1. In His Hands    Listen…         Quick MIDI

Why should I feel discouraged? Why should the shadows come?

Why should my heart be lonely, and long for heav'n and home,
When Jesus is my portion? My constant friend is he.
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me.
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me.
 
He's got the whole world in his hands, he's got the whole world in his hands,
He's got the whole world in his hands, he's got the whole world in his hands.
 
He's got the little bitty baby in his hands, he's got the little bitty baby in his hands,
He's got the little bitty baby in his hands, he's got the whole world in his hands.
 
He's got the wind and the rain  in his hands, he's got the wind and the rain  in his hands,
He's got the wind and the rain  in his hands, he's got the whole world in his hands.
 
He's got you and me, brother, in his hands. He's got you and me, sister, in his hands.
He's got mothers and fathers in his hands; he's got the whole world in his hands.
 
He's got the tiny little sparrow in his hands, he's got today and got tomorrow in his hands,
Everything works out together in his plan, so trust your whole world in his hands.
 
Trust your whole world in his hands!  
All things work together for good in God's hands!
 
 
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2. The Spirit Has Led Me    Listen…    Quick MIDI

(Unison)
The Spirit has led me to Jesus, the Lord;

Works faith in my heart through God's Holy Word.
It is he who preserves, who comforts and crowns
My new life with spirit-filled blessings all round.
The new life he gave me with blessings, with heavenly blessings,
With blessings all round.
 (Repeat as round)
Blessings all round.
 
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3. What Child Is This/Silent Night    Listen…            Quick MIDI

What child is this who, laid to rest, on Mary's lap is sleeping?

Whom angels greet with anthems sweet while shepherds watch are keeping?
 
Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright.
(Simultaneously)
'Round yon virgin, mother and child. Holy infant so tender and mild.
This, this is Christ, the King, whom shepherds guard and angels sing.
 
Sleep in heavenly peace,
                           Haste, haste to bring him laud, the babe, the son of Mary!
 Sleep in heavenly peace!
 
Why lies he in such mean estate where oxen now are feeding?
Good Christians, fear: for sinners here the silent Word is pleading.
 
Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight
(Simultaneously)
Glories stream from heaven afar; heav'nly hosts sing alleluia;
Nails, spear shall pierce him through; the cross he'll bear for me and you.
 
Christ, the Savior is born!
                              Hail, hail, the Word made flesh, the babe, the son of Mary!
Christ, the Savior is born!  
 
So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh; come, peasant, king, to own him.
The King of kings salvation brings; let loving hearts enthrone him.
 
Silent night, holy night! Son of God, love's pure light
(Simultaneousl):
Radiant beams from thy holy face, with the dawn of redeeming grace,
Raise, raise the song on high; the virgin sings her lullaby.
 
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth,
                             Joy, joy, for Christ is born the babe, the son of Mary!
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.
                                       What child is this!
                                                               Silent Night.
 
 
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4. O Christmas Tree     Listen…  (with bells)        Quick MIDI  (with bells)

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Proclaim the timeless story:

When Mankind failed, but God prevailed to show his grace and glory.
His everlasting love is seen, reflected in your branches green.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Proclaim the timeless story.
 
God's love preserved the undeserved, by promising a Savior.
He put our sin and death on him, so we could live forever.
Upon a cross made from a tree, Lord Jesus died for you and me.
As he arose, so, too, shall we, to live and leave him never.
 
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, remind us of God's blessing.
As we behold God's love untold, now in the manger resting.
Your star proclaims the Savior's birth; good will to men, God's peace on earth!
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, remind us of God's blessing.                                  
Remind us of God's blessing!

 
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5. King Forever/Saints Triumphant     Listen…         Quick MIDI

Jesus Christ will come again in glory, alleluia!

Jesus Christ will come again in glory, alleluia!
Praises to the King be given, alleluia!
Comes in triumph from heaven, alleluia!
 
Oh, when the King comes back again. Oh, when King Jesus comes again,
Ev'ry knee will bow before him, when King Jesus comes again.
 
He will gather all his people to him, alleluia!
He will gather all his people to him, alleluia!
Jesus won for us the glory, alleluia! Through the resurrection story, alleluia!
 
And when the saints go marching in. Oh, when the saints go marching in.
I'll be counted in that number, when the saints go marching in.
 
Ev'ry knee on earth will bow before him, alleluia!
It will be impossible to ignore him, alleluia!
Who believes will go to heaven, alleluia!
All sins have been forgiven, alleluia!
Jesus Christ the King of kings forever, alleluia!
Alleluia!  
 
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6. God’s Word Is Our Great Heritage     Listen…         Quick MIDI

(Unison)

God's Word is our great heritage and shall be ours forever.

To spread its light from age to age shall be our chief endeavor.
In life it guides our way. In death it is our stay.
Lord, grant while worlds endure we keep its teachings pure
Throughout all generations.
(Repeat SATB)

Throughout all generations. 
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7. Amen!   Listen…         Quick MIDI

Amen. Amen. Amen, amen, amen. Sing it over.

Amen. Amen. Amen, amen, amen.
 
1. See the baby Jesus, (Amen) wrapped up in a manger, (Amen) on Christmas morning. Amen, amen, amen. 
2. See him in the temple, (Amen) talkin' to the elders, (Amen) who marveled at his wisdom. Amen, amen, amen.
3. See him at the Jordan, (Amen) where John was baptisin' (Amen)  and savin' all sinners. Amen, amen, amen.
4. See him at the sea side,
(Amen) talkin' to the fishermen, (Amen) and makin' them disciples. Amen, amen, amen.
5. Marchin' to Jerusalem, (Amen) over palm branches, (Amen) in pomp and splendor. Amen, amen, amen.
6. See him in the Garden, (Amen) prayin' to his Father, (Amen) in deepest sorrow. Amen, amen, amen. 
7. Led before Pilate, (Amen) then they crucified him, (Amen) but he rose on Easter! Amen, amen, amen.
8. Jesus lives in glory! (Amen) Go and tell the story! (Amen) We will live forever!  Amen, amen, amen!
  Amen!


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8 Gospel Light/Do Lord     Listen…     Quick MIDI

This little gospel light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine.

This little gospel light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine.
This little gospel light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine,
Let it shine all the time, let it shine.
 
I'm gonna tell how God so loved the world that he gave,
His very own son, Jesus Christ, us sinners to save.
Whoever will believe in him has life beyond the grave! 
Look away beyond the blue!

 
This little gospel light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine.
This little gospel light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine.
This little gospel light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine,
Let it shine all the time, let it shine.
 
I've got a home in Gloryland that God promised me.
It is a home in Gloryland for all who believe.
He offers you his Gloryland forever and for free!
Look away, beyond the blue!  
 
This little gospel light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine (in my neighborhood).
This little gospel light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine (all around the world).
This little gospel light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine,
Ev'ry day, ev'ry way, all the time.
Let it shine!
(Let God's light shine!)
 
 

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9. Blessed Are They     Listen…     Quick MIDI

Blessed are they who hear and obey, hold firm to God's Word and follow his way.

Those who will stand by Christ's commands, they are the ones who love him.
Blessed indeed, who listen and heed, hold fast till the last in thought, word and deed.
This is how Christians show their love, love for their Savior, Jesus.
 
Learn his Word and trust its worth; it is your foundation.
Trust that it will carry you through the roughest storm.
 
(Sing in harmony with the first section, “Blessed…”)
Show you love him; live your life for him.
Love him, as he loves you. He loves you.
Show you love him; do not desert him.
He gave his life for you, precious Jesus.
 
 

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10. John’s Message     Listen…     Quick MIDI

There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John.

Sent as a witness to testify about God's son.
His voice cried out in the wilderness, "Prepare the way!
Repent, you sinners, one and all, repent today!"
Today! Today! Today!
 
The long awaited Messiah comes, by God's good grace.
God in the flesh you soon will see; his truth embrace.
For in the wilderness of your life his light will shine—
The light of his salvation for all mankind."
 
He is the light of our salvation, light for all mankind. 
 
So do not tarry too long, my friends. Heed John's report.
Review your deeds and your souls attend, for time is short!
A broken and a contrite heart he'll not turn away.   
Prepare for Jesus Christ to come; prepare today!
 
He could come today,
Today!  
 

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11. I Can Do All Things     Listen…     Quick MIDI

(Unison)

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me;

He gives the desire to serve him faithfully.
Ev'ry situation, he has in control; and I am content.  
 
All that pleases Christ, it also pleases me.
In his love secure I labor cheerfully.
If there is a secret, here is what it is:
I am strong for I am his.
I am strong for I am his.
(Repeat the above with harmony)

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12. I’m Going to the Promised Land (Unison)     Listen…     Quick MIDI

I'm going to the Promised Land!

I'm going to the Promised Land!
I'm going to the Promised Land,
Yes, Jesus promised me.
Yes, Jesus promised me!

 
Was lost in sin, but now I'm saved!
Was lost in sin, but now I'm saved!
Was lost in sin, but now am saved,
Yes, Jesus promised me.
Yes, Jesus promised me!

 
He lived a perfect life for me,
He lived a perfect life for me,
He lived a perfect life for me,
Yes, Jesus promised me.

Yes, Jesus promised me!
 
He died and took away my sin,
He died and took away my sin,
He died and took away my sin,
Yes, Jesus promised me.

Yes, Jesus promised me!
 
He rose right up to live again,
He rose right up to live again,
He rose right up to live again,
Yes, Jesus promised me.

Yes, Jesus promised me!
 
Because he did, I sure am saved!
Because he did, I sure am saved!
Because he did, I sure am saved!
Yes, Jesus promised me.

Yes, Jesus promised me!
(Repeat first verse)
 

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13. I’m Going to the Promised Land (2/SAB)     Listen…     Quick MIDI

Some day, some day,                                   some day,                                some day

                  I'm going to the Promised Land! I'm going to the Promised Land! I'm going to the Promised Land.
 
Yes, Jesus promised me. Yes, Jesus promised me!
 
Was lost, was lost,                                       was  lost,                                     was lost,  
                 Was lost in sin, and woe was me! Was lost in sin, and woe was me! Was lost in sin, and woe was me!
 
But Jesus promised me. Yes, Jesus promised me!
 
He lived a perfect life for me (he did!) and then he died on Calvary. (Indeed!)
He hammered all those sins upon the cross; (Halleluia! I am free!)
 
He didn't stay dead very long, (No, sir!)
But rose again on Easter morn, (Yes, sir!)
And now he's sittin' at his Father's hand, (where he’s rulin’ on his throne.)
 
He lives! He lives!                                          He lives!                                          He lives!  
               Because he lives, I know I'm saved! Because he lives, I know I'm saved! Because he lives, I know I'm saved!
 
Yes Jesus promised me Yes, Jesus promised me!
 
Some day, some day,                                       some day,                                 some day
                 Now this here life will soon be gone, but I'll still be a-travlin' on: I'm goin' to the Promised Land, for Jesus promised me.
Yes, Jesus promised me! (Glory, halleluia!)
Jesus promised me!
                                 I'm goin' to the Promised Land!
 
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14. May the Grace     Listen…     Quick MIDI

May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ

And the love of God the Father
And the fellowship of the Holy Spirit,
Be with us all. Amen. 
 

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15. Joseph of Arimathea     Listen…     Quick MIDI

(Unison)

Joseph of Arimathea, was a follower of Jesus Christ.

But this discipleship he vigilantly kept concealed,
Because of fear.
 
Joseph of Arimathea, on the ev'ning of the Savior’s death,
Boldly went up to Pilate, asked him for the Lord's remains
Upon the cross.

Joseph of Arimathea took the body of the Savior down,
Wrapped it in linen cloth and placed it in a new-cut tomb,
In his own tomb.
(Repeat last verse as a 2 or 3-part round)
 

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16. Temptation     Listen…     Quick MIDI

What ya gotta say is NO! 
(Don’t want any!)
What ya gotta do is GO! (Get outta there!)
Turn your feet around and walk away.
What ya gotta say is NO!
 
Bein' a kid ain't always easy as pie; watchin' out for ev'ry rule.
When something diff'rent kind of catches your eye, it can play you for a fool!
 
Satan will use whatever he can; try all his tricks to get at you.
Listen to Jesus, he is the Man; knows what to do, he's been there, too!
 
What ya gotta say is NO! (Don’t want any!)
What ya gotta do is GO! (Get outta there!)
Turn your feet around and walk away.
What ya gotta say is NO!
 
 
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