... the gifts of the Spirit, for grace, for a freed will and the opportunity to serve with love.


(NKJV) Luke 19:39 - 48
And some of the Pharisees called to Him from the crowd, "Teacher, rebuke Your disciples." But He answered and said to them, "I tell you that if these should keep silent, the stones would [u]immediately[/u] [b]cry out[/b]."

Now as He drew near, He saw the city and wept over it, saying, "[b][u]If[/u] you had known[/b], even you, especially in this your day, the things that make for your peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes. For days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment around you, surround you and close you in on every side, and level you, and your children within you, to the ground; and they will not leave in you one stone upon another, [b]because [u]you did not know[/u] the time of your visitation."

Then He went into the temple and began to drive out those who bought and sold in it, saying to them, "It is written, 'My house is a house of prayer,' but you have made it a 'den of thieves.' "

And He was teaching daily in the temple.

But the chief priests, the scribes, and the leaders of the people sought to destroy Him, and were [u]unable[/u] to do anything; for [u]all[/u] the people were [u]very attentive to hear Him[/u][/b].



Spirit of the living God
fall afresh on me;
Spirit of the living God
fall afresh on me;
break me, melt me, mould me, fill me;
Spirit of the living God,
fall afresh on me.



[i]©1935, 1963 Birdwing Music[/i]


[url=http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/spirit_of_the_living_god.html]http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/spirit_of_the_living_god.html[/url]


Holy, holy, holy is the Lord;
holy is the Lord God almighty!
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord;
Holy is the Lord God almighty!
Who was, and is, and is to come!
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord.

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus is the Lord;
Jesus is the Lord God almighty!
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus is the Lord;
Jesus is the Lord God almighty!
Who was, and is, and is to come!
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus is the Lord!

Worthy, worthy, worthy is the Lord;
worthy is the Lord God almighty!
Worthy, worthy, worthy is the Lord;
worthy is the Lord God almighty!
Who was, and is, and is to come!
Worthy, worthy, worthy is the Lord!

Glory, glory, glory to the Lord;
glory to the Lord God almighty!
Glory, glory, glory to the Lord;
glory to the Lord God almighty!
Who was, and is, and is to come!
Glory, glory, glory to the Lord!



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[url=http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/holy_holy_holy_is_the_lord.html]http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/holy_holy_holy_is_the_lord.html[/url]

... all that I'm learning from practical situations.


(NKJV) Luke 20:20 -
So they watched Him, [u]and sent spies[/u] who [b]pretended to be righteous[/b], that they might seize on His words, in order to deliver Him to the power and the authority of the governor.

Then they asked Him, saying, "Teacher, we know that You say and teach rightly, and You do not show personal favoritism, but teach the way of God in truth: "Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?"

But He perceived their craftiness, and said to them, "Why do you test Me? Show Me a denarius. Whose image and inscription does it have?" They answered and said, "Caesar's."

And He said to them, "[b]Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's[/b]." But they could not [i]catch[/i] Him in His words in the presence of the people. And [b]they marveled at His answer and kept silent[/b].




I know not why God’s wondrous grace
To me He hath made known,
Nor why, unworthy, Christ in love
Redeemed me for His own.

[i]Refrain

But I know Whom I have believèd,
And am persuaded that He is able
To keep that which I’ve committed
Unto Him against that day[/i].

I know not how this saving faith
To me He did impart,
Nor how believing in His Word
Wrought peace within my heart.

[i]Refrain[/i]

I know not how the Spirit moves,
Convincing us of sin,
Revealing Jesus through the Word,
Creating faith in Him.

[i]Refrain[/i]

I know not what of good or ill
May be reserved for me,
Of weary ways or golden days,
Before His face I see.

[i]Refrain[/i]

I know not when my Lord may come,
At night or noonday fair,
Nor if I walk the vale with Him,
Or meet Him in the air.

[i]Refrain[/i]



Tune: El Nathan
[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0003/x000344.htm]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0003/x000344.htm[/url]

[url=http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh714.sht]http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh714.sht[/url]

... many little things which contribute to knowing His unceasing love and care and faithfulness to our attend our real needs.



The day Thou gavest, Lord, is ended,
The darkness falls at Thy behest;
To Thee our morning hymns ascended,
Thy praise shall sanctify our rest.

We thank Thee that Thy church, unsleeping,
While earth rolls onward into light,
Through all the world her watch is keeping,
And rests not now by day or night.

As o’er each continent and island
The dawn leads on another day,
The voice of prayer is never silent,
Nor dies the strain of praise away.

The sun that bids us rest is waking
Our brethren ’neath the western sky,
And hour by hour fresh lips are making
Thy wondrous doings heard on high.

So be it, Lord; Thy throne shall never,
Like earth’s proud empires, pass away:
Thy kingdom stands, and grows forever,
Till all Thy creatures own Thy sway.



Tune: St Clement
[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0006/x000618.htm]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0006/x000618.htm[/url]
[url=http://ingeb.org/spiritua/thedayth.html]
http://ingeb.org/spiritua/thedayth.html[/url]



(NKJV) Luke 21:7 - 28
So they asked Him, saying, "Teacher, but when will these things be? And what sign will there be when these things are about to take place?" And He said: "Take heed that you not be deceived. For many will come in My name, saying, 'I am He,' and, 'The time has drawn near.' Therefore do not go after them. But when you hear of wars and commotions, do not be terrified; for these things must come to pass first, but the end will not come immediately."

Then He said to them, "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be great earthquakes in various places, and famines and pestilences; and there will be fearful sights and great signs from heaven. But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons. You will be brought before kings and rulers for My name's sake. But it will turn out for you as an occasion for testimony. Therefore settle [it] in your hearts not to meditate beforehand on what you will answer; for I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able to contradict or resist. You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, relatives and friends; and they will put some of you to death. And you will be hated by all for My name's sake. But not a hair of your head shall be lost. By your patience possess your souls. But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is near.

Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those who are in the midst of her depart, and let not those who are in the country enter her. For these are the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled. But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! For there will be great distress in the land and wrath upon this people. And they will fall by the edge of the sword, and be led away captive into all nations. And Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.

And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; men's hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth, for the powers of heaven will be shaken. Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near."


Lift up your heads
To the coming King
Bow before Him
And Adore Him
Sing, Oh sing
To His Majesty
Let your praises be
Pure and holy
Giving glory
To the King of Kings.


(Actions illustrated)
[url=http://www.elijah.org/liftuphands/lift.htm]http://www.elijah.org/liftuphands/lift.htm[/url]

... His healing Presence, and the power of prayer.


(NKJV) Luke 21:34 - 38 [Jesus speaking:]
"But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly. [b]For it will come as a snare on [u]all those[/u] who dwell [u]on the face of the whole earth[/u]. [u]Watch[/u] therefore, [u]and pray always[/u] that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man[/b]."

And in the daytime He was teaching in the temple, [b]but at night He went out and [u]stayed[/u] on the mountain called Olivet[/b]. Then [u]early in the morning all the people came[/u] to Him in the temple to hear Him.

[b]22[/b]:1 - 12
Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called Passover. And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill Him, for they feared the people. Then [b]Satan entered Judas[/b], surnamed Iscariot, who was numbered among the twelve. So he went his way and conferred with the chief priests and captains, how he might [u]betray[/u] Him to them. [b]And they were glad, and agreed to give him [i]money[/i][/b]. So he promised and sought opportunity to betray Him to them in the absence of the multitude.

Then came the Day of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover must be killed.

And He sent Peter and John, saying, "Go and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat."

So they said to Him, "Where do You want us to prepare?"

And He said to them, "Behold, when you have entered the city, a man will meet you carrying a pitcher of water; follow him into the house which he enters. Then you shall say to the master of the house, 'The Teacher says to you, "Where is the guest room where I may eat the Passover with My disciples?" ' [b]Then he will show you a large, furnished upper room; [u]there, make ready[/u][/b]."


Love Divine, all loves excelling,
Joy of heaven to earth come down,
Fix in us Thy humble dwelling,
All Thy faithful mercies crown.
Jesus, Thou art all Compassion,
Pure, unbounded love Thou art;
Visit us with Thy salvation,
Enter every trembling heart.

Breathe, O breathe Thy loving Spirit,
Into every troubled breast,
Let us, all in Thee inherit,
Let us find that second rest;
Take away our love of sinning,
Alpha and Omega be,
End of faith, as its Beginning,
Set our hearts at liberty.

Come, almighty to deliver;
Let us all Thy life receive;
Suddenly return, and never,
Never more Thy temples leave.
Thee we would be always blessing,
Serve Thee as thy hosts above,
Pray, and praise Thee without ceasing,
Glory in Thy perfect love.

Finish then Thy new creation:
Pure and spotless let us be;
Let us see Thy great salvation,
Perfectly restored in Thee,
Changed from glory into glory,
Till in heaven we take our place,
Till we cast our crowns before Thee,
Lost in wonder, love, and praise.



Tune: Blaenwern
[url=http://www.users.surfaid.org/~revevans/hymns.htm]http://www.users.surfaid.org/~revevans/hymns.htm[/url]

Tune: Hyfrydol
[url=http://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/jwaffs.htm]http://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/jwaffs.htm[/url]

... my equilibrium in Him ...... not that it's without [i]passion[/i] .... but steady - not unsteady.... 8-)



All for Jesus, all for Jesus!
All my being’s ransomed powers:
All my thoughts and words and doings,
All my days and all my hours.

[i]Refrain

All for Jesus! All for Jesus!
All my days and all my hours;
All for Jesus! All for Jesus!
All my days and all my hours[/i].

Let my hands perform His bidding,
Let my feet run in His ways;
Let my eyes see Jesus only,
Let my lips speak forth His praise.

[i]Refrain[/i]

Worldlings prize their gems of beauty,
Cling to gilded toys of dust,
Boast of wealth and fame and pleasure;
Only Jesus will I trust.

[i]Refrain[/i]

Since my eyes were fixed on Jesus,
I’ve lost sight of all beside;
So enchained my spirit’s vision,
Looking at the Crucified.

[i]Refrain[/i]

Oh, what wonder! how amazing!
Jesus, glorious King of kings,
Deigns to call me His belovèd,
Lets me rest beneath His wings.

[i]Refrain[/i]



Tune: Jude (Galilee - refrain optional)
[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0003/x000367.htm]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0003/x000367.htm[/url]

Tune: As above: slower, fancier piano
[url=http://whosoeverwill.ca/hymnsallforjesus.htm]http://whosoeverwill.ca/hymnsallforjesus.htm[/url]

Tune: All for Jesus (Hull - refrain, or, Stainer - no refrain)
[url=http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/a/l/l/allforje.htm]http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/a/l/l/allforje.htm[/url]


(NKJV) Luke 22:13 - 23
[b]So they went and found it [u]just as He had said[/u] to them[/b], [u]and [b]they[/b] prepared the Passover[/u]. When the hour had come, He sat down, and the twelve apostles with Him.

Then He said to them, "[b]With fervent desire I have desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer[/b]; for I say to you, I will no longer eat of it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God."

Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, "Take this and divide it among yourselves; for I say to you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes." And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me." Likewise He also took the cup after supper, saying, "[b]This [u]cup is the new covenant[/u] in My blood[/b], which is shed for you.

But behold, the hand of My betrayer is with Me on the table. And [b]truly the Son of Man goes as it has been determined[/b], but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed!" Then they began to question among themselves, which of them it was who would do this thing.

... liberty in the Spirit, love, hope in God, and those practical outworkings which tell us we are alive to His purposes.



The sands of time are sinking, the dawn of Heaven breaks;
The summer morn I’ve sighed for—the fair, sweet morn awakes:
Dark, dark hath been the midnight, but dayspring is at hand,
And glory, glory dwelleth in Immanuel’s land.

O Christ, He is the fountain, the deep, sweet well of love!
The streams of earth I’ve tasted more deep I’ll drink above:
There to an ocean fullness His mercy doth expand,
And glory, glory dwelleth in Immanuel’s land.

Oh! Well it is forever, Oh! well forevermore,
My nest hung in no forest of all this death doomed shore:
Yea, let the vain world vanish, as from the ship the strand,
While glory—glory dwelleth in Immanuel’s land.

There the Red Rose of Sharon unfolds its heartsome bloom
And fills the air of heaven with ravishing perfume:
Oh! To behold it blossom, while by its fragrance fanned
Where glory—glory dwelleth in Immanuel’s land.

The King there in His beauty, without a veil is seen:
It were a well spent journey, though seven deaths lay between:
The Lamb with His fair army, doth on Mount Zion stand,
And glory—glory dwelleth in Immanuel’s land.

Oft in yon sea beat prison My Lord and I held tryst,
For Anwoth was not heaven, and preaching was not Christ:
And aye, my murkiest storm cloud was by a rainbow spanned,
Caught from the glory dwelling in Immanuel’s land.

But that He built a Heaven of His surpassing love,
A little new Jerusalem, like to the one above,
“Lord take me over the water” hath been my loud demand,
Take me to my love’s own country, unto Immanuel’s land.

But flowers need nights cool darkness, the moonlight and the dew;
So Christ, from one who loved it, His shining oft withdrew:
And then, for cause of absence my troubled soul I scanned
But glory shadeless shineth in Immanuel’s land.

The little birds of Anwoth, I used to count them blessed,
Now, beside happier altars I go to build my nest:
Over these there broods no silence, no graves around them stand,
For glory, deathless, dwelleth in Immanuel’s land.

Fair Anwoth by the Solway, to me thou still art dear,
Even from the verge of heaven, I drop for thee a tear.
Oh! If one soul from Anwoth meet me at God’s right hand,
My heaven will be two heavens, In Immanuel’s land.

I’ve wrestled on towards Heaven, against storm and wind and tide,
Now, like a weary traveler that leaneth on his guide,
Amid the shades of evening, while sinks life’s lingering sand,
I hail the glory dawning from Immanuel’s land.

Deep waters crossed life’s pathway, the hedge of thorns was sharp;
Now, these lie all behind me Oh! for a well tuned harp!
Oh! To join hallelujah with yon triumphant band,
Who sing where glory dwelleth in Immanuel’s land.

With mercy and with judgment my web of time He wove,
And aye, the dews of sorrow were lustered with His love;
I’ll bless the hand that guided, I’ll bless the heart that planned
When throned where glory dwelleth in Immanuel’s land.

Soon shall the cup of glory wash down earth’s bitterest woes,
Soon shall the desert briar break into Eden’s rose;
The curse shall change to blessing the name on earth that’s banned
Be graven on the white stone in Immanuel’s land.

O I am my Beloved’s and my Beloved’s mine!
He brings a poor vile sinner into His “house of wine.”
I stand upon His merit—I know no other stand,
Not even where glory dwelleth in Immanuel’s land.

I shall sleep sound in Jesus, filled with His likeness rise,
To love and to adore Him, to see Him with these eyes:
’Tween me and resurrection but Paradise doth stand;
Then—then for glory dwelling in Immanuel’s land.

The Bride eyes not her garment, but her dear Bridegroom’s face;
I will not gaze at glory but on my King of grace.
Not at the crown He giveth but on His pierced hand;
The Lamb is all the glory of Immanuel’s land.

I have borne scorn and hatred, I have borne wrong and shame,
Earth’s proud ones have reproached me for Christ’s thrice blessed Name:
Where God His seal set fairest they’ve stamped the foulest brand,
But judgment shines like noonday in Immanuel’s land.

They’ve summoned me before them, but there I may not come,
My Lord says “Come up hither,” My Lord says “Welcome home!”
My King, at His white throne, my presence doth command
Where glory—glory dwelleth in Immanuel’s land.



Tune: Rutherford (usual tune)
[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0007/x000758.htm]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0007/x000758.htm[/url]

[url=http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/a/sandtime.htm]http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/a/sandtime.htm[/url]

Tune: Salve Domine (possible alternative)
[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0009/x000953.htm]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0009/x000953.htm[/url]


[i]A little local knowledge: Annie Cousins sat under the ministry of Horatius Bonar, in Edinburgh. I believe she was over 90 when she wrote this hymn.

The Solway Firth is between England and Scotland on the west. The quicksands on its banks are dangerous. Covenanters - women as well - were put to death there, under the tide which turns swiftly on a single, metre high wave, before rising to final fulness. I know this is not pleasant information, but I believe you should know.[/i]

... another day of His miracles of healing and guidance.



Thee will I love, my Strength, my Tower,
Thee will I love, my Joy, my Crown,
Thee will I love with all my power,
In all Thy works, and Thee alone;
Thee will I love, till the pure fire
Fill my whole soul with chaste desire.

Ah, why did I so late Thee know,
Thee, lovelier than the sons of men!
Ah, why did I no sooner go
To Thee, the only ease in pain!
Ashamed, I sigh, and inly mourn,
That I so late to Thee did turn.

In darkness willingly I strayed,
I sought Thee, yet from Thee I roved;
Far wide my wandering thoughts were spread,
Thy creatures more than Thee I loved;
And now if more at length I see,
’Tis through Thy light and comes from Thee.

I thank Thee, uncreated Sun,
That Thy bright beams on me have shined;
I thank Thee, who hast overthrown
My foes, and healed my wounded mind;
I thank Thee, whose enlivening voice
Bids my freed heart in Thee rejoice.

Uphold me in the doubtful race,
Nor suffer me again to stray;
Strengthen my feet with steady pace
Still to press forward in Thy way;
My soul and flesh, O Lord of might,
Fill, satiate, with Thy heavenly light.

Give to mine eyes refreshing tears,
Give to my heart chaste, hallowed fires,
Give to my soul, with filial fears,
The love that all Heaven’s host inspires;
That all my powers, with all their might,
In Thy sole glory may unite.

Thee will I love, my joy, my crown,
Thee will I love, my Lord, my God;
Thee will I love, beneath Thy frown,
Or smile, Thy scepter, or Thy rod;
What though my flesh and heart decay?
Thee shall I love in endless day!



Tune: Admah
[url=http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/w/twilmsmt.htm]http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/w/twilmsmt.htm[/url]

Tune: Adoro Te (St Chrysostom)
[url=http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/m/jmylmgma.htm]http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/m/jmylmgma.htm[/url]

(Select 'St Chrysostom' from alphabetical list.)
[url=http://www2.ccim.org/~reformata/trinity_hymnal_rev_ed.htm]http://www2.ccim.org/~reformata/trinity_hymnal_rev_ed.htm[/url]



(NKJV) Luke 22:31 - 34, 54 - 62
And the Lord said, "Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. "[b]But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren[/b]." But he said to Him, "Lord, I am ready to go with You, both to prison and to death." Then He said, "I tell you, Peter, the rooster shall not crow this day before you will deny three times that you know Me."

...Having arrested Him, they led Him and brought Him into the high priest's house. [b]But Peter followed at a distance[/b].

Now when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat among them. And a certain servant girl, seeing him as he sat by the fire, looked intently at him and said, "This man was also with Him." But he denied Him, saying, "Woman, I do not know Him." And after a little while another saw him and said, "You also are of them." But Peter said, "Man, I am not!"

Then after about an hour had passed, another confidently affirmed, saying, "Surely this fellow also was with Him, for he is a Galilean." But Peter said, "Man, I do not know what you are saying!" Immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed.

[b]And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord[/b], how He had said to him, "Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times." [b]So Peter went out and wept bitterly[/b].

... keeping me in His life and His compassion.



(NKJV) Luke 22:63 - 71
Now the men who held Jesus mocked Him and beat Him. And having blindfolded Him, they struck Him on the face and asked Him, saying, "Prophesy! Who is the one who struck You?" And many other things they blasphemously spoke against Him.

As soon as it was day, the elders of the people, both chief priests and scribes, came together and led Him into their council, saying, "If You are the Christ, tell us." But He said to them, "If I tell you, you will by no means believe. And if I also ask you, you will by no means answer Me or let [Me] go. "Hereafter the Son of Man will sit on the right hand of the power of God."

Then they all said, "Are You then the Son of God?" So He said to them, "You rightly say that I am." And they said, "What further testimony do we need? For we have heard it ourselves from His own mouth."

[b]23[/b]:1 - 11
Then the whole multitude of them arose and led Him to Pilate. And they began to accuse Him, saying, "We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to pay taxes to Caesar, saying that He Himself is Christ, a King." Then Pilate asked Him, saying, "Are You the King of the Jews?" He answered him and said, "It is as you say."

So Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowd, "I find no fault in this Man." But they were the more fierce, saying, "He stirs up the people, teaching throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee to this place." When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked if the Man were a Galilean. And as soon as he knew that He belonged to Herod's jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem at that time.

Now when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceedingly glad; for he had desired for a long time to see Him, because he had heard many things about Him, and he hoped to see some miracle done by Him. 9 Then he questioned Him with many words, but He answered him nothing.

[b]And the [u]chief[/u] priests and scribes stood and [u]vehemently accused Him[/u][/b]. Then Herod, with his men of war, treated Him with contempt and mocked Him, arrayed Him in a gorgeous robe, and sent Him back to Pilate.



You laid aside Your majesty,
gave up everything for me,
suffered at the hands of those You had created;

You took all my guilt and shame,
when You died and rose again;
now today You reign in heaven and earth exalted.

I really want to worship You, my Lord,
You have won my heart and I am Yours for ever and ever:
I will love You.

You are the only one who died for me,
gave Your life to set me free,
so I lift my voice to You in adoration.



[i]© 1985 Thankyou Music[/i]




[url=http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/you_laid_aside_your_majesty.html]http://www.billysloan.co.uk/songs/you_laid_aside_your_majesty.html[/url]

... the ministry of the saints, through the Spirit.


(NKJV) Luke 23:12 - 25
That very day Pilate and Herod became friends with each other, for previously they had been at enmity with each other.

Then Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people, said to them, "You have brought this Man to me, as one who misleads the people. And indeed, having examined Him in your presence, I have found no fault in this Man concerning those things of which you accuse Him; no, neither did Herod, for I sent you back to him; and indeed nothing deserving of death has been done by Him. I will therefore chastise Him and release Him" (for it was necessary for him to release one to them at the feast).

And they all cried out at once, saying, "Away with this Man, and release to us Barabbas" -- who had been thrown into prison for a certain rebellion made in the city, and for murder. Pilate, therefore, wishing to release Jesus, again called out to them. But they shouted, saying, "Crucify, crucify Him!"

Then he said to them the third time, "Why, what evil has He done? I have found no reason for death in Him. I will therefore chastise Him and let Him go." But they were insistent, demanding with loud voices that He be crucified. [b]And the voices of these men and of the chief priests prevailed.

So Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they requested[/b]. And he released to them the one they requested, who for rebellion and murder had been thrown into prison; but [b]he delivered Jesus to their will[/b].

Mark 10:33
"Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and to the scribes; and they will condemn Him to death and deliver Him to the Gentiles;

Matthew 20:18, 19
"Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and to the scribes; and they will condemn Him to death, and deliver Him to the Gentiles to mock and to scourge and to crucify. And the third day He will rise again."



Jesus shall reign where’er the sun
Does his successive journeys run;
His Kingdom stretch from shore to shore,
Till moons shall wax and wane no more.

For Him shall endless prayer be made,
And praises throng to crown His head;
His Name like sweet perfume shall rise
With every morning sacrifce.

People and realms of every tongue
Dwell on his love with sweetest song;
And infant voices shall proclaim
Their early blessings on his Name.

Blessings abound where’er he reigns:
The prisoner leaps to lose his chains,
The weary find eternal rest,
And all the sons of want are blest.

Where He displays His healing power,
Death and the curse are known no more;
In Him the tribes of Adam boast
More blessings than their father lost.

Let ever creature rise and bring
Peculiar honours to our King,
Angels descend with songs again,
And earth repeat the long Amen.



Tune: Warrington (pipe organ)
[url=http://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/gtogip.htm]http://www.planetkc.com/puritan/Hymns/gtogip.htm[/url]

Tune: Duke Street (Scroll down alphabet to 5th 'J') (piano)
[url=http://www.113.d2g.com/orange-pages/lyrics/umh157.htm]http://www.113.d2g.com/orange-pages/lyrics/umh157.htm[/url]

... strength, and patience, and fellowship through the Holy Spirit.



(NKJV) Luke 23:26 - 33
26 Now as they led Him away, they laid hold of a certain man, Simon a Cyrenian, who was coming from the country, and on him they laid the cross that he might bear it after Jesus. And a great multitude of the people followed Him, and women who also mourned and lamented Him.

But Jesus, turning to them, said, "Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for Me, but weep for yourselves and for your children. For indeed the days are coming in which they will say, 'Blessed are the barren, wombs that never bore, and breasts which never nursed!' Then they will begin to say to the mountains, 'Fall on us!' and to the hills, 'Cover us!' For if they do these things in the green wood, what will be done in the dry?"

There were also two others, criminals, led with Him to be put to death. And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left.



Years I spent in vanity and pride,
[b]Caring not my Lord was crucified,
Knowing not it was for [u]me[/u] He died On Calvary![/b]

[i]Chorus
Mercy there was great, and grace was free;
Pardon there was multiplied to me;
There my burdened soul found liberty At Calvary[/i].

By God's Word at last my I learned;
Then I trembled at the law I'd spurned,
Till my guilty soul imploring turned To Calvary.

[i]Chorus[/i]

Now I've giv'n to Jesus ev'rything,
Now I gladly own Him as my King,
Now my raptured soul can only sing Of Calvary.

[i]Chorus[/i]

Oh, the love that drew salvation's plan!
Oh, the grace that brought it down to man!
Oh, the mighty gulf that God did span at Calvary!

[i]Chorus[/i]


Simple piano accompaniment
[url=http://ingeb.org/spiritua/atcalvar.html]http://ingeb.org/spiritua/atcalvar.html[/url]

Piano variations
[url=http://www.cptryon.org/xpipassio/hymns/atcalvary.html]http://www.cptryon.org/xpipassio/hymns/atcalvary.html[/url]