I am strollin’ on my Heavenward way,

What a joy to walk with Him each day …

He will guide my steps aright

‘till I reach that Land of Light,

I am strollin’ on my happy, Heav’nward  way !

 

                                 ( Tune :- I went strollin’ thru’ the park one day .)

 

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( CHORUS )  Rejoicing ! rejoicing !  My heart is now rejoicing,

So happy …in Jesus .. Today ! ( or ‘Tonight’)

                             

He died to justify me and rose triumphantly,

He’s coming back in Glory and His blood now cleanses me …I’m …

 

I love my good old Bible – and the comfort that it brings,

those promises so precious –  it’s no wonder I now sing ... I’m …

 

To meet with God’s own people,  ‘tis a fellowship divine,

to pray and sing His praises  each Lord’s Day & all the time … I’m …

 

(Tune (verses )  … Santa Claus is comin’  to Town  )

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Come, rejoice with me –  for Christ the Lord is born,

 In Judean stable …  that cold wintry morn;

His mother, Mary, nursed Him,  Joseph gazed in awe.,

Shepherds came to visit  so amazed at what they saw !

 

                        ( CHORUS)        Wonderful, Counsellor, Jesus is to me;

Virgin born at Bethlehem  to die on Calvary…

Mighty God, Prince of Peace,  Prophet, Priest and King;

Lord and Saviour of all those who put their faith in Him !

 

 “Peace on earth to mankind,” the angels loud did sing,

Messiah, long predicted, has come Good News to bring !

For all who trust this Saviour eternal life may know,

Peace and joy and Father’s care and sins washed white as snow !

 

        ( Tune : Jingle Bells )

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Wise men came a-seeking , they’d travelled from afar,

Then, o’er the stable, they beheld the wondrous Christmas star;

T’was there they found the Saviour …  their hearts did surely thrill …

 They went home, so joyfully     but  wise men seek Him still.

 

( Tune : Frosty the snowman)

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Now’s the time for celebration –      Tra-la-la-la-la-la-la-la!

Christ has come to bring salvation … Tra-la-la-la-la-la-la-la!

He, who once this world created,

now in Bethlehem located,

by the godly long awaited !  Tra-la-la-la-la-la-la-la!

 

In the manger in a stable …Tra-la-la-la-la-la-la-la!

lies the One who will be able …Tra-la-la-la-la-la-la-la!

from the curse to set us free,

by His death for you and me

fill our hearts with harmony        Tra-la-la-la-la-la-la-la!

 

He’s the One who’s worthy of praise … Tra-la-la-la-la-la-la-la!

He’s the One foretold in past days … Tra-la-la-la-la-la-la-la!

Infant helpless, tiny, so weak

on that chilly morning, so bleak,

yet those lips one day would then speak,“Come ye unto Me and be ye saved !”

 

 

( Tune : Deck the Halls )

 

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 Shepherds in yonder field, time to take your flock back home –

Night winds are growing colder, you don’t want to let them roam.

Suddenly light shines brightly – into every heart comes fear,

O’er-head they hear some voices … coming from the heav’nly sphere.

 

“Peace on Earth, good will to men,” is what the angels’ spake,

“For the Christ is born this day for all mankind’s sake …”

 

Hasten now to distant stable … see the star a-shine above,

Worship the new-born infant … bow before this King of Love.

 

“Peace on Earth, Good will to men,” …the shepherds hurried home ,

Told the news to all they met – Messiah now has come !

 

Some believed and some rejected, … so it is this very day…

I’m glad that He’s my Saviour    ‘cos He washed my sins away !

 

 ( Tune : Rudolph the red-nosed …)

 

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You’d better watch out … you’d better not pout,

You’d better not sigh … I’m a-tellin’ you why …

Jesus Christ is coming again !

He came as a Babe …  as prophets had said,

He’s coming again … He’ll be raising the dead …

Jesus Christ is coming again !

Not as a helpless infant,

not coming back to die;

but coming with His angel host –

coming from His throne on high…

He’s coming to judge … the goats and the sheep

Some will go steep and some will go deep …

Jesus Christ is coming again !

 

Not to a humble manger,

we’ll  be meeting in the sky,

not to provide salvation,

but His saints to glorify …

He said He’d return, … on this we depend , … 

The wonders awaiting …  we can’t comprehend

Jesus Christ is coming …. again !

 

( Tune : Santa Claus is coming to town ,.)

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The E.C.M. Blues ….. ( Tune :- Jingle Bells )

 

( Chorus ) ECM … ECM … It’s another day ;

Donald’s left to mind the shop .. whilst Ronald is away .

……………………………………..

“Excuse me sir,” says lady, “A book I ordered in,

Ronald says ‘twas here.” So let the search begin !

In cupboard? Under table? Or somewhere on the floor ?

Or ‘neath a pile of catalogues or still in Koorong’s store ?

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At last there is a sale ... Six books and birthday card,

Videos and tracts too ... now comes the bit that’s hard !

She wants to use the Eftpos, which buttons enter ‘price’ ?
I push this one and that one & the bank will charge her twice.

………………………………………

Here comes a Mum with kiddies, or is it  World War Four ?

A-fighting and a-strewing all the books across the floor …

So Donald is a squirmin’ …he wants to clip an ear !

The kid who mixed the videos deserves a kick in rear …

………………………………..

Here comes another customer,dark-skinned, he wears a fez !

Alas ! I cannot understand a single word he says !

I show him 20 Bibles, that suit most any nation, 

And then I learn he’s only asking -

“Which way to the station ?” 

……………………………………..

“Just ring me if you need me,” says Ronald with a smile -

But when I try to ring him …he’s turned off his mobile;

I think I’ll have a sale … put bargains on the shelf ,

The trouble is…if they’re half-price, I’ll buy ‘em all myself !

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Now I lay me down to sleep

I thank Thee, Lord, my soul you’ll keep .

Forgive the things I’ve done this day

That caused my feet to go astray.

 

Tomorrow, Lord, if I’m still living –

To Thee my service I’ll be giving !

But should I die before I wake ..

Well … that’s O.K. by me !!!

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   The star it was a-shining

   The star it was a-shining

   The star it was a-shining

       That first Christmas Day !  

 

The angels were a-singing

The angels were a-singing

The angels were a-singing

 That first Christmas Day !

 

 The Baby was a-smiling ,

 The Baby was a-smiling ,

 The Baby was a-smiling ,

  That first Christmas Day.

 

   The star it was a-shining ,

       The angels were a-singing ,

The Baby was a-smiling

  That first Christmas Day.

 

'Twas Jesus, who came to save us,

'Twas Jesus, who came to save us,

'Twas Jesus, who came to save us,

                                    That first Christmas Day !!    

 

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Oh! why is that Baby in the manger

asleep on the straw and the hay?

Oh! Why is that Baby in the manger ?

He came to take our sins away.

 

Just who is that Baby in the manger ?
Oh! tell me what name is He given ?
Who is that Baby in the manger ?
It’s Jesus the Saviour from Heaven !

 

Just where is that Baby in the manger ?
In Bethlehem … so it was planned.

Where now is that Baby from the manger ?
He’s risen to His Father’s right hand !

 

                                                                                    ( Tune :- How much is that Doggie in the window ?)

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Dashin’ to the church,

 so happy as I go ,

There to sing & pray,

 My heart’s all aglow ;

I’ll meet with all the saints,

So joyfully we’ll sing -

of Him who came at Christmas time

and did salvation bring.

……………..

 

Christmas time, Christmas time ,

How I love to sing

of the One who came to be

 my Saviour and my King.  ( Rpt.) Oh !!!

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In a manger poor  -

the little Babe did lie,

Mary praised the Lord –

as angels hovered nigh,

  Before Him shepherds fell,

the star it shone above,

For this was our Emmanuel

The Wondrous King of Love .

                                                                                                          ( Tune … Jingle Bells )

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A Babe was born that first Christmas Day

first Christmas Day …

first Christmas Day …

A Babe was born that first Christmas Day

And His bed was  hay !

And His bed was hay …

That was where he lay …

I’m so glad that Jesus was born

That first Christmas Day !

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Shepherds came and they worshipped Him

they  worshipped Him …

they  worshipped Him …

A shining star lit the night so dim

That first Christmas Day.

“ Let us go !” said they ,

so without delay

 The shepherds came and they worshipped  Him

That first Christmas Day.

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 The cows did ‘moo’ and the  donkey  did bray,

 The piggies  said ‘oink’

  The horse did neigh ,

The sheep did ‘baa’ and the lambs did play

In the stable on that Day …

In the stable on that day …

On that first Christmas Day …

The cold wind blew and the trees did sway

On that first Christmas Day !

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Mary and Joseph were praising the Lord,

Praising the Lord ,

Praising the Lord…

Mary and Joseph were praising the Lord

 That first Christmas Day -

Can’t you hear them say …..

“Praise the Lord today !”

I’m  praising  too, that the Saviour came

That first Christmas Day !

That first Christmas Day ….

That first Christmas Day …

 I’m so glad that the Saviour came

In my heart to stay  !

 

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The best Book to read is the Bible,

The best Book to read is the Bible,

As I read it every day,

It will help me on my way,

Oooooooooooooooo

The … best Book to read is the Bible !

…………………….

 So …I’m going to study the Bible,

I’m going to study the Bible,

For it tells of Jesu’s love …

  how to get to Heaven above …

Soooooooooo

I’m going to study the Bible !

…………….

There’s no other Book like the Bible,

No other Book like the Bible,

It’s the Word of God so true

That He gave to me and you ,

Ooooooooooooooooo

There’s … no other Book like the Bible !

…………………..

The best Book to read is the Bible,

I’m going to study the Bible,

Its message helps me so

As through this world I go,

Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo …

There’s … no other Book like the Bible !

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I’m satisfied with Jesus,

  He’s in my heart you see;

His grace is full and free,

His blood now cleanses me;

and as we walk … we often talk …

   how in eternity

are blessings for ever-more !

………..

I’m satisfied with Jesus,

‘Tis more than tongue can tell;

He hath done all things well –

My Lord Emmanuel !

On Calvary … He purchased me ...

Delivered me from Hell 

Now there’s blessings for ever-more !!

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I’m looking for my Lord to come

from mansions in the sky;

He said He’d come one day …

to take His Bride away…

So as I wait …I celebrate ...

my Heaven’ly holiday … 

where there’s blessings for ever-more !!

 ( Anon )

 

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We are the N.B.C.

                                         Northcote Baptist Church!

We love to meet each  Lord’s Day –

you will find us  singin’,  prayin’ …

We hear the Word of God

preached   faithfully,

We’re the church at Northcote Baptist -

We’re the one and only N.B.C.

 

                                                                              ( Tune: Anchors Aweigh )

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Jesus is Lord, Amen !

Our coming King!

He’s our Saviour & High Priest –

of Him you’ll hear us

sing-sing-sing-sing …

Thru’  life’s  brief pilgrimage

marching toward

that Day when He’s returning ..

Jesus is our mighty, coming Lord !

 

                                                ( Tune :- Anchors aweigh )

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O revive us, Lord, with your

mighty power –

send your Spirit this very hour;

We long to see Your church ablaze

and sinners from death to life

be raised …

Stir our hearts, our faith enthrall -

and baptize Your saints as now

we call …

Forgive us, Lord, that we

might faithful Christians be …

Oh! we’re praying Lord revive

us one and all !

 

( Tune:-Darktown Strutters Ball )

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One day I’m  goin’  Home ,

my Home on High,

there will be joys untold;

Peace in the valley – no pain or woe ..

streets paved with pure gold;

No more a-fightin’ , troubles all past ,

never again to roam …

It may be soon – I’ll sing a new tune !

One Day I’m goin’ Home !

 

One Day I’m goin’  Home

my Home on High,

I’ll hear the trumpet sound;

The angel shoutin’ .. “Come on Home!”

my feet will leave the ground ..

My Lord’s a-waitin’  to welcome me there,

wondrous sights be shown,

It’s going to be such a thrill for me –

One day I’m going Home

Oh! joy !

One day I’m going Home !


                                                   ( Tune :-Won’t you come home Bill Bailey …)

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No other Gods but Me !

No idols must I see;

Do not swear –

Oh! Keep My day and

your parents do obey …

Murder not ,

Keep pure ,

Steal not –

Speak what is true !

Don’t be greedy ,

Help the needy –

That’s what the Lord

does say !   Oi !

 

                                                  (Tune :- Knees up Mother Brown )

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First the Nile turned to blood-

Then came frogs & lice & flies !

Cattle smitten with disease –

Boils , & hail from the skies !

Locusts , darkness like a flood ;

Death on those who scorned

the blood !

 

                                                     (Tune :=Twinkle Twinkle )

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Amen ! Amen !

Now’s the time to sing !

Now’s the time to sing unto the Lord !

There’s no other worthy of our praise,

Now’s the time to let our voices raise …

Amen ! Amen !

Now’s the time to tell –

Time to tell the message of His Word ;

It’s the Book that tells of His Salvation …

Let, yes! Let your voice be heard !

 

                                               ( Tune :-Hello , hello ,  Who’s your Lady friend ?)

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I’ve found a Saviour –

His name is Jesus -

and I’m trusting Him today ;

He sets me singing

as onward  I go

Gives every vict’ry –

routs every foe !

I’ve found a Saviour

His Name is Jesus –

He took all my sins away !

He sets me  rejoicing ,

His praises now I’m voicing,

Yes! I’m trusting Him today !

 

                                                 ( Tune :’m looking over a 4-leaf Clover )

 

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Love ! What wondrous love is this ?

My Lord came down  from Heav’n above

to rescue man  from Hell’s abyss..

it was love , my Saviour’s wondrous  love !

 

Love, so merciful and kind,

Descending like a turtle-dove

to break those  chains of sin that bind …

it was Love …my Saviour’s wondrous  love .

 

( Tune : Careless Love )

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There’s a Church across the way ,

( ‘cross the way !)

Where we gather each Lord’s day

(ev’ry Sunday singing…)

praising Him who died to set us free -

join-ing in sweet harmony…

Yes !  we love to sing of Jesus

since we came to know who He is

and He said He’s coming back

to take us Home to Glory …

Coming for His very  own

(Coming soon !)

Coming back to take us Home

(  Yes, He’s coming )

for His word is sure

we’ll shout a loud “Amen !”

When our  Saviour comes again !

 

( Tune : There’s a Tavern in the Town .)

 

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Hal …le … lu…. Yah !

Yae-sue  sherr  wart-zoo (3)

(Jesus     is   my    Lord )

War young-yarn bu h-way warn-gee

(I     never      shall          forget )

nee-dee un-dee-yan!

( Your mercy)

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Wart-zoo Yae-sue

(My    Lord   Je sus )

Waywon shoo lay-ow t-zay (3)

(Took   my    sins     away)

War young-yarn bu h-way warn-gee

nee-dee un-dee-yan !

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Roong yee-ow , roong yee-ow,

( Glory ,             glory )

t-zoong mae war dee t-zoo (3)

( praise     my    Lord )

War young yarn bu h-way warn-gee

nee-dee un-dee-yan !

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I have a Saviour -

His name is Jesus,

and I’m praising Him today !

He sets me singing where-ever I go ,

Gives every vic’try; routs every foe ;

Yes! I have a Saviour -

His name is Jesus,

He took all my sins away …

He sets me rejoicing ,

His greatness  now I’m voicing,

Yes, I’m praising Him today !

 

                                        ( I’m looking over a 4-leaf clover )

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For God so loved the world He gave

His only Son the world to save,

that whoso in Him doth believe -

Life Everlasting shall receive.

 

In Thee, O Christ, is all I need –

Example, Saviour, Lord indeed.

Abide within this heart of mine ,

My Hope of Glory, Christ divine!

 

                                               ( I heard the bells on Christmas Day )

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Maranatha,  Maranatha,

The Lord will come again,

Maranatha, He is coming,

King of Kings – He’ll come to reign…

Each eye shall see Him –

The Judge on the throne …

He will separate

The lost from His own;

Maranatha ,Maranatha,

My Lord is coming back again!

 

Maranatha, Maranatha,

By faith I hear the Trumpet sound…

Maranatha, He is coming …

And my feet shall leave the ground !

Caught up to meet Him

In clouds of the sky…

Whether I’m living

Or whether I die

Maranatha, My Lord is coming,

Oh! yes He’s coming bye and bye !

 

                                                           ( When You’re Smiling )

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Jesus, my Lord, I love Him,

deep in my heart , I love Him,

Oh! can’t you see ..

(+) what He means to me

Since I gave my heart to Jesus

I have found that only He is

able to satisfy and able to see that I

have blessings untold

and that’s why I love Him so !

………….

( rpt. +) what He means to me

More than fame or fun or wealth

or even more than life itself…

Jesus my Lord, He saved me …

on Calv’ry’s Cross … He gave me

Eternal Life

and that’s why I love Him so !

 

( Tune :- Peg o’  my heart )

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Precious Lord,

He’s ever been to me a Precious Lord,

Since first that wondrous day

I came to Him, –

+ Bound in sin,

Jesus loosed the fetter 

now I know there’s no one better …

Precious Lord,

I want the world to know

just what He’s done for me …

Nobody else so kind

could all my soul unbind

as my Precious, Precious Lord !

……….

(Rpt +)Bound in sin

My Lord ransomed me …

paid the price and set me free,

My Precious Lord,

I want the world to know

just all that He has done …

My sin He overcame

and Jesus is His name ;

He’s my Precious, Precious Lord !

 

                                                        (Tune :  Baby face  )

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I’m homesick for Heaven –

I’m ready to go,

I’ll  meet my Lord Jesus

and saints that I’ll know…

My Saviour will greet me

on yon golden shore,

I’m homesick for Heaven –

my Home ever-more.

………………………..

I’m homesick for Heaven …

by faith I can see

that mansion in Glory

a-waiting for me …

The angels are singing

a song of His love,

I’m longing to join them

in Heaven above! ………

 

                                                        ( Tune:- On Top of Old Smokey)

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( tune : Nursie )

 

Adam .. it was you our God  did  create,

Adam.. it wasn’t long you had to wait

‘til young Eve was made to be your bride –

fashioned from a rib from your inside !

Adam; you disobeyed what God had said ..

ate what you should not!

Now there’s sin throughout the race,

and God’s image is defaced,

Adam, Adam, still there’s pardon

if you seek God’s grace !

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Moses, I see you floating down the Nile,

Moses! you lived in Egypt for a while,

in the desert .. saw a bush aflame

and ‘twas there the Lord revealed His Name;

Moses, I see you back in Pharaoh’s court -

and ten plagues are wrought!

Is-ra-el is now set free;

Out from bondage,  through the Sea,

Moses led them and God fed them

to where they ought to be!

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Ab’ram, the true God called you out of Ur,

And you .. became His faithful worshipper;

Off to Canaan’s land by God you’re  sent-

and  you  set  off

not  knowing where you went !

Ab’ram, “Father of nations you would be,”

Such was God’s decree!

Lack of faith you overcame  in spite of

geriatric frame…

your wife Sarah, she did bare a

son : Isaac his name !

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Joshua … he led them on to victory,

Joshua ; yes! such a mighty man was he,

Confronted by old Jericho’s great wall

“Blow those trump’s” he said

and   saw them fall !

Joshua; divided  land among the tribes

tho’ some  disobeyed …

Good ol’  Joshua remained so true –

And his wife & kids did too,

Joshua, ( O! bless your heart!)

Loyal through and through!

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Samson; the blessing of God was on you,

Samson;  but then you surely proved untrue;

Dallied with a pretty pagan maid -

From God’s will so easily you strayed,

Samson .. I see you in Delilah’s hand -

not what God had planned !

But His will you now discern

And your sin you now unlearn;

Samson, Samson, Vict’ry you won,

When your strength returned !

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David …you were the King of Israel,

David …  Goliath one day you did fell

with your sling-shot; hit him on the head;

chopped his head off …

to make sure he was dead!

David; but then some troubles came your  way

when from God you  stray 

saw Bathsheba  - quite a belle –

and soon  into sin you fell !

David, David, your faith wavered,

King of Israel !

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King Sol. … you were so wise when you began,

King Sol. … the Scripture says no other man

was so wealthy while  you did obey,

The Queen of Sheba’s breath you took away !

King Sol.  you built a Temple for the Lord,

  glorious to see !

But you also introduced –  such a multiplicity

Evil  idols … pagan temples …

Oh!  … so foolishly !!

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Ezra …you taught the Bible to the Jews,

Ezra … you told them of God’s laws to choose,

Back from bondage, there in Babylon-

Now’s the time God’s Word to act upon!!

Ezra .. with Nehemiah as your friend,

Time in prayer you spend…

Deal with those who broke the Law

Even tho’  it made them sore,

Ezra, Ezra, caused a furore,

& stopped a sinful trend !

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Jesus! He is the One who died for me,

Jesus! He gave His life on Calvary,

On the cross … He bore my sins away,

but  He  rose  again on the third day!

Jesus! He is the One who died for me

   never more to die!

From His glorious throne on High

He is coming bye and bye ,

King of Kings ; Lord of Lords,

Coming bye and bye!

( Tune:Nursie )

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There’s a   mansion in the sky, far away,

I am going there to dwell…one sweet day;

For my Saviour , in His Word , tells me so -

There’s a mansion He’s prepared,

far away ;

Far away … far away …

I am going to my Home

some sweet day …

All the glories of that  Land

I’ll then survey

In that mansion in the sky,

far away ;

Far away … far away ...

I am going there to dwell,

this I know ,

Gone will be the days of

suffering, pain and woe …

In that mansion in the sky,

far away.

 

                                                                    ( Tune: Goldmine in the Sky )

  

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Every day is nearer Home –

each pilgrim step I tread …

I gave my heart to Jesus on a happy day –

now I’m by His Spirit led;

Where-ever I may roam,

beneath God’s starry dome ,

you will always hear me singing this song …

‘Every day is nearer Home!’

 

                                                                        ( Tune : Show me the way to go home …)

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My Saviour waits for me

in the mansion He’s prepared,

and I know one day I’ll enter in

when I walk those golden stairs;

He paved the way for me

when He rose up from the tomb…

and I know one day He’s coming back

and it may be very soon…

I know He loves me,

for ‘tis plain for all to see –

He died to save me

at a place called  Calvary …

He rose victoriously -

now He lives forever more,

and He’ll guide and keep and satisfy

‘till I reach that golden shore !

 

                                                                        ( 5 Miles from Gundagai)

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Help me be the kind of Christian

that I ought to be each day,

Oh  Sav – i - our…..

Teach me how to pray alway

and understand your Word each day…

Oh Sav – i - our …

Send me forth to witness …

To the folk I meet …

Oh, loose my tongue, Lord Jesus,

I pray Thee, guide my feet …

Fill my life with love and joy

And peace and lead me every day …

Oh  Sav – i - our !

 

                                                           ( Tune: Nothin’ could be finer ...)

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Oh! I’m on my way to the Glory-Land

and I’m singing  “Hallelujah” all the way,

With my sins forgiven

I am bound for Heaven

and I’m singing “Hallelujah” all the way !

“Fare-thee-well; fare-thee-well,

Fare-thee-well” one day I’ll say,

From the toil and woe

of this life I’ll go

and I’m singing “Hallelujah” all the way !

 

                                                                                   (   Polly Wolly Doodle )

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One day I’ll cross ol’  Jordan River,

Home I will be ;

there’s where my heart am longin’  ever –

that’s where my Lord I shall see …

All up and down this ol’  creation

Troubles abound …

Pain, death and suff’ring all around me ,

never in Heav’n will be found.

Streets of gold and peace forever –

saints on every side ;

Oh! chillun’, how my heart grows weary

there in that Land to abide.

 

                                              ( Tune :Swannee River)

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Grandma sang off-key  ( Anon)

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One of the fondest memories

 that I have as a child

Was of my dear old grandma,

 so gentle, meek and mild.

Each Sunday morning   found her

dressed up in finest lace;

And then we’d go to church and sing

Of  God’s amazing grace.

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“Glory, Hallelujah” -  that’s how grandma praised

 With the congregation …

her voice she loudly raised;

She’d clap her hands and sing a song

 how Jesus set her free,

And the Lord, He  didn’t mind,

that my grandma sang off-key.

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People used to joke about

 my grandma being loud -

For you could hear her singin’

way far above the crowd.

 The Preacher, he would laugh at her

but then he’d say to me:

“ I wish we had more people

 who could sing off-key!”

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“Glory, Hallelujah” -  that’s what grandma sang,

  And when she hit her top note…..

how the rafters rang !.

She’d clap her hands and sing a song

 how Jesus set her free,

And the Lord, He  didn’t mind,

 that my grandma sang off-key.

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Then came that final Sunday when

 I sat in church alone

And I whispered to the Lord, “I know ..

you had to take her home,

But I sure miss the way my grandma

 used to sing for me,

And I really didn’t mind it

when she sang off-key.”

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Now she’s gone to heaven – …

   her singin’ I will miss  ,

But she’s singing with the choir

 that has to be the best.

It seems to me each Sunday

  the angels sing for me

And above the rest I hear one voice

 that sings  off-key.

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“Glory, Hallelujah” -  that’s how grandma praised… With the congregation …

her voice she loudly raised;

She’d clap her hands and sing a song

 how Jesus set her free,

And the Lord,  still doesn’t  mind,

when  my grandma sings off-key.

 

“Glory, Hallelujah” -  that’s what grandma sang,

She had to be the happiest person that I’ve ever seen.

She’d clap her hands and sing a song about Jesus set her free,

And the Lord didn’t mind that my grandma sang off-key,

Oh, the Lord and me don’t mind that my grandma sang off-key.

 

 

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I believe in the Man in the sky 

(the Man in the sky)

 

I believe with His help I’ll get by 

(with help I’ll get by)

 

My footsteps may falter,  My eyes may grow dim

 

But He’s my Gibraltar,  I’m trusting in Him

 

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Though a sparrow is all I may be 

(is all I may be)

 

On me He will still keep an eye

 

Yes, I’m singing His praise  Till the end of my days

 

I believe in the Man in the sky

 

 

 

 

 

Though a sparrow

(sparrow)

 

 is all I may be 

(sparrow am I)

 

On me He will still keep an eye 

(keep an eye)

 

Yes, I’m singing His praise  Till the end of my days

 

I believe in the Man in the sky

(Man in the sky)

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THE PREACHER ON THE FENCE  ( Anon & D.P.alt.)

 

From his mouth to millions God often calls a man

To preach the Word and  speak the truth -

Sometimes to take a stand;

’tis sad to see him shun the cross nor stand in its defence,

between the fields of rights and wrongs

some are sittin’ on the fence

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Come down, come down, come down from off the fence…

preach the Gospel as it is or take the consequence,

Come down, come down, Come down from off the fence,

Your duty’s plain, you can’t remain

a preacher on the fence.

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It’s surely true God calls that man to battle for the right,

It’s his to ferret out the wrong and wage a faithful fight,

Not fearin’ what the world may say, but armed with confidence 

The preacher ought to cease right now from sittin’ on the fence .

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They are trying hard to prove that God never made a man ..

Man evo-luted from the ape, so says some clergyman;

Let those  higher critics teach their philosophy

But they sure ain’t a-gonna make a monkey out of me.

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The say the Bible is not true … mistakes on every page ,

They’ve compromised to accommodate the spirit of this age;

But I believe the Book is true, backed up by evidence

I refuse to be a preacher  who is sittin’ on the fence …

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Lat down your burdens at the Saviour’s cross

And Smile , smile , smile …

Now leave behind the things that did defile

And Smile, you’ll  wear a smile !

More than conquerors we should live

The life that iworth-while,

Filled with the Spirit is my latest style

I’ll smile , smile, smile !

 

Goodbye to Lucifer and all his ways ,

Smile, smile , smile

Following Jesus, now I’m filled with praise,

This my hours employ …

Victory shall be my cry

O’er things that would destroy

All of the blessing that I now enjoy …

I’ll Smile , smile, smile !!

 

                                ( Tune: Pack up your troubles )

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