Thursday, March 26, 2026

Who At the Door Is Standing?

 

 1  
Who at the door is standing,  
Patiently drawing near,  
Entrance within demanding?  
Whose is the voice I hear?   
2  
Lonely without He’s staying:  
Lonely within am I;  
While I am still delaying,  
Will He not pass me by?  
3  
All through the dark hours dreary,  
Knocking again is He;  
Jesus, art Thou not weary,  
Waiting so long for me?  
4  
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.



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.

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Wonderful Words of Life

 

1  

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.  

2  

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.  

3  

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!


Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

 

 1  

’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. 

2  

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.  

3  

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.  

4  

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.


Monday, March 23, 2026

Seeking the Lost

 

1
  Seeking the lost, yes, kindly entreating  
Wanderers on the mountain astray;  
“Come unto Me,” His message repeating,  
Words of the Master speaking today.  
2  
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.  
3  
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

Sunday, March 22, 2026

At Calvary

AT CALVARY
Years I spent in vanity and pride,
caring not my Lord was crucified,
knowing not it was for me He died
on Calvary.
By God's Word at last my sin I learned;
then I trembled at the law I'd spurned,
till my guilty soul imploring turned
to Calvary.
Now I've giv'n to Jesus ev'rything;
now I gladly own Him as my King;
now my raptured soul can only sing
of Calvary.
O the love that drew salvation's plan!
O the grace that brought it down to man!
O the mighty gulf that God did span
at Calvary!
Refrain:
Mercy there was great and grace was free;
pardon there was multiplied to me;
there my burdened soul found liberty,
at Calvary.

William R. Newell



I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. ~Galatians 2:20

Friday, March 20, 2026

Worthy Art Thou

1
Worthy of praise is Christ our redeemer, 
Worthy of glory, honor and pow'r!
Worthy of all our soul's adoration,
Worthy art Thou! Worthy art Thou!
2
Lift up the voice in praise and devotion,
Saints of all earth before Him should bow;
Angels in heaven worship Him saying,
Worthy art Thou! Worthy art Thou!
3
Lord, may we come before Thee with singing,
Filled with Thy spirit, wisdom and pow'r;
May we ascribe Thee glory and honor,
Worthy art Thou! Worthy art Thou!
Refrain:
Worthy of riches, blessings and honor,
Worthy of wisdom, glory and pow'r!
Worthy of earth and heaven's thanksgiving
Worthy art Thou! Worthy art Thou!

Tillit S. Teddlie



Revelation 5:11 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; 12 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. 13 And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.

Psalm 18:3 I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.

* * *

Tillit Sidney Teddlie was born on June 3, 1885 at Swan, Texas. He was a leader in the Churches of Christ denomination in the 20th Century. In addition to singing schools which he taught for 61 years, he also preached and taught across Texas and the southwest. For one period of time (two years) he sang only with Foy E. Wallace, Jr., (a well-known, conservative Churches of Christ preacher around World War II) while they conducted meetings across the country.

Teddlie was honored by many people in many places. On June 2, 1985, 630 churches across the land proclaimed Sunday “Tillit S. Teddlie Day” and sang his songs. Teddlie had composed 130 songs and published 14 song books. One of his song books, "Golden Harvest Hymns" included 100 of his best-known hymns. He attended a song fest in his name at the Preston Crest Church of Christ in Dallas where more than 1,200 gathered. Teddlie's 100th birthday was honored by President Reagan who sent a telegram, and Sen. Phil Graham among others. The Briar, Texas, Church of Christ gave him a bronze statue worth $6,000.

His songs published in hymnals from Churches of Christ include “Worthy Art Thou,” “Heaven Holds All to Me,” “When We Meet in Sweet Communion, “Oft We Come Together,” “Singing Redemption’s Song,” “Hear Me When I Call,” “O God of Infinite Mercy,” and many more. While Teddlie had success as a publisher of many of his own smaller hymnals, his contributions as a composer to every major hymnal published in Churches of Christ since 1921 have left an indelible imprint on the denomination’s hymnody.

Teddlie died August 17, 1987 at the age of 102. He is remembered for his preaching, teaching, and music and his good influence upon all the people that he met and worked with.

Thursday, March 19, 2026

How Beautiful Heaven Must Be

 

1  
We read of a place that’s called heaven,  
It’s made for the pure and the free;  
These truths in God’s Word He hath given,  
How beautiful heaven must be.  
2  
In heaven no drooping nor pining,  
No wishing for elsewhere to be;  
God’s light is forever there shining,  
How beautiful heaven must be. 
3  
Pure waters of life there are flowing,  
And all who will drink may be free;  
Rare jewels of splendor are glowing,  
How beautiful heaven must be.  
4  
The angels so sweetly are singing,  
Up there by the beautiful sea;  
Sweet chords from their gold harps are ringing,  
How beautiful heaven must be.     
Refrain:  
How beautiful heaven must be,  
Sweet home of the happy and free;  
Fair haven of rest for the weary,  
How beautiful heaven must be. 

Author: Mrs. A. S. Bridgewater   

Sometimes I like to hear a song recorded by non-professionals -- more like real people, like we used to sound when we sang these songs at church and at home. (Except we didn't play instruments when we sang church songs.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aRNSjoHdKI&list=RD8aRNSjoHdKI&start_radio=1

"fair haven of rest for the weary"  

Hebrews 4:9-11 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.  

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.  

Revelation 14:13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.

"God's light is forever there shining" 

Revelation 21:23 And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof. 

Revelation 22:5 And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever. 

"pure waters of life there are flowing"  

Revelation 7:17 For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.  

Revelation 21:6 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.  

Revelation 22:1 And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.  

Revelation 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.   

"rare jewels of splendor"  

Revelation 21:19-21 And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald; The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolyte; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, a topaz; the tenth, a chrysoprasus; the eleventh, a jacinth; the twelfth, an amethyst. 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.   

"the angels so sweetly are singing"  

Revelation 5:11-12 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.   

"sweet chords from their gold harps are ringing"  

Revelation 5:8 And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.  

Revelation 14:2 And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder: and I heard the voice of harpers harping with their harps:  

Revelation 15:2 And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God.