Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Joy To The World (Unspeakable Joy)

Writer(s): Ed Cash , Chris Tomlin , Matt Gilder
Scripture Reference: John 16:21

Chris Tomlin’s version of the song updates the melody and adds a chorus.

Chorus
Joy, unspeakable joy
An overflowing well
No tongue can tell
Joy, unspeakable joy
Rises in my soul
Never lets me go


The original song "Joy to the World" was written by English hymn writer Isaac Watts, based on Psalm 98 in the Bible. The song was first published in 1719 in Watts' collection; The Psalms of David: Imitated in the language of the New Testament, and applied to the Christian state and worship. Watts wrote the words of "Joy to the World" as a hymn glorifying Christ's triumphant return at the end of the age, rather than a song celebrating His first coming. Only the second half of Watts' lyrics are still used today.

Saturday, December 8, 2012

Today Is the Day


Today Is The Day

Lincoln Brewster is one of best guitarist to ever pick up the instrument and he walked away from the promise of rock stardom to take a job at his local church.  You can find a short bio on him on his website.

 

Today is the Day

I'm casting my cares aside
I'm leaving my past behind
I'm setting my heart and mind on you
Jesus

I'm reaching my hand to yours
Believing there's so much more
Knowing that all you have in store for me is good
Is good

Today is the day you have made
I will rejoice and be glad in it
Today is the day you have made
I will rejoice and be glad in it

And i won't worry about tomorrow
I'm trusting in what you say
Today is the day

I putting my fears aside
I'm leaving my doubts behind
I'm giving my hopes and dreams to you
Jesus

I'm reaching my hands to yours
Believing there's so much more
Knowing that all you have in store for me is good
Is good

Today is the day you have made
I will rejoice and be glad in it
Today is the day you have made
I will rejoice and be glad in it

And I won't worry about tomorrow
I'm trusting in what you say
Today is the day

I will stand upon your truth
I will stand upon your truth
And all my days i?ll live for you
All my days I'll live for you

And i will stand upon your truth
I will stand upon your truth
And all my days I'll live for you
All my days I'll live for you

Today is the day you have made
I will rejoice and be glad in it
Today is the day you have made
I will rejoice and be glad in it

And I won't worry about tomorrow
I'm giving you my fears and sorrows
Where you lead me I will follow
I'm trusting in what you say
Today is the day

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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Favorite Song of 2012 - Your Love Never Fails

My favorite song which I discovered in 2012 is "Your Love Never Fails" which was written back in 2004 by Chris McClarney and Anthony Skinner.  The version that I enjoy the most is done by Jesus Culture.  A version of the song done by Chris can be found here.  

Chris tells in an article on New Release Tuesday website that "One night at church, I began spontaneously singing this line during worship: “All things work together for my good. You make all things work together for my good.” For more than an hour it continued."  The complete article about the song can be found on NRT.

Your Love Never Fails Lyrics

Verse 1:
Nothing can separate
Even if I ran away
Your love never fails

I know I still make mistakes
But, You have new mercy for me everyday
Your love never fails

Chorus:
You stay the same through the ages
Your love never changes
There may be pain in the night
but joy comes with the morning

And when the oceans rage
I don't have to be afraid
Because I know that You love me
Your love never fails

Verse 2:
The wind is strong and the water's deep
But, I'm not alone here in these open seas
Cause Your love never fails

The chasm was far too wide
I never thought I'd reach the other side
But Your love never fails

Thank You Jesus, thank You Jesus, ooh

Bridge:
You make all things work together for my good