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Abide In The Vine
Abide in the Vine,
The only source of Life.
Let His glory shine.
His Spirit gives us Life.
Abide in the Vine,
And let Him live within.
Let His glory shine.
He frees you from your sin.
With Christ in us we can do all things
With Christ in us we can be free.
Without Jesus we can d-o nothing.
Live in His presence constantly.
Life is the promise of the Father.
Life is the promise of the Son.
If it weren't for life we wouldn't bother.
And this life is here for everyone.
Stand in the presence of the Father.
Stand in the presence of the Son.
There's no holiness in any other.
Holiness is here for everyone.
You can't be holy without Jesus.
You need His presence every day.
You can have the holiness of Jesus.
Praise the Lord that Jesus made a way.
Copyright Bob and Kathy Stenson, Freeware. Use it freely.
Builders Together With God
We must not build on partial revelation
It is on Jesus, He is the firm foundation.
We will not look to our own imagination.
For we are builders together with God.
The person named Jesus--He is the revelation,
Revealing His presence to men of lowly station.
Who humble themselves in total consecration
For we are builders of the city of God.
The church is much more than an organization,
It's Christ's living body, which needs no adaptation.
So we will not look to our own imagination.
For we are builders together with God.
Apostles and prophets have become the foundation.
As they build on Jesus with total consecration.
And they do not dabble with foolish speculation,
For they are builders-co-workers with God.
Even if building on that firm foundation,
If we build our own way, it is abomination.
Oh Lord, let us build with total dedication,
For we are builders together with God.
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Come And See
Long ago God set a holy order,
But then men changed it for the principles of man.
They all scoffed and said, "It doesn't matter."
But God is moving to restore His holy plan.
Well come and see.
Come and see.
Since God has moved He will continue to unfold.
Just come and see.
Come and see.
Since God has moved there is no blessing that our Savior will withhold.
Did you know that God gave universal elders?
Have you seen that God is moving to restore?
Have you seen that the impossible has happened,
And He's preparing a called out Body for war?
Well come and see.
Come and see.
Since God has moved there'll be one Shepherd and one fold.
Just come and see.
Come and see.
Since God has moved this wooden temple shall be overlaid with gold.
Did you know that God set the apostles?
This sure foundation of the Church has been restored.
Jesus Christ, the corner stone, the Chief Apostle.
On this foundation, build the temple of the Lord.
Come and see.
Come and see.
Since God has moved there's just one headship as of old.
Come and see.
Come and see.
Since God has moved He is removing all division as foretold.
Copyright Bob and Kathy Stenson, Freeware. Use it freely.
Come, Lord Jesus, Shine More And More
Holy Word, precious seed within us,
Start to grow and to lead within us
Purge out all that is world flesh and darkness,
Grow to Christ manifested in fullness.
Shine through us. Shine through us.
Come, Lord Jesus, Shine more and more.
Ever onward through door after door.
Until as eagles we will soar,
As we grow to the fullness of Jesus.
Every gift by apostles given,
So the Body equipped and living,
Builds itself up by serving and loving.
It is Jesus, not flesh who is working.
Shine through us. Shine through us.
Come, Lord Jesus, Shine more and more.
Ever onward through door after door.
Until as eagles we will soar,
As we grow to the fullness of Jesus.
See the Body come into oneness,
Then with unity comes the completeness.
One in government, order and kingdom
One in faith, hope and love, and in doctrine.
Shine through us. Shine through us.
Come, Lord Jesus, Shine more and more.
Ever onward through door after door.
Until as eagles we will soar,
As we grow to the fullness of Jesus.
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Cost
The rich man came to Jesus and asked what he must do
For he'd obeyed the orders and the laws from early youth
And he desired the Kingdom until that very day,
When Jesus said sell all you have and give it all away.
Lay down your own kingdoms. Submit to Christ above.
Take your cross follow Him. Let Him reign in love.
The Kingdom is one, one under the Son.
Lay down your little kingdom and exalt the Holy One.
You have asked for vision, eyes that you may see,
You have seen that God restored the 5-fold ministry,
But quickly, you discover the cost is very high.
The Kingdom costs you everything, it's something you must buy.
Lay down your own kingdoms. Submit to Christ above.
Take your cross follow Him. Let Him reign in love.
The Kingdom is one, one under the Son.
Lay down your little kingdom and exalt the Holy One.
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From Death To Life
From death to Life, from doubt to Faith,
From fear to Love, by mighty Grace,
Oh, people, move as I direct you into Light.
And never fear for I am here.
And, as you seek, I will draw near.
And, just ahead, you see the Kingdom shining bright.
It's given once for men to die,
So Christ has died to satisfy
The debt of sin and death that you could never pay.
The door of life is open wide.
Come in. Come in. Come and abide.
Take hold of Him, and pass from night into the day.
The Kingdom now is here for you.
The King is calling unto you.
Oh let the world fade away through His free grace.
Take hold of Life in Christ the Lord.
Rise up in Him. He is the Word.
Keep walking in; behold the glory of His Face.
Copyright Bob and Kathy Stenson, Freeware. Use it freely.
Getting In!
One of the older Ministries (now deceased) told the following story many years ago....
"Long ago in the city of Chicago a woman lay dying. She had lived a long life of sin without care or thought for God. While she was young, life had gone her way, but as the years went by her friends became fewer and fewer until at last, deserted and alone, she lay dying in her dismal attic room. In her distress she sent her daughter to call for the neighborhood minister. 'Tell him,' she said, ' that I am dying and I want him to tell me HOW TO GET IN.' The night was cold and the minister himself knew not the true way of salvation. On the walls of his study hung the pictures of his seminary classmates and his degrees in theology. He was reluctant to leave the comfort of his home to go out on such a cold night to such a dismal district, but because of the importunity of the girl he aroused himself and, wrapping his warm coat about him, was led to the dingy apartment where the dying woman lay. A look of pleasure wreathed her careworn face as he came in. 'I'm so glad you've come,' she said, 'for I want you to tell me HOW TO GET IN.' The poor minister was baffled. He knew not what to say. For years he had taught the people to do the best they could, to join the church, and to live good respectable lives, but here was a situation he had never faced before. Seating himself on the chair beside the bed, he began to tell her how we should think kind thoughts and do kind deeds. 'Ah,' said the woman, ' but I am dying. It is too late for that now.' 'Well,' said the minister, ' you should keep the golden rule and do unto others as you would have them do to you. If we do the best we can, we will be alright.'
'But,' said the woman, ' it is too late for that. Is there nothing else you can tell me?'
The minister, in his distraction realizing how vain such words were in such a critical hour as this, ventured to quote a scripture he had learned to recite as a child. 'God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on Him should not perish, but have everlasting life: for God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.' 'That's it! That's it,' she cried. 'That's what I wanted to hear. Now kneel down and pray for me.' The minister kneeled to pray, but unable to pray for the woman, he prayed for himself, and as he prayed, Christ came into his heart; and he GOT IN, and she GOT IN. It is of grace that it might be by faith that ALL who are afar off might be brought nigh to God through faith in JESUS Christ our Lord."
Marvellous grace of our loving Lord,
Freely bestowed on all who believe,
Yonder on Calvary's mount outpoured;
Will you this moment His grace receive?
Dark is the stain that we cannot hide;
What can avail to wash it away?
Look, there is flowing a crimson tide!
WHITER THAN SNOW YOU MAY BE TODAY.
Julia H. Johnston
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I Know Your Fear. I Know Your Pain.
I know your fear. I know your pain.
But I'll restore My Church again.
I raise it up a mighty temple unto Me.
God's glory will, the Temple, fill,
But only when it's fully built.
The veil is torn, the Christ revealed that all may see.
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Jesus Must Have The Preeminence
Many little kingdoms stand
That are built on sinking sand
They are built on sinking sand.
Money, power and prestige,
Have now put the saints at ease.
Have now put the saints at ease.
Jesus must have the preeminence.
Jesus must have the preeminence.
He is the King of all kings.
He is the King of all kings.
No man may take the preeminence.
Jesus must have the preeminence.
He is the King of all kings.
He is the King of all kings.
Many doctrines are now taught,
Those who don't seek Him are caught.
Those who don't seek Him are caught.
Ever learning lies that bind,
But the Truth they do not find.
But the Truth they do not find.
Jesus must have the preeminence.
Jesus must have the preeminence.
He is the King of all kings.
He is the King of all kings.
No man may take the preeminence.
Jesus must have the preeminence.
He is the King of all kings.
He is the King of all kings.
And we read how it's revealed
to apostles as they yield
to apostles as they yield
As they yield in unity
For the Spirit sets them free.
For the Spirit sets them free.
Jesus must have the preeminence.
Jesus must have the preeminence.
He is the King of all kings.
He is the King of all kings.
No man may take the preeminence.
Jesus must have the preeminence.
He is the King of all kings.
He is the King of all kings.
They are sent there to receive.
Human logic would deceive.
Human logic would deceive.
God, by wisdom, formed His plan.
His plan isn't based in man.
His plan isn't based in man.
Jesus must have the preeminence.
Jesus must have the preeminence.
He is the King of all kings.
He is the King of all kings.
No man may take the preeminence.
Jesus must have the preeminence.
He is the King of all kings.
He is the King of all kings.
Manifest in ministries,
Who've been set in sovereignty,
Who've been set in sovereignty.
They are set by God's own hand,
Built on rock and not on sand.
Built on rock and not on sand.
Jesus must have the preeminence.
Jesus must have the preeminence.
He is the King of all kings.
He is the King of all kings.
No man may take the preeminence.
Jesus must have the preeminence.
He is the King of all kings.
He is the King of all kings.
Copyright Bob and Kathy Stenson, Freeware. Use it freely.
No Compromise A Song Of Christian Integrity
No compromise! It is time for the day.
No compromise! Take division away.
Look! See! Great Babylon is failing.
Oh, don't you hear the people wailing.
God has just one way for us to reach His fullness.
God's way! Nothing more; nothing less; nothing else!
God's will! Nothing more; nothing less; nothing else!
No compromise! All our wisdom is loss.
No compromise! Take from me all the dross.
We will ignore the great confusion.
We will not fall for the delusion.
We will not stray from your pattern and your precept.
God's way! Nothing more; nothing less; nothing else!
God's will! Nothing more; nothing less; nothing else!
No compromise! Walking in light of day.
No compromise! Choosing Your narrow way.
We will not say that light is darkness.
We will not say that sin is righteousness.
God has just one way for us to reach His fullness.
God's way! Nothing more; nothing less; nothing else!
God's will! Nothing more; nothing less; nothing else!
No compromise! That we might glimpse Your face.
No compromise! Lord, Your precepts are grace.
We will not try to do it our way.
We trust you, Lord, and we will obey.
We will not stray from your pattern and your precept.
God's way! Nothing more; nothing less; nothing else!
God's will! Nothing more; nothing less; nothing else!
No compromise! That's a word for this hour.
No compromise! In that word is power.
We will reject rebellious error,
We will accept Your holy order.
God has just one way for us to reach His fullness.
God's way! Nothing more; nothing less; nothing else!
God's will! Nothing more; nothing less; nothing else!
No compromise! Take our theology.
No compromise! Give us reality.
Man's great ideas are all vanity,
Products of sin-defiled humanity.
We will not stray from your pattern and your precept.
God's way! Nothing more; nothing less; nothing else!
God's will! Nothing more; nothing less; nothing else!
No Compromise! Spirit, fill us today.
No compromise! So, we walk in Your way.
Not by our might and not by power,
But by Your Spirit in this hour.
God has just one way for us to reach His fullness.
God's way! Nothing more; nothing less; nothing else!
God's will! Nothing more; nothing less; nothing else!
No compromise! Lord, fill us with Your love.
No compromise! With that love from above.
No more at ease as little infants,
But we will press on to adoption.
We will not stray from your pattern and your precept.
God's way! Nothing more; nothing less; nothing else!
God's will! Nothing more; nothing less; nothing else!
No compromise! As the Bible confirms.
No compromise! We meet You on Your terms.
We will not try to seek our own king.
We will not try to do our own thing.
God has just one way for us to reach His fullness.
God's way! Nothing more; nothing less; nothing else!
God's will! Nothing more; nothing less; nothing else!
No compromise! We are governed by You.
No compromise! Guide each work that we do.
We will receive the brethren you set,
We will not disregard Your headship.
We will not stray from your pattern and your precept.
God's way! Nothing more; nothing less; nothing else!
God's will! Nothing more; nothing less; nothing else!
No compromise! We will not build on sand.
No compromise! Building at Your command.
Apostles, prophets, the foundation,
As You create Your holy nation.
God has just one way for us to reach His fullness.
God's way! Nothing more; nothing less; nothing else!
God's will! Nothing more; nothing less; nothing else!
Copyright Bob and Kathy Stenson, Freeware. Use it freely.
Press Toward The Mark Of Your High Calling In Christ Jesus
The counterfeit kingdom is now set in motion,
For each precept of God, there's a false one in place.
There's no hope in fearing and knowing the darkness.
Our hope is in seeking our dear Savior's face.
Press toward the mark of your high calling in Christ Jesus
Forgetting all those things which are behind.
Press toward the mark of your high calling in Christ Jesus
And be transformed by renewing of your mind.
If you ask for a fish, He won't give you a serpent.
And if you ask for bread, He won't give you a stone.
Our Father gives only good gifts to His children.
He gives us His Spirit and His Spirit alone.
Press toward the mark of your high calling in Christ Jesus
Forgetting all those things which are behind.
Press toward the mark of your high calling in Christ Jesus
And be transformed by renewing of your mind.
Don't look to your natural mind to protect you.
Don't look to knowledge, which you once received.
Walk in the Spirit of God, the Anointing,
Then having the Truth, you will not be deceived.
Press toward the mark of your high calling in Christ Jesus
Forgetting all those things which are behind.
Press toward the mark of your high calling in Christ Jesus
And be transformed by renewing of your mind.
Our sword is the Word as revealed by the Spirit,
Salvation, our helmet; God's faith is our shield.
Righteousness, and the gospel and truth is our armor.
The gifts of the Spirit, the weapons we wield.
Press toward the mark of your high calling in Christ Jesus
Forgetting all those things which are behind.
Press toward the mark of your high calling in Christ Jesus
And be transformed by renewing of your mind.
Our weapons of warfare, they're strong and they're mighty,
To tear down the strongholds of Satan's abode.
We must enter into the Holy of Holies,
And fight to establish the Kingdom of God.
Press toward the mark of your high calling in Christ Jesus
Forgetting all those things which are behind.
Press toward the mark of your high calling in Christ Jesus
And be transformed by renewing of your mind.
Copyright Bob and Kathy Stenson, Freeware. Use it freely.
The Kingdom Order Has Been Restored
The Kingdom order has been restored,
The five-fold ministry exalting the Lord.
Clear off the foundation; submit to His hand.
We're building the Temple at Jesus command.
Clear off the foundation; submit to His hand.
We're building the Temple at Jesus command.
Since God restored the apostolic five-fold ministry.
They equip the saints to serve and come to unity,
Until they come to fullness, all built up to be complete,
By each joint supplying and the flow of love so sweet.
They set the local elders as the called of God to rule.
They set the local deacons as the helpers toward the goal.
The power of this order has been shown to all who see.
The government of God is working setting people free.
They give the apostles' doctrine only to be taught.
They do not give credence to man's high and mighty thought.
Reasoning and theory quenched by that which is revealed.
Speculation set aside for knowledge that is real.
Apostolic Presbyteries equipping saints for war,
Prophesy and lay on hands, to impart the power.
Sent by God and not by men, they have authority.
To impart unto each saint the gift and ministry.
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There's A Whole Lot A Shaking Going On.
God is shaking our pet theories and we're moving on.
He is shaking speculation and we're moving on.
He is shaking our pet theories.
God is shaking, shaking, shaking!
There's a whole lot a shaking going on.
Chorus:
There's a whole lot a shaking going on.
There's a whole lot a shaking Going on.
There's a whole lot a shaking.
God is shaking, shaking, shaking!
There's a whole lot a shaking going on.
God is shaking my own heart and I'm moving on
He is shaking my own heart and I'm moving on
He is shaking my own heart
God is shaking, shaking, shaking!
There's a whole lot a shaking going on.
God is shaking out all malice, and we're moving on.
He is shaking out all anger, and we're moving on.
He is shaking out all anger.
He is shaking, shaking, shaking!
There's a whole lot a shaking going on.
God is shaking those at ease, and we're moving on.
He is shaking those at ease, and we're moving on.
He is shaking those at ease.
God is shaking, shaking, shaking!
There's a whole lot a shaking going on.
God is shaking out division, and we're moving on.
Shaking out denomination, and we're moving on.
He is shaking out division.
God is shaking, shaking, shaking!
There's a whole lot a shaking going on.
God is shaking false prophets, and we're moving on.
False ministries are shaking, and we're moving on.
He is shaking false apostles.
God is shaking, shaking, shaking!
There's a whole lot a shaking going on.
God is shaking all creation, and we're moving on
He is shaking all creation, and we're moving on
He is shaking all creation.
Shaking all that can be shaken,
There's a whole lot a shaking going on.
More verses:
God is shaking out our doctrine and we're moving on.
He is shaking man-made doctrine and we're moving on.
He is shaking man-made doctrine
God is shaking, shaking, shaking!
There's a whole lot a shaking going on.
God is shaking out our order and we're moving on.
He is shaking man-made order and we're moving on.
He is shaking man-made order
God is shaking, shaking, shaking!
There's a whole lot a shaking going on.
God is shaking independence and we're moving on.
He is shaking independence and we're moving on.
He is shaking independence.
God is shaking, shaking, shaking!
There's a whole lot a shaking going on.
God is shaking all rebellion, and I'm moving on.
He is shaking all rebellion, and I'm moving on.
He is shaking all rebellion.
God is shaking, shaking, shaking!
There's a whole lot a shaking going on.
God is shaking all my sin, and I'm moving on.
He is shaking all my sin, and I'm moving on.
He is shaking all my sin.
God is shaking, shaking, shaking!
There's a whole lot a shaking going on.
God is shaking out all strife, and I'm moving on.
He is shaking out all strife, and I'm moving on.
He is shaking out all strife.
God is shaking, shaking, shaking!
There's a whole lot a shaking going on.
Jealousy is being shaken, and we're moving on.
Jealousy is being shaken, and we're moving on.
He is shaking out jealousy.
God is shaking, shaking, shaking!
There's a whole lot a shaking going on.
False gifts are being shaken, and we're moving on.
False gifts are being shaken, and we're moving on.
False gifts are being shaken.
God is shaking, shaking, shaking!
There's a whole lot a shaking going on.
If you need any more verses, you'll have to write them yourself.
Copyright Bob and Kathy Stenson, Freeware. Use it freely.
There's Power For Holiness And Life In Grace
Amazing grace that sets me free,
Abounding more and more;
The Spirit ever leadeth me;
The Lord is every door.
There?s power for holiness and life in grace.
The Spirit leads with power to keep pace.
His mighty grace now lives within;
All sin it will displace.
There?s power for holiness and life in grace.
Through grace I have been born again,
By grace the Temple grows
Until the wondrous morning when
His fullness overflows.
Amazing grace that has restored
The five-fold ministry,
Foundation of Thy Body, Lord,
Which grows in unity
Each stone must now be set in place,
According to His will
So holy power, life, and grace
Will all His Temple fill.
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Unless The Lord Builds The House He Labors In Vain That Buildeth It
Unless the Lord builds the house,
He labors in vain that buildeth it.
Unless the Lord builds the house,
He labors in vain that buildeth it.
Let us build His house according to the plan
With His power both to will and to do.
Let us build His house obeying His command.
Let us yield to Him anew.
Unless the Lord sends the man,
They labor in vain when sent by man.
Unless the Lord sends the man,
They have not been sent and yet they ran.
Let us build His house according to the plan
With His power both to will and to do.
Let us build His house obeying His command.
Let us yield to Him anew.
Unless the Lord shows the plan,
The Lord will not honor the plan of man.
Unless the Lord shows the plan,
The natural mind cannot understand.
Let us build His house according to the plan
With His power both to will and to do.
Let us build His house obeying His command.
Let us yield to Him anew.
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We Can See God's Glory
Down in Bethlehem
A Savior and a Prophet born today.
Shepherds worship Him,
And wise men watch a star to find their way.
Herod tried to kill God's one begotten Son,
But many worshiped when they saw
That precious holy one.
He is creator, God,
Come in the flesh to be
The sacrificial Lamb of God,
To set His people free.
We can see God's glory;
We are walking now with Christ the King.
As we see Him heal the wounded,
As we hear the broken-hearted sing.
We can see God's glory;
He, who once was dead, became our Life.
We will seek His face more strongly;
We have touched the Kingdom, Jesus Christ.
There He is the man,
A Teacher and a Prophet, so they say.
Is He just a man?
His words and acts and miracles display
Authority from God and love for everyone;
Religious leaders, testing Him,
Reject this holy one.
His words bring truth and life.
But scholars smear His name.
Theologians cannot see,
While humble fools proclaim,
We can see God's glory;
We are walking now with Christ the King.
As we see Him heal the wounded,
As we hear the broken-hearted sing.
We can see God's glory;
He, who once was dead, became our Life.
We will seek His face more strongly;
We have touched the Kingdom, Jesus Christ.
Here they are again,
The witnesses of Jesus take their stand;
Whom the Lord did send,
To equip the saints throughout the land.
Foundation thus restored, to keep the doctrine one.
To bring order to the Church,
Until their task is done.
God gave them to the church
For perfect unity
Til manifested sons of God
Come to maturity.
We can see God's glory;
We are walking now with Christ the King.
As we see Him heal the wounded,
As we hear the broken-hearted sing.
We can see God's glory;
He, who once was dead, became our Life.
We will seek His face more strongly;
We have touched the Kingdom, Jesus Christ.
Inspired by the Steve Green Song, "We Have Seen God's Glory," which works well in a medley with this song.
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We Need You, Lord. Teach Us To Walk In Your Ways.
The leaders and religious,
The teachers and the scholars of that day,
They knew their deeds were evil,
Yet they tried to come to God by their own way.
The patterns and the precepts,
And the orders of the Scripture they despised.
They followed their traditions,
And did that which was right in their own eyes.
We need You Lord.
Teach us to walk in Your ways.
We need You Lord.
Lord let our hearts be ablaze.
Lord, shine Your search light here in our hearts.
Cleanse us and teach us to praise.
We need You Lord.
Teach us to walk in Your ways.
The leaders and religious,
The teachers and the scholars of this day,
They know their deeds are evil,
Yet they try to come to God by their own way.
The patterns and the precepts,
And the orders of the Scripture they despise.
They follow their traditions,
And do that which is right in their own eyes.
We need You Lord.
Teach us to walk in Your ways.
We need You Lord.
Lord let our hearts be ablaze.
Lord, shine Your search light here in our hearts.
Cleanse us and teach us to praise.
We need You Lord.
Teach us to walk in Your ways.
Copyright Bob and Kathy Stenson, Freeware. Use it freely.
What The World Really Needs Now Is Jesus
What the world really needs now is Jesus;
He's the Door to God's true Love for everyone.
God is Love, real Love. There's no other.
And, through Jesus, anyone who will may come.
Now we know that we don't need another program.
There are projects and programs enough, and they all fail.
And ideas and theories are of no avail,
Wake up, now, if you want to know.
God so loved, loved the world, He gave Jesus,
Only Way to pay the price for human sin.
God is Love, Wisdom, Pow'r, there's no other.
Only Jesus can redeem us unto Him.
Now we know that we don't need another program.
There are projects and programs enough, and they all fail.
Regulations and edicts are of no avail,
Wake up, now, if you want to know.
Don't reject God's true Love, His Son, Jesus;
Only Door to God's true Love for everyone.
Don't reject God's true Love. You need Jesus;
For, through Jesus, anyone who will may come.
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When Jesus Ascended He Gave Gifts Unto Men
When Jesus ascended, He gave gifts unto men.
He gave them to all who would be born again.
Oh, wonder of wonders that He has restored them,
The apostolic ministries,
The nine gifts of the Spirit,
And the elders and the deacons that He gave unto men.
He gave them unto us that we might all be one,
In the unity of faith and the unity of doctrine.
He gave them unto us until our race is run,
Till we reach the full stature of the Son.
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When The House Of God Is Built According To The Pattern
When the house of God is built
According to the pattern,
Every precious stone is fully formed,
And set into its place,
Then the glory of the Lord
Shall come and suddenly fill His temple.
We shall see Him as He really is.
We shall see Him face to face.
We shall see Him as He really is.
We shall see Him face to face.
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You Have My Plan Right In My Word
You have the plan right in My Word,
And it confirms My Voice you heard.
Your eye does see. Your ear does hear.
If you obey, you need not fear.
Keep seeking Me and you will find.
I am not in your human mind.
I will reveal Myself to all
Who heed my voice, who heed my call.
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Poetry & Meditations
From Death To Life
From death to Life, from doubt to Faith,
From fear to Love, by mighty Grace,
Oh, people, move as I direct you into Light.
And never fear for I am here.
And, as you seek, I will draw near.
And, just ahead, you see the Kingdom shining bright.
It's given once for men to die,
So Christ has died to satisfy
The debt of sin and death that you could never pay.
The door of life is open wide.
Come in. Come in. Come and abide.
Take hold of Him, and pass from night into the day.
The Kingdom now is here for you.
The King is calling unto you.
Oh let the world fade away through His free grace.
Take hold of Life in Christ the Lord.
Rise up in Him. He is the Word.
Keep walking in; behold the glory of His Face.
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Getting In!
One of the older Ministries (now deceased) told the following story many years ago....
"Long ago in the city of Chicago a woman lay dying. She had lived a long life of sin without care or thought for God. While she was young, life had gone her way, but as the years went by her friends became fewer and fewer until at last, deserted and alone, she lay dying in her dismal attic room. In her distress she sent her daughter to call for the neighborhood minister. 'Tell him,' she said, ' that I am dying and I want him to tell me HOW TO GET IN.' The night was cold and the minister himself knew not the true way of salvation. On the walls of his study hung the pictures of his seminary classmates and his degrees in theology. He was reluctant to leave the comfort of his home to go out on such a cold night to such a dismal district, but because of the importunity of the girl he aroused himself and, wrapping his warm coat about him, was led to the dingy apartment where the dying woman lay. A look of pleasure wreathed her careworn face as he came in. 'I'm so glad you've come,' she said, 'for I want you to tell me HOW TO GET IN.' The poor minister was baffled. He knew not what to say. For years he had taught the people to do the best they could, to join the church, and to live good respectable lives, but here was a situation he had never faced before. Seating himself on the chair beside the bed, he began to tell her how we should think kind thoughts and do kind deeds. 'Ah,' said the woman, ' but I am dying. It is too late for that now.' 'Well,' said the minister, ' you should keep the golden rule and do unto others as you would have them do to you. If we do the best we can, we will be alright.'
'But,' said the woman, ' it is too late for that. Is there nothing else you can tell me?'
The minister, in his distraction realizing how vain such words were in such a critical hour as this, ventured to quote a scripture he had learned to recite as a child. 'God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on Him should not perish, but have everlasting life: for God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.' 'That's it! That's it,' she cried. 'That's what I wanted to hear. Now kneel down and pray for me.' The minister kneeled to pray, but unable to pray for the woman, he prayed for himself, and as he prayed, Christ came into his heart; and he GOT IN, and she GOT IN. It is of grace that it might be by faith that ALL who are afar off might be brought nigh to God through faith in JESUS Christ our Lord."
Marvellous grace of our loving Lord,
Freely bestowed on all who believe,
Yonder on Calvary's mount outpoured;
Will you this moment His grace receive?
Dark is the stain that we cannot hide;
What can avail to wash it away?
Look, there is flowing a crimson tide!
WHITER THAN SNOW YOU MAY BE TODAY.
Julia H. Johnston
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You Have My Plan Right In My Word
You have the plan right in My Word,
And it confirms My Voice you heard.
Your eye does see. Your ear does hear.
If you obey, you need not fear.
Keep seeking Me and you will find.
I am not in your human mind.
I will reveal Myself to all
Who heed my voice, who heed my call.
Copyright Bob and Kathy Stenson, Freeware. Use it freely.
Copyright Bob and Kathy Stenson, Freeware. Use it freely.
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