O Praise The Name (Anástasis)

My current favourite-est song… you need to hear this!

Verse 1
I cast my mind to Calvary.
Where Jesus bled and died for me.
I see His wounds, His hands, His feet.
My Saviour on that cursed tree.

Verse 2
His body bound and drenched in tears.
They laid Him down in Joseph’s tomb.
The entrance sealed by heavy stone.
Messiah still and all alone.

Chorus
O praise the name of the Lord our God!
O praise His name forever more!
For endless days we will sing Your praise!
Oh Lord, oh Lord our God!

Verse 3
And then on the third at break of dawn,
The Son of heaven rose again.
O trampled death where is your sting?
The angels roar for Christ the King.

Chorus

Verse 4
He shall return in robes of white,
The blazing Son shall pierce the night.
And I will rise among the saints,
My gaze transfixed on Jesus’ face…

Chorus

Oh Lord, oh Lord our God.
Oh Lord, oh Lord our God.

For chords, see here.

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Strong’s Concordance

Anástasis: a standing up, i.e. a resurrection, a raising up, rising

Original Word: ἀνάστασις, εως, ἡ
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: anastasis
Phonetic Spelling: (an-as’-tas-is)
Short Definition: a rising again, resurrection
Definition: a rising again, resurrection.

In Evil Days -> Sing & Make Music To The Lord

Everyone now have no doubts that we are all living in evil days; – major ones. This is especially so this year, 2014; and probably also the next, if you have read previously The Coming Of The Four Blood Moons. While the blood moons prophecies are squarely for Israel, it nevertheless has big repercussions throughout the world. We are not even into the fourth quarter of the year and we have witnessed much terrors from wars, calamities, terrorisms, religious military coups, plane crashes, to uncontrollable virus epidemics; tragedies enough to last a lifetime. These are evil days, indeed.

However, the Lord has been impressing on me with this portion of the Scriptures:   Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts. And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.   Ephesians 5:16-20 (NLT)

You see, God the Father has already prepared for us, in these evil days, for the evil days. Do not waste your life away worrying or being anxious. While we have no control over the dire situations, we have our God who has and can, for our sake. God–The Father’s Promises For Your Protection are already covering you in place. You just need to know that and let your faith rise up. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid (John14:27). Don’t live thoughtlessly like the world but be filled with His Holy Spirit.

The key in overcoming these evil days, is to – sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs; making music to the Lord in your heart! Let the Holy Spirit lift up within you, empowering you to go forward in thanksgiving to the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. While the world worries on, we will sing praises to the Lord; while the world whimper in fear, we make music to the Lord, our God!

We are not drowning out the horrors with empty noise; pretending it’s not there. Like the good “hymn” says… It’s because our God is greater…

 

I have always admired David that while he was still a shepherd boy, sing praise to God and making music with a 10 string lyre.   It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to the Most High. It is good to proclaim your unfailing love in the morning, your faithfulness in the evening, accompanied by a ten-stringed instrument, a harp, and the melody of a lyre. Psalms 92:1-3

I just gotten a set of 6 stringed guitar and a 4 stringed ukulele to learn on my own, that’s 10 strings too… Now, pray that God will also give me the talent to make music to the Lord. 🙂

Have a blessed weekend.

 

 

YOU Raised Me Up

When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary;
When troubles come and my heart burdened be;
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence,
Until You come and sit awhile with me.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on Your shoulders;
You raise me up… To more than I can be.

There is no life – no life without its hunger;
Each restless heart beats so imperfectly;
But when You come and I am filled with wonder,
Sometimes, I think I glimpse eternity.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on Your shoulders;
You raise me up… To more than I can be.

You raise me up… To more than I can be.

 

It is all You, Lord Jesus!

 

HOSANNA – Let Our King Be Lifted Up!

“Hosanna” (Greek transcription: ὡσαννα, hōsanna) is the cry of praise or adoration shouted in recognition of the messiahship of Jesus on his entry into Jerusalem, Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Matthew 21:9-15; Mark 11:9-10; John 12:13.

I Stand Amazed / How Marvelous

Amazing Grace

Amazing Grace Sunday, where churches around the country sing Amazing Grace, praying for the end of slavery once and for all.

This song never cease to amaze.

OK, so I’m one year late.
Chris Tomlin, “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)”, 4.1 MB,  Play the Music

 

The Reason I Came

God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith.   Romans 3:25

I came here for a purpose
That my Father in heaven will be known
You can’t find another
His love for you is precious pure and bold
I have so much to say before I go
But I just want you to know

Whatever happens to Me
Know that I meant it to be
I came to make everything new
And the reason is you

You have the perfect Father
He gave His only Son, and I am here
And all that I have to go through
I came to wipe away your every tear
In death My life, you don’t have to fear
And I want you to hear

Whatever happens to Me
Know that I meant it to be
I came to make everything new
And the reason is you
Know the reason is you

And the reason is you
Know the reason is you

I came here for a purpose
That’s my Father in heaven will be known
I have so much to say before I go
But I just want you to know

Whatever happens to Me
Know that I meant it to be
I came to make everything new
And the reason is you

No matter what it may be
I came that you needn’t to be
You are the reason for that I do
Know the reason is you

The Reason

I found out where I have heard this from where the tune keeps ringing in my head, see my post here Jesus: I Came Here For A Purpose.

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.   Romans 5:8

A Thousand Times I’ve Failed – From The Inside Out

A thousand times I’ve failed
Still Your mercy remains
And should I stumble again
I’m caught in Your grace
Everlasting
Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending
Your glory goes beyond all fame

Your will above all else
My purpose remains
The art of losing myself
In bringing You praise
Everlasting
Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending
Your glory goes beyond all fame

In my heart and my soul
Lord I give You control
Consume me from the inside out
Lord let justice and praise
Become my embrace
To love you from the inside out

Everlasting
Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending
Your glory goes beyond all fame
And the cry of my heart
Is to bring You praise
From the inside out
Lord my soul cries out

by Joel Houston

Jesus: I Came Here For A Purpose

Last night as I was daydreaming in front of a book, again, I suddenly got inspired to pen down this lyrics. Don’t be mistaken, I am not inclined or trained whatsoever. My only musical expertise known til date is how to operate the CD player. But I guess I’m glad that I have written it down. I had this tune running in my head as well. I believe I have heard it once or so, without much of an impression, until last night. I believe it is of the secular nature, and has a heavy electric guitar and bass to it. If by divine intervention you happen to catch that tune, please do write me a comment.

Anyway how the whole thing came about, was that I was thinking, that of the worship songs I came across, all came from believers’ perspective. Well, although that’s only natural, but what if a song is written from Jesus’ perspective. What would Jesus write about? Who would He write to? When would He present it?

Before His betrayal, Jesus spent a very close and intimate time with His disciples. He explained, comforted and assured His disciples (including us) of what has come and what is to come. In spite of His knowledge of the coming cruel cross, His first care and love is to His beloved disciples. He came to show the Father’s love, in flesh and in the most dramatic way; as such no one can miss it. Hanging high up on the cross, like a banner, Jesus is the open declaration of the Father’s love that is beyond comprehension.

I came here for a purpose
That My Father up in heaven will be known
His love for you is precious clear and bold
You can’t find another
I have much to say before I go

But I want you to know
Whatever happens to Me
Know that I meant it to be
I came to make all things new
So love can show

You have a perfect Father
That He gave His only Son, and I am here
I came to wipe away your every tear
Every child is precious
In death My life you don’t have to fear

And I want you to know
Whatever happens to Me
Know that I meant it to be
I came to make all things new
So love can show

I came here for a purpose

 

PS: I made some revisions to the lyrics along the way, and Rebecca that was sweet.

Still

Hide me now
Under your wings
Cover me
within your mighty hand

When the oceans rise and thunders roar
I will soar with you above the storm
Father you are king over the flood
I will be still and know you are God

Find rest my soul
In Christ alone
Know his power
In quietness and trust

words and music by Reuben Morgan

     Still

 

How Great You Are

You are deserving, Of all the praises Lord. And I am yearning, To be in Your presence once more. Deep inside my heart is burning, I want to give you more. For You’re the only one that I adore. How great You are! How great You are! You are the mighty King, And You’re come to reign in me. How great You are! How great You are! I give You all the praises of my heart. music & words by Shannon Wexelberg       How Great You Are