Monday, August 25, 2008

Before the Throne of God Above - Selah




Before the throne of God above,
I have a strong, a perfect plea,
A great High Priest whose name is “Love,”
Who ever lives and pleads for me.
My name is graven on His hands,
My name is written on His heart;
I know that while in heav’n He stands
no tongue can bid me thence depart.
No tongue can bid me thence depart.

When Satan tempts me to despair,
and tells me of the guilt within,
upward I look and see Him there
Who made an end to all my sin.
Because the sinless Savior died,
my sinful soul is counted free;
For God, the Just, is satisfied
to look on him and pardon me.
to look on him and pardon me.

Behold him there! the risen Lamb,
my perfect, spotless Righteousness,
the great unchangeable I AM,
the King of glory and of grace!
One with Himself I cannot die,
My soul is purchased by His blood;
My life is hid with Christ on high,
with Christ, my Savior and my God
with Christ, my Savior and my God

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Agnus Dei - Michael W Smith



Alleluia
Alleluia
For the Lord God Almighty reigns

Alleluia
Alleluia
For the Lord God Almighty reigns

Alleluia
Holy
Holy are You Lord God Almighty
Worthy is the Lamb
Worthy is the Lamb

You are holy
Holy are you Lord God Almighty
Worthy is the Lamb
Worthy is the Lamb

Amen

Saturday, August 23, 2008

You Are My All In All - Bob Fitts



Jesus Lamb of God
Worthy is Your Name
Jesus Lamb of God
Worthy is Your Name

You are my strength when I am weak
You are the treasure that I seek
You are my all in all
Seeking You as a precious jewel
Lord to give up I'd be a fool
You are my all in all

Taking my sin my cross my shame
Rising again I bless Your Name
You are my all in all
When I fall down You pick me up
When I am dry You fill my cup
You are my all in all

Worthy is Your Name
Worthy is Your Name

[Chinese Lyrics]

祢是我依靠的力量,祢是我尋求的寶藏,祢是我的一切。
祢好比寶貴的珠寶,我怎能放棄祢不要,祢是我的一切。

耶穌,神羔羊,配得大讚美﹗
耶穌,神羔羊,配得大讚美﹗

擔當我罪債和羞辱,死裡復活我蒙救贖,祢是我的一切。
當我跌倒祢扶持我,當我乾渴祢充滿我,祢是我的一切。

耶穌,神羔羊,配得大讚美﹗
耶穌,神羔羊,配得大讚美﹗

Friday, August 22, 2008

Why - Nicole Nordeman



We rode into town the other day,
just me and my Daddy.
He said I'd finally reached that age,
and I could ride next to him on a horse that of course was not quite as wide
We heard a crowd of people shouting and so we stopped to find out why
There was that man that my dad said he loved,
but today there was fear in his eyes

So I said Daddy why are they screaming? Why are the faces of some of them beaming?
Why is he dressed in that bright purple robe? I bet that crown hurts him more than he shows Daddy please can't you do something?
He looks as if he's going to cry
You said he is stronger than all of those guys...
Daddy please tell me why, why does everyone want him to die?

Later that day the sky grew cloudy and daddy said I should go inside
Somehow he knew things would get stormy, boy was he right
But I could not keep from wondering if there was something that he had to hide
So after he left I had to find out, I was not afraid of getting lost
So I followed the crowds to a hill where I knew men had been killed
And I heard a voice come from a cross:

And it said : Father why are they screaming.Why are the faces of some of them beaming?Why are they casting their lots for my clothes??
I bet that crown hurts him more than he shows
Father please can't you do something? I know that you must hear my cry
I thought I could handle a cross of this size,
Father remind me why,
why does everyone want me to die.
When will I understand why?

My precious Son, I hear them screaming.
I'm watching the face of the enemy beaming but soon I will clothe you in robes of my own.
Jesus this hurts me more than you know But this dark hour I must do nothing.
I've heard your unbearable cry—the power in your blood destroys all the lies, soon you'll see past their unmerciful eyes.
Look there below see the child trembling by her father's side. Now I can tell you why, she is why you must die.

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Bow The Knee - Paula Orr



(Words and music by Chris Machen and Mike Harland)

There are moments on this journey,
Following the Lord, when God illumines every step we take;
There are times when circumstances make perfect sense to us
As we try to understand each move He makes.
But when the path grows dim,
And our questions have no answers, turn to Him.

Chorus:

Bow the knee. Trust the heart of your Father,
When the answer goes beyond what you can see
Bow the knee, lift your eyes toward heaven
And believe the One Who holds eternity.
When you don't understand
The purpose of His plan;
In the presence of your King, bow the knee.

There are days when clouds surround us,
The rain begins to fall,
And the cold and lonely winds won't cease to blow;
And there seems to be no reason
For the suffering we feel,
We are tempted to believe God doesn't know.
When the storms arise,
Don't forget we live by faith and not by sight.

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Just As I Am - Emily Gray



[Original Complete Lyrics]
Just as I am, without one plea,
But that Thy blood was shed for me,
And that Thou bidst me come to Thee,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Just as I am, and waiting not
To rid my soul of one dark blot,
To Thee whose blood can cleanse each spot,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Just as I am, though tossed about
With many a conflict, many a doubt,
Fightings and fears within, without,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind;
Sight, riches, healing of the mind,
Yea, all I need in Thee to find,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Just as I am, Thou wilt receive,
Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;
Because Thy promise I believe,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Just as I am, Thy love unknown
Hath broken every barrier down;
Now, to be Thine, yea, Thine alone,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Just as I am, of that free love
The breadth, length, depth, and height to prove,
Here for a season, then above,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come!


[Chinese Version]
像我這樣,無善可陳,主竟為我流血捨身,
得蒙選召,與祢親近,真神羔羊,我來,我來。

像我這樣,罪惡貫盈,不再妄想自我潔淨,
惟祢寶血使我成聖,真神羔羊,我來,我來。

像我這樣,憂慮不安,許多矛盾,衝擊,疑難,
我心內外恐懼爭戰,真神羔羊,我來,我來。

像我這樣,貧困盲目,求祢醫治心靈疾苦,
凡我所需祢能滿足,真神羔羊,我來,我來。

像我這樣,祢仍恩待,潔淨,釋放,赦我罪債,
因我真心信祢應許,真神羔羊,我來,我來。

My Life Is In You - Joseph Garlington



My life is in You, Lord
My strength is in You, Lord
My hope is in You, Lord
In You, it's in You

My life is in You, Lord
My strength is in You, Lord
My hope is in You, Lord
In You, it's in You

I will praise You with all of my life
I will praise You with all of my strength
With all of my life
With all of my strength
All of my hope is in You

My life is in You, Lord
My strength is in You, Lord
My hope is in You, Lord
In You, it's in You

My life is in You, Lord
My strength is in You, Lord
My hope is in You, Lord
In You, it's in You
In You, it is in You!


[Chinese Version]

生命在於祢,主,力量在於祢,主,
盼望在於祢,主,在於祢。(x2)

我要以生命來讚美祢,我要盡全力來讚美祢,
全心讚美祢,全力讚美祢,我的盼望在於祢。

生命在於祢,主,力量在於祢,主,
盼望在於祢,主,在於祢,在於祢,在於祢,在於祢。

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Who Am I - Casting Crowns



Who am I?
That the Lord of all the earth,
Would care to know my name,
Would care to feel my hurt.
Who am I?
That the bright and morning star,
Would choose to light the way,
For my ever wondering heart.

Not because of who I am.
But because of what you've done.
Not because of what I've done.
But because of who you are.

Chorus:
I am a flower quickly fading,
Here today and gone tomorrow.
A wave tossed in the ocean,
A vapor in the wind.
Still you hear me when I'm calling,
Lord you catch me when I'm falling,
And you told me who I am.
I am yours.
I am yours.

Who am I?
That the eyes that see my sin
Would look on me with love
And watch me rise again
Who am I?
That the voice that calm the sea,
Would call out through the rain,
And calm the storm in me.

Not because of who I am.
But because what of youve done.
Not because of what I've done.
But because of who you are.

Chorus:
I am a flower quickly fading,
Here today and gone tomorrow.
A wave tossed in the ocean,
A vapor in the wind.
Still you hear me when I'm calling,
Lord you catch me when I'm falling,
And you told me who I am.
I am yours.

Not because of who I am.
But because of what you've done.
Not because of what I've done.
But because of who you are.

Chorus:
I am a flower quickly fading,
Here today and gone tomorrow.
A wave tossed in the ocean,
A vapor in the wind.
Still you hear me when I'm calling,
Lord you catch me when I'm falling,
You told me who I am.
I am yours.
I am yours.

Whom shall I fear?
Whom shall I fear?
'Cuz I am yours.
I am yours.

And Can it be That I should Gain - Songs of Praise



1. And can it be that I should gain
an interest in the Savior's blood!
Died he for me? who caused his pain!
For me? who him to death pursued?
Amazing love! How can it be
that thou, my God, shouldst die for me?
Amazing love! How can it be
that thou, my God, shouldst die for me?

2. 'Tis mystery all: th' Immortal dies!
Who can explore his strange design?
In vain the firstborn seraph tries
to sound the depths of love divine.
'Tis mercy all! Let earth adore;
let angel minds inquire no more.
'Tis mercy all! Let earth adore;
let angel minds inquire no more.

3. He left his Father's throne above
(so free, so infinite his grace!),
emptied himself of all but love,
and bled for Adam's helpless race.
'Tis mercy all, immense and free,
for O my God, it found out me!
'Tis mercy all, immense and free,
for O my God, it found out me!

4. Long my imprisoned spirit lay,
fast bound in sin and nature's night;
thine eye diffused a quickening ray;
I woke, the dungeon flamed with light;
my chains fell off, my heart was free,
I rose, went forth, and followed thee.
My chains fell off, my heart was free,
I rose, went forth, and followed thee.

5. No condemnation now I dread;
Jesus, and all in him, is mine;
alive in him, my living Head,
and clothed in righteousness divine,
bold I approach th' eternal throne,
and claim the crown, through Christ my own.
Bold I approach th' eternal throne,
and claim the crown, through Christ my own.

[Chinese Version]

1. 怎能如此---像我這樣罪人,也蒙寶血救贖大恩?
主為我受痛苦鞭傷,也為我死在十架上?
奇異的愛,怎能如此---我主我神為我受死?

2. 何等奇妙!永生主竟受死!有誰能解釋這奧祕?
神聖之愛,廣闊深長,最高天使也難測量,
上主憐憫,超過猜想,世人都當敬拜景仰。

3. 我主離開 天上寶座榮華。無量恩惠白白賜下,
謙卑虛已,顯彰慈愛,流血救贖亞當後代,
恩典憐愛,無邊無涯,罪人像我,竟蒙厚愛。

4. 我靈受困,多年在牢獄中;被罪包圍,黑暗重重;
主眼發出復活榮光,我靈甦醒,滿室光明!
枷鎖脫落,心靈獲釋,我就起來跟隨主行。

5. 不再定罪,心中除盡憂愁;我擁有主並他所有。
主內生活讓他居首,穿起義袍聖潔無垢;
坦然無懼到寶座前,藉主救贖,獲得冠冕。

(副歌)
奇異的愛,怎能如此我主我神,竟為我死!

Sunday, August 10, 2008

We Bow Down - Twila Paris



We bow down
And we worship You Lord
We bow down
And we worship You Lord
We bow down
And we worship You Lord
King of all kings You will be

We bow down
And we crown You the King
We bow down
And we crown You the King
We bow down
And we crown You the King
King of all kings You will be

You are Lord of creation
And Lord of my life
Lord of the land and the sea
You were Lord of the heavens
Before there was time
Lord of all lords You will be

You are King of creation
And King of the heavens
Before there was time
And King of all kings You will be

Saturday, August 9, 2008

Here I Am to Worship - Darlene Zschech



Light of the world
You stepped down into darkness
Opened my eyes let me see
Beauty that made this heart adore You
Hope of a life spent with You

(Chorus)
Here I am to worship
Here I am to bow down
Here I am to say that You're my God
You're altogether lovely
Altogether worthy
Altogether wonderful to me

King of all days
Oh so highly exalted
Glorious in Heaven above
Humbly You came to the earth You created
All for love's sake became poor

(Bridge 1)
I'll never know how much it cost
To see my sin upon that cross

(Bridge 2)
Call upon the Name of the Lord and be saved
Call upon the Name of the Lord and be saved


[Chinese Translation]
世界真光 祢降臨到黑暗中
開我心眼讓我看見
祢的美麗令我心 傾慕祢
盼與祢同渡一生

(Chorus)
我在這裡敬拜 我在這裡俯伏
我在這裡宣告祢是我神
祢全然可愛美麗 全然配受讚美
全然奇妙在我的眼裡

永在君王 祂被高高舉起
滿有榮耀在天上
謙卑來到 祢所創造的世界
因著愛變成貧窮

(Bridge 1)
我永不能知道我罪
掛在十字架何等代價

(Bridge 2)
當呼求主耶穌的名來得救
當呼求主耶穌的名來得救

Why - Michael Card



Why did it have to be a friend
Who chose to betray the Lord
Why did he use a kiss to show them
That's not what a kiss is for
Only a friend can betray a friend
A stranger has nothing to gain
And only a friend comes close enough
To ever cause so much pain

And why did there have to be thorny
Crown pressed upon His head
It should have been the royal one
Made of jewels and gold instead
It had to be a crown of thorns
Because in this life that we live
For all who seek to love
A thorn is all the world has to give

And why did it have to be
A heavy cross He was made to bare
And why did they nail His feet and hands
His love would have held Him there
It was a cross for on a cross
A thief was supposed to pay
And Jesus had come into the world
To steal every heart away
Yes, Jesus had come into the world
To steal every heart away

Friday, August 8, 2008

Immanuel - Choirs from Cheshire and the Wirral (Song of Praise)



[Choirs of school children from Cheshire and the Wirral celebrate Epiphany in Chester Cathedral singing Michael Card's 'Emmanuel' ]

A sign shall be given
A virgin will conceive
A human baby bearing
Undiminished deity
The glory of the nations
A light for all to see
Hope for all who will embrace
His warm reality

Immanuel
Our God is with us
And if God is with us
Who could stand against us
Our God is with us
Immanuel

For all those who live in the shadow of death
A glorious light has dawned
For all those who stumble in the darkness
Behold your light has come

Immanuel
Our God is with us
And if God is with us
Who could stand against us
Our God is with us
Immanuel

So what will be your answer?
Will you hear the call?
Of Him who did not spare His son
But gave him for us all
On earth there is no power
There is no depth or height
That could ever separate us
From the love of God in Christ

Immanuel
Our God is with us
And if God is with us
Who could stand against us
Our God is with us
Immanuel

Immanuel
Our God is with us
And if God is with us
Who could stand against us
Our God is with us
Immanuel

這一生最美的祝福 The Gift of Knowing You - 讚美之泉 Stream of Praise



在無數的黑夜裡,我用星星畫出你,
你的恩典如晨星,讓我真實的見到你,
在我的歌聲裡,我用音符讚美你,
你的美好是我今生頌揚的。

這一生最美的祝福,就是能認識主耶穌,
這一生最美的祝福,就是能信靠主耶穌,
走在高山深谷,祂會伴我同行,
我知道,這是最美的祝福。

[English Translation]

When I see the stars at night,
how my heart is is drawn to You.
And their light shines Your grace on me,
how I long to be with You.
I lift my voice in praise.
I will love You with my life.
For Your beauty and Your goodness never end.
Nothing compares to knowing You.
You are the treasure of my life.
Trusting in Jesus Christ my Lord,
my richest blessing in the world.
In the valleys or on high,
You are with me all the time.
Thank you Lord for the gift of knowing You.

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

那雙看不見的手 Invisible Hands - 六龜兒童合唱團 Taiwan Aborigine Choir



[Performed by Taiwan Aborigine Choir]

雖不見祢,觸不到祢,
但是我知,祢正在對我低語,
喔!主耶穌 喔!主耶穌,
我深知道祢一直就在這裡。(2X)

是祢的手,釘痕的手,
重新撫慰,我那破碎的心田,
是祢聲音,溫柔話語,
再度填滿我心靈中的飢渴。(2X)

[Unofficial English Translation]
- Please forward me the official translation if you have one, Thanks.

Cannot see You, cannot touch You
But I do know, You are whispering to me.
Oh! Lord Jesus, Oh! Lord Jesus,
I deeply know that You are always here.

It's Your hands, your hands with nail marks,
Once again to comfort my broken heart.
It's Your voice, your tender words,
Once again to fill the hunger in my spirit.

Sunday, August 3, 2008

永恆的答問 The Eternal Answer - 天韻 Heavenly Melody



在世上有多少歡笑,能使你快樂永久
試問誰能支配將來,永遠不必擔憂?
名和利哪天才足夠,能使你滿足永久?
試問就算擁有一切,誰能守住眼前的所有?
人世間變幻,無窮變幻,
今朝多少光彩,在明日轉眼消失離開;
不朽的生命永存在,在耶穌基督裡面,
在跟隨祂的人心間。

What If I Give All - Ray Boltz



He heard the preacher say
A single dime can feed
A hungry boy or girl
With nothing to eat
So he pulled a dollar
From the pocket of his jeans
And he asked his mama
How many will this feed?
She just smiled
And when she told him ten
He reached back again

CHORUS:
What if I give all I have?
What will that gift do?
My child, a gift like that
Could change the world
It could feed a multitude
He didnt close his eyes
Or turn away
I can see him standing tall
He saw the need
And I can hear him say
What if I give all

Three birthday dollars
Could have bought a special toy
But he reminds me
Of another little boy
Who gave to Jesus
A gift of fish and bread
I wonder if he said

CHORUS (repeat)

And long ago a Father and a Son
Saw the children lost in sin
Can you see the tears
In the Fathers eyes
As Jesus says to him

What if I gave all I have?
What will that gift do?
My Son, that gift
Will change the world
It will free the multitudes

What if I give all I have?
What will that gift do?
My child a gift like that
Could change the world
It could feed a multitude
We cannot close our eyes
And turn away
When we hear His Spirit call
We see the need
Now let Him hear us say
What if I give all?
What if I give all?