Once I was filled with leprosy
And filthy from all my sin
I heard that Jesus could help me
I ran and knelt before Him
With love he reached out and touched me
Cleansed me and made me brand new
I spread the news of his mercy
My friend – Jesus can save you
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”)
Here is a great old hymn with new music for today.
Jesus healed by His great pow-er
Hope in Him and serve each day
He prayed at an early ho-ur
Discipline yourself to pray
He came proclaiming the kingdom
Repent, believe, enter in
Proclaim that others may now come
And together follow Him
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”)
He spoke with great authority
His teaching – hear and obey
Submit with all humility
Amazed at all He does say
He cast out the unclean spirit
Be in awe of His great power
He is our hope now believe it
Spread forth His fame ev’ry hour
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”)
He came proclaiming the gospel
Sin and death overcoming
Turn from your sin and your idols
Believe in Jesus your King
Passing along by the seaside
He called to four: “Follow me”
Commit to join them at His side
Fishing for more to be free
Chorus
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
(First 3 lines of chorus by Fanny Crosby, to the tune of “Tell Me the Story of Jesus”)
The eternity of God is a mystery far beyond the mortal mind. But it is not beyond our worship.– Philip Graham Ryken in Discovering God
We are a church family
All sisters and brothers
Know each one in the Body
And love one another
Together serve faithfully
Always encouraging
And from our hearts prayerfully
Offer our Lord’s blessing
We are the Lord’s family
All children of the King
He pours out His grace freely
Great love of which we sing
Peace with our God and Savior
And with His one Body
To Jesus all our hearts pour
Our love eternally
(To the tune of “The Church’s One Foundation”)
Dear Christian now commit to pray
To stand against the devil
Pray in the Spirit and always
Alert and ever watchful
Persevere – do not faint
And pray for all the saints
For courage ev’ry day
And the right words to say
To tell the gospel message
(To the tune of “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”)
Dear Christian – put on God’s armor
Truth to counter the devil
Christ’s righteousness now to cover
Your heart in this great battle
The gospel shoes put on
Peace with God through the Son
Through Him we’re one body
Proclaim to all you see
The good news of our Savior
The shield of faith take in your hand
To stop the arrows flaming
Guarded by God’s salvation – stand
Against the devil’ scheming
Take up the Spirit’s sword
And fight now like our Lord
The Bible learn and know
And so defeat the foe
Resist him ‘til he’s fleeing
(To the tune of “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”)
Here are some good posts for those who lead worship:
Top 10 Things I Love That Worship Leaders Do – Jared Wilson
Top 10 Things I Wish Worship Leaders Would Stop Saying – Jared Wilson
The Missing Elements of Modern Worship – Tim Challies
Brian J. Mikul 