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Verse 1
Let the Church find rest in Christ
when we cannot compare
to all the pomp and circumstance
that echoes in this world.
Let your glory shine in lives of true humility.
We hold onto your promise:
your grace is all we need.
Verse 2
Let the church find rest in Christ
when those who boast proclaim
a gospel other than the one
that glorifies your name.
May your fame resound in prayer,
in service left unseen.
We hold onto your promise:
your grace is all we need.
Verse 3
Let the church find rest in Christ,
whatever life may bring.
Our weakness sends us to the cross,
the power of our King.
Others hope in human strength
to earn their victory.
We hold onto your promise:
your grace is all we need.
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Praise ye the Lord: with all my heart
I will God's praise declare,
In the company of the just
with all assembled there.
His hands' works all are truth and right;
All his commands are sure:
And, done in truth and uprightness
They evermore endure.
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow
Praise God, all creatures here below
Praise God, above all heavenly hosts
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost
The Lord provideth food for all
Who truly do him fear;
And evermore his covenant
He in his mind will bear.
He to his chosen people sent
Redemption by his pow'r;
His covenant he did command
To be forevermore.
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow
Praise God, all creatures here below
Praise God, above all heavenly hosts
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost
His name alone most holy is
In fear to be adored.
Of wisdom the beginning is
To truly fear the Lord.
(words adapted from The Psalter of the United Presbyterian Church of North America, 1887 ed and Doxology)
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Refrain
Do not fret because of the wicked
Do not be envious of those who do wrong
For they will soon fade like grass
and be counted among the loss
Verse 1
Trust in the Lord and do good
so you will live in the land and enjoy His peace
Take delight in the Lord and he will give
the desires of your heart, the desires for what you need
Yet a little while…(refrain)
Verse 2
Commit your way to the Lord
and he will act and you will not fall
He will make your freedom shine like the light
He will not forsake his faithful ones
Yet a little while…(refrain)
Verse 3
Be still before the Lord, and wait
Refrain from anger, put away your wrath
For blessed are you who make peace
and the meek will inherit the land
Yet a little while
Yet a little while…(refrain)
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A Little Less God (live)
05:56
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You are not a god who delivers me from evil
(in the sense you never let it come my way).
The Holy God who had part the seas,
had drowned the Pharaoh's armies,
still allows me to get hurt along the way.
If I could create a god,
I'd never let him let me feel pain.
You are not a god who is all loving
(in the sense that you're okay with whatever I do).
It took a while to understand:
there is a way, there is a plan,
and you'll guide me through the lies till I find Truth.
But if I could create a god,
I'd never let him tell me what to do.
Refrain
If I could create a god that I could understand,
it would not be you. It'd be less complicated,
at least a little nicer, a little open minded
or at least a little more like me
and a little less god.
You are not a god who lays down the law
(in the sense that you expect constant perfection).
I fall into my vice, and when
I finally get back up again,
you bring me correction with affection.
But if I could create a god,
I'd never let him say I had one imperfection. (Refrain)
Refrain 2
If I could create a god that I could understand,
it would not be you. It'd be less complicated,
at least a little nicer, a little open minded
or at least a little more like me.
But I can't create you, God, and I don't understand
everything you are, but I know enough to know that
you're a little more loving, a little more understanding,
a little more involved than is comfortable sometimes.
You're a little more patient, a little more forgiving
when I try to make a god like me
and see: I need a little more God.
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You, o Lord have power to heal and you will quickly aid;
For you, our Savior, deeply feel the stripes upon us laid -
You who were wounded by the rod, uplifted in the hand of God
You, O Lord, have power to heal and you will quickly aid
Quickly send your help, we pray, to him who ailing lies,
That from his place of illness may with thankful heart arise
Through prayers which all availing find Your ear, O lover of mankind
You, O Lord, have power to heal and you will quickly aid
Blinded are our weary eyes and all are held in night;
but like the blind who daily cries, we cry to You for light
In penitence, O Christ we pray, give us the radiant light of day
You, O Lord, have power to heal and you will quickly aid
You, O Lord, have power to heal and you will quickly aid
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Is This Grace? (live)
06:15
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They say that I inspire, that I’m a blessing
Yet their praise puts me to shame
For how can healing words come from unholy lips?
How can the blind and the dumb lead the lame?
But maybe there is more to this
maybe this is more than me
How can you still use me
After I’ve allowed myself to be used by everyone else?
How can you still choose me
When I made the choice to ignore the still small voice in my heart?
How can you still want me
When there has to be a thousand faithful ones to take my place?
Is this real? A final warning? Or a mistake?
Is this grace?
The God of Israel, the God of Jacob
The God of the redeemed and the liars
Is that who I am? Is that who you call me
As I run head first into the fire
But maybe there is more to this
And maybe this is more than me
How can you still use me
After I’ve allowed myself to be used by everyone else?
How can you still choose me
When I made the choice to ignore the still small voice in my heart?
How can you still want me
When there has to be a thousand faithful ones to take my place?
Is this real? A final warning? Or a mistake?
Is this grace?
I have unholy lips
I have a cheating heart
I have a liars tongue
I have nothing (4x)
How can you still use me
After I’ve allowed myself to be used by everyone else?
How can you still choose me
When I made the choice to ignore the still small voice in my heart?
How can you still want me
When there has to be a thousand faithful ones to take my place?
Is this real? A final warning? Or a mistake?
Is this grace?
credits
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Psalm 84 (live)
04:45
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words adapted from Psalm 84, melody by Elise Massa
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Be merciful to us, O Lord, be merciful.
Our refuge is in you; you hold our life.
In the shadow of your wings, we find our shelter
until the time of trial has gone by.
For you will come to save us.
Your love, it will endure.
This darkness will surround us no more.
We will awake the dawn as we declare your praise!
Here we have found our hope in Jesus' holy name.
Exalt yourself, O God, above the heaven's skies,
and over all the earth, the people of this world
will see your glory shine!
You vindicate your cause, our Great Defender,
by sending forth your faithfulness and love.
When we find ourselves oppressed, you are our fortress,
And from your mighty hand, salvation comes!
For on the cross, you saved us,
and rose up from the grave.
The power of darkness ended that day.
So we awaken the dawn as we declare your praise!
Here we have found our hope in Jesus' holy name.
Exalt yourself, O God, above the heaven's skies,
and over all the earth, the people of this world
will see your glory shine!
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Elise Massa Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Elise Massa is a singer-songwriter and director of music & worship arts in Pittsburgh, PA.
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