... being able to grow into a holy temple for His habitation, with brothers and sisters in Christ



Search me, O God,
And know my heart today;
Try me, O Savior,
Know my thoughts, I pray.
See if there be
Some wicked way in me;
Cleanse me from every sin
And set me free.

I praise Thee, Lord,
For cleansing me from sin;
Fulfill Thy Word,
And make me pure within.
Fill me with fire
Where once I burned with shame;
Grant my desire
To magnify Thy Name.

Lord, take my life,
And make it wholly Thine;
Fill my poor heart
With Thy great love divine.
Take all my will,
My passion, self and pride;
I now surrender, Lord
In me abide.

O Holy Ghost,
Revival comes from Thee;
Send a revival,
Start the work in me.
Thy Word declares
Thou wilt supply our need;
For blessings now,
O Lord, I humbly plead.




Tune: Maori
[url=http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/e/searchme.htm]http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/e/searchme.htm[/url]



[b][size=small][color=006699][font=Courier New]1 John 3:8

He who sins is of the devil,

for the devil has sinned

from the beginning.


For this purpose the Son of God

was manifested, that He might destroy

the works of the devil.[/font][/color][/size][/b]

...providing for and taking care of me in practical ways, way beyond what I could fix for myself. Hallelujah!



King of glory, Soul of bliss, Alleluia!
Everlasting life is this, Alleluia!
Thee to know, Thy power to prove, Alleluia!
Thus to sing and thus to love, Alleluia!

Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!
Unto Christ, our heavenly King, Alleluia!
Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!
Sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia!

But the pains that He endured, Alleluia!
Our salvation have procured, Alleluia!
Now above the sky He’s King, Alleluia!
Where the angels ever sing. Alleluia!

Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!
Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!
Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia!
Suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!


Tune: Easter Hymn
[url=http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/c/t/ctlrisen.htm]http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/c/t/ctlrisen.htm[/url]

[url=http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/j/j038.html]http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/j/j038.html[/url]




[b][size=small][color=006699][font=Courier New]1 John 3:9

Whoever has been born of God does not sin,

for His seed remains in him;

and he can not sin,

because he has been born of God. [/font][/color][/size][/b]

.... His love to me as shown by the saints here



[b][size=small][color=006699][font=Courier New]1 John 3:10

In this the children of God and

the children of the devil are manifest:

Whoever does not practice righteousness

is not of God, nor [is] he who does not

love his brother. [/font][/color][/size][/b]



Jesus bids us shine
With a pure, clear light,
Like a little candle
Burning in the night.
In this world of darkness
So let us shine—
You in your small corner,
And I in mine.

Jesus bids us shine,
First of all for Him;
Well He sees and knows it,
If our light grows dim.
He looks down from Heaven
To see us shine—
You in your small corner,
And I in mine.

Jesus bids us shine,
Then, for all around;
Many kinds of darkness
In the world are found—
Sin and want and sorrow;
So we must shine—
You in your small corner,
And I in mine.



[url=http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/b/jbushine.htm]http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/b/jbushine.htm[/url]

... showing me more about Himself, His power and His word, through His amazing ability to speak to a heart and mind through His Spirit




Great God of wonders! All Thy ways
Are matchless, Godlike and divine;
But the fair glories of Thy grace
More Godlike and unrivaled shine,
Who is a pardoning God like Thee?
Or who has grace so rich and free?

Crimes of such horror to forgive,
Such guilty, daring worms to spare;
This is Thy grand prerogative,
And none shall in the honor share,
Who is a pardoning God like Thee?
Or who has grace so rich and free?

Angels and men, resign your claim
To pity, mercy, love and grace:
These glories crown Jehovah’s Name
With an incomparable glaze
Who is a pardoning God like Thee?
Or who has grace so rich and free?

In wonder lost, with trembling joy,
We take the pardon of our God:
Pardon for crimes of deepest dye,
A pardon bought with Jesus’ blood,
Who is a pardoning God like Thee?
Or who has grace so rich and free?

O may this strange, this matchless grace,
This Godlike miracle of love,
Fill the whole earth with grateful praise,
And all th’angelic choirs above,
Who is a pardoning God like Thee?
Or who has grace so rich and free?



Tune: St Catherine
[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0001/000143a.mid]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0001/000143a.mid[/url]

[url=http://www.opc.org/books/TH/old/Blue487.html]http://www.opc.org/books/TH/old/Blue487.html[/url]



[b][size=small][color=006699][font=Courier New]1 John 3:11, 12

For this is the message that you heard

from the beginning, that we should

love one another, not as Cain

who was of the wicked one and murdered

his brother. And why did he murder him?

Because his works were evil

and his brother's righteous. [/font][/color][/size][/b]

... speaking to me from His written word, and encouraging me with practical help and progress



All for Jesus! All for Jesus!
All my being's ransomed pow'rs;
All my thoughts and words and doings,
All my days and all my hours.
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.


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


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


Since mine eyes were fixed on Jesus,
I've lost sight of all beside-
So enchained my spirit's vision,
Looking at the Crucified.
All for Jesus! All for Jesus!
Looking at the Crucified.
All for Jesus! All for Jesus!
Looking at the Crucified.


Oh, what wonder! How amazing!
Jesus, glorious King of kings,
Deigns to call me His beloved,
Lets me rest beneath His wings.
All for Jesus! All for Jesus!
Resting now beneath His wings.
All for Jesus! All for Jesus!
Resting now beneath His wings.



Alternative non-traditional tune for this hymn
[url=http://www.hymnal.net/Hymns/Hymnal/midi/e0405_i.mid]http://www.hymnal.net/Hymns/Hymnal/midi/e0405_i.mid[/url]

Tune: All for Jesus or Wycliff (Stainer)
[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0004/x000485.htm]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0004/x000485.htm[/url]

Alternative traditional tune for this hymn
[url=http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/a/l/l/allforje.htm]http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/a/l/l/allforje.htm[/url]




[b][size=small][color=006699][font=Courier New]1 John 3:13

Do not marvel, my brethren, if

the world hates you.[/font][/color][/size][/b]

... His kindness in providing for practical matters which were beyond me



My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine;
For Thee all the follies of sin I resign.
My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou;
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.

I love Thee because Thou has first loved me,
And purchased my pardon on Calvary’s tree.
I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow;
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.

I’ll love Thee in life, I will love Thee in death,
And praise Thee as long as Thou lendest me breath;
And say when the death dew lies cold on my brow,
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.

In mansions of glory and endless delight,
I’ll ever adore Thee in heaven so bright;
I’ll sing with the glittering crown on my brow;
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.



Tune: Gordon
[url=http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/m/j/mjesusil.htm]http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/m/j/mjesusil.htm[/url]

[url=http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh172.sht]http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh172.sht[/url]



[b][size=small][color=006699][font=Courier New]1 John 3:14

We know that we have passed from death

to life, because we love the brethren.


He who does not love his brother

abides in death.[/font][/color][/size][/b]

... speaking to me from His written word - every day - always surprising and blessing ....! Alleluia!



Praise the Lord: ye heavens, adore Him;
Praise Him, angels in the height.
Sun and moon, rejoice before Him;
Praise Him, all ye stars of light.
[b]Praise the Lord, for He hath spoken;
Worlds His mighty voice obeyed.
Laws which never shall be broken
For their guidance He hath made.

Praise the Lord, for He is glorious;
Never shall His promise fail.
God hath made His saints victorious;
Sin and death shall not prevail.
Praise the God of our salvation;
Hosts on high, His power proclaim.
Heaven and earth and all creation,
Laud and magnify His Name.

Worship, honor, glory, blessing,
Lord, we offer unto Thee.
Young and old, Thy praise expressing,
In glad homage bend the knee.
All the saints in heaven adore Thee;
We would bow before Thy throne.
As Thine angels serve before Thee,
So on earth Thy will be done[/b].



Tune: Faben (and alternatives)
[url=http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/p/t/pthelyeh.htm]http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/p/t/pthelyeh.htm[/url]

Tune: Austria
[url=http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/p/p087.html]http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/p/p087.html[/url]




[b][size=small][color=006699][font=Courier New]1 John 3:15

Whoever hates his brother is a murderer

and you know that no murderer

has eternal life

abiding in him.[/font][/color][/size][/b]

... never doubting my word to Him, and taking me up on the strength of it, just as we can take Him up on the strength of His 8-)



King of glory, King of peace,
I will love Thee;
And that love may never cease,
I will move Thee.
Thou hast granted my request,
Thou hast heard me;
Thou didst note my working breast,
Thou hast spared me.

Wherefore with my utmost art
I will sing Thee,
And the cream of all my heart
I will bring Thee.
Though my sins against me cried,
Thou alone didst clear me;
And alone, when they replied,
Thou didst hear me.

Seven whole days, not one in seven,
I will praise Thee;
In my heart, though not in Heaven,
I can raise Thee.
Small it is, in this poor sort
To enroll Thee:
E’en eternity’s too short
To extol Thee.


[i]George Herbert[/i]



Tune: Gwalchmai
[url=http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/k/g/kglokpea.htm]http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/k/g/kglokpea.htm[/url]



[b][size=small][color=006699][font=Courier New]1 John 3:16

By this we know love,

because He laid down His life for us.


And we also ought to lay down our lives

for the brethren.[/font][/color][/size][/b]

... graciously lifting and leading me



God of grace and God of glory,
On Thy people pour Thy power.
Crown Thine ancient church’s story,
Bring her bud to glorious flower.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
For the facing of this hour,
For the facing of this hour.

Lo! the hosts of evil ’round us,
Scorn Thy Christ, assail His ways.
From the fears that long have bound us,
Free our hearts to faith and praise.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
For the living of these days,
For the living of these days.

Cure Thy children’s warring madness,
Bend our pride to Thy control.
Shame our wanton selfish gladness,
Rich in things and poor in soul.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
Lest we miss Thy kingdom’s goal,
Lest we miss Thy kingdom’s goal.

Set our feet on lofty places,
Gird our lives that they may be,
Armored with all Christ-like graces,
In the fight to set men free.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
That we fail not man nor Thee,
That we fail not man nor Thee.

Save us from weak resignation,
To the evils we deplore.
Let the search for Thy salvation,
Be our glory evermore.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
Serving Thee Whom we adore,
Serving Thee Whom we adore.



Tune: Cwm Rhondda
[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0002/x000202.htm]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0002/x000202.htm[/url]

[url=http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/g/o/godgrace.htm]http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/g/o/godgrace.htm[/url]



[b][size=small][color=006699][font=Courier New]1 John 3:17

But whoever has this world's goods,

and sees his brother in need,

and shuts up his heart from him,

how

does the love of God abide in him?[/font][/color][/size][/b]

... godly anxiety leading to sleeplessness



O Jesus, I have promised to serve Thee to the end;
Be Thou forever near me, my Master and my Friend;
I shall not fear the battle if Thou art by my side,
Nor wander from the pathway if Thou wilt be my Guide.

O let me feel Thee near me! The world is ever near;
I see the sights that dazzle, the tempting sounds I hear;
My foes are ever near me, around me and within;
But Jesus, draw Thou nearer, and shield my soul from sin.

O let me hear Thee speaking in accents clear and still,
Above the storms of passion, the murmurs of self will.
O speak to reassure me, to hasten or control;
O speak, and make me listen, Thou Guardian of my soul.

O Jesus, Thou hast promised to all who follow Thee
That where Thou art in glory there shall Thy servant be.
And Jesus, I have promised to serve Thee to the end;
O give me grace to follow, my Master and my Friend.

O let me see Thy footprints, and in them plant mine own;
My hope to follow duly is in Thy strength alone.
O guide me, call me, draw me, uphold me to the end;
And then in Heaven receive me, my Savior and my Friend.


Tune: Angel's Story
[url=http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/j/ojihprom.htm]http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/j/ojihprom.htm[/url]

Various tunes
[url=http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/o/o309.html]http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/o/o309.html[/url]

Tune: Missionary Hymn
[url=http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0007/x000798.htm]http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0007/x000798.htm[/url]




[b][size=small][color=006699][font=Courier New]1 John 3:18

My little children, let us

not love in word

or in tongue, but

in deed and in truth. [/font][/color][/size][/b]