I’d Rather Have Jesus

Philippians 3:8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,

The Apostle Paul knows Jesus is more valuable than anything else in this life or in the life to come. 

He sees Jesus as The Holy, Anointed One, the Savior Who gave Himself for all those trapped in sin, The Sovereign Ruler and ventral authority of all of life. 

Truth is: you can have everything, but without Jesus you have absolutely nothing.

I’d Rather Have Jesus

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I'd rather have Jesus than silver or gold;   —  I'd rather be His than have riches untold;  —  I'd rather have Jesus than houses or lands.  —  I'd rather be led by His nail pierced hand.

CHORUS:

Than to be the king of a vast domain     —    Or be held in sin's dread sway.  —  I'd rather have Jesus than anything  — This world affords today.

I'd rather have Jesus than men's applause; — I'd rather be faithful to His dear cause; — I'd rather have Jesus than worldwide fame.  — I'd rather be true to His holy name.

He's fairer than lilies of rarest bloom;  — He's sweeter than honey from out the comb; — He's all that my hungering spirit needs. — I'd rather have Jesus and let Him lead.

Rhea F. Miller   1922

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Footsteps of Jesus

1 Peter 2:21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

We cannot by any means imitate every step Jesus made during His public ministry, but He did leave us an example. 

The gospel records tell us how He suffered for righteousness’ sake. 

When you and I suffer for our faith, we remember the example He left for us 

Footsteps of Jesus

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Sweetly, Lord, have we heard Thee calling, — “Come, follow Me!” — And we see where Thy footprints falling, — Lead us to Thee.

CHORUS:

Footprints of Jesus,  — That make the pathway glow;  — We will follow the steps of Jesus  — Where’er they go.

Though they lead o’er the cold, dark mountains,    —   Seeking His sheep;  — Or along by Siloam’s fountains,  — Helping the weak.

If they lead through the temple holy,  —  Preaching the Word;    —   Or in homes of the poor and lowly,  — Serving the Lord.

Then, at last, when on high He sees us, — Our journey done,  — We will rest where the steps of Jesus  — End at His throne.

Mary B. Slade  1871

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More About Jesus

2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

Know Jesus Christ as He is revealed to man in the Word of God. 

This is the secret of life and of Christian living (see John 17:3).

More About Jesus

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More about Jesus would I know,  —  More of His grace to others show;    —  More of His saving fullness see, — More of His love who died for me.

CHORUS:

More, more about Jesus,  —  More, more about Jesus;  —  More of His saving fullness see,  —  More of His love who died for me.

More about Jesus let me learn, — More of His holy will discern; — Spirit of God, my teacher be, — Showing the things of Christ to me.

More about Jesus, in His Word, — Holding communion with my Lord; —   Hearing His voice in every line, — Making each faithful saying mine.

More about Jesus on His throne, — Riches in glory all His own; — More of His kingdom’s sure increase; — More of His coming, Prince of Peace.

Eliza E. Hewitt   1887

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Near to the Heart if God

Psalm 73:26 My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.

A heart that desires nothing but the Lord is a heart that will never be disappointed! 

When we want nothing but God, we are sure to have everything we want, Matt. 5:6)

So, no matter what happens, whether I understand it or not, I will simply trust Him

Near to the Heart of God

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There is a place of quiet rest,  —  Near to the heart of God;  —  A place where sin cannot molest,   —   Near to the heart of God.

CHORUS:

O Jesus, blest Redeemer,  —  Sent from the heart of God;  —  Hold us, who wait before Thee,  —  Near to the heart of God.

There is a place of comfort sweet, — Near to the heart of God; — A place where we our Savior meet,  —  Near to the heart of God.

There is a place of full release, — Near to the heart of God;  —  A place where all is joy and peace,  —  Near to the heart of God.

Cleland B. McAfee   1903

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Beyond The Sunset

Revelation 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Living with Jesus in the New Jerusalem is an awesome anticipation and comfort for born again believers. 

My glorified body will rejoice that the former things are passed away — things like pain and crying and death and cancer. 

Beyond The Sunset

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Beyond the sunset,    —   O blissful morning,    —   When with our Savior    —   Heav'n is begun.    —   Earth's toiling ended,    —   O glorious dawning;    —   Beyond the sunset    —   When day is done. 

Beyond the sunset,    —   No clouds will gather,    —   No storms will threaten,    —   o fears annoy;    —   O day of gladness,    —   O day unending,    —   Beyond the sunset,    —   Eternal Joy.

Beyond the sunset,    —   A hand will guide me    —   To God, the Father,    —   Whom I adore;    —   His glorious presence,    —   His words of welcome,    —   Will be my portion    —   On that fair shore.

Beyond the sunset,    —   O glad reunion,    —   With our dear loved ones    —   Who've gone before;    —   In that fair homeland    —   We'll know no parting,    —   Beyond the sunset    —   For evermore! 

Virgil P. Brock

Jesus Is All the World to Me

Philippians 1:21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

The most important thing in the life of a Christian is to have fellowship with the Lord Jesus Christ so that your joy might be full. 

Then we will have a powerful witness.

Jesus Is All the World to Me

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Jesus is all the world to me,    —   My life, my joy, my all;    —   He is my strength from day to day,    —   Without Him I would fall.    —   When I am sad, to Him I go,    —   No other one can cheer me so;    —   When I am sad, He makes me glad,    —   He’s my Friend.

Jesus is all the world to me,  — My Friend in trials sore; —  I go to Him for blessings, and    —   He gives them o’er and o’er.    —   He sends the sunshine and the rain,  — He sends the harvest’s golden grain;  —   Sunshine and rain, harvest of grain,    —   He’s my Friend.

Jesus is all the world to me,  — I want no better Friend;  — I trust Him now, I’ll trust Him when  — Life’s fleeting days shall end.  —  Beautiful life with such a Friend, —  Beautiful life that has no end;   —  Eternal life, eternal joy,    —   He’s my Friend.

Will L. Thompson  1904

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In the Name of the Lord

 Proverbs 18:10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

Believers are secure in the name of Jesus. 

No one can pluck us out of His hands. 

What a beautiful picture this is!

In The Name of the Lord

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Crowds have lined the narrow street    —   To see this man from Galilee.    —   Just a carpenter some say, leading fools astray    —   Yet many kneel to give Him praise.

And in His eyes, they glimpse the power    —   That sees the heart of all men,    —   And He knows His Father's mind    —   He speaks His Father's words,    —   For He comes in the name of the Lord.

CHORUS:

There is strength in the name of the Lord.    —   There is power in the name of the Lord.    —   There is hope in the name of the Lord.    —   Blessed is He, who comes in the name of the Lord.

When my plans have fallen through,    —   And when my strength is nearly gone    —   When there's nothing left to do but just depend on You    —   And the power of Your name.

And as we call upon Your name,    —   Your strength through weakness to show    —   We can know the masters plan extend the masters hand    —   When we come in the name of the Lord.

Sandi Patti, Phil McHugh, Gloria Gaither

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