Mary Did You Know?

 Luke 1:35,38 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. 

In preparing a Christmas program, Mark Lowry wrote down some questions he would have liked to ask Mary when Jesus was born. 

‘Mary, do you know who is in your arms?’

‘Did you know the one who holds creation together, and the one who holds you together is lying helpless in the manger?’

‘Did you know that your baby boy will walk on water, give sight to a blind man and calm a storm at sea with his hand?’”

Mary knew her virgin born child was the Son of God and could do anything [Luke 1:46-55], but Mark Lowry was eager to know if she knew what it would be. 

Lowry carried his lyrics with him for the next seven years. In 1991, he asked his good friend, Buddy Greene, to write suitable music for his poem.

Mary Did You Know?

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Mary did you know that your baby boy would one day walk on water?    —   Mary did you know that your baby boy would save our sons and daughters?    —   Did you know that your baby boy has come to make you new?    —   This child that you've delivered, will soon deliver you.’

‘Mary did you know that your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?    —   Mary did you know that your baby boy will calm a storm with his hand?    —   Did you know that your baby boy has walked where angels trod?    —   When you kiss your little baby, you kiss the face of God.   —    O Mary did you know? 

The blind will see,    —    the deaf will hear,     —   the dead will live again.    —   The lame will leap,    —    the dumb will speak,     —   the praises of the lamb.

Mary did you know that your baby boy is Lord of all creation? —  Mary did you know that your baby boy would one day rule the nations?    —   Did you know that your baby boy is heaven's perfect lamb?    —   That sleeping child you're holding is the great I am!

Mark Lowry and Buddy Green 

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On Holy Night

 Gabriel declares the awesome power of God ato Mary and offers hope and comfort to her heart.

Luke 1:35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.

When the angels see God step off the throne and be born as a baby in human flesh, their song reaches new heights.

It was a holy night. 

O Holy Night

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O holy night, the stars are brightly shining,    —   It is the night of the dear Saviour’s birth;    —   Long lay the world in sin and error pining,    —   'Till he appeared and the soul felt its worth.    —   A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,    —   For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn;    —   Fall on your knees, Oh hear the angel voices!    —   O night divine! O night when Christ was born.    —  O night, O holy night, O night O night.divine.

Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming;    —   With glowing hearts by his cradle we stand:    —   So, led by light of a star sweetly gleaming,    —   Here come the wise men from Orient land,    —   The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger,    —   In all our trials born to be our friend;    —   He knows our need, To our weakness no stranger!    —   Behold your King! Before Him lowly bend!    —   Behold your King! your King! before him bend!

Truly He taught us to love one another;    —   His law is Love and His gospel is Peace;    —   Chains shall he break, for the slave is our brother,    —   And in his name all oppression shall cease,    —   Sweet hymns of joy in grateful Chorus raise we;    —   Let all within us praise his Holy name!    —   Christ is the Lord, O praise His name forever!    —   His pow'r and glory, evermore proclaim His pow’r    —   His pow'r and glory, evermore proclaim His pow’r.!

John S. Dwight

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There’s Something About That Name

Luke 1:30-31 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. 

[31] And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.

When we say, sing, breath, shout or whisper the name of Jesus; we proclaim the greatest name that has ever fallen upon the ears of humanity. 

Jesus is the Shepherd of the sheep, the Redeemer of the soul;  the blessed Bridegroom of the Bride, the Glory of Heaven, and the One Who calls Himself our Friend. 

That’s Him; but He is so much more! In that precious name there is hope, peace, love, salvation, blessing, healing, wonder, joy, glory, and majesty.

There’s Just Something About That Name

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Jesus, Jesus, Jesus;   —   there's just something about that name.    —   Master, Savior, Jesus,     —   like the fragrance after the rain; — Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,  — let all Heaven and earth proclaim.    —   Kings and kingdoms will all pass away    —   But there's something about that name.

William J. Gaither and Gloria Gaither

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I’ll Meet You in the Morning

 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 

[14] For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.

When believers follow a body to the grave, we are not saying goodbye to those we love. 

We are saying, “I’ll meet you in the morning!” 

They have gone to be with Jesus, and we will see them again.

God knows where all the bodies are — every molecule and atom, and they will get up again!

I’ll Meet You In The Morning

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I will meet you in the morning by the bright riverside, — When all sorrow has drifted away;    —    I’ll be standing at the portals when the gates open wide,    —    At the close of life’s long, dreary day.

CHORUS

I’ll meet  you in the morning — With a “How do you do?” — And we’ll sit down by the river — And with rapture “auld” acquaintance renew;   —    You’ll know me in the morning   —    By the smiles that I wear,   —    When I meet you in the morning   —    In the city that is built foursquare.

I will meet you in the morning in the sweet by and by,   —    And exchange the old cross for a crown.   —    There will be no disappointments and nobody shall die,   —    In that land when life’s sun goeth down. 

I will meet you in the morning at the end of the way,   —    on the streets of that city of gold;   —    where we all can be together and be happy for aye   —    while the years and the ages shall roll.

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Life’s Railway to Heaven

 Psalm 48:14 For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.

Believers are encouraged, knowing that no matter how bleak a situation we find ourselves in, the Lord never leaves us.

With loving kindness He comforts us and leads us through it.

God is good.  

Life’s Railway to Heaven

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Life is like a mountain railway,    —   With an engineer that’s brave;    —   We must make the run successful,    —   From the cradle to the grave;    —   Watch the curves, the fills, the tunnels;    —   Never falter, never fail;    —   Keep your hands upon the throttle,    —   And your eyes upon the rail.

CHORUS:

Blessed Savior, Thou wilt guide us,    —   Till we reach that blissful shore,    —   Where the angels wait to join us    —   In Thy praise forevermore.

You will roll up grades of trial;    —   You will cross the bridge of strife;    —   See that Christ is your conductor    —   On this lightning train of life; — Always mindful of obstruction, —  Do your duty, never fail; — Keep your hands upon the throttle, — And your eyes upon the rail.

You will often find obstructions,    —   Look for storms and wind and rain;    —   On a fill, or curve, or trestle    —   They will almost ditch your train;    —   Put your trust alone in Jesus,    —   Never falter, never fail;  — Keep your hands upon the throttle,  —  And your eyes upon the rail.

As you roll across the trestle,    —   Spanning Jordan’s swelling tide,    —   You behold the Union Depot    —   Into which your train will glide;    —   There you’ll meet the Sup’rintendent,    —   God the Father, God the Son,    —   With the hearty, joyous plaudit,    —   “Weary Pilgrim, welcome home.”

M. E. Abbey. 1890

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Wonderful Peace

 Romans 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

Isaiah 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

While waiting to see the doctor, I find the time moves faster when I recall scriptures I’ve memorized over the years. 

Isaiah 26:3 is one of my favorites. 

It’s a good way to have perfect peace. 

Wonderful Peace

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Far away in the depths of my spirit tonight   —   Rolls a melody sweeter than psalm;   —   In celestial-like strains it unceasingly falls   —   O’er my soul like an infinite calm.

CHORUS:

Peace, peace, wonderful peace,   —   Coming down from the Father above!   —   Sweep over my spirit forever, I pray   —   In fathomless billows of love!

What a treasure I have in this wonderful peace,   —   Buried deep in the heart of my soul,   —   So secure that no power can mine it away,   —   While the years of eternity roll!

I am resting tonight in this wonderful peace,   —   Resting sweetly in Jesus’ control;   —   For I’m kept from all danger by night and by day,   —   And His glory is flooding my soul!

And I think when I rise to that city of peace,   —   Where the Author of peace I shall see,   —   That one strain of the song which the ransomed will sing   —   In that heavenly kingdom will be:

Ah soul, are you here without comfort and rest,   —   Marching down the rough pathway of time?   —   Make Jesus your friend ere the shadows grow dark;   —   Oh, accept this sweet peace so sublime!

Warren D. Cornell  1889

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I Won’t Have to Cross Jordan Akone

 1 Corinthians 15:54-55 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. 

[55] O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?

When believers die, the Bible teaches that their soul goes to heaven where it lives on forever. 

God instantly changes us in preparation for Heaven. 

We don’t have to fear dying. We claim victory over death. 

 

I Won’t Have to Cross Jordan Along

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When I come to the river at ending of day,   —   When the last winds of sorrow have blown;   —   There'll be somebody waiting to show me the way;   —    I won't have to cross Jordan alone.

CHORUS:

I won't have to cross Jordan alone.   —   Jesus died all my sins to atone.   —   When the darkness I see,   —   He'll be waiting for me;    —   I won't have to cross Jordan alone.  

Often times I'm forsaken and weary and sad;   —   When it seems that my friends have all gone.   —   There is one tho’t that cheers me and makes my heart glad.   —   I won't have to cross Jordan alone.

Though the billows of sorrow and trouble may sweep,   —   Christ the Savior will care for his own.   —   Till the end of the journey my soul he will keep,   —   I won't have to cross Jordan alone.

Thomas Ramsey

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