We face tribulation – pressure
We may know some poverty
From the mouths of others – slander
Suffering may come daily
But do not fear, Trust in Jesus
Be faithful to Him each day
In tri-als consider Jesus
First and Last, died now risen
Knows our troubles, He is with us
Gives His riches, works His plan
A crown of life, No second death,
Focus on the joyful goal
To the tune of “Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending”
More love to Thee, O Christ, more love to Thee!
Hear Thou the prayer I make on bended knee.
This is my earnest plea: More love, O Christ, to Thee;
More love to Thee, more love to Thee!
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!
Let sorrow do its work, come grief or pain;
Sweet are Thy messengers, sweet their refrain,
When they can sing with me: More love, O Christ, to Thee;
More love to Thee, more love to Thee!
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!
– Elizabeth Payson Prentiss
Same author as the Classic Quote earlier this week. May this hymn and the quote be reflected in our hearts and prayers!
Behold our Lord – He is with us, As His church to Him belong
Serving, enduring for Jesus, Living right, in doctrine strong
As we do this, living like this,
Jesus will commend our church
But now this I have against you, You have strayed away from love
From dull hearts turn to love anew, People and your God above
Come remember, Come and repent,
Church arise to love again
If we will not, He may remove, Our Church – may this never be
But to those who conquer in love, Life with Him eternally
Let those with ears, His words now hear,
As the Spirit speaks to us
To the tune of “Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending”
We are brothers, we are sisters, In the Kingdom of our King
Often together we suffer, In our Lord’s strength enduring
Look to Jesus, Look to Jesus,
In Him patiently endure
Our glorious Ascended Lord, Reigns with pow-er, purity
Fully God forever adored, Full of splendor and glory
Live with courage, Remain faithful,
Fall in awe before Your King
The first and the last is Jesus, Living One forevermore
He gives seven letters to us, Like crashing waves His voice roars
Prepare your heart, Prepare your heart,
To heed the words of your King
To the tune of “Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending”
Behold Father, Spirit, and Son; Jesus our Faithful Witness
Over the grave He has now won, Reigns as King let all confess
Come for His grace, Come for His peace, Come before our Triune God
Behold our great Savior loves us, By His blood He set us free
A kingdom and priests He made us, He’s coming for all to see
Glory in Him, Submit to Him, Hope in Christ our Coming King
Alpha and Omega is He; Who is, was, and is to come
With all power the Almighty, In Him victory is won
Look to our God, Look to our God, Come to our Almighty King
(To the tune of “Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending”)
Behold our Lord – He is coming, Walk with hope courageously
Jesus is our triumphant King, Endure for Him faithfully
Come and worship, come and worship
Worship Christ our coming King!
To the tune of “Lo! He Comes With Clouds Descending”
Tell of his amazing pow-er
Behold his authority
Tell of his love ev’ry ho-ur
Proclaim His grace and glory
He healed the sick, made the blind see
Caused all the demons to flee
He stilled the storm, fed the hungry
He touched and cleansed even me
Tell me the story of Jesus,
Write on my heart every word.
Tell me the story most precious,
Sweetest that ever was heard.
(To the tune of “Tell Me the Story Of Jesus” – Chorus by Fanny Crosby)
Consider blind Bartimaeus
As he cries out for mercy
Watch him as he comes to Jesus
And now the blind man can see
In your struggle, sin, and sorrow
With faith to Jesus cry out
Draw near to Him now and follow
With joyful hope – sing and shout
Tell me the story of Jesus
Write on my heart ev’ry word
Tell me the story most precious
That I might live what I’ve heard
(Some words in the chorus by Fanny Crosby,
to the tune of “Tell Me the Story of Jesus”)
Tell of the boy with the demon
Dominate, destroy, despair
The father grieving for his son
Can Jesus help, does He care?
Hear Jesus call him to believe
There’s nothing He cannot do
So now in your life just believe
Trust Him down on your knees too
Tell me the story of Jesus
Write on my heart ev’ry word
Tell me the story most precious
That I might live what I’ve heard
(Some words in chorus by Fanny Crosby,
to the tune of “Tell Me the Story of Jesus”)
Behold the glory of Jesus
Shining in radiant white
Ponder His role now to save us
Redeem us from endless night
Consider His identity
The Father’s Beloved Son
Be still with all humility
Listen to Jesus the Son
Tell me the story of Jesus
Write on my heart ev’ry word
Tell me the story most precious
That I might live what I’ve heard
(Some words by Fanny Crosby, to the tune of “Tell Me the Story of Jesus”)
Brian J. Mikul 