Posts Tagged ‘songs’
Wednesday, July 27th, 2011
John Newton was born on July 24, 1725. This past Sunday was July 24th so we decided to honor him a bit. Below is a fantastic John Newton hymn that we read together.
Glorious things of thee are spoken,
Zion, city of our God;
he whose word cannot be broken
formed thee for his own abode;
on the Rock of Ages founded,
what can shake thy sure repose?
With salvation’s walls surrounded,
thou may’st smile at all thy foes.
See! the streams of living waters,
spring form eternal love,
well supply thy sons and daughters
and all fear of want remove.
Who can faint, when such a river
ever flows their thirst to assuage?
Grace which, like the Lord, the Giver,
never fails from age to age.
Round each habitation hovering,
see the cloud and fire appear
for a glory and a covering,
showing that the Lord is near.
Thus they march, their pillar leading,
light by night, and shade by day;
daily on the manna feeding
which he gives them when they pray.
Savior, if of Zion’s city,
I through grace a member am,
let the world deride or pity,
I will glory in thy Name.
Fading is the worldling’s pleasure,
all his boasted pomp and show;
solid joys and lasting treasure
none but Zion’s children know.
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Tuesday, July 19th, 2011
We sang a new song together Sunday named 10,000 Reasons by Matt Redman. It was from a new album just released with the same name. Below is a devotional he wrote for the song and a couple links if you are interested in his album.
“For all Your goodness l will keep on singing… Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find,”
A music producer once commented that in the world of pop you can only really write four kinds of song: “l love you”, “l hate you”, “Go away” and “Come back”! That’s an amusing and yet astute observatìon. But gladly, when it comes to writing songs towards the God of all eternity, we have a whole different color palate to work with. When I talk about the reasons for God’s worth and say there are ‘ten thousand reasons for my heart to find that’s actually a huge, poetic understatement. The reasons for the praise of God are so wide and wonderful that we could sing from now until forever and never run out of ideas as to why He is quite so worthy.
Think about the world of nature for a moment. As of now, scientists have described over 1.7 million species of animal, plant and algae on earth. Mammals make up one of the smallest groups – with less than 6000 members known. For insects on the other hand, we’re aware of about 1 million different species. And in all categories, there are more species becoming known every year. ln fact, in some places like the depths of the ocean we’ve hardly even begun to explore, and there are countless more species to find and identify. But let’s stick for a moment to those 1.7 million species we know of so far. I think we could safely say that every kind of plant, animal or other living thing created by God is a reason for His praise. So we’ve hardly begun and we’ve found 1.7 million reasons why we might respond to Him. Next, look up at the stars – scientists are now saying there are more stars in the known universe than there are grains of sands on all of the world’s beaches and deserts. So, right there we have billions and billions more reasons to utter up an offering of praise. Next, we look to our own lives – the countless blessings weaved into our everyday existences, and the miracle of life itself. We thìnk about families and social circles, and provision in our lives. And we praise, and praise, and praise again. Perhaps that’s why at the end of Psalm 30 the worshippers say:
“ . . . my heart may sing to You and not he silent. O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever.” (Psaln 30:12)
The psalmist knows of a multitude of reasons why we should worship God. And he knows of not one reason why he should refrain from doing so. He can’t think of a single motive why he should remain silent. The same must be true for our own lives. The worship of Jesus should be vibrant, creative and colorful as we unfold our hearts in praise. There will be an eternity of reasons to adore and revere Him.
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Monday, May 2nd, 2011
Step by Step | David (Beaker) Strasser Rich Mullins | Copyright: 1992 BMG Songs, Inc. (Admin. by BMG Music Publishing | Amazon Link
Majesty | Authors: Martin Smith, Stuart Garrard | Copyright: 2003, 2004 Curious? Music UK (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Catalog: Curious? Music UK Admin EMI Christian Music Publishing | Amazon Link
You Alone Can Rescue | Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman | Copyright: 2008 Thankyou Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Said And Done Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) SHOUT! Publishing (Admin. by Integrity Music, Inc.) | Amazon Link
It is Well | Words by Horatio Spafford, Music by Philip Bliss. Additional Words and Music by Todd Fields | Copyright © 2009 Music at North Point | Robinson Lane Music (BMI) (adm. by North Point Music Publishing). All rights reserved. Used by permission. Amazon Link
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Monday, April 4th, 2011
Famous One | Chris Tomlin | Jesse Reeves | 2002 worshiptogether.com songs | sixsteps Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) | (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) | Amazon Link
Here I Am to Worship | Tim Hughes | Copyright: 2000 Thankyou Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) | Amazon Link
All I Have is Christ | | Author: Jordan Kauflin | Copyright: 2008 Sovereign Grace Praise (c/o Integrity Music, Inc.)
There is a Fountain Filled with Blood. by Words: William Cowper, in Conyer’s Collection of Psalms and Hymns, 1772. Music:Cleansing Fountain, 19th Century American camp meeting tune. | Amazon Link
Mystery | Author: Charlie Hall | Copyright: 2008 worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Catalogs: worshiptogether.com songs sixsteps Music Admin EMI Christian Music Publishing | Amazon Link
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Monday, February 21st, 2011
Sing to the King | by Billy Foote | 2003 worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
sixsteps Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
Beautiful Jesus | Ed Cash | Kristian Stanfill Copyright: 2008 worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Alletrop Music (Admin. by Music Services)
Shout to the Lord by Darlene Zschech Copyright 1993 Hillsong Publishing
Jesus Thank You | Author: Pat Sczebel | Copyright: 2003 Sovereign Grace Worship (Admin. by Integrity’s Hosanna! Music Integrity’s Hosanna! Music
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Monday, February 14th, 2011
O, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing by Charles Wesley | David Crowder | Jack Parker- Copyright 2007 worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
Let Your Kingdom Come | Author: Bob Kauflin | Copyright: 2006 Sovereign Grace Praise (c/o Integrity Music, Inc.)
You are God | Authors: Brian Bergman, Charlie Hall, Dustin Ragland, Kendall Combes | Copyright: worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
You are God Alone | Authors: Billy Foote, Cindy Foote | Copyright 2004 Billy Foote Music (Admin. by Integrity Music, Inc.) Integrity’s Hosanna! Music
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Monday, January 31st, 2011
This is My Father’s World | Franklin Lawrence Sheppard Maltbie D. Babcock
Sing, Sing, Sing | Authors: Chris Tomlin, Daniel Carson, Jesse Reeves, Matt Gilder , Travis Nunn | Copyright: 2008 worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
Christ is Risen | Matt Maher | Mia Fieldes | Copyright: Thankyou Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
spiritandsong.com (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone) – Chris Tomlin – John Newton – Louie Giglio – Copyright – 2006 worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
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Monday, January 24th, 2011
Marvelous Light | Author: Charlie Hall | Copyright: 2005 worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing
It is Well | Words by Horatio Spafford, Music by Philip Bliss. Additional Words and Music by Todd Fields | Copyright © 2009 Music at North Point | Robinson Lane Music (BMI) (adm. by North Point Music Publishing). All rights reserved. Used by permission.
Constant | Author Charlie Hall | Copyright 2010 worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Catalogs worshiptogether.com songs sixsteps Music Administrator EMI Christian Music Publishing
Solo: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made | Authors: Beth Redman, Matt Redman | Copyright 2006 Thankyou Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Catalog | Thankyou Music
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Monday, January 17th, 2011
Approach My Soul, The Mercy Seat | Authors: John Newton Kevin Twit | Copyright: 1999 Kevin Twit
Mighty to Save – Ben Fielding – Reuben Morgan – 2006 Hillsong Publishing
A Mighty Fortress | Christy Nockels, Nathan Nockels | Copyright: 2009 worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Christy Nockels Publishing Designee (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)A Mighty Fortress
Constant | Author Charlie Hall | Copyright 2010 worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Catalogs worshiptogether.com songs sixsteps Music Administrator EMI Christian Music Publishing
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Monday, January 10th, 2011
Indescribable | Author Laura Story | Copyright 2004 worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Gleaning Publishing (Admin. by EMI
Christian Music Publishing) Catalogs: worshiptogether.com songs sixsteps Music Gleaning Publishing Admin EMI Christian Music Publishing
Jesus Paid it All | Alex Nifong, Elvina M. Hall, John Thomas Grape | Copyright: 2006 worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder | Words by John Newton | Music by Laura Taylor
Constant | Author Charlie Hall | Copyright 2010 worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Catalogs worshiptogether.com songs sixsteps Music Administrator EMI Christian Music Publishing
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Monday, January 3rd, 2011
His Name is Jesus | Judah Groveman | Copyright 2009 Sovereign Grace Worship (Admin. by Integrity’s Hosanna! Music)
Here I Am to Worship | Tim Hughes | Copyright: 2000 Thankyou Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
God of Wonders – written by Mark Byrd, Steve Hindalong 2000 New Spring (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.)
All I Have is Christ | | Author: Jordan Kauflin | Copyright: 2008 Sovereign Grace Praise (c/o Integrity Music, Inc.)
How Great is Our God Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, Jesse Reeves (Copyright 2004 worshiptogether.com songs Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
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Monday, September 27th, 2010
God of Wonders | Authors: Marc Byrd & Steve Hindalong | Copyright: 2000 New Spring (Admin. by Brentwood Benson Music Publishing, Inc.) Storm Boy Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Meaux Mercy (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
Oh, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing | Charles Wesley, David Crowder, Jack Parker | Copyright: 2007 worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Inot Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
A Mighty Fortress | Christy Nockels, Nathan Nockels | Copyright: 2009 worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Christy Nockels Publishing Designee (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
God of This City | Aaron Boyd, Andrew McCann, Ian Jordan, Peter Comfort, Peter Kernaghan, Richard Bleakley, Copyright: 2006 worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
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Monday, September 20th, 2010
All We Need | Author: Charlie Hall | Copyright: 2006 worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
Jesus Paid it All | Alex Nifong, Elvina M. Hall, John Thomas Grape | Copyright: 2006 worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
God of This City | Authors: Aaron Boyd, Andrew McCann, Ian Jordan, Peter Comfort, Peter Kernaghan, Richard Bleakley | Copyright: 2006 worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
Worthy, You’re are Worthy | Author: Matt Redman | Copyright: 1999 Thankyou Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Thankyou Music
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Monday, September 13th, 2010
Indescribable | Author Laura Story | Copyright 2004 worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Gleaning Publishing (Admin. by EMI
Christian Music Publishing) Catalogs: worshiptogether.com songs sixsteps Music Gleaning Publishing Admin EMI Christian Music Publishing
Majesty | Authors: Martin Smith, Stuart Garrard | Copyright: 2003, 2004 Curious? Music UK (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Catalog: Curious? Music UK Admin EMI Christian Music Publishing
Mystery | Author: Charlie Hall | Copyright: 2008 worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Catalogs: worshiptogether.com songs sixsteps Music Admin EMI Christian Music Publishing
The Church’s is One Foundation | ©1996 Parson John Publishing (ASCAP).
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Monday, August 16th, 2010
Jesus Messiah | Chris Tomlin, Daniel Carson, Ed Cash, Jesse Reeves | Copyright: 2008 Vamos Publishing (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Alletrop Music (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.)
Because of Your Love | Phil Wickham | 2008 Phil Wickham Music (Admin. by Simpleville Music, Inc.)
Here I Am to Worship | Tim Hughes | Copyright: 2000 Thankyou Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
I Surrender All | Van DeVenter, Judson Wheeler\Wee (the linked audio is not the specific arrangement that we sang)
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Monday, July 19th, 2010
At the Cross | Daniel Renstrom | 2008 Catapult
O Worship the King | Chris Tomlin | Johann Michael Haydn | Robert Grant | Copyright: 2004 worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
A Mighty Fortress | Authors: Christy Nockels, Nathan Nockels | Copyright: 2009 worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) | Christy Nockels Publishing Designee (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) | Catalogs: worshiptogether.com songs sixsteps Music Christy Nockels Publishing Designee
All I Have is Christ | | Author: Jordan Kauflin | Copyright: 2008 Sovereign Grace Praise (c/o Integrity Music, Inc.)
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Monday, July 12th, 2010
The Solid Rock | Charlie Hall | Edward Mote | Kendall Combs | Trent Austin | William B. Bradbury | Copyright 2004 worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
How Can I Keep From Singing | Chris Tomlin | Ed Cash | Matt Redman | Copyright: 2006 worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Alletrop Music (Admin. by Music Services) Thankyou Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
Vamos Publishing (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
At the Cross | Daniel Renstrom | 2008 Catapult
Blessed Be Your Name | Beth Redman | Matt Redman | Copyright 2002 Thankyou Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Catalog: Thankyou MusicAdmin EMI Christian Music Publishing
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Monday, June 14th, 2010
Lord Most High | Don Harris | Gary Sadler | Copyright: 1996 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music
Beautiful Jesus | Ed Cash | Kristian Stanfill Copyright: 2008 worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Alletrop Music (Admin. by Music Services)
Christ is Risen | Matt Maher | Mia Fieldes | Copyright: Thankyou Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
spiritandsong.com (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
Jesus, Lover of My Soul | Charles Wesley | © 2000 Greg Thompson Music.
To God Be the Glory | Fanny Crosby
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Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
One of the important benefits of the Reformation Movement was the rediscovery of congregational singing. Luther had strong convictions about the use and power of sacred (God focused) music. He expressed his convictions in this way, ” if any man despises music, as all fanatics do, for him I have no liking ; for music is a gift and grace of God , not an invention of men. Thus it drives out the devil and makes people cheerful. Then one forgets all wrath, impurity and other devices.
The single most powerful hymn of the Protestant Reformation Movement was Luther’s “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God, ” based on Psalm 46. This hymn became the battle cry of the people, a great source of strength and inspiration even for those who were martyred for their convictions. This hymn has been translated into practically every known language and is regarded as one if the noblest and most classic example of Christian hymnody.
-source: 101 Hymn Stories | Kenneth W. Osbeck
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Monday, June 7th, 2010
All We Need | Charlie Hall | 2006 worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
sixsteps Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
A Mighty Fortress is our God | Martin Luther | Early 1500′s
A Mighty Fortress | written by Christy and Nathan Nockels | Copyright © 2009 worshiptogether.com Songs sixsteps Music (ASCAP) (adm. by EMI CMG Publishing) All rights reserved. Used by Permission.
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Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken
Wednesday, July 27th, 2011
John Newton was born on July 24, 1725. This past Sunday was July 24th so we decided to honor him a bit. Below is a fantastic John Newton hymn that we read together.
Glorious things of thee are spoken,
Zion, city of our God;
he whose word cannot be broken
formed thee for his own abode;
on the Rock of Ages founded,
what can shake thy sure repose?
With salvation’s walls surrounded,
thou may’st smile at all thy foes.
See! the streams of living waters,
spring form eternal love,
well supply thy sons and daughters
and all fear of want remove.
Who can faint, when such a river
ever flows their thirst to assuage?
Grace which, like the Lord, the Giver,
never fails from age to age.
Round each habitation hovering,
see the cloud and fire appear
for a glory and a covering,
showing that the Lord is near.
Thus they march, their pillar leading,
light by night, and shade by day;
daily on the manna feeding
which he gives them when they pray.
Savior, if of Zion’s city,
I through grace a member am,
let the world deride or pity,
I will glory in thy Name.
Fading is the worldling’s pleasure,
all his boasted pomp and show;
solid joys and lasting treasure
none but Zion’s children know.
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