thee.
One with Thee, one with Thee,
One with Thee, one with Thee;
Day by day I share Thy riches,
Thou art everything to me.
One with Thee in Thine enthronement,
Sharing Thine authority,
Even as I share Thy life, Lord,
I in Thee and Thou in me.
One with Thee, one with Thee,
One with Thee, one with Thee;
Day by day I share Thy riches,
Thou art everything to me.
I am the living bread
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
Scripture: Direct Declaration
NS 381 | Guitar: capo 3, play in G | Key: B♭ Major | Time: 4/4
G C Em D G C Em D I am the living bread, which came down out of heaven; G C Em D G C Em D G If anyone, if anyone eats of this bread he shall live forever; Em C And the bread (and the bread) Which I will (which I) G D will give is my flesh, Em C given for (given for) for the life (for the) G D life of the world. G C Em D G C Em D I am the living bread, which came down out of heaven; G C Em D G C Em D G If anyone, if anyone eats of this bread he shall live forever.
I come to His presence afresh
God: Presence and Knowing
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
Prayer: Morning Watch and Daily Contact
H 554 | Guitar: capo 1, play in G | Key: A♭ Major | Time: 6/8 | Meter: 8.8.8.8. with chorus.
G C G
I come to His presence afresh
D D7 G
Ere the night has passed into morning;
D G
And His face I see as it shines on me—
A A7 D D7
The Lord within is dawning.
G D
And He speaks to me and reveals to me
D7 G
All His riches for me today;
B7 Em C
And with sweet delight I partake of Him,
G D7 G
My hunger has passed away.
As Spirit He speaks thru the Word
Till my heart in echo is singing,
And the fount of life with His grace and pow’r
Within my soul is springing.
And He speaks to me and reveals to me
All His riches for me today;
And I drink of Him for my every need,
My thirsting has passed away.
In tenderness He deals with me,
While I stay with joy in His presence;
And He saturates and supplies my soul
With all His precious essence.
And He speaks to me and reveals to me
All His riches for me today;
And in every way I partake of Him,
My problems all passed away.
I do not know where they have laid Him
Father: Love and Source
Christ: Love and Attraction
LB 51 | Guitar: capo 1, play in D | Key: E♭ Major | Time: 4/4
D A7 D
I do not know where they have laid Him.
Em
The stone is taken away from the tomb.
A
Oh! They have taken Him away!
G A D
Oh! Where is He?
A7 D
Disciples came and saw the empty tomb
Em
But went away so soon to their own homes.
A
They're satisfied with just the facts.
G A D
But where's my Lord?
Bm F♯m
Where is He, my Jesus?
G D
Where is He, my Beloved?
F♯7 Bm D
Where is He Whom my soul doth love?
G Em A A7 D
Jesus, my Love, I just want You.
My heart is broken from my deepest need.
Don’t ask me, angels, why I’m weeping.
Nothing but Jesus fills my inner being.
Oh! Where’s my Love?
Someone is standing right behind me.
It’s just the gardener I can barely see.
Sir, if you carried Him away...
Oh! Where is He?
Where is He my Jesus?
Where is He my Beloved?
Tell me where you have laid Him
And I’ll carry Him away, I’ll carry Him away.
And then I heard a voice say, “Mary.”
That sweetest voice that penetrated me.
It is the voice of my Beloved,
Jesus, my Love.
I have found my Jesus!
I have found my Beloved!
I have found Whom my soul doth love,
Jesus, my love, I just love You!
But Jesus told me not to touch Him yet.
He must ascend first to the Father
And to My Father and your Father
To My God and your God.
Go and tell My brothers,
I ascend to the Father
To My Father and your Father,
And My God and your God, go tell My brothers.
I had a debt, I could not pay—
Salvation: Assurance and Joy
Songbase 330
### Original
1
C
I had a debt, I could not pay—
F
He paid the debt, He did not owe!
C
I needed Someone,
Am
To wash my sins a[G-G7]way!
C
And now I sing a glad new song:
F
Amazing grace, all day long!
C
Christ Jesus paid the debt,
G G7 C
That I could never pay.
### Extended
1
C
I had a debt, I could not pay—
F
He paid the debt, He did not owe!
C
I needed Someone,
Am
To wash my sins a[G-G7]way!
C
And now I sing a glad new song:
F
Amazing grace, all day long!
C
Christ Jesus paid the debt,
G G7 C
That I could never pay.
2
But that's not all
Christ lives in me
I once was blind but now I see
It pleased the Father
to reveal the Son in me
That I become the same as He
Christ now is being formed in me
Till all my death is swallowed up in victory.
I have come to the Fountain of Life
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
H 523 | Guitar: no capo, play in C | Key: C Major | Time: 6/4 | Meter: 9.8.9.8.D.
C G C
I have come to the Fountain of Life,
F Am D7G7
A fountain that flows from above;
C G C
I have passed from the waters of strife
F C G7 C
And come to the Elim of love;
F C
I have drunk of the heavenly well,
G C F G7
In the depths of my being it springs.
C G C
No mortal can measure or tell
F C G7 C
The gladness the Comforter brings.
F C
Oh, come to the Fountain of Life,
F C Am D7 G7
The fountain that never runs dry;
C G C
Oh, drink of the boundless supply,
F C G7 C
For Christ is the Fountain of Life.
I have come to the Fountain of Blood
That for guilt and uncleanness doth flow;
I have washed in its sin-cleansing flood
And my garments are whiter than snow.
I count not my righteousness mine—
’Tis Jesus that lives in my soul.
I partake of His nature divine,
And in Him I am perfectly whole.
Oh, come to the Fountain of Life,
The fountain that never runs dry;
Oh, drink of the boundless supply,
For Christ is the Fountain of Life.
I have come to the Fountain of Health,
A boundless and endless supply;
’Tis a secret man’s wisdom or wealth
Can never discover or buy.
But the secret my Lord hath revealed
In the fountain that flows from His side,
In the stripes by whose pain we are healed,
In Himself as He comes to abide.
Oh, come to the Fountain of Life,
The fountain that never runs dry;
Oh, drink of the boundless supply,
For Christ is the Fountain of Life.
I have come to the Fountain of Joy;
His joy is the strength of my heart.
My delight is unmixed with alloy,
My sunshine can never depart.
The fig tree may wither and die,
Earth’s pleasures and prospects decline;
But my fountains can never be dry—
My portion, my joy is divine.
Oh, come to the Fountain of Life,
The fountain that never runs dry;
Oh, drink of the boundless supply,
For Christ is the Fountain of Life.
I have learned the wondrous secret
Christ: Indwelling and Home
H 564 | Guitar: no capo, play in D | Key: D Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: 8.7.8.7.D. with chorus.
A7 D
I have learned the wondrous secret
G D
Of abiding in the Lord;
A D
I have tasted life's pure fountain,
E E7 A
I am drinking of His word;
A7 D A
I have found the strength and sweetness
D G D
Of abiding 'neath the blood;
A D G
I have lost myself in Jesus,
Em D A7 D
I am sinking into God.
A7 D A7 D
I'm abiding in the Lord
G D
And confiding in His word;
A D E7
I am hiding in the bosom of His love.
A7 D
Yes, abiding in the Lord
G D
And confiding in His word,
A D G A7 D
I am hiding in the bosom of His love.
I am crucified with Jesus,
And He lives and dwells with me;
I have ceased from all my struggling,
’Tis no longer I, but He.
All my will is yielding to Him,
And His Spirit reigns within;
And His precious blood each moment
Keeps me cleansed and free from sin.
I’m abiding in the Lord
And confiding in His word;
I am hiding in the bosom of His love.
Yes, abiding in the Lord
And confiding in His word,
I am hiding in the bosom of His love.
All my sicknesses I bring Him,
And He bears them all away;
All my fears and griefs I tell Him,
All my cares from day to day,
All my strength I draw from Jesus,
By His breath I live and move;
E’en His very mind He gives me,
And His faith, and life, and love.
I’m abiding in the Lord
And confiding in His word;
I am hiding in the bosom of His love.
Yes, abiding in the Lord
And confiding in His word,
I am hiding in the bosom of His love.
For my words I take His wisdom,
For my works His Spirit’s power;
For my ways His ceaseless presence
Guards and guides me every hour.
Of my heart, He is the portion,
Of my joy the boundless spring;
Savior, Sanctifier, Healer,
Glorious Lord, and coming King.
I’m abiding in the Lord
And confiding in His word;
I am hiding in the bosom of His love.
Yes, abiding in the Lord
And confiding in His word,
I am hiding in the bosom of His love.
I just realized dear Lord, You’ve had a longing [Songbase 905]
Christ: Love and Attraction
Seeking: Hunger and Pursuit
God: Presence and Knowing
Songbase 905 | Capo: 3
1
D Em7
I just realized dear Lord, You’ve had a longing
A G D
Deep within Your heart from the beginning.
D Em7
Just to have a companion who would match You,
A D
Who would know You, want You, and would [G-A]love You.
D Em7
This is why You became a man just like me
A G D
So You could know all my feelings and could reach me.
D Em7
Oh You paid such a price, You left Your glory
A G A
To gain a people, a bride to live with You... eternal[D-D7]ly.
G A7
So recover my heart to love You more,
F#m Bm7
Recover my mind to know You more,
Em7 A7
Recover my strength to live You more, O [D-D7]Lord.
G A7
I’d be found in You and You in me
F#m Bm
Living together constantly.
Em7 A7
Enjoying each other mutually.
G A Bm
Oh this is Your recovery,
G A D
This meets Your need.
2
Draw me Lord, together with some others
Who would run after You, and not another.
Make us vital in Your life and purpose,
Willing to know You, gain You, and to match You!
Above all, dear Lord, Your need is greater
Since You are the “I AM”— the ‘Great Creator’!
Matchless One, our Lover, and dear Bridegroom,
Expecting to realize Your dream in all You have won!
I Live and Yet Not I
Christ: Love and Attraction
Christ: Indwelling and Home
NS 447 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 3/4
D Bm
I live and yet not I,
G A D
For Christ He lives in me.
F♯m Bm
The life I live in the flesh now
G A D
Is Christ, just Christ, to be.
F♯m Bm
O what a marvelous hope, Lord,
G A D
To find myself in You,
F♯m Bm
And in experience my boasting,
G A7 D
To know You through and through.
O what a wondrous existence,
Of all which is most blessed.
You see, Lord, I am now softened
To take from You what’s best.
It’s not my fervent resolve, Lord,
Nor e’en my love untrue.
It’s You in me Who is doing,
What I for You couldn’t do.
From every other attraction—
Be faithful, break me free.
Though smarting, Lord, from Love’s action,
Each wound draws me to Thee.
You see each end from beginning;
Take me through each dark phase;
As long, Lord, as love conforms me,
Fits me to meet You that day.
So here we are, dear Lord Jesus,
And may Your precious hand,
Accomplish all that You’ve purposed,
All that You’ve for us planned.
You are our one destination,
You are our destiny.
These days, just for our preparing,
Will leave what in memory?
In us, Lord, gain all You’re after,
In us, Lord, gain Your Bride.
In us, be so very blessed.
In us, be satisfied.
As we, Lord, become Your fullness
And You in us reside,
Keep us, dear Lord, in Your love-bonds,
As mutually we abide.
I love my Lord, but with no love of mine
Christ: Indwelling and Home
H 546 | Guitar: capo 1, play in G | Key: A♭ Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: 10.6.10.6.10.10.
G C G
I love my Lord, but with no love of mine,
D D7 G
For I have none to give;
C G
I love Thee, Lord, but all the love is Thine,
D D7 G
For by Thy love I live.
C G C G
I am as nothing, and rejoice to be
C G C D D7 G
Emptied, and lost, and swallowed up in Thee.
Thou, Lord, alone, art all Thy children need,
And there is none beside;
From Thee the streams of blessedness proceed,
In Thee the bless’d abide.
Fountain of life, and all-abounding grace,
Our source, our center, and our dwelling-place.
I Love My Master
Consecration: Absolute Offering
Christ: Love and Attraction
NS 133 | Guitar: capo 1, play in D | Key: E♭ Major | Time: 4/4
D Dmaj7 Bm
I love my Master, and I will not go out free.
D G Em7 D A7
For He has died for me, the highest price He has paid for me.
D Dmaj7 Bm
I love my Master, I will serve Him willingly.
B7 Em7 A7 D
Remaining near, and close to Him this my plea.
D7 G A F♯m
I love You Master, from You I will never leave.
Bm Em7 Gm Asus4
You are my liberty, and my joy complete.
A7 D Dmaj7 Bm
I love my Master, and I will not go out free.
B7 Em7 A7 D
To Him I give my all, my life eternally!
Oh Jesus, Master, to the door post now bring me.
Open my ears to hear, Your voice and all that You say to me.
Oh Jesus, Master, I will obey willingly.
To love and serve Him all my life, this my plea!
I love You Master, from You I will never leave.
You are my liberty, and my joy complete.
I love my Master, and I will not go out free.
To Him I give my all, my life eternally!
I love Thee, Jesus
Christ: Love and Attraction
Seeking: Hunger and Pursuit
H 1154 | Guitar: no capo, play in D | Key: D Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: Peculiar Meter.
D Bm
I love Thee, Jesus,
Em A
And Thy love to me
A7 F♯m Bm
Draws me, ever to seek Thee
G A
And run after Thee,
A7 D Bm
Draws me, ever to seek Thee
Em A7 D
And run after Thee.
Bm A
Thou art beloved,
D Bm
Yea! Altogether lovely,
G D A D
The One in whom my heart delighteth.
Bm A
Thou art beloved,
D Bm
Yea! Altogether lovely,
G D A D
The One in whom my heart delighteth.
Thy love, Lord Jesus,
Is sweeter than wine,
And Thy fragrance of ointments
My heart doth entwine,
And Thy fragrance of ointments
My heart doth entwine.
A fount in gardens,
A well of living waters,
Which streams and flows from Lebanon’s mountains.
O come Beloved,
On my garden blow,
That the odor of spices
May break forth and flow,
That the odor of spices
May break forth and flow.
My spouse, My sister,
I’m come into My garden
To feast upon wine, milk and honey.
Set me, Lord Jesus,
As seal on Thine heart;
Jealousy’s cruel as Sheol,
And love’s strong as death,
Jealousy’s cruel as Sheol,
And love’s strong as death.
Much water cannot
Quench love, nor do floods drown it.
All man could give for love is contemned.
I serve a risen Savior
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
Hope: Glory and Appearing
H 503 | Guitar: capo 1, play in G | Key: A♭ Major | Time: 6/8 | Meter: Peculiar Meter.
G
I serve a risen Savior
He's in the world today.
B7 Em
I know that He is living,
A A7 D7
Whatever men may say.
G
I see His hand of mercy;
I hear His voice of cheer;
A
And just the time I need Him
A7 D7
He's always near.
G G7 C G
He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today!
D D7 G A A7 D7
He walks with me and talks with me along life's narrow way.
G G7 C B7
He lives, He lives, salvation to impart!
E7 A A7
You ask me how I know He lives?
G D7 G
He lives within my heart.
In all the world around me
I see His loving care,
And though my heart grows weary,
I never will despair;
I know that He is leading,
Through all the stormy blast;
The day of His appearing
Will come at last.
He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today!
He walks with me and talks with me along life’s narrow way.
He lives, He lives, salvation to impart!
You ask me how I know He lives?
He lives within my heart.
Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian,
Lift up your voice and sing
Eternal hallelujahs
To Jesus Christ the King!
The Hope of all who seek Him,
The Help of all who find,
None other is so loving,
So good and kind.
He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today!
He walks with me and talks with me along life’s narrow way.
He lives, He lives, salvation to impart!
You ask me how I know He lives?
He lives within my heart.
I take Thy promise, Lord, in all its length
Comfort: Trust and Rest
Hope: Glory and Appearing
H 575 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: 10.10.10.10.
D G A A7 D
I take Thy promise, Lord, in all its length,
G A
And breadth and fulness, as my daily strength;
D E7 A
Into life's future fearless I may gaze,
D G A A7 D
For, Savior, Thou art with me all the days.
Days may be coming fraught with loss and change,
New scenes surround my life and fancies strange;
I thank Thee that no day can ever break,
Savior, when Thou wilt leave me or forsake.
There may be days of darkness and distress,
When sin has power to tempt, and care to press,
Yet in the darkest day I will not fear,
For, ’mid the shadows, Thou wilt still be near.
Days there may be of joy and deep delight,
When earth seems fairest, and her skies most bright,
Then draw me closer to Thee, lest I rest
Elsewhere, my Savior, than upon Thy breast.
And all the other days that make my life,
Marked by no special joy or grief or strife,
Days filled with quiet duties, trivial care,
Burdens too small for other hearts to share;
Spend Thou these days with me, all shall be Thine,
So shall the darkest hour with glory shine.
Then when these earthly years have passed away,
Let me be with Thee in the perfect day.
I want to be filled with the Triune God
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
NS 190 | Guitar: capo 1, play in D | Key: E♭ Major | Time: 4/4
D
I want to be filled
G D
with the Triune God.
Bm Em
He makes me happy;
A A7 D
I want to be filled with Him.
I
G D G D
want to be filled with the Triune God.
Bm
He makes me
Em A A7 D
happy; I want to be filled with Him.
D7 G
So I will drink,
D
drink, drink, drink, drink that living water,
Bm D
And I will
Em A
eat, eat, eat, eat, eat the
D
tree of life,
D7 G
And I will call upon His
D
name, O Lord
A B
Jesus! 'cause I want to be
G A
filled up, up, up Oh,
I Want to Follow Him
Consecration: Absolute Offering
Gospel: Redemption and Forgiveness
Seeking: Hunger and Pursuit
NS 559 | Guitar: no capo, play in C | Key: C Major | Time: 4/4
C G
Lamb of God— our dear Redeeming One is Christ!
Am Em
For our sins He paid the highest price
F C
To redeem and to recover us
Dm G
Who were lost and fallen far from God.
C G
As the Lamb, He had no blemish;
Am Em
He was meek, even submissive.
F C
How can we like Him obedient be
Dm G C
Unto death, that even of the cross?
F G
I want to follow Him,
Em A7
Rest from all my wandering,
Dm G
End all my endeavoring;
C
Even though I know not where or
Gm C7 F
How— I know He cares!
G
I know He'll never err;
E Am
I know He'll lead me well.
F G
I know His voice; this now my choice—
C
Follow where the Lamb would lead.
When He came, though many followed in the way,
Few remained who knew Him and His ways.
Lamb of God—He took the narrow gate;
The constricted way to life He traced;
Sacrificed, though men denied Him;
Gave His life, though men forsook Him.
How can we t’ward Him still hardened be
When to us He gave all selflessly?
Lord we pray, preserve us faithful in the way
All our days, never to fall away.
By Your grace, keep us pursuing You,
Taking up the cross to follow You.
Consecrate we unreservedly,
Absolute for You entirely.
In our hearts, Lord, let the highways be
Unto Zion single-heartedly.
Now we will follow Him!
To His call we’re answering,
All we are we’re offering.
New Jerusalem we see
Come down from heav’n to earth!
God and man mingled now,
Our oneness we avow
Eternally, O gloriously!
This is where the Lamb would lead!
I Want to Fully Follow Jehovah
Consecration: Absolute Offering
NS 1010 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 6/8
D Bm
I want to fully follow Jehovah
G A
All the days of my life.
D
No hesitation,
Bm
No reservation,
G A
Fully trusting Him.
G A
Lord, when I look back on the journey
D Bm
And all of the things You've done for me,
G A
How could I settle and stand back
D Bm
from all You've prepared for me?
G A
I want to fully follow You
F♯m Bm
Into the good land You promised.
G A D
I want to gain my allinclusive Christ.
I want to fully follow Jehovah
All the days of my life.
Deal with the old man,
Off to the good land
To enjoy my Christ.
I want to fully follow Jehovah
All the days of my life.
Leave all the matters
In His safe hands to
Let Him make His choice.
I want to fully follow Jehovah
All the days of my life.
I’ll pay the price to
Cross o’er the Jordan
To possess my Christ.
We want to fully follow Jehovah
All the days of our lives.
Be strong and take courage
To claim our portion—
Our all-inclusive Christ.
Lord, when we look back on the journey,
We’ll say that it’s You we chose fully.
We didn’t settle and stand back
From gaining You thoroughly.
We want to fully follow You
Into the good land You promised.
We want to gain our all-inclusive Christ.
In a low dungeon, hope we had none
Gospel: Redemption and Forgiveness
Comfort: Trust and Rest
Hope: Glory and Appearing
H 1131 | Guitar: no capo, play in G | Key: G Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: Peculiar Meter.
G C
In a low dungeon, hope we had none;
D D7 G C
Tried to believe, but faith didn't come;
G C
God, our sky clearing, Jesus appearing,
D D7 D
We by God were transfused!
D7 G
We by God were transfused!
C G
Propitiation made by the blood,
D D7 G G7
Jesus' redemption bought us for God!
C G
No condemnation, justification!
D D7 D
We have peace toward God!
D7 G
We have peace toward God!
Born into Adam, dying we were;
We had a sickness no one could cure.
God, His Son sending, old Adam ending;
He is dead, we are free!
He is dead, we are free!
Propitiation made by the blood,
Jesus’ redemption bought us for God!
No condemnation, justification!
We have peace toward God!
We have peace toward God!
Now we’re rejoicing, standing in grace,
Oh hallelujah! Sin is erased!
God, in us flowing, in our hearts growing,
We are saved in His life!
We are saved in His life!
Propitiation made by the blood,
Jesus’ redemption bought us for God!
No condemnation, justification!
We have peace toward God!
We have peace toward God!
In Genesis we see, God’s desire being [Songbase 3351]
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
Songbase 3351 | Capo: 2
1
C G Am Em
In Genesis we see God's desire being,
F G
For man to eat the tree of life
C G Am Em F G
After Adam was created, the first thing that God wanted was for him to eat, but to eat what?
C G F G
Eat God, eat the Lord, eat Him in the Holy Word,
C Em F G
He's the Lamb who reduced Himself and the tree of life,
C G F G
Leave your concepts behind and God's concept you will find,
F G C
All He wants is for you to eat Him.
2
In Exodus, we see God’s desire being,
For man to eat the lamb
As a creature so small, He’s approachable to all
This lamb is God Himself
In moments like these I sing out a song
Prayer: Calling and Communion
Christ: Love and Attraction
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
Songbase 396
D Bm Em A
In moments like these I sing out a song.
Em A D A
I sing out a love song to Jesus.
D Bm Em A
In moments like these I sing out a song.
Em A D
I sing out a song to my Lord.
G A D D7
Singing, I love You, Lord.
G A D D7
Singing, I love You, Lord.
G A Bm G
Singing, I love You, Lord.
D A D
I love You.
In moments like these I call on the Lord.
I call, O Lord Jesus, He saves me.
In moments like these I call on the Lord.
I call, O Lord Jesus, He saves.
Calling, O Lord Jesus!
Calling, O Lord Jesus!
Calling, O Lord Jesus!
Jesus is Lord!
In Nothing Be Anxious (from The Comfort Abounds)
Comfort: Trust and Rest
Prayer: Calling and Communion
NS 709 | Guitar: capo 3, play in G | Key: B♭ Major | Time: 4/4
G C
In nothing be anxious, but in ev'rything,
D C
By prayer and petition with thanksgiving,
G Am D
Let your requests be made known to God;
G
And the peace of God,
C D C
Which surpasses ev'ry man's understanding,
G D G
Will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
C
And the peace of God is God as peace
G C
Infused into you and me,
G D
Through our fellowship with Him by prayer;
G C
As the counterpoise to troubles,
G C
And the antidote to anxiety,
G
Mounting guard over us,
C D G
Saving us from all our cares.
In all situations, every frustration,
All your anxiety comes from Satan,
To disturb your life of living Christ.
Just stay in the union, living communion,
One with Christ; give everything to Him.
Peace of God through our life of living Christ.
And the peace of God is God as peace
Infused into you and me,
Through our fellowship with Him by prayer;
As the counterpoise to troubles,
And the antidote to anxiety,
Mounting guard over us,
Saving us from all our cares.
In the beginning we can see [Songbase 4333]
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
Songbase 4333
1
C
In the beginning we can see
G
God placed man in front of
[]two diff'rent trees—
Am
The tree of life and the tree of
F
knowledge of good and evil.
C
One leads to life by eating Him.
G
And the other leads to deadness and sin.
Am
So, feed on Christ! Don’t be satisfied
F
with being good and legal.
C
Christ
G
Is the tree of life.
Am
He’s our life-supply.
F
Let’s choose the way of life!
C
Take Him in
G
By enjoying Him!
Am
Open deep within.
F
And on His life depend.
C
(End: Eat the tree of life!)
2
Now everyone can feast on Him!
Open deeply and be filled to the brim!
Partake of Christ as the tree of life.
Express Him together.
Give Christ the first place in our hearts.
As we love Him all His life He imparts.
In spirit He fills eternally!
Satisfied forever!
#Chorus can be sung together with the verse.
#(c) 2023 Melody of Lilies
In the bosom of the Father
Father: Love and Source
H 203 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 3/4 | Meter: 8.7.8.7.D.
D D7 G
In the bosom of the Father,
D A7
Ere the ages had begun,
D D7 G
Thou wast in the Father's glory,
D A A7 D
God's unique begotten Son.
A A7
When to us the Father gave Thee,
D G A7
Thou in person wast the same,
D D7 G
All the fulness of the Father
D A A7 D
In the Spirit to proclaim.
By Thy death and resurrection,
Thou wast made God’s firstborn Son;
By Thy life to us imparting,
Was Thy duplication done.
We, in Thee regenerated,
Many sons to God became;
Truly as Thy many brethren,
We are as Thyself the same.
Once Thou wast the only grain, Lord,
Falling to the earth to die,
That thru death and resurrection
Thou in life may multiply.
We were brought forth in Thy nature
And the many grains became;
As one loaf we all are blended,
All Thy fulness to proclaim.
We’re Thy total reproduction,
Thy dear Body and Thy Bride,
Thine expression and Thy fulness,
For Thee ever to abide.
We are Thy continuation,
Thy life-increase and Thy spread,
Thy full growth and Thy rich surplus,
One with Thee, our glorious Head.
In the darkness of the night [Songbase 4241]
Comfort: Trust and Rest
Songbase 4241 | Capo: 2
1
D Bm A
In the darkness of the night,
D G
Sailing on a stormy ocean,
Bm A
With no hope or peace in sight,
G Asus4
On a churning, gloomy sea.
Bm D A
Amidst the wind and waves, what do I see?
G D G
It’s a Man who walks above the waves to me.
A
And He said,
D
“It is I.
G
It is I. Don’t be a[Bm-A]fraid.
D
Let me in—
G
To your boat, I’ll calm the [Bm-A]waves.
D
I can be in you
G Bm
A harbor, warm and safe.
G A
Just open up your heart.
D
I am the way.”
2
All the troubles in my life
Make me feel like I’m surrounded,
Countless problems, pain, and strife,
Come to rob my soul of peace.
I’m worn and weary fighting off the grief.
Is there no one who my suffering can relieve?
The Lord says,
3
Jesus is the Son of God,
Come as man, full of compassion.
Crucified upon a cross,
He bore all your sins away.
His life subdues the power of the grave.
Will you let Him soothe your aching heart today?
Then He’ll say,
“It is I.
It is I. Don’t be afraid.
Just believe,
Call My name and you’ll be saved.”
Oh Lord Jesus,
You’re the One I need today.
I let You in my heart,
Come in to stay.
In the ebb and flow of life (Today I choose to cling to Him)
Gospel: Redemption and Forgiveness
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
Songbase 4209 | Capo: 2
D G A
In the ebb and flow of life
D
So much lies beyond my power
Em
I’m left-desperate and lost
A D
Just surviving hour by hour
G A
But the sweet reminders come
D
that my Lord is far above
Em G A
all my fears; and he is waiting for me now
G A
Today I choose to cling to Him
D
The One who loves Me
G A
Today I choose to praise my Lord
D D7
whose Blood’s released Me
G A
Not running from the past, with all its pain
F#
Not running toward the future, with its
Bm
gains
G A D
Today I choose to love and praise my Lord!
In my fellowship with Him
How He shines on what’s within
I’m a-failure with no end
Yet the blood fails not to cleanse
Satan tries to make me doubt
Paralyze my growth in life
Yet his schemes have no success on me because
Though the world still calls my name
and my love for it remains
The Lord-draws me near to Him
Gently touching what I grip
Though I fail, He never will
He is faithful and I still
Put my trust in Him to carry me today
In this godless age
Consecration: Absolute Offering
God: Presence and Knowing
God's Economy: Purpose and Consummation
NS 315 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4
D G D
In this godless age
G A D Bm
Lord, You need some Samuels
G A D Bm Em7 Asus4
Burdened with a vision clear of Your economy
D G D
Where's Your ark today?
G A D Bm
And the ones who'd care for You,
G A D Bm Em7 Asus4
E'en to put themselves aside to gain Your heart's desire?
Bm G A
Raise up some to meet Your need, some Nazarites,
Bm G A
Prophets, priests, and judges, and men of prayer,
Em7 A D A Bm
Speaking forth Your word, with Your authority,
D G D Em7 A7 D
A photo of Your heart for Your move.
Train us up today,
Full of vision, seeking You,
We’d await Your timing, fully subject to Your will,
Treasuring Your face,
Staying in Your presence, Lord;
E’en the very index of Your eyes would we obey.
Raise up some to meet Your need, some Nazarites,
To bring in Your kingdom on earth today,
Taking You as King that You may return
To usher in the end of the age.
In the darkness of the night [Hymnal NS 800]
Gospel: Redemption and Forgiveness
Comfort: Trust and Rest
NS 800 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4
D Bm A
In the darkness of the night,
D G
Sailing on a stormy ocean,
Bm A
With no hope or peace in sight,
G Asus4
On a churning, gloomy sea.
G Bm A
Amidst the wind and waves, what do I see?
G D G
It's a Man who walks above the waves to me.
Asus4
And He said,
A D
"It is I.
G A
It is I. Don't be afraid.
D
Let Me in—
G A
To your boat, I'll calm the waves.
D
I can be in you
G Bm
A harbor, warm and safe.
G A
Just open up your heart.
D
I am the way."
All the troubles in my life
Make me feel like I’m surrounded,
Countless problems, pain, and strife,
Come to rob my soul of peace.
I’m worn and weary fighting off the grief.
Is there no one who my suffering can relieve?
The Lord says,
“It is I.
It is I. Don’t be afraid.
Let Me in—
To your boat, I’ll calm the waves.
I can be in you
A harbor, warm and safe.
Just open up your heart.
I am the way.”
Jesus is the Son of God,
Come as man, full of compassion.
Crucified upon a cross,
He bore all your sins away.
His life subdues the power of the grave.
Will you let Him soothe your aching heart today?
Then He’ll say,
“It is I.
It is I. Don’t be afraid.
Just believe,
Call My name and you’ll be saved.”
Oh Lord Jesus,
You’re the One I need today.
I let You in my heart,
Come in to stay.
It is not a message that I’ve heard
God: Presence and Knowing
Gospel: Redemption and Forgiveness
NS 198 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4
D F♯m Em A7
It is not a message that I've heard, Not some points that I've learned,
D Bm A7 D
Not a song or verse I know by heart, That can meet
F♯m Em A7 D
your need, or wash your feet, Touch your heart, or fill the void, But it's Christ,
Bm Em A7 D
just the Christ, That I've enjoyed.
It is nothing good that is of myself, (Just the Christ, in you and me,)
Nothing of my natural life, (The Christ who’s all to be,)
Not the best of fruit from the knowledge tree, (Only Christ we’d know,)
That can touch your life, or turn your heart, (Christ can touch your life,)
Refresh you in your deepest part,
But it’s Christ, just the Christ, (Just this Christ,)
Lived out through me. (Just the Christ in me.)
It passeth knowledge, that dear love of Thine
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
Gospel: Redemption and Forgiveness
H 154 | Guitar: capo 3, play in G | Key: B♭ Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: 10.10.10.10.4.
G C G
It passeth knowledge, that dear love of Thine,
D D7 G
My Savior, Jesus; yet this soul of mine
C G
Would of Thy love in all its breadth and length,
D G C
Its height and depth, its everlasting strength,
G D7 G
Know more and more.
It passeth telling, that dear love of Thine,
My Savior, Jesus; yet these lips of mine
Would fain proclaim to sinners, far and near,
A love which can remove all guilty fear,
And love beget.
It passeth praises, that dear love of Thine,
My Savior, Jesus; yet this heart of mine
Would sing that love, so full, so rich, so free,
Which brings a rebel sinner, such as me,
Nigh unto God.
But though I cannot sing, or tell, or know
The fulness of Thy love, while here below,
My empty vessel I may freely bring;
O Thou, who art of love the living spring,
My vessel fill.
I am an empty vessel—not one thought
Or look of love to Thee I’ve ever brought;
Yet I may come, and come again to Thee,
With this the empty sinner’s only plea,
Thou lovest me.
Oh, fill me, Jesus, Savior, with Thy love!
Lead, lead me to the living fount above;
Thither may I, in simple faith draw nigh,
And never to another fountain fly,
But unto Thee.
Lord Jesus, when Thee face to face I see,
When on Thy lofty throne I sit with Thee,
Then of Thy love, in all its breadth and length,
Its height and depth, its everlasting strength,
My soul shall sing.
It’s no longer I that liveth
Christ: Indwelling and Home
NS 16 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4
D G
It's no longer I that liveth,
D Bm Em
But Christ that liveth in me.
A7 D G Em
It's no longer I that liveth,
D A7 D
But Christ that liveth in me.
D7 G D
He lives, He lives,
Bm Em
Jesus is alive in me!
A7 D G Em
It's no longer I that liveth,
D A7 D
But Christ that liveth in me.
I’m just a little flower
Christ: Trusting Him
C 141 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4
D
I'm just a little flower
Em
With open face;
A7
I'm fully turned to God,
D
Receiving grace.
D7
I don't know how to try—
Gm
This is my case—
D A7 D
I'm just a lily trusting God.
I’m Not of This World Anymore
Hope: Glory and Appearing
Church: Bride and New Man
Christ: Love and Attraction
NS 612 | Guitar: no capo, play in G | Key: G Major | Time: 4/4
G C
I'm not of this world anymore.
D7 G
To You, Lord, I am restored.
Bm C
When I look into Your eyes,
Am D7
My whole being's fully satisfied.
G C
With my hope now set on You,
D7 G
There is nothing more to do.
Bm C
Loving, living You this way,
Am D7
Deep within my heart, O Lord, I'll pray.
G Bm
Lord, I just love You.
Am D7 G
Fill my heart, renew,
Bm C
Be my life so true,
D7 G
Manifesting You.
Everything in You we find;
Perfect rest and peace of mind.
No more worry where to be,
For our lives are hidden, Lord, in Thee.
All opinions You’ll erase,
And this natural man abase.
One new man then, Lord, we’ll be;
Christ in us the hope of glory.
Lord, we just love You,
Fill our hearts, renew,
As Your Body true,
Representing You.
I’m thankful that God has placed me
Church: Body Life and Building
NS 117 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 3/4
D A Bm
I'm thankful that God has placed me
D G D G Asus4
With you to build up His Body.
A D D7 G
Christ in you is the hope for me!
Em D A7 G
You also need Christ lived in me.
D Bm Em A7
I live, if you stand firm in the Lord.
D Em A
You live, if I stand firm in the Lord.
D D7
My going on is for you,
G Gm
Your going on is for me,
D A
Not sep'rate entities,
G A7 D
I need you saints desp'rately!
Oh, what a sweet church life have we!
Built up in Him, His bride to be!
In Him steadfast, you help me be;
Encouraged by Christ whom I see.
I live, if you stand firm in the Lord.
You live, if I stand firm in the Lord.
My going on is for you,
Your going on is for me,
Not sep’rate entities,
I need you saints desp’rately!
Your faith in Christ helps me pursue;
My progress depends upon you!
As I seek Christ, with you in view,
My heart, full of prayers, is for you.
I live, if you stand firm in the Lord.
You live, if I stand firm in the Lord.
My going on is for you,
Your going on is for me,
Not sep’rate entities,
I need you saints desp’rately!
God’s heart longs, desires that we,
His lovers, seek Him corp’rately.
On each other spent constantly;
My life is for you, yours for me.
I live, if you stand firm in the Lord.
You live, if I stand firm in the Lord.
My going on is for you,
Your going on is for me,
Not sep’rate entities,
I need you saints desp’rately!
I want to encourage you all,
Without your supply I would fall.
Never think that your Christ is small.
Christ needs you, and so do we all.
I live, if you stand firm in the Lord.
You live, if I stand firm in the Lord.
My going on is for you,
Your going on is for me,
Not sep’rate entities,
I need you saints desp’rately!
I’ve given up the world because
Prayer: Calling and Communion
Transformation: Inner Life and Growth
NS 224 | Guitar: capo 3, play in G | Key: B♭ Major | Time: 4/4
G
I've given up the world because
C D
I've found something more:
G Em
He's better than anything
A7 D
I've ever found before.
G
Yes, I have found the Living One,
C
Oh, how my spirit soars!
D
I called His name, I'm not the same,
D7 G
I am for the Lord!
C
I'm for the Lord!
G
I'm loving Jesus!
C
I'm for the Lord!
Am G D7G
I'm calling O Lord Jesus!
I’ve given up the world because
I’ve found something better:
I have found the Living One
And He breaks every fetter.
Yes, He’s the One who set me free.
Oh, how my spirit soars!
I called His name, I’m not the same,
I am for the Lord!
And now I’m really happy,
Yes I’m fully satisfied.
I have found the Living One,
And He lives right inside
Of you and me, so come and see
Now our spirits soar!
We called His name, we’re not the same,
We are for the Lord!
We’re for the Lord!
We’re loving Jesus!
We’re for the Lord!
We’re calling O Lord Jesus!
I’ve got a river of life flowing within me
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
NS 37 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4
D D7 G D
I've got a river of life flowing within me;
Bm E7 A7
It makes the lame to walk and the blind to see.
D D7 G D
It opens prison doors, sets the captives free.
G D A7 D
I've got a river of life flowing within me.
Spring up, O well, within my spirit!
Bm E7 A7
Rise up and tell, so all can hear it!
D
Spring up, O well, so I experience
G A7 D
That life abundantly.
I’ve got a river of life flowing within me;
It started gushing up when God set me free.
That I keep the flow is my only plea.
I’ve got a river of life springing within me.
Spring up, O well, within my spirit!
Rise up and tell, so all can hear it!
Spring up, O well, so I experience
That life abundantly.
Once I call His name there’s a flow within;
It turns me from my day, makes Him Lord again.
As my spirit burns, Satan cannot win.
Calling, “Oh Lord Jesus,” keeps the flow within.
Spring up, O well, within my spirit!
Rise up and tell, so all can hear it!
Spring up, O well, so I experience
That life abundantly.
Jesus Lord, my best love Thou art
Christ: Indwelling and Home
God: Presence and Knowing
NS 351 | Guitar: no capo, play in C | Key: C Major | Time: 4/4
C Em
Jesus Lord, my best love Thou art,
F G7 C
Thou hast fully captured my heart;
C7 F Em Am
None compares with Thee, none on earth or heav'n,
Dm F Gsus4
God yet man, most beautiful One!
G7 C Em
How I longed to vanish in Thee
F G7 C
When Thy tender voice came to me.
C7 F Em Am
All past loves forsaking most joyfully,
Dm F Gsus4
I'd just love Thee— wholeheartedly.
G7 C G
Who in all the world is as fair as Thee?
Am Em
Or who else can love so romantic'ly?
F Em Am
Oh, most holy One, now You live in me!
F D7 Gsus4
Jesus Lord, I deeply love Thee!
G7 C E E7
No more trusting self, nor deceived I'd be;
Am Em
I'd put off my self, just be filled with Thee;
F C G Am
Oh, let all apart from Thee fade and flee;
C F G7 C
My one love, my best love, is Thee.
Jesus Lord, my best love Thou art;
I was once rebellious and hard,
But I drop it all now to come to Thee,
Self forsake, that like Thee I’d be.
When I live, be it Thou, I pray,
Not self’s will, but God’s I’d obey;
To Thine heart attuned, Thy delight I’d seek;
No more struggling, fully at peace.
Who in all the world is as fair as Thee?
Or who else can love so romantic’ly?
Oh, most holy One, now You live in me!
Jesus Lord, I deeply love Thee!
No more trusting self, nor deceived I’d be;
I’d put off my self, just be filled with Thee;
Oh, let all apart from Thee fade and flee;
My one love, my best love, is Thee.
Jesus Lord, my best love Thou art;
We two never, ever will part;
Thy dear presence is all my breath and might;
Thy dear smile is all my delight.
I would pour my heart out to Thee,
Love Thee, serve Thee, joined utterly;
My eternal portion, dear Lord, is Thee;
My one hope, Thy coming to see.
Who in all the world is as fair as Thee?
Or who else can love so romantic’ly?
Oh, most holy One, now You live in me!
Jesus Lord, I deeply love Thee!
No more trusting self, nor deceived I’d be;
I’d put off my self, just be filled with Thee;
Oh, let all apart from Thee fade and flee;
My one love, my best love, is Thee.
Jesus Lord, You’re our first love
Christ: Love and Attraction
NS 118 | Guitar: capo 1, play in D | Key: E♭ Major | Time: 4/4
D
Jesus Lord, You're our first love;
B Em
You're the One we love the best.
Em7 A
When our heart is loving You,
A7 D
How we're filled with Your sweet rest!
Lord, we love You for Yourself,
B Em
Not for what You give or do.
Em7 A
Nothing else could e'er compare
A7 D
With the joy of loving You.
Bm A
Lord, we've been drawn off by many things;
Am G Gm
Now we turn our heart back— how it sings!
D B7
We repent of loving other things—
Em A7 D
Jesus, Lord, You're our first love.
Never more could we desire
Anything that’s less than You,
And to this we would aspire—
Simply to be filled with You.
Jesus Lord, You’re our first love;
You’re the One we love the best.
When our heart is loving You,
How we’re filled with Your sweet rest!
Jesus, lover of my soul
Comfort: Trust and Rest
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
Gospel: Redemption and Forgiveness
H 1057 | Guitar: capo 2, play in D | Key: E Major | Time: 6/8 | Meter: 7.7.7.7.D.
D A
Jesus, lover of my soul,
D A A7 D
Let me to Thy bosom fly,
A
While the nearer waters roll,
D A A7 D
While the tempest still is high:
G D
Hide me, O my Savior, hide,
G D
Till the storm of life is past;
A
Safe into the haven guide;
D A A7 D
O receive my soul at last.
Other refuge have I none,
Hangs my helpless soul on Thee;
Leave, oh, leave me not alone,
Still support and comfort me.
All my trust on Thee is stayed,
All my help from Thee I bring;
Cover my defenseless head
With the shadow of Thy wing.
Thou, O Christ, art all I want;
More than all in Thee I find;
Raise the fallen, cheer the faint,
Heal the sick and lead the blind.
Just and holy is Thy name,
I am all unrighteousness;
Vile and full of sin I am,
Thou art full of truth and grace.
Plenteous grace with Thee is found,
Grace to cover all my sin;
Let the healing streams abound;
Make and keep me pure within.
Thou of life the fountain art,
Freely let me take of Thee;
Spring Thou up within my heart,
Rise to all eternity.
Jesus, O living Word of God
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
Consecration: Absolute Offering
Christ: Love and Attraction
NS 74 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4
D A Bm
Jesus, O living Word of God,
D G
Wash me and cleanse me with Your blood
D A
So You can speak to me.
D A Bm
Just let me hear Your words of grace,
D G
Just let me see Your radiant face,
D A D
Beholding constantly.
A Bm D
Jesus, living Word,
G D A
My heart thirsts for Thee;
D A Bm D
Of Thee I'd eat and drink,
G D A D
Enjoy Thee thoroughly.
Jesus, most precious One to me,
I want to seek You constantly
So you can spread through me.
I would just call upon Your name,
Open to you; I have no shame
Loving You, Jesus Lord.
Jesus, precious One,
Be so real to me.
You are all I want;
My full reality.
Jesus, Oh living One in me,
Open my eyes that I might see
All that You are to me.
Just let me enter in Your heart,
Never from You would I depart,
Loving You constantly.
Jesus, living One,
Flood me thoroughly;
Take my willing heart
And overcome in me.
Lord I want You to have Your way,
Save me from being Satan’s prey,
I am believing You.
All I can give to You, my Lord,
Is my whole being, love outpoured;
Lord, I belong to You.
Jesus, faithful God,
Gain us through and through;
Use us thoroughly
To see Your purpose through.
Jesus, our wonderful Shepherd
Church: Body Life and Building
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
H 1221 | Guitar: capo 3, play in G | Key: B♭ Major | Time: 6/8 | Meter: 8.7.8.7. with chorus.
G D G
Jesus, our wonderful Shepherd
D D7 G
Brought us right out of the fold
C G
Into His pasture so plenteous,
A A7 D7
Into His riches untold.
G
Glorious church life,
A D
Feasting from such a rich store!
G C G
Here where we're dwelling in oneness
D D7 G
God commands life evermore.
In the divisions He sought us,
Weary and famished for food;
Into the good land He brought us,
Oh, to our spirit how good!
Glorious church life,
Feasting from such a rich store!
Here where we’re dwelling in oneness
God commands life evermore.
Jesus Himself is our pasture,
He is the food that we eat;
We as His sheep are fed richly
Each time, whenever we meet.
Glorious church life,
Feasting from such a rich store!
Here where we’re dwelling in oneness
God commands life evermore.
Dwell we here on a high mountain,
Wet with the morning-fresh dew,
Slaking our thirst at the fountain,
Water so living and new.
Glorious church life,
Feasting from such a rich store!
Here where we’re dwelling in oneness
God commands life evermore.
Christ is our rest and enjoyment,
Here we have nothing to fear;
Here all the sheep dwell securely,
Kept by His presence so dear.
Glorious church life,
Feasting from such a rich store!
Here where we’re dwelling in oneness
God commands life evermore.
Jesus, the all-inclusive land [Hymnal H 1164 (classic tune)]
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
H 1164 | Guitar: capo 1, play in G | Key: A♭ Major | Time: 6/8 | Meter: Peculiar Meter.
G C D G
Jesus, the all- inclusive land,
D G
Is everything to me:
D G
A Christ of brooks, of depths and streams,
A A7 D7
And fountains bubbling free.
G C G
Springing from valleys and from hills,
C G
Flowing till every part He fills,
C G
He waters us— how glorious—
D G
By His life!
Jesus is now the land of wheat—
Incarnate, crucified.
But resurrection life is He
By barley signified.
He is a land of figs and vines—
Blood of the grape, the cheering wine.
With such supplies He satisfies—
Christ our land!
O what a rich, abundant Christ:
Our pomegranate true,
The olive tree whose oil is now
Anointing us anew.
Rich milk and honey He doth bring,
Sweet, satisfying, nourishing.
Our Christ is such; He is so much!
What a Christ!
In our good land we eat the bread—
There is no scarcity.
We never lack one thing in Him,
So rich, so full is He.
He is a land so vast, immense;
He is complete in every sense.
How He expands—land of all lands—
In our heart!
Christ is a land of iron stones,
Whence comes authority.
We must dig out this solid Christ
To bind His enemy.
Then we must through the sufferings pass
To be refined as burnished brass.
With iron bind, as brass refined,
Is our need.
Lord, how we bless Thee for this land,
The all-inclusive Christ!
We’ve eaten Him, we’re filled with Him,
O how He has sufficed!
Teach us to labor constantly
Upon this vast reality;
This is our joy, this our employ—
Christ our land!
Jesus, the all-inclusive land [Songbase 2008]
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
Songbase 2008
# Deuteronomy 8:7-10
1
G C D G
Jesus, the all-inclusive land,
D G
Is everything to me:
D G
A Christ of brooks, of depths and streams,
A A7
And fountains bubbling [D-D7]free.
G C G
Springing from valleys and from hills,
C G
Flowing till every part He fills,
G Em G
He waters us—how glorious—
C D G
By His life!
2
Jesus is now the land of wheat—
Incarnate, crucified.
But resurrection life is He
By barley signified.
He is a land of figs and vines—
Blood of the grape, and cheering wine.
With such supplies He satisfies—
Christ our land!
3
O what a rich, abundant Christ:
Our pomegranate true,
The olive tree whose oil is now
Anointing us anew,
Rich milk and honey He doth bring,
Sweet, satisfying, nourishing.
Our Christ is such; He is so much!
What a Christ!
4
In our good land we eat the bread—
There is no scarcity.
We never lack one thing in Him,
So rich, so full is He.
He is a land so vast, immense;
He is complete in every sense.
How He expands—land of all lands—
In our heart!
5
Christ is a land of iron stones,
Whence comes authority.
We must dig out this solid Christ
To bind His enemy.
Then we must through the sufferings pass
To be refined as burnished brass.
With iron bind, as brass refined,
Is our need.
6
Lord, how we bless Thee for this land,
The all-inclusive Christ!
We've eaten Him, we're filled with Him,
O how He has sufficed!
Teach us to labor constantly
Upon this vast reality;
This is our joy, this our employ—
Christ our land!
Just as I am
Gospel: Redemption and Forgiveness
H 1048 | Guitar: capo 1, play in D | Key: E♭ Major | Time: 6/4 | Meter: 8.8.8.8.
D A A7 D
Just as I am, without one plea,
A A7 D
But that Thy blood was shed for me,
D7 G
And that Thou bid'st me come to Thee,
D A A7D
O Lamb of God, I come! I come!
Just as I am, and waiting not
To rid my soul of one dark blot;
To Thee whose blood can cleanse each spot,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come!
Just as I am, though tossed about
With many a conflict, many a doubt;
Fightings within, and fears without,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come!
Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind;
Sight, riches, healing of the mind;
Yes, all I need, in Thee to find,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come!
Just as I am, Thou wilt receive,
Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;
Because Thy promise I believe,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come!
Just as I am, Thy love unknown
Has broken every barrier down;
Now, to be Thine, yea, Thine alone,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come!
Just one touch
Christ: Love and Attraction
LB 14 | Guitar: no capo, play in D | Key: D Major | Time: 4/4
D G D
Just one touch of You, dear Lord,
A
Just one look into Your eyes,
G
Just one kiss from You,
D A
You're all I need, my Love.
D G D
Let me hear again Your voice.
A
You are now my final choice.
G
Speak in love to me.
D A
I'll waste myself on Thee.
G D
Nothing and no one can satisfy me
A D
but You anymore.
G D BmD
Jesus, I love You, my only desire.
Em A Gm A7 D
Oh Lord, I just love You.
Let me touch You as before,
Craving for You more and more,
You’re the very best!
I’ll drop the rest for You.
Oh, the kisses of Your mouth
Make my lips to praise and shout.
Lord, You’re full of grace
Oh, what a taste my Love!
Nothing and no one can satisfy me
but You anymore.
Jesus, my first Love, oh set me on fire
For You, my only desire.
Just infuse me with Your eyes.
Oh! This union satisfies!
As I gaze on You.
I’m filled with You, my Love.
Only You alone will do.
I can’t make it without You.
Keep me close to You,
Just joined to You as one.
Nothing and no one can satisfy me
but You anymore.
Jesus, I love You, my only desire.
Oh, set my heart on fire.
I repent and now return,
Grant my heart for You to burn.
Flame in me this zeal.
Lord, be in me so real!
I repent and now return,
Grant my heart for You to burn.
Flame in me this zeal.
Lord, be in me so real!
Jesus, my first Love! Oh Jesus, my best Love,
I now return to You.
Jesus, my first Love! Oh Jesus, my best Love,
I love You. I just love You!
Just taste and see that the Lord is good
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
H 1331 | Guitar: no capo, play in D | Key: D Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: Peculiar Meter.
D
Just taste and see that the Lord is good;
A A7
Just taste and see that the Lord is good.
D7 G
He's good for you, as He is for me;
A7 D
So whatever you do, just taste and see.
Just call O Lord—He’ll change your life;
Just call O Lord He’ll change your life.
Amazing grace He will afford;
If in every place You call O Lord.
You’ll feel real love coming into your heart;
You’ll feel real love coming into your heart.
You’ll sense a flow from God above;
And You will know you’ve found real love.
So praise the Lord for His life in you;
Yes, praise the Lord for His life in you.
Something of Christ He has outpoured
Into your life; so praise the Lord!
Just to be in You
Christ: Indwelling and Home
God's Economy: Purpose and Consummation
LB 23 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4
D A Bm G A D
Just to be in You as You're in me.
Em A G A D
Just abide in You, Lord, constantly.
A Bm D G A D
Here I'm one with You, as You're with me.
Em A G A D
Here we're joined as one, Lord, mutually.
A D
God's dispensing, His economy,
A D
In His Trinity,
A D
He's transfusing, and He's mingling
Em D A
All He is to me.
I am just a branch, and You’re the vine.
As I dwell in You, everything is fine.
Here I’d like to be, Lord, all the time.
Here I’m Yours, dear Lord, and You are mine.
God’s dispensing, His economy,
In His Trinity,
He’s transfusing, and He’s mingling
All He is to me.
I’m a branch that’s been, Lord, grafted in.
I’m supplied in You in this life union.
Here Your riches, Lord, in this sweet life flow.
As I dwell in You, I will surely grow.
God’s dispensing, His economy,
In His Trinity,
He’s transfusing, and He’s mingling
All He is to me.
As I dwell in You, and You in me,
Here I’m joined to You, Lord, practically.
As I stay with You, as You’re with me,
We will mingle, Lord, subjectively.
God’s dispensing, His economy,
In His Trinity,
He’s transfusing, and He’s mingling
All He is to me.
As I’m loving You and enjoying You, Lord,
You become in me the rhema word.
Here I’ll pray in You as You pray in me.
You’ll bear fruit in me, Lord, abundantly.
God’s dispensing, His economy,
In His Trinity,
He’s transfusing, and He’s mingling
All He is to me.
As I dwell in You, Lord You’re flowing through.
Lord, You’re filling me, overflowing too.
Here we all are one and expressing You.
Here our joy is full as we dwell in You.
God’s dispensing, His economy,
In His Trinity,
He’s transfusing, and He’s mingling
All He is to me.
Laboring on Jesus, the good land so real
God's Economy: Purpose and Consummation
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
Church: Body Life and Building
H 1168 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: 10.10.10.10. with chorus.
D A D7 G D
Laboring on Jesus, the good land so real,
A Bm E E7 A
Plowing and planting and watering the field.
D A D7 G F♯
He yields the produce of reality,
Em E D Bm D A7 D
God reaps a harvest of Jesus in me.
A7 D
O Jesus! You're God's good land
Em B7 Em
For me to labor on!
A A7 D
I'll bit by bit possess You
E7 A7
Until the whole is won!
D A7 D
With Canaan is God's purpose,
D7 G
The labor He will bless;
D B7
Lord Jesus, here I gain Yourself,
Em A7 D
Your Person to possess.
Laboring on Jesus! My heart has been set,
Labor’s begun, and I have no regret,
For with my labor God’s sending the rain,
And all my labor on Christ yields much gain.
O Jesus! You’re God’s good land
For me to labor on!
I’ll bit by bit possess You
Until the whole is won!
With Canaan is God’s purpose,
The labor He will bless;
Lord Jesus, here I gain Yourself,
Your Person to possess.
Laboring on Jesus this practical way—
Praying His Word in the spirit each day,
Foll’wing His living anointing within,
Built up with others, the church life to win.
O Jesus! You’re God’s good land
For me to labor on!
I’ll bit by bit possess You
Until the whole is won!
With Canaan is God’s purpose,
The labor He will bless;
Lord Jesus, here I gain Yourself,
Your Person to possess.
Laboring on Jesus yields reality,
Meetings of fullness for all men to see;
There God and man are indeed satisfied,
And there God’s presence cannot be denied.
O Jesus! You’re God’s good land
For me to labor on!
I’ll bit by bit possess You
Until the whole is won!
With Canaan is God’s purpose,
The labor He will bless;
Lord Jesus, here I gain Yourself,
Your Person to possess.
Labor on Jesus to have Him increased!
Then seek God’s dwelling and come to the feast!
There bring and offer your surplus to God,
There eat the riches, rejoice in the Lord!
O Jesus! You’re God’s good land
For me to labor on!
I’ll bit by bit possess You
Until the whole is won!
With Canaan is God’s purpose,
The labor He will bless;
Lord Jesus, here I gain Yourself,
Your Person to possess.
Let me stand behind You, Lord
Christ: Love and Attraction
LB 1 | Guitar: no capo, play in D | Key: D Major | Time: 4/4
D G D
Let me stand behind You, Lord.
G D
Let me wash Your feet with my tears.
A Bm
Let me wipe them with my hair.
E E7 A
Let me kiss them and anoint them
D
With the ointment.
G
I love You!
D
Jesus, I love You!
Bm A7
May I waste my all and life on You.
D Bm
Let me pour the ointment pure
G
On Your head and on Your feet,
D
On You, most precious One
BmEm A7 D
Because I love You.
Let me take a pound of ointment pure
Of great value to anoint Your feet
And wipe them with my hair
That the house be filled with the fragrance
Of the ointment.
I love You!
Jesus, I love You!
May I waste my all and life on You.
Let me pour the ointment pure
On Your head and on Your feet,
On You, most precious One
Because I love You.
Lord, they said if You were a prophet,
You should know who and what I am.
I’m a sinner that toucheth You,
A woman not worthy to anoint You.
But I love You!
Jesus, I love You!
You forgave me the most
now I love You, Lord, the most.
Let me pour the ointment pure
On Your head and on Your feet,
On You, most precious One,
Because You love me.
Let my love from my being wash Your feet
And my glory without wipe them too
Let me kiss them where the nails would pierce.
All my love, Lord, and glory I’ll waste on You.
I love You!
Jesus, I love You!
All my glory and love I pour
and waste on You.
Receive my ointment, Lord.
It’s all I have, dear Lord.
For You, most precious One,
Because I love You.
Life is mysterious, life is God Himself
Transformation: Inner Life and Growth
H 1195 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: 10.10.10.10.
D G A A7 D
Life is mysterious, life is God Himself,
G A
Whose whole intention focuses on man.
D E7 A
God made him to take in the tree of life,
D G A A7 D
To have a man of life for His own plan.
But man was tempted and seduced to sin,
By taking knowledge from the other source.
This man then fell as knowledge entered in
And dominated him with all its force.
This knowledge has developed in the man
Into the human culture on the earth.
So man, created to fulfill God’s plan,
Became a failure full of Satan’s dearth.
Then God came in the Person of the Son;
Lived He on earth, Christ Jesus was His name—
A living model so that everyone
Could live by life, God’s fullness to obtain.
This God-man, Christ, went to the cross and died,
By death He ended knowledge, the old man.
Things negative forever crucified,
Death He subdued, a new life He began!
From death He resurrected and became
The living Spirit to give life to us.
When we believe and call upon His name;
This living Spirit comes to dwell in us.
By this the very Triune God is now
The living Spirit mingling deep within.
Our spirit joins in oneness; this is how
We are one spirit evermore with Him.
’Tis by this Spirit that we walk and act,
We have our being, think, and see all things;
We’re now within this Spirit! What a fact!
This Spirit to us all God’s fullness brings!
So now we have to set our mind on Him;
Each day, each hour, our mind on Him must be;
That by this Spirit we’d be saved within
By life and reign in life eternally.
’Tis by this Spirit that we shall be freed
From Sin whose law inside us death would bring.
Our mortal bodies will have life indeed;
Thus sanctified we’ll be in everything.
This Spirit shall transform our natural life,
Save us from self, build us in one new man,
Till we’re conformed to be like Jesus Christ,
Thus finishing our God’s eternal plan.
Life is our God and life is Christ our Lord.
Life is the Spirit. Life’s the only way—
Till we’re transfigured and redeemed to God.
We’re waiting, looking forward to that day!
Living by the Grace of God
Salvation: Assurance and Joy
Church: Body Life and Building
NS 752 | Guitar: no capo, play in D | Key: D Major | Time: 4/4
D F♯m
Lord, keep me living, through deep sorrows and steep joys,
G A
My human life is filled with days of darkness, days of songs.
D F♯m
What's the purpose? What's the reason for all this?
G A
Lord, it's only by Your grace, by the grace of God I'll live.
D G
Keep me living by the grace of God,
Bm A
Make this a reality, Christ living in me.
D G
Keep me living by the grace of God,
Bm A D
For the reality, of the Body of Christ.
Lord, Your grace, is flowing from the throne,
Not material gifts, nor blessings, but the processed Triune God.
God the Father’s boundless riches, God the Son an endless spring,
God the Spirit’s ceaseless flowing thus the Triune God to bring.
Keep me living by the grace of God,
Make this a reality, Christ living in me.
Keep me living by the grace of God,
For the reality, of the Body of Christ.
Lord, Your Body, must become reality,
Through every member functioning to build up Your Body.
So defeat us, and subdue us, open vessels, Lord we pray,
As stewards of the grace of God, Lord build us up today.
Keep us living by the grace of God,
Make this a reality, Christ living in us.
Keep us living by the grace of God,
For the reality, of the Body of Christ.
Lord Jesus Christ, our heart feels sweet
Christ: Love and Attraction
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
H 171 | Guitar: capo 1, play in G | Key: A♭ Major | Time: 6/8 | Meter: 8.6.8.6. with chorus.
G C
Lord Jesus Christ, our heart feels sweet
G D
Whene'er we think on Thee,
G C
And long that to Thy presence dear
G D7 G
We soon might raptured be!
D G
Lord, like the pretty henna- flower*,
A A7 D7
In vineyards blossoming Thou art;
G C
Incomp'rable Thy beauty is,
G D7 G
Admires and loves our heart!
There is no music adequate
Thy grace in full to praise,
Nor there a heart which could enjoy
Thy love in every phase.
Lord, like the pretty henna-flower*,
In vineyards blossoming Thou art;
Incomp’rable Thy beauty is,
Admires and loves our heart!
Yet, what delights our heart the most
Is not Thy love, Thy grace;
But it is Thine own loving Self
That satisfies always.
Lord, like the pretty henna-flower*,
In vineyards blossoming Thou art;
Incomp’rable Thy beauty is,
Admires and loves our heart!
Oh, Thou art fairer than the fair,
And sweeter than the sweet;
Beside Thee, none in heaven or earth
Our heart’s desire could meet.
Lord, like the pretty henna-flower*,
In vineyards blossoming Thou art;
Incomp’rable Thy beauty is,
Admires and loves our heart!
Lord Jesus, draw me one step further
Christ: Love and Attraction
Seeking: Hunger and Pursuit
Songbase 513
1 Em Bm C G Lord Jesus, draw me one step further; Em D G D Draw me, Lord, from where I am. G B7 Em D I’ve been here too long already. C D C G Move me, Lord, I know You can. 2 Your whisper, Lord, so softly sounding, Deep within my heart does burn. Let Your stillness now subdue me, That Your feeling I'd discern. 3 All idle thoughts and impure feelings, Lord, remove from mind and heart. Wash me in the crystal water And more life to me impart. 4 All hidden things that block my vision, Rocks of self, ambition, pride; Now expose and burn away, Lord, By Your look intensified. 5 Increase the weight of glory in me; Let Your Spirit now transform, That all things would not be wasted But would work to save me more. 6 Lord Jesus, oh, how much I need You! Thank You, Lord, that You are here, Ever present as the Body. I would always seek You there.
Lord Jesus, I long in Thy presence to live
God: Presence and Knowing
Prayer: Calling and Communion
H 389 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 3/4 | Meter: 11.11.11.11.D.
D G D
Lord Jesus, I long in Thy presence to live,
A7
From morning to evening my one world Thou art;
D G D
O let not my heart be contented or rest
G A A7 D
When loving or seeking what with Thee doth part.
A E7 A
Each moment, each day, throughout suff'ring and pain,
E7 A
When nought in the world can give comfort or cheer,
A7 D G D
When sighing and weeping encompasses me,
G A A7 D
Lord, still all my sighing and wipe every tear.
Each time when I dream of the goodness of life,
I pray Thee, dear Lord, that Thou in it may be;
O do not allow me to choose by myself,
Nor seek any pleasure that’s other than Thee.
Each night when alone in the stillness I lie,
I pray Thee, Lord Jesus, that Thou wilt be near;
Each morning ere dawn comes, while still in my sleep,
Then whispering call me and open my ear.
Each time, Lord, when reading in Thy holy Word,
I pray that Thy glory may shine on each line,
That clearly I’ll see what a Savior I have
And how great salvation that Thou hast made mine.
When helpless I come, Lord, to kneel at Thy throne,
I pray Thee to hear me and grant me Thy grace;
If thru my shortcomings Thou hear not my prayer,
Withdraw not Thy presence, O hide not Thy face.
Each time when of heavenly blessings I think,
O let my heart long to be raptured to Thee;
My only hope here is Thy coming again,
My only joy there, Lord, Thy presence will be.
Lord, teach me each day in Thy presence to live,
From morning to evening my one world Thou art;
O let not my heart be contented or rest
When loving or seeking what with Thee doth part.
Lord, for this day, thankful to You
Salvation: Assurance and Joy
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
Prayer: Morning Watch and Daily Contact
NS 362 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4
D A Bm F♯m Lord, for this day, thankful to You, G D Em7 A7 I give myself to be joined to You anew. D A You're the living water, Bm F♯m Satisfies me ever, G D Fills my spirit, in me spreads, and Em7 A7 D Floods me till life's fully manifest. No need for doubt or anxious care, Just seek His kingdom and righteousness fore’er. Daily needs compelling, All to Him I’m telling, And His peace, so rich and deep, Preserves me safe and keeps me constantly. Always rejoice, ceaselessly pray, In all give thanks, ’tis the all-excelling way. Christ’s the living fountain, My supply abundant, All to His hand I entrust, and He’ll preserve and keep me to the end.
Lord, how long, dear Bridegroom [Hymnal LB 40]
Hope: Glory and Appearing
Church: Bride and New Man
LB 40 | Guitar: capo 2, play in D | Key: E Major | Time: 4/4
D A
Lord, how long, dear Bridegroom,
Bm F♯m
'Til You come, Lord, how soon?
G A D A
Don't delay for that coming day, coming day.
D A
Grant me, Lord, to be filled
Bm F♯m
With You, Lord, every day.
G A D
Dearest Lord, take me all the way.
A
Come, Lord Jesus,
Bm F♯
Please come, dear Bridegroom;
G A D A
Precious One, come soon, come soon.
D A
Lord, consume me!
Bm F♯
Oh Lord, don't let me stray,
G A D
Faithful to You all the way.
Lord, make home in all my heart
In my secret, deepest parts,
Hidden, Lord, and reserved for You, for You.
You would be preeminent
In all things and all events,
Possessed by Thee to this extent.
Come, Lord Jesus,
Please come, dear Bridegroom;
Precious One, come soon, come soon.
Lord, consume me!
Oh Lord, don’t let me stray,
Faithful to You all the way.
In my prayer and deepest plea
In my spirit always be
Saturated and soaked with Thee, with Thee.
This would be my life daily.
Every hour expecting Thee,
This I pray, Lord, desperately!
Come, Lord Jesus,
Please come, dear Bridegroom;
Precious One, come soon, come soon.
Lord, consume me!
Oh Lord, don’t let me stray,
Faithful to You all the way.
The universe, in it we see,
In the sweetest touch of Thee,
You’re my choice and my destiny, destiny.
Lord, whate’er the price may be,
Lord, Amen, let it be!
Oh, my Love, please come back quickly!
Come, Lord Jesus,
Please come, dear Bridegroom;
Precious One, come soon, come soon.
Lord, consume me!
Oh Lord, don’t let me stray,
Faithful to You all the way.
In Your love I am constrained.
What’s within, I can’t contain.
Lord, I can’t any more restrain, restrain.
In Your love, I’ll pour on Thee.
And the church, Your Bride to be,
This my choice voluntarily.
Come, Lord Jesus,
Please come, dear Bridegroom;
Precious One, come soon, come soon.
Lord, consume me!
Oh Lord, don’t let me stray,
Faithful to You all the way.
Lord, how long, dear Bridegroom [Songbase 488]
Hope: Glory and Appearing
Church: Bride and New Man
Prayer: Calling and Communion
Songbase 488
1 D A Lord, how long, dear Bridegroom, Bm F# 'Til You come, Lord, how soon? G A D A Don't delay for that coming day! D A Grant me, Lord, to be filled Bm F# With You, Lord, every day. G A D Dearest Lord, take me all the way. D A Come, Lord Jesus, Bm F# Please come, dear Bridegroom! G A D A7 Precious One, come soon, come soon. D A Lord, consume me! Bm F# O Lord, don't let me stray, G A D Faithful to You all the way. 2 Lord, make home in all my heart, In my secret, deepest parts Hidden, Lord, and reserved for You. You would be preeminent In all things and all events, Possessed by Thee to this extent. 3 In my prayer and deepest plea, In my spirit always be Saturated and soaked with Thee. This would be my life daily— Every hour expecting Thee. This I pray, Lord, desperately! 4 The universe, in it we see, In the sweetest touch of Thee, You're my choice and my destiny. Lord, whate'er the price may be, Lord, Amen, let it be! Oh, my Love, please come back quickly! 5 In Your love I am constrained. What's within, I can't contain. Lord, I can't anymore restrain. In Your love, I'll pour on Thee, And the church, Your bride to be, This my choice voluntarily.
Lord, I am continually with Thee
God: Presence and Knowing
NS 264 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4
D G D
Lord, I am continually with Thee:
Em A
Thou hast holden me by my right hand,
D
Thou shalt guide me—
A D
Thou shalt guide me with Thy counsel,
F♯7 Bm
And afterward receive me—
D A7 D
Receive me to glory.
Whom have I in heaven but Thee?
And there is none upon the earth
That I desire beside Thee.
My flesh and my heart faileth;
But God is the strength of my heart,
And my portion forever.
Lord, I love You more and more each day
Christ: Love and Attraction
LB 65 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4
D Em
Lord, I love You more and more each day.
G A7 D
Lord, I love You more this very day.
Em
I can't live without You anymore.
G A7 G A7D
I can't make it like I did before.
Em
Oh, those years when I was void of You.
G A7 D
Lord, You rescued me when I was through.
Em
When I reminisce those other years,
G A7 G A7 D
Emptiness, heartaches, and many tears.
Bm F♯m G A7 D
Lord, I do love You more everyday.
Bm F♯m G EmA7 D
Lord, I do love You much more this very day.
Oh, that thirst that gnawed me deep within:
Drove me seeking satisfaction.
Oh, the many things that I have tried:
Left me thirsting and dissatisfied.
In this endless search for something new,
All the time this cry was just for You.
I was blind in trying many things
’Til I drank You as my living Spring.
Lord, I do love You more everyday.
Lord, I do love You much more this very day.
Lord, You came and filled my inmost being.
You’re the sweetest satisfaction.
You’re the Spirit as my everything,
Spirit in my spirit bubbling.
Thank You, Lord, for coming into me.
Now You’re spreading in me constantly.
Lord, You’re making home in all my heart,
As my treasure filling every part.
Lord, I do love You more everyday.
Lord, I do love You much more this very day.
Lord, I love You more today
Christ: Love and Attraction
NS 42 | Guitar: capo 1, play in D | Key: E♭ Major | Time: 4/4
D Bm
Dearest Lord, I come;
D Bm
This is now my pray'r,
Em A
Keep me open to You,
G A
May I always love You.
D G D
Lord, I love You more today,
G A Bm G
So much more than yesterday;
A D G A7D
Lord, I need You, Lord, I love You.
Now that the choice is mine,
Lord, I still choose You;
’Though the paths be not marked,
I’m still trusting in You.
Lord, I love You more today,
So much more than yesterday;
Lord, I need You, Lord, I love You.
And if the way is hard,
If things don’t go my way,
Keep my heart soft to You,
Keep me open to You.
Lord, I love You more today,
So much more than yesterday;
Lord, I need You, Lord, I love You.
Dearest Lord, I pray,
Lead me everyday;
Don’t let things come between,
Keep my eyes fixed on You.
Lord, I love You more today,
So much more than yesterday;
Lord, I need You, Lord, I love You.
When many years have gone,
And many things have passed,
I will still be for You,
I will still say to You:
Lord, I love You more today,
So much more than yesterday;
Lord, I need You, Lord, I love You.
Lord, I love You. Thank You for opening my eyes
Christ: Love and Attraction
NS 229 | Guitar: no capo, play in C | Key: C Major | Time: 4/4
C AmF G7
Lord, I love You.
C Am Dm7 G7
Thank You for opening my eyes.
C Em F G7
Lord I've seen who You are,
C AmDm7 G7 F
And I can't help falling in love.
C Am F G7
One day so desp'rate for You,
C F G7 C
Praying earnestly to You.
F G7 C
Lord, I'm not satisfied.
Am Dm7 G7 C
Show me, Lord, how lovely You are.
Thank You for Your faithfulness.
I have seen Thy preciousness.
Now, Lord, I can’t deny
Your beauty has captured my heart.
Now, Lord, You’re all I want.
I waste all that I have.
No one compares to You.
Here in love, Lord, will I remain.
Lord, Increase Our Faith (Luke 17:5-6)
General: Miscellaneous
Songbase 4012 | Capo: 1
F C G Am F
If you have faith like a mustard seed,
C G Am F
You would have said to this sycamine tree,
C E7 Am F
Be uprooted, be planted in the sea;
Dm G
And it would’ve obeyed you.
# (repeat)
F C G
Lord, Increase our faith
F C G F
Lord, Increase our faith
G Am G F Dm
And the apostles said to the Lord
G C
Lord, Increase our faith
# Luke 17:5-6
Lord, I’ve set my heart
Christ: Love and Attraction
LB 18 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4
D Gm D G A
Lord, I've set my heart; Lord, I just love You.
Bm F♯m Em G A
Beside You I have no other desire.
Em G A
Lord, I just like to live You.
D Gm D Em G A
Lord, I love You because You love me.
D Em G A
I just like to live You,
D Em D Bm D A7 D
And be under Your instant moment by moment leading.
On the entire earth, in the whole universe,
I have no int’rest or other desire:
My desire is only You.
Lord, I love You because You love me.
I just like to live You,
And be under Your instant moment by moment leading.
Thank You, dearest Lord; You’ve predestinated me.
You’ve called me and saved me and, Lord, preserved me.
You have brought me, Lord, to this day.
Lord, I love You because You love me.
I just like to live You,
And be under Your instant moment by moment leading.
Lord, keep my heart always true to You [Hymnal LB 52]
Christ: Love and Attraction
Consecration: Absolute Offering
Consecration: Purity and Single Heart
LB 52 | Guitar: capo 1, play in D | Key: E♭ Major | Time: 4/4
D Bm Em A
Lord, keep my heart always true to You,
D Bm Em A
Never backsliding, always viewing You,
D Bm Em A
A heart that is pure that sees only You,
D Bm Em A7 D
A heart that loves You and treasures only You.
A Bm Em A
Your love constrains me to give my all to You.
D A Bm Em A
Lord, I can't help it; my heart is drawn to You.
D Bm Em A7
Oh what a privilege! I give myself to You!
D Bm
I love You, Lord, dearest Lord.
Em A7 D
I love You! I just love You!
Lord, keep my love burning brightly for You,
A love never dwindling always hot for You,
A love, shining brighter all the way for You,
A love, so fresh like the day I first touched You.
Your love constrains me to give my all to You.
Lord, I can’t help it; my heart is drawn to You.
Oh what a privilege! I give myself to You!
I love You, Lord, dearest Lord.
I love You! I just love You!
Lord, take my life, I present it to You!
If I had a thousand, I’d pour all on You!
Nothing withholding, my all is for You.
My life and my future, dear Lord, is all for You.
Your love constrains me to give my all to You.
Lord, I can’t help it; my heart is drawn to You.
Oh what a privilege! I give myself to You!
I love You, Lord, dearest Lord.
I love You! I just love You!
Lord, keep my heart always true to You [Songbase 456]
Consecration: Purity and Single Heart
Christ: Love and Attraction
Consecration: Absolute Offering
Songbase 456
1
D Bm Em A
Lord, keep my heart always true to You,
D Bm Em A
Never backsliding, always viewing You,
D Bm Em A
A heart that is pure, that sees only You,
D Bm Em A D
A heart that loves You and treasures only You.
Bm
Your love constrains me
Em A
To give my all to You.
D Bm
Lord, I can't help it;
Em A
My heart is drawn to You.
D Bm Em A
Oh, what a privilege! I give myself to You!
D Bm
I love You, Lord, dearest Lord.
Em A D
I love You! I just love You!
2
Lord, keep my love burning brightly for You,
A love never dwindling, always hot for You,
A love, shining brighter all the way for You,
A love, so fresh, like the day I first touched You.
3
Lord, take my life, I present it to You!
If I had a thousand, I'd pour all on You!
Nothing withholding, my all is for You.
My life and my future, dear Lord, is all for You.
Lord, much more do I need [Hymnal NS 1054]
Hope: Glory and Appearing
Christ: Love and Attraction
Church: Body Life and Building
NS 1054 | Guitar: capo 1, play in D | Key: E♭ Major | Time: 3/4
D A Bm
Lord, much more do I need
D G D A
Your full salvation worked out in me.
D A Bm
All I have is today,
D G D Asus4
So for Your purpose, Lord, have Your way.
A Bm A D
Fan my spirit into flame;
G A D
Lord, don't let me stay the same.
Lord, be my Amen;
Subdue my will, don’t let me win.
Though my feelings deceive,
I stand by faith, Your grace I receive.
Lord, take captive my every thought;
Make Your home in all of my heart.
Strengthen my trust in You,
That all things work together for good,
Not according to me,
But so that You’d be wrought in my being.
Though sometimes I don’t understand,
Lord, I trust in Your loving hands.
Deepen my love for you;
Make me a lily, simple and pure.
Other things in my heart
Empty; unload me, Your love impart.
Draw my eyes to see only You.
Dear Lord Jesus, how I love You.
Lift my eyes up to see,
All that You do is not just for me.
It’s the church as Your bride
Who satisfies Your heart’s desire.
Of Your Body, grant me Your view.
Draw me, we will run after You.
Thank You for who You are,
All that we can’t be; Lord be our All.
Praise You, Lord, as the One
Who over all things is on the throne.
By Your mercy we’re justified;
But much more, save us in Your life.
Lord, much more, save us in Your life.
Lord, much more do I need [Songbase 3444]
Christ: Love and Attraction
Church: Body Life and Building
Comfort: Trust and Rest
Songbase 3444
1
C G Am
Lord, much more do I need
F C G
Your full salvation worked out in me
C G Am
All I have is today
F C G
So for Your purpose, Lord have Your way
F G Am C
Fan my spirit into flame
F G C
Lord don’t let me stay the same.
2
Lord be my Amen,
subdue my will, don’t let me win.
Though my feelings deceive,
I stand by faith, Your grace I receive.
Lord take captive my every thought
Make Your home in all of my heart.
3
Strengthen my trust in You
That all things work together for good,
Not according to me,
But so that You’d be wrought in my being.
Though sometimes I don’t understand
Lord I trust in Your loving hands.
4
Deepen my love for You,
Make me a lily, simple and pure.
Other things in my heart
Empty, unload me. Your love impart.
Draw my eyes, to see only You
Dear Lord Jesus, how I love You.
5
Lift my eyes up to see
All that You do is not just for me.
It’s the Church, as Your bride,
who satisfies Your heart’s desire.
Of Your Body, grant me Your view.
Draw me, we will run after You
6
Thank You, for who You are
All that we can’t be, Lord be our All.
Praise You Lord as the One
Who over all things is on the throne.
By Your mercy, we’re justified
But much more, save us in Your life.
Lord, My Eyes Are Seeing
God: Presence and Knowing
NS 661 | Guitar: no capo, play in G | Key: G Major | Time: 4/4
G
Lord, my eyes are seeing,
Lord, my ears are hearing,
C
All that You've been speaking,
D G
My heart's understanding, too.
C
Finally, I am turning,
D G
Willing to be healed by You.
D
Thank You for Your waiting,
C G
Arranging everything I'd do.
D
Now Lord, my heart
Em C
Cries out for Your loving hand.
G D
And Lord, Amen,
C D
I'd be touched by You.
Lord, I’ve been so hardened,
Caught in worldly traffic,
Drowning out Your words that
Fell upon my wayward heart.
Somehow, still You got in,
Soft’ning up my tender parts.
How could I refuse You?
You bore me on Your wounded heart.
I thought I was willing,
Shallowly receiving,
Meanwhile I was sinning,
Burying my shameful side.
But the sun exposed me,
Now I can no longer hide.
Bare without Your presence,
For dire help to You I fly.
Everything seemed peaceful,
Till Your words intruded,
Anxious thoughts arose and
Tried to choke the life away.
Lifelessly I drifted,
Couldn’t tell the night from day.
Then a ray of light came,
Shining through a man of clay.
Oh, the time I wasted,
Trying to be better.
All along You waited,
Just for me to reach my end.
Now I simply open,
Trusting in my truest Friend.
Hold me by Your mercy,
Bear fruit in me until the end.
Now Lord, my heart
Overflows with a praising song!
For Lord, I know,
I’ve been touched by You.
Lord, now I see
Comfort: Trust and Rest
NS 209 | Guitar: capo 2, play in D | Key: E Major | Time: 4/4
D Dmaj7
Lord now I see,
G
You only want me to believe;
A7
Not to dwell
D A Bm
In all my failures and defeats;
D G D
To believe what You have done,
Em Asus4
And not in what I see.
Lord I believe,
When all around me is defeat
And it seems that nothing’s changing outwardly.
No! I’m not discouraged,
I’m believing You.
Yes, I believe,
And there is no demand on me.
Simple faith, yes, that is all You want from me.
Freed from anxious doubting—
I’m free to just believe!
Believing You,
Because, Lord, You are my success!
When I fail, all I must do is just confess,
And go on enjoying You—
I love believing You!
Lord, You are more precious than silver [Hymnal NS 24]
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
Christ: Indwelling and Home
Christ: Love and Attraction
NS 24 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4
D A G D
Lord, You are more precious than silver;
A G A
Lord, You are more costly than gold;
D A G D
Lord, You are more beautiful than diamonds;
Em G Asus4 A7 D
And nothing I desire compares with You.
Lord, Your life is divine, eternal.
Lord, Your life regenerated me.
Lord, Your life is growing within me,
Until I am fully conformed to Thee.
Lord, Your love is wide as the ocean.
Lord, Your love is deep as the sea.
Lord, Your love encompasses the nations,
And that is all I want to live in me.
Lord, Your light is shining within us;
Lord, Your light drives darkness away.
Lord, Your light is guiding us onwards,
Preparing us for the coming wedding day.
Lord, You are more precious than silver [Songbase 402]
Christ: Indwelling and Home
Christ: Love and Attraction
Songbase 402 | Capo: 2
1
D A G D
Lord, You are more precious than silver.
A G A
Lord, You are more costly than gold.
D A G
Lord, You are more beautiful than
D
diamonds.
G A A7 D
And nothing I desire compares to You!
2
Lord, Your life is divine, eternal.
Lord, Your life regenerated me.
Lord, Your life is growing within me,
Until I am fully conformed to Thee.
3
Lord, Your love is wider than the ocean.
Lord, Your love is deeper than the sea.
Lord, Your love encompasses the nations,
And that is all I want to live in me.
4
Lord, Your light is shining within us;
Lord, Your light drives darkness away.
Lord, Your light is guiding us onwards,
Preparing us for the coming wedding day.
Lord, You are the living spring
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
NS 194 | Guitar: no capo, play in C | Key: C Major | Time: 3/4 | Meter: Peculiar Meter.
C Em Dm G
Lord, You are the living spring,
C Em G7
The river of water of life;
C Em F Fm
Only You can quench my thirst;
C G7 C
Only You satisfy.
Em Dm G
Lord, You are the living tree,
C Em G7
You are the Tree of Life;
C Em F Fm
Only You can fill my hunger;
C G7 C7
Only You satisfy.
F G7 C Am
Every moment in so many ways
Dm G7 C
He is the sure supply;
F G7 C G Am
Now and forever and always,
Dm G7 C
Only You satisfy.
Lord, You are the living vine,
In You we would abide;
Only You give life divine;
Only You satisfy.
So we must praise
And we must sing,
And we must testify;
Lord, You are the only One;
Only You satisfy.
Every moment in so many ways
He is the sure supply;
Now and forever and always,
Only You satisfy.
Lord, You love me so immensely
Christ: Love and Attraction
Consecration: Absolute Offering
NS 46 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4
D A
Lord, You love me so immensely;
Bm F♯m
I would love You more intensely.
G D
Every day and every moment,
Em A
O Lord, capture me.
D A
Let my goal and my life's theme be,
Bm F♯m
Lord, to love You most supremely;
G D
With all my heart, Lord Jesus,
Em G A A7 D
Keep me faithful unto Thee.
A
Draw me, Lord, each day.
Bm F♯m
Take my veils away.
G D
With a pure heart will I see You;
Em7 A7
Lord I just love You.
D A
Nothing else I seek;
Bm F♯m
No one else for me.
G D
I would fully and absolutely
Em G A A7 D
Give my whole being unto Thee.
Lovers of Christ in His ascension [Hymnal NS 23]
God's Economy: Purpose and Consummation
Christ: Love and Attraction
Church: Bride and New Man
NS 23 | Time: 4/4
Lovers of Christ in His ascension— Enjoy the riches of His life. She becomes His private garden With its fountain, fruit, and spice. Christ is hers and she is Christ’s dear love. She is as beautiful as Tirzah As lovely as Jerusalem. Through her living in Christ’s ascension Her dear heart is now His home. She’s become the sanctuary of God. Who is this woman I am seeing? Shining forth as the moon and sun. She is absolutely heavenly, From the old creation free; Overcoming all to live within the veil. An army terrible with banners Christ’s lovers overcome to be. Those attracted by His beauty, Fully trusting in His power. Her romance is now the dances of two camps. The Shulammite, His duplication, His counterpart has now become. She’s the same in life and nature, His expression to the full; Consummated as the New Jerusalem.
Lovers of Christ in His ascension [Songbase 566]
Christ: Love and Attraction
Church: Bride and New Man
God's Economy: Purpose and Consummation
Songbase 566
1
D A Bm
Lovers of Christ in His ascension
G Em A
Enjoy the riches of His life.
D Em
She becomes His private garden
F#m F#
With its fountain, fruit and spice.
G Em A
Christ is hers and she is Christ's dear love.
2
She is as beautiful as Tirzah
As lovely as Jerusalem.
Through her living in Christ's ascension
Her dear heart is now His home.
She's become the sanctuary of God.
3
Who is this woman I am seeing?
Shining forth as the moon and sun.
She is absolutely heavenly,
From the old creation free;
Overcoming all to live within the veil.
4
An army terrible with banners
Christ's lovers overcome to be.
Those attracted by His beauty,
Fully trusting in His power.
Her romance is now the dances of two camps.
5
The Shulammite, His duplication,
His counterpart has now become.
She's the same in life and nature,
His expression to the full;
G Em A D
Consummated as the New Jerusalem.
Man shall not live by bread alone
Transformation: Inner Life and Growth
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
H 814 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 3/4 | Meter: 8.8.8.8.
D Bm A D
"Man shall not live by bread alone,
Bm A7 D A
But by each word which doth proceed
Em D A
From God's own mouth"; these we must eat
G D A A7D
And let them be our life indeed.
Not just a body we were made,
But body, soul, and spirit too;
The inmost part the spirit is
To contact God and Him pursue.
Just as we need the earthly food
Our body’s need to satisfy,
We need the food for spirit too—
Thyself, Thy Word, its true supply.
Thou art the Spirit, and Thy Word
Thy very Self expressed doth make;
Thus, it is Spirit as Thyself,
Which by our spirit we must take.
Thus, to receive Thy Word is not
To read it only with our eyes
And understand it in our mind,
But ’tis the spirit’s exercise.
Thy Word in spirit we must eat
And to our inmost part receive;
’Tis by our spirit’s exercise
To pray with what our minds perceive.
Thy Word remaining in our mind
Is only knowledge burdensome,
But when it to the spirit goes
Then life and spirit it becomes.
’Tis only when our spirit acts
To take Thy Word and contact Thee,
We truly feed upon Thy Word
And touch Thyself most inwardly.
Lord, teach us how to exercise
Our spirit when Thy Word we read;
Then will our spirit nourished be
As thus upon Thyself we feed.
Manna from Heaven
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
NS 638 | Guitar: capo 2, play in D | Key: E Major | Time: 6/8
D G D
Manna from heaven came down.
G D A
M'raculous mystery from God.
D G D
Jesus said, "I am this bread...
G A D
Given for the life of the world."
G
Eat Him.
D A
He is the living bread.
D G
Gain Him.
D A
Oh what a supply!
D G
Praise Him!
D A
Only He satisfies.
D G
Jesus!
D A D
The allinclusive Christ.
Christ is the spiritual rock,
Smitten and cleft by our God.
Water of life flowed forth.
Now quenching all of our thirst.
Drink Him.
He is the fount of life.
Taste Him.
Oh sweet well of life.
Praise Him!
Never you’ll thirst again.
Jesus!
The all-inclusive Christ.
On the cross where He was nailed,
Both blood and water flowed out.
Redemption is fully paid.
Why not receive and enjoy.
Take Him.
Our Savior and our King.
Give Him,
The first place in us.
Praise Him!
One sacrifice for all.
Jesus!
The all-inclusive Christ.
He is the Spirit today.
Ready to make home in us.
Calling on Him is the way.
All of His riches to gain.
Breathe Him.
He’s the pneumatic One.
Touch Him.
Oh He is so near.
Praise Him!
Life-giving Spirit.
Jesus!
The all-inclusive Christ.
Many weary years I vainly sought a spring
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
H 322 | Guitar: capo 3, play in G | Key: B♭ Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: 11.7.11.7. with chorus.
G
Many weary years I vainly sought a spring,
D D7 G
One that never would run dry;
C G
Unavailing all that earth to me could bring,
A7 D
Nothing seemed to satisfy.
G C
Drinking at the Fountain that never runs dry,
G D D7
Drinking at the Fountain of life am I;
G G7
Finding joy and pleasure
C
In abounding measure,
G D7 G
I am drinking at the Fountain of life.
Through the desert land of sin I roam no more,
For I find a living Spring
And my cup of gladness now is running o’er,
Jesus is my Lord and King.
Drinking at the Fountain that never runs dry,
Drinking at the Fountain of life am I;
Finding joy and pleasure
In abounding measure,
I am drinking at the Fountain of life.
Here is sweet contentment as the days go by,
Here is holy peace and rest;
Here is consolation as the moments fly,
Here my heart is always blest.
Drinking at the Fountain that never runs dry,
Drinking at the Fountain of life am I;
Finding joy and pleasure
In abounding measure,
I am drinking at the Fountain of life.
Here I find a never ending, sure supply,
While the endless ages roll;
To this healing Fountain I would ever fly,
There to bathe my weary soul.
Drinking at the Fountain that never runs dry,
Drinking at the Fountain of life am I;
Finding joy and pleasure
In abounding measure,
I am drinking at the Fountain of life.
Mary poured out her love offering
Christ: Love and Attraction
Church: Body Life and Building
Consecration: Absolute Offering
NS 99 | Guitar: no capo, play in G | Key: G Major | Time: 4/4
C D G Em
Mary poured out her love offering
C D7 G
To many such love was a waste.
Am D G Em
Throughout all of the centuries
C Am Dsus4
Such lovers Your sweetness do taste.
C D G Em
Precious lives and heart treasures, too
C D7 G
Positions and golden futures,
C D Bm Em
Have been wasted on You, Lord;
C D7 G
Your sweetness a fragrance so sure.
C D G Em
She took opportunity
C D G
To love You; Lord, with her best.
C D Bm Em
Like her, Lord, I too would pour
C D7 G
My love and all that I have.
As I love You I set my being—
My spirit, my soul and body.
With my heart, my mind, and my strength,
Absolutely on Thee.
Lord, I let my entire being
Be occupied by Thee
As I enter in Your heart
I sense a fellowship sweet.
Occupied and lost in You;
My Lord, You’re my everything.
Fellowship so intimate;
In spirit Lord I enjoy Thee.
Lord there’s none in heav’n nor on earth
That I desire but Thee.
Though my heart and flesh faileth, Lord,
Thou ever my portion will be.
All is vanity, all is dung;
I count all other things loss;
Everything else drains my love
But You have captured my heart.
Lord, I’ve seen Thy preciousness,
Thy worth, Thy reality.
Now, my Lord, I must confess
My heart is only for Thee.
More of our heart
Christ: Love and Attraction
Transformation: Inner Life and Growth
NS 221 | Guitar: no capo, play in G | Key: G Major | Time: 4/4
G Em Am7 D
More of our heart, dear Lord, we'd give You now;
G Em Am7 B7
Even more ground to You, Lord, we'd allow.
Em Emaj7 Em7
All that distracts us we'd despise,
A Am
All that draws away our eyes—
Am7
Lord, do fill our vision
Am D7
'Til the morning star has risen!
G Em Am7 D
We would count all things loss, but Jesus gain;
G Em Am7 B7
Our inward parts cry out for You to reign.
Em Emaj7 Em7
Worthy You are our heart to claim—
A Am7
Come, engrave on us Your name,
D7 G
We would love You, Jesus, more.
Less we would argue, Lord, and go our way;
More we would say “Amen” to what You say.
Grant us a walk to You conformed,
’Til our living is transformed.
We adore You, Jesus—
May a pure love for You seize us.
Any unwillingness, Lord, quickly slay;
Even by faith we open all the way—
Rising to heights of love unknown,
Christ our destiny alone,
We would love You, Jesus, more!
My goal is God Himself
Comfort: Trust and Rest
Hope: Glory and Appearing
NT 350 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 6/8
D Bm Em7 A My goal is God Himself, not joy, nor peace, D Bm Em7 A Nor even blessing, but Himself, my God; D Bm Em7 A 'Tis His to lead me there— not mine, but His— D Bm Em7 D At any cost, dear Lord, by any road. So faith bounds forward to its goal in God, And love can trust her Lord to lead her there; Upheld by Him, my soul is following hard Till God hath full fulfilled my deepest prayer. No matter if the way be sometimes dark, No matter though the cost be oft-times great, He knoweth how I best shall reach the mark, The way that leads to Him must needs be strait. One thing I know, I cannot say Him nay; One thing I do, I press towards my Lord; My God my glory here, from day to day, And in the glory there my great Reward.
My God, my Portion, and my Love
God: As the Everlasting Portion
H 600 | Guitar: no capo, play in G | Key: G Major | Time: 6/8 | Meter: 8.6.8.6. with repeat.
G D G
My God, my Portion, and my Love,
C G
My everlasting All,
D G
I've none but Thee in heav'n above,
D7 G
Or on this earthly ball,
D7 G
Or on this earthly ball.
What empty things are all the skies,
And this inferior clod!
There’s nothing here deserves my joys,
There’s nothing like my God,
There’s nothing like my God.
To Thee I owe my wealth, and friends,
And health, and safe abode;
Thanks to Thy name for meaner things,
But they are not my God,
But they are not my God.
How vain a toy is glittering wealth,
If once compared to Thee!
Or what’s my safety, or my health,
Or all my friends to me,
Or all my friends to me.
Were I possessor of the earth,
And called the stars my own,
Without Thy graces and Thyself,
I were a wretch undone,
I were a wretch undone.
Let others stretch their arms like seas,
And grasp in all the shore;
Grant me the visits of Thy grace,
And I desire no more,
And I desire no more.
My heart is hungry, my spirit doth thirst
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
Seeking: Hunger and Pursuit
H 811 | Guitar: capo 3, play in G | Key: B♭ Major | Time: 6/4 | Meter: 10.10.10.10. with chorus.
G D G
My heart is hungry, my spirit doth thirst;
A D
I come to Thee, Lord, to seek Thy supply;
G C G
All that I need is none other but Thee,
D G D D7G
Thou canst my hunger and thirst satisfy.
D Em B7
Feed me, Lord Jesus, give me to drink,
C G D
Fill all my hunger, quench all my thirst;
G C
Flood me with joy, be the strength of my life,
G D D7 G
Fill all my hunger, quench all my thirst.
Thou art the food and the water of life,
Thou canst revive me, my spirit upbear;
I long to eat and to drink here of Thee,
Thyself enjoy through my reading and prayer.
Feed me, Lord Jesus, give me to drink,
Fill all my hunger, quench all my thirst;
Flood me with joy, be the strength of my life,
Fill all my hunger, quench all my thirst.
Thou art the Word with God’s fulness in Thee,
Thou too the Spirit that God my life be;
Thee in the Word I enjoy as my food,
Thou as the Spirit art water to me.
Feed me, Lord Jesus, give me to drink,
Fill all my hunger, quench all my thirst;
Flood me with joy, be the strength of my life,
Fill all my hunger, quench all my thirst.
Thou from the heavens as food camest down,
Thou to be drink hast been smitten for me;
Thou as the food, my exhaustless supply,
Thou as the water, a stream unto me.
Feed me, Lord Jesus, give me to drink,
Fill all my hunger, quench all my thirst;
Flood me with joy, be the strength of my life,
Fill all my hunger, quench all my thirst.
Thou in the Word art the Spirit and life,
Thus by the Word I may feed upon Thee;
Thou dost as Spirit in my spirit live,
Thus I may drink in the spirit of Thee.
Feed me, Lord Jesus, give me to drink,
Fill all my hunger, quench all my thirst;
Flood me with joy, be the strength of my life,
Fill all my hunger, quench all my thirst.
Now to enjoy Thee I come to Thy Word,
On Thee to feed till my hunger is o’er.
Now in my spirit I turn unto Thee,
Of Thee to drink till I’m thirsty no more.
Feed me, Lord Jesus, give me to drink,
Fill all my hunger, quench all my thirst;
Flood me with joy, be the strength of my life,
Fill all my hunger, quench all my thirst.
Feeding and drinking, Lord Jesus, of Thee,
Feeding by reading, and drinking by prayer;
Reading and praying, I eat and I drink,
Praying and reading—Lord, Thou art my fare.
Feed me, Lord Jesus, give me to drink,
Fill all my hunger, quench all my thirst;
Flood me with joy, be the strength of my life,
Fill all my hunger, quench all my thirst.
Here, O my Lord, may I feast upon Thee;
Flood with Thy Spirit and fill by Thy Word;
May, Lord, Thou be such a feast unto me
As man hath never enjoyed nor e’er heard.
Feed me, Lord Jesus, give me to drink,
Fill all my hunger, quench all my thirst;
Flood me with joy, be the strength of my life,
Fill all my hunger, quench all my thirst.
My Lord and I
Seeking: Hunger and Pursuit
Christ: Love and Attraction
H 8409 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 6/8 | Meter: 7.6.8.6.8.6.7.4.
D A Bm D
I have a Friend so precious,
G A7 G
So very dear to me,
D A Bm D
He loves me with a tender love,
G A7 D
He loves me faithfully;
D7 G Em
I could not live apart from Him,
D Bm A7
I love to feel Him nigh;
D G Em
And so we dwell together,
D A7 D
My Lord and I.
Sometimes I’m faint and weary,
He knows that I am weak;
And as He bids me lean on Him,
His help I’ll gladly seek;
He leads me in the path of light,
Beneath a sunny sky;
And so we dwell together,
My Lord and I.
He knows how much I love Him,
He knows I love Him well;
But with what love He loveth me,
My tongue can never tell;
It is an everlasting love
In ever rich supply;
And so we dwell together,
My Lord and I.
I tell Him all my sorrows,
I tell Him all my joys,
I tell Him all that pleases me,
I tell Him what annoys;
He tells me what I ought to do,
He tells me what to try;
And so we dwell together,
My Lord and I.
He knows how I am longing
Some weary soul to win,
And so He bids me go and speak
A loving word for Him;
He bids me tell His wondrous love,
And why He came to die;
And so we dwell together,
My Lord and I.
My only hope is the Lord
Hope: Glory and Appearing
Comfort: Trust and Rest
NS 397 | Guitar: capo 1, play in D | Key: E♭ Major | Time: 4/4
D Bm
My only hope is the Lord;
Em A7
Everything depends on Him.
F♯m Bm
Lord, I've loved You before,
G Em7 A7
But I know that love is unstable.
Bm F♯m
Set me as a seal on Your heart,
G A7 D
Set me as a seal on Your arm.
G A Bm
My trust is not in my holding power
G Em7 A7
But in Your love and strength.
Bm F♯m
In this close, sweet union,
G A7 D
I lean on You, my Beloved.
G A Bm
Fill my being to express You, Lord,
G A7 D
Until You come, my Love.
My song shall be of Jesus
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
Scripture: Direct Declaration
NT 165 | Guitar: no capo, play in D | Key: D Major | Time: 4/4
D
My song shall be of Jesus;
G
His mercy crowns my days,
Gm
He fills my cup with blessings,
D A7
And tunes my heart to praise.
D
My song shall be of Jesus,
G
The precious Lamb of God,
Gm
Who gave Himself my ransom,
D A7 D
And bought me with His blood.
F♯m Bm F♯m
My song shall be of Jesus
G D
When, sitting at His feet,
F♯m Bm F♯m
I call to mind His goodness
G E7
In meditation sweet:
A D
My song shall be of Jesus,
F♯7 Bm
Whatever ill betide;
D G D
I'll sing the grace that saves me,
A D
And keeps me at His side.
D7 G D
I'll sing the grace that saves me,
Em A7 D
And keeps me at His side.
My song shall be of Jesus
While pressing on my way
To reach the blissful kingdom
Of pure and perfect day:
And when my soul shall enter
That realm of splendor fair,
A song of praise to Jesus
I’ll sing forever there.
My song shall be of Jesus
When, sitting at His feet,
I call to mind His goodness
In meditation sweet:
My song shall be of Jesus,
Whatever ill betide;
I’ll sing the grace that saves me,
And keeps me at His side.
I’ll sing the grace that saves me,
And keeps me at His side.
Myst’ry hid from ages now revealed to me
Hope: Glory and Appearing
H 948 | Guitar: capo 1, play in G | Key: A♭ Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: 11.9.11.9. with chorus.
G G7 C
Myst'ry hid from ages now revealed to me,
D D7 G
'Tis the Christ of God's reality.
G7 C
He embodies God, and He is life to me,
D D7 G
And the glory of my hope He'll be.
D7 Em B7
Glory, glory, Christ is life in me!
C A7 D A7 D
Glory, glory, what a hope is He!
G G7 C
Now within my spirit He's the mystery!
D D7 G
Then the glory He will be to me.
In my spirit He regenerated me,
In my soul He’s now transforming me.
He will change my body like unto His own,
Wholly making me the same as He.
Glory, glory, Christ is life in me!
Glory, glory, what a hope is He!
Now within my spirit He’s the mystery!
Then the glory He will be to me.
Now in life and nature He is one with me
Then in Him, the glory, I will be;
I’ll enjoy His presence for eternity
With Him in complete conformity.
Glory, glory, Christ is life in me!
Glory, glory, what a hope is He!
Now within my spirit He’s the mystery!
Then the glory He will be to me.
Nothing’s quite so precious [Hymnal NS 114]
Transformation: Inner Life and Growth
Christ: Love and Attraction
NS 114 | Guitar: no capo, play in C | Key: C Major | Time: 4/4
C F
Nothing's quite so precious
C G
As Jesus in my spirit.
Am F
He takes away the care
D D7 G
And fills me with His peace.
C F
He never leaves me,
C G
E'en as the days grow weary.
Am F
His presence goes with me.
D D7 G G7 C
My soul delights to hide in His arms.
Am
I call His name, "Lord Jesus,
G
Help me in my weakness."
Am F
So faithfully each day in me
D D7 G G7
He proves His life is so sufficient.
Nothing’s quite so precious
As Jesus in my spirit.
He turns my heart to Him,
To feast upon His life.
It’s nothing I do—
His mercy’s just upon me.
And God’s free gift of grace
Becomes an endless joy to me.
I call His name, “Lord Jesus,
Help me in my weakness.”
So faithfully each day in me
He proves His life is so sufficient.
Nothing’s quite so precious [Songbase 629]
Christ: Love and Attraction
Transformation: Inner Life and Growth
Songbase 629
1
C F
Nothing’s quite so precious
C G7
As Jesus in my spirit.
Am F
He takes away the care,
D7 G7
And fills me with His peace.
C F
He never leaves me.
C G7
Even as the days grow weary.
Am F
His presence goes with me.
D7 G7 C
My soul delights to hide in His arms.
Am
I call His name, “Lord Jesus,
G
Help me in my weakness.”
Am F
So faithfully, each day in me
D G G7
He proves His life is so sufficient.
2
Nothing’s quite so precious
As Jesus in my spirit.
He turns my heart to Him,
To feast upon His life.
It’s nothing I do—
His mercy’s just upon me.
And God’s free gift of grace
Becomes an endless joy to me.
#(Chorus, then repeat second stanza)
Now Christ is the life-giving Spirit
Transformation: Inner Life and Growth
NS 103 | Guitar: no capo, play in G | Key: G Major | Time: 3/4
G C G
Now Christ is the life- giving Spirit;
Em D
Now Christ is the Spirit today.
G C Bm Em
Now Christ is the life- giving Spirit;
C D G
So turn to your spirit and say—
CAm
O Lord, Amen,
D D7 G C
O Lord, Amen, Hallelujah!
G CAm
O Lord, Amen,
D D7 C G
O Lord, Amen, Hallelujah!
Now Christ is the life-giving Spirit;
Now Christ is the living Word too.
The Spirit will flow in our spirit,
The Word will be life to us through—
Praying, reading, praising and
Calling upon His name;
Praying, reading, praising and
Calling upon Him.
Now from my heart comes [Hymnal LB 70]
Christ: Love and Attraction
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
LB 70 | Guitar: capo 1, play in D | Key: E♭ Major | Time: 4/4
D
Now from my heart comes,
Dmaj7
A happy song;
Bm
It's just for You, Lord,
D
There's only One:
G A D
J- E- S- U- S, I love You.
G
How I long to sing
A
With my spirit and heart to You.
F♯m
Jesus, You're so rich;
B7
In who You are and what You do.
Em A7
Ev'ry time I turn and open up,
I drink of You.
D
'Cause I love You.
I’ve seen how they,
Pierced Your side,
You gave Your all,
To win Your bride
J-E-S-U-S, I love You.
How I long to sing
With my spirit and heart to You.
Jesus, You’re so rich;
In who You are and what You do.
Ev’ry time I turn and open up,
I drink of You.
’Cause I love You.
Without Your love, Lord,
I’m so empty
Life has no meaning;
Just vanity,
J-E-S-U-S, Reality.
How I long to sing
With my spirit and heart to You.
Jesus, You’re so rich;
In who You are and what You do.
Ev’ry time I turn and open up,
I drink of You.
’Cause I love You.
Jesus in me.
What a wonder;
Bubbling over,
Living water.
J-E-S-U-S, What a joy!
How I long to sing
With my spirit and heart to You.
Jesus, You’re so rich;
In who You are and what You do.
Ev’ry time I turn and open up,
I drink of You.
’Cause I love You.
Now from my heart comes [Songbase 577]
Christ: Love and Attraction
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
Songbase 577
1
D
Now from my heart comes,
D5
A happy song,
D6
It’s just for You Lord.
D7
There’s only one;
G A D D7
J-E-S-U-S (Jesus!)—I love You.
G
How I love to sing,
A
With my spirit and heart to You.
F#m
Jesus, you’re so rich
Bm
In who You are and what You do.
Em A
Ev’ry time I turn and open up
[]I drink of You
D A
‘Cause I love You.
2
I’ve seen how they,
Pierced Your side;
You gave Your all
To win Your bride.
J-E-S-U-S (Jesus!), I love You.
3
Without Your love, Lord,
I’m so empty,
Life has no meaning,
Just vanity.
J-E-S-U-S (Jesus!)—Reality.
4
Jesus in me,
What a wonder;
Bubbling over,
Living Water.
J-E-S-U-S (Jesus!)—What a joy!
O Christ, He is the fountain
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
Hope: Glory and Appearing
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
H 206 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
D A D
O Christ, He is the fountain,
G A
The deep, sweet well of life:
A7 D G
Its living streams I've tasted
D A7 D
Which save from grief and strife.
D7 G D
And to an ocean fulness,
G D
His mercy doth expand;
G D A
His grace is all- sufficient
D A7 D
As by His wisdom planned.
O I am my Beloved’s,
And my Beloved’s mine;
He brings a poor vile sinner
Into His house of wine!
I stand upon His merit;
I know no other stand.
I’m hidden in His presence
And held by His own hand.
The Bride eyes not her garment,
But her dear Bridegroom’s face;
I will not gaze at glory,
But on my King of grace:
Not at the crown He giveth,
But on His pierced hand;
The Lamb is all the glory,
And my eternal stand!
O God of glory
Hope: Glory and Appearing
Christ: Love and Attraction
LB 21 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4
D
O God of glory,
Em
You've changed my destiny.
A7
Oh Lord, Your mercy
D
In love appeared to me.
O God of glory,
Em
You have attracted me!
A7
My heart responds to Thee
D
And turns spontaneously.
G
O God of glory,
D
You have appeared to me.
F♯ Bm
Dear Lord, Your beauty,
Em7 A7 D
My God, has captured me!
In darkness once I groped,
A person with no hope.
But light in darkness shined,
My heart enlightened.
You came to me as Light
And shattered all my night.
Your glory, what a sight!
You made me, Lord, so bright.
To You my heart was drawn,
It wasn’t on my own.
Your beauty made me turn
And caused my heart to burn.
You touched my hardened heart
And softened every part.
I saw Your shining face.
Now nothing can erase.
I couldn’t, Lord, believe,
But, Lord, You still appeared.
Your life in me conceived,
Dear Lord, I now believe.
You called not being as being
In me conceiving.
Your life transfusing,
I’m now reacting.
O God of glory,
You’re now my story.
Dear One, I can’t refuse!
By You, I’ve been transfused.
Like father Abraham,
To You, dear Lord, he ran.
Your glory has infused,
Dear Lord, we can’t refuse.
You came to fallen man
As, Lord, the Great I Am.
In us dispensing
The blessing to mankind.
O home in the church
Church: Body Life and Building
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
H 1233 | Guitar: no capo, play in G | Key: G Major | Time: 3/4 | Meter: Peculiar Meter.
G G7
O home in the church,
C
Where we've ended our search
G A D7
With the brothers rejoicing all day;
G G7
Where Christ is our life,
C
And we're through with all strife,
G D7 G
Now we're home, hallelujah, to stay!
D7 G
Home, home in the church;
Em A7 D7
Yes, it's here that we've ended our search;
G G7
And through all our days
C
We will shout to His praise,
G D7 G
"Hallelujah for Christ and the church!"
Here God is at rest,
Of His treasures the best—
How His heart is rejoicing all day!
His home is our heart,
Ne’er for Satan a part,
Here His glory He’ll fully display.
God’s home is the church;
Yes, it’s here that He ended His search;
And through all our days
We will shout to His praise,
“Hallelujah for Christ and the church!”
O how nigh the Lord is unto all who call on Him
Prayer: Calling and Communion
H 1083 | Guitar: capo 1, play in G | Key: A♭ Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: 13.13.13.14. with chorus.
G D7 G
O how nigh the Lord is unto all who call on Him!
D A D
When we call, His very presence strengthens us within.
G C B7
Seeking Jesus, He is found, and calling, He is near—
E7 A A7 D7
O what a comfort to our hearts to call His name so dear!
G C G
Jesus! O what a name!
G7 C G
O Lord Jesus! Life- giving name!
D G
Name victorious, name all- glorious,
A A7 D
Name exalted— O what a name!
G C G
Jesus! Strengthening name!
G7 C G
O Lord Jesus! Comforting name!
G7 C
Name to breathe in prayer, calling everywhere,
G D7 G
"O Lord Jesus!" O what a name!
Call upon the name of Jesus, and you will be saved,
O Lord Jesus, hallelujah, nevermore enslaved!
We may take salvation’s cup by calling on the Lord;
Salvation from a host of things does His dear name afford.
Jesus! O what a name!
O Lord Jesus! Life-giving name!
Name victorious, name all-glorious,
Name exalted—O what a name!
Jesus! Strengthening name!
O Lord Jesus! Comforting name!
Name to breathe in prayer, calling everywhere,
“O Lord Jesus!” O what a name!
To the Lord, the Jew, the Greek and everyone’s the same;
He is rich unto all men that call upon His name.
O Lord Jesus, what a joy to call and really live;
When breathing in Thy name, what pleasure Thou
to us dost give.
Jesus! O what a name!
O Lord Jesus! Life-giving name!
Name victorious, name all-glorious,
Name exalted—O what a name!
Jesus! Strengthening name!
O Lord Jesus! Comforting name!
Name to breathe in prayer, calling everywhere,
“O Lord Jesus!” O what a name!
In the God of our salvation we may take delight,
Calling on His name at all times, though in bliss or blight.
I will call upon His name as long as I shall live,
Because He has inclined His ear, and grace so full does give.
Jesus! O what a name!
O Lord Jesus! Life-giving name!
Name victorious, name all-glorious,
Name exalted—O what a name!
Jesus! Strengthening name!
O Lord Jesus! Comforting name!
Name to breathe in prayer, calling everywhere,
“O Lord Jesus!” O what a name!
We will call upon the Lord, who’s worthy of our praise;
Thus our grateful hearts in worship we to Him may raise.
We are those who call upon His name in every place
With all the saints who from a pure heart call and taste His grace.
Jesus! O what a name!
O Lord Jesus! Life-giving name!
Name victorious, name all-glorious,
Name exalted—O what a name!
Jesus! Strengthening name!
O Lord Jesus! Comforting name!
Name to breathe in prayer, calling everywhere,
“O Lord Jesus!” O what a name!
O let us rejoice in the Lord evermore
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
H 717 | Guitar: no capo, play in G | Key: G Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: 11.9.11.9. with chorus.
G D G
O let us rejoice in the Lord evermore,
C G
Though all things around us be trying,
C
Though floods of affliction like sea billows roar,
G
It's better to sing than be sighing.
D G
Then rejoice evermore, rejoice evermore,
C G D7
It is better to sing than be sighing:
G G7 C
It is better to live than be dying;
D D7 G
So let us rejoice evermore.
O let us rejoice in the Lord evermore,
When the darts of the tempter are flying,
For Satan still dreads, as he oft did of yore,
Our singing much more than our sighing.
Then rejoice evermore, rejoice evermore,
It is better to sing than be sighing:
It is better to live than be dying;
So let us rejoice evermore.
O let us rejoice in the Lord evermore,
When sickness upon us is stealing,
No cordial like gladness our strength can restore,
For joy is the fountain of healing.
Then rejoice evermore, rejoice evermore,
It is better to sing than be sighing:
It is better to live than be dying;
So let us rejoice evermore.
O Lord, I love You, I really love You
Christ: Love and Attraction
NS 25 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 3/4
D D7
O Lord, I love You,
G Gm
I really love You,
Em G A7
Without You life's really nothing.
D D7
You are so attracting,
G Gm
And You are so charming;
Em A7 D7
Your riches are unsearchable.
G
Your name's so dear and sweet,
D A7
Calling makes one satisfied,
Bm E7 A A7
Now You are mine and I am Thine, Lord;
D D7
Joined and mingled with You,
G Gm
God- man incorp'ration,
Em A7 D
Foretaste of the New Jerusalem.
O Lord, You Know What’s in My Heart
Seeking: Hunger and Pursuit
NS 544 | Guitar: no capo, play in D | Key: D Major | Time: 6/8 | Meter: 8.8.8.8.D.
D G Em7
O Lord, You know what's in my heart,
F♯m Bm Em A
Desires concealed in my inward parts;
D G Em7
Though "I am Yours" my mouth's confessed,
D Bm A7 D
By many loves my heart's possessed.
G D
O Lord, my desp'rate cry now heed—
G D A7
Regain my heart! Your help I need!
D G Em7
O'erturn, expose what weighs me down,
D Bm A7 D
That in these things I would not drown.
How blind I’ve been, how filled with pride,
Believing in the things of sight,
In things uncertain placing hope,
And not in Him who all upholds.
Oh, turn my heart from meaner things;
Forgive me, Lord, for wavering.
I must pursue the One who’s real;
The false, release; no more deceived!
Cause me, dear Lord, to truly see—
I’m Yours; a man of God indeed.
Your life and nature I, too, share;
To flee earth’s snares, my earnest pray’r.
My heart, dear Lord, I yield anew
To only love, lay hold on You.
With cords of man, with bands of love,
Lord, keep me faithful till You come.
O Love, that wilt not let me go [Hymnal H 432 (classic tune)]
Consecration: Absolute Offering
H 432 | Guitar: no capo, play in G | Key: G Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: 8.8.8.8.6.
G Em D
O Love, that wilt not let me go,
D7
I rest my weary soul in Thee;
B B7 G
I give Thee back the life I owe,
A7 G
That in Thine ocean depths its flow
D7 G
May richer, fuller be.
O Light, that followest all my way,
I yield my flickering torch to Thee;
My heart restores its borrowed ray,
That in Thy sunshine’s blaze its day
May brighter, fairer be.
O Joy, that seekest me through pain,
I cannot close my heart to Thee;
I trace the rainbow through the rain,
And feel the promise is not vain
That morn shall tearless be.
O Cross, that liftest up my head,
I dare not ask to fly from Thee;
I lay in dust life’s glory dead,
And from the ground there blossoms red
Life that shall endless be.
O Love, that wilt not let me go [Hymnal NT 432 (new tune)]
Consecration: Absolute Offering
NT 432 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4
D A Bm
O Love, that wilt not let me go,
G D A
I rest my weary soul in Thee;
D A Bm
I give Thee back the life I owe,
G D Em7
That in Thine ocean depths its flow
A7 D
May richer, fuller be.
O Light, that followest all my way,
I yield my flickering torch to Thee;
My heart restores its borrowed ray,
That in Thy sunshine’s blaze its day
May brighter, fairer be.
O Joy, that seekest me through pain,
I cannot close my heart to Thee;
I trace the rainbow through the rain,
And feel the promise is not vain
That morn shall tearless be.
O Cross, that liftest up my head,
I dare not ask to fly from Thee;
I lay in dust life’s glory dead,
And from the ground there blossoms red
Life that shall endless be.
O that Christ may make His home my heart [Hymnal NS 104]
Christ: Indwelling and Home
Church: Body Life and Building
Father: Love and Source
NS 104 | Guitar: no capo, play in D | Key: D Major | Time: 4/4
D F♯m G D
O that Christ may make His home my heart,
G D
Spread Himself in every part!
Em A
Saturate and life impart!
Bm F♯m G D
That with all saints, I may apprehend
G A D
All the vast dimensions of my loving Christ.
G A
Father God, forgive me if I groan;
D G A
For so long I've been on a plateau.
D G D
Now with tears, I bow my knees and pray
Bm G Em Asus4 A D
By Your Spirit make my spirit strong today.
As I came this morning to Your word
With no strength to even read a verse;
Yet my plea, is “Lord, I do need You!”
How You strengthen me, Your power within to prove.
I myself was losing heart each day;
Then the Lord brought some saints my own way;
I alone could not Thee apprehend
But with all the saints You now my joy have been.
All these years I’ve come the church to know,
Yet O Lord, there’re things I can’t let go;
Yet within me there is an “Amen”;
O now joy I never knew in me’s flowin’.
O that Christ may make His home my heart [Songbase 489]
Christ: Indwelling and Home
Church: Body Life and Building
Father: Love and Source
Songbase 489
C Em F C
O that Christ may make His home my heart!
F C
Spread Himself in every part!
Dm G
Saturate and life impart!
Am Em F C
That with all saints I may apprehend
F G C
All the vast dimensions of my loving Christ.
1
C F G
Father God, forgive me if I groan;
C F G
For so long I've been on a plateau.
C F C
Now with tears, I bow my knees and pray,
F G C
By Your Spirit make my spirit strong today.
2
As I came this morning to Your word
With no strength to even read a verse;
Yet my plea, is "Lord I do need You!"
How You strengthen me, Your power within to prove.
3
I myself was losing heart each day;
Then the Lord brought some saints my own way;
I alone could not Thee apprehend
But with all the saints You now my joy have been.
4
All these years I've come the church to know,
Yet O Lord, there're things I can't let go;
Yet within me there is an “Amen";
Now the joy I lost is flowing once again
O the joy of having nothing
Salvation: Assurance and Joy
Hope: Glory and Appearing
NS 26 | Guitar: no capo, play in D | Key: D Major | Time: 4/4
D Bm G Em A
O the joy of having nothing and being nothing, seeing nothing
G A7 F♯mBm
But a living Christ in glory,
Em G A G A7 D
And being careful for nothing but His interests down here.
G A Bm
Whom have I in heaven but Thee?
G A D A
And there is none upon the earth that I desire beside Thee.
D Bm G Em A
O the joy of having nothing and being nothing, seeing nothing
G A7 F♯mBm
But a living Christ in glory,
Em G A G A7 D
And being careful for nothing but His interests down here.
Oh how sweet it is just to know my Christ
Christ: Loving Him
NS 391 | Guitar: no capo, play in G | Key: G Major | Time: 4/4
G Em
Oh how sweet it is just to know my Christ!
C D
Knowing Him's the goal of my whole life.
G Em
Gaining Him supplies me day by day,
C D
He's rich and excellent in every way!
G Em
I'm fully captured by Him, my All in all!
C D
He fills my heart with faith whene'er I call.
G Em
He is spreading, growing organically
C D G
As I'm dwelling one with Him continually.
As His life flows in, streams of love abound!
Love constraining us from all around.
So we give ourselves, Lord — Flow in us!
May we know You in Your preciousness.
O Lord, You’ve made us one! Now we run to You,
Pursuing corporately in all we do
With the saints until full maturity
As Your loving counterpart eternally.
Oh tell me, what’s the key
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
NS 842 | Guitar: no capo, play in G | Key: G Major | Time: 4/4
G
Oh tell me, what's the key
D G
To build the Body?
How to be deified,
D G
The Body realise?
C G
Eat the hidden manna—
D G
Get God into you,
C G
'Cause when God gets into you,
D G
You get into God!
Our God is enterable,
And He’s enjoyable,
Our Christ—He is the way,
We eat Him ev’ry day!
Eat the hidden manna—
Get God into you,
’Cause when God gets into you,
You get into God!
Center of centers ’tis,
The hidden manna is.
Our deepest life supply;
How He does satisfy!
Eat the hidden manna—
Get God into you,
’Cause when God gets into you,
You get into God!
Don’t trust the circumstance,
For it is just the chance
To get more God in you,
Become Him through and through!
Eat the hidden manna—
Get God into you,
’Cause when God gets into you,
You get into God!
Spend time alone with Him,
Just love Him, talk to Him;
By this we’re deified
And we become His Bride!
Eat the hidden manna—
Get God into you,
’Cause when God gets into you,
You get into God!
Oh! the joy
Salvation: Assurance and Joy
Hope: Glory and Appearing
NS 27 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4
D A Oh! the joy of having nothing, Bm F♯m Being nothing, seeing nothing G D But a living Christ in glory Em A And being careful for nothing. D A Oh! the joy of having nothing, Bm F♯m Being nothing, seeing nothing G D But a living Christ in glory Em G A A7 D And His interest here on earth!
Oh, sanctify us, Lord; now add Thyself to us
Transformation: Inner Life and Growth
Prayer: Calling and Communion
Church: Body Life and Building
H 1135 | Guitar: capo 1, play in D | Key: E♭ Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: 12.12.12.8. with chorus.
D A
Oh, sanctify us, Lord; now add Thyself to us,
A7 D
In our experience, Thy Person spread in us,
D7 G
That in reality the church be glorious,
D A7 D
O Lord, do add Thyself, we pray.
A7 D
Oh, sanctify us, Lord, today;
Em E7 A7
Lord Jesus, You're the only way.
D D7
We take Your Person, Lord;
G
Oh, spread Yourself abroad.
D A7D
Oh, sanctify us, Lord, today.
Oh, purify us, Lord, by speaking in our heart;
Thy living, spoken word this washing will impart.
Increase Thy speaking, Lord, and cleanse our every part.
Oh, purify us, Lord, we pray.
Oh, purify us, Lord, today;
Wash all our natural life away.
Speak now Thy words in us,
And make us glorious.
O Lord, do speak in us today.
O Lord, do nourish us; You are the food we need;
As we are eating You, we’ll be transformed indeed;
We’re fully satisfied as on Yourself we feed,
So nourish us, O Lord, we pray.
O Lord, do nourish us today
As all our self You wash away.
Not only purify,
But fill and satisfy;
O Lord, do nourish us today.
O Lord, do cherish us, as on Thyself we feed;
Warm us so tenderly and meet our every need.
Our hardness soften, Lord, till we are Yours indeed;
Oh, cherish us, dear Lord, we pray.
O Lord, do cherish us today,
Until our coldness flees away.
Oh, hold us close to Thee
And cherish tenderly;
O Lord, do cherish us today.
Lord, make us glorious, by all Your inner work,
Not glory for ourselves, but glory for the church;
That You may have Your Bride, thus ending all Your search.
O Lord, do work on us, we pray.
O Lord, do work on us today!
To form the church Your glorious way.
Oh, spread Yourself in us
Till we are glorious;
Oh, make us glorious, Lord, today.
Oh, what a life! Oh, what a peace
Hope: Glory and Appearing
Comfort: Trust and Rest
Scripture: Direct Declaration
H 499 | Guitar: no capo, play in G | Key: G Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8. with repeat.
G C D7G
Oh, what a life! Oh, what a peace!
C D G A A7 D
The Christ who's all within me lives.
G D
With Him I have been crucified;
C G D G
This glorious fact to me He gives.
C D
Now it's no longer I that live,
G C D G
But Christ the Lord within me lives.
D D7 G
Now it's no longer I that live,
C G D D7 G
But Christ the Lord within me lives.
Oh, what a joy! Oh, what a rest!
Christ now is being formed in me.
His very nature and life divine
In my whole being inwrought shall be.
All that I am came to an end,
And all of Christ is all to me.
All that I am came to an end,
And all of Christ is all to me.
Oh, what a thought! Oh, what a boast!
Christ shall in me be magnified.
In nothing shall I be ashamed,
For He in all shall be applied.
In woe or blessing, death or life,
Through me shall Christ be testified.
In woe or blessing, death or life,
Through me shall Christ be testified.
Oh, what a prize! Oh, what a gain!
Christ is the goal toward which I press.
Nothing I treasure, nor aught desire,
But Christ of all-inclusiveness.
My hope, my glory, and my crown
Is Christ, the One of peerlessness.
My hope, my glory, and my crown
Is Christ, the One of peerlessness.
Once by nature we were dead in sin
Church: Body Life and Building
H 1232 | Guitar: no capo, play in G | Key: G Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: Peculiar Meter.
G C G
Once by nature we were dead in sin,
A D
In a world of utter discord;
G G7 C G
But together God has quickened us,
D7 G
Raised us up to sit together with the Lord.
G7 C
Jesus is getting us together,
G A7 D
Come and see the saints in one accord.
G G7 C
His love is knitting us together,
G D7 G
To the stature of the fullness of the Lord.
Thus with all saints we can apprehend
All the vast dimensions of God.
Knowing Christ’s love passes all we know,
We’re together filled to fullness with our God.
Jesus is getting us together,
Come and see the saints in one accord.
His love is knitting us together,
To the stature of the fullness of the Lord.
Now we know the purpose of our God,
Visible the mystery became:
Christ, the church, together now we see,
And together put the enemy to shame.
Jesus is getting us together,
Come and see the saints in one accord.
His love is knitting us together,
To the stature of the fullness of the Lord.
For this cause we pray the Father God—
Strengthen Thou with might our inner man;
Make Yourself at home in all our hearts,
Root us, ground us in Your love and for Your plan.
Jesus is getting us together,
Come and see the saints in one accord.
His love is knitting us together,
To the stature of the fullness of the Lord.
In the Body we’ll be fitly framed
As the many members Christ supply;
Working in the measure of each part,
All by growth in love the Body edify.
Jesus is getting us together,
Come and see the saints in one accord.
His love is knitting us together,
To the stature of the fullness of the Lord.
Now we’re one His purpose to fulfill,
As the one new man of His plan.
Unto Him be glory in the church,
And in Jesus Christ forevermore—Amen!
Jesus is getting us together,
Come and see the saints in one accord.
His love is knitting us together,
To the stature of the fullness of the Lord.
Once I thirsted for a fountain
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
H 1327 | Guitar: no capo, play in Dm | Key: D Minor | Time: 4/4 | Meter: 8.8.8.8. with chorus.
Dm A Dm A
Once I thirsted for a fountain,
Dm Gm A♯ A
Something deep that would satisfy,
Dm A Dm A
But the fountain that I'd drink from,
Dm Gm A Dm
Left me searching and still so dry.
C F
Then one day I found Him,
C C7 F
He satisfied my thirst,
C C7 F A♯
Became in me a deeper source
Dm A Dm
Whence living waters burst.
Now I drink Him!
C F
Jesus, Jesus is my life now,
C C7 F
Jesus, Jesus is my life;
A Dm
I'm fully satisfied now,
A7 Dm
Jesus, Jesus is my life.
After tasting such a fountain,
Longed my heart for a place of springs;
Caught a vision on a mountain,
In Jerusalem’s a gathering.
Then one day He found me,
He brought me to the church,
Pleasures here abound fore’er
I’ve given up my search.
Hallelujah!
Jesus, Jesus is my life now,
Jesus, Jesus is my life;
I’m fully satisfied now,
Jesus, Jesus is my life.
Empty wanderer drop the striving—
Isn’t worth all the troublin’;
Open up your heart believing,
Call “Lord Jesus” and He’ll come in!
Then today you’ll find Him,
And calling on His name,
You’re joined to Him, you’re one with Him—
You’ll never be the same.
You won’t want to!
Jesus, Jesus is my life now,
Jesus, Jesus is my life;
I’m fully satisfied now,
Jesus, Jesus is my life.
Once it was the blessing [Hymnal H 513 (classic tune)]
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
H 513 | Guitar: capo 1, play in D | Key: E♭ Major | Time: 6/8 | Meter: 6.5.6.5.D. with chorus.
D
Once it was the blessing,
G D
Now it is the Lord;
Once it was the feeling,
E E7 A
Now it is His Word;
A7 D
Once His gift I wanted,
G D
Now, the Giver own;
Once I sought for healing,
A A7 D
Now Himself alone.
G D
All in all forever,
A
Only Christ I'll sing;
D D7 G D
Everything is in Christ,
A7 D
And Christ is everything.
Once ’twas painful trying,
Now ’tis perfect trust;
Once a half salvation,
Now the uttermost;
Once ’twas ceaseless holding,
Now He holds me fast;
Once ’twas constant drifting,
Now my anchor’s cast.
All in all forever,
Only Christ I’ll sing;
Everything is in Christ,
And Christ is everything.
Once ’twas busy planning,
Now ’tis trustful prayer;
Once ’twas anxious caring,
Now He has the care;
Once ’twas what I wanted,
Now what Jesus says;
Once ’twas constant asking,
Now ’tis ceaseless praise.
All in all forever,
Only Christ I’ll sing;
Everything is in Christ,
And Christ is everything.
Once it was my working,
His it hence shall be;
Once I tried to use Him,
Now He uses me;
Once the pow’r I wanted,
Now the Mighty One;
Once for self I labored,
Now for Him alone.
All in all forever,
Only Christ I’ll sing;
Everything is in Christ,
And Christ is everything.
Once I hoped in Jesus,
Now I know He’s mine;
Once my lamps were dying,
Now they brightly shine;
Once for death I waited,
Now His coming hail;
And my hopes are anchored
Safe within the veil.
All in all forever,
Only Christ I’ll sing;
Everything is in Christ,
And Christ is everything.
Once it was the blessing [Hymnal NT 513 (new tune)]
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
NT 513 | Guitar: capo 1, play in D | Key: E♭ Major | Time: 3/4
D A D G
Once it was the blessing,
D A7
Now it is the Lord;
D A D G
Once it was the feeling,
D A7 D
Now it is His Word;
G D G A Bm
Once His gift I wanted,
Em7 D G A7
Now, the Giver own;
D A D G
Once I sought for healing,
D A7 D
Now Himself alone.
G D G A Bm
All in all forever,
Em7 D G A7
Only Christ I'll sing;
D A D G
Everything is in Christ,
D A7 D
And Christ is everything.
Once ’twas painful trying,
Now ’tis perfect trust;
Once a half salvation,
Now the uttermost;
Once ’twas ceaseless holding,
Now He holds me fast;
Once ’twas constant drifting,
Now my anchor’s cast.
All in all forever,
Only Christ I’ll sing;
Everything is in Christ,
And Christ is everything.
Once ’twas busy planning,
Now ’tis trustful prayer;
Once ’twas anxious caring,
Now He has the care;
Once ’twas what I wanted,
Now what Jesus says;
Once ’twas constant asking,
Now ’tis ceaseless praise.
All in all forever,
Only Christ I’ll sing;
Everything is in Christ,
And Christ is everything.
Once it was my working,
His it hence shall be;
Once I tried to use Him,
Now He uses me;
Once the pow’r I wanted,
Now the Mighty One;
Once for self I labored,
Now for Him alone.
All in all forever,
Only Christ I’ll sing;
Everything is in Christ,
And Christ is everything.
Once I hoped in Jesus,
Now I know He’s mine;
Once my lamps were dying,
Now they brightly shine;
Once for death I waited,
Now His coming hail;
And my hopes are anchored
Safe within the veil.
All in all forever,
Only Christ I’ll sing;
Everything is in Christ,
And Christ is everything.
One new man is the Father’s plan
Church: Bride and New Man
H 1230 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: Peculiar Meter.
D A7 D A
One new man is the Father's plan;
Em A7 D
He redeemed us from the sons of men.
G A
Every kindred, tribe and tongue,
Em A7 D
In Himself He called us to be one.
A D
God's expression on the earth
E7 A
Now reveals His glorious worth.
D G A
One new man is the Father's plan;
Em A7 D
He redeemed us from the sons of men.
On the cross ordinances slain,
That He might form just one of twain.
Reconciling us to God,
Thus on the serpent’s head He trod.
He breaks down the middle wall
As upon His name we call;
On the cross ordinances slain,
That He might form just one of twain.
For this cause Your Person, Lord,
We take and stand in one accord;
All the members self forsake,
And of the Body-Christ partake.
We in Christ as one new man
Now come forth to take this land.
For this cause Your Person, Lord,
We take and stand in one accord.
Out of my bondage, sorrow, and night
Christ: Indwelling and Home
Songbase 345 (tune 0) | Capo: 3
### Original tune
1
G C G
Out of my bondage, sorrow, and night,
D D7 G
Jesus, I come! Jesus, I come!
C G
Into Thy freedom, gladness, and light,
D7 G G7
Jesus, I come to Thee!
C G
Out of my sickness into Thy health,
D A7 D7
Out of my want and into Thy wealth,
G C G
Out of my sin and into Thyself,
D G
Jesus, I come to Thee!
2
Out of my shameful failure and loss,
Jesus, I come! Jesus, I come!
Into the glorious gain of Thy cross,
Jesus, I come to Thee!
Out of earth's sorrows into Thy balm,
Out of life's storm and into Thy calm,
Out of distress to jubilant psalm,
Jesus, I come to Thee!
3
Out of unrest and arrogant pride,
Jesus, I come! Jesus, I come!
Into Thy blessed will to abide,
Jesus I come to Thee!
Out of myself to dwell in Thy love,
Out of despair into raptures above,
Upward for aye on wings like a dove,
Jesus, I come to Thee!
4
Out of the fear and dread of the tomb,
Jesus, I come! Jesus, I come!
Into the joy and pleasure, Thine own,
Jesus, I come to Thee!
Out of the depths of ruin untold,
Into the flock Thy love doth enfold,
Ever Thy glorious face to behold,
Jesus, I come to Thee!
### New tune
1
D A Bm
Out of my bondage, sorrow, and night,
G D
Jesus, I come! Jesus, I come!
A Bm
Into Thy freedom, gladness, and light,
Em A7 D
Jesus, I come to Thee!
Em A
Out of my sickness into Thy health,
F#m Bm
Out of my want and into Thy wealth,
Em A
Out of my sin and into Thyself,
A7 D
Jesus, I come to Thee!
2
Out of my shameful failure and loss,
Jesus, I come! Jesus, I come!
Into the glorious gain of Thy cross,
Jesus, I come to Thee!
Out of earth's sorrows into Thy balm,
Out of life's storm and into Thy calm,
Out of distress to jubilant psalm,
Jesus, I come to Thee!
3
Out of unrest and arrogant pride,
Jesus, I come! Jesus, I come!
Into Thy blessed will to abide,
Jesus I come to Thee!
Out of myself to dwell in Thy love,
Out of despair into raptures above,
Upward for aye on wings like a dove,
Jesus, I come to Thee!
4
Out of the fear and dread of the tomb,
Jesus, I come! Jesus, I come!
Into the joy and pleasure, Thine own,
Jesus, I come to Thee!
Out of the depths of ruin untold,
Into the flock Thy love doth enfold,
Ever Thy glorious face to behold,
Jesus, I come to Thee!
Pow’r exceeding great God did demonstrate
Transformation: Inner Life and Growth
Church: Body Life and Building
H 1176 | Guitar: capo 1, play in G | Key: A♭ Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: Peculiar Meter.
G C G
Pow'r exceeding great God did demonstrate
D A7 D7
When He raised His Son from the dead.
G C G
May this pow'r we see, with it strengthened be,
G7 C D D7 G
And in resurrection life be led.
D7 G
Power, power, resurrection power,
B7 Em A7 D7
Energize us mightily within!
G D7 G
Power, power, resurrection power,
G7 C D D7 G
Energize us in the inner man!
Pow’r exceeding high God did magnify
When He raised His Son far above all.
Principalities, pow’rs, and majesties
At the name of Jesus Christ must fall.
Power, power, all-transcending power,
Elevate us mightily within!
Power, power, all-transcending power,
Elevate us in the inner man!
Pow’r surpassing too, all things to subdue
Has been given to Christ, pow’r complete.
We His Body are; so, hallelujah,
Everything must be beneath our feet!
Power, power, all-subduing power,
All-subjecting mightily within!
Power, power, all-subduing power,
All-subjecting to the inner man!
And the best of all, overruling all,
O’er all to the church Christ is Head.
Pow’r so glorious over all’s to us;
To the highest place the church is led.
Power, power overruling power,
Ruling over all, without, within!
Power, power, overruling power,
Ruling, reigning, through the inner man!
Praise the Lord! The God of glory
Hope: Glory and Appearing
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
NS 225 | Guitar: capo 2, play in D | Key: E Major | Time: 4/4
D G A
Praise the Lord! The God of glory
D F♯m G A
Who appeared to Abraham
D G A
Has appeared to us in spirit
Em D A7 D
For His purpose and His plan!
A Bm F♯m
God of glory, God of glory,
G Em7 G A7D
Do appear to us today,
F♯m A Bm
Saturate and permeate us
G Em7 D A7 D
Till You fully have Your way.
Once we were in old Chaldea,
Worshipping the idols there;
But the God of glory called us,
Saved us all from Satan’s snare.
Get out, get out, from Chaldea,
From that evil foreign land.
Come in, come in, to the good land,
Christ, the church, the one new man.
With the calling comes the promise
Of the kingdom life on earth.
This becomes our strength and motive
To get out of all the dearth!
Lord, we’re crossing every river—
For this You must call us on,
Till Your kingdom and expression
On this earth are fully come.
This is now the highest gospel
To those still in Chaldee’s land—
Leave the fallen situation,
You’ve been chosen for God’s plan.
God of glory, God of glory,
Do appear to us each day,
Call us out into Your building,
Your desire on earth today.
Press on, press on toward the goal
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
H 1205 | Guitar: no capo, play in C | Key: C Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: 8.6.8.6. with chorus.
C
Press on, press on toward the goal—
G
The all- inclusive Christ.
G7 C
To gain the prize of God's high call,
F G7 C
Press on, press on to Christ!
G7 C
Pressing on! Pressing on!
G7 C
Pressing on! Hallelujah for the prize
G7 C
We're pressing on! On and on!
F G G7 C
To gain the Christ of God!
Press on, press on, count all things loss.
All that is gain to us,
To win the prize, the Christ of God,
Is far more glorious!
Pressing on! Pressing on!
Pressing on! Hallelujah for the prize
We’re pressing on! On and on!
To gain the Christ of God!
Press on, press on to know the Lord
And resurrection power—
Oh, this is our supreme reward,
E’en in the suffering hour!
Pressing on! Pressing on!
Pressing on! Hallelujah for the prize
We’re pressing on! On and on!
To gain the Christ of God!
Press on, press on, this one thing do,
Forget the things behind;
Press onward to the Christ before,
Press onward with this mind!
Pressing on! Pressing on!
Pressing on! Hallelujah for the prize
We’re pressing on! On and on!
To gain the Christ of God!
I just realized dear Lord, You’ve had a longing [Hymnal NS 707]
Christ: Love and Attraction
Seeking: Hunger and Pursuit
God: Presence and Knowing
NS 707 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4
D Em7
I just realized dear Lord, You've had a longing
A G D
Deep within Your heart from the beginning.
Em7
Just to have a companion who would match You,
A D
Who would know You, want You, and would love You.
Em7
This is why You became a man just like me
A G D
So You could know all my feelings and could reach me
Em7
Oh You paid such a price, You left Your glory
A G
To gain a people, a bride to live with You...
A7 D D7 G
eternally. So recover my heart to love You
A7 F♯m
more, Recover my mind to know You
Bm7 Em7 A7 D7
more, Recover my strength to live You more, O
G A7
Lord. I'd be found in You and You in me... living
F♯m
together constantly Enjoying each
Bm Em7 A7 G
other mutually... Oh this is Your recovery...
Draw me Lord, together with some others
Who would run after You, and not another.
Make us vital in Your life and purpose
Willing to know You, gain You, and to match You!
Above all, dear Lord, Your need is greater
Since You are the “I AM”—the great Creator!
Matchless One, our Lover, and our dear Bridegroom...
Expecting to realize Your dream in all You have won!
So recover my heart to love You more,
Recover my mind to know You more,
Recover my strength to live You more, O Lord.
I’d be found in You and You in me...living together constantly
Enjoying each other mutually...
Oh this is Your recovery...this meets Your need.
Reigning in Life
Kingdom: Overcoming and Watchfulness
NS 515 | Guitar: capo 1, play in G | Key: A♭ Major | Time: 4/4
G Bm
The heavenly vision
C D
Concerning the function
G Bm C D
Of God's chosen people on earth today
G Bm
Controls and directs us,
C D
Restricts and perfects us
G Bm C D
To minister Christ and close this age!
G D
Reigning in life:
Em
Being ruled by the Spirit,
C D
Restricted and limited;
G D
Reigning in life:
Em
To bring in God's kingdom
C D G
And realize the kingdom life.
A time of confinement
To seek the experience
In being alone with our Lord today
And speak forth with boldness
The dreams of our Father,
Discipling the nations to close this age!
Reigning in life:
Being ruled by the Spirit,
Restricted and limited;
Reigning in life:
To bring in God’s kingdom
And realize the kingdom life.
Rejoice in the Lord always
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
NS 325 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4
D
Rejoice in the Lord always;
A7 D
And again I say, rejoice.
Bm
Rejoice in the Lord always;
Em A D
And again I say, rejoice.
Rejoice, rejoice,
A7 D
And again I say, rejoice.
Bm
Rejoice, rejoice,
Em A7 D
And again I say, rejoice.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Our Bridegroom’s coming
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
Hope: Glory and Appearing
Church: Bride and New Man
H 1315 | Guitar: no capo, play in G | Key: G Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: 9.7.9.7. with chorus.
G C
Rejoice! Rejoice! Our Bridegroom's coming,
G A D
And the time will not be long
D7G G7 C
Before we hail that wedding morning
G D7 G
And lift up the glad new song.
D
Oh, wondrous day! Oh, glorious morning,
A A7 D
When the Christ we love shall come:
With vessels filled and lamps all burning
A A7 D
Let us welcome His return.
D7G C
Rejoice! Rejoice! Our Bridegroom's coming
G A D
And the time will not be long
D7G G7 C
Before we hail that wedding morning
G D7 G
And lift up the glad new song.
Oh, let us now redeem each moment,
More the precious oil to buy,
And have our vessels filled with ointment
Ere we hear the midnight cry.
Oh, wondrous day! Oh, glorious morning,
When the Christ we love shall come:
With vessels filled and lamps all burning
Let us welcome His return.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Our Bridegroom’s coming
And the time will not be long
Before we hail that wedding morning
And lift up the glad new song.
Oh, what a joy it is preparing
For our wedding with the Lord,
E’en in the tribulations sharing
For the bliss of such reward!
Oh, wondrous day! Oh, glorious morning,
When the Christ we love shall come:
With vessels filled and lamps all burning
Let us welcome His return.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Our Bridegroom’s coming
And the time will not be long
Before we hail that wedding morning
And lift up the glad new song.
Oh, with what rapture and rejoicing
Shall the wedding day begin;
And then a thousand years of dining
At the marriage feast with Him!
Oh, wondrous day! Oh, glorious morning,
When the Christ we love shall come:
With vessels filled and lamps all burning
Let us welcome His return.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Our Bridegroom’s coming
And the time will not be long
Before we hail that wedding morning
And lift up the glad new song.
Remind me Lord
Christ: Love and Attraction
Gospel: Redemption and Forgiveness
Songbase 916
1
C G
Remind me Lord,
Am F
the reason why I live and breathe;
C G
Remind me Lord,
Am F
that I’m a vessel for Your purpose.
C G
Remind me Lord,
Am F C
that I can’t make it on my own.
G Am F
Live through me, I pray.
2
Forgive me Lord,
for seeking things apart from You.
Forgive me Lord,
if I have left my first love for You.
Forgive me Lord,
my taste for those things still remains!
Deal with this, I pray.
3
Sustain me Lord,
to run this race, pursuing You.
Sustain me Lord,
to cross the waters and possess You.
Sustain me Lord,
to never cease from eating You!
Feed me every day!
4
I love You Lord,
but teach me what it really means.
I love You Lord,
e’en though it’s hard that I can’t see You.
I love You Lord,
but I still want to love You more!
Lord, I just love You.
Revelation 3:20-21
Scripture: Direct Declaration
NS 545 | Time: 4/4
Behold, I stand at the door and knock; If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, Then I will come in to him and dine with him and he with Me. He who overcomes, To him I will give To sit with Me on My throne, As I also overcame and sat with My Father on His throne.
Rivers of living water
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
H 251 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 6/4 | Meter: 7.7.8.7. with chorus.
D A D
Rivers of living water,
E A
Rivers that flow from the throne,
D G D
Rivers o'erflowing with blessing,
A7 D
Coming from Jesus alone.
A
Rivers of living water,
A7 D
Rivers of life so free,
E
Flowing from Thee, my Savior,
A A7 D
Send now the rivers through me.
Whoso is thirsty come hither,
Here is abundant supply;
Water transparent as crystal,
Come without money and buy.
Rivers of living water,
Rivers of life so free,
Flowing from Thee, my Savior,
Send now the rivers through me.
Cleanse me, oh, cleanse me, my Savior,
Make me a channel today;
Empty me, fill me and use me,
Teach me to trust and obey.
Rivers of living water,
Rivers of life so free,
Flowing from Thee, my Savior,
Send now the rivers through me.
Then, and then only, Lord Jesus,
Through me the rivers can flow;
Thus and thus only will others
Learn Thy great fulness to know.
Rivers of living water,
Rivers of life so free,
Flowing from Thee, my Savior,
Send now the rivers through me.
Now I surrender to Jesus,
Here I lay all at His feet;
Anything, anywhere only,
Just for His service made meet!
Rivers of living water,
Rivers of life so free,
Flowing from Thee, my Savior,
Send now the rivers through me.
All my life long I had panted [Hymnal H 325 (classic tune)]
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
Salvation: Assurance and Joy
H 325 | Guitar: capo 1, play in D | Key: E♭ Major | Time: 3/4 | Meter: 8.7.8.7.D.
A D A7 D
All my life long I had panted
Em A
For a draught from some cool spring,
A7 D G F♯m
That I hoped would quench the burning
Bm G A7 D
Of the thirst I felt within.
A7 D G D
Hallelujah! I have found Him
A E7 A
Whom my soul so long has craved!
A7 D A7 D
Jesus satisfies my longings;
G D A7 G
Through His life I now am saved.
Feeding on the husks around me,
Till my strength was almost gone,
Longed my soul for something better,
Only still to hunger on.
Hallelujah! I have found Him
Whom my soul so long has craved!
Jesus satisfies my longings;
Through His life I now am saved.
Poor I was, and sought for riches,
Something that would satisfy,
But the dust I gathered round me
Only mocked my soul’s sad cry.
Hallelujah! I have found Him
Whom my soul so long has craved!
Jesus satisfies my longings;
Through His life I now am saved.
Well of water, ever springing,
Bread of life, so rich and free,
Untold wealth that never faileth,
My Redeemer is to me.
Hallelujah! I have found Him
Whom my soul so long has craved!
Jesus satisfies my longings;
Through His life I now am saved.
Seek ye the Lord all ye people
Scripture: Direct Declaration
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
Seeking: Hunger and Pursuit
NS 667 | Guitar: no capo, play in C | Key: C Major | Time: 6/8
C Dm
Seek ye the Lord all ye people,
F C
Turn to Him while He is near,
Dm
Let the wicked forsake his own way,
F G
And call on Him while He may hear.
C Dm
Ho, everyone who is thirsty,
F C
Come to the waters of life,
Dm
Come and drink of the milk and the wine,
F C
Come without money and price.
C7 F G
And there is peace like a river,
C Am
And glory divine,
Dm G
If you'll come to the water,
C Em Am
If you'll taste of His wine,
F G
There is love ever flowing,
C Am
And joy ever full,
Dm G
And there's life everlasting
C
For us all.
For you shall go out in joy,
And be led forth in peace.
The mountains and hills before you shall sing,
And the trees of the fields clap their hands.
Instead of the thorns shall come cypress,
And myrtle replace every brier,
And it shall be to remember the Lord,
An everlasting sign.
And there is peace like a river,
And glory divine,
If you’ll come to the water,
If you’ll taste of His wine,
There is love ever flowing,
And joy ever full,
And there’s life everlasting
For us all.
Since Christ my soul from sin set free [Hymnal H 348 (classic tune)]
Salvation: Assurance and Joy
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
H 348 | Guitar: no capo, play in G | Key: G Major | Time: 3/4 | Meter: 8.8.8.8.D.
G D G C
Since Christ my soul from sin set free,
Am G Em D
This life has been a joy to me;
D7 G C
And 'mid earth's sorrows and its woe,
Am G D7 G
'Tis joy my Jesus here to know.
G7 C G
O hallelujah, yes, 'tis joy!
A7 D
For it is Christ that I enjoy!
D7 G C
On land or sea, what matters where?
Am G D7 G
Where Jesus is, my joy is there.
The earth was once a bitter place
Till Jesus showed His smiling face;
Now joy’s begun within my soul,
’Twill last while endless ages roll.
O hallelujah, yes, ’tis joy!
For it is Christ that I enjoy!
On land or sea, what matters where?
Where Jesus is, my joy is there.
What matters where on earth we dwell?
On mountain top, or in the dell,
In cottage, or a mansion fair,
Where Jesus is, my joy is there.
O hallelujah, yes, ’tis joy!
For it is Christ that I enjoy!
On land or sea, what matters where?
Where Jesus is, my joy is there.
Since Christ my soul from sin set free [Songbase 786]
Salvation: Assurance and Joy
Songbase 786 | Capo: 1
1
G C
Since Christ my soul from sin set free,
G D
This life has been a joy to me;
G C
And 'mid earth’s sorrows and its woe,
G D G
'Tis joy my Jesus here to know.
C G
O hallelujah, yes, 'tis joy!
G D
For it is Christ that I enjoy!
G C
On land or sea, what matters where?
G D G
Where Jesus is, my joy is there.
2
The earth was once a bitter place
Till Jesus showed His smiling face;
Now joy’s begun within my soul,
'Twill last while endless ages roll.
3
What matters where on earth we dwell?
On mountain top, or in the dell,
In cottage, or a mansion fair,
Where Jesus is, my joy is there.
Some, these days, would tell us that our Jesus is not food
Church: Body Life and Building
NS 192 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4
D G D
Some, these days, would tell us that our Jesus is not food,
G D E7 A
That we only need to know about Him and do good,
D G D
But we're glad to tell you brothers, it's just not that way—
G D G D A7 D
Jesus is the bread of life; we eat Him every day.
G
We love the church life, eating,
D
drinking, breathing Jesus.
Bm E7
We love the church life, taking
A7
in God's Word.
D G
We love to hear those "O Lord,
D
Amen, Hallelujahs!"
Bm E7
We love the church life, feasting
A7 D
with the Lord.
When He fills our inward parts, we’re never quite the same,
So much richness we can taste by calling on His name.
“Services” but once a week for us will never do.
Every day we need the fellowship to take us through.
We love the church life, eating,
drinking, breathing Jesus.
We love the church life, taking
in God’s Word.
We love to hear those “O Lord,
Amen, Hallelujahs!”
We love the church life, feasting
with the Lord.
If these latter days and situations of the world
Make you feel that round a vicious circle you are swirled,
Then please listen closely to the things we have to say;
It may be that you will find with us a better way.
We love the church life, eating,
drinking, breathing Jesus.
We love the church life, taking
in God’s Word.
We love to hear those “O Lord,
Amen, Hallelujahs!”
We love the church life, feasting
with the Lord.
Someone
Christ: Love and Attraction
God: Presence and Knowing
Gospel: Redemption and Forgiveness
LB 69 | Guitar: no capo, play in C | Key: C Major | Time: 4/4
C Cmaj7
Is there someone who's a friend
Dm G
That I can open to?
Dm7 G7
A someone who understands
C Cmaj7C
All that I'm going through?
Cmaj7CCmaj7 C C7
A someone when there's no one
F Dm7
I can always come to?
C G7 C
There is no someone like this One.
G7 C Cmaj7
There is a someone;
C Cmaj7 Dm
Someone you can open to.
Dm7 G
There is a someone;
G7 C
Someone who will take you through.
Cmaj7C Cmaj7C7 F Dm
There is a someone when there is no one;
C G7 C
There is a someone, a wonderful One.
Is there someone who can care
Through all my hardest times?
A someone always there
Though it may rain or shine?
A someone I can lean on
When the stormy times come?
There is no someone like this One.
There is a someone;
Someone in my hardest times.
There is a someone,
Always there through rain or shine.
There is a someone
When there is no one;
There is a someone, a special One.
Is there someone who will take
Take me just as I am?
A someone who’ll not forsake
One I can trust to the end?
A someone who knows me
Yet he still wants me?
There is no someone like this One.
There is a someone
Who will take you as you are.
There is a someone;
He will reach you near or far.
There is a someone;
He’s the most lovely One.
Just take this someone, the loveliest One.
Is there someone who can reach
Down to the depths of my being?
A someone who can fix
All of my broken heart strings?
A someone who can love me
When there’s no love in me?
There is no someone like this One.
There is a someone
Who can touch your inmost being.
There is a someone;
He can make your heart to sing.
There is a someone,
Love is this precious One.
Just love this someone, the wonderful One.
Christ is this someone
Who can touch your inmost being.
Christ is this someone—
He can make your heart to sing.
Christ is this someone.
Christ is this precious One.
Just love this someone, the wonderful One.
Something every heart is loving
Christ: Love and Attraction
Hope: Glory and Appearing
NT 547 | Guitar: no capo, play in D | Key: D Major | Time: 4/4
D F♯m Something every heart is loving: Bm D7 If not Jesus, none can rest; G A7 F♯m B7 Lord, my heart to Thee is given; Em7 A7 D Take it, for it loves Thee best. Thus I cast the world behind me; Jesus most beloved shall be; Beauteous more than all things beauteous, He alone is joy to me. Bright with all eternal radiance Is the glory of Thy face; Thou art loving, sweet, and tender, Full of pity, full of grace. When I hated, Thou didst love me, Shedd’st for me Thy precious blood; Still Thou lovest, lovest ever, Shall I not love Thee, my God? Keep my heart still faithful to Thee, That my earthly life may be But a shadow to that glory Of my hidden life in Thee.
Steal Me Away [Hymnal NS 768]
Hope: Glory and Appearing
NS 768 | Guitar: capo 1, play in D | Key: E♭ Major | Time: 4/4
D Bm G A
Steal me away, I want to be wellpleasing to You.
D F♯m Em A
Through all my time with You, would You fill me through and through?
G A F♯m Bm
You're coming as a thief, my house will be broken into, so
Em D G A D
while I still have today, make me precious to You.
Bm A D G
Lord, restore the years the locusts have eaten.
Bm A D G
You redeemed me from a life that is fleeting;
Em D Em D
A life of much activity, but no concern for Your deep need.
G D A7
May we find grace like Noah in Your eyes.
We can choose, will we be foolish or prudent
Vessels filled when we go forth to meet Him?
We’ll be with our Bridegroom sweet, and we’ll enjoy the wedding feast.
May we grasp every opportunity.
When we rise, we must make time in the morning.
Lord, You’ll hear, our voices singing and praising.
Lord, grow in us day by day, make us stones, transform the clay;
Constitute us the men of preciousness.
We must not forsake assembling together
As we see the day draw nearer and nearer.
Thus together we’ll possess, the vast dimensions of this Christ.
May we be those who hasten Your return.
Steal Me Away [Songbase 3443]
Transformation: Inner Life and Growth
Seeking: Hunger and Pursuit
Church: Bride and New Man
Songbase 3443 | Capo: 1
D Bm G A
Steal me away, I want to be well-pleasing to You.
D F#m Em A
Through all my time with You, would You fill me through and through?
G A F#m Bm
You’re coming as a thief, my house will be broken into, so
Em D G A D
while I still have today, make me precious to You.
1
Bm A D G A
Lord, restore the years the locusts have eaten.
Bm A D G
You redeemed me from a life that is fleeting;
Em D Em D
A life of much activity, but no concern for Your deep need.
G D Asus A7
May we find grace like Noah in Your eyes.
2
We can choose, will we be foolish or prudent
Vessels filled when we go forth to meet Him?
We’ll be with our Bridegroom sweet, and we’ll enjoy the wedding feast.
May we grasp every opportunity.
3
When we rise, we must make time in the morning.
Lord, You’ll hear, our voices singing and praising.
Lord, grow in us day by day, make us stones, transform the clay;
Constitute us the men of preciousness.
4
We must not forsake assembling together
As we see the day draw nearer and nearer.
Thus together we’ll possess, the vast dimensions of this Christ.
May we be those who hasten Your return.
Take time to behold Him [Hymnal H 643 (classic tune)]
Encouragement: Turning and Looking to Jesus
Scripture: Direct Declaration
H 643 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 6/4 | Meter: 6.5.6.5.D.
D A7 D Take time to behold Him, Bm A G Speak oft with Thy Lord, D A7D Abide in Him always, A E7 A And feed on His Word. A7 D Wait thou in His presence, A7 D Submissive and meek, D7 G Em Forgetting in nothing D A7 D His blessing to seek. Take time to behold Him, The world rushes on; Spend much time in secret With Jesus alone. By looking to Jesus Like Him thou shalt be; Thy friends, in thy conduct, His likeness shall see. Take time to behold Him, Let Him be thy guide; And run not before Him Whatever betide; In joy or in sorrow Still follow thy Lord, And, looking to Jesus, Still trust in His Word. Take time to behold Him, Be calm in thy soul, Each thought and each temper Beneath His control. Thus led by His Spirit To fountains of love, Thou then shalt be fitted His mercy to prove.
Take time to behold Him [Hymnal NT 643 (new tune)]
Encouragement: Turning and Looking to Jesus
Scripture: Direct Declaration
NT 643 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 3/4
D
Take time to behold Him,
G D
Speak oft with Thy Lord,
Abide in Him always,
G A
And feed on His Word.
D
Wait thou in His presence,
D7 G
Submissive and meek,
D
Forgetting in nothing
G A7 D
His blessing to seek.
Take time to behold Him,
The world rushes on;
Spend much time in secret
With Jesus alone.
By looking to Jesus
Like Him thou shalt be;
Thy friends, in thy conduct,
His likeness shall see.
Take time to behold Him,
Let Him be thy guide;
And run not before Him
Whatever betide;
In joy or in sorrow
Still follow thy Lord,
And, looking to Jesus,
Still trust in His Word.
Take time to behold Him,
Be calm in thy soul,
Each thought and each temper
Beneath His control.
Thus led by His Spirit
To fountains of love,
Thou then shalt be fitted
His mercy to prove.
The best love for the Lord
Christ: Love and Attraction
NS 107 | Guitar: no capo, play in C | Key: C Major | Time: 4/4
C G C
Loving You, Lord's all I'm living for;
F G C
Loving You, Lord, to the uttermost.
G Am C F
Lord, forgive me if I've left my first love,
Dm G
That's the bridal love to You.
C G C
You are more than any one I love.
F G C
You are more than anything I have,
G Am C F
Even my dear self; nothing can compare
Dm G
To my beloved Bridegroom.
Am G F C
I give You the first place in all things by faith.
Dm F G
Let nothing take Your place in all my heart.
F G Am F
Infuse me with Yourself abundantly
C Dm
'Til we meet, dear Lord.
G C
I'll love You with the best love.
You’ve the right to take all that I love,
But replace it with Yourself much more.
You are what I need, give Yourself to me,
Do not give all that I want.
Everything is sure to pass away,
Everyone is going their own way.
But I still have You and You have me too,
Loving one another’s sweet.
I give You the first place in all things by faith.
Let nothing take Your place in all my heart.
Infuse me with Yourself abundantly
’Til we meet, dear Lord.
I’ll love You with the best love.
I treasure my time alone with You,
Just to gain the best love You long for.
My dearest Husband, draw me with Yourself
Into Your chambers right now.
Be the first in all my work and life,
Be the first in all my service too.
In relationships, You must be the first;
Have preeminence in me.
I give You the first place in all things by faith.
Let nothing take Your place in all my heart.
Infuse me with Yourself abundantly
’Til we meet, dear Lord.
I’ll love You with the best love.
The day approaches; Jesus soon is coming
Hope: Glory and Appearing
NT 1307 | Guitar: no capo, play in C | Key: C Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: 11.10.11.10.D.
G7 C F G
The day approaches; Jesus soon is coming.
Am Dm C Dm
Redeem the time; it must not slip away.
G7 C Am F
Lord, make us ready for the cry: "Behold Him!"
C Dm7 G
By using every moment of each day.
Am F G
When Jesus comes, will we go in to meet Him?
Am F G
When Jesus comes, will we from self have ceased?
E7 Am F C Am
He's coming soon to take the wise ones with Him.
Dm7 C G7 C
Oh, let us not be left outside the feast.
Lord, help us to redeem these golden moments;
Our vessels fill with ointment from above;
Help us amen each trial and tribulation;
Increase in us; make us abound in love.
He’s coming soon—these moments are so precious.
The oil is here—Oh, let us buy the more.
Amen the trials and welcome tribulations—
The kingdom’s ours through these afflictions sore.
Lord, ever turn us from our soulish pleasures
To gaze upon Thy tender, loving face.
Oh, keep us running forth to meet the Bridegroom
And patiently attending to the race.
When Jesus comes, will we be in His presence?
When Jesus comes, will we His face behold?
Oh, let us not return to sloth and folly,
But jealously His loving presence hold.
As His dear Bride, let us go forth to meet Him,
Our lamps well-trimmed, our fires burning bright,
Our vessels filled, our eyes set on His glory,
To be with Him completely satisfied.
Yes, satisfied—Christ and His Bride together.
Yes, satisfied—throughout eternity.
Oh, what a rest, what joy, what love, what favor
To be His Bride when He comes to His feast!
The days may yet grow darker
Comfort: Trust and Rest
Church: Body Life and Building
H 710 | Guitar: no capo, play in C | Key: C Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
C G C
The days may yet grow darker,
E7 F
The nights more weary grow,
C E7 Am
And Jesus may still tarry,
D G
But this one thing I know:
E7 Am G
The Lord will still grow dearer,
C G
And fellowship will be
C E7 Am
The closer and the sweeter
F G7 C
Between my Lord and me.
’Tis our dear Lord we wait for,
Our Hope! our Joy! our Friend!
Himself we long to welcome,
And just beyond the bend
Hidden, perchance to meet us
Before the day is done,
The waiting will be over
And rest will have begun.
The gift of righteousness
Seeking: Hunger and Pursuit
Salvation: Assurance and Joy
Transformation: Inner Life and Growth
NS 102 | Guitar: no capo, play in G | Key: G Major | Time: 4/4
G C D G Em
The gift of righteousness is measured in abundance,
C D Em
The depth of His love I'll never understand.
C D
His love reaches me and you;
G D Em
His mercy goes farther too.
G C Am D7 G7
The One on the throne of God is called the Lamb.
C D G7
So, why not open up and call His name, "Oh Lord!"
C D G7
Find your spirit where His grace has been outpoured.
C D G D Em
Call His name, taste His grace, exercise before His face
C G C
He's longing and yearning.
G C
He's hoping and waiting.
G D7
He's ever desiring for you...
G
To turn to Him.
He knows your deepest thought,
Your every situation.
He understands your heart,
He knows your history.
There’s nothing in His way,
He’s just waiting for you to say
“Lord Jesus, my wandering heart
I give to Thee.”
So, why not open up and call His name, “Oh Lord!”
Find your spirit where His grace has been outpoured.
Call His name, taste His grace, exercise before His face
He’s longing and yearning.
He’s hoping and waiting.
He’s ever desiring for you...
To turn to Him.
The Goal of the Gospel
Consecration: Absolute Offering
Gospel: Redemption and Forgiveness
Christ: Love and Attraction
NS 361 | Guitar: no capo, play in C | Key: C Major | Time: 4/4
C
The goal of the gospel is that,
G Am
loving the Lord Jesus
F C Gsus4
with the first love,
G C
we would pour out upon Him,
G Am
pour out upon Him
F G C
what is most precious to us,
G Am F
even our most costly and valuable
C G
spiritual treasure,
Am F Gsus4
"wasting" ourselves upon Him.
G Am F
Even our most costly and valuable
C G Am
spiritual treasure,
F Gsus4 G C
"wasting" ourselves upon Him.
The Lord is my light and salvation [Hymnal NS 282]
Scripture: Direct Declaration
NS 282 | Guitar: no capo, play in G | Key: G Major | Time: 3/4
G D EmG
The Lord is my light and salvation;
Am G C D
Whom shall I fear?
C G C G
The Lord is the strength of my life;
C D7 G
Of whom shall I be afraid?
D Em G
One thing have I desired of the Lord,
Am G C D
That will I seek;
C G C G
That I may dwell in the house of the Lord
C D Em
All the days of my life,
D Em B Em
To behold the beauty of the Lord,
D G D7 G
And to inquire in His temple.
D G Am G C D
Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice;
C G C G C D7 G
Have mercy also upon me, and answer me.
D G Am G C D
When thou saidst, seek ye My face;
C G C G
My heart said unto Thee,
C D G
Thy face, O Lord, will I seek.
D G
Wait on the Lord;
Am C D
Be of good courage,
C G C G
And He shall strengthen thine heart;
C D7 G
Wait, I say on the Lord.
C D7 G
Wait, I say on the Lord.
The Lord is my light and salvation [Songbase 678]
Scripture: Direct Declaration
Songbase 678
# Psa. 27:1, 4, 7-8, 14
1
G D Em
The Lord is my light and salvation;
Am G D
Whom shall I fear?
C G C G
The Lord is the strength of my life;
C D
Of whom shall I be af[G-D-Em-D]raid?
2
G D Em
One thing have I desired of the Lord,
Am G D
That will I seek;
C G C G
That I may dwell in the house of the Lord
C B7 Em
All the days of my life,
D C B7 Em
To behold the beauty of the Lord
D G D
And to inquire in His tem[G-D-Em-D]ple.
3
G D Em Am G D
Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice;
C G C G C D G D
Have mercy also upon me, and answer me.
G D Em Am G D
When Thou saidst, seek ye My face;
C G C G
My heart said unto Thee,
C D
Thy face, O Lord, will I [G-D-Em-D]seek.
4
G D Em
Wait on the Lord;
Am G D
Be of good courage,
C G C G
And He shall strengthen thine heart;
C D G
Wait, I say on the Lord.
C D G
Wait, I say on the Lord.
The Lord is my Shepherd forever
Scripture: Direct Declaration
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
H 1170 | Guitar: capo 1, play in D | Key: E♭ Major | Time: 3/4 | Meter: Peculiar Meter.
D D7 G
The Lord is my Shepherd forever,
A D
He maketh me down to lie,
D7 G
He leads me beside the still waters
D A7 D
O how He does satisfy!
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
A A7 D
All the days, all the days of my life;
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
A A7 D7
All the days, all the days of my life.
G D
And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever,
Bm E7 A7
And I shall feast at the table spread for me;
D
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
A A7 D
All the days, all the days of my life.
My Shepherd Himself is my pasture,
My Shepherd, the waters of rest;
I eat of His riches in spirit,
I drink, and O how I am blest!
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days, all the days of my life;
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days, all the days of my life.
And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever,
And I shall feast at the table spread for me;
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days, all the days of my life.
My Shepherd my soul is restoring,
My will, and emotion, and mind;
And though through the valley I’m walking,
O what a Companion I find!
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days, all the days of my life;
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days, all the days of my life.
And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever,
And I shall feast at the table spread for me;
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days, all the days of my life.
A table prepared by my Shepherd
I feast on and Satan destroy;
My head is anointed with oil,
My cup runneth over with joy!
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days, all the days of my life;
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days, all the days of my life.
And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever,
And I shall feast at the table spread for me;
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days, all the days of my life.
And now in His house I am dwelling
Enjoying the goodness of God;
My pleasure is far beyond telling,
My pleasure is Jesus my Lord!
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days, all the days of my life;
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days, all the days of my life.
And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever,
And I shall feast at the table spread for me;
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days, all the days of my life.
The love of God and the grace of Christ
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
Church: Body Life and Building
Transformation: Inner Life and Growth
LB 42 | Guitar: capo 1, play in D | Key: E♭ Major | Time: 4/4
D G
The love of God and the grace of Christ
D F♯m G A7
And fellowship of the Holy Spirit
D Bm G A7 D
Be with you, be with you all,
Gm D A7 G
Be with you all, be with you all.
D G D G
From the throne of our God and the Lamb
D G A7 D
Flows a river of water of life,
Gm D A7 D
Bright as crystal, reaching man.
The old rugged cross
Gospel: Redemption and Forgiveness
H 618 | Guitar: capo 3, play in G | Key: B♭ Major | Time: 3/4 | Meter: 12.8.12.8. with chorus.
G C
On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross,
D D7
The emblem of suff'ring and shame,
G C
And I love that old cross where the Dearest and Best
D D7 G
For a world of lost sinners was slain.
D G
So I'll cherish the old rugged cross,
C G
Till my trophies at last I lay down;
C
I will cling to the old rugged cross,
G D7 G
And exchange it some day for a crown.
Oh, that old rugged cross, so despised by the world,
Has a wondrous attraction for me;
For the dear Lamb of God left His glory above,
To bear it to dark Calvary.
So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross,
Till my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the old rugged cross,
And exchange it some day for a crown.
In the old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine,
A wondrous beauty I see;
For ’twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died,
To pardon and sanctify me.
So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross,
Till my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the old rugged cross,
And exchange it some day for a crown.
The path of the righteous
Hope: Glory and Appearing
NS 938 | Guitar: capo 1, play in D | Key: E♭ Major | Time: 4/4
D Bm G
The path of the righteous
D A
is like the light of dawn,
Bm G
which shines brighter and brighter
Asus4A
until the full day.
Bm G
Then the righteous
D A
will shine forth like the sun
Bm G Asus4A
in the kingdom of their Father.
G D F♯7 Bm
Lord, we love You and Your appearing!
G D A
Make us those who bring You back.
G D F♯7 Bm
Lord, increase in us for Your coming
G A D
'Til the morning star rises in our hearts.
The tree of life, how sweet the fruit
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
H 1143 | Guitar: no capo, play in G | Key: G Major | Time: 3/4 | Meter: 8.6.8.6.
G C G
The tree of life, how sweet the fruit,
A7 D
With God as life complete.
D7G G7 C G
I once was dead, but now I live,
D D7G
Was starved, but now I eat.
’Twas God that brought me to the tree,
With Christ Himself as meat;
How precious did that tree become
When I began to eat.
The Lord Himself is food to me,
He is my life supply;
He will my pure enjoyment be,
None else can satisfy.
I freely eat this living tree,
For eating is the way
To put God’s life inside of me,
To live by Him today.
The way of the Cross means sacrifice
Gospel: Redemption and Forgiveness
H 630 | Guitar: no capo, play in G | Key: G Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: Peculiar Meter.
G D G
The way of the Cross means sacrifice,
C G
As to God you yield your all
C
To be laid on the altar, the place of death,
G C D7
Where fire will surely fall.
G C Am D
'Tis the way of the Cross, are you willing for this?
B7 Em B7
What does bearing the Cross mean to you?
Am D B7 Em
You who've given yourself, your all to God!
C D7 G
To God are you wholly true?
As the voice of song and prayer we raise,
How easy to say, We give all;
Till some rougher cross lies just before,
And sterner is duty’s call.
’Tis the way of the Cross, are you willing for this?
What does bearing the Cross mean to you?
You who’ve given yourself, your all to God!
To God are you wholly true?
Do you falter then, or, true to death,
Just die on the cross in the way,
Till the fulness of life from the Living One
Is filling you day by day?
’Tis the way of the Cross, are you willing for this?
What does bearing the Cross mean to you?
You who’ve given yourself, your all to God!
To God are you wholly true?
’Tis the plan of life, for you die to live,
One with Jesus crucified;
With the life alone to be lived through you,
Of the Risen, the Glorified.
’Tis the way of the Cross, are you willing for this?
What does bearing the Cross mean to you?
You who’ve given yourself, your all to God!
To God are you wholly true?
There are Times
Comfort: Trust and Rest
NS 287 | Time: 4/4
There are times in my life When my heart is embittered. There are questions unanswered, Yet, You’re drawing me To enter Into Your blessed sanctuary And turning my eyes heavenward, The questions of constant inquiry Are changed to these words, Whom do I have in heaven But You, dear Jehovah. My flesh and my heart Constantly fail, But God’s still The strength of my heart and my portion; To Him forever I’ll draw near. I’ve made Jehovah my sweet refuge. So now throughout the years Turn my view to see You, How I need to see Jesus!! Though I don’t understand The ways that You take; Lord, make me A babe and suckling always praising. Enjoying Your worth day by day. Let each experience constitute me So Your life I’ll display In every way.
Therefore with joy shall ye draw water
Scripture: Direct Declaration
H 1340 | Guitar: capo 3, play in G | Key: B♭ Major | Time: 12/8 | Meter: Peculiar Meter.
G
Therefore with joy shall ye draw water
C
Out of the wells of salvation.
G Em
And in that day shall ye say,
D
Praise the Lord.
D7 G
Therefore with joy shall ye draw water
C
Out of the wells of salvation.
G D
And in that day shall ye say,
D7 G
Praise the Lord.
C
Call upon His name,
G
declare His doings among the people,
A A7 D
Make mention that His name is exalted.
G G7 C
Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion:
D D7 G
For great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.
There’s a gospel of today
Gospel: Redemption and Forgiveness
NS 111 | Guitar: no capo, play in D | Key: D Major | Time: 4/4
D Em
There's a gospel of today
D Em
That says believe and you'll be saved and then
D Em D
You can go to heaven and see the pearly gates
Em A7
And walk the golden streets;
D A G Em A
Words like these fail to treat
D AG Em Asus4A D
All the vanity that is hidden in me.
But the gospel is to me
The Triune God within humanity
As the Spirit reaching me to be in me
The one reality;
Love untold—Gospel theme
Never getting old—story told eternally.
Left the ninety-nine behind—
You searched until the lost sheep You did find,
Laid me on Your shoulders there, You bore me in
Your tender loving care;
Rejoicing—You found me
Though a small lost sheep—You gave all to come find me.
Sweeping in my deepest parts,
You lit a lamp and searched my inward heart,
Sanctifying deep within You shined in me,
Exposed me of my sin;
Repenting—now I see
Lord, You’re sprinkling me—with the blood You shed for me.
Eagerly awaiting me
That I the slightest turn to Thee would make
Though my life had been a wreck, You ran to me
And fell upon my neck
Kissing me, affectionately;
Killed the calf for me—“Let us eat and be merry.”
There’s a life that’s deeper than our mind [Hymnal NS 217]
Church: Body Life and Building
Seeking: Hunger and Pursuit
NS 217 | Guitar: capo 1, play in D | Key: E♭ Major | Time: 4/4
D A G D
There's a life that's deeper than our mind,
F♯m Em A7 D7
With experience of man, yet so divine.
G A7
It's a life that knows no bounds;
F♯m B7
And with glory is crowned;
Em Em7 A7
It's of depth and height and breadth unsearchable.
D A G D
Now this life is just the Living One
F♯m Em A7 D7
Manifested in the Person of the Son.
G A7
As the Spirit, He flows;
F♯m B7
In our spirit He grows,
Em Em7 Asus4
Growing up to be the church that He desires.
A7 D D7
O Lord, we're just for Your flowing;
G
How we need a deeper knowing!
D
Life is why we're here
Em A7 D7
And why You've come in us.
G A7
Turn us, Lord, turn us now;
D G
Turn us deeply— Life is how
D A7 D Bm
You will get the church,
Em7 A7 D
The home You're longing for.
In the church, we all can apprehend
All the riches of this life that is within.
Not just shallowness with strife,
But a deep and peaceful life
Is just waiting to flow out, a living spring.
With the saints it’s easy to be bold,
To pursue this life, to gain it, to lay hold.
All the other things we find,
Must be quickly left behind,
So that only life remains for us to see.
O Lord, we’re just for Your flowing;
How we need a deeper knowing!
Life is why we’re here
And why You’ve come in us.
Turn us, Lord, turn us now;
Turn us deeply—Life is how
You will get the church,
The home You’re longing for.
Deeper, Lord our turn must be to You;
We would move by life in everything we do;
All our concepts refute,
For Your life be absolute—
Grant us grace to turn much deeper day by day.
When we touch our spirit—such a thrill!
This is far beyond emotion, mind, and will—
It’s within our hidden part—
Come, make home in all our heart;
Let Your presence flow as rivers deep within.
O Lord, we’re just for Your flowing;
How we need a deeper knowing!
Life is why we’re here
And why You’ve come in us.
Turn us, Lord, turn us now;
Turn us deeply—Life is how
You will get the church,
The home You’re longing for.
There’s a race for us to run—Hallelujah [Hymnal H 1206 (classic tune)]
Encouragement: Turning and Looking to Jesus
H 1206 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: 11.9.11.9. with chorus.
D A7 D G
There's a race for us to run— Hallelujah,
D A7 D
And a way for us the race to win.
A7 D G
To all those who have begun— Hallelujah,
D A7 D
God has spoken, "Look away to Him!"
A
Look away! O look away!
D E7 A
Look to Jesus now today!
A7 D A7 D G
Look away from everything unto Jesus,
D A7 D
Look away from everything to Him!
Look away from all around—Hallelujah,
Look away from all the strife and din;
Look away where peace is found—Hallelujah,
Look away from everything to Him.
Look away! O look away!
Look to Jesus now today!
Look away from everything unto Jesus,
Look away from everything to Him!
Look away from fickle soul—Hallelujah,
Look away from failing self within;
Look away toward the goal—Hallelujah,
Look away from everything to Him.
Look away! O look away!
Look to Jesus now today!
Look away from everything unto Jesus,
Look away from everything to Him!
Look away from all the past—Hallelujah,
Look away from both the good and sin;
To the living One hold fast—Hallelujah,
Look away from everything to Him.
Look away! O look away!
Look to Jesus now today!
Look away from everything unto Jesus,
Look away from everything to Him!
Look away into His face—Hallelujah,
He who’ll finish what He did begin.
O what grace to run the race—Hallelujah—
We obtain by looking off to Him!
Look away! O look away!
Look to Jesus now today!
Look away from everything unto Jesus,
Look away from everything to Him!
There’s a race for us to run—Hallelujah [Songbase 621]
Encouragement: Turning and Looking to Jesus
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
Songbase 621
1
G D G C
There’s a race for us to run—Hallelujah,
G D G
And a way for us the race to win.
G D G C
To all those who have begun—Hallelujah,
G D G
God has spoken, “Look away to Him!”
G D
Look away! O look away!
G A7
Look to Jesus now to[D-D7]day!
G D G C
Look away from everything unto Jesus,
G D G
Look away from everything to Him!
2
Look away from all around—Hallelujah,
Look away from all the strife and din;
Look away where peace is found—Hallelujah,
Look away from everything to Him.
3
Look away from fickle soul—Hallelujah,
Look away from failing self within;
Look away toward the goal—Hallelujah,
Look away from everything to Him.
4
Look away from all the past—Hallelujah,
Look away from both the good and sin;
To the living One hold fast—Hallelujah,
Look away from everything to Him.
5
Look away into His face—Hallelujah,
He who’ll finish what He did begin.
O what grace to run the race—Hallelujah,
We obtain by looking off to Him!
This River
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
NS 465 | Guitar: no capo, play in C | Key: C Major | Time: 4/4
C
The Father God, the deepest spring,
G
The rich eternal source,
Emerges as the living spring,
C
In Jesus Christ, the course;
The Spirit is the flowing spring,
G
A springing up in us;
The river of life, the triune spring,
C
Profoundly glorious.
This river is huge, this river is deep,
G
This river is wide,
It's flowing out from the smitten rock,
C
The Savior's side;
This river is clear, this river is pure,
G
This river is bright,
The Triune God, the glorified Christ,
C
Resurrection life.
Uniquely one, this flowing grace,
The living God divine
From Eden flows to every place,
And reaches all mankind;
By drinking of the stream of life,
The saints become His bride,
His counterpart, increase of Christ,
The issue from His side.
This river is huge, this river is deep,
This river is wide,
It’s flowing out from the smitten rock,
The Savior’s side;
This river is clear, this river is pure,
This river is bright,
The Triune God, the glorified Christ,
Resurrection life.
This river of God is flowing free,
A priceless living spring,
Wherever it flows conveys the tree,
Brings life to everything;
This turbulent river is full and great,
And man regenerates;
This hydropower permeates,
Transforms and saturates.
This river is huge, this river is deep,
This river is wide,
It’s flowing out from the smitten rock,
The Savior’s side;
This river is clear, this river is pure,
This river is bright,
The Triune God, the glorified Christ,
Resurrection life.
These rapids of life will not relent
But swiftly reach the end,
The Triune God mingling with men,
The New Jerusalem;
The sweetness of this river of life,
The all-inclusive Christ,
Will consummate the sanctified
Unto eternal life.
This river is huge, this river is deep,
This river is wide,
It’s flowing out from the smitten rock,
The Savior’s side;
This river is clear, this river is pure,
This river is bright,
The Triune God, the glorified Christ,
Resurrection life.
Thou art worthy, Thou art worthy
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
NS 256 | Guitar: capo 1, play in G | Key: A♭ Major | Time: 3/4
G C Am
Thou art worthy, Thou art worthy,
Bm Em D7
Thou art worthy, O Lord.
G G7 C Am
Thou art worthy to receive glory,
G D7 G
Glory and honor and power.
D G
For Thou hast created, hast all things created,
D G
For Thou hast created all things.
G7 C Am
And for Thy pleasure they are created;
G D7 G
Thou art worthy, O Lord.
Though I love You, Lord [Hymnal NS 246]
Christ: Love and Attraction
God's Economy: Purpose and Consummation
God: Presence and Knowing
NS 246 | Guitar: no capo, play in C | Key: C Major | Time: 4/4
C G Though I love You, Lord, Am F My life seems all deformed. C G I give my life to You— Am F Then drift away. C G Em F Lord, may I ask You that You'd draw me yet again, C G C7 And keep me running after You. F Lord, I've seen Your purpose. C Your heart's unveiled to me. G F Now I'd just like to see You gain me fully. Though You I often limit C And fail by compromise, G G7 C Keep me in the index of Your eyes. Lord, I want Your best. I want Your full blessing. I don’t want any less, Though good it be. Have mercy, Lord, to push, to pull, lay hold of me. Keep me still running toward the prize. Lord, I’ve seen Your purpose. Your heart’s unveiled to me. Now I’d just like to see You gain me fully. Though You I often limit And fail by compromise, Keep me in the index of Your eyes. Mold me, shape me, Lord. Be my reality. Even break my heart, If it has to be. I’m desperate, Lord, that You would have Your way with me. Others could touch You then through me. Lord, I’ve seen Your purpose. Your heart’s unveiled to me. Now I’d just like to see You gain me fully. Though You I often limit And fail by compromise, Keep me in the index of Your eyes. Set my heart aflame. Don’t let me stay the same. Don’t let things remain Which now grieve You. My life I give to You and all I’ve claimed as mine. May I just hold, Lord, unto You. Lord, I’ve seen Your purpose. Your heart’s unveiled to me. Now I’d just like to see You gain me fully. Though You I often limit And fail by compromise, Keep me in the index of Your eyes.
Though I love You, Lord [Songbase 482]
Christ: Love and Attraction
Songbase 482
1
C Em
Though I love You, Lord,
Am F
My life seems all deformed.
C Em
I give my life to You—
Am F
Then drift away.
C G
Lord, may I ask You that
Am F
You'd draw me yet again,
C G C C7
And keep me running after You.
F
Lord, I've seen Your purpose.
C
Your heart's unveiled to me.
G F
Now I'd just like to see You gain me fully.
[]Though You I often limit
C
And fail by compromise,
G G7 F C
Keep me in the index of Your eyes.
2
Lord, I want Your best.
I want Your full blessing.
I don't want any less,
Though good it be.
Have mercy, Lord, to push, to pull,
Lay hold of me.
Keep me still running toward the prize.
3
Mold me, shape me, Lord.
Be my reality.
Even break my heart,
If it has to be.
I'm desperate, Lord, that You would have
Your way with me.
Others could touch You then through me.
4
Set my heart aflame.
Don't let me stay the same.
Don't let things remain
Which now grieve You.
My life I give to You and
All I've claimed as mine.
May I just hold, Lord, unto You.
Though the world may promise me more
Salvation: Assurance and Joy
NS 292 | Guitar: no capo, play in D | Key: D Major | Time: 4/4
D A7 Bm
Though the world may promise me more,
D G A D
I'm just made to be filled with the Lord.
A7 D A7 Bm
Nor is life worth living a day,
D G A D
For the things that will soon pass away.
D7 G D Em D
Doesn't matter how rich or successful I'd be,
G D A7 D
Or how many pleasures be offered to me.
G D Em D
There's nothing that compares to my destiny—
G A7 D
To be thoroughly filled with the Lord.
Now although I’m still kind of small,
And the future is in front of me.
In my heart I’ve heard the Lord’s call,
Just to follow Him absolutely.
Though the path may be holding
Much joy or much pain,
What matters is that more of Him I would gain,
Regardless what happens,
I never would change.
’Cause I’m made to be filled with the Lord.
Yes, I’m made to be filled with the Lord.
Through many conversations
Transformation: Inner Life and Growth
Songbase 3508
1
C F G C
Through many conversations
Am F G
Opening up to the Lord in all things
Dm C
Whether big things or small
G Am
He is touched with them all
F Dm G
To dispense His supply therein.
2
Yet we await His speaking
Giving Him the first place in all things
As He moves in our heart,
All His burden imparts,
We become letters sealed with Him.
F G
Then we flow out—just who we [C-Am]are
F G
As who we are is increasingly [C-C7]Christ.
F G C Am F
When we contact God in our min[(G)]gled spirit
G C
We know His heart and mind.
3
The sense of life directs us
In His gentle anointing each day
As His life operates,
In the choices we make
We depend ever more on Him.
4
His written Word is living
When we catch, with the Spirit, the flame
As we pray with His Word
Divine language is heard
And as rhema He motivates.
Thy mighty love, O God, constraineth me [Hymnal H 431 (classic tune)]
Consecration: Absolute Offering
Scripture: Direct Declaration
H 431 | Guitar: capo 1, play in D | Key: E♭ Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: 10.10.10.10.
D A A7 D
Thy mighty love, O God, constraineth me,
E7 A
As some strong tide it presseth on its way,
D G D
Seeking a channel in my self- bound soul,
G D A A7D
Yearning to sweep all barriers away.
Shall I not yield to that constraining power?
Shall I not say, O tide of love, flow in?
My God, Thy gentleness hath conquered me,
Life cannot be as it hath hither been.
Break through my nature, mighty, heavenly love,
Clear every avenue of thought and brain,
Flood my affections, purify my will,
Let nothing but Thine own pure life remain.
Thus wholly mastered and possessed by God,
Forth from my life, spontaneous and free,
Shall flow a stream of tenderness and grace,
Loving, because God loved, eternally.
Thy mighty love, O God, constraineth me [Hymnal NT 431 (new tune)]
Consecration: Absolute Offering
Scripture: Direct Declaration
NT 431 | Guitar: no capo, play in A | Key: A Major | Time: 4/4
A D A
Thy mighty love, O God, constraineth me,
D A
(Thy mighty love, O God, constraineth me,) As some
D A
strong tide it presseth on its way,
D
(As some strong tide it presseth
E
on its way,) Seeking a channel in my
A A7 D
selfbound soul, (Seeking a channel in my selfbound soul,) Yearning
E A
to sweep all barriers away. (Yearning to
D
sweep all barriers away.)
Break through my nature, mighty, heavenly love,
Clear every avenue of thought and brain,
Flood my affections, purify my will,
Let nothing but Thine own pure life remain.
Thus wholly mastered and possessed by God,
Forth from my life, spontaneous and free,
Shall flow a stream of tenderness and grace,
Loving, because God loved, eternally.
To God be the glory, great things He hath done
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
H 39 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 3/4 | Meter: 11.11.11.11. with chorus.
D A D
To God be the glory, great things He hath done,
G D E7 A
So loved He the world that He gave us His Son,
D A D
Who yielded His life our redemption to win,
G D A A7 D
And opened the lifegate that all may go in.
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,
A
Let the earth hear His voice;
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,
D
Let the people rejoice;
A D
Oh, come to the Father, through Jesus the Son,
G D A A7 D
And give Him the glory; great things He hath done.
Oh, perfect redemption, the purchase of blood,
To every believer the promise of God;
The vilest offender who truly believes,
That moment from Jesus a pardon receives.
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,
Let the earth hear His voice;
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,
Let the people rejoice;
Oh, come to the Father, through Jesus the Son,
And give Him the glory; great things He hath done.
Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done,
And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son;
But purer, and higher, and greater will be
Our wonder, our transport when Jesus we see.
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,
Let the earth hear His voice;
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,
Let the people rejoice;
Oh, come to the Father, through Jesus the Son,
And give Him the glory; great things He hath done.
To You, dear Lord
Consecration: Absolute Offering
NS 143 | Guitar: no capo, play in D | Key: D Major | Time: 4/4
D A
To You, dear Lord,
Bm G
I give myself afresh again
Em A F♯m Bm
Unsparingly for Your desire,
G A
Your economy.
D A
O, fire from above,
Bm G
Come and consume me thoroughly
Em A F♯m Bm
That You may be my all,
G A7 D
My life, my everything.
F♯m
It's Your mercy and Your love
Bm G
That I can give myself to You.
Em A F♯m Bm
Since it's in like manner
G A
That You gave up Yourself for me.
D F♯m
Set Your throne in my heart
Bm G
From now on to the very end.
Em A7 F♯m Bm G
It takes eternity to know its worth
A7 D
To You, to me.
Trust and obey
Comfort: Trust and Rest
H 582 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 3/4 | Meter: 6.6.9.6.6.9. with chorus.
D
When we walk with the Lord
A A7 D
In the light of His Word,
G D A
What a glory He sheds on our way;
D
While we do His good will,
A A7 D
He abides with us still,
D7 G D A7D
And with all who will trust and obey.
A D
Trust and obey,
B7 Em
For there's no other way
A7 D
To be happy in Jesus,
A A7D
But to trust and obey.
Not a shadow can rise,
Not a cloud in the skies,
But His smile quickly drives it away;
Not a doubt or a fear,
Not a sigh or a tear,
Can abide while we trust and obey.
Trust and obey,
For there’s no other way
To be happy in Jesus,
But to trust and obey.
Not a burden we bear,
Not a sorrow we share,
But our toil He doth richly repay;
Not a grief or a loss,
Not a frown or a cross,
But is blest if we trust and obey.
Trust and obey,
For there’s no other way
To be happy in Jesus,
But to trust and obey.
But we never can prove
The delights of His love,
Until all on the altar we lay;
For the favor He shows,
And the joy He bestows,
Are for them who will trust and obey.
Trust and obey,
For there’s no other way
To be happy in Jesus,
But to trust and obey.
Then in fellowship sweet
We will sit at His feet,
Or we’ll walk by His side in the way;
What He says we will do;
Where He sends, we will go,
Never fear, only trust and obey.
Trust and obey,
For there’s no other way
To be happy in Jesus,
But to trust and obey.
Turn your eyes upon Jesus
Encouragement: Turning and Looking to Jesus
H 645 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 3/4 | Meter: 9.8.9.8. with chorus.
D A
O soul, are you weary and troubled?
D A7 D
No light in the darkness you see?
A
There's light for a look at the Savior,
E A7
And life more abundant and free.
D A7 D D7
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
G A7
Look full in His wonderful face,
D G
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
D A7 D
In the light of His glory and grace.
Through death into life everlasting
He passed, and we follow Him there;
O’er us sin no more hath dominion
For more than conqu’rors we are!
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.
His Word shall not fail you, He promised;
Believe Him and all will be well;
Then go to a world that is dying,
His perfect salvation to tell!
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.
Turn, turn my heart to You
Prayer: Calling and Communion
NS 330 | Guitar: no capo, play in Em | Key: E Minor | Time: 4/4
Em A D G Turn, turn my heart to You; Em C D G Lord, I confess my heart is untrue. Em A D G Turn, turn my wandering heart; Em C B7 Em Lord, unto me Thy love impart. E F♯mE Lord, I call, A E I call on Thee. C♯m A B7 Em You're the only One for me! Rich, rich, He’s rich to all, Rich unto all that call on His name. Rich, rich, He’s rich, so call; Now and forever, Jesus the same. Lord, I call, I call on Thee. You’re the only One for me! Love, love, the love of God Flows as a river, full to the brim. Love, love, I’m filled with love, Crazy in love with Jesus within. Lord, I call, I call on Thee. You’re the only One for me!
Two Kisses
Christ: Love and Attraction
NS 413 | Guitar: no capo, play in C | Key: C Major | Time: 4/4
C G Am C
Let Him kiss me with the kisses of His mouth,
F G7 C C7
Whether bitter cold north wind or gentle south;
F G
You are beautiful, my love,
Em A7
With your eyes of turtledoves;
Dm7 F Gsus4G7
"Let Him kiss me with the kisses of His mouth".
F G Em Am
Lord I love You, I really love You,
F G7 C7
You're the dearest, sweetest, precious love to me!
F G Em Am
Lord I love You, I really love You,
Dm7 G7 C
Jesus, my Beloved, for eternity!
She’s become a lily, simple, pure and sweet,
Not relying on her naturalness and strength
She is trusting in Christ’s life,
In His rich abundant life;
“Let Him kiss me with the kisses of His mouth“.
Lord I love You, I really love You,
You’re the dearest, sweetest, precious love to me!
Lord I love You, I really love You,
Jesus, my Beloved, for eternity!
She’s become a garden, fountain, streams, and springs,
From which fragrant, luscious produce Christ’s life brings,
Resurrection life expressed,
In ascension she can rest;
“Let Him kiss me with the kisses of His mouth“.
Lord I love You, I really love You,
You’re the dearest, sweetest, precious love to me!
Lord I love You, I really love You,
Jesus, my Beloved, for eternity!
She’s become the New Jerusalem, His Bride,
Where His presence for eternity abides,
Here His faithfulness we prove,
And we serve Him for His move;
“Let Him kiss me with the kisses of His mouth“.
Lord I love You, I really love You,
You’re the dearest, sweetest, precious love to me!
Lord I love You, I really love You,
Jesus, my Beloved, for eternity!
In the final stage of love a kiss remains,
Where the lover and His love forever reign,
“When I find you here with Me,
I will kiss you, all will see”;
“Let Him kiss me with the kisses of His mouth“.
Lord I love You, I really love You,
You’re the dearest, sweetest, precious love to me!
Lord I love You, I really love You,
Jesus, my Beloved, for eternity!
Unto Him that hath Thou givest (Alternate)
Scripture: Direct Declaration
Salvation: Assurance and Joy
NT 394b | Guitar: capo 1, play in D | Key: E♭ Major | Time: 3/4
D Bm
Unto him that hath Thou givest
Em A
Ever more abundantly;
A7 D G
Lord, I live because Thou livest,
E A
Therefore give more life to me,
D G D
Therefore speed me in the race,
F♯ Bm
Therefore let me grow in grace.
D G A7 D
Therefore speed me in the race,
Bm G A7 D
Therefore let me grow in grace.
Deepen all Thy work, O Master,
Strengthen every downward root;
Only do Thou ripen faster,
More and more Thy pleasant fruit;
Purge me, prune me, self abase;
Only let me grow in grace.
Let me grow by sun and shower,
Every moment water me;
Make me really, hour by hour,
More and more conformed to Thee,
That Thy loving eye may trace
Day by day my growth in grace.
From Thy fulness grace outpouring,
Show me ever greater things;
Raise me higher, sunward soaring,
Mounting as on eagle-wings.
By the brightness of Thy face,
Ever let me grow in grace.
Let me, then, be always growing,
Never, never standing still,
Listening, learning, better knowing
Thee and Thy most blessed will.
Till I win the glorious race,
Daily let me grow in grace.
Watch! Be Ready
Hope: Glory and Appearing
Kingdom: Overcoming and Watchfulness
NS 765 | Guitar: capo 1, play in C | Key: D♭ Major | Time: 4/4
C Em
Watch, be ready,
Am C
We know not the day He comes,
F Am
Are your vessels filled with oil?
F G
Are you faithful serving ones?
C Em
Let's go out, to meet Him,
Am F
He's the most precious One,
Fm C G7
Turn your heart t'ward Christ, the Bridegroom,
F
Whom you love.
C F C
Lord, I open wide to You,
F G
Lord, I'm ready to be filled,
F C Am G F
Lord, a virgin pure in heart I want to be,
Fm C G F
I'll pay for extra oil willingly.
Lord, I give my time to You,
Lord, I’ll watch by loving You,
Lord, Your living Word I want more to receive,
Lord, find me washed and cleansed so thoroughly.
Lord, a talent I’ve received,
Lord, through my ability,
Lord, I now begin to trade immediately,
Lord, find me good and faithful serving Thee.
Lord, You’ve met my every need,
Lord, I’ll serve You as a priest,
Lord, I’ll minister the Life that I’ve received,
Lord, find me giving food so timely.
Waters to Swim in
Christ: Life Supply and Enjoyment
Church: Body Life and Building
NS 417 | Time: 4/4
Waters to swim in will meet our every need, Water is flowing and never to recede; Limited, restricted by living, flowing grace, Losing all our freedom, our soul-life is replaced. Drink the living water, (Sisters) Rivers flowing free! (Brothers) Water! Living waters! (Sisters) Have Your way in me! (Brothers) Daily increasing the growth of life in me, For His glorious building and His recovery! Waters to swim in is flowing toward the east, Water is flowing to glory that we seek; Having the preeminence in life, work and home, The church life is a life-flow from which we never roam. Waters to swim in, increasing stage by stage, Flowing and rising to consummate the age; Judging and testing that we, more life, possess, Until the living Jesus, His name, all men confess. Drink the living water (Sisters) Rivers flowing free! (Brothers) Water! Living waters! (Sisters) Have Your way in me! (Brothers) Daily increasing the growth of life in me, For His glorious building and His recovery!
We have found a simple way
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
Prayer: Calling and Communion
NS 322 | Guitar: capo 3, play in G | Key: B♭ Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: 15.15.15.6. with chorus.
G G7
We have found a simple way for us to really touch the Lord:
C G D7
All we do is pray four words, and O what grace He does afford!
G
From our spirit now we say them, and we spread the news abroad,
C D7 G
It's easy to touch the Lord!
G7
Oh Lord, Amen, Hallelujah!
C G
Oh Lord, Amen, Hallelujah!
Oh Lord, Amen, Hallelujah!
C D7 G
It's easy to touch the Lord!
We have found the Christ who’s all in all
Hope: Glory and Appearing
H 1153 | Guitar: capo 1, play in G | Key: A♭ Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: 9.7.9.7. with chorus.
G C G
We have found the Christ who's all in all;
D D7
He is everything to us;
G C G
O how blest upon His name to call,
A A7 D
How divine, how glorious!
D7 G C G
It is joy unspeakable and full of glory,
D D7 G
Full of glory, full of glory;
C G
It is joy unspeakable and full of glory,
C D7 G
And the half has never yet been told!
We have found that Christ the Spirit is
Who within our spirit dwells;
How available, how near He is,
And His sweetness all excels.
It is joy unspeakable and full of glory,
Full of glory, full of glory;
It is joy unspeakable and full of glory,
And the half has never yet been told!
We have found the way to live by Christ—
Pray His Word and call His name!
This—the eating, drinking—has sufficed
And its worth we now proclaim.
It is joy unspeakable and full of glory,
Full of glory, full of glory;
It is joy unspeakable and full of glory,
And the half has never yet been told!
We have found the local church, our home;
We are home and home indeed!
Nevermore in Babylon we roam;
In the church is all we need.
It is joy unspeakable and full of glory,
Full of glory, full of glory;
It is joy unspeakable and full of glory,
And the half has never yet been told!
We have found that meeting with the saints
Is the greatest joy on earth;
’Tis by this our spirit never faints
And our lives are filled with worth.
It is joy unspeakable and full of glory,
Full of glory, full of glory;
It is joy unspeakable and full of glory,
And the half has never yet been told!
We have oil in our lamps—we are burning
Hope: Glory and Appearing
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
H 1308 | Guitar: capo 1, play in D | Key: E♭ Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: 10.8.10.9. with chorus.
D D7 G
We have oil in our lamps— we are burning!
D A7
We have oil in our lamps today!
D D7 G
To the spirit, O Lord, keep us turning,
D A7 D
Keep us turning, turning all the way!
D7 G
O Lord! Amen! Hallelujah!
A A7 D A7
We are burning, burning every day!
D D7 G
O Lord! Amen! Hallelujah!
A A7 D
Turning, turning all the way!
But our vessels need oil for Thy coming;
We must gain a reserve supply.
So our vessels we give for the filling
That our lamps may never, never die.
Fill us, Jesus! Fill us, Jesus!
Every moment give us more of Thee!
Fill us, Jesus! Fill us, Jesus!
Fill us with reality!
Then we’ll burn till the Lord comes to meet us,
Then we’ll burn till He comes that day.
Then we’ll go in with Him to the wedding
And be brightly burning all the way.
Come, Lord Jesus! Come, Lord Jesus!
Come and find us filled and burning bright!
Come, Lord Jesus! Come, Lord Jesus!
Come and in Thy Bride delight.
We have seen Christ is reality
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
Transformation: Inner Life and Growth
H 1178 | Guitar: capo 3, play in G | Key: B♭ Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: Peculiar Meter.
G Em Am D
We have seen Christ is reality:
G Em Am D
But it's not sufficient just to see:
G G7 C Am
He in our experience must be
G Gm D
Everything to us.
G Em Am D
We in prayer behold Him face to face,
G Em Am D
In the Word and meetings know His grace;
G G7 C Am
But in daily life, in every place,
D G
What is He to us?
C
Hallelujah! By His light we see
Bm
Oh, how real, how full our Lord will be
Am D
If we'll only turn to Him at every time,
in every day,
D7
Every thing, in every way and—
G Em Am D
Be specific for reality!
G Em Am D
And be done with generality!
G G7 C Am
If we'll just apply Him, we will see
D D7 G
He's everything to us.
Em Am D
Life is full of opportunities
G Em Am D
Ordered by our Father's hand: we see
G G7 C Am
Everything's the best that it could be,
G Gm D
So let's gain Christ!
G Em Am D
Christ our content and reality
G Em Am D
To shine out from us unceasingly:
G G7 C Am
He must have a way in you and me,
D G
He must have a way.
C
Hallelujah! In the body we
Bm
Bear the death of Christ continually:
Am
Thus His life comes forth for all to see as
D
The outer man is broken down,
D7
The inner man is shining so that—
G Em Am D
In these earthen vessels men can see
G Em Am D
There's the treasure of reality!
G G7 C Am
Thus the gospel's glorious light will be
D D7 G
Shining out from us.
Em Am D
Not just doctrines and theology,
G Em Am D
But the content of reality:
G G7 C Am
Christ as everything in you and me,
D D7 G
He's everything to us!
We praise Thee, O God
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
H 40 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 3/4 | Meter: Peculiar Meter.
D
We praise Thee, O God,
For the Son of Thy love,
For our Savior who died and
A
Is now gone above.
D
Hallelujah! Thine the glory,
G A
Hallelujah! Amen;
D
Hallelujah! Thine the glory,
A A7D
We praise Thee again.
We praise Thee, O God,
For Thy Spirit of light,
Who has shown us our Savior,
And scattered our night.
Hallelujah! Thine the glory,
Hallelujah! Amen;
Hallelujah! Thine the glory,
We praise Thee again.
All glory and praise
To Thee, Father of love,
For through Jesus’ redemption
Thy heart we may prove.
Hallelujah! Thine the glory,
Hallelujah! Amen;
Hallelujah! Thine the glory,
We praise Thee again.
We praise Thee again;
We are filled with Thy love,
And each heart is rekindled
With fire from above.
Hallelujah! Thine the glory,
Hallelujah! Amen;
Hallelujah! Thine the glory,
We praise Thee again.
We will sing to the Lord with our spirit
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
Transformation: Inner Life and Growth
H 1141 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: 10.9.10.9.
D A7 D
We will sing to the Lord with our spirit,
A
We will sing to the Lord from within,
A7 D D7 G
We will sing hallelujah to Jesus;
D A7 D
And be blent into oneness with Him.
We have been many years in religion,
We have been many years in our mind,
We have been many years in emotions,
Always seeking, but never to find.
Now we’re learning to turn to our spirit,
Now we’re learning to take Christ as life;
Now we’re learning to feed upon Jesus
And be freed from all struggling and strife.
Hallelujah for life in the Spirit,
Hallelujah for newness within.
When we turn from our mind to our spirit,
We enjoy all the riches of Him.
We work together with God by a life
General: Miscellaneous
Songbase 942
# 2 Cor. 6:1 footnote 1
C F C G
We work together with God by a life;
C F C G
We work together with God by a life:
C G C G
All-Sufficient, All-Mature;
C F
B: Able to fit
C
S: All situations,
F
B: Able to endure
C
S: Any kind of treatment,
[]B: To accept
Dm G G7
T: Any kind of environment—
C
B: All-fitting life!
B: Able to work
S: In any condition,
B: To take any kind
S: Of opportunity,
B: For the
T: Carrying out of our ministry.
B: All-fitting life!
We’ve found the secret of living [Songbase 583]
Christ: Indwelling and Home
Songbase 583
1
D
We've found the secret of living,
A
We've seen the vision divine:
D
We are of God in Christ Jesus,
A D D7
We're abiding, abiding in the vine.
G D
Abiding in the vine, abiding in the vine,
E
All the riches of God's life are [A-A7]mine!
D D7
Praise God, He put us here,
G Em
Never to leave; oh, we're—
D A7 D
Abiding, abiding in the vine.
2
No more in vain need we struggle,
Trying the way in to find.
Praise God—we're in Him already,
Hallelujah, abiding in the vine.
3
In us, the ointment is moving,
'Tis the anointing divine;
God's precious essence bestowing,
While abiding, abiding in the vine.
4
Now in the life-flow we're living,
O how the light in us shines!
Both God and man are at home now
By the mutual abiding in the vine.
We’ve found the secret of living [Hymnal H 1162 (classic tune)]
Christ: Indwelling and Home
H 1162 | Guitar: capo 1, play in D | Key: E♭ Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: Peculiar Meter.
D
We've found the secret of living,
Bm Em
We've seen the vision divine:
D
We are of God in Christ Jesus,
G D A7 D7
We're abiding, abiding in the vine.
G
Abiding in the vine,
D
Abiding in the vine,
E E7 A
All the riches of God's life are mine!
D
Praise God, He put us here,
G Em
Never to leave; oh, we're—
D A7 D
Abiding, abiding in the vine.
No more in vain need we struggle,
Trying the way in to find.
Praise God—we’re in Him already,
Hallelujah, abiding in the vine.
Abiding in the vine,
Abiding in the vine,
All the riches of God’s life are mine!
Praise God, He put us here,
Never to leave; oh, we’re—
Abiding, abiding in the vine.
In us, the ointment is moving,
’Tis the anointing divine;
God’s precious essence bestowing,
While abiding, abiding in the vine.
Abiding in the vine,
Abiding in the vine,
All the riches of God’s life are mine!
Praise God, He put us here,
Never to leave; oh, we’re—
Abiding, abiding in the vine.
Now in the life-flow we’re living,
O how the light in us shines!
Both God and man are at home now
By the mutual abiding in the vine.
Abiding in the vine,
Abiding in the vine,
All the riches of God’s life are mine!
Praise God, He put us here,
Never to leave; oh, we’re—
Abiding, abiding in the vine.
What a happy day
General: Miscellaneous
Songbase 341 | Capo: 3
1
D G D
What a happy day
D7 G Gm
When I no more could turn away,
D
When Jesus took my heart
Bm
From the black of night
Em A7
Into the kingdom of His [D-G-D]light.
2
Now my life’s begun,
The “really life” that’s in the Son.
No more am I enthralled
By earth’s empty dreams;
Deep in me flows a living stream.
3
As I turn to Him,
He fills me with His life within.
His life becomes my life in reality;
Oh, hallelujah, He’s in me!
4
I just love You, Lord,
With other loves, You break the cord.
You’ll be my life for all eternity;
You are the only One for me.
What love Thou hast bestowed on us
Father: Love and Source
Praise: Rejoicing and Exaltation
H 30 | Guitar: capo 1, play in G | Key: A♭ Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: 8.6.8.6.
G Am
What love Thou hast bestowed on us,
C D
We thank Thee from our heart;
G C
Our Father, we would worship Thee
G D7 G
And praise for all Thou art.
Thy heart Thou hast revealed to us,
Made known th’ eternal will;
Within the Son Thou hast come forth,
Thy purpose to fulfill.
Thou gavest Thy beloved Son
In love to come and die,
That we may be Thy many sons,
As heirs with Him, made nigh.
Through Him we have Thy very life
And Thou our Father art;
Thy very nature, all Thyself,
Thou dost to us impart.
Thy Spirit into ours has come
That we may “Abba” cry;
Of Spirit born, with Spirit sealed,
To be transformed thereby.
The many sons to glory brought
Is Thine eternal goal,
And to Thy Son’s own image wrought,
Thou wilt conform the whole.
Throughout Thy transformation work
Thou dost direct each one,
From glory unto glory bring
Until the work is done.
What love Thou, Father, hast bestowed;
We’ll ever grateful be;
We’ll worship Thee forevermore
And praise unceasingly.
What miracle! What mystery
Church: Body Life and Building
God's Economy: Purpose and Consummation
NS 151 | Guitar: no capo, play in G | Key: G Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8. with repeat.
G C D7 G
What miracle! What mystery!
C D G A A7 D
That God and man should blended be!
G D
God became man to make man God,
C G D G
Untraceable economy!
C D
From His good pleasure, heart's desire,
G C D G
His highest goal attained will be.
D D7 G
From His good pleasure, heart's desire,
C G D D7 G
His highest goal attained will be.
Flesh He became, the first God-man,
His pleasure that I God may be:
In life and nature I’m God’s kind,
Though Godhead’s His exclusively.
His attributes my virtues are;
His glorious image shines through me.
His attributes my virtues are;
His glorious image shines through me.
No longer I alone that live,
But God together lives with me.
Built with the saints in the Triune God,
His universal house we’ll be,
And His organic Body we
For His expression corp’rately.
And His organic Body we
For His expression corp’rately.
Jerusalem, the ultimate,
Of visions the totality;
The Triune God, tripartite man—
A loving pair eternally—
As man yet God they coinhere,
A mutual dwelling place to be;
God’s glory in humanity
Shines forth in splendor radiantly!
What things were gains to me
Seeking: Hunger and Pursuit
NS 138 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4
D Bm
What things were gains to me,
G A
These I now count as loss.
D Bm
Jesus has set me free
G A
From what I was!
D Bm
All of the things I had;
G A
Everything, good or bad,
D Bm
I count as refuse
G A7
That I may gain Christ!
D A
I won't give up!
D Bm
I will keep running until
G A
I have attained
D A
The goal of my calling!
D A
I must press on!
D Bm
I must pursue until
G A
I lay hold of Him
A7 D
Who laid hold of me!
Forget the things behind!
Stretch for the things before!
Press onward with this mind:
Always want more!
Seeking in Him to grow,
Increasingly to know
Him that I daily might
Be found in Christ.
I won’t give up!
I will keep running until
I have attained
The goal of my calling!
I must press on!
I must pursue until
I lay hold of Him
Who laid hold of me!
When I’ve run the race before me
God's Economy: Purpose and Consummation
H 8773 | Guitar: no capo, play in G | Key: G Major | Time: 4/4 | Meter: 15.11.15.7.D.
G C
When I've run the race before me
G
And have fought to victory,
Em A7 Dsus4
I'll be raptured to the glory of the Lord;
D B7 Em
When I've kept the faith at any cost,
C G
The Holy City then
C D7 G
I'll receive as my reward.
G7 C
I'll be raptured into glory,
G
In the Holy City dwell—
D7 G
New Jerusalem, New Jerusalem;
C
With the overcomers shouting,
G Em
How our praises then will swell,
D7 G
In the New Jerusalem.
As a pilgrim here I wander;
While afflicted, I rejoice,
For a better land I soon expect to see;
Though all others seek for earthly gain,
The Holy City e’er
Will my aspiration be.
Though my feet are often wearied
On the rough and rugged path,
Just by thinking of that city, I’m restored;
Though my eyes be filled with tears,
My heart will evermore be fixed
On that City, my reward.
With strong purpose I now wrestle,
And I run toward the goal;
I pursue the prize, God’s highest to obtain;
Pressing forward toward the mark,
I run forgetting all behind,
Thus the Holy City gain.
By His love and through His grace I’ll
In the Holy City live—
New Jerusalem, New Jerusalem;
All saints leaping, singing, shouting,
To the Lord their praises give,
In the New Jerusalem.
Whenever the heart shall turn to the Lord
Scripture: Direct Declaration
H 1345 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 3/4 | Meter: Peculiar Meter.
D G D
Whenever the heart shall turn to the Lord,
A A7
The veil shall be taken away.
D G D
So turn your heart to the Lord all the day,
A A7D7
And the veil shall be taken away.
G
Now the Lord is that Spirit,
D
And where the Spirit of the Lord is,
E7 A7
There is liberty— such liberty!
D G D
Whenever the heart shall turn to the Lord,
A A7D
The veil shall be taken away.
Whenever the Heart Turns to the Lord
Scripture: Direct Declaration
Transformation: Inner Life and Growth
NS 502 | Guitar: capo 3, play in D | Key: F Major | Time: 4/4
D G
We all with unveiled face,
D G
Beholding and reflecting
D Bm A7
As a mirror the glory of the Lord,
D G
Are being transformed
D G
Into the same image
D Bm
From glory to glory,
Em A7 D D7
From the Lord Spirit.
G A D Bm
Whenever the heart shall turn to the Lord,
Em F♯m A7
The veil shall be taken away.
G A
Where the Spirit of the Lord is,
D Bm
There is freedom;
Em F♯m A7
Whenever the heart turns to the Lord.
D G
You are a letter of Christ,
D G
Inscribed with the Spirit;
D Bm A7
In the fleshly tablets of the hearts.
D G
We are the ministers
D G
Of a new covenant,
D Bm
Not the letter which kills,
Em A7 D D7
But the lifegiving Spirit.
Whenever the heart shall turn to the Lord,
The veil shall be taken away.
Where the Spirit of the Lord is,
There is freedom;
Whenever the heart turns to the Lord.
Who Can Ever Know the Feeling
Comfort: Trust and Rest
NS 685 | Guitar: capo 1, play in D | Key: E♭ Major | Time: 4/4
D A Bm
Who can ever know the feeling deep down in my heart?
D G Em A
Who can really understand my weakness to sustain?
A7 D A Bm
When I have lost hope to carry on by myself,
D G A7 D
Your person stands by me to be my hope and life.
A Bm
Your love so deep moving and sweet
D G A A7
How can I still stubborn be;
D A Bm
No more I struggle and strive,
D G A7 D
Trust in Your faith and rest in Your breast.
When I feel the touch of Your hand upon my life,
I sense the flow of life flowing rich and free;
When You wipe away every tear in my eyes,
Sorrow has depart’d, behold a smiling face!
Your love so deep moving and sweet
How can I still stubborn be;
No more I struggle and strive,
Trust in Your faith and rest in Your breast.
我王必定快要再臨
榮耀的盼望: 渴望與祈求
CH 756 | Guitar: capo 1, play in G | Key: A♭ Major | Time: 6/8 | Meter: 8.6.8.6.D.
G C G 我 王 必 定 快 要 再 臨, A A7 D7 天 空 都 滿 了 祂! G C G 待 贖 宇 宙 快 得 復 興, C D7 G 主 要 完 成 救 法! B7 Em 我 已 聽 見 祂 的 腳 聲, D A7 D7 在 那 彩 雲 中 間; G C G 我 已 看 見 祂 的 榮 身, C D7 G 隱 約 顯 露 在 天。 我今仰望我主『同在』, 不敢懈怠一點; 我今等候我主再來, 使我得著所天。 除了我主此刻就來, 接我與祂同在, 除了這件美事以外, 我心別無所愛。 我眼專看我的救主, 我心已經在天, 我口不說別的題目, 只說與主相見。 主的再臨已經緊近, 主來原是為我; 主的應許永遠堅定, 從來沒有空說。 我的救主,你的聖言 無可惑,無可減; 我今忠誠不顧臉面, 因你聖言自勉。 願你榮耀早日顯現, 仇敵敗,陰府陷; 願你應許早日應驗, 接我們到那邊。 你的膀臂是逃避所, 耶穌救主我神! 你像天父一樣保妥 一切靠你的人; 羊和牧者同樣輕重, 身和頭同境遇! 誰也不能從你手中, 奪去你的兒女。 千人的手不能阻我, 萬人的眼也不; 路上荊棘,不過助我 忠勇進前得福。 我心!我靈!今當復興, 讓這世界過去; 生命的主!求你快臨, 接我進入天域。 醫治的日!人的盼望! 我真愛你光線; 公義的主!榮耀的王! 我今伏你面前; 求你自己快登寶座! 求你臉面快顯! 求你伸手建立天國, 向萬民賜恩典! 真理本當得勝為王! 自由本當為后! 但是謊言竟然猖狂, 為這世界元首! 所以真理求你快來! 帶著天光而來! 好使仇敵遇見失敗, 眾子投入你懷。
There’s a life that’s deeper than our mind [Hymnal NS 217 (tune 1, Chinese)]
Church: Body Life and Building
Seeking: Hunger and Pursuit
NS 217 (tune 1) | Guitar: capo 1, play in D | Key: E♭ Major
D A G D
There's a life that's deeper than our mind,
F♯m Em A7 D7
With experience of man, yet so divine.
G A7
It's a life that knows no bounds;
F♯m B7
And with glory is crowned;
Em Em7 A7
It's of depth and height and breadth unsearchable.
D A G D
Now this life is just the Living One
F♯m Em A7 D7
Manifested in the Person of the Son.
G A7
As the Spirit, He flows;
F♯m B7
In our spirit He grows,
Em Em7 Asus4
Growing up to be the church that He desires.
A7 D D7
O Lord, we're just for Your flowing;
G
How we need a deeper knowing!
D
Life is why we're here
Em A7 D7
And why You've come in us.
G A7
Turn us, Lord, turn us now;
D G
Turn us deeply— Life is how
D A7 D Bm
You will get the church,
Em7 A7 D
The home You're longing for.
In the church, we all can apprehend
All the riches of this life that is within.
Not just shallowness with strife,
But a deep and peaceful life
Is just waiting to flow out, a living spring.
With the saints it’s easy to be bold,
To pursue this life, to gain it, to lay hold.
All the other things we find,
Must be quickly left behind,
So that only life remains for us to see.
O Lord, we’re just for Your flowing;
How we need a deeper knowing!
Life is why we’re here
And why You’ve come in us.
Turn us, Lord, turn us now;
Turn us deeply—Life is how
You will get the church,
The home You’re longing for.
Deeper, Lord our turn must be to You;
We would move by life in everything we do;
All our concepts refute,
For Your life be absolute—
Grant us grace to turn much deeper day by day.
When we touch our spirit—such a thrill!
This is far beyond emotion, mind, and will—
It’s within our hidden part—
Come, make home in all our heart;
Let Your presence flow as rivers deep within.
O Lord, we’re just for Your flowing;
How we need a deeper knowing!
Life is why we’re here
And why You’ve come in us.
Turn us, Lord, turn us now;
Turn us deeply—Life is how
You will get the church,
The home You’re longing for.
诗歌: 我王必定快要再临
General: Miscellaneous
CH 756 | Guitar: capo 1, play in G | Key: A♭ Major
G C G 我 王 必 定 快 要 再 臨, A A7 D7 天 空 都 滿 了 祂! G C G 待 贖 宇 宙 快 得 復 興, C D7 G 主 要 完 成 救 法! B7 Em 我 已 聽 見 祂 的 腳 聲, D A7 D7 在 那 彩 雲 中 間; G C G 我 已 看 見 祂 的 榮 身, C D7 G 隱 約 顯 露 在 天。 我今仰望我主‘同在’, 不敢懈怠一点; 我今等候我主再来, 使我得着所天。 除了我主此刻就来, 接我与祂同在, 除了这件美事以外, 我心别无所爱。 我眼专看我的救主, 我心已经在天, 我口不说别的题目, 只说与主相见。 主的再临已经紧近, 主来原是为我; 主的应许永远坚定, 从来没有空说。 我的救主,你的圣言 无可惑,无可减; 我今忠诚不顾脸面, 因你圣言自勉。 愿你荣耀早日显现, 仇敌败,阴府陷; 愿你应许早日应验, 接我们到那边。 你的膀臂是逃避所, 耶稣救主我神! 你像天父一样保妥 一切靠你的人; 羊和牧者同样轻重, 身和头同境遇! 谁也不能从你手中, 夺去你的儿女。 千人的手不能阻我, 万人的眼也不; 路上荆棘,不过助我 忠勇进前得福。 我心!我灵!今当复兴, 让这世界过去; 生命的主!求你快临, 接我进入天域。 医治的日!人的盼望! 我真爱你光线; 公义的主!荣耀的王! 我今伏你面前; 求你自己快登宝座! 求你脸面快显! 求你伸手建立天国, 向万民赐恩典! 真理本当得胜为王! 自由本当为后! 但是谎言竟然猖狂, 为这世界元首! 所以真理求你快来! 带着天光而来! 好使仇敌遇见失败, 众子投入你怀。