It’s not quite the same…

Really bad weather (not EXACTLY what was predicted, but bad nevertheless) led us to cancel services today. Even though we’re not meeting together, though, we can still sing praises to God. Here is what we would have sung together, so you can sing along. They don’t sing them here just the same as we would, but you can adapt. And, since you’ll be singing along alone, you can sing at the top of your lungs!

From Psalm 34:1-4, 8-10
I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad. Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together!

Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! Oh, fear the Lord, you his saints, for those who fear him have no lack! The young lions suffer want and hunger; but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.

When I was poor and helpless,
The Lord, He heard my cry.
He saved this wicked sinner.
The King redeemed my life.

Oh taste and see that God is good to us.
Taste and see His never-failing love.
Our God is good.

You’re near me when I’m broken,
My comfort when I’m crushed.
My hope in all afflictions,
My God in whom I trust.

Oh taste and see that God is good to us.
Taste and see His never-failing love.
Our God is good.

I’ll make my boast in Jesus,
The One who is my life.
His glory is my gladness,
In Him I’m satisfied.

Oh taste and see that God is good to us.
Taste and see His never-failing love.
Our God is good.

© 2008 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Ministries.

From Psalm 34:11-14
Come, O children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. What man is there who desires life and loves many days, that he may see good? Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit. Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

O church arise and put your armour on
Hear the call of Christ our Captain
For now the weak can say that they are strong
In the strength that God has given
With shield of faith and belt of truth
We’ll stand against the devil’s lies
An army bold whose battle cry is Love
Reaching out to those in darkness

Our call to war to love the captive soul
But to rage against the captor
And with the sword that makes the wounded whole
We will fight with faith and valour
When faced with trials on every side
We know the outcome is secure
And Christ will have the prize for which He died
An inheritance of nations

Come see the cross where love and mercy meet
As the Son of God is stricken
Then see His foes lie crushed beneath His feet
For the Conqueror has risen
And as the stone is rolled away
And Christ emerges from the grave
This victory march continues till the day
Every eye and heart shall see Him

So Spirit come put strength in every stride
Give grace for every hurdle
That we may run with faith to win the prize
Of a servant good and faithful
As saints of old still line the way
Retelling triumphs of His grace
We hear their calls and hunger for the day
When with Christ we stand in glory

2005 Thankyou Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)

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Jesus, friend of sinners,
Loved me ere I knew Him,
Drew me with His cords of love,
Tightly bound me to Him.
’Round my heart, still closely twined,
The ties that none can sever.
For I am His and He is mine
Forever and forever.

Jesus, friend of sinners,
A crown of thorns You wore for me,
Bruised for my transgressions,
Pierced for my iniquities.
The wrath of God that I deserved
Was poured out on the Innocent.
He took my place, my soul to save.
Now I am His forever.

Jesus, friend of sinners,
I love to tell the story;
Redeeming love has been my theme
And will be when in glory.
Not death, nor life, nor anything
Can ever separate me.
Oh, love that will not let me go,
Yes, I am His forever.

© 2004 Sovereign Grace Worship

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When I fear my faith will fail,
Christ will hold me fast;
When the tempter would prevail,
He will hold me fast.
I could never keep my hold
Through life’s fearful path;
For my love is often cold;
He must hold me fast.

He will hold me fast,
He will hold me fast;
For my Savior loves me so,
He will hold me fast.

Those He saves are His delight,
Christ will hold me fast;
Precious in His holy sight,
He will hold me fast.
He’ll not let my soul be lost;
His promises shall last;
Bought by Him at such a cost,
He will hold me fast.

For my life He bled and died,
Christ will hold me fast;
Justice has been satisfied;
He will hold me fast.
Raised with Him to endless life,
He will hold me fast
‘Till our faith is turned to sight
When He comes at last!

© 2013 Getty Music (BMI)/Matthew Merker Music (BMI)

From 2 Peter 1:3-11
His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. For whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he is blind, having forgotten that he was cleansed from his former sins. Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall. For in this way there will be richly provided for you an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

 

From Ephesians 3:20-21
Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Have a GREAT week “through the power that is at work within us!”

 

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