ROCK OF AGES, cleft for me,

Let me hide myself in Thee;

Let the water and the blood,

From Thy riven side which flowed,

Be of sin the double cure,

Cleanse me from its guilt and power.

 

Not the labour of my hands

Can fulfil Thy law’s demands;

Could my zeal no respite know,

Could my tears forever flow,

All for sin could not atone:

Thou must save, and Thou alone.

 

Nothing in my hand I bring,

Simply to Thy cross I cling;

Naked, come to Thee for dress;

Helpless, look to Thee for grace;

Foul, I to the fountain fly:

Wash me, Saviour, or I die.

 

While I draw this fleeting breath,

When mine eyes shall close in death,

When I soar to worlds unknown,

See Thee on Thy judgement throne,

Rock of ages, cleft for me,

Let me hide myself in Thee.

   Augustus Montague Toplady

HOW LOVELY ON THE MOUNTAINS are the feet of Him

Who brings good news, good news,

Proclaiming peace, announcing news of happiness,

Our God reigns, our God reigns.

Our God reigns, our God reigns,

Our God reigns, our God reigns.

 

You watchmen lift your voices joyfully asone,

Shout for your King, your King.

See eye to eye the Lord restoring Zion:

Your God reigns, your God reigns!

 

Waste places of Jerusalem break forth with joy,

We are redeemed, redeemed.

The Lord has saved and comforted His people:

Your God reigns, your God reigns!

 

Ends of the earth, see the salvation of your God,

Jesus is Lord, is Lord.

Before the nations He has bared His holy arm:

Your God reigns, your God reigns!

Leonard E. Smith Jnr.

AS THE DEER pants for the water,

So my soul longs after You.

You alone are my heart’s desire

And I long to worship You.

 

You alone are my strength, my shield,

To You alone may my spirit yield.

You alone are my heart’s desire

And I long to worship You.

 

I want You more than gold or silver,

Only You can satisfy.

You alone are the real joy-giver

And the apple of my eye.

 

You’re my Friend and You are my Brother,

Even though You are a King.

I love You more than any other,

So much more than anything.

Martin J. Nystrom.

GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH,

Pilgrim through this barren land;

I am weak, but Thou art mighty,

Hold me with Thy powerful hand:

Bread of heaven, Bread of heaven,

Feed me now and ever more,

Feed me now and ever more.

 

Open Thou the crystal fountain

Whence the healing stream doth flow;

Let the fiery, cloudy pillar

Lead me all my journey through:

Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer,

Be Thou still my strength and shield,

Be Thou still my strength and shield.

 

When I tread the verge of Jordan

Bid my anxious fears subside;

Death of death, and hell’s destruction,

Land me safe on Canaan’s side:

Songs of praises, songs of praises,

I will ever give to Thee,

I will ever give to Thee.

William Williams.
Contributors:   Revd Mike Bisset, Mary Lee, Robert Walpole, Roger Edwards, Jean Stables, Marie Knight
Production:   David Carter