SOtheD 7.23.10 Your Great Name (Neale & Nordhoff)

Your Great Name

Lost are saved, find their way
At the sound of Your great name
All condemned feel no shame
At the sound of Your great name

Every fear has no place
At the sound of Your great name
The enemy, He has to leave
At the sound of Your great name

Jesus, worthy is the Lamb that was slain for us
Son of God and man, You are high and lifted up
And all the world will praise Your great name

All the weak find their strength at the sound
Of Your great name
Hungry souls receive grace
At the sound of Your great name

The fatherless find their place
At the sound of Your great name
The sick are healed, the dead are raised
At the sound of Your great name

Jesus, worthy is the Lamb that was slain for us
Son of God and man, You are high and lifted up
And all the world will praise Your great name

Redeemer, my Healer, Lord Almighty
Defender, my Savior, You are my King

Sing the name of Jesus
We worship the name of Jesus
We bow before Jesus
There is no other name - Jesus

Jesus, worthy is the Lamb that was slain for us
Son of God and man, You are high and lifted up
And all the world will praise Your great name
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6vHHbUOCQA

SOtheD 7.21.10 Absolutely (Starfield)

Absolutely

Lover of my soul
I want to tell You
Only You have all of me
I cannot contain
My adoration
I'm in love so desperately

No one is as lovely as You are
There is no one else who has my heart

Jesus, You have me completely
Every breath that I breathe
I am absolutely in love
Jesus, I am Yours forever
All of me surrenders
I am absolutely in love with You.

Down upon my knees
I'm lost in worship
Humbled by Your majesty
What is there to say
But how I love You
Thank You for forgiving me

No one is as lovely as You are
There is no one else who has my heart

Jesus, You have me completely
Every breath that I breathe
I am absolutely in love
Jesus, I am Yours forever
All of me surrenders
I am absolutely in love with You.

All I am is Yours
Only Yours

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZH06hW6psA&feature=related

SOtheD 7.20.10 The Nails in Your Hands (Everybodyduck)

The nails in Your hands
The nail in Your feet
They tell me how much You love me
The thorns on Your brow
They tell me how
You bore so much shame to love me

And when the heavens pass away
All Your scars will still remain
And forever they will say
Just how much You love me

So I want to say:
Forever my love,
Forever my heart,
Forever my life,
Is Yours

Forever my love,
Forever my heart,
Forever my life,
Is Yours

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4o1QuoPPxc

SOtheD 7.15.10 Love is Here (Tenth Avenue North)

Love is Here

Come to the water
You who thirst
and you'll thirst no more
Come to the Father
You who work
and you'll work no more
And all you who labor in vain
And to the broken and shamed

Love is here
Love is now
Love is pouring from His hands, from His brow
Love is near, it satisfies!
Streams of mercy flowing from His side
Cause love is here

Come to the treasure
You who search
and you'll search no more
Come to the lover
You who want
and you'll want no more
And all you who labor in vain
And to the broken and shamed

Love is here
Love is now
Love is pouring from His hands, from His brow
Love is near, it satisfies!
Streams of mercy flowing from His side
Cause love is here

And to the bruised and fallen
Captives bound and broken-hearted
He is the Lord, He is the Lord
By His stripes He's paid our ransom
From His wounds we drink salvation
He is the Lord, He is the Lord

Love is here
Love is now
Love is pouring from His hands, from His brow
Love is near, it satisfies!
Streams of mercy flowing from His side
Cause love is here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLy-B9LuqMo

SOtheD 6.20.10 Lead Me (Sanctus Real)

james sang this in church this morning for father's day. awesome song with super challenging lyrics.

Lead Me

I look around and see my wonderful life
Almost perfect from the outside
In picture frames I see my beautiful wife
Always smiling
But on the inside, I can hear her saying...

“Lead me with strong hands
Stand up when I can't
Don't leave me hungry for love
Chasing dreams, what about us?

Show me you're willing to fight
That I'm still the love of your life
I know we call this our home
But I still feel alone”

I see their faces, look in their innocent eyes
They're just children from the outside
I'm working hard, I tell myself they'll be fine
They're in independent
But on the inside, I can hear them saying...

“Lead me with strong hands
Stand up when I can't
Don't leave me hungry for love
Chasing dreams, but what about us?

Show me you're willing to fight
That I'm still the love of your life
I know we call this our home
But I still feel alone”

So Father, give me the strength
To be everything I'm called to be
Oh, Father, show me the way
To lead them
Won't You lead me?

To lead them with strong hands
To stand up when they can't
Don't want to leave them hungry for love,
Chasing things that I could give up

I'll show them I'm willing to fight
And give them the best of my life
So we can call this our home
Lead me, 'cause I can't do this alone

Father, lead me, 'cause I can't do this alone

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAKBXBXz1fo

SOtheD 5.26.10 Our Great God (Fernando Ortega/Mac Powell)

Our Great God

Eternal God unchanging
Myserious and unknown
Your boundless love, unfailing
And grace and mercy shown

Bright Seraphim and ceaseless light
Around Your glorious throne
They raise their voices day and night
In praise to You alone

Hallelujah, Glory be to our great God
Hallelujah, Glory be to our great God

Lord we are weak and frail
Helpless in the storm
Surround us with Your angels
Hold us in Your arms

Our cold and ruthless enemy
His pleasure is our harm
Rise up, Oh Lord and He will flee
Before our Sovereign God

Hallelujah, Glory be to our great God
Hallelujah, Glory be to our great God

Let every creature in the sea
And every flying bird
Let every mountain every field
And bounty of the earth

Let all the moons and all the stars
And all the universe
Sing praises to the living God
Who moves them by His word

Hallelujah, Glory be to our great God
Hallelujah, Glory be to our great God
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c0jJt_XKbw

SOtheD 5.25.10 Here With Me (MercyMe)

Here With Me

I long for Your embrace
Every single day
To meet You in this place
And see You face to face

Will You show me?
Reveal Yourself to me
Because of Your mercy
I fall down on my knees

And I can feel Your presense here with me
Suddenly I'm lost within Your beauty
Caught up in the wonder of Your touch
Here in this moment I surrender to Your love

You're everywhere I go
I am not alone
You called me as Your own
To know You and be known

You are Holy
And I fall down on my knees

I can feel Your presense here with me
Suddenly I'm lost within Your beauty
Caught up in the wonder of Your touch
Here in this moment I surrender to Your love

I surrender to Your grace
I surrender to the One who took my place

I can feel Your presense here with me
Suddenly I'm lost within Your beauty
Caught up in the wonder of Your touch
Here in this moment I surrender to Your love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p99J-qv5a2Q

SOtheD 5.20.10 All I Have is Christ (Sovereign Grace)

All I Have is Christ

I once was lost in darkest night
Yet thought I knew the way
The sin that promised joy and life
Had led me to the grave
I had no hope that You would own
A rebel to Your will
And if You had not loved me first
I would refuse You still

But as I ran my hell-bound race
Indifferent to the cost
You looked upon my helpless state
And led me to the cross
And I beheld God’s love displayed
You suffered in my place
You bore the wrath reserved for me
Now all I know is grace

Hallelujah! All I have is Christ
Hallelujah! Jesus is my life

Now, Lord, I would be Yours alone
And live so all might see
The strength to follow Your commands
Could never come from me
Oh Father, use my ransomed life
In any way You choose
And let my song forever be
My only boast is You

Hallelujah! All I have is Christ
Hallelujah! Jesus is my life
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY-idvZYF0U&feature=PlayList&p=BAA9158C015A4DAE&playnext_from=PL&playnext=1&index=36

SOtheD 5.17.10 Jesus King of Angels (Fernando Ortega)

Jesus King of Angels

Jesus King of Angels
Heavens light
Shine Your face upon this house tonight
Let no evil come into my dreams
Light of Heaven, keep me in Your peace

Remind me how you made dark spirits flee
And spoke Your power to the raging sea
And spoke Your mercy to a sinful man
Remind me, Jesus, for this is what I am

The universe is vast beyond the stars
But You are mindful when a sparrow falls
And mindful of the anxious thoughts that find me,
surround me, and bind me

With all my heart I love You Sovereign Lord
Tomorrow let me love You even more
And rise to speak the goodness of Your name
Until I close my eyes in sleep again

The universe is vast beyond the stars
But You are mindful when a sparrow falls
And mindful of the anxious thoughts that find me,
surround me, and bind me

Jesus King of Angels
Heavens light
Hold my hand and keep me through this night.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wOhVh2bct8&feature=related

SOtheD 5.15.10 Stop the World (Matthew West)

Since I know I'll be busy tomorrow, I've added the song of the day for Sat. today. Excellent words.
Stop the World

The TV is talking
Telephone's ringing
The lights are all on
And the radio screaming
A million distractions are stealing my heart from You
I'm tired and empty
This life is relentless
It weakens my knees and it breaks my defenses
It's wearing me down and I'm desperate to hear from You

Stop the world
I wanna get out
I need an escape
Away from this crowd
Just to hear You
Speak to me

I need to be still before
I make a move
I need to be humble
With nothing to prove
And I need Your Word
To show me the truth
I need time
Precious time

Stop the world
I wanna get out
I need an escape
Away from this crowd
Just to hear You
Speak to me

Stop the world
I'm ready to listen
Show me a sign
Just give me a vision of Heaven
That I can hold on to
Stop the world
I need some time with You.

Before I can find my words
I need to hear Your voice
Above all this senseless noise
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ehm4T3QtMw&NR=1

SOtheD 5.14.10 Only Grace (Matthew West)

Only Grace

There is no guilt here
There is no shame
No pointing fingers
There is no blame
What happened yesterday
Has disappeared
The dirt has washed away
And now it's clear

There's only grace
There's only love
There's only mercy
And believe me, it's enough
Your sins are gone
Without a trace
There's nothing left now
There's only grace.

You're starting over now
Under the sun
You're stepping forward now
A new life has begun
Your new life has begun

There's only grace
There's only love
There's only mercy
And believe me, it's enough
Your sins are gone
Without a traceThere's nothing left now
There's only grace.

And if you should fall again,
Get back up, Get back up
Reach out and take my hand
Get back up, Get back up again

There's only grace
There's only love
There's only mercy
And believe me, it's enough
Your sins are gone
Without a trace
There's nothing left now
There's only grace.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9ArVuqm324&feature=related

SOtheD 5.10.10 He Will Carry Me (Mark Schultz)

I call, You hear me
I’ve lost it all
And it’s more than I can bear
I feel so empty
You’re strong
I’m weary
I’m holdin’ on
But I feel like givin’ in
But still You’re with me

And even though I’m walkin’ through
The valley of the shadow
I will hold tight to the hand of Him
Whose love will comfort me
And when all hope is gone
And I’ve been wounded in the battle
He is all the strength that I will Ever need
And He will carry me

I know I’m broken
But You alone
Can mend this heart of mine
You’re always with me

And even though I’m walkin’ through
The valley of the shadow
I will hold tight to the hand of Him
Whose love will comfort me
And when all hope is gone
And I’ve been wounded in the battle
He is all the strength that I will Ever need
And He will carry me

And even though I feel so lonely
Like I’ve never been before
You never said it would be easy
But You said you’d see me through The storm

And even though I’m walkin’ through
The valley of the shadow
I will hold tight to the hand of Him
Whose love will comfort me
And when all hope is gone
And I’ve been wounded in the battle
He is all the strength that I will Ever need
And He will carry me
http://www.tangle.com/view_video?viewkey=09fcc7b43d2f430ad617

SOtheD 5.5.10 Bring the Rain (Mercy Me)

Bring the Rain

I can count a million times
People asking me how I
Can praise You with all that I've gone through
The question just amazes me
Can circumstances possibly
Change who I forever am in You

Maybe since my life was changed
Long before these rainy days
It's never really ever crossed my mind
To turn my back on you, oh Lord
My only shelter from the storm
But instead I draw closer through these times

So I pray
Bring me joy, bring me peace
Bring the chance to be free
Bring me anything that brings You glory
And I know there'll be days
When this life brings me pain
But if that's what it takes to praise You
Jesus, bring the rain

I am yours regardless of the clouds
that may loom above
Because you are much greater than my pain
Suffering your destiny
So tell me whats a little rain

So I pray
Bring me joy, bring me peace
Bring the chance to be free
Bring me anything that brings You glory
And I know there'll be days
When this life brings me pain
But if that's what it takes to praise You
Jesus, bring the rain

Holy, holy, holy
Holy, holy, holy
is the lord God almighty
is the lord God almighty
I'm forever singing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8HgAVenbUU

SOtheD 5.3.10 And Now My Lifesong Sings (Casting Crowns)

And Now My Lifesong Sings

I once was lost, But now I’m found
I once was lost, But now I’m found
So far away, But I’m home now
I once was lost, But now I’m found
And now my lifesong sings

I once was blind, But now I see
I once was blind, But now I see
I don’t know how, but when He touched me
I once was blind, But now I see
And now my lifesong sings
And now my lifesong sings
Now my lifesong sings

I once was dead, But now I live
I once was dead, But now I live
Now my life to You I give
Now my life to You I give
Now my life to You I give

Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Let my lifesong sing to You
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Let my lifesong sing to You

Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Let my lifesong sing to You
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Let my lifesong sing to You

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx1_7gfCy38

SOtheD 4.29.10 Use Me Here (Everybody Duck)

Use Me Here

Use me here, where I am
Not gonna pray anymore that You’ll change Your plans
Despite my fear
I place my life in Your hands
The future can wait
Tomorrow might be too late
So Jesus use me here

I lay my hearts desires at Your feet oh, Lord
Take all the plans I’ve made and all my dreams
Blinded by triumphs of tomorrow I’ve let sin control today
So many drowning within reach
Father it’s time you heard me say

Use me here, where I am
Not gonna pray anymore that You’ll change Your plans
Despite my fear
I place my life in Your hands
The future can wait
Tomorrow might be too late
So Jesus use me here

I tell myself I want to know your will oh, Lord
Still I confess I’ve had plans of my own
But from now on I plan to listen to Your will and to Your way
No matter what the future holds
I’m gonna live for You today

Use me here, where I am
Not gonna pray anymore that You’ll change Your plans
Despite my fear
I place my life in Your hands
The future can wait
Tomorrow might be too late
So Jesus use me here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=364pchLaRaw

SOtheD 4.27.10 Empty Me (Chris Sligh)

Empty Me

I’ve had just enough of the spotlight
When it burns bright
To see how it gets in the blood
I’ve tasted my share of the sweet life and the wild ride
And found a little is not quite enough
I know how I can stray
And how fast my heart can change

Empty me of the selfishness inside
Every vain ambition and the poison of my pride
And any foolish thing my heart holds to
Lord, empty me of me so I can be
Filled with You.

I’ve seen just enough of the quick buys of the best lies
To know how prodigals can be drawn away
I know how I can stray
And how fast my heart can change

Empty me of the selfishness inside
Every vain ambition and the poison of my pride
And any foolish thing my heart holds to
Lord, empty me of me so I can be
Filled with You.

Cause everything is a lesser thing compared to You
Cause everything is a lesser thing compared to You
So I surrender all

Empty me of the selfishness inside
Every vain ambition and the poison of my pride
And any foolish thing my heart holds to
Lord, empty me of me so I can be
Filled with You.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrvSnQ77Mvc

SOtheD 4.23.10 All the Way my Savior Leads me (Chris Tomlin)

All the Way my Savior Leads Me

All the way my Savior leads me
Who have I to ask beside
How could I doubt His tender mercy
Who through life has been my guide

All the way my Savior leads me
Cheers each winding path I tread
Gives me grace for every trial
Feeds me with the living Bread

You lead me and keep me from falling
You carry me close to Your heart
And surely Your goodness and mercy will follow me

All the way my Savior leads me
O, the fullness of His love
O, the sureness of His promise
In the triumph of His blood

And when my spirit clothed immortal
Wings its flight to realms of day
This my song through endless ages
Jesus led me all the way Jesus led me all the way

You lead me and keep me from falling
You carry me close to Your heart
And surely Your goodness and mercy will follow me

All the way my Savior leads me
All the way my Savior leads me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKkDzII4s4s

SOtheD 4.22.10 I Am (Mark Schultz)

I Am

I Am the Maker of the Heavens
I Am the Bright and Morning Star
I Am the Breath of all Creation
Who always was, and is to come
I Am the One who walked on water
I Am the One who calmed the seas
I Am the Miracles and Wonders
So come and see
And follow Me
You will know

I Am the Fount of Living Water
The Risen Son of Man
The Healer of the Broken
And when you cry
I Am your Savior and Redeemer
Who bore the sin of man
The Author and Perfecter
Beginning and the End
Yes I Am

I Am the Spirit deep inside you
I Am the Word upon your heart
I Am the One who even knew you
Before your birth
Before you were

I Am the Fount of Living Water
The Risen Son of Man
The Healer of the Broken
And when you cry
I Am your Savior and Redeemer
Who bore the sin of man
The Author and Perfecter
Beginning and the End
Yes I Am

Throughout the Earth (I AM)
The Universe (I AM)
In every heart (I AM)
Oh, where you are (I AM)
The Lord of Lords
The King of Kings
The Holy Lamb
Above all things
Yes, I Am Almighty God your Father
The Risen Son of Man
The Healer of the Broken
And when you cry
I Am your Savior and Redeemer
Who bore the sins of man
The Author and Perfecter
Beginning and the End -I Am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hILaSh78yHQ&feature=related

SOtheD 4.20.10 Give Me Jesus (Fernando Ortega)

In the morning, when I rise
In the morning, when I rise
In the morning, when I rise
Give me Jesus.

Give me Jesus, Give me Jesus.
You can have all this world,
Give me Jesus.

And when I am alone,
O when I am alone,
And when I am alone,
Give me Jesus.

Give me Jesus, Give me Jesus.
You can have all this world,
But give me Jesus.

And when I come to die,
O When I come to die,
And when I come to die,

Give me Jesus, Give me Jesus.
You can have all this world,

You can have all this world,

You can have all this world,
Give me Jesus.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N3KPA9ltQE

SOtheD 4.16.10 All My Praise (Selah)

"Dry your tears, ye that stand around the bed of the dying believer; the parting moment is almost at hand. A cold damp is on the forehead - the eye is fixed - the pulse too feeble to be felt. Are you staggered at such a spectacle? Nay! Let faith do it's part! The chamber is crowded with glorious forms; angels are waiting there to take charge of the disembodied soul; a hand gentler than ANY human is closing those eyes; and a voice sweeter than any human is whispering, 'Surely, the Lord giveth his beloved sleep.'"

All My Praise
I will follow you through green pastures
And sing hallelujah to your name
I will follow you through dark disaster
And sing hallelujah through the pain
Even in the shadow of death I will praise you
Even in the valley I will say

Holy, my God You are worthy of all my praise
Holy, my God You are worthy of all my praise

You are seated on Your throne in heaven
And you see all of us down here
And you have promised you will not abandon
So I shall not fear
Even in the shadow of death I will praise you
Even in the valley I will say

Holy, my God You are worthy of all my praise
Holy, my God You are worthy of all my praise

You made every star And you taught it how to shine
You knew my name before there was time
And all this was just part of your glorious design
Hallelujah, hallelujah

Holy, my God You are worthy of all my praise
Holy, my God You are worthy of all my praise

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-rJ2c6U8YM

SOtheD 4.15.10 I will Rise (Chris Tomlin)

I Will Rise

There's a peace I've come to know
Though my heart and flesh may fail
There's an anchor for my soul I can say "It is well"
Jesus has overcome And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won He is risen from the dead

And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees And rise I will rise

There's a day that's drawing near
When this darkness breaks to light
And the shadows disappear And my faith shall be my eyes
Jesus has overcome And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won He is risen from the dead

And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees And rise I will rise

And I hear the voice of many angels sing, "Worthy is the Lamb"
And I hear the cry of every longing heart, "Worthy is the Lamb"

And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees And rise I will rise

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa8w7mGug0c

SOtheD 4.14.10 It is not Death to Die (Sovereign Grace)

It is not Death to Die (Sovereign Grace)

It is not Death to die, to leave this weary road,

and join the saints who dwell on high, who’ve found their home with God.

It is not death to close the eyes long dimmed by tears,

and wake in joy before your throne, delivered from our fears.

O Jesus, conquering the grave,

your precious blood has power to save.

Those who trust in you will in your mercy find

that it is not death to die.

It is not death to fling aside this earthly dust,

and rise with strong and noble wing

to live among the just.

It is not death to hear the key unlock the door

that sets us free from mortal years to praise forever more.

O Jesus, conquering the grave,

your precious blood has power to save.

Those who trust in you will in your mercy find

that it is not death to die.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsUyqXT2u8w&feature=related

SOtheD 4.13.10 Come to Jesus (Chris Rice)

Aunt Anne... with your final heartbeat Kiss the world goodbye
Then go in peace, and laugh on Glory's side,
and Fly to Jesus Fly to Jesus Fly to Jesus and live! We will see you again! We love you.

Come to Jesus

Weak and wounded sinner Lost and left to die
O, raise your head, for love is passing by
Come to Jesus Come to Jesus
Come to Jesus and live!

Now your burden's lifted And carried far away
And precious blood has washed away the stain,
so Sing to Jesus Sing to Jesus Sing to Jesus and live!

And like a newborn baby Don't be afraid to crawl
And remember when you walk Sometimes we fall...
so Fall on Jesus Fall on Jesus Fall on Jesus and live!

Sometimes the way is lonely And steep and filled with pain
So if your sky is dark and pours the rain,
then Cry to Jesus Cry to Jesus Cry to Jesus and live!

O, and when the love spills over And music fills the night
And when you can't contain your joy inside,
then Dance for Jesus Dance for Jesus Dance for Jesus and live!

And with your final heartbeat Kiss the world goodbye
Then go in peace, and laugh on Glory's side,
and Fly to Jesus Fly to Jesus Fly to Jesus and live!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_4g8_e16dc

SotheD 4.12.10 Great is Thy Faithfulness (Selah)

My Aunt Anne's favorite song... She is about to see our faithful Savior face to face and we are going to miss her.

"For our dying bodies must be transformed into bodies that will never die; our mortal bodies must be transformed into immortal bodies. Then, when our dying bodies have been transformed into bodies that will never die, this Scripture will be fulfilled: “Death is swallowed up in victory.

O death, where is your victory?
O death, where is your sting?”
For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power. But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.

So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.

Great is Thy Faithfulness

Great is Thy faithfulness, oh God my Father;
There is no shadow of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not;
As Thou hast been, Thou forever wilt be.

Great is Thy faithfulness!
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided;
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above
Join with all nature in manifold witness
to Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.

Great is Thy faithfulness!
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided;
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!

Great is Thy faithfulness!
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided;
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpRCClg8pEY

SOtheD 4.7.10 Carried to the Table (Leeland)

Carried to the table

Wounded and forsaken
I was shattered by the fall
Broken and forgotten
Feeling lost and all alone
Summoned by the King
Into the Master’s courts
Lifted by the Savior
And cradled in His arms

I was carried to the table
Seated where I don’t belong
Carried to the table
Swept away by His love
And I don’t see my brokenness anymore
When I’m seated at the table of the Lord
I’m carried to the table
The table of the Lord

Fighting thoughts of fear
And wondering why He called my name
Am I good enough to share this cup
This world has left me lame
Even in my weakness
The Savior called my name
In His Holy presence
I’m healed and unashamed

You carried me, my God
You carried me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pum11nM5MrU&feature=related

SOtheD 4.6.10 What do I know of Holy (Addison Road)

What do I know of Holy

I made You promises a thousand times
I tried to hear from Heaven
But I talked the whole time
I think I made You too small
I never feared You at all No
If You touched my face would I know You?
Looked into my eyes could I behold You?

What do I know of You
Who spoke me into motion?
Where have I even stood
But the shore along Your ocean?
Are You fire? Are You fury?
Are You sacred? Are You beautiful?
What do I know? What do I know of Holy?

I guess I thought that I had figured You out
I knew all the stories and I learned to talk about
How You were mighty to save
Those were only empty words on a page
Then I caught a glimpse of who You might be
The slightest hint of You brought me down to my knees

What do I know of You
Who spoke me into motion?
Where have I even stood
But the shore along Your ocean?
Are You fire? Are You fury?
Are You sacred? Are You beautiful?
What do I know? What do I know of Holy?

What do I know of Holy?
What do I know of wounds that will heal my shame?
And a God who gave life "its" name?
What do I know of Holy?
Of the One who the angels praise?
All creation knows Your name
On earth and heaven above
What do I know of this love?

What do I know of You
Who spoke me into motion?
Where have I even stood
But the shore along Your ocean?
Are You fire? Are You fury?
Are You sacred? Are You beautiful?
What do I know? What do I know of Holy?

What do I know of Holy?
What do I know of Holy?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6J5TzSE_18

SOtheD 4.5.10 Beautiful Redemption (Joy Williams)

She's not my favorite singer but I love this song. My dad preached an amazing message about doubting Thomas yesterday for Easter. Sometimes, it's not that we doubt Christs' resurrection but that we live like we doubt He is alive. Are you living in light of the reality of His presence and His imminent return?

Beautiful Redemption

I've had my forty days and forty nights at sea
I've had forty years in the wilderness, or so to speak
I've walked with sand from the ocean floor on my feet
To turn and say you left me

I'm a doubting Thomas in needing to believe
I'm a perfumed sinner just like Magdalene
I'm Judas kissing on your cheek eager to decieve
I am all of these

I cry, Father, Father, forgive me
You say, Child, I already have
You are beautiful
Beautiful Redemption
You are Beautiful
Beautiful Redemption

I'm the guilty thief that's hanging by your side
and my shame is dying with your sacrifice
And all my fears come crashing down as I look in your eyes
I see paradise

I cry, Father, Father, forgive me
You say, Child, I already have
You are beautiful
Beautiful Redemption
You are Beautiful
Beautiful Redemption

Hallelujah (we all, we all, we all fall down)
Hallelujah (we all, we all, we all fall down)
Hallelujah (we all, we all, we all fall down)
Hallelujah (we all, we all, we all fall down)

You are beautiful
Beautiful Redemption
You are Beautiful
Beautiful Redemption
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSkbbYhZq1o

SOtheD 4.2.10 Jesus Thank You (Sovereign Grace)

Jesus Thank You

The mystery of the cross I cannot comprehend,
The agonies of Calvary.
You, the Perfect Holy One, crushed Your Son,
Drank the bitter cup reserved for me.

Your blood has washed away my sin,
Jesus, thank You.
The Father’s wrath completely satisfied,
Jesus, thank You.
Once Your enemy, now seated at Your table,
Jesus, thank You.

By Your perfect sacrifice I’ve been brought near,
Your enemy made Your friend.
Pouring out the riches of Your glorious grace,
Your mercy and your kindness know no end.

Your blood has washed away my sin,
Jesus, thank You.
The Father’s wrath completely satisfied,
Jesus, thank You.
Once Your enemy, now seated at Your table,
Jesus, thank You.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJf-HXyoGL8

Retro SOtheD 4.1.10 Arise My Love (Michael Card)

Arise My Love

Not a word was heard
at the tomb that day.
Just shuffling of soldiers feet
as they guarded the grave.
One day, two days,
three days had past.
Could it be that Jesus
breathed His last?
Could it be that His Father
had forsaken him?
Turned his back on his son
dispising our sin.
All hell seemed to whisper
"Just forget Him, He's dead."
Then the Father looked down
to his son and he said..

Arise, My love.
Arise, My love.
The grave no longer
has a hold on you
No more death's sting
No more suffering
Arise...Arise...my love.

The Earth trembled
and the tomb began to shake,
and like lightening
from Heaven the stone was rolled away.
And as dead man
the guards they all stood there in fright
As the power of love
displayed its might
Then suddenly a melody
filled the air
Riding wings of wind,
it was everywhere
The words all creation
had been longing to hear
The sweet sound of victory,
so loud and clear.

Arise, my love.
Arise, my love.
The grave no longer has a hold on you.
No more death's sting
no more suffering
Arise...arise....

Sin, where are your shackles?
Death, where is your sting?
Hell; has been defeated.
The grave could not hold the king.

Arise, My love.
Arise, My love.
The grave no longer
has a hold on you
No more death's sting
No more suffering
Arise....Arise....Arise
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMHyGh0RgCA

SOtheD 3.31.10 Worthy is the Lamb (Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir)

Worthy is the Lamb

Thank you for the cross lord
thank you for the price you paid
bearing all my sin and shame
in love you came,and gave amazing grace!

Thank you for this love lord
thank you for the nail-pierced hands
washed me in your cleansing flow,
now all i know,your forgiveness and embrace!!

Worthy is the Lamb!
seated on the throne
(we) crown you now
with many crowns
you reign victorious!
High and lifted up
Jesus son of God
the treasure of heaven crucified
worthy is the lamb
worthy is the lamb

Thank you for the cross lord
thank you for the price you paid
bearing all my sin and shame
in love you came,and gave amazing grace!

Thank you for this love lord
thank you for the nail-pierced hands
washed me in your cleansing flow,
now all i know, your forgiveness and embrace!!

Worthy is the Lamb!
seated on the throne
(we) crown you now
with many crowns
you reign victorious!
High and lifted up
Jesus son of God
the treasure of heaven crucified
worthy is the lamb
worthy is the lamb
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Gae-n0Pb7Q

SOtheD 3.30.10 At the Cross (Hillsong)

You have overcome the grave...Your glory fills the highest place...What can separate me now?

At the Cross

Oh Lord You've searched me
You know my way
Even when I fail You
I know You love me
Your holy presence
Surrounding me
In every season
I know You love me
I know You love me

At the cross I bow my knee
Where Your blood was shed for me
There's no greater love than this
You have overcome the grave
Your glory fills the highest place
What can separate me now

You go before me
You shield my way
Your hand upholds me
I know You love me

At the cross I bow my knee
Where Your blood was shed for me
There's no greater love than this
You have overcome the grave
Your glory fills the highest place
What can separate me now

You tore the veil
You made a way
When You said that it is done

And when the earth fades
Falls from my eyes
And You stand before me
I know You love me
I know You love me

At the cross I bow my knee
Where Your blood was shed for me
There's no greater love than this
You have overcome the grave
Your glory fills the highest place
What can separate me now
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRjXBbtbEpM&feature=related

SOtheD 3.29.10 Remember Me (Mark Schultz)

A great song to start off this week of remembrance...

Remember Me

Remember me
In a Bible cracked and faded by the years
Remember me
In a santuary filled with silent prayers

And age to age And heart to heart
Bound by grace and peace
Child of wonder, Child of God
I'll remember you Remember Me

Remember me
When the color of the sunset fills the sky
Remember me
When you pray and the tears of joy fall from your eyes

And age to age And heart to heart
Bound by grace and peace
Child of wonder, Child of God
I'll remember you Remember Me

Remember me
When the children leave their Sunday school with smiles
Remember me
When they're old enough to teach Old enough to preach Old enough to leave

And age to age And heart to heart
Bound by grace and peace
Child of wonder, Child of God
I'll remember you Remember Me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PVKFa8K4G8&feature=related
(this is a bad recording of the song, if you can, find it and download the duet version by him and Ginny Owens)

SOtheD 3.27.10 One Day (Nichole Nordeman & Selah)

One Day

One day eyes that are blind will see you clearly
And one day all who deny will finally believe
One day hearts made of stone will break in pieces
And one day chains once unbroken will fall down at your feet
So we wait for that one day come quickly

We want to see your Glory
Every knee falls down before thee
Every tongue offers you praise
With every hand raised
Singing Glory To you and unto you only
We'll sing Glory to Your name

One day voices that lie will all be silent
One day all that's divided will be whole again
One day death will retreat and wave it's white flag
One day love will defeat the strongest enemy
So we wait for that one day come quickly

We know not the day or the hour
Or the moments in between
But we know the end of the story
When we'll see Chorus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Efw-7cFGSA

SOtheD 3.26.10 Faithful One (Selah)

Faithful One

I find no hope within to call my own

For I am frail of heart, my strength is gone

But deep within my soul is rising up a song

Here in the comfort of the faithful one

I walk a narrow road through valleys deep

In search of higher ground, on mountains steep

And though with feet unsure, I still keep pressing on.

For I am guided by the faithful one.

Faithful, faithful to the end,

My true and precious friend,

You have been faithful, Faithful, so faithful to me

I see your wounded hands, I touch your side

With thorns upon your brow you bled and died

But there’s an empty tomb, a love for all who come

And give their hearts to you, the faithful one.

Faithful, faithful to the end,

My true and precious friend,

You have been faithful, Faithful, so faithful to me

And when the day is dawned and when the race is run

I will bow down before God’s only Son

And I will lift my hands in praise for all you’ve done

And I will worship you, my faithful one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dFF_n5MqHs

Retro SOtheD 3.25.10 El Shaddai (Michael Card)

El Shaddai

El Shaddai, El Shaddai, El-Elyon na Adonia,

Age to age You're still the same, By the power of the name.

El Shaddai, El Shaddai, Erkamka na Adonai,

We will praise and lift You high, El Shaddai.

Through your love and through the ram, You saved the son of Abraham; Through the power of your hand, Turned the sea into dry land. To the outcast on her knees, You were the God who really sees, And by Your might, You set Your children free.

El Shaddai, El Shaddai, El-Elyon na Adonia,

Age to age You're still the same, By the power of the name.

El Shaddai, El Shaddai, Erkamka na Adonai,

We will praise and lift You high, El Shaddai.

Through the years You've made it clear, That the time of Christ was near, Though the people couldn't see What Messiah ought to be. Though Your Word contained the plan, They just could not understand Your most awesome work was done Through the frailty of Your Son.

El Shaddai, El Shaddai, El-Elyon na Adonai,

Age to age You're still the same, By the power of the name.

El Shaddai, El Shaddai, Erkamka na Adonai, I will praise and lift You high, El Shaddai.

El Shaddai, El Shaddai, El-Elyon na Adonai,

Age to age You're still the same, By the power of the name.

El Shaddai, El Shaddai, Erkamka na Adonai, I will praise and lift You high, El Shaddai.

El Shaddai, is most often translated as "God Almighty."
El-Elyon na Adonai is a combination of two names for God, meaning "God Most High, O Lord" (na is a particle of entreaty, sometimes translated "please" but often left untranslated).
Erkamka na Adonai is taken from Psalm 18:1 (except for the "na," which is added) and is normally translated "I love you (ארחמך), O Lord." Psalm 18:1 is the only place that the Hebrew Bible uses this verb for love in the Qal stem; this is normally an Aramaic usage. Hebrew uses this verb in the Piel stem.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuXB1a3NBCw

SOtheD 3.24.10 A Place Called Grace (Phillips, Craig & Dean)

A Place Called Grace

So many years I heard it told
The story of compassion
A prodigal son who left the fold
And found no satisfaction
On my knees, Lord, I cried out to You
I'm so alone
But if there's room in Your house for one more
I'm ready to come back home

I know there is a place
Where arms of compassion welcome me home
Sweet mercy falls like rain
I know there's a place called grace

So many days I've trusted grace
Yet I have to wonder
How many times my human strength
Has kept me from surrender
The more I learn just to lean on the cross
The more I see
When I fall, I will fall to the place
Where mercy reaches me (Reaches me)

I know there is a place
Where arms of compassion welcome me home
Sweet mercy falls like rain
I know there's a place called grace

If it seems that my courage is strong
There's just one reason
He's my rock when my faith is all gone
He holds me in His arms
Gives me strength to carry on

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oj06mYUj5Wk

SOtheD 3.23.10 Orphans of God (Avalon)

Orphans of God

Who here among us has not been broken
Who here among us is without guilt or pain
So oft abandoned by our transgressions
If such a thing as grace exists
Then grace was made for lives like this

There are no strangers
There are no outcasts
There are no orphans of God
So many fallen, but hallelujah
There are no orphans of God

Come ye unwanted and find affection
Come all ye weary, come and lay down your head
Come ye unworthy, you are my brother
If such a thing as grace exists
Then grace was made for lives like this

There are no strangers
There are no outcasts
There are no orphans of God
So many fallen, but hallelujah
There are no orphans of God

O blessed Father, look down upon us
We are Your children, we need Your love
We run before Your throne of mercy
And seek Your face to rise above
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=702g7hQEBRM&feature=related

SOtheD 3.22.10 New Jerusalem (Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir)

Looking forward to a day when healthcare is no longer needed... this is our temporary dwelling place. Everytime I am tempted to think I'd rather be here on earth than in eternity with my Savior, I listen to this song and my longings for Heaven immediately return.

New Jerusalem

If words could describe the longing in my heart
For the place prepared for me
When i think of Heaven's glory
Awaiting the redeemed
All within me rises up at the thought of what will be

How I long for the New Jersusalem
Just to see my Saviors face
Oh my heart is in Jerusalem
My home, my resting place.

Heard that the streets are paved with gold
and the light there never fades
I heard of treasures to behold
that words could not explain
And the praise of the saints like an ocean
Holy is the Lamb that was slain

How I long for the New Jersusalem
Just to see my Saviors face
Oh my heart is in Jerusalem
My home, my resting place.

No more crying...
No more pain...
Every tear will be wiped away
All suffering on earth shall cease
Forevermore at peace

How I long for the New Jersusalem
Just to see my Saviors face
Oh my heart is in Jerusalem
My home, my resting place.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWgHeRJKQXA

SOtheD 3.21.10 By Our Love (Christy Nockels)

By Our Love

Brothers, let us come together
Walking in the Spirit, there's much to be done...
We will come reaching, out from our comforts
And they will know us by our love...

Sisters, we were made for kindness
We can pierce the darkness as He shines through us...
We will come reaching, with a song of healing...
And they will know us by our love!

The time is now
Come Church arise...
Love with His hands
See with His eyes...
Bind it around you,
Let it never leave you,
And they will know us by our love...

Children, You are hope for justice,
Stand firm in the Truth now, set your hearts above
You will be reaching, long after we’re gone,
And they will know you by your love!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5NPUWCzsU0

SOtheD 5.20.10 At the Foot of the Cross (Don Moen)

At the Foot of the Cross

At the foot of the cross
Where grace and suffering meet
You have shown me Your love
Through the judgment You received
And You've won my heart
And You've won my heart
Now I can

Trade these ashes in for beauty
And wear forgiveness like a crown
Coming to kiss the feet of mercy
I lay every burden down
At the foot of the cross

At the foot of the cross
Where I am made complete
You have given me life
Through the death you bore for me
And You've won my heart
And You've won my heart

Trade these ashes in for beauty
And wear forgiveness like a crown
Coming to kiss the feet of mercy
I lay every burden down
At the foot of the cross

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jsc1QSw6DEs&feature=related

SOtheD 3.19.10 A Mighty Fortress (Christy Nockels)

This song is incredible! - came across it this week and can't stop listening to it. "Your Kingdom is unshakable, with You forever we will reign!"

A Mighty Fortress

Our God is, a consuming fire,
A burning holy Flame, with glory and freedom
Our God is, the only righteous judge,
Ruling over us with kindness and wisdom
We will keep our eyes on You
We will keep our eyes on You

A mighty fortress is our God
A sacred refuge is Your Name
Your Kingdom is unshakable
With You forever we will reign

Our God is, jealous for His own
None could comprehend, His love and His mercy
Our God is exalted on His throne
High above the heavens
Forever He’s worthy...
We will keep our eyes on You
We will keep our eyes on You

A mighty fortress is our God
A sacred refuge is Your Name
Your Kingdom is unshakable
With You forever we will reign

We will keep our eyes on You
We will keep our eyes on You
So we can set our hearts on You
Lord we will set our hearts on You!

A mighty fortress is our God
A sacred refuge is Your Name
Your Kingdom is unshakable
With You forever we will reign

Our God is, a consuming fire,
A burning holy Flame, with glory and freedom

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4H-iWayY5M

Retro Thursday SOtheD 3.18.10 Friends (Michael W. Smith)

Retro Thursday SOtheD is dedicated to all of my friends... especially Julie Mcnally.

Friends

Packing up the dreams God planted
In the fertile soil of you
Can't believe the hopes He's granted
Means a chapter in your life is through
But we'll keep you close as always
It won't even seem you've gone'
Cause our hearts in big and small ways
Will keep the love that keeps us strong

And friends are friends forever
If the Lord's the Lord of them
And a friend will not say never'
Cause the welcome will not end
Though it's hard to let you go
In the Father's hands we know
That a lifetime's not too long to live as friends.

With the faith and love God's given
Springing from the hope we know
We will pray the joy you'll live in
Is the strength that now you show
But we'll keep you close as always
It won't even seem you've gone'
Cause our hearts in big and small ways
Will keep the love that keeps us strong

And friends are friends forever
If the Lord's the Lord of them
And a friend will not say never'
Cause the welcome will not end
Though it's hard to let you go
In the Father's hands we know
That a lifetime's not too long to live as friends.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOCJAVlESEo

SOtheD 3.17.10 - I have a Shelter (Sovereign Grace Ministries)

We are learning this song in our Wednesday night Bible study, so I thought it fitting to be the song of the day...enjoy!

I have a Shelter

I have a shelter in the storm
When troubles pour upon me
Though fears are rising like a flood
My soul can rest securely

O Jesus, I will hide in You
My place of peace and solace
No trial is deeper than Your love
That comforts all my sorrows

I have a shelter in the storm
When all my sins accuse me
Though justice charges me with guilt
Your grace will not refuse me

O Jesus, I will hide in You
Who bore my condemnation
I find my refuge in Your wounds
For there I find salvation

I have a shelter in the storm
When constant winds would break me
For in my weakness, I have learned
Your strength will not forsake me

O Jesus, I will hide in You
The One who bears my burdens
With faithful hands that cannot fail
You’ll bring me home to heaven
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhmS6VvPm84

SOtheD 3.16.10 - Walk Your Road (by Watermark: Watermark)

My prayer for today... Oh Lord if only I could make my road look like Your road, If I could love the way You love... I want to know how to walk Your road.

Walk Your Road

Dusty feet tired from walkin,
But you have beautiful feet, and you walked those roads,
You gave hope to me,
Calloused Hands tired from workin,
But you have beautiful hands, and the wounds there-in have given life to me,

And I wanna know your beauty,
to hold it here in my heart,
Oh Lord if only
I could make my road look like your road,
If I could love the way you love,

If your word in my heart,
was the only thing I used to fill me up,
I wanna place my feet where, the wounded walk,
and where you learn to love no matter what the cost
I want to go, I wanna walk your road,

A broken heart for the wounded,
and yours is the most beautiful,
looking past our faults, and dying to meet our need,
Weeping eyes, for the sinner,
There's nothing more beautiful,
And Lord I want the passion of those tears,

And I wanna know your beauty, to hold it here in my hands,
Oh Lord if only, I could make my road look like your road,
If I could love the way you love,

If your word in my heart, was the only thing I used to fill me up...
Well I wanna place my feet where, the wounded walk,
And where you learn to love no matter what the cost I want to go,
I wanna know how to walk your road.

http://www.google.com/search?q=WALK+YOUR+ROAD+WATERMARK&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&startIndex=&startPage=1

SOtheD 3.15.10 - Healing is in Your Hands (Christy Nockels, Passion: Awakening)

Bo Coyle was my cooking teacher in HS. Him and his wife joined my dad's church and have been long-time friends of mine. James and I went to see Mr. Coyle in the hospital yesterday as he is recovering from receiving another stent in his heart. He is also receiving chemo treatments for throat cancer. He shared with us yesterday how God used his sweet wife to save him - from the bottom of the barrell... His wife described him as a Catholic bar tender with a heart of gold. God healed his broken, depraved heart...and has the power to heal my friend, Mr. Coyle of his cancer.

Healing is in Your Hands
No mountain,
no valley,
no gain or loss we know
could keep us from Your love
No sickness, no secret,
no chain is strong enough
to keep us from Your love
to keep us from Your love

How high, how wide
No matter where I am, healing is in Your hands
How deep, How strong,
And now by Your grace I stand,
healing is in Your hands

Our present,
our future,
our past is in Your hands
We're covered by Your blood
We're covered by Your blood

How high, How wide
no matter where I am, healing is in Your hands
How deep, How strong
And now by Your grace I stand,
healing is in Your hands

In all things we know that
We are more than conquorers
You keep us by Your love...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p2yqWFlg60

SOtheD 3.14.10 - Reign in Us (Starfield)

You thought of us before the world began to breathe
You knew our names before we came to be
You saw the very day we fall away from You
and how desperately we need to be redeemed

Lord Jesus
come lead us
we're desperate for Your touch

Oh great and mighty one
with one desire we come
that You would reign that You would reign in us
we're offering up our lives
a living sacrifice
that You would reign that You would reign in us

Spirit of the living God fall fresh again
come search our hearts and purify our lives
we need Your perfect love we need Your discipline
we're lost unless You guide us with Your light

Lord Jesus
come lead us
we're desperate for Your touch

Oh great and mighty one
with one desire we come
that You would reign that You would reign in us
we're offering up our lives
a living sacrifice
that You would reign that You would reign in us

we cry out for Your life to revive us cry out
for Your love to define us cry out
for Your mercy to keep us
blameless until You return

oh great and mighty one
with one desire we come
that You would reign that You would reign in us
we're offering up our lives
a living sacrifice
that You would reign that You would reign in us

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nd9QgNao5M

SOtheD 3.13.10 - "God, Be Merciful to Me (Psalm 51)"

James and I visited Tim Keller's church in NYC this past summer. This was one of the songs we sung while worshiping there...

God, Be Merciful to Me
(Psalm 51)

Words:	The Psalter
Music:	Christopher Miner

1. God, be merciful to me;
On Thy grace I rest my plea
Plenteous in compassion Thou,
Blot out my transgressions now;
Wash me, make me pure within;
Cleanse, O cleanse me from my sin.

2. My transgressions I confess;
Grief and guilt my soul oppress.
I have sinned against Thy grace,
And provoked Thee to Thy face.
I confess Thy judgement just;
Speechless, I Thy mercy trust.

3. I am evil, born in sin;
Thou desirest truth within.
Thou alone my Savior art,
Teach Thy wisdom to my heart;
Make me pure, Thy grace bestow,
Wash me whiter than the snow.

4. Broken, humbled to the dust
By Thy wrath and judgment just,
Let my contrite heart rejoice,
And in gladness hear Thy voice;
From my sins O hide Thy face,
Blot them out in boundless grace.

5. Gracious God, my heart renew,
Make my spirit right and true.
Cast me not away from Thee,
Let Thy Spirit dwell in me;
Thy salvation's joy impart,
Steadfast make my willing heart.

6. Sinners then shall learn from me,
And return, O God, to Thee
Savior all my guilt remove,
And my tongue shall sing Thy love
Touch my silent lips, O Lord,
And my mouth shall praise accord

http://lala.com/zydlI

3.12.10 SOtheD - "Oh the Cross" (Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir - "Declare Your Name" CD)

I've decided to add a Song of the Day (SOtheD) each day to this blog. This way, if you'd like to subscribe, you can listen to and contemplate the words to one great song every day - perhaps a song you've never heard before. Usually on my way into work I hear a song that sticks with me throughout the day. Today the SOtheD is "Oh the Cross" sung by the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir - enjoy!

Oh the Cross

My longing for love wouldn’t go away
I was desperate, searching, broken by pain
Looking for answers but nothing seemed right
Where was my answer, what was my life?
Blinded by sin I was lost, deceived
Until I turned my eyes to Calvary

Oh the cross where Jesus died
He shed His blood, gave His life for you and I
My sins erased, no longer lost
My debt was paid, I am saved
Oh the cross

Day after day as I live my life
I find heartache, trouble, battles to fight
When fear tries to grip me and I feel alone
My Jesus is with me
I’m not on my own
Now I can say in my heart I believe
My life has been changed because of Calvary

Oh the cross where Jesus died
He shed His blood, gave His life for you and I
My sins erased, no longer lost
My debt was paid, I am saved
Oh the cross

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzOSmm_gLSc

The Prodigal (sovereign grace "Sons & Daugherts")

You held out Your arms, I walked away
Insolent, I spurned Your face
Squandering the gifts You gave to me
Holding close forbidden things
Destitute, a rebel still, a fool in all my pride
The world I once enjoyed is death to me
No joy, no hope, no life

Where now are the friends that I had bought
Gone with every penny lost
What hope could there be for such as I
Sold out to a world of lies
Oh, to see Your face again, it seems so distant now
Could it be that You would take me back
A servant in Your house

You held out Your arms, I see them still
You never left, You never will
Running to embrace me, now I know
Your cords of love will always hold
Mercy’s robe, a ring of grace
Such favor undeserved
You sing over me and celebrateThe rebel now Your child
http://www.last.fm/music/Sovereign+Grace+Music/_/The+Prodigal?autostart

In the beginning...

I am starting this blog for my own use...I love music, it is such a huge part of my life. So often I hear songs, read and memorize lyrics, but then forget about them. I am going to use this blog to post lyrics and links to songs that speak to me. Feel free to recommend songs or share your comments! Enjoy.