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A new 'Hymn for Today' : "Rejoice"

Rejoice   86 86

TUNE: Rejoice

Forever in Your rest, I pray,

Your peace is all to me:

Forever in Your rest I’ll stay,

Since You have set me free.

My life is all I have to give,

All else is naught to Thee:

My Saviour, take me as I am,

Then Yours I’ll ever be.

Forever raise in songs of praise,

My hands, my heart and voice:

Forever Yours, I’ll praise You,

Rejoice, my soul, rejoice!

      Rejoice, my soul, rejoice!

© 2006 : Colin Gordon-Farleigh

Country Gospel from Chuck Longmayne

Check out these songs from songwriting duo Colin Gordon-Farleigh and Greg Scheer, sung by Nashville's Chuck Longmayne.

Religious Tolerance

The question is, "Which god calls on you to kill in order to get to heaven, and which God calls on you to love your neighbour and acknowledge His Son, in order to get into heaven. I know which God I follow, and through whom, and it's got nothing to do with the moon-god.

New 'Hymn for Today' : "I'll See Jesus"

Here's my choice for today's "Hymn for Today." Although the words are new, the tune is both well-known and very beautiful. I hope that you will like it enough to share with your friends and use in your worship services. If you do that, please ensure that your church or school report its use to CCLI in the usual way.

I’ll See Jesus 6565 D
TUNE: Take Time to be Holy

One day I’ll see Jesus,
We’ll stand face to face;
I’ll offer my praises,
In thanks for His grace.
I’ll worship and thank Him
For His gracious love;
I’ll praise him for ever,
In Heaven above.

For all of life’s blessings,
My family and friends,
I’ll praise Him in glory,
Where life never ends.
I’ll praise Him as Shepherd,
As one of His sheep;
I’m saved by His grace, now
My soul He will keep.

Keep me and protect me,
For my sins atone;
All as one with Jesus,
Rest in Him alone,
Then one day in heaven,
Through His saving grace,
I’ll stand before Jesus,
With Him, face to face.
© 2006 : Colin Gordon-Farleigh

"Hymn for Today" : "Won't You Come?"

Here is my choice for today's "Hymn for Today."  I hope that you will like it enough to share with your friends and use in your worship services.  Provided that you ensure that its use in your church or school is reported to CCLI in the usual way, you may reproduce this hymn both in hard copy or electronically, the only condition being that it is not used for profit in any manner. For more information regarding the hymns of Colin Gordon-Farleigh, please email me.

Won’t You Come?   8787
TUNE: Sanctum

I can hear the Saviour calling,
Calling gently, far and near;
I can hear the words so clearly,
“Won’t you come and shelter here?”

On my heart the words are falling,
Speaking gently to my soul;
Like the lambs, I hear my Shepherd,
“Won’t you come and be made whole?”

I will come to you, Lord Jesus,
To the shelter of your arm;
Where You go then I will follow,
Knowing that I’m safe from harm.

I can hear the words He’s saying,
Hear them clearly in my heart;
I am listening, I am listening,
Jesus loved me from the start.
© 2011 : Colin Gordon-Farleigh

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A new 'Hymn for Today' : "Hear My Prayer"

Hear My Prayer    7676

TUNE: Cara

Lord Jesus in Your mercy,

through each and every day,

I’ll always praise and serve You,

please, hear me when I pray.

I’ll talk with You each morning,

and speak with You each night,

when You call me I‘ll answer,

help me to win the fight.

All that You ask me Saviour,

help me through every day;

and, most of all, my plea

is ‘Hear me when I pray.’

O, hear me Lord, and answer

according to Your word;

then may the Spirit prompt me,

when Your still voice I’ve heard.

© 2010 :  Colin Gordon-Farleigh

New song from Colin Gordon-Farleigh & Greg Scheer

Coming soon! The latest song from songwriting duo Greg Scheer and Colin Gordon-Farleigh, "Wild Horses (Beneath a Raging Moon)" tells the story of a meeting that leads to a shotgun wedding, and beyond. The great sound of Byron J. Bryce keeps your feet tapping to this one! Produced and Arranged at Song City Studios, Nashville by Dave Demay, this is one for your iPod library if you are a fan of real Country Music.

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'Because of You' --- My Hymn Choice for Today

Because of You  10 9 10 9  D

TUNE: Open the Wells

Jesus, my Saviour, my life is Yours now,

Because of You Lord, I know the Way;

Because of all that You have done for me,

I know from sin’s hold I’m free today.

Because of His great gift of salvation,

Because of Him from sin I am free;

Pathway to glory stretches before us,

Jesus my Saviour has rescued me.

Because of You my future’s secure Lord,

You conquered death so that I could live;

Because of You Lord, my path is certain,

Because of this new life that You give.

Because of His great gift of salvation,

Because of Him from sin I am free;

Pathway to glory stretches before us,

Jesus my Saviour has rescued me.

Because of You I walk in the light now,

Walking beside You, I take Your hand;

Because of Your great gift of redemption,

My life of service waits Your command.

Because of His great gift of salvation,

Because of Him from sin I am free;

Pathway to glory stretches before us,

Jesus my Saviour has rescued me.

© 2011 : Colin Gordon-Farleigh

Some More Great Christian Quotes

"Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go."
-T.S. Eliot

"Real gold isn't afraid of fire..." - Anonymous

"You can't preach it like it is if you don't believe it like it was."
- Vance Havner

"When I pastored a country church, a farmer didn't like the sermons I preached on hell. He said, 'Preach about the meek and lowly Jesus.' I said, 'That's where I got my information about hell.'"
 - Vance Havner

"Tell the Israelites, 'You are a stiff-necked people. If I were to go with you even for a moment, I might destroy you. Now take off your ornaments and I will decide what to do with you.'"
- Jehovah

"The victorious Christian neither exalts nor downgrades himself. His interests have shifted from self to Christ. What he is or is not no longer concerns him. He believes that he has been crucified with Christ and he is not willing either to praise or deprecate such a man."
- A.W. Tozer

A new 'Hymn for Today' : "Let All the Earth"

Let All the Earth . L.M.

Tune: Melcombe

Let all the earth, in joyful song,

Sing praises to our Lord and King;

Let all the peoples of the world

To Him their gifts and tributes bring.

Sing out with full and joyful heart,

As through His gates you enter in.

Know that our Lord Himself is God,

And praise Him in your thanksgiving.

In gladness, serve Him now with praise,

Sing of His might both near and far;

Fit temples for His holy fire,

For He has made us who we are.

We are His people and His sheep,

According to His holy Word;

So now sing joyfully to Him,

Our Shepherd of the fold, our Lord.

Now we in joyful songs of praise,

With full thanksgiving in our heart,

Will worship Him, the Three-in-One,

And seek the way to play our part.

Let all the earth, in joyous song,

In gladness, serve Him now with praise;

Sing out with full and joyful heart:

And walk for ever in His ways.

© Colin Gordon-Farleigh, 2006

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A New Hymn for Today: "Great Redeemer"

Great Redeemer  65 65 3

TUNE: God is Good

You’re our Saviour, Jesus,

You’re our gracious Lord;

You’re the great Redeemer, 

You’re the Living Word;

You’re our Lord.

He came down to save us,

Sent by God above;

He’s the great Redeemer,

He’s the blesséd dove;

He’s our Lord.

One day He is coming

Back to earth again;

He’s the great Redeemer,

Who will come to reign;

He’s our Lord.

Lord, we will be waiting,

Waiting for Your call;

You’re the great Redeemer,

You are Lord of all,

You’re our Lord.

You have won the vic’try,

Over death and grave;

You’re the great Redeemer,

Who came down to save;

You’re our Lord.

Jesus, we will give You,

All our love and praise,

You’re the great Redeemer,

Joyful songs we raise,

You’re our Lord.

© 2011 : Colin Gordon-Farleigh

North Korea: The real question is "Rockets or Food?"

     The real question for North Koreans is whether to accept the warmongering of Kim Jong Un who feels that the cost of one rocket launch test is of greater value to his country than feeding 80% of the population.
     Of course, when the main source of employment is in the armed forces, I guess that they need to do something with their time, or otherwise they might one day wake up and smell the roses and overthrow the despotic rule that the people are subjected to.
     Sometimes the news reports about North Korea must distress you and frustrate you as to how anyone could help to alleviate the suffering of the people, at least in part. Well there is one way you could help. Visit www.HeavensFamily.org/north-korea today to find out.

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'Hymn for Today' : "There is Joy"

Here is a lively 'Hymn for Today' which I am sure you will enjoy singing. Why not add it to your worship service in church or in the School Assembly. You really do get such a feeling of joy in your heart as you sing it. This hymn was recorded by Cantoris on their album 'There is Joy' which is available from all good digital download sites such as iTunes, CD Baby and Amazon.

There is Joy
TUNE: There is Joy 
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There is joy in my heart
When I hear the Saviour’s name,
He’s made a powerful diff’rence in my life!
Since I let Him in,
He’s forgiven all my sin;
Now there’s joy, yes, there’s joy, in my heart!
     There is joy, there is joy,
     There is joy in my heart!
     Since I let Him in,
     He’s forgiven all my sin;
     Now there’s joy, yes, there’s joy, in my heart!

There is joy in my soul,
When I praise the Saviour’s name,
He’s made a powerful diff’rence to my hope!
Now He’s made me whole,
Cleansed and purified my soul;
There is joy, purest joy, in my soul!
     There is joy, there is joy . . .

There is joy in the world,
When we hear the Saviour’s name,
He’s made a powerful diff’rence to the world!
Royal anthems raise,
As we sing our songs of praise;
For there’s joy, yes there’s joy, in the world!
     There is joy, there is joy . . .
© 2006 : Colin Gordon-Farleigh

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