Christian Music

[Hemi-mom]

It is You/Newsboys

As we lift up our hands
Will You meet us here
As we call on Your name
Will You meet us here
We have come to this place
To worship You
God of mercy and grace


It is You we adore
It is You praises are for
Only You
The heavens declare
It is You
It is You

And holy, holy is our God almighty
And holy, holy is His name alone, yeah
And holy, holy is our God almighty
And holy, holy is His name alone

It is You we adore
It is You praises are for
Only You
The heavens declare
It is You
It is You

As we lift up our hands
As we call on Your name
Will you visit this place
By Your mercy and grace

It is You we adore
It is You praises are for
Only You
The heavens declare
It is You
It is You

 

[Hemi-mom]

Good Morning Mrs. "graduated" Fur!

 

[JC2]

I Love <B>It is You</B>!

 

[Hemi-mom]

Do you have that one on CD? DH is turning 9 on Sat. and I got him a Newsboys CD. It has that one and the one that goes...it's all God's people singing glory glory, Alleluia, He reigns... It also has In Christ Alone on it! He's gonna love it! I listened to it in the store and I love it! LOL


Love this...I could sing it everyday!

In Christ Alone

In Christ Alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace,
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My comforter, my all in all,
Here in the love of Christ I stand.

In Christ Alone! - who took on flesh,
Fullness of God in helpless babe!
This gift of love and righteousness,
Scorned by the ones he came to save:
Till on that cross as Jesus died,
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid;
Here in the death of Christ I live.

There in the ground his body lay,
Light of the world by darkness slain:
then bursting forth in Glorious Day
Up from the grave he rose again!
And as he stands in victory
Sins curse has lost its grip on me,
For I am His, and he is mine -
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.

No guilt in life, no fear in death,
This is the power of Christ in me;
From life's first cry to final death
Jesus commands my destiny.
No power of hell no scheme of man,
Can ever pluck me from his hand,
Till he returns or calls me home,
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand.

No power of hell no scheme of man,
Can ever pluck me from his hand,
Till he returns or calls me home,
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand

 

[JC2]

Yes ma'am I do! I actually have that CD. And your baby is gonna love it!!

 

[JC2]

<Font color="navy">
Open up the skies of mercy
Rain down the cleansing flood
Healing waters rise around us
Hear our cries Lord
Let 'em rise

It's Your kindness Lord
That leads us to repentance
Your favor, Lord, is our desire
You beauty, Lord
Makes us stand in silence
Your love, Your love is better than life

We can feel Your mercy falling
You are turning our hearts back again
Hear our praises rise to heaven
Draw us near, Lord
Meet us here

It's Your kindness Lord
That leads us to repentance
Your favor, Lord, is our desire
You beauty, Lord
Makes us stand in silence
Your love, Your love is better than life
</Font>

 

[EdiePA]

Just have to sing his praises today!! For those of you who don't know or don't remember, I've been looking for a new church family ever since my separation 18 months ago. I've really missed being in the choir and singing His praises. Well, today, I was invited to my new church's reheasal for their Praise Team. Seems like every time I go there, God just keeps telling me that I've found my "home".

AND, the old church, that I felt didn't support me or my sons through this valley, really came through for DS#1 today. They annointed him with oil and commissioned him on his mission trip to India. They also asked for donations for him. I wish I had known they were going to do this, so that I could have been there, but it's enough to know that they did that for him!

So I'm singing,

I LEFT EVERYTHING TO FOLLOW YOU

Michael Card – I LEFT EVERYTHING TO FOLLOW YOU
From the album – A FRAGILE STONE
Label – M2.0 (2002)


Though sometimes I grow weary when the road’s getting long
At each point of my weakness You make me strong
And when doubt takes over I remember it’s true
I left everything behind to follow You

To stay safe or to follow You asked me to choose
But how could I fail when I’ve got nothing left to lose?
Without Your call I couldn’t make it
It’d be impossible to do
To leave everything and follow You

But what is my petty offering
To Your sacrifice
I gave up my home
But You left paradise
What You called me to offer
Has really set me free
Cause You left everything to be with me
So with joy I embrace a faith that calls me from home
And I will cling to Your promise that I am never alone
And with each passing moment I’ll keep hoping it’s true
I left everything to follow You


Have a wonderful holiday weekend!

In Him,
Edie

 

[Princess Michelle]

Hey Everyone!!!

Jilly? Dan is only going to be 9 on his birthday? Man, is Petra going to have to write a new song and call it CRADLE Robber?

Edie, I can't tell you how happy I am that you have found such a home in your new church and how wonderful what your old church did for your son today. My prayers will go with him as he travels to India. I hope you enjoy your place on the Prasie Team!

Ya know, I go away for a couple of days and everyone is sending out a search party, now I see plenty of people missing here! Oh Lisa, Tiffany and Tasha... come out, come out, wherever you are...

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My Life Is In Your Hands/Kathy Troccoli


Life can be so good
Life can be so hard
Never knowing what each day
Will bring to where you are
Sometimes I forget
And sometimes I can't see
That whatever comes my way
You'll be with me

My life is in your hands
My heart is in your keeping
I'm never without love
Not when my future is with you

My life is in your hands
And though I may not see clearly
I will lift my voice and sing
Cause your love does amazing things
Lord, I know, my life is in your hands

Nothing is for sure
Nothing is for keeps
All I know is that your love
Will live eternally
So I will find my way, yes
And I will find my peace
Knowing that you'll meet my every need

My life is in your hands
My heart is in your keeping
I'm never without love
Not when my future is with you

My life is in your hands
And though I may not see clearly
I will lift my voice and sing
Cause your love does amazing things
Lord, I know, my life is in your hands

When I'm at my weakest
Love, You carry me
Then I become my strongest love
In your hands

My life is in your hands
And though I may not see clearly
I will lift my voice and sing
Cause your love does amazing things
Lord, I know, my life is in your hands
I trust you Lord
My life is in your hands

 

[Princess Michelle]

All I Ever Wanted/Margaret Becker

From where I lay I can see the sun rising through the trees
Before I face this morning rush I get down on my knees
I lift my eyes and I thank You for this life you've granted me
I pray that every day I live, Your heart will be pleased

I pray for hands that hold You higher than anything else
And a heart that loves You more than life itself
This is all I've ever wanted, this is all I want to be
All I've ever wanted is to love You faithfully

From where I stand I can see the dreams that You have fulfilled
Such kindness I did not deserve, but You gave it still
What do I have that You did not give, there's nothing that I can see
So all I have to give to You is what You've given me

I pray for hands that hold You higher than anything else
And a heart that loves You more than life itself
This is all I've ever wanted, this is all I want to be
All I've ever wanted is to love You faithfully

I know I don't have the power to love You like I should
But every day with everything I have I wish I could
I'm standing here now, these words I pray
I wanna love You better whatever it takes

I pray for hands that hold You higher than anything else
And a heart that loves You more than life itself
This is all I've ever wanted, this is all I want to be
All I've ever wanted is to love You faithfully

 

[Princess Michelle]

Keep My Mind/Margaret Becker

If wishes did come true and dreams came to life
I'd get a hold of You and never leave Your side
But in the black and white I must live and breathe
I'll never capture You but You could capture me

Keep my mind on higher things
Keep my mind on truth
Keep my mind on the anchor of love
That I have found in You

Some steps my feet have taken in hot pursuit
Have led me to some places far away from You
But if I had my way if it were up to me
I'd chain myself to You and throw away, throw away the key

Keep my mind on higher things
Keep my mind on truth
Keep my mind on the anchor of love
That I have found in You

Every little thought, every little dream
Every little thinking part of me
All about You I wish they'd be
Keep my mind, keep my mind, keep my....

Keep my mind on higher things
Keep my mind on higher things

Keep my mind on higher things, keep my mind on You
Keep my mind on higher things, keep my mind on You

 

[Princess Michelle]

Never Be An Angel/Margaret Becker

I dream of a perfect life where I do You no wrong
Where You draw the line and I cling to it
I dream of hearing no other voice
So many, so many mistakes I make
So needing, so needing a touch of grace

Oh, I'll never be an angel
But here I am again praying for wings to fly
Oh, I'll never be an angel
But here I am again praying for change in my life

I dream of a holy life where You are all I need
Where all my joy comes from serving You
And putting You first in everything
So many, so many mistakes I make
So needing, so needing a touch of grace

Oh, I'll never be an angel
But here I am again praying for wings to fly
Oh, I'll never be an angel
But here I am again praying for change in my life

I need a change, I need a change
I need a change, I need a change

But here I am again, don't pass me by
Don't pass me by

 

[EdiePA]

Finally, I found this thread on page 3.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday! The potato salad, pasta salad and cake are made. Just have to decorate the cake for my Mom's 80th birthday.

DS#1 just asked if his fiance could stay a few more days -- it's so nice to have a girl around the house!

Let's all praise the Lord!!


ABOVE ALL

Lenny LeBlanc - ABOVE ALL
From the album - WOW WORSHIP ORANGE
Label - Integrity (2000)

Above all powers above all kings
Above all nature and all created things
Above all wisdom and all the ways of man
You were here before the world began

Above all kingdoms above all thrones
Above all wonders the world has ever known
Above all wealth and treasures of the earth
There’s no way to measure what You’re worth

Crucified and laid behind a stone
You lived to die rejected and alone
Like a rose trampled on the ground
You took the fall and thought of me
Above all

(Repeat above)

Crucified and laid behind a stone
You lived to die rejected and alone
Like a rose trampled on the ground
You took the fall and thought of me
Above all

Like a rose trampled on the ground
You took the fall and thought of me
Above all


In Him,
Edie

 

[SnowAngel]

http://www.preciouslordtakemyhand.com/christianhymns/howgreatthouart.html

 

[Princess Michelle]

Hey Edie! I love Above All!

Happy 80th Birthday to your mom! I hope she has a wonderful day.

Snow Angel, thanks for that great link!

I hope everyone is having a great Memorial Day!

 

[Hemi-mom]

Hey All! This smilie is what I wish it would do around here. It's been cloudy and rainy for a WHOLE WEEK! Plus I just heard on the news that there has only been ONE all-sunny day in May so far. It is so dreary...but I know that we need the rain for growth, so...let it rain and I'll get wet!

Michelle LOL...I made a booboo in my post above...it should say that my DS is now 9 years old NOT my DH!!! Although they have the same name so maybe that's why I got them mixed up!!

We had a great birthday celebration with him and his grandparents and his favorite gift was...HIS CD player and personal CD's!!!!!(Mommy knows her little boy)! I just got finished burning him his own personal 4HIM variety CD with all of his 4HIM favorites. I don't think I ever told you that when I went into his school he had an "ALL ABOUT ME" poster on the wall outside his classroom...one of the questions was about your favorite music and he wrote 4HIM!!!! None of his friends (except one) had ever heard of them and he was telling them all how great they are! I LOVE this kind of "brainwashing!" LOL I am so glad he is loving the Lord so much at such a young age and that his faith would grow and remain firm to hold him during the tough years of adolesence ahead!

I agree with you Michelle...where is everybody?!?! Tiff, are you ok down there in OK and Tasha and Lisa...come back and sing with us you guys!

Edie! So glad you found the thread and that is so cool about your New church family! I will also be praying for your son as he goes to India. I love the songs you sang above!

Thanks for stoppping by Snow Angel and for the link...I'll check it out!


BTW, as some of you know, our church is in the process of a pastoral search. There is a second interview tomorrow (Tuesday) with a candidate and it is looking like a good possibliity that the search may be ending. PLease keep us in your prayers. Also a good friend, Vinny is undergoing tests for lymphoma and just yesterday hads to have a mass and a portion of his colon removed. He is 38, a husband and dad to two little girls. PLease pray for this family. Thanks.

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Well here is a good song for this weather...

Open Up the Sky/FFH

I've had my share of heartache
I've felt the sting of pain
From standing out in the desert
Praying for rain
I've seen my lonely teardrops
Fall down my lonely face
Oh how I long to hear the
Thunder roll again

And I want to be
Swept away in Thee
Only You know what I need - so...

Open up the sky, rain down Your love
I don't care if I never get enough
I just want to be caught in that flood
So open up the sky, yeah
Open up the sky

I've had my disappointments
I've cried a time or two
These showers of love I long for
They only come from You
Now I want to go deeper
Fall in over my head
So send Your Holy downpour
And let the healing begin

And I can't wait
To be swept away
Only You can stop the pain - so...

Open up the sky, rain down Your love
I don't care if I never get enough
I just want to be caught in that flood
So open up the sky, yeah
Open up the sky

 

[Hemi-mom]

I'm posting this one for Vinny and his family...

Jesus, Draw Me Ever Nearer ( May This Journey)/ Margaret Becker

Jesus, draw me ever nearer
As I labor through the storm
You have called me to this passing
And I'll follow though I'm worn

May this journey bring a blessing
May I rise on wings of faith
And at the end of my heart's testing
with your likeness let me wake

Jesus, guide me through the tempest
Keep my spirit staid and sure
when the midnight meets the morning
Let me love you even more

May this journey bring a blessing
May I rise on wings of faith
And at the end of my heart's testing
with your likeness let me wake

Let the treasures of the trial
form within me as I go
And at the end of this long passage
Let me leave them at your throne

May this journey bring a blessing
May I rise on wings of faith
And at the end of my heart's testing
with your likeness let me wake

 

[stamper]

WOOOOHOOOO...I'm baaaaccck!!!

Michelle, I'm not sure if it was your help or the "support" people who resent my activation email so I could reply to it(yet again) that finally worked. I don't care....I'm just glad to be able to say "hi" again!

Happy belated B-day to your DS9 Jilly! I'll bet his gift was a great success! BTW, it's dreary here as well. I'll be praying for your friend and your church.

Edie...great news about your new church

hello to everyone else and a late "Congrats" to JC2glad to be a grad!

 

[Princess Michelle]

Stamper and Jilly are back!!! Hurray!!!

Jill, I'm glad to hear that Danny had such a nice birthday. Tell him his "Aunt" Michelle is VERY proud of his taste in music.
I love that MB song you posted above and I will continue to keep Vinny and your church in prayer.

Speaking of Miss Graduated, she seems to have become JC2 busy to post. We miss you Fur!!!

 

[Princess Michelle]

I received this poem in an email tonight and I liked it so thought I would share it with ya'll.



When I am lonely and Perhaps I feel despair,
Let not my ailing heart forget That You hear every prayer...

Remind me that no matter what I do or fail to do,
There still is hope for as long as I have FAITH in YOU...

Let not my eyes be blinded by Some folly I commit,
But help me to regret my wrong And make amends for it.

Inspire me to put my fears Upon a hidden shelf,
And in the future try not to Feel sorry for myself.

Give me the restful sleep I need Before another dawn,
And bless me in the morning with the courage to go on.

 

[Hemi-mom]

Good morning everyone!

Michelle, Thanks for sharing that beautiful poem...it really touched me...especially, Remind me that no matter what I do or fail to do,
There still is hope for as long as I have FAITH in YOU

Your cute "cradle robber" comment the other day reminded me of this awesome song...

Grave Robber/Petra

There's a step that we all take alone
An appointment we have with the great unknown
Like a vapor this life is just waitinf to pass
Like the flowers that fade, like the withering grass
But life seems so long and death so complete
and the grave an impossible portion to cheat
But there's one who has been there and still lives to tell
There is one who has been through both heaven and hell

And the grave will come up empty handed that day
JESUS WILL COME AND STEAL US AWAY!!

Where is the sting?
Tell me where is the bite, when the grave robber comes like a theif in the night?
Where is the victory?
Where is the prize when the grave robber comes and death finally dies?

Many still mourn, many still weep
for those that they love who have fallen asleep
But we have this hope though our hearts may still ache
Just one shout from above and they all will awake

And in the reunion of joy we will see
DEATH WILL BE SWALLOWED IN SWEET VICTORY!!!

Where is the sting?
Tell me where is the bite, when the grave robber comes like a theif in the night?
Where is the victory?
Where is the prize when the grave robber comes and death finally dies?

When the last enemy is gone
From the dust will come a storm
Those asleep wil be awakened
Not a one will be forsaken!
He will wipe away our tears
He will steal away our fears
There will be no sad tomorrow
There will be no pain, no sorrow!

Where is the sting?
Tell me where is the bite, when the grave robber comes like a theif in the night?
Where is the victory?
Where is the prize when the grave robber comes and death finally dies?