Alas, and Did My Savior Bleed? (At the Cross)

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Alas, and did my Savior bleed?   

And did my Sovereign die?  

Would He devote that sacred head   

For such a worm as I?  

2  

Was it for sins that I had done.   

He groaned upon the tree?  

Amazing pity! grace unknown!    

And love beyond degree!  

3  

Well might the sun in darkness hide,   

And shut His glories in,  

When Christ, the mighty Maker, died   

For man, His creature’s sin.  

4  

Thus might I hide my blushing face   

While His dear cross appears.  

Dissolve my heart in thankfulness,   

And melt mine eyes to tears.  

5  

But drops of grief can ne’er repay   

The debt of love I owe;  

Here, Lord, I give myself away,   

’Tis all that I can do.  

Refrain:  

At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light,  

And the burden of my heart rolled away,  

It was there by faith I received my sight,  

And now I am happy all the day!    

 Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748)  

Refrain by Ralph Erskine Hudson (1843-1901)    

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeBNnupt3P8&list=RDNeBNnupt3P8&start_radio=1

And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way. ~Mark 10:52

Psalm 22:6 

But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people.   

 

Mark 10:46 

And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. 47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me. 48 And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me. 49 And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee. 50 And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus. 51 And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight. 52 And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.    

Matthew 27:45 

Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour. 46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? 47 Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calleth for Elias. 48 And straightway one of them ran, and took a spunge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink. 49 The rest said, Let be, let us see whether Elias will come to save him. 50 Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. 51 And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent; 52 And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, 53 And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many. 54 Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God

How Great Thou Art

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O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder

Consider all the worlds thy hands have made,

I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,

Thy pow'r throughout the universe displayed,

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When through the woods and forest glades I wander

And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees,

When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur

And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze,

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And when I think that God, his son not sparing,

Sent him to die, I scarce can take it in --

That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing,

He bled and died to take away my sin,

CHORUS

Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee:

How great thou art, how great thou art!

Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee:

How great thou art, how great thou art!

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When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation

And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart!

Then I shall bow in humble adoration

And there proclaim, my God, how great thou art! 

Carl Boberg (Swedish)

English translation: Stuart K. Hine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYTKYpnRnAQ&list=RDaYTKYpnRnAQ&start_radio=1

Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable. ~Psalm 145:3

A Mighty Fortress

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A mighty fortress is our God,

A bulwark never failing;

Our helper He, amid the flood

Of mortal ills prevailing;

For still our ancient foe

Doth seek to work us woe;

His craft and pow'r are great,

And, armed with cruel hate,

On earth is not his equal.

2

Did we in our own strength confide,

Our striving would be losing,

Were not the right man on our side,

The man of God's own choosing;

Dost ask who that may be?

Christ Jesus, it is He!

Lord Sabaoth His name,

From age to age the same,

And He must win the battle.

3

And tho' this world, with demons filled,

Should threaten to undo us,

We will not fear, for God hath willed

His truth to triumph through us;

The prince of darkness grim--

We tremble not for him;

His rage we can endure, 

For lo, his doom is sure;

One little word shall fell him!

Martin Luther

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XUYZoguhEQ

Matthew 12:8 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day.

Mark 2:28 Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.

Luke 6:5 And he said unto them, That the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.

I Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.

Deuteronomy 33:27 The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms; and he shall trust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them.

II Samuel 22:2 And he said, The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer.

Psalm 20:7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; but we will remember the name of the Lord our God. 

Psalm 46:1-3 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof.

Ephesians 5:18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit.

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.

Night, with Ebon Pinion

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Night with ebon pinion*

Brooded o'er the vale;

All around was silent,

Save the night wind's wail,

When Christ, the man of sorrows,

In tears and sweat as blood,

Prostrate in the garden,

Raised his voice to God.

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Smitten for offenses 

Which were not his own,

He for our transgressions

Had to weep alone;

No friend with words to comfort,

Nor hand to help was there;

When the meek and lowly

Humbly bowed in prayer:

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Abba, Father, Father,

If indeed it may,

Let this cup of anguish

Pass from me, I pray;

Yet if it must be suffered

By me, thine only son,

Abba, Father, Father,

Let thy will be done.

L. H. Jameson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nog651DHLvI&list=RDNog651DHLvI&start_radio=1

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.

*Ebon: dark brown or black in color; ebony.

*Pinion: the outer part of a bird's wing including the flight feathers.

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.  

4  

There behold His agony,  

Suffered on the bitter tree;  

See His anguish, see His faith,  

Love triumphant still in death.  

5  

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

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.

Jesus, Hold My Hand

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As I travel through this pilgrim land

There is a friend who walks with me

Leads me safely thru the sinking sand

It is the Christ of Calvary

This would be my pray'r, dear Lord, each day

To help me do the best I can

For I need Thy light to guide me day and night

Blessed Jesus, hold my hand

2

Let me travel in the light divine

That I may see the blessed way;

Keep me that I may be wholly thine

And sing redemption's son some day;

I will be a soldier brave and true

And ever firmly take a stand,

As I onward go and daily meet the for,

Blessed Jesus, hold my hand.

3

When I wander thru the valley dim

Toward the setting of the sun,

Lead me safely to a land of rest

If I a crown of life have won;

I have put my faith in thee, dear Lord,

That I may reach the golden strand

There's no other friend on whom I can depend,

Blessed Jesus, hold my hand.

REFRAIN

Jesus, hold my hand

I need Thee every hour

Through this pilgrim land

Protect me by Thy power

Hear my feeble plea,

O Lord, look down on me,

When I kneel in pray'r I hope to meet you there

Blessed Jesus, hold my hand.

Albert E. Brumley

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Do1NUSPdgaM&list=RDDo1NUSPdgaM&start_radio=1

Isaiah 41:13

For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.

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.

Luke 23:33

And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.

Job 6:2-4

Oh that my grief were throughly weighed, and my calamity laid in the balances together! For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea: therefore my words are swallowed up.

John 8:12

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

2 Timothy 2:3

Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 6:12

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

James 1:12

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

Matthew 11:28-29

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

Psalm 23:4

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

If We Never Meet Again

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Soon we’ll come to the end of life’s journey

And perhaps we’ll never meet anymore

Till we gather in heaven’s bright city

Far away on that beautiful shore

2

O so often we are parted with sorrow

Benedictions often quicken our pain

But we never shall sorrow in heaven

God be with you till we meet again

3

O they say we shall meet by the river

Where no storm clouds ever darken the sky

And they say we'll be happy in heaven

In the wonderful sweet by and by

REFRAIN

If we never meet again this side of heaven

As we struggle through this world and its strife

There’s another meeting place somewhere in heaven

By the side of the river of life

Where the charming roses bloom forever

And where separations come no more

If we never meet again this side of heaven

I will meet you on that beautiful shore

Lyrics: Albert Brumley

This is another song with an alto lead (I can hear you, Cleffie).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bu34xlZt4-4&list=RDbu34xlZt4-4&start_radio=1

Revelation 21:3-4

And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.