The Lord's Supper

 

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When we meet in sweet communion

Where the feast divine is spread,

Hearts are brought in closer union

While partaking of the bread.

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"God so loved" -- what wondrous measure!

Loved and gave the best of heav'n;

Bought us with that matchless treasure,

Yea, for us his life was giv'n.

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Feast divine, all else surpassing,

Precious blood for you and me.

While we sup, Christ gently whispers,

"Do this in my memory."

Refrain:

Precious feast, all else surpassing,

Wondrous love for you and me;

While we feast Christ gently whispers,

"Do this in my memory."

Tillit S. Teddlie

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=illGPgICkJ8&list=RDillGPgICkJ8&start_radio=1

John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Mark 14

22 And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat: this is my body. 23 And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them: and they all drank of it. 24 And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many. 25 Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God. 26 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

I Corinthians 11

23 For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, that the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: 24 And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. 25 After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, this cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.

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AUTHOR'S NOTES:

"Communion" or "the Lord's Supper" is a ritual celebrated in almost all Christian churches. In the Catholic Mass it is called "Eucharist." (Please note that whenever I refer to Christian churches I am including Catholic and all the mainstream protestant denominations -- Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopal, etc., as well as the multitude of Baptist offshoots. I use the term "Christian" in a broad sense, only to differentiate from Eastern religions -- Jewish and Muslim faiths, Buddhist, Hindu, etc.)

  The celebration of the Lord's Supper is a practice instituted at the Passover feast Jesus celebrated with his disciples immediately preceding his arrest and crucifixion. The remainder of the New Testament writings indicate that the followers of Jesus adopted this practice from the very beginning of what would become the church. The ritual consists of prayers and 'breaking bread' in which all partake of a morsel of unleavened or leavened bread, followed by all sharing in drinking a small amount of 'fruit of the vine' -- either wine or grape juice. This follows precisely the pattern that is described in the gospel accounts of the Last Supper.

Luke 22

7 Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed. 8 And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat. 9 And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare? 10 And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in. 11 And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples? 12 And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready. 13 And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover. 14 And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him. 15 And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer: 16 For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God. 17 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves: 18 For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come. 19 And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. 20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.

No, Not One

 

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There's not a friend like the lowly Jesus –  

No, not one! no, not one!  

None else could heal all our soul's diseases –  

No, not one! no, not one!  

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No friend like Him is so high and holy –  

No, not one! no, not one!  

And yet no friend is so meek and lowly –  

No, not one! no, not one!   

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There's not an hour that He is not near us –  

No, not one! no, not one!  

No night so dark but His love can cheer us –  

No, not one! no, not one!     

Refrain:  

Jesus knows all about our struggles,  

He will guide till the day is done;  

There's not a friend like the lowly Jesus –  

No, not one! no, not one!  

 

Author: Johnson Oatman    

Now for something a little different...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3jemN_D0nU&list=RDg3jemN_D0nU&start_radio=1

Every once in a while I get a great desire to go to a pentecostal church.

Henceforth I call you not servants, for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth, but I have called you friends. ~John 15:15

 "None else could heal all our soul's diseases"  

Matthew 9:35 And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.    

 "Jesus knows all about our struggles"  

Hebrews 4:15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.     

"meek and lowly"  

Matthew 21 21 And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples, 2 Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me. 3 And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them. 4 All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet*, saying, 5 Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass. 6 And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them, 7 And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon. 8 And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way. 9 And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.    

Zechariah 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.    

 "no night so dark but his love can cheer us"  

John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

I Know My Name is There

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My name is in the book of Life,  

Oh, bless the name of Jesus;  

I rise above all doubt and strife,  

And read my title clear.  

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My name once stood with sinners lost,  

And bore a painful record;  

But by His blood the Savior crossed,  

And placed it on His roll.  

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Yet inward trouble often cast,  

A shadow o’er my title;  

But now with full salvation blest,  

Praise God! it’s ever clear.  

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While others climb through worldly strife  

To carve a name of honor,  

High up in heaven’s book of Life,  

My name is written there.  

Refrain:  

I know, I know,  

My name is there;  

I know, I know,  

My name is written there.     

Author: D. S. Warner 

This is not a polished professional group or a congregation in worship, but for some reason I feel like I know these folks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aou8kGsCvsw&list=RDaou8kGsCvsw&start_radio=1

Revelation 3:5 He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.    

Revelation 20:11 And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them. 12 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. 13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. 14 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. 15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.

Who At the Door Is Standing?

 

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Who at the door is standing,  

Patiently drawing near,  

Entrance within demanding?  

Whose is the voice I hear?   

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Lonely without He’s staying:  

Lonely within am I;  

While I am still delaying,  

Will He not pass me by?  

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All through the dark hours dreary,  

Knocking again is He;  

Jesus, art Thou not weary,  

Waiting so long for me?  

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Door of my heart, I hasten!  

Thee will I open wide.  

Though He rebuke and chasten,  

He shall with me abide.  

Refrain:  

Sweetly the tones are falling;  

“Open the door for me!  

If thou wilt heed My calling,  

I will abide with thee.” 

 

Author: Mary Bridges Slade   

 

Here's a beautifully arranged version of this song, with barbershop style harmonies.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMouL6OGNNE&list=RDcMouL6OGNNE&start_radio=1

Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

Wonderful Words of Life

 

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Sing them over again to me,  

Wonderful words of life;  

Let me more of their beauty see,  

Wonderful words of life;  

Words of life and beauty  

Teach me faith and duty.  

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Christ, the blessed one, gives to all  

Wonderful words of life;  

Sinner, list to the loving call,  

Wonderful words of life;  

All so freely given,  

Wooing us to heaven.  

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Sweetly echo the gospel call,  

Wonderful words of life;  

Offer pardon and peace to all,  

Wonderful words of life;  

Jesus, only Savior,  

Sanctify forever.     

Refrain:  

Beautiful words, wonderful words,  

Wonderful words of life;  

Beautiful words, wonderful words,  

Wonderful words of life. 

Author: P. P. Bliss (1874)   

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UopkSmx7hUo&list=RDUopkSmx7hUo&start_radio=1

 John 6:68 Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.   

 Romans 10:15 As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!"   

 Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!

Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

 

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’Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,  

Just to take Him at His word;  

Just to rest upon His promise;  

Just to know, Thus saith the Lord. 

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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.  

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Yes, ’tis sweet to trust in Jesus,  

Just from sin and self to cease;  

Just from Jesus simply taking  

Life, and rest, and joy, and peace.  

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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  

Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him,  

How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er,  

Jesus, Jesus, Precious Jesus!  

O for grace to trust Him more   

 Author:Louisa M. R. Stead   

Trust in the Lord with all your heart. ~Proverbs 3:5

 "trust in Jesus"  

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.  

Psalm 5:11 But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.  

Psalm 9:10 And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.     

"his cleansing blood"  

1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.  

Revelation 1:5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,   

 "to plunge me 'neath the healing cleansing flood"  

Romans 6:4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.  

  "life and rest and joy and peace"  

John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.  

Matthew 11:28-29 28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.  

John 16:23 And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. 24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.  

John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.     

"wilt be with me to the end"  

Matthew 28:19-20 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

Seeking the Lost

 

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  Seeking the lost, yes, kindly entreating  

Wanderers on the mountain astray;  

“Come unto Me,” His message repeating,  

Words of the Master speaking today.  

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Seeking the lost and pointing to Jesus  

Souls that are weak and hearts that are sore,  

Leading them forth in ways of salvation,  

Showing the path to life evermore.  

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Thus would I go on missions of mercy,  

Following Christ from day unto day,  

Cheering the faint and raising the fallen,  

Pointing the lost to Jesus, the Way. 

Refrain  

Going afar upon the mountain  

Bringing the wanderer back again  

Into the fold of my Redeemer  

Jesus the Lamb for sinners slain.    

Author: William A. Ogden   

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3yD2ajytGI&list=RDH3yD2ajytGI&start_radio=1

Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost. ~Luke 15:6

Luke 15:3 And he spake this parable unto them, saying, 4 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? 5 And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. 6 And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost. 7 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.     

For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. ~Matthew 18:11