... my children, and the gentle passing on of Art Katz




Children of the heavenly King,
As ye journey, sweetly sing;
Sing your Savior’s worthy praise,
Glorious in His works and ways.
O, ye banished seed, be glad!
Christ our Advocate is made;
Us to save, our flesh assumes—
Brother to our souls becomes.

Shout, ye little flock, and blest,
You on Jesus’ throne shall rest:
There your seat is now prepared—
There your kingdom and reward.
Lift your eyes, ye sons of light,
Zion’s city is in sight:
There our endless home shall be,
There our Lord we soon shall see.

We are traveling home to God,
In the way the fathers trod;
They are happy now, and we
Soon their happiness shall see.
Fear not, brethren; joyful stand
On the borders of your land;
Jesus Christ, your Father’s Son,
Bids you undismayed go on.

Fear not, brethren; joyful stand
On the borders of your land;
Jesus Christ, your Father’s Son,
Bids you undismayed go on.
Lord, obedient we would go,
Gladly leaving all below;
Only Thou our Leader be;
And we will still follow Thee.



Tune: More Like Jesus
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Galatians 5:26
Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.

Galatians 6: 1 - 5
Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who [i]are[/i] spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. For each one shall bear his own load.

Thank you Father God for Mr. Katz. Thank you God for your total and wonderful grace and mercies, that you astound me with. Your love, your gentleness, your friendship, your wisdom, your peace. And that you saved a bum like me.

... a new (deeper) level of healing and much-needed deliverance



Jesus, keep me near the cross,
There a precious fountain
Free to all, a healing stream
Flows from Calvary’s mountain.

[i]Refrain[/i]
[i]In the cross, in the cross,
Be my glory ever;
Till my raptured soul shall find
Rest beyond the river.[/i]

Near the cross, a trembling soul,
Love and mercy found me;
There the bright and morning star
Sheds its beams around me.

[i]Refrain[/i]

Near the cross! O Lamb of God,
Bring its scenes before me;
Help me walk from day to day,
With its shadows o’er me.

[i]Refrain[/i]

Near the cross I’ll watch and wait
Hoping, trusting ever,
Till I reach the golden strand,
Just beyond the river.

[i]Refrain[/i]



[i]Fanny Crosby[/i]


Tune: Near the Cross
[url=http://ccel.org/cceh/0003/x000351.htm]http://ccel.org/cceh/0003/x000351.htm[/url]

[url=http://www.hymnal.net/Hymns/Hymnal/midi/e1059_i.mid]http://www.hymnal.net/Hymns/Hymnal/midi/e1059_i.mid[/url]

[url=http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh301.sht]http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh301.sht[/url]



Galatians 6:6
Let him who is taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches.

... again speaking to me from His written word



Thy hand, O God, has guided
Thy flock from age to age;
The wondrous tale is written,
Full clear, on every page;
Our fathers owned Thy goodness,
And we their deeds record;
And both of this bear witness,
“One Church, one Faith, one Lord.”

Thy heralds brought glad tidings,
To greatest, as to least;
They bade men rise, and hasten
To share the great King’s feast;
And this was all their teaching,
In every deed and word,
To all alike proclaiming,
“One Church, one Faith, one Lord.”

When shadows thick were falling,
And all seemed sunk in night,
Thou, Lord, didst send Thy servants,
Thy chosen sons of light.
On them and on Thy people
Thy plenteous grace was poured,
And this was still their message:
“One Church, one Faith, one Lord.”

Through many a day of darkness,
Through many a scene of strife,
The faithful few fought bravely,
To guard the nation’s life,
Their Gospel of redemption,
Sin pardoned, man restored,
Was all in this enfolded,
“One Church, one Faith, one Lord.”

And we, shall we be faithless?
Shall hearts fail, hands hang down?
Shall we evade the conflict,
And cast away our crown?
Not so: in God’s deep counsels
Some better thing is stored:
We will maintain, unflinching,
“One Church, one Faith, one Lord.”

Thy mercy will not fail us,
Nor leave Thy work undone;
With Thy right hand to help us,
The victory shall be won;
And then, by men and angels,
Thy Name shall be adored,
And this shall be their anthem,
“One Church, one Faith, one Lord.”



Tune: Thorn­bu­ry
[url=http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/h/o/thoghagu.htm]http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/h/o/thoghagu.htm[/url]

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Galatians 6:7 - 9
Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.

For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.

And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.

... the work of His Spirit to reveal truth to me




Come, let us to the Lord our God
With contrite hearts return;
Our God is gracious, nor will leave
The desolate to mourn.

His voice commands the tempest forth
And stills the stormy wave;
And though His arm be strong to smite,
’Tis also strong to save.

Long hath the night of sorrow reigned,
The dawn shall bring us light;
God shall appear, and we shall rise
With gladness in His sight.

Our hearts, if God we seek to know,
Shall know Him, and rejoice;
His coming like the morn shall be,
Like morning songs His voice.

As dew upon the tender herb
Diffusing fragrance round,
As show’rs that usher in the spring,
And cheer the thirsty ground.

So shall His presence bless our souls,
And shed a joyful light;
That hallowed morn shall chase away
The sorrows of the night.


[i]Paraphrased ... Deu 32 + Psa 30, 34, 51, 57, 133[/i]


Tune: Kilmarnock
[url=http://ccel.org/cceh/0003/x000390.htm]http://ccel.org/cceh/0003/x000390.htm[/url]

[url=http://www.hymnal.net/Hymns/Hymnal/midi/e0297_i.mid]http://www.hymnal.net/Hymns/Hymnal/midi/e0297_i.mid[/url]

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Galatians 6:10
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

... His work in my heart and mind



Sing to the Lord a joyful song,
Lift up your hearts, your voices raise;
To us His gracious gifts belong,
To Him our songs of love and praise.

For life and love, for rest and food,
For daily help and nightly care,
Sing to the Lord, for He is good,
And praise His Name, for it is fair.

For strength to those who on Him wait,
His truth to prove, His will to do,
Praise ye our God, for He is great,
Trust in His Name, for it is true.

For joys untold, that from above
Cheer those who love His sweet employ,
Sing to our God, for He is love,
Exalt His Name, for it is joy.

For He is Lord of Heav’n and earth,
Whom angels serve and saints adore,
The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
To Whom be praise forevermore.



Tune: Gonfalon Royal
[url=http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/t/t127b.html]http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/t/t127b.html[/url]




Galatians 6:11
See with what large letters I have written to you with my own hand!

... encouraging my heart in large ways and little ways



The Lord’s my Shepherd, I’ll not want.
He makes me down to lie
In pastures green; He leadeth me
The quiet waters by.

My soul He doth restore again;
And me to walk doth make
Within the paths of righteousness,
Even for His own Name’s sake.

Yea, though I walk in death’s dark vale,
Yet will I fear no ill;
For Thou art with me, and Thy rod
And staff, me comfort, still.

My table Thou hast furnishèd
In presence of my foes;
My head Thou dost with oil anoint,
And my cup overflows.

Goodness and mercy all my life
Shall surely follow me;
And in God’s house forevermore
My dwelling place shall be.



Tune: Wiltshire
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Tune: Orlington (repeat 3rd line of words)
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Galatians 6:12 - 14
As many as desire to make a good showing in the flesh, these [i]would[/i] compel you to be circumcised, only that they may not suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.

For not even those who are circumcised keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may boast in your flesh.

But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.

... patience



How good is the God we adore,
Our faithful unchangeable Friend!
His love is as great as His power,
And knows neither measure nor end!

’Tis Jesus the First and the Last,
Whose Spirit shall Guide us safe home,
We’ll praise Him for all that is past,
And trust Him for all that’s to come.



Tune: Celeste ... could be sung faster... :-)
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Galatians 6:15 - 18
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but a new creation.

And as many as walk according to this rule, peace and mercy [i]be[/i] upon them, and upon the Israel of God.

From now on let no one trouble me, for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus.

Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [i]be[/i] with your spirit. Amen.

... walking with me




I lift my heart to Thee, Savior divine;
For Thou art all to me, and I am Thine;
Is there on earth a closer bond than this,
That my Belovèd’s mine, and I am His?
Is there on earth a closer bond than this,
That my Belovèd’s mine, and I am His?

Thine am I by all ties; but chiefly Thine,
That through Thy sacrifice Thou, Lord, art mine.
By thine own cords of love, so sweetly wound,
Around me, I to Thee am closely bound.
By thine own cords of love, so sweetly wound,
Around me, I to Thee am closely bound.

To Thee, Thou bleeding Lamb, I all things owe—
All that I have, and am, and all I know.
All that I have is now no longer mine,
And I am not mine own; Lord, I am Thine.
All that I have is now no longer mine,
And I am not mine own; Lord, I am Thine.

How can I, Lord, withhold life’s brightest hour
From Thee; or gathered gold, or any power?
Why should I keep one precious thing from Thee;
When Thou hast giv’n Thine own dear self for me?
Why should I keep one precious thing from Thee;
When Thou hast giv’n Thine own dear self for me?

I pray Thee, Savior, keep me in Thy love,
Until death’s holy sleep shall me remove
To that fair realm where, sin and sorrow o’er,
Thou and Thine own are one forevermore.
To that fair realm where, sin and sorrow o’er,
Thou and Thine own are one forevermore.



Tune: Yorkshire
[url=http://ccel.org/cceh/0002/x000264.htm]http://ccel.org/cceh/0002/x000264.htm[/url]




Ephesians 1:4
... He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love,

... encouraging me



Burn, fire of God, my ransomed soul possessing;
Pure fire Thou art, and I would dwell in Thee;
Light of my life, true source of ev'ry blessing,
Grant all my days one holy flame to be.
Light of my life, true source of ev'ry blessing,
Grant all my days one holy flame to be.

Burn, fire of God, Thy grace and glory knowing,
My cleansed heart, shall be all fire within;
Love all-contraining, tenderness o'erflowing,
One kindling passion, other lives to win.
Love all-contraining, tenderness o'erflowing,
One kindling passion, other lives to win.

Burn, fire of God, Thy cloven tongues bestowing,
Baptising me with heav'nly energy,
Touched with live coals, from off Thine altar glowing,
My purged lips shall speak alone of Thee.
Touched with live coals, from off Thine altar glowing,
My purged lips shall speak alone of Thee.

Burn, fire of God, with seven-fold refining,
Till, mirrored from my deeps, Thine eyes shall see,
In purest gold, Thy perfect image, shining,
Thy Christ, revealed in clear irradiancy.
In purest gold, Thy perfect image, shining,
Thy Christ, revealed in clear irradiancy.

Burn, fire of God, by Thine own love transcending,
Let all I hold be Thine, and Thine alone!
Heart, mind and will, a sacrifice ascending,
Consumed by fire, from out Thy fiery throne.
Heart, mind and will, a sacrifice ascending,
Consumed by fire, from out Thy fiery throne.



Tune: Findlandia
[url=http://ingeb.org/spiritua/bestillm.html]http://ingeb.org/spiritua/bestillm.html[/url]

[url=http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/e/bestill.htm]http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/e/bestill.htm[/url]




Psalm 19:1 - 6
The heavens declare the glory of God;
And the firmament shows His handiwork.
Day unto day utters speech,
And night unto night reveals knowledge.
[i]There is[/i] no speech nor language
[i]Where[/i] their voice is not heard.
Their line has gone out through all the earth,
And their words to the end of the world.
In them He has set a tabernacle for the sun,
Which [i]is[/i] like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber,
[i]And[/i] rejoices like a strong man to run its race.
Its rising [i]is[/i] from one end of heaven,
And its circuit to the other end;
And there is nothing hidden from its heat.