Let me Bear my Cross

There is no place for me, no place for me I'm just I'm just a pilgrim in a strange land but I have a home in heaven so no fear of man, I have a home in heaven I need not one here, I have faith in His promises; His grace is clear! Let there be no place for me; there's idols all around here let there be no place for me till the Lord gives me a crown let me bear my cross always let me look to better days let me take His promises let me take His Word by faith; There is none like Jesus, there's a hope I find, there is none like Jesus who for all this time has loved His errant children though I don't deserve His tender mercies He loves me still, and He have His Word I have faith in His promises; His grace is clear! Let there be no place for me; there's idols all around here let there be no place for me till the Lord gives me a crown let me bear my cross always let me look to better days let me take His promises let me take His Word by faith; let me dare to be a Daniel who claims His grace! let me dare to be a David, slaying giants by faith! let me dare to be like Jesus by whom I'm saved! Yea though I may be full of sin He can take my heart and make me whole with Him! I have faith in His promises; His grace is clear! Let there be no place for me; there's idols all around here let there be no place for me till the Lord gives me a crown let me bear my cross always let me look to better days let me take His promises let me take His Word by faith;

Saved by Grace

There is a multitude now singing, with great joy upon their hearts the love of Jesus is still ringing, faith and love He doth impart, There is no hope outside of Jesus, none to hold me firm and true, there is no glory save His glory and the love He has is true and pure. Give me nothing but my Saviour and I still have all I've ever needed, more than enough to get me through. Salvation is by grace you know I'm justified by faith, love is the motivation behind my Saviou's ways. Hope is in no other so I'll hope in Him today because of the saving grace of Jesus leaves me justified by faith. Though giants seem to stock about me, fear doth not cross my mind, the free gift of my salvation I'll proclaim while there's still time. I have known the peace and joy of Jesus this I live just to share, so that others may through faith in Jesus lose the burden of life's carres my simple song is sung as giants to earth do fall into a pile of dust Salvation is by grace you know I'm justified by faith, love is the motivation behind my Saviou's ways. Hope is in no other so I'll hope in Him today because of the saving grace of Jesus leaves me justified by faith. all the world can love or hate me whatever they desire all I care for is Christ Jesus oh to know His tender smile I trust in His grace through faith I've given all, and my past I do forsake daily I am dead to sin for Christ is my hope and stay Salvation is by grace you know I'm justified by faith, love is the motivation behind my Saviou's ways. Hope is in no other so I'll hope in Him today because of the saving grace of Jesus leaves me justified by faith.

yet there's peace in my heart

There is nothing good in me, this is ever plain to see, even when I try to do what's right still I end up in places that I shouldn't, doing all the things I know I ought not do no matter how hard I try my Lord, I always fail you... Yet there's peace in my heart for I'm so very loved my Shepherd knows His sheep by name He knows the hairs on my head He knows my struggle within He knows just how badly I abhor all this sin He knows the love that He has for me and I'm written on His nail scarred hands I'm lost and afraid, weak, broken and in need of change let all my fears subside for I know that my Saviour is inside still it's hard to see, the love that He has for me... Yet there's peace in my heart for I'm so very loved my Shepherd knows His sheep by name He knows the hairs on my head He knows my struggle within He knows just how badly I abhor all this sin He knows the love that He has for me and I'm written on His nail scarred hands so even when my heart is searching for some little token still I know that You're Word is greater than my heart I know that You won't abandon me... Yet there's peace in my heart for I'm so very loved my Shepherd knows His sheep by name He knows the hairs on my head He knows my struggle within He knows just how badly I abhor all this sin He knows the love that He has for me and I'm written on His nail scarred hands

The Man in the Mirror

I once was a sinner in world I called home, pleasure but no solemn joy then one day I found love and I let Him in now I've given up my life of sin and the people from the past come and say come on come on I know who you've been don't you want just a little taste of sin come on come on just look in the mirror can't you still see that man you used to be and I'll say no I can't search for the living among the dead that man I once was has been bruised in the head let him stay there when I look in the mirror all that I see is Jesus my Saviour living in me Jesus my Saviour living in me well I know I'm not perfect and some days I feel week I'd give anything to see how God's using me but I have the solemn Word of God and there's nothing else worth trusting sometimes it's hard to claim the promises when Satan tries to weigh me down so I cast my cares on Jesus and I let Him have me now and Satan brings my past up to say come on come on I know who you've been don't you want just a little taste of sin come on come on just look in the mirror can't you see that man you used to be and I'll say no I can't search the living among the dead that man was bruised right on the head when I look in the mirror all that I see is Jesus my Saviour living in me no I can't search the living among the dead that man was bruised right on the head when I look in the mirror all that I see is Jesus my Saviour living in me

where Thou Leadest

I know not Lord where Thou leadest

but know I well my dear Guide

I will go Lord

where You call me

never Lord to run and hide

I will go Lord where You call me

till the day You come

or till the day I die

I will be Thy faithful servant

till the day my service ends

when the day should come that I should

lose this life I gave to Thee

let the life that I gave to Thee

bring You oer Thy just reward

let the glory of Thy kingdom

redeem me and many more

I will go Lord where Thou leadest

I will go Lord where Thy send

I will live for Thou my Saviour

till the end of time I know

if You send me to the desert

to tread where camels die of thirst

I will go Lord

spending much time

on my knees to know Your will

I will go Lord where Thou sendest

teach me oer Thy dear will first

if Thou sendest where the horses

dare not tread their tender hooves

still I'll go Lord

to bring Thou the purchase price

of Thy dear blood

send me wheresoever

there are those who'll look in faith

as the Saviour

lifted up to save a world

a fallen race

let me go Lord

I will go Lord

where Thou leadest oer the day

I will go Lord where Thou sendest

teach me oer Thy dear will first

I will go Lord where Thou sendest

for Thy dear will

is my worth

to the end of time

Not too many people would have guessed

that I'd be the one to give my life to the God of righteousness

even I wouldn't have made that bet

but the love of Christ captured my soul

took me in and took control

the love of Christ set me free 

from a world of sin that beset me

oh I thought I was happy chasing girls and cars

I thought I wanted to be a movie star

then I found out that those stars don't shine

so I'll live for Jesus till the end of time

oh I can't wait to see that day

stars and Angels sing and sway

oh I can't wait for eternal life

with the center of unbroken praise

oh I thought I was happy chasing girls and cars

I thought I wanted to be a movie star

till I learned that those stars don't shine

now I'm serving Jesus to the end of time

oh Jesus is the King of saints

I wanna be with Him I can't wait

I'm singing of His amazing grace

of His love I've had just a taste

my conscience is captivated now

by the Word of God's own mouth

my conscience is captivated now

I will live by faith somehow

oh I thought I was happy chasing girls and cars

I thought I wanted to be a movie star

till I learned that those stars don't shine 

now I serve Jesus to the end of time

Jesus is the only way

I live to please His sovereign sway

oh I love to give myself away

to the center of unbroken praise

oh I thought I was happy chasing girls and cars

I thought I wanted to be a movie star

till I learned that those stars don't shine

now I serve Jesus to the end of time  

I live and die

To live is Christ

to die is gain

I live my life

for Jesus name

my Saviour is

my love on high

my God is love

it's for Him I live

for Him I die

should He spare my life

err many years

I'll take His Word

to hearing ears

no matter where

no matter when

I'll do His will

I'll proclaim His Word

to hearing ears

to live is Christ

to die is gain

I live my life

for Jesus name

the Gospel call

to bring me home

never more

again to roam

love of God

love of men

caring for

our brethren

to love my God

to live in Him

to is is Christ

to die is gain

I live my life

for His sweet name

if I should die

let my death come

that other men

may feel the rise 

of God's only Son

the fear of God

no fear of men

should I die

I'll rise again

should I die

I'll sing again

to live is Christ

to die is gain

I live and die

for Jesus name

I live and die

for Jesus name

God's army

we're like a band of soldiers

marching to the fight

knowing all the while

oh how our cause is just and right

with our swords and shields

we march to the fight

thinking we'll be victors 

the enemy does meet us

they don't seem so tough

then suddenly they sling their bows

and a thousand men fall 

some seemed so brave I know

ordered to advance in faith

but crippled by our fear

we look upon the enemy 

we know his strength and fear

then their mighty swordsman

cut down half our ranks

while arrows are still flying 

they cut us at the flank

left and right men fall down

a thousand at a time

even men of strength

are worn down by length of time

though we have mighty swordsman

fighting for the Truth

it seems that should they perish

none will take the banner through

suddenly I'm struck and I fall upon my knees

the wickedness of devils seems to encompass me

as I weep out for a Saviour

surrounded on both left and right

suddenly a shining light

pierces through our darkest night

a Rider on a white horse

gallops to the fray

treading on the wine-press

where Satan's host do lay

suddenly the martyrs 

sing again their song

the enemy is fearful

they'll soon know justice for their wrongs

the Rider on the white horse

cuts rank and file down

He lays waste to their armies just by coming now

demons and their servants

scream to hills and rocks

they ask for them to fall down

and hide them from this Shining Light

even the king who leads them

knows that he is beat

a thousand years he'll be bound here

till his end is made complete

now the combat's ended

we ride off in love

as the Saviour takes us to His kingdom above

all through endless ages

we will sing His song

all through endless ages 

with a home where we belong

at the feet of the Judge

There is woman living out a life of sin

her life is one of shame

she says

oh that I could just let love in

then one day she's found

on another woman's bed

found on a man

no less guilty than her

but it is not him who is taken away

as she's pulled by her hair through the street

then by hypocritical priests

she's thrown down at the Judge's feet

she lay on her knees

weeping into her hand

knowing the end that's to come

and the crowd picks up stones just waiting 

for the Judge's command

but silence is the only reply

and He starts writing in the sand

oh the priests felt fear as silence fell

and they looked with horror in their eyes

how could the Judge now know our sins

to write them in the sand

well the woman still wept on the ground

knowing hell was where she would be found

then she heard a new voice speak

like the voice of love in her ear

a voice she did not deserve to hear

He said, "ye that has not sinned

go on and cast the first stone."

and the only One

fit to throw stones

watched as the crowd walked away

again bent down and kept writing

as the priests ran with fear in their hearts

well the woman dare not look up at Him

for she could not believe what transpired

He said

is there any to condemn you?

she said

oh no not one

with love in His eyes

and grace in His Word

He said

neither do I condemn you

go and sin no more

and that day a woman was sealed for heaven 

I long to meet her there

for I know that feeling too

when you look into the mirror

and see the stains on you

but Jesus is with you there

so take His yoke upon you

and cleanse away the sin

and Jesus will reign in your heart

and you'll never need sorrow again

His nail-scarred hands

there was a time

when I thought that I

could not live

without those sins

but now I want to forget them

and the Lord has promised me oh by His grace

I will forget the sin

oh but not the redemption

I'll forget temptation

but not the strength

I'll forget this fallen world

but I'll have just one reminder

His nail-scarred hands

when I look at Jesus

I see my Redeemer

when I look to Jesus 

He makes me whole

and though sin abounded

grace doth much more abound

though I was lost

now I am found

though I am weary

I'll be made strong

by the grace of God

till that day when after 

time is done

and there's no more sinful things

distracting His righteous daughters and sons

then we can be holy

for all of time

and we can forget these crimes

I will forget the sin

oh but not the redemption

I'll forget temptation

but not the strength

I'll forget this fallen world

but I'll have just one reminder

His nail-scarred hands

a house built on sand

There is a man in the corner

who no one seems to give a passing glance

he thinks he has it all

but his kingdom's sure to fall

for he's built that tower all on the sand

then one day

he sees a man 

greater than a king

but oh how could it be

can this be the one they speak of

He is despised and rejected

can this be the one they speak of

who refuses when they try to make Him king

can this be the man we've dreamed of

when He doesn't wear armor, nor a cape

can this be the one we're looking for 

oh how could this be the man

well he went back to the tower

back to the sand

back to the women

and all his vain plans

back to the riches

and a life of grandeur

yet something was different for evermore

his heart seemed so heavy

could this be the one

some men did say this was God's only Son

then one day

walking in the desert

water in his jug

he saw that man again thirsty and dry

ah ha he thought

see how I must be wise 

for I have this water and He is despised

then he watched as this man went up to a woman

from a Samaritan town

he almost laughed thinking how desperate must this man be

but it wast the woman he saw

who received a greater drink

suddenly he felt thirsty

and he felt alone

he forgot all his errands

he ran right back home

to his place upon the sand

he cried into his hands

and said

could this be the One

how could this be God's only Son

just a poor carpenter

can this be the King

who'll put rebellion down

with the Government on His shoulders

could He truly even fit a crown

how can I know it's Him

when I'm so full of sin

he saw that man again

this time feeding a multitude

with just some bread and some fish

he thought

there'd be no bread left for him

but yet into his hands was placed plenty

he grew full in his stomach and full in his heart

and he said

could this be the One we've been waiting for

could this be the man

who'll take all our sin away

how could he be the one

he won't let us make Him king today

can this man be the one for whom we watch and pray

and one day in the square

he stopped to see that man again

teaching men in the street

then some pharisees

brought a woman to her knees

as she was weeping there

this man's judgment grew impaired

he mocked and jeered with the crowd

and picked up a stone to throw

then he looked into the eyes

of the Saviour of all life

suddenly he dropped the stone 

heard that lovely voice

who among you hasn't sinned

suddenly he felt his shame

what a disgrace to his father's name

he dropped the stone and fled 

he cried upon his bed

in house that sits on sand

he cried aloud

could this be the man

could He be the Great I AM

I swear He's shown me who I am

now I know He will be King

and I'll worship at His feet

and He can use this big fancy home

to house His worldly throne

but little did this man know

there'd be no earthly throne

then one day at Calvary

a sight put a shiver in his knees

he saw there was a man

with a crown fitted just for Him

could this be the man who saw my sin

could this be Him

could this be the One I've been dreaming of

He wears no armor 

has no shield

His enemies do strike, oh why won't He make them yield

this cannot be that Man 

who on the banks did stand

this cannot be that Man

who set Mary free

then he saw the crowd crucify Him on a tree

the rich man fell to His knees

and said

you fools this is the One

this is God's only Son

this is the great I AM

now you have slain an innocent man

oh how could it be

He came to set us free

now you say Caesar is your king

now this man wept there on his knees 

until he heard a sinner's dying plea

oh Jesus won't You remember me

suddenly silence filled the air

assuredly I say

I promise you today

 you will be with Me

this man got up from his knees

could it truly be

could this man hanging on a tree

be freer than the maddened throng

who crucified their only hope for God

this man was feeling week

again he fell down to his knees

and he wept there at the feet

of a man who made Him now complete

then suddenly a mighty cry

rang through the air

to end the darkest night

It is Finished

now that's this man's song 

and he said

surely this is the One

this is God's only Son

I don't know what happens next

but I know that He's the King

He died to set me free

and now He is a conquerer

it is finished 

it is done

He bought me back from all the things I've done

and that night he did not reach his home

he did not reach the sand

he fell asleep on a solid Rock

singing hymns to the great I AM

well three days later he heard the news

there was an empty tomb

and he said

could this be what we've been waiting for

the King has come to buy us from the dead

for my sin 

and for all the world

He bruised His sovereign head

pierced His hands

His feet His sides

even hung on a cross and died

buried He saved us from all sin

He killed the liar that lives within

a man on a house of sand

now I rest on the solid Rock

I will love my Saviour 

I will love my God

so he sold that house on the sand

gave everything away to another man

and went to spread the news

of the King of the Gentiles and of Jews

I'm not alone

Oh Lord Jesus come 

and consume my sin

kill the liar that lies within

this believer 

oh how I try to run

far away from sin

to another day with Him

but my strength is failing

then my Saviour comes

with grace untold

strengthens me

my Lord takes control

I give up everything unto my Saviour

and I know I'm not alone

my Saviour buildeth me a home

if I should be broken

weary and homeless

what fear could I ever have

as long as I have Christ 

I know a greater life

is waiting there beyond

but my strength is failing

I've given everything I have

then my Saviour comes

and gives me grace untold

my Saviour lives to give me strength I know

I give it all up to Him

I want no more of this life of sin

let me live for Him alone

I'm a pilgrim and this world is not my home

Jesus has a place for me up there

and this life cannot compare

A Glimpse of Mercy

I long await the day

that glorious day on high

to rise with those who sleep no more

to join my God on high

I will hear His voice

fall at His feet

and He so sweetly sounds the joy

My grace is sufficient

My grace is sufficient for thee

I long await Your coming

I await to sing on high

the songs of exaltation

praises from those who shall not die

I have seen but a glimpse of mercy

the mercy of the King

that for a people in rebellion

He did bruise His head for me

for a people in rebellion

He did die upon a tree

oh to sing the song of Moses

the servant of my God

to join in exaltation

of the One who paid our cost

when I see Him I will shout His praise

give glory to my King

I will join in exaltation

in a song that angels cannot sing

I have seen but a glimpse of mercy

to this fallen race

mercy for the sinner

pardoned by God's grace

yes mercy for the sinner

justified by faith

the Lamb of God

Behold the Lion

the mighty Warrior

the God of our Salvation

King of righteousness

King of holiness

King of Grace

Behold the mighty Lion

of the tribe of Judah

the King of the Jews

behold behold

I look to see

this Lion of my God

yet before me stands

the Lamb of God

taking away the sin of the world

the Lamb of God

as thought it had been slain

and I fall to my knees and pray

glory glory to God on high

oh how I love Him

that gave His life

oh how I praise Him

oh how I know

that my God is holy

He loves me so

I give Him glory

the Giver of life

my life is not my own

it has been bought with a price

I start to look up

upon His face

He is so holy

I can only faint

my beauty is corruption

I'll die this day

I'm laying at His feet 

a castaway

then Jesus puts His hand upon me

I open my eyes

I see the scars where nails pierced my Saviour divine

He smiles upon me

with love and care

He says don't fear

my grace is sufficient

for all your race

my love is holy

join in my embrace

suddenly it dawns on me

my sins are washed away

I know that I have been renewed 

to live for His sovereign praise

I give my life to Jesus

the author of my life

I give my heart to Jesus

He takes away my night

the author and the finisher

and now my life is not my own

for I am bought with a price

Drink the Dregs of Disappointment

I'll bear any cost 

You are worth any loss

oh how I long to with Jacob proclaim

short and bitter have been my days

for I'm just a pilgrim 

I am not at home

but in a world of sorrow 

I am never alone

so I will drink the dregs of disappointment

time and time again

I will cry each bitter tear it takes

to learn more of my beloved Friend

I'll sip this cup with joy 

broken hearted though I be

for I know the blood of Jesus

is enough to ransom me

I will sing in exaltation

to the God over every nation

longing for the day when every tongue shall sing His praise

and I'll join in exaltation with the dead He raised

so bury me with Jesus

and let a new man come up whole

oh my Saviour take control

more of Him and less of me

I won't let go my Lord

I will not let go till You bless me

so I will drink the dregs of disappointment

for I'll be not disappointed long

there's a day that I look forward too 

when the sleepers rise to join our song

so however bitter is the disappointment 

I know I'm not alone

the disappointment just reminds me

how I long to be taken home

as a pilgrim I will sojourn

till my days on earth be gone

don't pass me by Lord Jesus

when You come to bring us home

my love for You is stronger

every day that I must roam

I can handle disappointments

but this is only by Your grace

so please don't pass me by Lord Jesus

I long to see Your holy day

and if I should be lost my dear Lord Jesus

I cannot bear such disappointment

I cannot lose my place with You

for I want nothing but to sing Your praise

yea to sing a new song Lord for You

oh join in angelic exaltation

of the one I know is Truth

for they'll be no disappointments

so long as I stay focused on You 

Sweet Hour of Prayer

I've entered sweet hours of prayer

with me You sojurn there

that sweet hour of prayer

was a greater gift

than this world could ever give

I would spend all my hours on my knees

if I could spend those sweet hours in prayer

a vile worm am I

sometimes I just ask myself why'

my Saviour saw a worth in me

and came to earth to die

may my thoughts be on Him

the life that He did live

the cross of Calvary

my Saviour on a tree

my God my God You requed me

and now thanks to Your saving grace

I can leave this dark dark place

I'm just to sojurn here

I know Your promise is clear

the life we share

Your tender care

we tarry there

for a sweet hour of prayer

Thinking of Jesus

I'm Thinking of Grace

I'm thinking of Truth

dead to sin now I live for You

I'm thinking of Christ 

and the price He paid

for my sins in a tomb He laid

till the third day came 

arisen at last

thanks to Jesus I forsake my past

I'm thinking of Grace

I'm thinking of Truth

dead to sin now I live for You

I'm thinking of love

what it really means

God sent His Son to redeem you and me

we have hope

in no other name

only Jesus can love us this way

I'm thinking of Grace 

I'm thinking of Truth

dead to my sin

I lay it down for You

I'm thinking of joy

for my broken soul

contrite heart

Jesus in control

He's the only lover of my soul

I'm thinking of Grace

I'm thinking of Truth

dead to sin

I lay it down for You

He is my life

I was living my life

no care no concern

 for what was right

I was broken and hopeless

but I knew not my plight

I had everything I thought I wanted

in my hands

but then one day

all of a sudden

I caught a glimpse of grace

you see what I saw

I saw a perfect man

I saw a righteous man

He was living just to do good

just to bless a broken world

then I saw them take that man

lead Him up dark Calvary

and I saw them put the nails in His hands

when I saw that man 

hanging there

I thought why oh why 

when He does these miracles 

doth not away He fly

then something strange

for a sin stained race

He looked up from that cross and said 

Forgive them Father for they know not what they do

suddenly I knew

I saw my Saviour give His last breath 

to win a world back from death

so I fell down on my knees 

and cried out 

oh it should have been me

Jesus took my place

then suddenly I heard a voice behind me say

Why do you search for the living

here among the dead

look on my cross 

and know the love I give

there's nothing I 

did not give for you

so bear your cross with me

so I got up from my knees

now His yoke is easy 

His burden light

His lovingkindness is my delight

I live for Jesus

He is my life

The Finisher

Oh to know sweet Jesus more

oh to feel Him in my heart

oh I give my life to Him

I give it all away

I don't want this dark dark land 

anyway

oh my sweet Redeemer

is worth it all

though sometimes I fail

often I fall

still I repent to my Saviour 

who's making me new

the author is the finisher too

oh I long to see the day

when Him and I can fly away

when the love we share

will take me to His loving arms

His eyes like flame will search me

and I will fall on my face

thinking I could never know

such glory as His face

then I hear a voice coming

from that sweet shining sky

suddenly I know that it's worth every tear I've cried

when He will say

His grace is sufficient for me!

His grace is sufficient for me!

So I lay down my feeble life,

I give it all away

those sins can do no more than shallow happiness

anyway

oh my sweet Redeemer

is worth it all

though sometimes I fail

often I fall

still I repent to my Saviour 

who's making me new

the author is the finisher too

there's no reason to fear

His promise so clear

so no matter what comes my way 

He fills me with cheer!

no matter what comes my way

He fills me with cheer

I'll be a pilgrim

in a strange strange land

I give my heart to Jesus

for His love I stand

His grace is sufficient

His mercy is sure

I don't mind wandering

along the narrow way

I never could find solace 

in any other name

so I give it all to Jesus

who gave His life for me

rose again in three days

and now He's all I need

oh my sweet Redeemer

is worth it all

though sometimes I fail

often I fall

still I repent to my Saviour 

who's making me new

the author is the finisher too

Jacob's plea

I will not let You go

I will keep my hold

I make Jacob's fleeting plea

because You first loved me

There is none like Thee

oh Lord You first loved me

so much to die on Calvary

I will not let You go

I will keep my hold

I make Jacob's plea

oh how I love Thee

because You first loved me

my strength is fleeting Lord

temptations rampant strain

I need You in the joyous times

I need You through my pain

I will not let You go

I will keep my hold

I make Jacob's plea

oh how I love Thee

because You first loved me

Jesus You're the lover of my soul

come in my heart and make me new

I lay down all for the Way the Life the Truth

I lay it all down Jesus 

I lay it down for You

I will not let You go

I will keep my hold

I make Jacob's plea

oh so desperately

oh how I love Thee

because Jesus You first loved me