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Song Lyrics

Verse 1: When my lifework is ended, and I cross the swelling tide, When the bright and glorious morning I shall see; I shall know my Redeemer when I reach the other side, And his smile will be the first to welcome me.

Verse 2: Oh, the soul-thrilling rapture when I view his blessed face, And the lustre of his kindly beaming eye; How my full heart shall praise him for the mercy, love, and grace, That prepares for me a mansion in the sky.

Verse 3: Oh, the dear ones in glory, how they beckon me to come, And our parting at the river I recall; To the sweet vale’s of Eden they will sing my welcome home; But I long to meet my Saviour first of all.

Verse 4: Through the gates to the city in a robe of spotless white, He will lead me where no tears will ever fall; In the glad song of ages I shall mingle with delight; But I long to meet my Saviour first of all.

Refrain: I shall know him, I shall know him, And redeemed by his side I shall stand, I shall know him, I shall know him By the print of the nails in his hand.

Research Resources

Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs by Melody Publications (#953)

The Complete Book of Hymns by William and Ardythe Petersen (p449)

101 Hymn Stories by Kenneth W. Osbeck (p167)

The Cyber Hymnal (accessed October 16, 2024)

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Our Great Savior by John Wilbur Chapman

Episode 13

Thursday, October 3, 2024 • Duration 11:00

A higher view of Jesus that allows us to appreciate Him more is served up by this great song! Tune in to be encouraged!!

P.S. Sorry that there’s no background music in this episode. I’m in the middle of making major changes to my workflow and haven’t found the music source that I’m looking for just yet.

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Song Lyrics

Hallelujah! what a Savior! Hallelujah! what a Friend! Saving, helping, keeping, loving, He is with me to the end.

Jesus! what a Friend for sinners! Jesus! Lover of my soul; Friends may fail me, foes assail me; He, my Savior, makes me whole.

Jesus! what a Strength in weakness! Let me hide myself in Him; Tempted, tried, and sometimes failing, He, my Strength, my vict'ry wins.

Jesus! what a Help in sorrow! While the billows o'er me roll, Even when my heart is breaking, He, my Comfort, helps my soul.

Jesus! what a Guide and Keeper! While the tempest still is high, Storms about me, night o'ertakes me, He, my Pilot, hears my cry.

Jesus! I do now receive Him, more than all in Him I find; He hath granted me forgiveness; I am His, and He is mine!

Research Resources

Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs by Melody Publications (#54)

Then Sings My Soul vol 1 by Robert J. Morgan (p269)

by Kenneth W. Osbeck (p73)

Announcement: Back in the Action on October 3rd!

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 • Duration 01:19

Following my unexpected hiatus, we're jumping right back in the action together with a new biweekly schedule starting next Thursday October 3rd!

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Sound the Battle Cry! by William F. Sherwin

Episode 12

Thursday, August 15, 2024 • Duration 17:32

Do you know to recognize and deal with spiritual attack? This episode introduces the reality of spiritual warfare with a reminder to be aware and on the offense for Jesus!

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Song Lyrics

Verse 1:

Sound the battle cry! See! the foe is nigh; Raise the standard high For the Lord; Gird your armour on, Stand firm every one; Rest your cause upon His holy word.

Verse 2:

Strong to meet the foe, Marching on we go, While our cause we know Must prevail; Shield and banner bright Gleaming in the light; Battling for the right We ne’er can fail.

Verse 3:

Oh! thou God of all, Hear us when we call, Help us one and all By thy grace; When the battle’s done, And the vict’ry won, May we wear the crown Before thy face.

Refrain:

Rouse then, soldiers! rally round the banner! Ready, steady, pass the word along; Onward, forward, shout aloud Hosanna! Christ is captain of the mighty throng.Scripture References

1 Peter 5:8-11 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle To him glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

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Saturday, August 3, 2024 • Duration 01:44

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Holy Bible, Book Divine! by John Burton, Sr.

Episode 11

Saturday, July 20, 2024 • Duration 12:41

What should you do with the Bible? Is it a sword to fight Satan? A baseball bat for whacking others? A shield to protect yourself against criticism? The usage of Scripture is often confused and lost today, and this hymn helps us see some of the key things we should expect to get out of our Bibles!

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Original Song LyricsHoly Bible, book divine! Precious treasure! thou art mine; Mine, to tell me whence I came; Mine, to teach me what I am:Mine, to chide me when I rove; Mine, to show a Saviour’s love: Mine art thou, to guide my feet; Mine, to judge, condemn, acquit:Mine, to comfort in distress, If the Holy Spirit bless; Mine, to show, by living faith, Man can triumph over death!Mine, to tell of joys to come, And the rebel sinner’s doom: O thou precious book divine! Precious treasure! thou art mine.Scripture References

Psalm 119:9-11, 20, 103, 128-129 BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word. 10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments. 11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. ... 20 My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times. ... 103 How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth! ... 128 Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way. 129 PE. Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.

1 Timothy 2:1-6 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 3 For this good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 5 For one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; 6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.

Announcement: Thursday is the New Tuesday!

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 • Duration 00:58

TLDR: Weekly release day is moving from Tuesdays to Thursdays!

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Day by Day the Manna Fell by Josiah Conder

Episode 10

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 • Duration 18:18

Did you know that God's provision comes daily? Not weekly, monthly, or yearly--He emphasizes giving us what we need today. We can trust Him then for the right now and leave the worries of our futures in His hands.

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Timestamps

[00:00] - Intro
[00:32] - Historical Context
[01:28] - Two Heroes
[01:59] - v1: God provides daily bread.
[04:59] - v2: There's no fear in love.
[06:42] - v3: Adopt God's wisdom and purpose.
[09:40] - v4: Yield to the Father's will.
[11:03] - v5: Cast away anxiety.
[13:44] - v6: Submit in prayer and thanksgiving.
[15:09] - Jesus: The Bread of Life
[15:48] - Learn to Rest in Christ

Song LyricsDay by day the manna fell; O to learn this lesson well! Still by constant mercy fed, Give me Lord, my daily bread.“Day by day,” the promise reads, Daily strength for daily needs; Cast foreboding fears away; Take the manna of today.Lord! my times are in Thy hand; All my sanguine hopes have planned, To Thy wisdom I resign, And would make Thy purpose mine.Thou my daily task shalt give; Day by day to Thee I live; So shall added years fulfill, Not my own, my Father’s will.Fond ambition, whisper not; Happy is my humble lot. Anxious, busy cares away; I’m provided for today.Oh, to live exempt from care By the energy of prayer: Strong in faith, with mind subdued, Yet elate with gratitude!Scripture References

Deuteronomy 8:2-5 And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no. And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live. Thy raiment waxed not old upon thee, neither did thy foot swell, these forty years. Thou shalt also consider in thine heart, that, as a man chasteneth his son, the LORD thy God chasteneth thee.

Is Your All on the Altar? by Elisha Hoffman

Episode 9

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 • Duration 16:02

Biblical surrender looks quite a bit different from the “white flag” waving you’ve seen in your favorite cartoons. Is Your All on the Altar? helps us consider what God is actually asking of us and reminds us of the blessings that come with yielding to His will.

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Timestamps

[00:00] - Historical Context
[01:02] - Understanding Biblical Surrender
[02:30] - v1-2: Lack of Surrender Hinders Spiritual Growth
[03:52] - Surrender Example: Abraham & Isaac
[07:39] - v3-4: Incalculable Blessings Await!
[10:48] - Salvation: The Prerequisite to Surrender
[11:50] - Surrender Takes Daily Effort
[13:41] - What Are You Withholding from God?

Song LyricsVerse 1: You have longed for sweet peace, and for faith to increase, And have earnestly, fervently prayed; But you cannot have rest, or be perfectly blest Until all on the altar is laid.Verse 2: Would you walk with the Lord, in the light of his word, And have peace and contentment alway, You must do his sweet will, to be free from all ill, On the altar your all you must lay.Verse 3: Oh, we never can know what the Lord will bestow Of the blessings for which we have prayed, Till our body and soul he doth fully control, And our all on the altar is laid.Verse 4: Who can tell all the love he will send from above, And how happy our hearts will be made, Of the fellowship sweet we shall share at his feet, When our all on the altar is laid.Refrain: Is your all on the altar of sacrifice laid? Your heart, does the Spirit control? You can only be blest and have peace and sweet rest, As you yield him your body and soul.Scripture References

But the Comforter, the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. 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.

Just As I Am by Charlotte Elliott

Episode 8

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 • Duration 18:02

Do you struggle with guilt? Feel that God doesn't love you? This song will encourage and remind you that He does want you, and He loves you just as you are.

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