Category: The Saviour Christ

His work in the heart

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Ephesians 4;17-24 and Colossians 1:27
Hardened hearts won’t learn God’s wisdom:
Light and Life of God far from them,
futile life of sensuality
vain indulgence in impurity.

When Christ Jesus I am knowing,
in his truth I will be growing
old corrupt self I must put off,
spurn deceit, like snakes their skin slough.

Putting on my new created
self with longings captivated –
change of attitudes delighting,
God’s own righteousness desiring.

Christ within me, now I’m living
truly, guidance, strength he’s giving:
I was limp like empty glove
till he entered with his love.

Who can go into His presence?

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They knew He is holy,
they knew they were not.
The temple displayed well
the need they had got
for mercy before they
could meet Him, embrace –
a substitute sacrifice
to die in their place.

They knew He was present,
and with them to care,
and able to help them,
and able to hear.
A Saviour would come soon,
the King He’d install,
and from all the nations
to mercy He’d call.

Tune: 65 65 65 65 eg ‘Have Thine own way’ by G Stebbins

Demons shudder

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(James 2:19)
People laugh at fear of sprites,
ghosts or ghouls, and all such frights…
do they ever really wonder
is there anyone powerful, kinder
who is really in control
of the unknown powers all?

Jesus cast out spirits evil
who were plaguing and were cruel,
and he rescues those who’ve found
they’re in misery now bound
gives his presence, peace and pardon –
all the battles have been won!

Each who in their coffin lies
certainly one day will rise
not to flit around this place
but one day the Christ to face
when he’ll finally complete
all that’s evil’s full defeat.
Tune: 77 77 77 eg England’s Lane tune of’ Sing, O sing,this blessed morn! Unto us a Child is born’

Jesus appears to John, cAD90

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He is, and was, and is to come,
the First and Last, the Living One,
was dead, alive now evermore
and holds the keys of death’s hard door.

John, at His awesome presence shook,
His voice, was like a rushing brook,
His face as brilliant as the sun,
his words cut through all lies and sham.

And by His blood we’re fully freed
from all our sins; He loves, He’ll lead .
As priests we can come near, and be
God’s kingdom, serving joyfully.

Tune: LM eg Niagara by Robert Jackson, tune of ‘ The LORD is King!’

Reliable Big Brother

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Brotherly love and sisterly care
– something so precious, often so rare.
Jesus declared that all who believe
His brotherly love and support would receive.

Perfect this Brother, dependable, kind
– he had experienced pressures we find –
lived as a man, He does understand
our needs when we’re tempted – Brother and Friend.

Our Brother accepted the rod we were due
so He ‘took the rap’ for me and for you
if you accept, submit, bow to Him,
then He’s your Saviour, Shepherd and King.

All who believe are one family,
brothers and sisters in Christ, there should be
love and commitment, and seeking the best
for one another, in fellowship blest.

Tune: ‘54 54 54 54 Thine own way’ by G Stebbins

“… They will not sweep over you.” (Isaiah 43:2)

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Flood and storms can pound and shake me,
who can hold my head above?
Faithful Brother won’t forsake me,
demonstrated covenant love
bearing for me crucifixion,
Friend preserves in dire affliction.

And when crossing death’s dark river,
He’ll be always by my side;
glancing at Him, strong Life-Giver,
heart uplifted, joy supplied:
songs reminding of the haven
glorious waiting home in heaven.

based slightly on a Welsh hymn, but other influences probably

Freed to Free

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Transaction crucial on the cross
and willingly allowed – for us!
He then returns from death’s hold freed
to freedom give from gloom and need.

The angels gaze amazed to see
this love for those in misery –
to those refusing the true King
such Gift and love he’s offering.

The Source and Origin of all
came as a babe to show, fulfil
solution planned for those who’d messed
the world, their lives now much distressed.
Time: LM

God is love. This is how he showed his love among us …

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1 John 4:8,9

Love is not merely sentiment and kiss,
desire for good – its essence you will miss
if you don’t see love’s action, sacrifice
bear shame and malice in another’s place.

Love stooped to wash disciples’ dirty feet,
then bore the lashes, scorn and nails, to beat
the devil’s scheme of slavery, for thus
Jesus, by awful sufferings deep, saved us.

‘He can’t escape!’ they said as they passed by,
so unaware how willing was the ‘why’
– he chose to stay upon the cross to die
so he could give us love we couldn’t buy.

Tune: 10 10 10 10

Memory Priorites

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Remember the Babe born in Bethlehem,
remember his death in Jerusalem,
remember he ordered the wind and waves,
remember he’s God and he hears and saves.

Remember some times when oppressors sought
to hurt and enslave, but some bravely fought,
and though none were perfect, remember please
they offered their living to bring us peace.

And many of them were aware of when
it seemed there was nothing to stop evil men
succeeding in schemeings malicious, but God
prevented, deflected and safety restored.

So whether we live here a little while more,
and when we face death’s gate, or troubles galore,
remember the one perfect Saviour and Lord
– repent and receive and take him at his word.

Lion and Lamb

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The Lion King who roars,
establishing his laws,
who shakes complacency and will
his glorious plans fulfil.

The sacrificial Lamb
to bear God’s judgment came
and then let foolish people slay
Him, but He won the day.

So powerful yet so meek,
so strong and never weak,
what might to forge the rescue way,
to bring us grace today.

Tune: SM