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A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Public Domain. Words and music: Martin Luther. Capo III G D C G 1. A mighty fortress is our God, Em G C D G A bulwark never failing; G D C G Our helper He, amid the flood Em G C D G Of mortal ills prevailing; Em Asus A D For still our ancient foe G C Em doth seek to work us woe; Em Asus A D His craft and power are great, Em Am B and, armed with cruel hate, Em G C D G On earth is not his equal. 2. Did we in our own strength confide, Our striving would be losing Were not the right Man on our side, The Man of God’s own choosing: Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is He; Lord Sabbaoth, His name, from age to age the same, And He must win the battle. 3. And though this world, with devils filled, Should threaten to undo us, We will not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph through us: The Prince of Darkness grim, we tremble not for him; His rage we can endure, for lo, his doom is sure, One little word shall fell him.

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A Mighty Fortress Is Our GodPublic Domain. Words and music: Martin Luther.

Capo III G D C G1. A mighty fortress is our God, Em G C D GA bulwark never failing;G D C GOur helper He, amid the flood Em G C D GOf mortal ills prevailing; Em Asus A D For still our ancient foe

G C Emdoth seek to work us woe; Em Asus A D His craft and power are great,

Em Am Band, armed with cruel hate, Em G C D GOn earth is not his equal.

2. Did we in our own strength confide,Our striving would be losingWere not the right Man on our side,The Man of God’s own choosing:Dost ask who that may be?

Christ Jesus, it is He;Lord Sabbaoth, His name,

from age to age the same,And He must win the battle.

3. And though this world, with devils filled,Should threaten to undo us,We will not fear, for God hath willedHis truth to triumph through us:The Prince of Darkness grim,

we tremble not for him;His rage we can endure,

for lo, his doom is sure,One little word shall fell him.

4. That word above all earthly powers,No thanks to them, abideth;The Spirit and the gifts are oursThrough Him Who with us sideth;Let goods and kindred go,

this mortal life also;The body they may kill:

God’s truth abideth still,His kingdom is forever.

Natural Key Bb F Eb Bb1. A mighty fortress is our God, Gm Bb Eb F BbA bulwark never failing;Bb F Eb BbOur helper He, amid the flood Gm Bb Eb F BbOf mortal ills prevailing; Gm Csus C F For still our ancient foe

Bb Eb Gmdoth seek to work us woe; Gm Csus C F His craft and power are great,

Gm Cm Dand, armed with cruel hate, Gm Bb Eb F BbOn earth is not his equal.

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A Sinner’s Cry©2002 Velveteen Songs. Words: Samuel Medley. Music: Katy Bowser.

Dadd9(no3)1. Hear, gracious God, a sinner’s cry Aadd9(no3) Dadd9(no3)For I have nowhere else to fly

My hope, my only hope’s in Thee Aadd9(no3) Dadd9(no3)O God, be merciful to me

Add9(no3) Dadd9(no3)To Thee I come, a sinner poor Aadd9(no3)

Dadd9(no3)And wait for mercy at Thy door C/D Bb/D

Dadd9(no3)Indeed, I’ve nowhere else to flee Aadd9(no3) Dadd9(no3)O God, be merciful to me

2. To Thee I come, a sinner weakAnd scarce know how to pray or speakFrom fear and weakness set me freeO God, be merciful to me!

To Thee I come, a sinner vileUpon me, Lord, vouchsafe to smile;Mercy, through blood, I make my pleaO God, be merciful to me

 3. To Thee I come, a sinner greatAnd well Thou knowest all my stateYet full forgiveness is with TheeO God, be merciful to me

To Thee I come, a sinner lostNor have I aught wherein to trustBut where Thou art, Lord, I would beO God be merciful to me

 4. To glory bring me, Lord, at lastAnd there, when all my fears are pastWith all Thy saints, then, I’ll agreeGod has been merciful to me

TAG: God has been merciful to me

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Alas and Did My Savior Bleed© Bobby Guy Music (ASCAP). Words: Isaac Watts. Music: Bobby Guy and Mac Purdy.

A E D1. Alas and did my savior bleed AAnd did my Sovereign die? E DWould He devote that sacred head F#m E D E Esus EFor sinners such as I?

2. Was it for sins that I have doneHe suffered on the tree?Amazing pity! Grace unknown!And love beyond degree!

A E DWell might the sun in darkness hide

(Well might the sun in darkness hide) A E

And shut His glories in (And shut His glories in)

Bm E D

When Christ, the great Redeemer died F#m E D E Esus EFor man the creature’s sin.

3. Thus might I hide my blushing face While His dear cross appears,Dissolve my heart in thankfulness,And melt mine eyes to tears.

But drops of grief can ne’er repay(But drops of grief can ne’er repay)The debt of love I owe: (The debt of

love I owe:)Here, Lord, I give my self away’Tis all that I can do.

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Alas and Did My Savior Bleed© Greg Thompson. Words: Isaac Watts. Music: Greg Thompson.

Dadd9 Em9 G A1. Alas and did my savior bleed Dadd9 Em9 G AAnd did my Sovereign die? G/B A7sus GWould He devote that sacred head Fmaj7add9 Em AFor sinners such as I?

Dadd9 Em9 G A

CH: The strangeness of love, my life in Your death

Dadd9 Em9 G AIn Your brokenness my wholeness

revealed G/B A7sus G Your bonds are my freedom, Your

sorrow my song Fmaj7add9 Em AAnd by Your wounds I am healed

2. Was it for crimes that I have doneHe groaned upon the tree?Amazing pity! Grace unknown!And love beyond degree!

(Repeat chorus)

3. But drops of grief can ne’er repayThe debt of love I owe:Here, Lord, I give my self away’Tis all that I can do.

(Repeat chorus)

TAG: And by Your wounds I am healed.

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All for Jesus©2001 Wade Jewett Music. Words: Mary D. James and Louisa Stead (chorus). Music: Wade Jewett and William Kirkpatrick (chorus).

G Gmaj7 Gmaj6 G Cadd91. All for Jesus, all for Jesus!G Gmaj7 Gmaj6 G Cadd9All my being’s ransomed pow’rs:G Gmaj7 Gmaj6 G

Cadd9All my thoughts and words and doings,G Gmaj7 Gmaj6 G Cadd9All my days and all my hours.

2. Let my hands perform His bidding,Let my feet run in His ways;Let my eyes see Jesus only,Let my lips speak forth His praise.

G Dsus DCH: Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! G Dsus D

How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er G C G

Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!Am C D GO for grace to trust Him more!

3. Worldlings prize their gems of beauty,Cling to gilded toys of dust,Boast of wealth and fame and pleasure;Only Jesus will I trust.4. Since my eyes were fixed on Jesus,I’ve lost sight of all beside;So enchained my spirit’s vision,Looking at the Crucified.

(Repeat chorus)

5. Oh, what wonder! How amazing!Jesus, glorious King of kings,Deigns to call me His beloved,Lets me rest beneath His wings.

(Repeat chorus)

All Creatures of Our God and KingPublic Domain. Words: Saint Francis of Assisi. Music: German tune.

Capo IV G Em C D1. All creatures of our God and King, G Em C DLift up your voice and with us sing,Em C D Em C DAlleluia! Alleluia!G Em C DThou burning sun with golden beam,G Em C DThou silver moon with softer gleam,

Am D G Am D GREF: O praise Him! O praise Him!

Em C D Em C DAlleluia! Alleluia!Am D GAlleluia!

2. Thou rushing wind that art so strongYe clouds that sail in Heaven along,O praise Him! Alleluia!Thou rushing morn in praise rejoice,Ye lights of evening find a voice,

(Refrain)

3. Thou flowing water pure and clearMake music for Thy Lord to hearAlleluia! Alleluia!Thou fire so masterful and brightThat givest man both warmth and light,

(Refrain)

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4. All ye men of tender heartForgiving others take your partO sing ye! Alleluia!Ye who long pain and sorrow bear,Praise God and on Him cast your care

(Refrain)

5. Let all things their Creator bless,And worship Him in humbleness.O praise Him! Alleluia!Praise, praise the Father, praise the SonAnd praise the Spirit, Three in One

(Refrain)

Real Key B G#m E F#1. All creatures of our God and King, B G#m E F#Lift up your voice and with us sing,G#m E F# G#m E F#Al–le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu-ia!B G#m E F#Thou burning sun with golden beam,B G#m E F#Thou silver moon with softer gleam,

C#m F# B C#m F# BREF: O praise Him! O praise Him!

G#m E F# G#m E F#Al–le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu-ia!C#m F# BAl–le-lu-ia!

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All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!Public Domain. Words: Edward Perronet and John Rippon (verses 3 and 4). Music: Oliver Holden.

G D/F# Em D1. All hail the pow’r of Jesus’ name! C Dsus D GLet angels prostrate fall; G D/F# EmBring forth the royal diadem,D/F# G D/F# Em Asus A DAnd crown Him Lord of all. G D/F# Em DBring forth the royal diadem, G/B C Dsus D GAnd crown Him Lord of all.

2. Ye chosen seed of Israel’s race,Ye ransomed from the fall,Hail Him Who saves you by His grace,And crown Him Lord of all.Hail Him Who saves you by His grace,And crown Him Lord of all.

3. Let every kindred, every tribeOn this terrestrial ballTo Him all majesty ascribe,And crown Him Lord of all.To Him all majesty ascribe,And crown Him Lord of all.

4. O that with yonder sacred throngWe at His feet may fallWe’ll join the everlasting song,And crown Him Lord of all.We’ll join the everlasting song,And crown Him Lord of all.

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All that I Am I Owe to Thee (Psalm 139)©2000 Ian Fitchuck. Words: Scottish Psalter. Music: Ian Fitchuck.

Capo IIG D/F# Em C1. All that I am I owe to Thee,G D/F# Em Asus4 AThy wisdom Lord has fashioned meD C G D/F# Em DI give my Maker thankful praiseC2 Am G/B Cm D G

D/F#Whose wondrous works my soul amazeEm C G D/F# Am C

2. Ere into being I was broughtThy eye did see and in Thy thoughtMy life in all its perfect planWas ordered ere my days began

3. Thy thoughts O God how manifoldMore precious unto me than goldI muse on their infinityAwaking I am still with Thee

4. The wicked Thou wilt surely slayFrom me let sinners turn awayThey speak against Thy Name divineI count God’s enemies as mine

5. Search me O God my heart discernTry me my inmost thoughts to learnAnd lead me if in sin I strayTo choose the everlasting way

Real KeyA E/G# F#m D1. All that I am I owe to Thee,A E/G# F#m Bsus4 BThy wisdom Lord has fashioned meE D A E/G# F#m EI give my Maker thankful praiseD2 Bm A/C# Dm E A

E/G#Whose wondrous works my soul amazeF#m D A E/G# Bm D

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Always Thou Lovedst Me©1984 Darwin Jordan Music. Words: unknown. Music: Darwin Jordan.

G D C1. I sought the Lord, and afterward I knewG D CHe moved my soul to seek Him, seeking

me.G D CIt was not I that found O Savior true;G D CNo, I was found of Thee.

A E DCH: I find, I walk, I love, but oh, the whole A E D

Of love is but my answer, Lord, to Thee!

A EFor Thou wert long beforehand with

my soul A E D

Always Thou lovest me.

2. Thou didst reach forth Thy hand and mine enfold;

I walked and sank not on the storm vexed sea

’Twas not so much that I on Thee took hold,

As Thou, dear Lord, on me.(Repeat chorus)

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Amazing GracePublic Domain. Words: John Newton and John Rees (verse 5). Music: American folk tune.

E A E1. Amazing grace! How sweet the sound BThat saved a wretch like me! E A EI once was lost, but now am found;B/D# C#m B A EWas blind, but now I see.

2. ’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,And grace my fears relieved;How precious did that grace appearThe hour I first believed.

3. Through many dangers, toils, and snares

I have already come;’Tis grace that brought me safe thus far,And grace will lead me home.

4. And when this flesh and heart shall fail,And mortal life shall cease,I shall possess, within the veil,A life of joy and peace.

5. When we’ve been there ten thousand years,

Bright shining as the sun,We’ve no less days to sing God’s praiseThan when we first begun.

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And Can It Be©1994 Scott Roley Music. Words: Charles Wesley. Music: Scott Roley.

Capo III D Em G A1. And can it be that I should gain D Em G AAn interest in the Savior’s blood?D Em G ADied He for me who caused His pain!D Em G AFor me who Him to death pursued?Bm F#m G A DAmazing love! How can it be Bm F#m G A DThat Thou, my God, should die for me?

D Em G ACH: Amazing love! How can it be

D Em G A DThat Thou, my God, should die for me!

D Em G AAmazing love! How can it be

D Em G A DThat Thou, my God, should die for me! Em , G A

2. He left His Father’s throne above,So free, so infinite His grace!Emptied Himself of all but love,And bled for Adam’s helpless race.’Tis mercy all, immense and free,For O my God, it found out me!

(Repeat chorus)

3. Long my imprisoned spirit lay,Fast bound in sin and nature’s night;Thine eye diffused a quickening ray;I woke, the dungeon flamed with light;My chains fell off, my heart was free,I rose, went forth, and followed Thee.

(Repeat chorus)

4. No condemnation now I dread;Jesus, and all in Him, is mine;Alive in Him, my living Head,And clothed in righteousness divine,Bold I approach the eternal throne,And claim the crown, through Christ my

own(Repeat chorus)

Real Key F Gm Bb C1. And can it be that I should gain F Gm Bb CAn interest in the Savior’s blood?F Gm Bb CDied He for me who caused His pain!F Gm Bb CFor me who Him to death pursued?Dm Am Bb C FAmazing love! How can it be Dm Am Bb C FThat Thou, my God, should die for me?

F Gm Bb CCH: Amazing love! How can it be

F Gm Bb C FThat Thou, my God, should die for me!

F Gm Bb CAmazing love! How can it be

F Gm Bb C FThat Thou, my God, should die for me! Gm , Bb C

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Approach, My Soul, the Mercy Seat©1998 Kevin Twit Music. Words: John Newton. Music: Kevin Twit.

Drop D Dadd9 Cadd9 G/B Dadd9

D/C DCH: Approach, my soul, the mercy seat,

Cadd9 G/B Dadd11/F D D/C D

Where Jesus an—swers prayer; Dadd9 Cadd9 G/B Dadd9

D/C DThere humbly fall before His feet, Cadd9 G/B Dadd11/F Dadd9

D/C DFor none can per—ish there.

G/B D1. Thy promise is my only plea, G/B DWith this I venture nigh; G/B DThou callest burdened souls to Thee Cadd9 G/B Dadd11/F D D/C DAnd such, O Lord, am I.

2. Bowed down beneath a load of sin, By Satan sorely pressed,By wars without and fears within,I come to Thee for rest.

3. Be Thou my shield and hiding place,That, sheltered near Thy side,I may my fierce accuser face, And tell him Thou hast died!

4. O wondrous love! To bleed and die, To bear the cross and shame,That guilty sinners, such as I,Might plead Thy gracious name!

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Arise, My Soul, Arise©1996 Kevin Twit Music. Words: Charles Wesley. Music: Kevin Twit.

G C 1. Arise, my soul, arise,

Am Dshake off your guilty fears;

G C The bleeding sacrifice,

Am Din my behalf appears;

C G D/F# EmBefore the throne my Surety stands, D CBefore the throne my Surety stands,C D G C DMy name is written on His hands.

G C DArise (arise), arise (arise), arise CArise, my soul, arise.

G C DArise (arise), arise (arise), arise CArise, my soul, arise.

Am C D GShake off your guilty fears and rise

G C D

2. He ever lives above, for me to intercede;His all redeeming love,

His precious blood, to plead;His blood atoned for every race,His blood atoned for every race,And sprinkles now the throne of grace.

(Repeat chorus)

3. Five bleeding wounds He bears; received on Calvary;

They pour effectual prayers; they strongly plead for me:

“Forgive him, O forgive,” they cry,“Forgive him, O forgive,” they cry,“Nor let that ransomed sinner die!”

(Repeat chorus)

4. The Father hears Him pray, His dear anointed One;

He cannot turn away the presence of His Son;

The Spirit answers to the blood,The Spirit answers to the bloodAnd tells me I am born of God.

(Repeat chorus)

5. My God is reconciled; His pardoning voice I hear;

He owns me for His child; I can no longer fear

With confidence I now draw nigh,With confidence I now draw nigh,And “Father, Abba, Father,” cry.

(Repeat chorus)

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Awake My Soul©2002 Same Old Dress Music (ASCAP). Words and Music: Sandra McCracken.

G D1. The image of God invisible Am CThe firstborn of all life G DBefore and within, He holds it all in Am COne name, one faith, one Christ

D2(add4) CCH: No one is good enough Em D

To save himselfD2(add4) C Em

Awake my soul tonight DTo boast nothing else

2. I trust no other source or nameNowhere else can I hideThis grace gives me fear, and this grace

draws me nearAnd all that it asks it provides

(Repeat chorus)

G C DBR: No seam in this garment G C D

All my rags to hide G C D

No less than Your love AmFor Jesus is mine

3. When I stand on the edges of JordanWith the saints and the angels besideWhen my body is healed and the glory

revealedThen still I can boast only Christ

(Repeat chorus twice)

Be Still, My SoulPublic Domain. Words: Katharina A. von Schlege (trans. Jane Borthwick7). Music: Jean Sibelius.

D A D G A G A D1. Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side.D A D G A G A D Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain.D A/C# Bm D/F# A Em Leave to thy God to order and provide;Em D/F# G D In ev—ery change,

G F#He faithful will remain.

D A/C# Bm Be still, my soul:

D/F# A Emthy best, thy heavenly Friend

Em D/F# G D Through thorn—y ways

G A7 Dleads to a joyful end.

2. Be still, my soul: thy God doth undertake

To guide the future, as He has the past.Thy hope, thy confidence

let nothing shake;All now mysterious shall be bright at last.Be still, my soul:

the waves and winds still knowHis voice Who ruled

them while He dwelt below.

3. Be still, my soul: when dearest friends depart,

And all is darkened in the vale of tears,Then shalt thou better

know His love, His heart,Who comes to soothe

thy sorrow and thy fears.Be still, my soul: thy Jesus can repayFrom His own fullness all He takes away.

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4. Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening onWhen we shall be forever with the Lord.When disappointment, grief,

and fear are gone,Sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored.Be still, my soul:

when change and tears are past,All safe and blessed we shall meet at last.

5. Be still, my soul: begin the song of praise

On earth, believing, to thy Lord on high;Acknowledge Him

in all thy works and ways,So shall He view thee

with a well-pleased eye.Be still, my soul: the Sun of life divineThrough passing clouds

shall but more brightly shine.

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Be Thou My VisionPublic Domain. Ancient Irish hymn.

D A/C# Bm G A D1. Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart;A A/G G

Asus ANaught be all else to me, save that Thou

artBm A G A D A/C# Bm

AThou my best thought, by day or by

night,D A/C# Bm G A DWaking or sleeping, Thy presence my

light.

2. 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.

3. Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise,

Thou mine inheritance, now and always:Thou and Thou only, first in my heart,High king of heaven, my treasure Thou art.

4. High king of heaven, my victory won,May I reach heaven’s joys, O bright

heaven’s sun!Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,Still be my vision, O ruler of all.

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Beneath the Cross of Jesus©1997 Christopher Miner Music. Words: Elizabeth C. Clephane. Music: Christopher Miner.

Capo III G D C

D G D/F#1. Beneath the cross of Jesus I fain would

take my stand, Em Bm C

G/B DW: The shadow of a mighty rock within a

weary land;M: The sha————dow in a

weary land Em Bm C

G/B DW: A home within the wilderness, a rest

upon the way,M: A home, a rest, upon

the way G D

C D GFrom the burning of the noontide heat, and

the burden of the day.

2. Upon the cross of Jesus, mine eye at times can see

W: The very dying form of One Who suffered there for me;

M: The ver————y dying One for me;

W: And from my stricken heart with tears two wonders I confess

M: And from my heart, I con—fess

The wonders of redeeming love and my unworthiness.

3. I take, O cross, thy shadow for my abiding place:

W: I ask no other sunshine than the sunshine of His face;

M: I ask, no o–ther than His face;

W: Content to let the world go by to know no gain nor loss,

M: Content to know no gain nor loss.

My sinful self my only shame, my glory, all the cross.

Real Key Bb F Eb

F Bb F/A1. Beneath the cross of Jesus I fain would

take my stand, Gm Dm Eb

Bb/D FW: The shadow of a mighty rock within a

weary land;M: The sha————dow in a

weary land Gm Dm Eb

Bb/D FW: A home within the wilderness, a rest

upon the way,M: A home, a rest, upon

the way Bb F

Eb F BbFrom the burning of the noontide heat, and

the burden of the day.

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Blessed Be the Tie that Binds©2001 Wendell Kimbrough Music. Words: John Fawcett. Music: Wendell Kimbrough.

A E B1. Blessed be the tie that bindsA E B Our hearts in Christian love;A Am E B/D# C#m The fellowship of kindred minds F#m E BIs all eternity.

2. Before our Father's throneWe pour our ardent prayers;Our fears, our hopes, our aims are oneOur comforts and our cares.

3. We share each other's woes,Our mutual burdens bear;And often for each other flowsThe sympathizing tear.

4. When we asunder part,It gives us inward pain;But we shall still be joined in heart,And hope to meet again.

5. This glorious hope revivesOur courage by the way;While each in expectation lives,And longs to see the day.

6. From sorrow, toil and pain,And sin, we shall be free,The fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above,Is like to that above.

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Christ the Lord Is Risen TodayPublic Domain. Words: Latin carol (trans. Charles Wesley). Music: the Lyra Davidica.

Capo III G C D G C

Dsus D G1. Christ, the Lord, is risen today, Al—lelu

———ia!C G/B D G C Dsus D

GSons of men and angels say, Al—lelu

———ia!D G D G

Asus A DRaise your voice and triumphs high, Al—

lelu———ia!G C G D/F#

Em C Dsus D GSing, ye heavens, and earth, reply, Al

———— lelu———ia!

2. Vain the stone, the watch, the seal, Alleluia!

Christ has burst the gates of hell, Alleluia!Death in vain forbids His rise, Alleluia!Christ has opened Paradise, Alleluia!

3. Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia!Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia!Once He died, our souls to save, Alleluia!Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia!

4. Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia!

Following our exalted Head, Alleluia!Made like Him, like Him we rise, Alleluia!Ours the cross, the grave, the skies,

Alleluia!

5. Hail, the Lord of earth and heaven! Alleluia!

Praise to Thee by both be given, Alleluia!Thee we greet triumphant now, Alleluia!Hail, the Resurrection, thou! Alleluia!

Real Key

Bb Eb F Bb Eb Fsus F Bb

1. Christ, the Lord, is risen today, Al——lelu———ia!

Eb Bb/D F Bb Eb Fsus F Bb

Sons of men and angels say, Al——lelu———ia!

F Bb F Bb Csus C F

Raise your voice and triumphs high, Al—lelu———ia!

Bb Eb Bb F/A Gm Eb Fsus F Bb

Sing, ye heavens, and earth, reply, Al———— le—lu——ia!

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The Church’s One Foundation©1996 Parson John Publishing (ASCAP). Words: Samuel Stone. Music: Brian Moss.

Capo II D D/F#1. The church’s one foundation G Asus AIs Jesus Christ her Lord, D D/F#She is His new creation G Asus ABy water and the Word. Em D/F#From heaven He came and sought her G Asus ATo be His holy bride; D D/F#With His own blood He bought her, G A DAnd for her life He died.

2. Elect from every nation,Yet one over all the earth;Her charter of salvation,One Lord, one faith, one birth;One holy Name she blesses,Partakes one holy food,And to one hope she presses,With every grace endued.

3. Though with a scornful wonderMen see her sore oppressed,By schisms rent asunder,By heresies distressed,Yet saints their watch are keeping;Their cry goes up, “How long?”And soon the night of weepingShall be the morn of song.

4. The church shall never perish,Her dear Lord to defendTo guide, sustain and cherish,Is with her to the endThough there be those that hate her,And false sons in her paleAgainst a foe or traitor,She ever shall prevail

5. Mid toil and tribulation,And tumult of her war,She waits the consummationOf peace forevermore;’Til, with the vision glorious,Her longing eyes are blessed,And the great church victoriousShall be the church at rest.

6. Yet she on earth hath unionWith God the Three in One,And mystic sweet communionWith those whose rest is won.O happy ones and holy!Lord, give us grace that weLike them, the meek and lowly,On high may dwell with Thee.

Real Key E E/G#1. The church’s one foundation A Bsus BIs Jesus Christ her Lord, E E/G#She is His new creation A Bsus BBy water and the Word. F#m E/G#From heaven He came and sought her A Bsus BTo be His holy bride; E E/G#With His own blood He bought her, A B EAnd for her life He died.

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Come, Christians, Join to SingPublic Domain. Words: Christian Bateman. Music: Traditional Spanish folk melody.

G C G G C Dsus D G

1. Come, Christians, join to sing alleluia! A———men!

G C G G C Dsus D G

Loud praise to Christ our King; alleluia! A———men!

G C D G C D

Let all, with heart and voice, before His throne rejoice;

G C G G C Dsus D G

Praise is His gracious choice. Alleluia! A———men!

2. Come, lift your hearts on high, alleluia! Amen!

Let praises fill the sky; alleluia! Amen!He is our Guide and Friend; to us He’ll

condescend;His love shall never end. Alleluia! Amen!

3. Praise yet our Christ again, alleluia! Amen!

Life shall not end the strain; alleluia! Amen!On heaven’s blissful shore, His goodness

we’ll adore,Singing forevermore, “Alleluia! Amen!”

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Come Thou Fount of Every BlessingPublic Domain. Words: Robert Robinson. Music: American folk tune.

D A1. Come Thou Fount of every blessing G A DTune my heart to sing Thy grace; D AStreams of mercy, never ceasing, G A DCall for songs of loudest praise D A G DTeach me some melodious sonnet, D A G DSung by flaming tongues above. D APraise the mount! I’m fixed upon it, G A DMount of God’s unchanging love.

2. Here I raise my Ebenezer;Hither by Thy help I’m come;And I hope, by Thy good pleasure,Safely to arrive at home.Jesus sought me when a stranger,Wandering from the fold of God;He, to rescue me from danger,Interposed His precious blood.

3. O to grace how great a debtorDaily I’m constrained to be!Let that grace now like a fetter,Bind my wandering heart to Thee.Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it,Prone to leave the God I love;Here’s my heart, O take and seal it,Seal it for Thy courts above.

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Come Thou Long Expected JesusPublic Domain. Words: Charles Wesley. Music: Rowland Prichard.

D Bm G A1. Come Thou long-expected JesusD Bm G A DBorn to set Thy people free;D Bm G AFrom our fears and sins release us,D Bm G A DLet us find our rest in Thee.D Bm G AIsrael’s strength and consolation,D Bm G AHope of all the saints Thou art;D G D ADear desire of every nation,D D/F# G Asus A DJoy of every longing heart.

2. Born Thy people to deliver,Born a child and yet a King,Born to reign in us forever,Now Thy gracious kingdom bring.By Thine own eternal SpiritRule in all our hearts alone;By Thine all sufficient merit,Raise us to Thy glorious throne.

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Come Thou Long Expected Jesus©2000 Niphon Music (ASCAP) / Same Old Dress Music, Inc. (ASCAP). Words: Charles Wesley. Music: Sandra McCracken and Derek Webb.

G D/F# Em D/F# | G D/F# Em D/F# C G/B Am D/F# G Gsus G G/B1. Come Thou long-ex—pected JesusC G/B Am G Em D/F#Born to set Thy people free;C B7 Em A7/C#From our fears and sins release us,Am G/B C Let us find our rest in Thee.

2. Israel’s strength and consolation,Hope of all the saints Thou art;Dear desire of every nation,Joy of every longing heart.

G Em C Em G GCH: Come Thou long-awaited Emmanu—

el.

3. Born Thy people to deliver,Born a child and yet a King,Born to reign in us forever,Now Thy gracious kingdom bring.

4. By Thine own eternal SpiritRule in all our hearts alone;By Thine all sufficient merit,Raise us to Thy glorious throne.

(Repeat chorus)

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Come, Ye Disconsolate, Where’er Ye Languish© Bobby Guy Music (ASCAP). Words: Thomas Moore. Music: Bobby Guy.

Capo II G C

Em1. Come, ye disconsolate, where’er ye

languish,G Em CCome to the mercy seat, fervently kneel.G C

EmHere bring your wounded hearts, here tell

your anguish;D G D

C G Asus D GEarth has no sorrows that heav’n cannot

heal.

2. Joy of the comfortless, light of the straying,

Hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure!Here speaks the Comforter, in mercy

saying,“Earth has no sorrows that heav’n cannot

cure.”

3. Here see the Bread of Life, see waters flowing

Forth from the throne of God, pure from above.

Come to the feast prepared; come, ever knowing

Earth has no sorrows but heav’n can remove.

TAG: Earth has no sorrows but heav’n can remove.

Earth has no sorrows but heav’n can remove.

Real Key A D

F#m1. Come, ye disconsolate, where’er ye

languish,

A F#m DCome to the mercy seat, fervently kneel.A D

F#mHere bring your wounded hearts, here tell

your anguish;E A E

D A Bsus E AEarth has no sorrows that heav’n cannot

heal.

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Come, Ye Sinners©1980 Darwin Jordan Music. Words: Joseph Hart. Music: Darwin Jordan.

Capo IIG Em C D1. Come, ye sinners, poor and wretched,C D D/F# G D Weak and wounded, sick and sore;C Em C D Jesus, ready, stands to save you,C D D/F# G G7 Full of pity, joined with power.C D C D He is able, He is able;Em A D He is willing; doubt no more.

2. Come ye needy, come, and welcome,God’s free bounty glorify;True belief and true repentance,Every grace that brings you nigh.Without money, without moneyCome to Jesus Christ and buy.

3. Come, ye weary, heavy laden,Bruised and broken by the fall;If you tarry ’til you’re better,You will never come at all.Not the righteous, not the righteous;Sinners Jesus came to call.

4. Let not conscience make you linger,Nor of fitness fondly dream;All the fitness He requirethIs to feel your need of Him.This He gives you, this He gives you,’Tis the Spirit’s rising beam.

5. Lo! The Incarnate God, ascended;Pleads the merit of His blood.Venture on Him; venture wholly,Let no other trust intrude.None but Jesus, none but JesusCan do helpless sinners good.

Real KeyA F#m D E1. Come, ye sinners, poor and wretched,D E E/G# A E Weak and wounded, sick and sore;A F#m D E Jesus, ready, stands to save you,D E E/G# A A7 Full of pity, joined with power.D E D E He is able, He is able;F#m B E He is willing; doubt no more.

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Come, Ye Sinners©2000 Detuned Radio Music (ASCAP). Words: Joseph Hart. Music: Matthew Smith.

C F G1. Come, ye sinners, poor and wretched,C F G Weak and wounded, sick and sore;F C G Jesus, ready, stands to save you,F C G Full of pity, joined with power.G F G Am He is able, He is able;G Am C F He is willing; doubt no more.

2. Come ye needy, come, and welcome,God’s free bounty glorify;True belief and true repentance,Every grace that brings you nigh.Without money, without moneyCome to Jesus Christ and buy.

3. Come, ye weary, heavy laden,Bruised and broken by the fall;If you tarry ’til you’re better,You will never come at all.Not the righteous, not the righteous;Sinners Jesus came to call.

4. Let not conscience make you linger,Nor of fitness fondly dream;All the fitness He requirethIs to feel your need of Him.This He gives you, this He gives you,’Tis the Spirit’s rising beam.

5. Lo! The Incarnate God, ascended;Pleads the merit of His blood.Venture on Him; venture wholly,Let no other trust intrude.None but Jesus, none but JesusCan do helpless sinners good.

Coram Deo©1995 Kevin Twit Music. Words and music: Alex Alzamora, Roger Severino and Kevin Twit.

D G/D D G AMoment by moment, grace after graceBm Bm/A D/F# G D/F# C

AO—pen——ly, honestly before Your loving

face.D G D G ALiving before You, day after dayBm Bm/A G D/F# Em A DAll of my life embraced in Your holy gaze Cadd9 G/B D Cadd9 G/B DCoram De————o, Coram De————oBm Bm/A G D/F# Em A D

G/D D G/DAll of my life embraced in Your holy gaze

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Crown Him with Many CrownsPublic Domain. Words: Matthew Bridges and Godfrey Thring (verse 3). Music: George Elvey.

G Am F1. Crown Him with many crowns, C F GThe Lamb upon His throne. C Am D GHark! How the heavenly anthem drowns G D G G7All music but its own. C FAwake, my soul and sing D GOf Him Who died for thee, C F Dm G/B CAnd hail Him as thy matchless King F Gsus G CThrough all eter——nity.

2. Crown Him the Lord of love,Behold His hands and side,Rich wounds, yet visible above,In beauty glorified.No angel in the skyCan fully bear that sight,But downward bends His wond’ring eyeAt mysteries so bright.

3. Crown Him the Lord of life,Who triumphed o’er the grave,Who rose victorious to the strifeFor those He came to save.His glories now we sing,Who died, and rose on high,Who died eternal life to bring,And lives that death may die.

4. Crown Him the Lord of heav’n,One with the Father known,One with the Spirit through Him giv’nFrom yonder glorious throne,To Thee be endless praiseFor Thou for us hast died;Be Thou, O Lord, through endless daysAdored and magnified.

5. Crown Him the Lord of years,The Potentate of time,Creator of the rolling spheres,Ineffably sublime.All hail, Redeemer, hail!For Thou has died for me;Thy praise shall never never failThroughout eternity.

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Dear Lord, Remember Me©2002 Velveteen Songs. Words: John Stephens. Music: Katy Bowser.

Capo IVC G F

C1. Dear Lord, remember me, a sinner weak

and vileAm C Am

G Full of impiety, and fraught with sin and

guileF G C G F I cannot hope but in Thy bloodC D G Remember me, O Lord, for good

2. Unable to depend on nature-strength and power

Jesus, my soul befriend, teach me to trust Thee more

Save me from sin and all its smartO save me from my treacherous heart

3. Upon Thy oath I rest my feeble soul secure

By sin I am oppressed, but Thy salvation’s sure

Though like a bottle in the smokeI know Thy vessels can’t be broke

4. ’Tis true, dear Lord, I am a sinner vile indeed!

Yet hoping in the Lamb, Who deigned for such to bleed

And while the Spirit seals my heartMy soul believes we ne’er shall part

5. Christ ever will defend the people of His choice

He loves them without end, and in them does rejoice

For them He shed His precious bloodAnd will present them all to God

Real Key

E B A E

1. Dear Lord, remember me, a sinner weak and vile

C#m E C#m B

Full of impiety, and fraught with sin and guile

A B E B A I cannot hope but in Thy bloodE F# B Remember me, O Lord, for good

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Dear Refuge of My Weary Soul©1998 Kevin Twit Music. Words: Anne Steele. Music: Kevin Twit.

C G/B Am Am/G1. Dear refuge of my weary soul, F G COn Thee, when sorrows rise C G/B Am Am/GOn Thee, when waves of trouble roll, F G CMy fainting hope relies

G C Dm AmTo Thee I tell each rising grief, F G Dm GFor Thou alone canst heal C G/B Am Am/GThy Word can bring a sweet relief, F G CFor every pain I feel

2. But oh! When gloomy doubts prevail,I fear to call Thee mineThe springs of comfort seem to fail,And all my hopes decline

Yet gracious God, where shall I flee?Thou art my only trustAnd still my soul would cleave to TheeThough prostrate in the dust

3. Hast Thou not bid me seek Thy face,And shall I seek in vain?And can the ear of sovereign grace,Be deaf when I complain?

No still the ear of sovereign grace,Attends the mourner’s prayerOh may I ever find access,To breathe my sorrows there

4. Thy mercy seat is open still,Here let my soul retreatWith humble hope attend Thy will,And wait beneath Thy feet,

Thy mercy seat is open still,Here let my soul retreatWith humble hope attend Thy will,And wait beneath Thy feet

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A Debtor to Mercy Alone©1998 Kevin Twit Music. Words: Augustus Toplady. Music: Kevin Twit.

E F#m/E | G#m/E F#m/E E F#m/E B/D# E1. A debtor to mercy alone, A B/A E EsusOf covenant mercy I sing; E F#m/E B/D# ENor fear, with Thy righteousness on, A B/A EMy person and offering to bring. C#m B EThe terrors of law and of God F#m E BWith me can have nothing to do; C#m B E EsusMy Savior’s obedience and bloodE F#m G#m A B EHide all my transgressions from view

2. The work which His goodness began,The arm of His strength will complete;His promise is yea and amen,And never was forfeited yet.Things future, nor things that are now,Not all things below nor aboveCan make Him His purpose forego,Or sever my soul from His love.

3. My name from the palms of His handsEternity will not erase;Impressed on His heart it remainsIn marks of indelible grace.Yes, I to the end shall endure,As sure as the earnest is givenMore happy, but not more secure,The glorified spirits in heaven.

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Fairest Lord JesusPublic Domain. Words: 17th centry German hymn. Music: Silesian folk song.

D G A D D D/C# Bm Bm/A G A D

1. Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all nature,

D G D G D/F# Em D AO Thou of God and man the Son,D G D B/D# Em Em B7 Em A7 DThee will I cher—ish, Thee will I honor, D/C# Bm Bm/A G D D DThou art my glor—y, joy and crown.

2. Fair are the meadows, fairer still the woodlands,

Robed in the blooming garb of Spring;Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer,Who makes the woeful heart to sing.

3. Fair is the sunshine, fairer still the moonlight,

And all the twinkling starry host;Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purerThan all the angels heaven can boast.

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Father, Long before Creation©1997 Jonathan Barnes Music. Words: Chinese hymn (trans. Francis P. Jones). Music: Jonathan Barnes.

Capo IIIEm F G Am71. Father, long before creationEm F G C Thou hadst chosen us in love,Em F G Am7 And that love so deep, so moving,Em F G C Draws us close to Christ above.Bb F Bb F Still it keeps us, still it keeps us Em F C/G G C Firmly fixed in Christ alone.

2. Though the world may change its fashion,

Yet our God is e’er the same;His compassion and His covenantThrough all ages will remain.God’s own children, God’s own childrenMust forever praise His name.

3. God’s compassion is my story,Is my boasting all the day;Mercy free and never failingMoves my will, directs my way.God so loved us, God so loved usThat His only Son He gave.

4. Loving Father now before TheeWe will ever praise Thy love,And our songs will sound unceasing’Til we reach our home above,Giving glory, giving gloryTo our God and to the

TAG: Giving glory, giving gloryTo our God and to the Lamb.

Real KeyGm7 Ab Bb Cm71. Father, long before creationGm Ab Bb Eb Thou hadst chosen us in love,Gm Ab Bb Cm7 And that love so deep, so moving,Gm Ab Bb Eb Draws us close to Christ above.Db Ab Db Ab Still it keeps us, still it keeps us Gm Ab Eb/Bb Bb Eb Firmly fixed in Christ alone.

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Father of Mercies in Thy Word©2001 Steve Dale Music. Words: Anne Steele. Music: Steve Dale.

E A1. Father of mercies, in Thy WordB A What endless glory shines!E A Forever be Thy Name adoredB A For these celestial lines.

2. Here, the fair tree of knowledge growsAnd yields a free repastSublimer sweets than nature knowsInvite the longing taste.

G ACH: Father of mercies G A

Father of mercies G A

Father of mercies EIn Thy Word

G AFather of mercies

G AFather of mercies

G AFather of mercies EIn Thy Word

3. Here the Redeemer's welcome voiceSpreads heavenly peace aroundAnd life and everlasting joysAttend the blissful sound.

4. Oh may these heavenly pages beMy ever dear delight,And still new beauties may I see,And still increasing light.

(Repeat chorus)

5. Divine Instructor, gracious Lord,Be Thou forever near;Teach me to love Thy sacred Word,And view my Savior there.

(Repeat chorus)

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For All the Saints©1997 Christopher Miner Music. Words: William How. Music: Christopher Miner.

D G D

1. For all the saints, who from their labors rest,

A G DTo Thee by faith before the world

confessed, A Bm A GThy Name, O Jesus, be fore—ver blessed. D A DAlleluia, Alleluia!

2. Thou wast their rock, their fortress and their might;

Thou, Lord, their captain in the well fought fight;

Thou, in the darkness drear, their one true Light.

Alleluia, Alleluia!

3. O may Thy soldiers, faithful, true and bold,

Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old,And win with them the victor’s crown of

gold.Alleluia, Alleluia!

4. And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long,

Steals on the ear the distant triumph song,And hearts are brave, again, and arms are

strong.Alleluia, Alleluia!

5. The golden evening brightens in the west;

Soon, soon to faithful warriors comes their rest;

Sweet is the calm of paradise the blessed.Alleluia, Alleluia!

For the Beauty of the EarthPublic Domain. Words: Folliott Pierpoint. Music: Conrad Kocher.

Capo I E B A E1. For the beauty of the earth,A E B EFor the glory of the skies,E B A EFor the love which from our birthA E/G# B EOver and around us lies.

E C#m B EREF: Lord of all to Thee we raise

A E/G# B EThis our hymn of grateful praise.

2. For the wonder of each hour,Of the day and of the night,Hill and vale, and tree and flower,Sun and moon, and stars of light.

(Refrain)

3. For the joy of human love,Brother, sister, parent, child,Friends on earth and friends above,For all gentle thoughts and mild.

(Refrain)

4. For the church, that evermoreLifteth holy hands above,Offering upon every shoreHer pure sacrifice of love.

(Refrain)

5. For Thyself, best Gift Divine.To our race so freely given,For that great, great love of Thine,Peace on earth and joy in Heaven.

(Refrain)

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Real Key F C Bb F1. For the beauty of the earth,Bb F C FFor the glory of the skies,F C Bb FFor the love which from our birthBb F/A C FOver and around us lies.

F Dm C FREF: Lord of all to Thee we raise

Bb F/A C FThis our hymn of grateful praise.

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Free Grace©2001 Detuned Radio Music (ASCAP). Words: Joseph Hart and Matthew Smith (bridge). Music: Matthew Smith.

Capo IIIC F C F C F

C F1. You children of God, by faith in His SonC F C F

C F Redeemed by His blood, and with Him

made oneC G F

C F This union with wonder and rapture be

seenC G F

C F C F Which nothing shall sunder, without or

within

2. This pardon, this peace which none can destroy

This treasure of grace and heavenly joyThe worthless may crave it, it always

comes freeThe vilest may have it, it was given to me

G F C F C

CH: Free grace has paid for all my sin G F

C F CFree grace, though it cost so much to

Him G F C F

CFree grace has freed even my will G F C

F C FFree grace to the end sustains me still

3. It’s not for good deeds, good tempers nor frames

From grace it proceeds, and all is the Lamb’s

No goodness, no fitness expects He from us

This I can well witness, for none could be worse(Repeat chorus)

Am G F

BR: Sick sinner, expect no balm but Christ’s blood

Am G F

Your own works reject, the bad and the good

Am G FNone ever regret it that on Him rely Am G FThough guilty as Saul or Jonah or I

(Repeat chorus)

Real KeyEb Ab Eb Ab Eb

Ab Eb Ab1. You children of God, by faith in His SonEb Ab Eb Ab

Eb Ab Redeemed by His blood, and with Him

made oneEb Bb Ab

Eb Ab This union with wonder and rapture be

seenEb Bb Ab

Eb Ab Eb Ab Which nothing shall sunder, without or

within

Bb Ab Eb Ab Eb

CH: Free grace has paid for all my sin Bb Ab

Eb Ab EbFree grace, though it cost so much to

Him Bb Ab Eb

Ab EbFree grace has freed even my will Bb Ab

Eb Ab Eb Ab

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Free grace to the end sustains me still

Cm Bb Ab

BR: Sick sinner, expect no balm but Christ’s blood

Cm Bb Ab

Your own works reject, the bad and the good

Cm Bb AbNone ever regret it that on Him rely Cm Bb AbThough guilty as Saul or Jonah or I

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Give to the Winds Thy Fears© Jon Caudill Music. Words: Paul Gerhardt (trans. John Wesley). Music: Jon Caudill.

Capo IID A G1. Give to the winds thy fears,D G C A Hope and be undismayed.D A Bm God hears thy sighs and counts thy

tears,G A G A God will lift up, God will lift upG A D God will lift up thy head

2. Leave to His sovereign swayTo choose and to command;Then shalt thou, wandering, own His way,How wise, how strong, how wise, how

strongHow wise, how strong His hand.

3. Far, far above thy thought,His counsel shall appearWhen fully He the work hath wroughtThat caused thy need, that caused thy

needThat caused thy needless fear

4. Through waves and clouds and storms,He gently clears the way;Wait thou His time; so shall this nightSoon end in joy, soon end in joySoon end in joyous day.

Real KeyE B A1. Give to the winds thy fears,E A D B Hope and be undismayed.E B C#m God hears thy sighs and counts thy

tears,A B A B God will lift up, God will lift up

A B E God will lift up thy head

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Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken©1998 Kevin Twit Music. Words: John Newton. Music: Kevin Twit.

D G A D A/C#1. Glorious things of thee are spoken,Bm G A G/B A/C# Zion, city of our God;D G A D A/C# He, Whose word cannot be broken,Bm G A D Formed thee for His own abodeG A D A/C# Bm Bm/A On the Rock of Ages founded,G A D A What can shake thy sure repose?D G A D A/C# With salvation’s walls surrounded,Bm G A D G/B D

G/B Thou mayst smile at all thy foes.

2. See the streams of living waters,Springing from eternal love.Well supplies Thy sons and daughters,And all fears of want removes.Who can faint while such a riverEver flows their thirst to quench?Grace which like the Lord, the giver,Never fails from age to age

3. Blessed inhabitants of Zion,Washed in the Redeemer’s blood;Jesus, Whom their souls rely on,Makes them kings and priests to God’Tis His love His people raises,Over self to reign as kingsAnd as priests His solemn praisesEach for a thank offering bring.

4. Savior, if of Zion’s city,I, through grace, a member am,Let the world deride or pity,I will glory in Thy NameFading is the worldling’s pleasure,All his boasted pomp and showSolid joys and lasting treasuresNone but Zion’s children know.

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God, Be Merciful to Me©1997 Christopher Miner Music. Words: Psalter 1912. Music: Christopher Miner.

Capo III G D Em C1. God, be merciful to me;G D Em C On Thy grace I rest my pleaG D Em CPlenteous in compassion Thou,G D Em Blot out my transgressions now;C D G D/F# Em Wash me, make me pure with—in;C D G Cleanse, O cleanse me from my sin.

G D Em C

2. My transgressions I confess;Grief and guilt my soul oppress.I have sinned against Thy grace,And provoked Thee to Thy face.I confess Thy judgement just;Speechless, I Thy mercy trust.

3. I am evil, born in sin;Thou desirest truth within.Thou alone my Savior art,Teach Thy wisdom to my heart;Make me pure, Thy grace bestow,Wash me whiter than the snow.

4. Broken, humbled to the dustBy Thy wrath and judgment just,Let my contrite heart rejoice,And in gladness hear Thy voice;From my sins O hide Thy face,Blot them out in boundless grace.

5. Gracious God, my heart renew,Make my spirit right and true.Cast me not away from Thee,Let Thy Spirit dwell in me;Thy salvation’s joy impart,Steadfast make my willing heart.

6. Sinners then shall learn from me,And return, O God, to TheeSavior all my guilt remove,And my tongue shall sing Thy loveTouch my silent lips, O Lord,And my mouth shall praise accord

Real Key A E F#m D1. God, be merciful to me;A E F#m D On Thy grace I rest my pleaA E F#m DPlenteous in compassion Thou,A E F#m Blot out my transgressions now;D E A E/G# F#m Wash me, make me pure with—in;D E A Cleanse, O cleanse me from my sin.

A E F#m D

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Grace Greater than Our SinPublic Domain. Words: Julia Johnstone. Music: Daniel Towner.

G D G D/F# Em1. Marvelous grace of our loving Lord,D G C GGrace that exceeds our sin and our guilt!G D G D/F# EmYonder on Calvary’s mount out—poured,C G/B Am G/B C G/B D GThere where the blood of the Lamb was

spilt.

G C GCH: Grace, grace, God’s grace

D G C G

Grace that will pardon and cleanse within

G CGrace, grace, God’s graceAm G/B C G/B Am G/D D GGrace that is greater than all our sin!

2. Sin and despair, like the sea waves cold,

Threaten the soul with infinite loss;Grace that is greater, yes, grace untold,Points to the refuge, the mighty cross.

(Repeat chorus)

3. Dark is the stain that we cannot hide.What can avail to wash it away?Look! There is flowing a crimson tide,Whiter than snow you may be today.

(Repeat chorus)

4. Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace,Freely bestowed on all who believe!You that are longing to see His face,Will you this moment His grace receive?

(Repeat chorus)

Gracious Savior©1997 Christopher Miner Music. Jane Leeson. Words: Music: Christopher Miner.

D A G D1. Gracious Savior, gentle Shepherd,G A C A Our little ones are dear to Thee;D A G DGathered with Thine arms and carriedG A C A In Thy bosom may they beA G A Bm A G Sweetly, gently, safely tended,A Bm A G D From all want and danger free.

2. Tender Shepherd, never leave them,From Thy fold to go astray;By Thy look of love directed,May they walk the narrow way;Thus direct them, and protect themLest they fall an easy prey.

3. Let Thy holy Word instruct them:Fill their minds with heav’nly light;Let Thy love and grace constrain themTo approve what e’er is right,Take Thine easy yoke and wear it,And to prove Thy burden light.

4. Cleanse their hearts from sinful follyIn the stream Thy love supplied;Mingled streams of blood and waterFlowing from Thy wounded side:And to heav’nly pastures lead them,Where Thine own still waters glide.

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Great God of Wonders©2001 Laura Taylor Music. Words: Samuel Davies. Music: Laura Taylor.

Capo II A E1. Great God of wonders! All Thy ways D AAre matchless, Godlike and divine; A EBut the fair glories of Thy grace D AMore Godlike and unrivalled shine.

D EREF: Who’s a pardoning God like Thee?

D EWho has grace so rich and free? D BmWho’s a pardoning God like Thee? EGreat God of Wonders

2. Crimes of such horror to forgiveSuch guilty, daring worms to spareThis is Thine grand prerogativeAnd none shall in the honor share!

(Refrain)

3. In wonder lost, in trembling joy,We take the pardon of our God:Pardon for crimes of deepest dye,A pardon bought with Jesus’ blood.

(Refrain)

4. O may this strange, this matchless grace,

This Godlike miracle of love,Fill the wide earth with grateful praise,And all the angelic chorus above.

(Refrain)

Real Key B F#1. Great God of wonders! All Thy ways E BAre matchless, Godlike and divine; B F#But the fair glories of Thy grace E BMore Godlike and unrivalled shine.

E F#REF: Who’s a pardoning God like Thee?

E F#Who has grace so rich and free? E C#mWho’s a pardoning God like Thee? F#Great God of Wonders

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Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah©1982 Darwin Jordan Music. Words: William Kirkpatrick. Music: Darwin Jordan.

D D/C# Bm7 D/A1. Hallelujah, praise Jehovah,G D/F# Em AO my soul, Jehovah praise;D D/C# Bm7 D/AI will sing the glorious praisesG D/F# Em AOf my God through all my days.Bm Bm/APut no confidence in princes,G D E ANor for help on man depend;D D/C# Bm7 D/AHe shall die, to dust returning,G D/F# A DAnd his purposes shall end.

2. Happy is the man that choosesIsrael’s God to be his aid;He is blest whose hope of blessingOn the Lord his God is stayed.Heaven and earth the Lord created,Seas and all that they contain;He delivers from oppression,Righteousness He will maintain.

3. Food He daily gives the hungry,Sets the mourning prisoner free,Raises those bowed down with anguish,Makes the sightless eyes to see,Well Jehovah loves the righteous,And the stranger He befriends,Helps the fatherless and widow,Judgment on the wicked sends.

4. Hallelujah, praise Jehovah,O my soul, Jehovah praise;I will sing the glorious praisesOf my God through all my days.Over all God reigns forever,Through all ages He is King;Unto Him, thy God, O Zion,Joyful hallelujahs sing.

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Heal Us, Emmanuel©1999 Kevin Twit Music. Words: William Cowper. Music: Kevin Twit.

E Esus E Asus ACH: Heal us, Emmanuel, here we stand E C#(no3) B C#(no3) E

Waiting to feel Thy touch C#m Esus E Asus

ATo deep wounded sons reach forth

Thy hand C#m B

Oh Savior, we are such

A B1. Our faith is feeble, we confessC#m B We faintly trust Thy word;A D/F# Bm Bm/A But will You pity us the less?G A B/A A Be that far from You Lord!

(Repeat chorus)

2. Remember him who once appliedWith trembling for relief;“Lord, I believe,” with tears he cried;“O help my unbelief!”

(Repeat chorus)

3. She, too, who touched you in the pressAnd healing virtue stole,Was answered, “Daughter, go in peace;Thy faith has made thee whole.”

(Repeat chorus)

4. Like her, with hopes and fears we comeTo touch You if we may;O send us not despairing home;Send none unhealed away.

(Repeat chorus)

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Holy, Holy, Holy!Public Domain. Words: Reginald Heber. Music: John Dykes.

C Am G C F C1. Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!G C G Am G G D

G G7Early in the morning our song shall rise to

Thee;C Am G C F CHoly, holy, holy, merciful and mighty!Am Am/G F C C/Bb Dm G CGod in three Persons, blessed Trinity!

2. Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore Thee,

Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;

Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee,

Who wert and art and ever more shall be.

3. Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide Thee,

Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see;

Only Thou art holy; there is none beside Thee,

Perfect in power, in love, and purity.

4. Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!All Thy works shall praise Thy nameIn earth, and sky, and sea;Holy, holy, holy; merciful and mighty!God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!

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How Firm a FoundationPublic Domain. Words: R. Keene. Music: American folk tune.

G G D

1. How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord,

G C D C/E D/F#

Is laid for your faith in His excellent Word! G D/F# Em D C

DWhat more can He say than to you He

hath said, G D/F# Em D C D GYou, who unto Jesus for refuge have fled?

2. In every condition, in sickness, in health;In poverty’s vale, or abounding in wealth;At home and abroad, on the land, on the

sea,As thy days may demand, shall My

strength ever be.

3. “Fear not, I am with thee, O be not dismayed,

For I am thy God and will still give thee aid;I’ll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause

thee to standUpheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand.”

4. “When through the deep waters I call thee to go,

The rivers of grief shall not thee overflowFor I will be with thee, thy troubles to bless,And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.”

5. “When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie,

My grace, all sufficient, shall be thy supply;The flame shall not hurt thee; I only designThy dross to consume, and thy gold to

refine.”

6. “The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose,

I will not, I will not desert to his foes;

That soul, though all hell should endeavor to break,

I’ll never, no never, no never forsake.”

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How Sweet and Awful Is the PlacePublic Domain. Words: Isaac Watts. Music: ancient Irish tune.

Capo IV G Bm C G1. How sweet and awful is the place G Bm DWith Christ within the doors, G Am Bm EmWhile everlasting love displays G D C GThe choicest of her stores.

2. While all our hearts and all our songsJoin to admire the feast,Each of us cry, with thankful tongues,“Lord, why was I a guest?”

3. “Why was I made to hear Thy voice,And enter while there’s room,When thousands make a wretched choice,And rather starve than come?”

4. ’Twas the same love that spread the feast

That sweetly drew us in;Else we had still refused to taste,And perished in our sin.

5. Pity the nations, O our God,Constrain the earth to come;Send Thy victorious Word abroad,And bring the strangers home.

6. We long to see Thy churches full,That all the chosen raceMay, with one voice and heart and soul,Sing Thy redeeming grace.

Real Key B D#m E B1. How sweet and awful is the place B D#m F#With Christ within the doors, B C#m D#m G#mWhile everlasting love displays B F# E BThe choicest of her stores.

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How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds© Bill Moore Music. Words: John Newton. Music: Alexander Reinagle (arr. Bill Moore).

D D/C# D/B D/A

1. How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds Em D/F# G Asus AIn a believer’s ear!A G A F#m Bm It soothes his sorrow, heals his wounds,Bm/A G A DAnd drives away his fear.

2. It makes the wounded spirit whole,And calms the troubled breast;’Tis manna to the hungry soul,And to the weary, rest.

3. Dear Name, the rock on which I build,My shield and hiding place,My never failing treasury, filledWith boundless stores of grace!

4. By Thee, my prayers acceptance gain,Although with sin defiled;Satan accuses me in vain,And I am owned a child.

5. Jesus, my Shepherd, Brother, Friend,My Prophet, Priest, and King,My Lord, my life, my way, My end,Accept the praise I bring.

6. Weak is the effort of my heart,And cold my warmest thought;But when I see Thee as Thou art,I’ll praise Thee as I ought.

7. ’Til then I would Thy love proclaimWith every fleeting breath,And may the music of Thy nameRefresh my soul in death.

I Am Jesus’ Little Lamb©1997 Christopher Miner Music. Words: Henrietta L. van Hayn. Music: Christopher Miner.

C F G C1. I am Jesus’ little lamb,C F C/E G CEver glad at heart I am;F Em F G CFor my Shepherd gently guides me,F Em F G C Knows my need, and well provides me,C G C FLoves me ev’ry day the same,C F C/E G CEven calls me by my name

2. Day by day, at home, away,Jesus is my staff and stay.When I hunger, Jesus feeds me,Into pleasant pastures leads me;When I thirst, He bids me goWhere the quiet waters flow.

3. Who so happy as I am,Even now the Shepherd’s lamb?And when my short life is ended,By His angel host attended,He shall fold me to His breast,There within his arms to rest.

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I Boast No More©2001 Same Old Dress Music (ASCAP). Words: Isaac Watts. Music: Sandra McCracken.

Capo II Low E OpenD D/C# D/BD Bm A D1. No more, my God, I boast no more D/F# GOf all the duties I have done; Em D/F# GI quit the hopes I held before, D D/C# D/B DTo trust the merits of Thy Son

G DCH: No more my God,

G Asus A7No more my God, Em D/F# GNo more my God,

A DI boast no more.

2. Now, for the loss I bear His name,What was my gain I count my loss;My former pride I call my shame,And nail my glory to His cross.

(Repeat chorus)

3. Yes, and I must and will esteemAll things but loss for Jesus’ sake;O may my soul be found in Him,And of His righteousness partake!

4. The best obedience of my handsDares not appear before Thy throne;But faith can answer Thy demands,By pleading what my Lord has done.

(Repeat chorus twice)

Real KeyE E/D# E/C#E C#m B E1. No more, my God, I boast no more E/G# AOf all the duties I have done; F#m E/G# AI quit the hopes I held before, E E/D# E/C# ETo trust the merits of Thy Son

A ECH: No more my God,

A Bsus B7No more my God, F#m E/G# ANo more my God,

B EI boast no more.

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I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say©1998 Kevin Twit Music. Words: Horatius Bonar. Music: Kevin Twit.

Capo IVG G/B1. I heard the voice of Jesus say,C Dsus D “Come unto Me and rest;G G/B Lay down, O weary one lay down,C Dsus D Your head upon My breast.”C/E D/F# I came to Jesus as I was,G G/F# Em Em/D So weary, worn and sad;C D I found in Him my resting place, C D GAnd He has made me glad.

2. I heard the voice of Jesus say,“Behold I freely giveThe living water; thirsty one,Stoop down and drink, and live.”I came to Jesus, and I drankFrom that life-giving streamMy thirst was quenched, my soul revived,And now I live in Him.

3. I heard the voice of Jesus say,“I am this dark world’s light;Look unto Me, thy morn shall rise,And all thy day be bright.”I looked to Jesus, and I foundIn Him my star, my sun;And in that light of life I’ll walk’Til pilgrim days are done.

Real KeyB B/D#1. I heard the voice of Jesus say,E F#sus F# “Come unto Me and rest;B B/D# Lay down, O weary one lay down,E F#sus F# Your head upon My breast.”E/G# F#/A# I came to Jesus as I was,B B/A# G#m G#m/F# So weary, worn and sad;E F# I found in Him my resting place, E F# BAnd He has made me glad.

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I Need Thee Every Hour©1998 Kevin Twit Music. Words: Annie Hawks. Music: Kevin Twit.

Add9 Amaj79 Bm11 Aadd9 Amaj79 Bm11 A/C#

1. I need Thee every hour, most gracious Lord;

D E/DNo tender voice like Thine can peace

afford.Add9 Amaj79 Bm11 Aadd9

Amaj79 Bm11 I need Thee every hour, stay Thou

nearby; D E/DTemptations lose their power when Thou

art nigh.

F#m F#m/ECH: I need Thee, O I need Thee;

Dmaj7 A/C#O I need Thee every hour;Bm11 A/C#I need you Lord, O bless me now, D E/D Aadd9 Amaj79

Bm11My Savior, I come to Thee.

2. I need Thee every hour, in joy or pain;Come quickly and abide, or life is vainI need Thee every hour, teach me Thy will;And Thy rich promises in me fulfill

3. I need Thee every hour, most Holy One;O make me Thine indeed, Thou blessed

Son

Aadd9 Amaj79 Bm11 Aadd9 Amaj79 Bm11

TAG: I need Thee every hour, I need Thee every hour,

Aadd9 Amaj79 Bm11 Aadd9 Amaj79 Bm11

I need Thee every hour, I need Thee every hour.

I Sing the Mighty Power of God©2001 Jacob Grimm Music. Words: Isaac Watts. Music: Jacob Grimm.

Capo IIIC1. I sing the mighty power of God,C That made the mountains rise,C That spread the flowing seas abroad,C And built the lofty skies.G F# I sing the wisdom that ordainedF C The sun to rule the day;G F# The moon shines full at His command,F C And all the stars obey.

C G FCH: I sing the mighty power of God, F Bb B C

I sing the mighty power of God. C G F

I sing the mighty power of God F C

I sing the mighty power of God.

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

(Repeat chorus)

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

(Repeat chorus twice)

Real KeyEb1. I sing the mighty power of God,Eb That made the mountains rise,Eb That spread the flowing seas abroad,Eb And built the lofty skies.Bb A I sing the wisdom that ordainedAb Eb The sun to rule the day;Bb A The moon shines full at His command,Ab Eb And all the stars obey.

Eb Bb AbCH: I sing the mighty power of God, Ab Db D Eb

I sing the mighty power of God. Eb Bb Ab

I sing the mighty power of God Ab Eb

I sing the mighty power of God.

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If Thou Hast Drawn a Thousand Times©1997 Kevin Twit Music / Nomella Music (ASCAP). Words: Benjamin Beddome and John Rippon. Music: Kevin Twit and Craig Brown.

Em Dadd91. Draw me from created good, Cadd9 Dadd9From self, the world, and sinEm Dadd99To the fountain of Thy blood, Cadd9 Dadd9And make me pure within

D/F# G D G/B Cadd9CH: If Thou hast drawn a thousand times

Dadd9(Oh draw me Lord again) D/F# G D G/B Cadd9Around me cast the Spirit’s bands Dadd9(Oh draw me Lord again)

Em D/F# | G G/A G/B | Cadd9 Dadd9

2. Lead me to Thy mercy seat,Oh draw me nearer stillLike Mary, draw me to Thy feet,To sit and learn Thy will

(Repeat chorus)

3. Draw me all the desert throughWith cords of heavenly loveAnd when prepared for going home,Oh draw me up above

(Repeat chorus twice)

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Immortal, Invisible, God Only WisePublic Domain. Words: Walter Smith. Music: Welsh folk tune.

C | D | C C D | G C D C D G1. Immortal, invisible, God only wise, C D C D GIn light inaccessible hid from our eyes, G Em G

DMost blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of

Days, C D Am D GAlmighty, victorious, Thy great name we

praise.

2. Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,Nor wanting, nor wasting, Thou rulest in

might;Thy justice, like mountains, high soaring

aboveThy clouds, which are fountains of

goodness and love.

3. To all, life Thou givest, to both great and small;

In all life Thou livest, the true life of all;We blossom and flourish as leaves on the

tree,And wither and perish - but naught

changeth Thee.

4. Great Father of glory, pure Father of light,

Thine angels adore Thee, all veiling their sight;

All praise we would render; O help us to see

’Tis only the splendor of light hideth Thee!

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In the Cross of Christ I Glory©2001 Parson John Publishing (ASCAP). Words: John Bowring. Music: Brian Moss.

Am F C G1. In the cross of Christ I glory,Am F C GTowering o’er the wrecks of time;F Am C GAll the light of sacred storyAm F C FGathers round its head sublime.

2. When the woes of life o’er take me,Hopes deceive, and fears annoy,Never shall the cross forsake me,Lo! It glows with peace and joy.

3. When the sun of bliss is beamingLight and love upon my way,From the cross the radiance streamingAdds more luster to the day.

4. Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure,By the cross are sanctified;Peace is there that knows no measure,Joys that through all time abide.

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Isaiah 43Author unknown.

Capo III Bm Bm/A1. When you pass through the waters, G C GI will be with you, Bm Bm/AAnd the waves will not GOvercome you.A G DDo not fear, A G G CFor I have redeemed you, Bm Bm/AI have called you by name, G AYou are Mine.

DCH: For I am the Lord your God

(I am the Lord your God),Cadd9I am the Lord your God (I am) Em A Em AThe Holy One of Israel G Cadd9 AYour Sa———vior

(Repeat) D D/C# D/BI am the Lord (do not fear)D/A G D/F# EmI am the Lord (do not fear)

(Repeat)

2. When you walk through the fireYou’ll not be burned,And the flames will notConsume you.Do not fear,For I have redeemed you,I have called you by name,You are Mine.

(Repeat chorus)

Real Key Dm Dm/C1. When you pass through the waters, Bb Eb BbI will be with you, Dm Dm/CAnd the waves will not BbOvercome you.C Bb FDo not fear, C Bb Bb EbFor I have redeemed you, Dm Dm/CI have called you by name, Bb CYou are Mine.

FCH: For I am the Lord your God

(I am the Lord your God),Ebadd9I am the Lord your God (I am) Gm C Gm CThe Holy One of Israel Bb Ebadd9 CYour Sa————vior

(Repeat) F F/E F/DI am the Lord (do not fear)F/C Bb F/A GmI am the Lord (do not fear)

(Repeat)

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It Is Well with My SoulPublic Domain. Words: Horatio Spafford. Music: Philip Bliss.

C Dm G C C/B

1. When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,

Am Dsus D G G7When sorrows like sea billows roll; C F D

GWhatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to

say, C F C G C“It is well, it is well with my soul”

C G G C

CH: It is well (it is well) with my soul (with my soul)

F C G CIt is well, it is well with my soul

2. Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,

Let this blessed assurance control,That Christ has regarded my helpless

estate,And hath shed His own blood for my soul.

(Repeat chorus)

3. My sin, oh the bliss of this glorious thought!

My sin, not in part but the whole,Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no

more,Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my

soul!(Repeat chorus)

4. And Lord haste the day when the faith shall be sight,

The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;The trump shall resound, and the Lord

shall descend,Even so, it is well with my soul.

(Repeat chorus)

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Jesus Cast a Look on Me© MPJ Music. Words: John Berridge. Music: Matthew Perryman Jones.

Capo V G C G Gmaj61. Jesus cast a look on me,G C D/F#Give me sweet simplicityC D EmMake me poor and keep me low,C D GSeeking only Thee to know

2. All that feeds my busy pride,Cast it evermore asideBid my will to Thine submit,Lay me humbly at Thy feet

3. Make me like a little child,Of my strength and wisdom spoiledSeeing only in Thy light,Walking only in Thy might

4. Leaning on Thy loving breast,Where a weary soul can restFeeling well the peace of God,Flowing from His precious blood

5. In this posture let me live,And hosannas daily giveIn this temper let me die,And hosannas ever cry!

Real Key C F C C21. Jesus cast a look on me,C F G/BGive me sweet simplicityF G AmMake me poor and keep me low,F G CSeeking only Thee to know

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Jesus, I Come©2000 Greg Thompson. Words: William Sleeper. Music: Greg Thompson.

C G Fmaj71. Out of my bondage, sorrow and night,Am G Fmaj7Jesus, I come; Jesus I come.C G Fmaj7Into Thy freedom, gladness and light,Am G/B Fmaj7 F GJesus, I come to Thee.Am G Fmaj7Out of my sickness into Thy health,Am G Fmaj7Out of my wanting and into Thy wealth,Am G Fmaj7Out of my sin and into Thyself,Am G Fmaj7 Am G Fmaj7Jesus, 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 storms and into Thy calm,Out of distress into 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 forever 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 light of Thy home,Jesus, I come to Thee.Out of the depths of ruin untold,Into the peace of Thy sheltering fold,Ever Thy glorious face to behold,Jesus, I come to Thee.

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Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken©2001 Bill Moore Music. Words: Henry Lyte. Music: Bill Moore.

Capo IID F#m G D1. Jesus, I my cross have taken,D F#m G A All to leave and follow Thee.D F#m G D Destitute, despised, forsaken,D F#m G D Thou from hence my all shall be.Bm Bm/A G D Perish every fond ambition,Bm Bm/A G D All I’ve sought or hoped or known.Bm Bm/A G D Yet how rich is my condition!Em D/F# G A D G D AGod and heaven are still my own.

2. Let the world despise and leave me,They have left my Savior, too.Human hearts and looks deceive me;Thou art not, like them, untrue.O while Thou dost smile upon me,God of wisdom, love, and might,Foes may hate and friends disown me,Show Thy face and all is bright.

3. Man may trouble and distress me,’Twill but drive me to Thy breast.Life with trials hard may press me;Heaven will bring me sweeter rest.Oh, ’tis not in grief to harm meWhile Thy love is left to me;Oh, ’twere not in joy to charm me,Were that joy unmixed with Thee.

4. Go, then, earthly fame and treasure,Come disaster, scorn and painIn Thy service, pain is pleasure,With Thy favor, loss is gainI have called Thee Abba Father,I have stayed my heart on TheeStorms may howl, and clouds may gather;All must work for good to me.

5. Soul, then know thy full salvationRise o’er sin and fear and careJoy to find in every station,Something still to do or bear.Think what Spirit dwells within thee,Think what Father’s smiles are thine,Think that Jesus died to win thee,Child of heaven, canst thou repine.

6. Haste thee on from grace to glory,Armed by faith, and winged by prayer.Heaven’s eternal days before thee,God’s own hand shall guide us there.Soon shall close thy earthly mission,Soon shall pass thy pilgrim days,Hope shall change to glad fruition,Faith to sight, and prayer to praise.

Real KeyE G#m A E1. Jesus, I my cross have taken,E G#m A B All to leave and follow Thee.E G#m A E Destitute, despised, forsaken,E G#m A E Thou from hence my all shall be.C#m C#m/B A E Perish every fond ambition,C#m C#m/B A E All I’ve sought or hoped or known.C#m C#m/B A E Yet how rich is my condition!F#m E/G# A B E A E BGod and heaven are still my own.

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Jesus, Lover of My Soul©2000 Greg Thompson. Words: Charles Wesley. Music: Greg Thompson.

Capo III G C1. Jesus, lover of my soul, G CLet me to Thy bosom fly,G CWhile the nearer waters roll, G CWhile the tempest still is high.D C GHide me, O my Savior, hide,D C’Til life’s storm is past;D C GSafe into the haven guide; Em D CReceive my soul at last.

2. Other refuge have I none,I helpless, hang on Thee;Leave, oh leave me not alone,Support and comfort me.All my trust on Thee is stayed,All help from Thee I bring;Cover my defenseless headIn the shadow of Thy wing.

3. Thou, O Christ, are all I want,Here more than all 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;False and full of sin I am;Thou art full of truth and grace.

4. 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,Let me take of Thee;Spring Thou up within my heart;For all eternity.

Real Key Bb Eb1. Jesus, lover of my soul, Bb EbLet me to Thy bosom fly,Bb EbWhile the nearer waters roll, Bb EbWhile the tempest still is high.F Eb BbHide me, O my Savior, hide,F Eb’Til life’s storm is past;F Eb BbSafe into the haven guide; Gm F EbReceive my soul at last.

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Jesus Shall ReignPublic Domain. Words: Isaac Watts. Music: John Halton.

Am G | F G | Am G | F G C F C F G Am D G1. Jesus shall reign where’er the sunC F C Dm C GDoes His successive journeys run;E/G# Am Am/G F C/E GHis kingdom spread from shore to shore,C F G Am F C G Am G’Til moons shall wax and wane no more.

2. For Him shall endless prayer be made,And praises throng to crown His head;His name like sweet perfume shall riseWith every morning sacrifice.

3. People and realms of ev’ry tongueDwell on His love with sweetest song;And infant voices shall proclaimTheir early blessings on His name.

4. Blessings abound where’er He reigns;The prisoner leaps to lose his chains;The weary find eternal rest,And all the sons of want are blessed.

5. Where He displays His healing power,Death and the curse are known no more:In Him the tribes of Adam boastMore blessings than their father lost.

6. Let ev’ry creature rise and bringHis grateful honors to our King;Angels descend with songs again,And earth repeat the loud amen!

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Jesus, the Lord, My Savior©2001 Same Old Dress Music (ASCAP). Words: William Gadsby. Music: Sandra McCracken.

G D/G C/G C9 G1. Jesus, the Lord, my Savior is,C D9(add4) G My Shepherd, and my God;G D/G C/G C9 G My light, my strength, my joy, my bliss;C D9(add4) G And I His grace record.

2. Whate’er I need in Jesus dwells,And there it dwells for me;’Tis Christ my earthen vessel fillsWith treasures rich and free.

Bm C D GCH: Mercy and truth and righteousness,

Bm C D2And peace, most richly meet Bm C D EmIn Jesus Christ, the King of grace, Am7 DIn Whom I stand complete.

3. As through the wilderness I roam,His mercies I’ll proclaim;And when I safely reach my home,I’ll still adore His name.

4. “Worthy the Lamb,” shall be my song,“For He for me was slain;”And me with all the heavenly throngShall join, and say, “Amen.”

(Repeat chorus)(Repeat verse 1)

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Jesus, the Sinner’s Friend©1997 Stephen Barnes Music. Words: Charles Wesley. Music: Stephen Barnes.

Capo II Low E OpenD A7 Asus A7 D A7

Asus A71. Jesus, the sinner’s Friend, to thee,D A7 Asus A7 D A7

Asus A7 Lost and undone, for aid I flee,G A Weary of earth, myself, and sin:G A Asus A7 D A7

Asus A7 Open Thine arms, and take me in.

2. Pity and save my ruined soul;’Tis Thou alone canst make me whole;Dark, ’til in me Thine image shine,And lost, I am, ’til Thou art mine.

3. At last I own it cannot beThat I should fit myself for Thee:Here, then, to Thee I all resign; Thine is the work, and only Thine.

4. What can I say Thy grace to move?Lord, I am sin, but Thou art love;I give up every plea beside--Lord, I am lost, but Thou hast died.

Real KeyE B7 Bsus B7 B B7

Bsus B71. Jesus, the sinner’s Friend, to thee,E B7 Bsus B7 E B7

Bsus B7 Lost and undone, for aid I flee,A B Weary of earth, myself, and sin:A B Bsus B7 E B7

Bsus B7 Open Thine arms, and take me in.

Jesus! What a Friend for SinnersPublic Domain. Words: John Wilbur Chapman. Music: Rowland Prichard.

D Bm G A1. Jesus! What a friend for sinners!D Bm G A DJesus! Lover of my soul;D Bm G AFriends may fail me, foes assail me,D Bm G A DHe, my Savior, makes me whole.

D Bm Em ACH: Hallelujah! What a Savior!

D Bm Em AHallelujah! What a friend!D A D ASaving, helping, keeping, loving,D D/F# G D A DHe is with me to the end.

2. Jesus! What a strength in weakness!Let me hide myself in Him.Tempted, tried, and sometimes failing,He, my strength, my victory wins.

(Repeat chorus)

3. Jesus! What a help in sorrow!While the billows o’er me roll,Even when my heart is breaking,He, my comfort, helps my soul.

(Repeat chorus)

4. Jesus! I do now receive Him,More than all in Him I find.He hath granted me forgiveness,I am His, and He is mine.

(Repeat chorus)

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Jesus with Thy Church Abide©1997 Christopher Miner Music. Words: Thomas Pollock. Music: Christopher Miner.

Capo IIIAm F C G1. Jesus, with Thy church abide;Am F C G Be her savior, Lord, and Guide,F C Am G F Fmaj7 While on earth her faith is tried:G F Fmaj7We beseech Thee, hear us,G Am F C GWe beseech Thee, hear us.

2. Keep her life and doctrine pure;Grant her patience to endure,Trusting in Thy promise sure:We beseech Thee, hear us,We beseech Thee, hear us.

3. May she one in doctrine be,One in truth and charity,Winning all to faith in Thee:We beseech Thee, hear us,We beseech Thee, hear us.

4. May she guide the poor and blind,Seek the lost until she findAnd the brokenhearted bind:We beseech Thee, hear us,We beseech Thee, hear us.

Real KeyCm Ab Eb Bb1. Jesus, with Thy church abide;Cm Ab Eb Bb Be her savior, Lord, and Guide,Ab Eb Cm Bb Ab Abmaj7 While on earth her faith is tried:Bb Ab Abmaj7We beseech Thee, hear us,Bb Cm Ab Eb BbWe beseech Thee, hear us.

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Joyful, Joyful We Adore TheePublic Domain. Words: Henry Van Dyke. Music: Ludwig van Beethoven (adapt. Edward Hodges).

E A21. Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee,E BGod of glory, Lord of love;E A2Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee,E BOpening to the sun above.B BMelt the clouds of sin and sadness;B C#m A BDrive the dark of doubt away;E AGiver of immortal gladness,E B EFill us with the light of day!

2. All Thy works with joy surround Thee,Earth and heaven reflect Thy rays,Stars and angels sing around Thee,Center of unbroken praise.Field and forest, vale and mountain,Flowery meadow, flashing sea,Singing bird and flowing fountainCall us to rejoice in Thee.

3. Thou art giving and forgiving,Ever blessing, ever blessed,Wellspring of the joy of living,Ocean depth of happy rest!Thou our Father, Christ our Brother,All who live in love are Thine;Teach us how to love each other,Lift us to the joy divine.

4. Mortals, join the happy chorus,Which the morning stars began;Father love is reigning over us,Brother love binds man to man.Ever singing, march we onward,Victors in the midst of strife,Joyful music leads us SunwardIn the triumph song of life.

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Just as I Am©1998 Nomella Music (ASCAP) / Bobby Guy Music (ASCAP). Words: Charlotte Elliott. Music: Bobby Guy and Craig Brown.

D G1. Just as I am, without one plea,A G But that Thy blood was shed for me,D G And that Thou bidst me come to Thee,A G Em7 D/F# G O Lamb of God, I come, I come,A G G/B A G A O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

2. Just as I am, and waiting notTo rid my soul of one dark blot,To Thee Whose blood can

cleanse each spot,O Lamb of God, I come, I come,O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

3. Just as I am, though tossed aboutWith many a conflict, many a doubt,Fightings and fears within, without,O Lamb of God, I come, I come,O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

4. Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind;Sight, riches, healing of the mind,Yea, all I need in Thee to find,O Lamb of God, I come, I come,O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

5. 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,O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

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Laden with Guilt and Full of Fears©2001 Same Old Dress Music (ASCAP). Words: Isaac Watts. Music: Sandra McCracken.

D G1. Laden with guilt and full of fears, A G DI fly to Thee, my Lord, D GAnd not a glimpse of hope appears, A G DBut in Thy written Word G AThe volumes of my Father’s grace Bm A Gm9/BbDoes all my griefs assuage D AHere I behold my Savior’s face GIn every page.

2. This is the field where, hidden, liesThe pearl of price unknownThat merchant is divinely wiseWho makes the pearl his ownHere consecrated water flowsTo quench my thirst of sinHere the fair tree of knowledge grows,No danger dwells within.

3. This is the judge that ends the strife,Where wit and reason failMy guide to everlasting lifeThrough all this gloomy valeOh may Thy counsels, mighty God,My roving feet command,Nor I forsake the happy roadThat leads to Thy right hand.

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Let Us Love and Sing and WonderPublic Domain. Words: John Newton. Music: Darmstadt Gesangbuch.

G D/F# Em G/D1. Let us love and sing and wonderC G/B D D/F# GLet us praise the Savior’s nameG D/F# Em BmHe has hushed the law’s loud thunderEm Bm Em D/A A DHe has quenched Mount Si—nai’s flameD G CHe has washed us with His bloodAm G/B C G/B G/D D GHe has brought us nigh to God

2. Let us love the Lord Who bought usPitied us when enemiesCalled us by His grace and taught usGave us ears and gave us eyesHe has washed us with His bloodHe presents our souls to God

3. Let us sing though fierce temptationThreaten hard to bear us downFor the Lord, our strong salvation,Holds in view the conqu’ror’s crownHe, Who washed us with His blood,Soon will bring us home to God

4. Let us wonder grace and justiceJoin and point to mercy’s storeWhen through grace in Christ our trust isJustice smiles and asks no moreHe Who washed us with His bloodHas secured our way to God

5. Let us praise and join the chorusOf the saints enthroned on highHere they trusted Him before usNow their praises fill the skyThou hast washed us with Thy bloodThou art worthy Lamb of God

Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder©2001 Laura Taylor Music. Words: John Newton. Music: Laura Taylor.

Capo III (Capo V may be better) G D1. Let us love and sing and wonderEm C DLet us praise the Savior’s nameG DHe has hushed the law’s loud thunderEm CHe has quenched Mount Sinai’s flame Em CHe has washed us with His blood Em CHe has washed us with His blood Em CHe has washed us with His blood D G D Em CHe has brought us nigh to God

2. Let us love the Lord Who bought usPitied us when enemiesCalled us by His grace and taught usGave us ears and gave us eyesHe has washed us with His bloodHe has washed us with His bloodHe has washed us with His bloodHe presents our souls to God

3. Let us sing though fierce temptationThreaten hard to bear us downFor the Lord, our strong salvation,Holds in view the conqu’ror’s crownHe, Who washed us with His blood,He, Who washed us with His blood,He, Who washed us with His blood,Soon will bring us home to God

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4. Let us wonder grace and justiceJoin and point to mercy’s storeWhen through grace in Christ our trust isJustice smiles and asks no moreHe Who washed us with His bloodHe Who washed us with His bloodHe Who washed us with His bloodHas secured our way to God

5. Let us praise and join the chorusOf the saints enthroned on highHere they trusted Him before usNow their praises fill the skyThou hast washed us with Thy bloodThou hast washed us with Thy bloodThou hast washed us with Thy bloodThou art worthy Lamb of God

Real Key Bb F1. Let us love and sing and wonderGm Eb FLet us praise the Savior’s nameBb FHe has hushed the law’s loud thunderGm EbHe has quenched Mount Sinai’s flame Gm EbHe has washed us with His blood Gm EbHe has washed us with His blood Gm EbHe has washed us with His blood F Bb F Gm EbHe has brought us nigh to God

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Lo, He Comes with Clouds DescendingPublic Domain. Words: Charles Wesley, Martin Madan, Joseph Swain (verse 3) and John Cennick (verse 4). Music: Darwin Jordan.

E A E1. Lo! He comes with clouds descending,E A BOnce for our salvation, slain;E A EThousand thousand saints attending,E A BSwell the triumph of His train:A E A BHallelujah! Hallelujah!A E B A E A EGod appears on earth to reign.

2. Every eye shall now behold HimRobed in dreadful majesty;Those who set at naught and sold Him,Pierced and nailed Him to the tree,Deeply wailing, deeply wailing,Shall the true Messiah see.

3. Lo! He comes in glory shiningSaints arise and meet your kingGlorious captain of salvation“Welcome welcome” hear them singShouts of triumph, shouts of triumphMake the heavens with echoes ring

4. Now redemption, long expected,See in solemn pomp appear;All His saints, by man rejected,Now shall meet Him in the air:Hallelujah! Hallelujah!See the day of God appear!

5. Yea, amen! Let all adore Thee,High on Thine eternal throne;Savior, take the power and glory,Claim the kingdom for Thine own;O come quickly! O come quickly!Hallelujah! Come, Lord, come!

Lo, He Comes with Clouds Descending©2001 Detuned Radio Music (ASCAP). Words: Charles Wesley, Martin Madan, Joseph Swain (verse 2) and John Cennick (verse 3). Music: Matthew Smith.

Capo IIIEm7 A D1. Every eye shall then behold HimG A D Robed in dreadful majesty;G A D Those who set at naught and sold Him,G A Pierced and nailed Him to the tree,G Bm E Deeply wailing, deeply wailing,G A G Shall the true Messiah see.

Em7 ACH: Lo! He comes with clouds descending,

Em7 AOnce for favored sinners, slain; Em7 AThousand thousand saints attending, Em7 ASwell the triumph of His train: G BmHallelujah! Hallelujah! G DGod appears on earth to reign.

2. Lo! He comes in glory shiningSaints arise and meet your kingGlorious captain of salvation“Welcome welcome” hear them singShouts of triumph, shouts of triumphMake the heavens with echoes ring

3. Now redemption, long expected,See in solemn pomp appear;All His saints, by man rejected,Now shall meet Him in the air:Hallelujah! Hallelujah!See the day of God appear!

(Repeat chorus)

Paul Eckberg, 01/03/-1,
Songbook says “our salvation”
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4. Yea, amen! Let all adore Thee,High on Thine eternal throne;Savior, take the power and glory,Claim the kingdom for Thine own;O come quickly! O come quickly!Hallelujah! Come, Lord, come!Come, Lord, Come!

(Repeat chorus)

Real KeyGm7 C F1. Every eye shall then behold HimBb C F Robed in dreadful majesty;Bb C F Those who set at naught and sold Him,Bb C Pierced and nailed Him to the tree,Bb Dm G Deeply wailing, deeply wailing,Bb C Bb Shall the true Messiah see.

Gm7 CCH: Lo! He comes with clouds descending,

Gm7 COnce for favored sinners, slain; Gm7 CThousand thousand saints attending, Gm7 CSwell the triumph of His train: Bb DmHallelujah! Hallelujah! Bb FGod appears on earth to reign.

Paul Eckberg, 01/03/-1,
Songbook says “our salvation”
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Lord, Thou Hast Searched Me (Psalm 139)Public Domain. Words: Scottish Psalter. Music: Wittenberg Gesangbuch (arr. Stephen Barnes).

Capo III G C Am G1. Lord, Thou hast searched me and dost

know C F G CWhere’er I rest, where’er I go; C G CThou knowest all that I have planned, Am C GAnd all my ways are in Thy hand.

2. My words from Thee I cannot hide;I feel Thy power on every side;O, wondrous knowledge, awful might,Unfathomed depth, unmeasured height!

3. Where can I go apart from Thee,Or whither from Thy presence flee?In heaven? It is Thy dwelling fair;In death’s abode? Lo, Thou art there.

4. If I the wings of morning take,And far away my dwelling make,The hand that leadeth me is Thine,And my support Thy pow’r divine.

5. If deepest darkness cover me,The darkness hideth not from Thee;To Thee both night and day are bright,The darkness shineth as the light.

Real Key Bb Eb Cm Bb1. Lord, Thou hast searched me and dost

know Eb Ab Bb EbWhere’er I rest, where’er I go; Eb Bb EbThou knowest all that I have planned, Cm Eb BbAnd all my ways are in Thy hand.

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Lord, Speak to Me©1999 Eric Ashley Music. Words: Francis Havergal Music: Eric Ashley.

G C G/B D1. Lord, speak to me that I may speak G DIn living echoes of Thy tone; C D G EmAs Thou hast sought, so let me seek C D G C G/B D

G C G/B DThy erring children lost and lone.

2. O lead me, Lord, that I may leadThe wandering and the wavering feet;O feed me, Lord, that I may feedThy hungering ones with manna sweet.

3. O teach me, Lord, that I may teachThe precious things Thou dost impart;And wing my words, that they may reachThe hidden depths of many a heart.

4. O fill me with Thy fullness, Lord,Until my very heart o’erflowIn kindling thought and glowing word,Thy love to tell, Thy praise to show.

5. O use me, Lord, use even me,Just as Thou wilt, when, and where,Until Thy blessed face I see,Thy rest, Thy joy, Thy glory share.

END: Lord speak to me that I may speakIn living echoes of Thy tone.

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Love Constraining to Obedience©1998 Kevin Twit Music. Words: William Cowper. Music: Kevin Twit.

E C#m B E/G# A B E C#m B

CH: To see the Law by Christ fulfilled, E/G# A BTo hear His pardoning voice, E C#m BChanges a slave into a child A A/C# BAnd duty into choice.

E B C#m1. No strength of nature can suffice A ETo serve the Lord aright B C#mAnd what she has, she misapplies, A F#m G#m A BFor want of clearer light.

(Repeat chorus)

2. How long beneath the Law I layIn bondage and distressI toiled the precept to obey,But toiled without success.

(Repeat chorus)

3. Then to abstain from outward sinWas more than I could doNow if I feel its power withinI feel I hate it too.

(Repeat chorus)

4. Then all my servile works were done,A righteousness to raiseNow, freely chosen in the Son,I freely choose His ways.

(Repeat chorus)

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Man of Sorrows©2002 Phelps Anderson Music / Jim Hitch Music. Words: Philip Bliss. Music: Phelps Anderson and Jim Hitch.

Capo IV D/F# G A G1. Man of Sorrows! What a nameBm Em D/F# GFor the Son of God, Who cameD/F# G A A/C# DRuined sinners to reclaim.A/C# Bm A/C# DHallelujah! What a Savior! Bm A/C# DHallelujah! What a Savior!

2. Bearing shame and scoffing rude,In my place condemned He stood;Sealed my pardon with His blood.Hallelujah! What a Savior!Hallelujah! What a Savior!

3. Guilty, vile, and helpless we;Spotless Lamb of God was He;Full atonement! Can it be?Hallelujah! What a Savior!Hallelujah! What a Savior!

4. Lifted up was He to die;“It is finished!” was His cry;Now in heaven exalted high.Hallelujah! What a Savior!Hallelujah! What a Savior!

5. When He comes, our glorious King,All His ransomed home to bring,Then anew His song we’ll sing:Hallelujah! What a Savior!Hallelujah! What a Savior!

Real Key F#/A# B C# B1. Man of Sorrows! What a nameD#m G#m F#/A# BFor the Son of God, Who cameF#/A# B C# C#/E# F#Ruined sinners to reclaim.C#/E# D#m C#/E# F#Hallelujah! What a Savior! D#m C#/E# F#Hallelujah! What a Savior!

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May the Mind of Christ, My SaviorPublic Domain. Words: Kate Wilkinson. Music: A. Cyril Barham-Gould.

C F Am G1. May the mind of Christ, my Savior,C G/B Am D D/F# GLive in me from day to day,C F Am GBy His love and power controllingC G CAll I do and say.

2. May the Word of God dwell richlyIn my heart from hour to hour,So that all may see I triumphOnly through His power.

3. May the peace of God, my Father,Rule my life in everything.That I may be calm to comfortSick and sorrowing.

4. May the love of Jesus fill me,As the waters fill the sea;Him exalting, self abasingThis is victory.

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Mercy Speaks by Jesus’ Blood©2002 Niphon Music (ASCAP) / Same Old dress Music, Inc. (ASCAP). Words: William Gadsby. Music: Derek Webb and Sandra McCracken.

Capo ID G/B Cadd9D G/B C D1. Mercy speaks by Jesus’ blood; G/B Cadd9 DHear and sing, ye sons of God; G/B C DJustice satisfied indeed; G/B Cadd9 DChrist has full atonement made.

2. Jesus’ blood speaks loud and sweet;Here all Deity can meet,And, without a jarring voice,Welcome Zion to rejoice,Welcome Zion to rejoice.

A Cadd9CH: “All her debts were cast on Me,

G DAnd she must and shall go free. A Cadd9“All her debts were cast on Me, G And she must and shall go free.

D | G/B C | D | G/B Cadd9

3. Peace of conscience, peace with God,We obtain through Jesus’ blood;Jesus’ blood speaks solid rest;We believe, and we are blest.We believe, and we are blest.

(Repeat chorus)

Am CBR: Should the law against her roar,

G FJesus’ blood still speaks with power, Am C“All her debts were cast on Me,

G D And she must and shall go free. G/B Cadd9 D

G/B C DShe must and shall go free.”

(Repeat chorus twice)

TAG: “And she must and shall go free,And she must and shall go free,And she must and shall go free.”

Real KeyEb Ab/C Dbadd9Eb Ab/C Db Eb1. Mercy speaks by Jesus’ blood; Ab/C Dbadd9 EbHear and sing, ye sons of God; Ab/C Db EbJustice satisfied indeed; Ab/C Dbadd9 EbChrist has full atonement made.

Bb Dbadd9CH: “All her debts were cast on Me,

Ab EbAnd she must and shall go free. Bb Dbadd9“All her debts were cast on Me, Ab And she must and shall go free.

Eb | Ab/C Db | Eb | Ab/C Dbadd9

Bbm DbBR: Should the law against her roar,

Ab GbJesus’ blood still speaks with power, Bbm Db“All her debts were cast on Me, Ab Eb

Ab/C Dbadd9 EbAnd she must and shall go free. Ab/C Db EbShe must and shall go free.”

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More Love to Thee, O ChristPublic Domain. Words: Elizabeth Prentiss. Music: William Doane.

E C#m A Bsus4 B

1. More love to Thee, O Christ, more love to Thee!

E C#m A B EHear Thou the prayer I make on bended

knee.A E B EThis is my earnest plea: More love, O

Christ, to Thee;A E B EMore love to Thee, more love to Thee!

2. Once earthly joy I craved, sought peace and rest;

Now Thee alone I seek, give what is best.This all my prayer shall be: More love, O

Christ to Thee;More love to Thee, more love to Thee!

3. Then shall my latest breath whisper Thy praise;

This be the parting cry my heart shall raise;This still its prayer shall be: More love, O

Christ to Thee;More love to Thee, more love to Thee!

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My Faith Looks up to Thee© Bobby Guy Music. Words: Ray Palmer.

Capo 1G Em1. My faith looks up to Thee,A C Thou Lamb of Calvary,G Savior divine!Em D Dadd9 Now hear me while I pray,C A Take all my guilt away,C G/BO let me from this dayG/B A C Be wholly Thine!

2. May Thy rich grace impartStrength to my fainting heart,My zeal inspire!As Thou hast died for me,O may my love to Thee,Pure warm, and changeless be,A living fire!

3. While life’s dark maze I tread,And griefs around me spread,Be Thou my guide;Bid darkness turn to day,Wipe sorrow’s tears away,Nor let me ever strayFrom Thee aside.

4. When ends life’s transient dream,When death’s cold sullen streamShall o’er me roll;Blessed Savior, then in love,Fear and distrust remove;O bear me safe above,A ransomed soul!

Real KeyAb Fm1. My faith looks up to Thee,Bb Db Thou Lamb of Calvary,Ab Savior divine!Fm Eb Ebadd9 Now hear me while I pray,Db Bb Take all my guilt away,Db Ab/CO let me from this dayAb/C Bb Db Be wholly Thine!

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My God, My Father, Blissful Name©2002 Velveteen Songs. Words: Anne Steele. Music: Katy Bowser.

D A D1. My God, my Father, blissful nameG A D Oh may I call Thee mine?D A D May I with sweet assurance claimEm A D A portion so divine?Em A D This only can my fears controlEm A And bid my sorrows fly;D A D What harm can ever reach my soulG A Beneath my Father’s eye?

2. Whate’er Thy providence deniesI calmly would resignFor Thou art just, and good, and wiseO bend my will to ThineWhate’er Thy sacred will ordainsO give me strength to bear;And let me know my Father reignsAnd trust His tender care

3. If pain and sickness rend this frameAnd life almost departIs not Thy mercy still the sameTo cheer my drooping heartIf cares and sorrows me surroundTheir power why should I fear?My inward peace they cannot woundIf Thou, my God, art near

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My Jesus, I Love TheePublic Domain. Words: William Featherstone. Music: Adoniram Gordon.

D G D A D

1. My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine;

D G D A DFor Thee all the follies of sin I resign. D G A D G

Asus AMy gracious Redeemer, my Savior art

Thou; D G D D/C# Bm Bm/A G A DIf ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.

2. I love Thee because Thou hast first loved me,

And purchased my pardon on Calvary’s tree.

I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow;

If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus ’tis now.

3. I’ll love Thee in life, and I’ll love Thee in death,

I’ll praise Thee as long as Thou lendest me breath;

And say when the death dew lies cold on my brow,

If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus ’tis now.

4. In mansions of glory and endless delight,

I’ll ever adore Thee in Heaven so bright;And sing with the glittering crown on my

brow;If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus ’tis now.

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My Maker and My King©2001 Parson John Publishing (ASCAP). Words: Anne Steele. Music: Brian Moss.

G Bm1. My Maker and my King, Em Cmaj7To Thee my all I owe; D CThy sovereign bounty is the spring Em D CWhence all my blessings flow; D EmThy sovereign bounty is the spring C D G Bm Em

Cmaj7Whence all my blessings flow.

2. The creature of Thy handOn Thee alone I live;My God, Thy benefits demandMore praise than I can give.My God, Thy benefits demandMore praise than I can give.

3. Lord, what can I impartWhen all is Thine before?Thy love demands a thankful heart;The gift, alas! how poor.Thy love demands a thankful heart;The gift, alas! how poor.

4. O! Let Thy grace inspireMy soul with strength divine;Let every word and each desireAnd all my days be Thine.Let every word and each desireAnd all my days be Thine.

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Not What My Hands Have Done©2001 Kevin Twit Music. Words: Horatius Bonar. Music: Kevin Twit.

Capo IVAm Am/G1. Not what my hands have done F C C/BCan save my guilty soul;Am Am/G F Not what my toiling flesh has borne GCan make my spirit whole.F G Not what I feel or do Am Am/GCan give me peace with God;F G Not all my prayers,F G And sighs and tearsF G Am Am/G F G Can bear my awful load.

2. Thy work alone, O Christ,Can ease this weight of sinThy blood alone O Lamb of God,Can give me peace within.Thy love to me O God,Not mine, O Lord, to TheeCan rid me ofThis dark unrest,And set my spirit free!

3. Thy grace alone, O God,To me can pardon speak;Thy power alone O Son of God,Can this sore bondage break.No other work, save Thine,No other blood will do,No strength save that,Which is divine,Can bear me safely through.

4. I bless the Christ of God;I rest on love divine;And with unfaltering lip and heart,I call this Savior mine.His cross dispels each doubt,I bury in His tombMy unbelief,And all my fear, Each lingering shade of gloom.

5. I praise the God of grace,I trust His truth and mightHe calls me His, I call Him mine,My God, my joy, my light’Tis He Who saveth me,And freely pardon givesI love becauseHe loveth me,I live because He lives!

Real KeyC#m C#m/B1. Not what my hands have done A E E/D#Can save my guilty soul;C#m C#m/B A Not what my toiling flesh has borne BCan make my spirit whole.A B Not what I feel or do C#m C#m/BCan give me peace with God;A B Not all my prayers,A B And sighs and tearsA B C#m C#m/B A B Can bear my awful load.

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Nothing but the Blood.Public Domain. Words and music: Robert Lowry.

E1. What can wash away my sin?E B ENothing but the blood of Jesus;EWhat can make me whole again?E B ENothing but the blood of Jesus.

ECH: Oh! Precious is the flow

B A BThat makes me white as snow;ENo other fount I know,E B ENothing but the blood of Jesus.

2. For my pardon, this I see,Nothing but the blood of Jesus;For my cleansing, this my plea,Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

(Repeat chorus)

3. Nothing can for sin atone,Nothing but the blood of JesusNaught of good that I have done,Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

(Repeat chorus)

4. This is all my hope and peace,Nothing but the blood of Jesus;This is all my righteousness,Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

(Repeat chorus)

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Oh Christ, Our King, Creator, Lord©1997 Stephen Barnes Music. Words: Gregory the Great. Music: Stephen Barnes.

Capo II Low E OpenD A7 Asus A7 D

A7 Asus A71. Oh Christ, our King, Crea—tor, LordD A7 Asus A7 D A7

Asus A7 Savior of all who trust Thy wordG A To them who seek Thee ever nearG A Asus A7 D A7

Asus A7 Now to our praises bend Thine ear

2. In Thy dear cross a grace is foundIt flows from every streaming woundWhose power our inbred sin controlsBreaks the firm bond and frees our souls

3. Thou didst create the stars of nightYet Thou hast veiled in flesh Thy lightHast deigned a mortal form to wearA mortal’s painful lot to bear

4. When Thou didst hang upon the treeThe quaking earth acknowledged TheeWhen Thou didst there yield up Thy breathThe world grew dark as shades of death

5. No in the Father’s glory highGreat Conqueror never more to dieUs by Thy mighty power defendAnd reign through ages without end

TAG: And reign through ages without endAnd reign through ages without end

Real KeyE B7 Bsus B7 E

B7 Bsus B71. Oh Christ, our King, Crea—tor, LordE B7 Bsus B7 E B7

Bsus B7 Savior of all who trust Thy wordA B To them who seek Thee ever nearA B Bsus B7 E B7

Bsus B7 Now to our praises bend Thine ear

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O Come and Mourn with Me Awhile©1999 Eric Ashley Music. Words: Frederick Faber. Music: Eric Ashley.

C G/B Am Em1. O come and mourn with me awhile, F G C GO come ye to the Savior’s side C G/B Am EmO come, together let us mourn, F G CJesus our Lord is crucified.

2. Seven times He spake seven words of love;

And all three hours His silence criedFor mercy on the souls of men;Jesus our Lord is crucified.

G F CCH: O love of God! O sin of man!

Am G/B

In this dread act Your strength is tried; C G/B Am EmAnd victory remains with love; F G CJesus our Lord is crucified!

3. O break, O break, hard heart of mine!Thy weak self-love and guilty prideHis Pilate and His Judas were:Jesus our Lord is crucified.

4. A broken heart, a fount of tears,Ask, and they will not be denied;A broken heart love’s cradle is:Jesus our Lord is crucified.

(Repeat chorus)

TAG: And victory remains with love;Jesus our Lord is crucified!

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O Day of Rest and Gladness©1997 Christopher Miner Music. Words: Christopher Wordsworth. Music: Christopher Miner.

E B E1. O day of rest and gladness, A B EO day of joy and light, E B EO balm of care and sadness, A B EMost beautiful, most bright: B EOn Thee, the high and lowly, C#m AThrough ages joined in tune, B ASing holy, holy, holy, B A B ETo the great God Triune.

2. On Thee, at the creation,The light first had its birth;On Thee, for our salvation,Christ rose from depths of earth;On Thee, our Lord, victorious,The Spirit sent from heav’n,And thus on Thee, most glorious,A triple light was giv’n.

3. Thou art a port protectedFrom storms that round us rise;A garden intersectedWith streams of paradise;Thou art a cooling fountainIn life’s dry dreary sand;From Thee, like Pisgah’s mountain,We view our promised land.

4. Today on weary nationsThe heav’nly manna falls;To holy convocationsThe silver trumpet calls,Where gospel light is glowingWith pure and radiant beams,And living water flowing,With soul-refreshing streams.

5. New graces ever gainingFrom this, our day of rest,We reach the rest remainingTo spirits of the blessed.To Holy Ghost be praises,To Father, and to Son;The church her voice upraisesTo Thee, blessed Three in One.

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O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing©1999 Kevin Twit Music. Words: Charles Wesley. Music: Kevin Twit.

E G D A1. O for a thousand tongues to singE D G A My great Redeemer’s praise,E G D A The glories of my God and King, E D A G E The triumphs of His grace!E G D A E G D A

2. My gracious Master and my God,Assist me to proclaim,To spread through all the earth abroadThe honors of Thy Name.

G DCH: O for a thousand tongues

G(O for a thousand tongues) DO for a thousand tongues G(O for a thousand tongues) A G E O for a thousand tongues to sing

E G D A E G D A

3. Jesus! The Name that charms our fears,That bids our sorrows cease;’Tis music in the sinner’s ears,’Tis life, and health, and peace.

4. He breaks the power of canceled sin,He sets the prisoner free;His blood can make the foulest clean,His blood availed for me.

(Repeat chorus)

5. He speaks, and, listening to His voice,New life the dead receive,The mournful, broken hearts rejoice,The humble poor believe.

6. Hear Him, ye deaf; His praise, ye dumb,Your loosened tongues employ;Ye blind, behold your Savior come,And leap, ye lame, for joy

(Repeat chorus)

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O God, Our Help in Ages PastPublic Domain. Words: Isaac Watts. Music: William Croft.

G Em D/F# G1. O God, our help in a——ges past, G/B A/C# DOur hope for years to come, G D Em B7Our shelter from the stormy blast,C G D GAnd our eternal home!

2. Beneath the shadow of Thy throneThy saints have dwelt secure;Sufficient is Thine arm alone,And our defense is sure.

3. Before the hills in order stood,Or earth received her frame,From everlasting Thou art God,To endless years the same.

4. Thy word commands our flesh to dust:“Return, ye sons of men!”All nations rose from earth at firstAnd turn to earth again.

5. A thousand ages in Thy sightAre like an evening gone;Short as the watch that ends the nightBefore the rising sun.

6. O God our help in ages past,Our hope for years to come,Be Thou our guard while troubles last,And our eternal home.

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O Lord, Our Lord, in All the Earth (Psalm 8)©2000 Ian Fitchuk Music. Words: Scottish Psalter. Music: Ian Fitchuk.

Capo IID A Bm A Gm1. O Lord, our Lord, in all the earth, D Bm AHow excellent Thy Name!D A Bm A G Thy glory Thou has spread afarG A DIn all the starry frame.

A Bm G AREF: Lord, our Lord, in all the earth,

D G AHow great is Thy Name! Bm G AThine the Name of matchless worth, G A BmExcellent in all the earthA G A D A Bm G G A DHow great is Thy Name!

2. From lips of children, Thou, O Lord,Has mighty strength ordained,That adversaries should be stilledAnd vengeful foes restrained.

(Refrain)

3. When I regard the wondrous heavens,Thy handiwork on high,The moon and stars ordained by Thee,O what is man, I cry.

(Refrain)

4. O what is man, in Thy regardTo hold so large a place,And what the son of man, that ThouDost visit him with grace

(Refrain)

5. On man Thy wisdom has bestowedA power well nigh divine;With honor Thou has crowned his headWith glory like to Thine.

(Refrain)

6. Thy mighty works and wondrous graceThy glory, Lord, proclaim.O Lord, our Lord, in all the earth,How excellent Thy Name!

(Refrain)

Real KeyE B C#m B Am1. O Lord, our Lord, in all the earth, E C#m BHow excellent Thy Name!E B C#m B A Thy glory Thou has spread afarA B EIn all the starry frame.

B C#m A BREF: Lord, our Lord, in all the earth,

E A BHow great is Thy Name! C#m A BThine the Name of matchless worth, A B C#mExcellent in all the earthB A B E B C#m A A B EHow great is Thy Name!

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O Love Incomprehensible©2001 Kevin Twit Music. Words: Augustus Toplady (chorus and verse 3) Anne Steele. Music: Kevin Twit.

Drop D D D/B D/C D/BCH: O Love incomprehensible D D/B D/C D/B

That made Thee bleed for me D D/B D/C D/B

The Judge of all has suffered death D D/B D/C D/B D

To set His prisoner free

G A1. What pain what soul-oppressing painG A The Great Redeemer boreG A While bloody sweat like drops of rainG A/E A/F# A/G# A Distilled from every pore!

(Repeat chorus)

2. Arraigned at Pilate’s shameful bar,Unparalleled disgrace!See spotless innocence appearIn guilt’s detested place

(Repeat chorus)

3. The spotless Savior lived for me,And died upon the mountThe obedience of His life and death,Is placed to my account!

(Repeat chorus)

4. “’Tis finished!” now aloud He cries,No more the Law requiresAnd now, amazing sacrifice,The Lord of Life expires!

(Repeat chorus)

5. On Thee alone my hope relies,Beneath Thy cross I fallMy Lord, my Life, my Sacrifice,My Savior and my All!

(Repeat chorus)

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O Love that Will Not Let Me Go©1997 Christopher Miner Music. Words: George Matheson. Music: Christopher Miner.

Capo IV G D C G G/F#1. O Love that will not let me go, Em D/F# G C DI rest my weary soul in thee; G D C G G/F#I give thee back the life I owe, Em D/F# G C DThat in thine ocean depths its flow Am Em D D/C D/B DMay richer, fuller be.

2. 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 dayMay brighter, fairer be.

3. 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.

4. 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 redLife that shall endless be.

Real Key B F# E B B/A#1. O Love that will not let me go, G#m F#/A# B E F#I rest my weary soul in thee; B F# E B B/A#I give thee back the life I owe, G#m F#/A# B E F#That in thine ocean depths its flow C#m G#m F# F#/E F#/D# F#May richer, fuller be.

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O Sacred Head, Now WoundedPublic Domain. Words: Bernard of Clairvaux (trans. James W. Alexander). Music: Johann Walther (adapt. Hans Hassler).

D A/C# Bm E A1. O sacred Head, now wounded,E/G# F#m C#m F#mWith grief and shame weighed down,A/C# D A/C# Bm E ANow scornful——ly surroundedE/G# F#m C#m F#mWith thorns, Thine only crown; D E AO sacred Head, what glory D A/C# Bm F#What bliss ’til now was Thine Bm A/C# B/D# EYet though despised and gor—yA/C# D E AI joy to call Thee mine

2. What Thou, my Lord, hast suffered,Was all for sinners’ gain;Mine, mine was the transgression,But Thine the deadly pain.Lo, here I fall, my Savior!’Tis I deserve Thy place;Look on me with Thy favor,Vouchsafe me to Thy grace.

3. The joy can never be spoken,Above all joys beside,When in Thy body brokenI thus with safety hide.My Lord of Life, desiringThy glory now to see,Beside Thy cross expiring,I’d breathe my soul to Thee.

4. What language shall I borrowTo praise Thee, heavenly friend,For this my dying sorrow,Thy pity without end?Lord make me Thine forever,Nor let me faithless proveOh let me never, neverAbuse such dying love

5. Forbid that I should leave TheeO Jesus leave not me!By faith I would receive TheeThy blood can make me freeWhen strength and comfort languishAnd I must hence departRelease me then from anguishBy Thine own wounded heart

6. Be near when I am dyingOh show Thy cross to meAnd for my succor flyingCome Lord and set me freeThese eyes new faith receivingFrom Jesus shall not moveFor he who dies believingDies safely, through Thy love

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O the Deep, Deep Love of JesusPublic Domain. Words: Samuel Trevor Francis. Music: Welsh melody (adapt. Thomas John Williams).

Em B C B Em1. O the deep, deep love of Jesus,G B Em Am B EmVast, unmeasured, boundless, free!Em B C B EmRolling as a mighty oceanG B Am B EmIn its fullness o—ver me!G D Em BUnderneath me, all around me,Em Am Em Am BIs the current of Thy loveEm B C B EmLeading onward, leading homewardG B Em Am B EmTo Thy glorious rest above!

2. O the deep, deep love of Jesus,Spread His praise from shore to shore!How He loveth, ever loveth,Changeth never, nevermore!How He watches o’er His loved ones,Died to call them all His own;How for them He intercedeth,Watcheth o’er them from the throne!

3. O the deep, deep love of Jesus,Love of every love the best!’Tis an ocean vast of blessing,’Tis a haven sweet of rest!O the deep, deep love of Jesus,’Tis a heaven of heavens to me;And it lifts me up to glory,For it lifts me up to Thee!

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O Word of God Incarnate© Bobby Guy Music. Words: William How. Music: Bobby Guy.

Bm G1. O Word of God incarnate,Em Asus A O wisdom from on high,Bm G O truth unchanged, unchanging,Em Am A O light of our dark sky;G Em We praise Thee for the radianceG A That from the hallowed page,G Em A lantern to our footsteps,A F#7 (add11)/A G/AShines on from age to age.A(VI) A F#m7(add11)/A G/A A(VI)

2. The church from her dear Master,Received the gift divine,And still the light she lifteth,O’er all the earth to shine.It is the golden casketWhere gems of truth are stored;It is the heav’n-drawn pictureOf Christ, the living Word.

3. It floateth like a bannerBefore God’s host unfurled;It shineth like a beaconAbove the darkling world.It is the chart and compassThat o’er life’s surging sea,’Mid mists and rocks and quick sands,Still guides, O Christ, to Thee.

4. O make Thy church, dear Savior,A lamp of purest gold,To bear before the nationsThy true light as of old.O teach Thy wand’ring pilgrimsBy this their path to trace,’Til, clouds and darkness ended,They see Thee face to face.

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O Worship the KingPublic Domain. Words: Robert Grant. Music: Johann Haydn (arr. William Gardner).

D Bm G A1. O worship the King, all glorious above, D Bm G A DAnd gratefully sing His power and His love; A A/G A7/G

A7Our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of

Days, D Bm G A DPavilioned in splendor, and girded with

praise.

2. O tell of His might, O sing of His grace,Whose robe is the light, Whose canopy

space,Whose chariots of wrath the deep

thunderclouds form,And dark is His path on the wings of the

storm.

3. Thy bountiful care, what tongue can recite?

It breathes in the air, it shines in the light;It streams from the hills, it descends to the

plain,And sweetly distills in the dew and the rain.

4. Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail,In Thee do we trust, nor find Thee to fail;Thy mercies how tender, how firm to the

end,Our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and

Friend.

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On Jordan’s Stormy Banks I Stand©1997 Christopher Miner Music. Words: Samuel Stennett. Music: Christopher Miner.

Capo II Low E Open D G D1. On Jordan’s stormy banks I stand, D AAnd cast a wishful eye D G DTo Canaan’s fair and happy land, D Asus A DWhere my possessions lie.

2. All o’er those wide extended plains,Shines one eternal day;There God the Son forever reigns,And scatters night away.

D ACH: I am bound (I am bound) I am bound (I

am bound) G A DI am bound for promised land, D AI am bound (I am bound) I am bound (I

am bound) G A DI am bound for promised land.

3. No chilling winds nor poisonous breathCan reach that healthful shore;Sickness, sorrow, pain and death,Are felt and feared no more.

(Repeat chorus)

4. When shall I reach that happy place,And be forever blessed?When shall I see my Father’s face,And in His bosom rest?

(Repeat chorus)

Real Key E A E1. On Jordan’s stormy banks I stand, E BAnd cast a wishful eye E A ETo Canaan’s fair and happy land, E Bsus B EWhere my possessions lie.

E BCH: I am bound (I am bound) I am bound (I

am bound) A B EI am bound for promised land, E BI am bound (I am bound) I am bound (I

am bound) A B EI am bound for promised land.

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Out of the Deep I Call©2001 Brian T. Murphy Music. Words: Henry Baker. Music: Brian Murphy.

Capo IG D Cadd91. Out of the deep I callG D Cadd9 To Thee, O Lord, to Thee.Em D Cadd9 Before Thy throne of grace I fall;Am D Em Be merciful to me,Am D Cadd9 Be merciful to me.

2. Out of the deep I cry,The woeful deep of sin,Of evil done in days gone by,Of evil now within,Of evil now within;

3. Out of the deep of fear And dread of coming shame;All night ’til morning watch is nearI plead the precious name,I plead the precious name.

4. Lord, there is mercy now,As ever was, with Thee.Before Thy throne of grace I bow;Be merciful to me,Be merciful to me,

TAG: Be merciful to me,Be merciful to me.

Real KeyAb Eb Dbadd91. Out of the deep I callAb Eb Dbadd9 To Thee, O Lord, to Thee.Fm Eb Dbadd9 Before Thy throne of grace I fall;Bbm Eb Fm Be merciful to me,Bbm Eb Dbadd9 Be merciful to me.

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Poor Sinner, Dejected with Fear©2001 MPJ Music / Velveteen Songs. Words: William Gadsby. Music: Katy Bowser and Matthew Perryman Jones.

Capo V G B7 Em C1. Poor sinner, dejected with fear, G B7 Em CUnbosom thy mind to the Lamb;C/B Am G/B CNo wrath on His brow He does wear, Am G D/F#Nor will He poor mourners condemn; G B7 Em CHis arm of omnipotent grace G B7 Em CIs able and willing to save;C/B Am G/B CA sweet and a permanent peace Am G D/F# G G D C G D CHe’ll freely and faithfully give.

2. Come just as thou art, with thy woe,Fall down at the feet of the Lamb;He will not, He cannot say, “Go”,But surely will take out thy stainA fountain is opened for sin,And thousands its virtues have provedHe’ll take thee, and plunge thee therein,And wash thee from filth in His blood.

3. The soul that on Jesus relies,He’ll never, no never deceive;He freely and faithfully givesMore blessings than we can conceive;Yea, down to old age He will keep,Nor will He forsake us at last;He knows and is known by His sheep;They’re His, and He will hold them fast.

Real Key C E7 Am F1. Poor sinner, dejected with fear, C E7 Am FUnbosom thy mind to the Lamb;F/E Dm C/E FNo wrath on His brow He does wear, Dm C G/BNor will He poor mourners condemn; C E7 Am FHis arm of omnipotent grace C E7 Am FIs able and willing to save;F/E Dm C/E FA sweet and a permanent peace Dm C G/B C G F C G FHe’ll freely and faithfully give.

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Praise, My Soul, the King of HeavenPublic Domain. Words: Henry Lyte. Music: John Goss.

D A D/F# G D1. Praise, my soul, the King of heaven;G D G Bm Em ATo His feet thy tribute bring.F# Bm A/C# Esus ERansomed, healed, restored, forgiv—en,F#m E A D E7 AWho like me His praise should sing?D G Praise Him, praise Him, Bm Gpraise Him, praise Him,Bm G Asus A DPraise the everlast—ing King.

2. Praise Him for His grace and favorTo our fathers in distress.Praise Him still the same forever,Slow to chide, and swift to bless.Praise Him, praise Him,

praise Him, praise Him,Glorious in His faithfulness.

3. Frail as summer’s flower we flourishBlows the wind and it is goneBut while mortals rise and perishGod endures unchanging onPraise Him, praise Him,

praise Him, praise Him,Praise the high eternal One

4. Fatherlike He tends and spares us;Well our feeble frame He Knows.In His hands He gently bears us,Rescues us from all our foes.Praise Him, praise Him,

praise Him, praise Him,Widely as His mercy goes.

5. Angels help us to adore Him;Ye behold Him face to face;Sun and moon, bow down before Him,Dwellers all in time and space.Praise Him, praise Him,

praise Him, praise Him,Praise with us the God of grace.

6. Frail as summer’s flower we flourishBlows the wind and it is goneBut while mortals rise and perishGod endures, unchanging onPraise Him, praise Him,

praise Him, praise Him,Praise the high eternal One.

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Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven©1997 Christopher Miner Music. Words: Henry Lyte. Music: Christopher Miner.

Capo IC D G Em1. Praise, my soul, the King of heaven;C D C D G To His feet thy tribute bring.C D G Em Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,C D C D G Who like me His praise should sing?C D C D Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, praise Him,C D C D G Praise the everlasting King.C D C D Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, praise Him,C D C D G Praise the everlasting King.

2. Praise Him for His grace and favorTo our fathers in distress.Praise Him still the same forever,Slow to chide, and swift to bless.Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, praise Him,Glorious in His faithfulness.Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, praise

Him,Glorious in His faithfulness.

3. Frail as summer’s flower we flourishBlows the wind and it is goneBut while mortals rise and perishGod endures unchanging onPraise Him, praise Him, praise Him, praise Him,Praise the high eternal OnePraise Him, praise Him, praise Him, praise Him,Praise the high eternal One

4. Fatherlike He tends and spares us;Well our feeble frame He Knows.In His hands He gently bears us,Rescues us from all our foes.Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, praise Him,Widely as His mercy goes.

Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, praise Him,Widely as His mercy goes.

5. Angels help us to adore Him;Ye behold Him face to face;Sun and moon, bow down before Him,Dwellers all in time and space.Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, praise Him,Praise with us the God of grace.Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, praise Him,Praise with us the God of grace.

6. Frail as summer’s flower we flourishBlows the wind and it is goneBut while mortals rise and perishGod endures, unchanging onPraise Him, praise Him, praise Him, praise Him,Praise the high eternal One.Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, praise Him,Praise the high eternal One.

TAG: Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, praise Him,

Praise the high eternal One.

Real KeyDb Eb Ab Fm1. Praise, my soul, the King of heaven;Db Eb Db Eb Ab To His feet thy tribute bring.Db Eb Ab Fm Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,Db Eb Db Eb Ab Who like me His praise should sing?Db Eb Db Eb Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, praise Him,Db Eb Db Eb Ab Praise the everlasting King.Db Eb Db Eb Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, praise Him,Db Eb Db Eb Ab Praise the everlasting King.

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Praise to the Lord, the AlmightyPublic Domain. Words: Joachim Neander. Music: 17th century German tune.

Capo II D A1. Praise to the Lord, G A DThe Almighty, the King of creation!D AO my soul, praise Him, G A DFor He is thy health and salvation!D GAll ye who hear,D ANow to His temple draw near;Bm G A DPraise Him in glad adoration.

2. Praise to the Lord,Who over all things so wondrously

reigneth,Shelters thee under His wings,Yea, so gently sustaineth!Hast thou not seenHow all your longings have beenGranted in what He ordaineth?

3. Praise to the Lord,Who doth prosper thy work

and defend thee;Surely His goodnessAnd mercy here daily attend thee.Ponder anewWhat the Almighty can do,If with His love He befriend thee.

4. Praise to the Lord,O let all that is in me adore Him!All that hath life and breath,Come now with praises before Him.Let the AmenSound from His people again,Gladly for aye we adore Him.

Real Key E B1. Praise to the Lord, A B EThe Almighty, the King of creation!E BO my soul, praise Him, A B EFor He is thy health and salvation!E AAll ye who hear,E BNow to His temple draw near;C#m A B EPraise Him in glad adoration.

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Psalm 15©1995 Kevin Twit Music. Words: adapted by Kevin Twit). Music: Kevin Twit.

Capo V A CH: Lord who may enter?

(Who may enter?)F#m7(add11)

Lord who may dwell AIn Your house? F#m(add11)(In Your house, Lord?)

A And on Your mountain

(on Your mountain),F#m7(add11)

Your holy hill, AWho can live? F#m7(add11)(Who can live, Lord?)

Cadd91. He who is righteousG/B He who is just,Bbadd9 Speaking the truth A/C# G/B AIn his heart

(Repeat chorus)

2. Not he who slandersNor those who harmOr bring reproachOn a friend

(Repeat chorus)

3. He who despisesThose who are vileBut honors thoseWho fear the Lord

(Repeat chorus)

4. He who will stand byTrue to his wordHe who will notTake a bribe

(Repeat chorus)

5. He who is faithfulIn all of theseHe will be firm’Til the end

(Repeat chorus)

Real Key D CH: Lord who may enter?

(Who may enter?)Bm7(add11)

Lord who may dwell DIn Your house? Bm7(add11)(In Your house, Lord?)

D And on Your mountain

(on Your mountain),Bm7(add11)

Your holy hill, DWho can live? Bm7(add11)(Who can live, Lord?)

Fadd91. He who is righteousC/E He who is just,Ebadd9(no3) Speaking the truth D/F# C/E DIn his heart

(Repeat chorus)

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Psalm 73©1995 Kevin Twit Music / Mac Purdy Music. Words: Kevin Twit and Mac Purdy. Music: Kevin Twit.

D D/F# G G/B A/C#1. Surely God is goodD D/F# G G/B A/C# To all the pure in heartD D/F# G G/B A/C# But as for me, my feet had almost

slippedD D/F# G G/B A/C# I nearly lost my gripA A/G D/F# G For I envied, the arrogantBm Bm/A G G/B A/C# They are free, from my burdens

2. Surely I, in vain,Have kept my, my heart pureAnd surely they are strong and free from

trialsWhile I am so confusedThen I entered Your holy placeThen I saw their destiny

3. Surely, they’re cast downAs those on slippery groundAs dreams fade when we wake, so they

becomeCompletely swept awayIn my heart I was arrogantLike a beast before You

4. Yet always You are nearYou guide me by Your WordAnd always, my Lord God, You are my

strengthMy portion You will beYou’re my refuge, my Sovereign LordI will sing of Your awesome deeds

TAG: You’re my refuge, my Sovereign LordI will sing of Your awesome deeds

Psalm 90©1995 Kevin Twit Music. Words: adapted by Kevin Twit. Music: Kevin Twit.

Capo VG Bbadd91. Lord, Thou hast been our dwelling placeG Bbadd9

C6add9(no3) Through all the ages of our race;G Bbadd9

C6add9(no3) Before the mountains had their birth,D C6add9(no3) Or ever Thou hadst formed the earth;D C6add9(no3) From years which no beginning hadBbadd9 C6add9(no3) To years unending G Bbadd9 C6add9(no3)Thou art God,

G Bbadd9 C6add9(no3) Thou art God.

2. Thou turnest man to dust againAnd say’st “Return ye sons of men”As yesterday when past appearsSo are to Thee a thousand yearsThey, like a day, are in Thy sightYes, like a passing, watch my night, Thou

art God.

3. O teach us Lord to count our daysAnd set our heart on wisdom’s waysHow long O Lord? Return, repent!And toward Thy servants now relentEach morning fill us with Thy graceWe’ll sing for joy through all our days,

Thou art God

4. According to the days we spentBeneath affliction Thou hast sentAnd all the years we evil knewNow make us glad our joy renewThy work in all Thy servants showThy glory on their sons bestow,

Thou art God

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5. On us let there be shed abroadThe beauty of the Lord our GodOur handiwork upon us beEstablished evermore by TheeYes, let our handiwork now beEstablished by Thee, evermore,

Thou art God

TAG: Thou art God, Thou art God

Real KeyC Ebadd91. Lord, Thou hast been our dwelling placeC Ebadd9

F6add9(no3) Through all the ages of our race;C Ebadd9

F6add9(no3) Before the mountains had their birth,G F6add9(no3) Or ever Thou hadst formed the earth;G F6add9(no3) From years which no beginning hadEbadd9 F6add9(no3) To years unending C Ebadd9 F6add9(no3) Thou art God,

C Ebadd9 F6add9(no3)Thou art God.

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Psalm 97©1995 Kevin Twit Music. Words: based on the Scottish Psalter (adapt. Kevin Twit). Music: Kevin Twit.

Capo VI G G/B C D/F# GCH: God reigneth (God reigneth)

G/B C D/F#Let the earth be glad and let the isles

rejoice G G/B C D/F# G

God reigneth (God reigneth) G/B C D/F#Let the earth be glad and let the isles

rejoiceG C G/B D/F# Em

Em D1. Dark clouds encompass Him G D/F# EmIn justice He sits upon His throneEm D Fire goes before Him G D/F# C CHis foes it burns up all around

(Repeat chorus)

2. Lightning lightens up the worldThe earth she saw and shook throughoutThe mountains, they all melt like waxBefore the Lord of all the earth

(Repeat chorus)

3. The heavens proclaim His righteousness

The peoples see His glory shineAnd all who worship imagesAre put to shame with all their gods

(Repeat chorus)

4. Zion hears and sings for joyBecause of all Your judgments, LordFor You, oh Lord, are the Most HighAbove all other so-called gods

(Repeat chorus)

5. Let all who love the Lord hate sinFor He preserves His faithful onesLight is shed upon the justAnd joy upon the pure in heart

(Repeat chorus)

Real Key B B/D# E F#/A# BCH: God reigneth (God reigneth)

B/D# E F#/A#Let the earth be glad and let the isles

rejoice B B/D# E F#/A# BCH: God reigneth (God reigneth)

B/D# E F#/A#Let the earth be glad and let the isles

rejoiceB E B/D# F#/A# G#m

G#m F#1. Dark clouds encompass Him B F#/A# G#mIn justice He sits upon His throneG#m F# Fire goes before Him B F#/A# E EHis foes it burns up all around

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Psalm 121©1981 Darwin Jordan Music. Words: adapted by Darwin Jordan. Music: Darwin Jordan.

G D/F# Em1. I will lift up my eye to the mountains;F C D From whence shall my help come?G D/F# Em My help comes from the Lord,F C D Who made heaven and earth.

Em F CHe will not allow your foot to slip;

Em F CHe Who keeps you will not slumber.

Em F CBehold, He Who keeps Israel,

Em F CWill neither slumber nor sleep.

2. The Lord is your keeper,The Lord is your shade on your right hand.The sun will not smite you by day,Nor the moon by night.

The Lord will guard you from all evil;He will keep your soul.The Lord will guard your going out and

your coming inFrom this time forth and forever.

3. I will lift up my eye to the mountains;From whence shall my help come?My help comes from the Lord.

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Psalm 128©1995 Steve Casey Music. Words and music: based on the Book of Psalms and the Scottish Psalter (adapt. Steve Casey).

G E1. Blessed the man that fears JehovahG EAnd that walketh in His ways.D AThou shalt eat of thy hands’ labor;D A D E D A EAnd be prospered all thy days.

2. Like a vine with fruit aboundingIn thy house thy wife is foundAnd like olive plants, thy childrenCompassing thy table ’round

3. Lo, on him that fears JehovahShall this blessedness attendFor Jehovah, out of Zion,Shall to thee His blessings send

4. Thou shalt see Jerus’lem prosperAll thy days ’til life shall ceaseThou shalt see thy children’s childrenUnto Israel be peace.

5. Blessed the man that fears JehovahAnd that walketh in His ways.Lo, on him that fears JehovahShall this blessedness attend.

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Psalm 130©1997 Christopher Miner Music. Words: Martin Lurther. Music: Christopher Miner.

D A1. From the depths of woe I raise to Thee Bm GThe voice of lamentation; D ALord, turn a gracious ear to me Bm GAnd hear my supplication; G AIf Thou iniquities dost mark, Bm GOur secret sins and misdeeds dark,

D A GO who shall stand before Thee? A (D)(Who shall stand before Thee?) D A GO who shall stand before Thee? A (D)(Who shall stand before Thee?)

2. To wash away the crimson stain,Grace, grace alone availeth;Our works, alas! Are all in vain;In much the best life faileth;No man can glory in Thy sight,All must alike confess Thy might,

And live alone by mercy(Live alone by mercy)And live alone by mercy(Live alone by mercy)

3. Therefore my trust is in the Lord,And not in mine own merit;On Him my soul shall rest, His wordUpholds my fainting spirit;His promised mercy is my fort,My comfort and my sweet support;

I wait for it with patience(Wait for it with patience)I wait for it with patience(Wait for it with patience)

4. What though I wait the live-long night,And ’til the dawn appeareth,My heart still trusteth in His might;It doubteth not nor feareth;Do thus, O ye of Israel’s seed,Ye of the Spirit born indeed;

And wait ’til God appeareth(Wait ’til God appeareth)And wait ’til God appeareth(Wait ’til God appeareth)

5. Though great our sins and sore our woes

His grace much more aboundeth;His helping love no limit knows,Our upmost need it soundeth.Our Shepherd good and true is He,Who will at last His Israel free

From all their sin and sorrow(All their sin and sorrow)From all their sin and sorrow(All their sin and sorrow)

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Rejoice, the Lord Is KingPublic Domain. Words: Charles Wesley. Music: John Darwall.

C G/B Am Am/G1. Rejoice, the Lord is King! F Dm GYour Lord and King adore C Am DRejoice, give thanks and sing, G G D GAnd triumph evermore;

F G AmREF: Lift up your heart,

G/B F/A FLift up your voice; rejoice,C/E Dm F Gsus G CA—gain I say, rejoice!

2. The Lord Our Savior reigns,The God of truth and love;When He had purged our stainsHe took His seat above;

(Refrain)

3. His kingdom cannot fail,He rules over earth and heaven,The keys of death and hellAre to our Jesus given;

(Refrain)

4. Rejoice in glorious hope!Our Lord the Judge shall come,And take His servantsUp to their eternal home.

(Refrain)

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Sometimes a Light Surprises©2001 Kevin Twit Music. Words: William Cowper (alt. Kevin Twit). Music: Kevin Twit.

D G/B A/C# D G A1. Sometimes a light surprisesD G/B A/C# D G A The Christian while he sings;D G/B A/C# D G A It is the Lord Who risesD G/B A/C# D G A With healing in His wings:Em D/F# When comforts are declining,D A He grants the soul againD G/B A/C# D G A A sea—son of clear shining,D G A D To cheer it after the rainD G/B A/C# D G | A | D G A | D

2. In holy contemplationWe sweetly then pursueThe theme of God’s salvation,And find it ever new;Set free from present sorrow,We cheerfully can say,Let the unknown tomorrowBring with it what it may.

3. Tomorrow can bring us nothing,But He will bear us through:Who gives the lilies clothingWill clothe His people, too:Beneath the spreading heavensNo creature but is fed;And He Who feeds the ravensWill give His children bread.

4. Though vine nor fig tree neitherTheir wonted fruit should bear,Though all the fields should wither,Nor flocks or herds be thereYet, God the same abiding,His praise shall tune my voice;For, while in Him confiding,I cannot but rejoice.

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Sovereign Grace o’er Sin Abounding©2001 Same Old Dress Music (ASCAP). Words: John Kent. Music: Sandra McCracken.

Capo V G C1. Sovereign grace o’er sin abounding! Am GRansomed souls, the tidings swell; G C’Tis a deep that knows no sounding; Am GWho its breadth or length can tell? DOn its glories, C G GLet my soul for ever dwell.

2. What from Christ that soul can sever,Bound by everlasting bands?Once in Him, in Him for ever;Thus the eternal covenant stands.None shall take TheeFrom the Strength of Israel’s hands.

3. Heirs of God, joint-heirs with Jesus,Long ere time its race begun;To His name eternal praises;O what wonders love has done!One with Jesus,By eternal union one.

4. On such love, my soul, still ponder,Love so great, so rich, so free;Say, while lost in holy wonder,Why, O Lord, such love to me?Hallelujah!Grace shall reign

DTAG: Hallelujah!

CGrace shall reign DHallelujah! C GGrace shall reign eternally.

Real Key C F1. Sovereign grace o’er sin abounding! Dm CRansomed souls, the tidings swell; C F’Tis a deep that knows no sounding; Dm CWho its breadth or length can tell? GOn its glories, F C CLet my soul for ever dwell.

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Stand up, My Soul© Bobby Guy Music (ASCAP). Words: Isaac Watts. Music: Bobby Guy.

Capo IIG C Em D1. Stand up, my soul, shake off your fears,G C Am D And gird the gospel-armor on;G C Em D March to the gates of endless joy,C G/B D G Where your great Captain-Savior’s gone.

2. Hell and your sins resist your course,But hell and sin are vanquished foes;Your Jesus nailed them to the cross,And sang the triumph when He rose.

3. Then let my soul march boldly on,Press forward to the heav’nly gate;There peace and joy eternal reign,And glitt’ring robes for conqu’rors wait.

4. There shall I wear a starry crown,And triumph in almighty grace;While all the armies of the skiesJoin in my glorious Savior’s praise.

TAG: Join in my glorious Leader’s praise.

Real KeyA D F#m E1. Stand up, my soul, shake off your fears,A D Bm E And gird the gospel-armor on;A D F#m E March to the gates of endless joy,D A/C# E A Where your great Captain-Savior’s gone.

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Stricken, Smitten and Afflicted© Philip Palmertree Music. Words: Thomas Kelly. Music: based on 17th century German tune (arr. Phillip Palmertree).

Em B1. Stricken, smitten, and afflicted, Am D EmSee Him dy—ing on the tree! Em B’Tis the Christ by man rejected; Am D EmYes, my soul, ’tis He, ’tis He!D/F# G D’Tis the long expected prophet, Em BDavid’s Son, yet David’s Lord; Em BBy His Son, God now has spoken: Am D Em’Tis the true and faithful Word.

2. Tell me, ye who hear Him groaning,Was there ever grief like His?Friends through fear His cause disowning,Foes insulting His distress:Many hands were raised to wound Him,None would interpose to save;But the deepest stroke that pierced Him,Was the stroke that Justice gave.

3. Ye who think of sin but lightly,Nor suppose the evil great,Here may view its nature rightly,Here its guilt may estimate.Mark the Sacrifice appointed!See Who bears the awful load!’Tis the Word, the Lord’s Anointed,Son of Man, and Son of God.

4. Here we have a firm foundation,Here the refuge of the lost.Christ’s the Rock of our salvation,His the Name of which we boast.Lamb of God for sinners wounded!Sacrifice to cancel guilt!None shall ever be confoundedWho on Him their hope have built.

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Ten Thousand Times Ten Thousand©1997 Christopher Miner Music. Words: Henry Alford. Music: Christopher Miner.

Capo II D Bm1. Ten thousand times ten thousand G DIn sparkling raiment bright, D BmThe armies of the ransomed saints throngG AUp the steep of light: Bm Em’Tis finished, all is finished, F# G ATheir fight with death and sin; D BmFling open wide the golden gates, G DAnd let the victors in.

2. What rush of alleluiasFills all the earth and sky!What ringing of a thousand harpsBespeaks the triumph nigh!O day, for which creationAnd all its tribes were made;O joy, for all its former woesA thousandfold repaid!

3. O then what raptured greetingsOn Canaan’s happy shore;What knitting severed friendshipUp where partings are no more!Then eyes with joy shall sparkle,That brimmed with tears of late;Orphans no longer fatherless,Nor widows desolate.

4. Bring near Thy great salvation,Thou Lamb for sinners slain;Fill up the roll of Thine elect,Then take Thy power, and reign;Appear, Desire of nations,Thine exiles long for home;Shoe in the heaven Thy promised sign;Thou Prince and Savior, come.

Real Key E C#m1. Ten thousand times ten thousand A EIn sparkling raiment bright, E C#mThe armies of the ransomed saints throngA BUp the steep of light: C#m F#m’Tis finished, all is finished, G# A BTheir fight with death and sin; E C#mFling open wide the golden gates, A EAnd let the victors in.

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Tender Mercy (Psalm 28)©1999 Scott Roley Music. Words and music: Scott Roley and Paige Overton Pitts.

Capo III C Am F G1. Hear my cry for mercyC Am Dm GAs I call to YouF G Am Am/GAs I lift my hands in SpiritF G CAnd in Truth

F G Am Am/G

CH: We cry mercy (in the name of the Father most Holy)

F G Am Am/G

We cry mercy (in the name of the Son Who was slain)

F G Am Am/G

Lord have mer—cy (in the name of the Spirit indwelling)

F G CTender mercy Lord

F G Am Am/G

You are mercy (in the name of the Father most Holy)

F G Am Am/G

You are mercy (in the name of the Son Who was slain)

F G Am Am/G

Lord have mer—cy (in the name of the Spirit indwelling)

F G CTender mercy Lord

2. In Your tender mercyBrought by grace through faithI will lift my heart

Toward Your most Holy place(Repeat chorus)

END: We cry mercyWe cry mercyWe cry mercyTender mercy LordTender mercy Lord

Real Key Eb Cm Ab Bb1. Hear my cry for mercyEb Cm Ab BbAs I call to YouAb Bb Cm Cm/BbAs I lift my hands in SpiritAb Bb EbAnd in Truth

Ab Bb Cm Cm/Bb

CH: We cry mercy (in the name of the Father most Holy)

Ab Bb Cm Cm/Bb

We cry mercy (in the name of the Son Who was slain)

Ab Bb Cm Cm/Bb

Lord have mer—cy (in the name of the Spirit indwelling)

Ab Bb EbTender mercy Lord

Ab Bb Cm Cm/Bb

You are mercy (in the name of the Father most Holy)

Ab Bb Cm Cm/Bb

You are mercy (in the name of the Son Who was slain)

Ab Bb Cm Cm/Bb

Lord have mer—cy (in the name of the Spirit indwelling)

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Ab Bb EbTender mercy Lord

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The King of Love My Shepherd IsPublic Domain. Words: Henry Baker. Music: traditional Irish tune.

Capo II G F C/E1. The King of Love my Shepherd is, Am7 D/F# GWhose goodness faileth never; G C G/B Am GI nothing lack if I am His G D D/F# GAnd He is mine for—ever.

2. Where streams of living water flowMy ransomed soul He leadeth,And, where the verdant pastures grow,With food celestial feedeth.

3. Perverse and foolish, oft I strayed,But yet in love He sought me;And on His shoulder gently laid,And home, rejoicing brought me.

4. In death’s dark vale, I fear no illWith Thee, dear Lord, beside me;Thy rod and staff my comfort still,Thy cross before to guide me.

5. Thou spread’st a table in my sight;Thine unction grace bestoweth;And O what transport of delightFrom Thy pure chalice floweth.

6. And so through all the length of days,Thy goodness faileth never;Good Shepherd, may I sing Thy praiseWithin Thy house forever.

Real Key A G D/F#1. The King of Love my Shepherd is, Bm7 E/G# AWhose goodness faileth never; A D A/C# Bm AI nothing lack if I am His A E E/G# AAnd He is mine for—ever.

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The Love of Christ Is Rich and Free©2001 Same Old Dress Music (ASCAP). Words: William Gadsby. Music: Sandra McCracken.

Capo VI G C G1. The love of Christ is rich and free; C D GFixed on His own eternally; G C GNor earth, nor hell, can it remove; C D GLong as He lives, His own He’ll love.

2. His loving heart engaged to beTheir everlasting Surety;’Twas love that took their cause in hand,And love maintains it to the end.

C D GCH: Love cannot from its post withdraw;

C D GNor death, nor hell, nor sin, nor law, C D GCan turn the Surety’s heart away; C DHe’ll love His own to endless day.

3. Love has redeemed His sheep with blood;

And love will bring them safe to God;Love calls them all from death to life;And love will finish all their strife.

4. He loves through every changing scene,Nor aught from Him can Zion wean;Not all the wanderings of her heartCan make His love for her depart.

(Repeat chorus)

5. At death, beyond the grave, He’ll love;In endless bliss, His own shall proveThe blazing glory of that loveWhich never could from them remove.

TAG: Which never could from them remove.

Real Key Db Gb Db1. The love of Christ is rich and free; Gb Ab DbFixed on His own eternally; Db Gb DbNor earth, nor hell, can it remove; Gb Ab DbLong as He lives, His own He’ll love.

Gb Ab DbCH: Love cannot from its post withdraw;

Gb Ab DbNor death, nor hell, nor sin, nor law, Gb Ab DbCan turn the Surety’s heart away; Gb AbHe’ll love His own to endless day.

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The Sands of Time Are Sinking©2001 Philip Palmertree Music. Words: Anne Cousins (based on Samuel Rutherford’s letters). Music: traditional folk tune (arr. Philip Palmertree).

G C G C1. The sands of time are sinking, G C G C GThe dawn of heaven breaks; C C/B C/A G CThe summer morn I’ve sighed for - G C GThe fair, sweet morn awakes: D CDark, dark had been the midnight D CBut dayspring is at hand, D CAnd glory, glory dwellethD G CIn Emmanuel’s land.

2. The king there in His beauty,Without a veil is seen:It were a well-spent journey,Though seven deaths lay between:The Lamb with His fair army,Doth on Mount Zion stand,And glory, glory dwellethIn Emmanuel’s land

3. O Christ, He is the fountain,The deep, sweet well of love!The streams on earth I’ve tastedMore deep I’ll drink above:There to an ocean fullnessHis mercy doth expand,And glory, glory dwellethIn Emmanuel’s land.

4. The bride eyes not her garment,But her dear Bridegroom’s face;I will not gaze at gloryBut on my King of grace.Not at the crown He givethBut on His pierced hand;The Lamb is all the gloryOf Emmanuel’s land.

5. O I am my Beloved’sAnd my Beloved is mine!He brings a poor vile sinnerInto His house of wineI stand upon His merit -I know no other stand,Not e’en where glory dwellethIn Emmanuel’s land.

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The Sands of Time Are Sinking©2001 Philip Palmertree Music. Words: Anne Cousins (based on Samuel Rutherford’s letters). Music: traditional folk tune (arr. Philip Palmertree).

G C G1. The sands of time are sinking, G C GThe dawn of heaven breaks; C C/B C/A G CThe summer morn I’ve sighed for - G C GThe fair, sweet morn awakes: D CDark, dark had been the midnight D CBut dayspring is at hand, D CAnd glory, glory dwellethD G CIn Emmanuel’s land.

2. The king there in His beauty,Without a veil is seen:It were a well-spent journey,Though seven deaths lay between:The Lamb with His fair army,Doth on Mount Zion stand,And glory, glory dwellethIn Emmanuel’s land

3. O Christ, He is the fountain,The deep, sweet well of love!The streams on earth I’ve tastedMore deep I’ll drink above:There to an ocean fullnessHis mercy doth expand,And glory, glory dwellethIn Emmanuel’s land.

4. The bride eyes not her garment,But her dear Bridegroom’s face;I will not gaze at gloryBut on my King of grace.Not at the crown He givethBut on His pierced hand;The Lamb is all the gloryOf Emmanuel’s land.

5. O I am my Beloved’sAnd my Beloved is mine!He brings a poor vile sinnerInto His house of wineI stand upon His merit -I know no other stand,Not e’en where glory dwellethIn Emmanuel’s land.

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The Shelter of Your Wings© Scott Roley Music. Words and music: Scott Roley.

C C/B C/A C/G1. I am but a beggarF GLaid upon Your doorstep C C/B C/AMy heart is like a stone, F GA bell that cannot ringC C/B C/A C/GStand me in the burning light F GOf Your eternal presence

FREF: And hide me (hide me)

GIn the shelter (in the shelter) FOh and hide me (hide me) GIn the shelter (in the shelter) C C/B C/A C/G F GOf Your wings

2. Let me draw deep waterFrom the well of Your true SpiritI will leave behind meThe shallows of my springsFill me up with every wordThat You alone have spoken

(Refrain)

3. I will sing Your praises,For You have cast Your shadowThe covering that overcomesThe sickness and the stingHold me in forgiveness throughThe darkness and the danger

(Refrain)

The Solid RockPublic Domain. Words: Edward Mote. Music: William Bradbury.

E B1. My hope is built on nothing less A B EThan Jesus’ blood and righteousness. E BI dare not trust the sweetest frame, A B EBut wholly lean on Jesus’ name.

E AREF: On Christ, the solid Rock I stand,

E BAll other ground is sinking sand; C#m B EAll other ground is sinking sand.

2. When darkness veils His lovely face,I rest on His unchanging grace.In every high and stormy gale,My anchor holds within the veil.

(Refrain)

3. His oath, His covenant, His blood,Support me in the whelming flood.When all around my soul gives way,He then is all my hope and stay.

(Refrain)

4. When He shall come with trumpet sound,

Oh may I then in Him be found.Dressed in His righteousness alone,Faultless to stand before the throne.

(Refrain)

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There Is a Fountain© Darwin Jordan Music. Words: William Cowper. Music: Darwin Jordan.

D G/D C/D D1. There is fountain filled with blood C G DDrawn from Emmanuel’s veins; D Cadd9 GAnd sinners plunged beneath that flood D C G D Dsus DLose all their guilty stains.

2. The dying thief rejoiced to seeThat fountain in his day;And there may I, though vile as he,Wash all my sins away.

3. Dear dying Lamb, Thy precious bloodShall never lose its power’Til all the ransomed church of GodBe saved to sin no more.

4. E’er since, by faith, I saw the streamThy flowing wounds supply,Redeeming love has been my theme,And shall be ’til I die.

5. When this poor lisping, stammering tongue

Lies silent in the grave,Then in a nobler, sweeter song,I’ll sing Thy pow’r to save.

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There Is a Fountain© Darwin Jordan Music. Words: William Cowper. Music: Darwin Jordan (arr. Kevin Twit).

D G/D C/D D1. There is fountain filled with blood C G DDrawn from Emmanuel’s veins; D C C GAnd sinners plunged beneath that flood D C G D Dsus DLose all their guilty stains.

2. The dying thief rejoiced to seeThat fountain in his day;And there may I, though vile as he,Wash all my sins away.

3. Dear dying Lamb, Thy precious bloodShall never lose its power’Til all the ransomed church of GodBe saved to sin no more.

4. E’er since, by faith, I saw the streamThy flowing wounds supply,Redeeming love has been my theme,And shall be ’til I die.

5. When this poor lisping, stammering tongue

Lies silent in the grave,Then in a nobler, sweeter song,I’ll sing Thy pow’r to save.

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Thou Lovely Source of True Delight©1998 Kevin Twit Music. Words: Anne Steele (alt. Kevin Twit). Music: Kevin Twit.

Capo II Low E Open D Am/D1. Thou lovely source of true delight G DWhom I unseen adore Cadd9 G/BUnveil Thy beauties to my sight D AmThat I might love Thee more, Cadd9 G DOh that I might love Thee more.

2. Thy glory o’er creation shinesBut in Thy sacred WordI read in fairer, brighter linesMy bleeding, dying Lord,See my bleeding, dying Lord

3. ’Tis here, whene’er my comforts droopAnd sin and sorrow riseThy love with cheering beams of hopeMy fainting heart supplies,My fainting heart’s supplied

4. But ah! Too soon the pleasing sceneIs clouded o’er with painMy gloomy fears rise dark betweenAnd I again complain,Oh and I again complain

5. Jesus, my Lord, my life, my lightOh come with blissful rayBreak radiant through the shades of nightAnd chase my fears away,Won’t You chase my fears away

6. Then shall my soul with rapture traceThe wonders of Thy loveBut the full glories of Thy faceAre only known above,They are only known above

Real Key E Bm/E1. Thou lovely source of true delight A EWhom I unseen adore Dadd9 A/C#Unveil Thy beauties to my sight E BmThat I might love Thee more, Dadd9 A EOh that I might love Thee more.

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Thy Mercy, My God©2001 Same Old Dress Music (ASCAP). Words: John Stocker. Music: Sandra McCracken.

G C1. Thy mercy, my God, is the theme of my

song, Em C DThe joy of my heart. and the boast of my

tongue; Am7 G/B C

A9/C#Thy free grace alone, from the first to the

last, Am7 C D

G C G CHath won my affections, and bound my

soul fast.

2. Without Thy sweet mercy I could not live here;

Sin would reduce me to utter despair;But, through Thy free goodness, my spirits

revive,And He that first made me still keeps me

alive.

3. Thy mercy is more than a match for my heart,

Which wonders to feel its own hardness depart;

Dissolved by Thy goodness, I fall to the ground,

And weep to the praise of the mercy I’ve found.

4. Great Father of mercies, Thy goodness I own,

And the covenant love of Thy crucified Son;

All praise to the Spirit, Whose whisper divine

Seals mercy, and pardon, and righteousness mine.

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’Tis So Sweet to Trust in JesusPublic Domain. Words: Louisa Stead. Music: William Kirkpatrick.

D A G D1. ’Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,D D/C# Bm G AJust to take Him at His word;D A G DJust to rest upon His promise,D D/F# G Asus A DJust to know “Thus saith the Lord!”

D G Asus AREF: Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him!

D D/C# Bm G AHow I’ve proved Him o’er and o’erD D/C# Bm G DJesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!D D/F# G Asus A DO for grace to trust Him more!

2. O how sweet to trust in Jesus,Just to trust His cleansing blood;Just in simple faith to plunge me’Neath the healing, cleansing flood!

(Refrain)

3. Yes ’tis sweet to trust in Jesus,Just from sin and self to cease;Just from Jesus simply takingLife and rest, and joy and peace.

(Refrain)

4. I’m so glad I learned to trust Thee,Precious Jesus, Savior, friend;And I know that Thou art with me,Wilt be with me to the end.

(Refrain)

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To Christ the Lord Let Every Tongue©2001 Laura Taylor Music. Words: Samuel Stennett and Laura Taylor (second half of verse 5). Music: Laura Taylor.

E B1. To Christ the Lord let every tongue A BIts noblest tribute bring E BWhen He’s the subject of the song A BWho can refuse to sing? C#m B A ESurvey the beauties of His face C#m B AAnd on His glories dwell A B AThink of the wonder of His grace B EAnd all His triumphs tell

2. Majestic sweetness sits enthronedUpon His awful browHis head with radiant glories crownedHis lips with grace overflowNo mortal can with Him compareAmong the sons of menFairer He is than all the fairThat fill the Heavenly train

3. He saw me plunged in deep distressHe fled to my reliefFor me He bore the shameful crossAnd carried all my griefHis hand a thousand blessings poursUpon my guilty headHis presence gilds my darkest hoursAnd guards my sleeping bed

4. To Him I owe my life and breathAnd all the joys I haveHe makes me triumph over deathAnd saves me from the graveTo Heaven the place of His abodeHe brings my weary feetShows me the glories of my GodAnd makes my joy complete

5. Since from His bounty I receiveSuch proofs of love divineHad I a thousand hearts to giveLord, they should all be ThineA thousand men could not composeA worthy song to bringYet Your love is a melodyOur hearts can’t help but sing!

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We Rest on Thee©2001 Patrick Bush Music / Brian T. Murphy Music. Words: Edith Cherry. Music: Patrick Bush and Brian Murphy.

Capo IIEm D G Em D

G1. We rest on Thee, our shield and our

defenderEm D G Em D G We go not forth alone against the foeEm D G Em D

G Strong in Thy might, safe in Thy keeping

tenderEm D G Em D

G We rest on Thee, and in Thy name we

go

Am Em F GCH1: Yea in Thy name O captain of

salvation Am Em F

CIn Thy dear name all other names

above Am Em F

GJesus our righteousness, our sure

foundation Am Em F

G C F COur prince of glory and our king, our

king of love

2. We go in faith, our own great weakness feeling

And needing more each day Thy grace to know

Yet from our hearts a song of triumph pleading

We rest on Thee and and in Thy name we go

CH2: We rest on Thee our shield and our defender

Thine is the battle, Thine shall be the praise

When passing through the gates of pearly splendor

Victors we rest with Thee through endless,

Through endless days(Repeat verse 1)(Repeat chorus 1)

Real KeyF#m E A F#m E

A1. We rest on Thee, our shield and our

defenderF#m E A F#m E A We go not forth alone against the foeF#m E A F#m E

A Strong in Thy might, safe in Thy keeping

tenderF#m E A F#m E

A We rest on Thee, and in Thy name we

go

Bm F#m G A

CH1: Yea in Thy name O captain of salvation

Bm F#m G D

In Thy dear name all other names above

Bm F#m G A

Jesus our righteousness, our sure foundation

Bm F#m G A D G D

Our prince of glory and our king, our king of love

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What Wondrous Love Is ThisPublic Domain. Words and music: American folk hymn.

Dm Am Em F C Dm C

1. What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul!

Am F Am Em DmWhat wondrous love is this, O my soul!G F Dm G Am

DmWhat wondrous love is this that caused the

Lord of bliss Am Em F C Dm

CTo bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for

my soul,Am F Am Em DmTo bear the dreadful curse for my soul.

2. When I was sinking down, sinking down, sinking down,

When I was sinking down, sinking down,When I was sinking down beneath God’s

righteous frown,Christ laid aside His crown for my soul, for

my soul,Christ laid aside His crown for my soul.

3. To God and to the Lamb, I will sing, I will sing;

To God and to the Lamb I will sing.To God and to the Lamb Who is the great

“I Am”;While millions join the theme, I will sing, I

will sing;While millions join the theme, I will sing.

4. And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on;

And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on.And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing and

joyful be,And through eternity I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on,And through eternity I’ll sing on.

Whate’er My God Ordains Is Right©1998 David Braud Music. Words: Samuel Rodigast. Music: David Braud.

C C/B Am F1. Whate’er my God ordains is right,F G F C /G /A /B Holy His will abideth.C C/B Am F I will be still whate’er He does,F G F C C C/B And follow where He guideth.Am D G He is my God,Am F E E /F# /G# Though dark my road.C C/B Am F He holds me that I shall not fallF G C /G /A /B Wherefore to Him I leave it all

2. Whate’er my God ordains is right,He never will deceive meHe leads me by the proper path,I know He will not leave meI take, content,What He hath sentHis hand can turn my griefs awayAnd patiently I wait His day

3. Whate’er my God ordains is right,Though now this cup in drinkingMay bitter seem to my faint heart,I take it all unshrinkingMy God is true,Each morn anewSweet comfort yet shall fill my heartAnd pain and sorrow shall depart

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D D/C# Bm G4. Whate’er my God ordains is right,G A G D /A /B /C# Here shall my stand be takenD D/C# Bm G Though sorrow, need, or death be mine, G A G D D D/C# Yet I am not forsakenBm E A My Father’s careBm G F# F# /G# /A# Is round me thereD D/C# Bm G He holds me that I shall not fallG A D And so to Him I leave it all

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When All Thy Mercies©1997 Stephen Barnes Music. Words: Joseph Addison. Music: Stephen Barnes.

Capo IVC G Am G F1. When all Thy mercies, O my God,C G Am My rising soul surveys,F G Am G F Transported with the view, I’m lostC G F C In wonder, love, and praiseC G Am G F Unnumbered comforts to my soulC G Am Thy tender care bestowed,F G Am G F Before my infant heart conceivedC G F C From Whom those comforts flowed.

Am Em F CCH: Through all eternity to Thee Am G C

A joyful song I’ll raise Am Em F C

For oh, eternity’s too short Am G F C

To utter all Thy praise!

2. When worn with sickness, oft hast ThouWith health renewed my faceAnd when in sins and sorrow sunkRenewed my soul with graceTen thousand thousand precious giftsMy daily thanks employ;Nor is the least a cheerful heartThat tastes those gifts with joy.

(Repeat chorus)

3. Through every period of my lifeThy goodness I’ll pursue,And after death, in distant worlds,The glorious theme renew.

(Repeat chorus)

Real KeyF C Dm C Bb1. When all Thy mercies, O my God,F C Dm My rising soul surveys,Bb C Dm C Bb Transported with the view, I’m lostF C Bb F In wonder, love, and praiseF C Dm C Bb Unnumbered comforts to my soulF C Dm Thy tender care bestowed,Bb C Dm C Bb Before my infant heart conceivedF C Bb F From Whom those comforts flowed.

Dm Am Bb FCH: Through all eternity to Thee Dm C F

A joyful song I’ll raise Dm Am Bb F

For oh, eternity’s too short Dm C Bb F

To utter all Thy praise!

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When I Survey the Wondrous Cross139. Public Domain. Words: Isaac Watts. Music: American folk tune.

E A E Esus E B/D#1. When I survey the wondrous crossC#m F#m B B/A On which the Prince of glory died,G#m A G#m A My richest gain I count but loss,E B E Esus And pour contempt on all my pride.

2. Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,Save in the death of Christ my God;All the vain things that charm me most,I sacrifice them to His blood.

3. See from His head, His hands, His feet,Sorrow and love flow mingled down;Did e’er such love and sorrow meet,Or thorns compose so rich a crown?

4. Were the whole realm of nature mine,That were a present far too small:Love so amazing, so divine,Demands my soul, my life, my all.

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When I Survey the Wondrous Cross140. Public Domain. Words: Isaac Watts. Music: Gregorian chant (arr. Lowell Mason).

D Em D/F# G D1. When I survey the—— wondrous crossD G D/F# Em AOn which the Prince of glory died,D Em D/F# G DMy richest gain I——— count but loss,D G D/F# Em A DAnd pour contempt on all my pride.

2. Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,Save in the death of Christ my God;All the vain things that charm me most,I sacrifice them to His blood.

3. See from His head, His hands, His feet,Sorrow and love flow mingled down;Did e’er such love and sorrow meet,Or thorns compose so rich a crown?

4. Were the whole realm of nature mine,That were a present far too small:Love so amazing, so divine,Demands my soul, my life, my all.

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Who Is on the Lord’s Side?©1996 Justice Road Productions. Words: Frances Havergal and Mo Leverett (verse 5). Music: Mo Leverett.

D1. Who is on the Lord’s side? Who will

serve the King?Em G AWho will be His helpers, other lives to

bring?DWho will leave the world’s side? Who will

face the foe?Em G AWho is on the Lord’s side? Who for Him

will go? D A/C# Bm D A/C#

BmBy Thy call of mercy, by Thy grace di—

vine,G D A

DWe are on the Lord’s side—Savior, we are

Thine!

2. Not for weight of glory, not for crown and palm,

Enter we the army, raise the warrior psalm;But for love that claimeth lives for whom

He died:He whom Jesus nameth must be on His

side.By Thy call of mercy, by Thy grace divine,We are on the Lord’s side—Savior, we are

Thine!

3. Jesus, Thou hast bought us, not with gold or gem,

But with Thine own life blood, for Thy diadem;

With Thy blessing filling each who comes to Thee,

Thou hast made us willing, Thou hast made us free.

By Thy grand redemption, by Thy grace divine,

We are on the Lord’s side—Savior, we are Thine!

4. Fierce may be the conflict, strong may be the foe,

But the King’s own army none can overthrow;

’Round His standard ranging, victory is secure,

For His truth unchanging makes the triumph sure.

Joyfully enlisting by Thy grace divine,We are on the Lord’s side—Savior, we are

Thine!

5. Who will stand for justice in a time of need

Who will hear the poor man and his children plead

Who will heal the rich man of his povertyWho will tell the homeless of eternityBy Your love and mercy, and Your grace

divineWe are on the Lord's sideWe are on the Lord’s side—Savior, we are

Thine!

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Who Is This, So Weak and Helpless?©1997 Christopher Miner Music. Words: William How. Music: Christopher Miner.

Capo II Am Em1. Who is this, so weak and helpless, F G AmChild of lowly Hebrew maid, Am EmRudely in a stable sheltered, F G AmColdly in a manger laid? C G’Tis the Lord of all creation, Am G FWho this won—drous path has trod; C GHe is Lord from everlasting, F G CAnd to everlasting God.

2. Who is this, a Man of Sorrows,Walking sadly life’s hard way,Homeless, weary, sighing, weepingOver sin and Satan’s sway?’Tis our God, our glorious Savior,Who above the starry skyIs for us a place preparing,Where no tear can dim the eye.

3. Who is this? Behold him sheddingDrops of blood upon the ground!Who is this, despised, rejected,Mocked, insulted, beaten, bound?’Tis our God, Who gifts and gracesOn His church is pouring down;Who shall smite in holy vengeanceAll His foes beneath His throne.

4. Who is this that hangs there dyingWhile the rude world scoffs and scorns,Numbered with the malefactors,Torn with nails, and crowned with thorns?’Tis our God Who lives forever’Mid the shining ones on high,In the glorious golden city,Reigning everlastingly.

Real Key Bm F#m1. Who is this, so weak and helpless, G A BmChild of lowly Hebrew maid, Bm F#mRudely in a stable sheltered, G A BmColdly in a manger laid? D A’Tis the Lord of all creation, Bm A GWho this won—drous path has trod; D AHe is Lord from everlasting, G A DAnd to everlasting God.

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Ye Wretched, Hungry, Starving Poor©2002 Velveteen Songs. Words: Anne Steele. Music: Katy Bowser.

E A E A1. Ye wretched, hungry, starving poor, B7 A EBehold a royal feast E A EWhere mercy spreads her bounteous store G A E AFor every humble guest E G E AYe wretched, hungry, starving poor, G A E ABehold a royal feast E G E

AWhere mercy spreads her bounteous store G A EFor every humble guest

2. See, Jesus stands with open armsHe calls, He bids you comeGuilt holds you back and fear alarmsBut see, there still is room!See, Jesus stands with open armsHe calls, He bids you comeGuilt holds you back and fear alarmsBut see, there still is room!

3. Room in the Savior’s bleeding heartThere love and pity meetNor will He bid the soul departThat trembles at His feetRoom in the Savior’s bleeding heartThere love and pity meetNor will He bid the soul departThat trembles at His feet

4. In Him, the Father reconciledInvites your souls to comeThe rebel shall be called a childAnd kindly welcomed home!In Him, the Father reconciledInvites your souls to comeThe rebel shall be called a child

And kindly welcomed home!