Worship of Praise

He Abides

Musical Introduction

1

I’m rejoicing night and day
As I walk the narrow way,
For the hand of God in all my life I see.
And the reason of my bliss,
Yes, the secret all is this:
That the Comforter abides with me.

Refrain

He abides, (x2) Hallelujah, He abides with me!
I’m rejoicing night and day
As I walk the narrow way,
For the Comforter abides with me.

2

Once my heart was full of sin,
Once I had no peace within,
Till I heard how Jesus died upon the tree.
Then I fell down at His feet,
And there came a peace so sweet.
Now the Comforter abides with me.

3

He is with me everywhere,
And He knows my ev’ry care;
I’m as happy as a bird and just as free.
For the Spirit has control;
Jesus satisfies my soul,
Since the Comforter abides with me.

(ESV) Psalms 100: 1-5

Musical Introduction

1

Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth!

2

Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!

3

Know that the LORD, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

4

Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!

5

For the LORD is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.

Let's Pray

Musical Introduction

Let's Pray

Higher Ground

Musical Introduction

1

I’m pressing on the upward way,
New heights I’m gaining ev'ry day;
Still praying as I’m onward bound,
“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”

Refrain

Lord, lift me up, and let me stand
By faith, on heaven’s tableland;
A higher plane than I have found,
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.

2

My heart has no desire to stay
Where doubts arise and fears dismay;
Though some may dwell where these abound,
My prayer, my aim, is higher ground.

3

I want to live above the world,
Though Satan’s darts at me are hurled;
For faith has caught a joyful sound,
The song of saints on higher ground.

4

I want to live above the world,
Though Satan’s darts at me are hurled;
For faith has caught a joyful sound,
The song of saints on higher ground.

Our Father

Musical Introduction

The Lord's Prayer. Our Father, which art in heaven. Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For thou is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, Forever.