A Beautiful Prayer

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In the Bible we read of a beautiful prayer,  

A prayer sent to heaven above;  

It was prayed by a heart that was laden with care,  

And filled with such wonderful love.  

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You can catch the sad tone of His voice as he said,  

"Thy will not my own must be done;" 

 As a lamb to the slaughter He soon must be led  

To die as the Crucified One.   

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As he prayed there alone in such deep agony,  

It was a most beautiful prayer;  

Just to think His great heart was all broken for me,  

That He my great sorrow must share. 

Refrain:  

When the Savior was praying,  

In the garden of Gethsemane,  

He said, "loving Father,  

If you will, let this cup pass from me;"  

I know He was thinking  

Of the anguish death would bring to His own  

How deep was His sorrow  

When Jesus was praying alone.

     

Author: Luther G. Presley (1887–1974)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXqg7xNY1lQ&list=RDwXqg7xNY1lQ&start_radio=1

 

  

Matthew 26:36 Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder… 39 And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.

When My Love to Christ Grows Weak

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When my love to Christ grows weak,  

When for deeper faith I seek,  

Then in thought I go to thee,  

Garden of Gethsemane.  

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There I walk amid the shades,  

While the ling'ring twilight fades,  

See that suff'ring, friendless one,  

Weeping, praying there alone.  

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When my love for man grows weak,  

When for stronger faith I seek,  

Hill of Calvary, I go  

To thy scenes of fear and woe.  

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There behold His agony,  

Suffered on the bitter tree;  

See His anguish, see His faith,  

Love triumphant still in death.  

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Then to life I turn again,  

Learning all the worth of pain,  

Learning all the might that lies  

In a full self-sacrifice.

   

Author: John Reynell Wreford   

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxi0iuoa5fc&list=RDpxi0iuoa5fc&start_radio=1

 

Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then I am strong. ~II Corinthians 12:10

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Luke 22:39 And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him. 40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. 41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. 43 And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him. 44 And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.    

Luke 23:33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him... 34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.

Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then I am strong. ~II Corinthians 12:10

Only a Step

 
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Hear the sweet voice of Jesus say,  

“Come unto me, I am the way!”  

Hearken, the loving call obey;  

Come, for He loves you so.   

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Casting your heavy burden down  

Low at the cross, the world may frown;  

Yet you shall wear a glorious crown,  

When He makes up His own.  

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Open for you the pearly gate;  

Lov’d ones for you now watch and wait.  

Terrible thought, to cry too late,  

“Jesus, I come to Thee.”  

Refrain:  

Only a step, only a step;  

Come, for He bled for you and died;  

He’s the same loving Saviour yet,  

Jesus the Crucified. 

Author: Charles Hutchinson Gabriel    

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnEtXbxKxS0&list=RDOnEtXbxKxS0&start_radio=1

John 14:5 Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.    

Matthew 11:28 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.    

2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.    

Revelation 21:21 And the twelve gates were twelve pearls: every several gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass.    

Genesis 25:7 And these are the days of the years of Abraham's life which he lived, an hundred threescore and fifteen years. 8 Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full of years; and was gathered to his people.

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    

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXf4BrQgAQ0

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.

Jesus is Tenderly Calling

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Jesus is tenderly calling thee home-  

Calling today, calling today;  

Why from the sunshine of love wilt thou roam  

Farther and farther away?   

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Jesus is calling the weary to rest-  

Calling today, calling today;  

Bring Him thy burden and thou shalt be blest-  

He will not turn thee away.  

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Jesus is waiting; O come to Him now-  

Waiting today, waiting today;  

Come with thy sins, at His feet lowly bow-  

Come, and no longer delay. 

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Jesus is pleading; O list to His voice-  

Hear Him today, hear Him today;  

They who believe on His name shall rejoice-  

Quickly arise and away. 

Refrain:  

Calling today,  

Calling today,  

Jesus is calling,  

Is tenderly calling today.

 

Author: Fanny J. Crosby

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVKRf99hqW8&list=RDrVKRf99hqW8&start_radio=1 

 Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.    

Matthew 4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. 18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. 20 And they straightway left their nets, and followed him. 21 And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them. 22 And they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him.    

Mark 1:14 Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 16 Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 17 And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. 18 And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him. 19 And when he had gone a little farther thence, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the ship mending their nets. 20 And straightway he called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him.    

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.

Lord, I'm Coming Home

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I've wandered far away from God,  

Now I'm coming home;  

The paths of sin too long I've trod,  

Lord, I'm coming home.  

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I've wasted many precious years,  

Now I'm coming home;  

I now repent with bitter tears,  

Lord, I'm coming home. 

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I'm tired of sin and straying,  Lord, 

Now I'm coming home;  

I'll trust Thy love, believe Thy word,  

Lord, I'm coming home. 

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My soul is sick, my heart is sore,  

Now I'm coming home;  

My strength renew, my hope restore,  

Lord, I'm coming home. 

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My only hope, my only plea,  

Now I'm coming home;  

That Jesus died, and died for me,  

Lord, I'm coming home. 

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I need his cleansing blood, I know,  

Now I'm coming home;  

O wash me whiter than the snow,  

Lord, I'm coming home. 

Refrain:  

Coming home, coming home,  

Nevermore to roam,  

Open wide Thine arms of love,  

Lord, I'm coming home.

  

Author: William J. Kirkpatrick    

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auD8szVnTaE&list=RDauD8szVnTaE&start_radio=1

Luke 15:11 And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12 And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. 13 And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living. 14 And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want. 15 And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. 16 And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him. 17 And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! 18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, 19 And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants. 20 And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. 21 And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. 22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet: 23 And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry: 24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.    

Luke 15:10 Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.    

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.    

Isaiah 1:18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

I Am Resolved

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I am resolved no longer to linger,  

Charmed by the world's delight;  

Things that are higher, things that are nobler,  

These have allured my sight.  

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I am resolved to go to the Savior,  

Leaving my sin and strife;  

He is the true one, He is the just one,  

He has the words of life. 

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I am resolved, and who will go with me?  

Come, friends, without delay;  

Taught by the Bible, led by the Spirit,  

We'll walk the heavenly way. 

Refrain:  

I will hasten to Him,  

Hasten so glad and free;  

Jesus, greatest, highest,  

I will come to Thee.  

   

 Author: Palmer Hartsough    

Here's a very authentic congregational rendition of this good old song:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvbzghoBZck&list=RDLvbzghoBZck&start_radio=1

Luke 5:32 I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.    

Matthew 11:28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.    

Matthew 16:24 Then Jesus told his disciples, “If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow  me."  

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

John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but by me."    

Revelation 22:17 The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.” And let him who hears say, “Come.” And let him who is thirsty come, let him who desires take the water of life without price.    

Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice!