Fairest Lord Jesus/My Only Crown

Fairest Lord Jesus

Ruler of all nature

Oh, Thou of God and man the Son

Thee will I cherish

Thee will I honor

Thou my soul's glory, joy and crown

Fair are the meadows

Fairer still the woodlands,

Robed in blooming garb of spring

Jesus you're fairer

Jesus you're purer,

Who makes the woeful heart to sing

My only crown is knowing You

And to be found in You my only glory

And on that day, I will bow down

And bring to You my only crown

Thee will I cherish

Thee will I honor

Thou my soul's glory, joy and crown

The Love of God

Emmanuel

You're with me surely closer than I can say

I know Thee well

I'm hidden shadowed under Your wings always

And oh, where else can I turn but to the Love of God

In brokenness

I know You hold me safe in redemption's arms

And I confess

You alone restore me, leading me to Your heart

Because when all else fails, all we need to do is to turn to Him. And no matter how painful the journey will be, how arduous the journey may be, He is there to give us the strength we need to pull through each day and ultimately, emerge victorious and triumphant in Him. Because God has His plans for us, but they will only be executed in His own way and at His own special time. Since we are not in control, as we wait, let's take heart and dwell in His awesome love, and pull through each day with Him holding our hands. He will never let go of our hands, never. So let's not let go of His =)

I know who holds tomorrow

I don't know about tomorrow;

I just live from day to day.

I don't borrow from its sunshine

For its skies may turn to grey.

II don't worry o'er the future,

For I know what Jesus said.

And today I'll walk beside Him,

For He knows what lies ahead.

Many things about tomorrow

I don't seem to understand

But I know who holds tomorrow

And I know who holds my hand.

Every step is getting brighter

As the golden stairs I climb;

Every burden's getting lighter,

Every cloud is silver-lined.

There the sun is always shining,

There no tear will dim the eye;

At the ending of the rainbow

Where the mountains touch the sky.

I don't know about tomorrow;

It may bring me poverty

But the one who feeds the sparrow,

Is the one who stands by me.

And the path that is my portion

May be through the flame or flood;

But His presence goes before me

And I'm covered with His blood.

Because I don't know about tomorrow, there are many things about tomorrow that I don't understand. But one thing I know for sure, that He knows about tomorrow and that He will hold my hand whether it rains or shines. Because He loves us and is faithful that way. =)

The Power of Your Name

Surely children weren't made for the streets

And fathers were not made to leave

Surely this isn't how it should be

Let Your kingdom come

Surely nations were not made for war

Or the broken meant to be ignored

Surely this just can't be what You saw

Let Your Kingdom come here in my heart

And I will live to carry Your compassion

To love a work that's broken

To be Your hands and feet

And I will give with the life that I've been given

And go beyond religion

To see the world be changed

By the power of Your name

The power of Your name

Surely life wasn't made to regret

And the lost were not made to forget

Surely faith without action is dead

Let Your Kingdom come, Lord, break this heart

And I will live to carry Your compassion

To love a work that's broken

TO be Your hands and feet

And I will give with the life that I've been given

And go beyond religion

To see the world be changed

By the power of Your name

The power of Your name

Jesus, Your name is a shelter for the hurting

Your name is a refuge for the weak

Only Your name can redeem the undeserving

Jesus, Your name holds everything I need

And I will live to carry Your compassion,

To love the world that's broken

To be Your hands and feet

And I will give with the life that I've been given

And go beyond religion to see the world be changed

By the power of Your name

He touched me

Shackled by a heavy burden,

'Neath a load of guilt and shame.

Then the hand of Jesus touched me,

And now I am no longer the same.

He touched me, Oh He touched me,

And oh the joy that floods my soul!

Something happened and now I know,

He touched me and made me whole.

Since I met this blessed Saviour,

Since He cleansed and made me whole,

I will never cease to praise Him,

I'll shout it while eternity rolls.

He touched me, Oh He touched me,

And oh the joy that floods my soul!

Something happened and now I know

He touched me and made me whole.

El Shaddai

El Shaddai, El Shaddai

El-Elyon na Adonai

Age to age You're still the same,

By the power of the name.

El Shaddai, El Shaddai

Erkahmka na Adonai

We will praise and lift You high

El Shaddai.

Through Your love and through the ram,

You saved the son of Abraham;

Through the power of Your hand,

Turned the sea into dry land.

To the outcast on her knees,

You were the God who really sees,

And by Your might,

You set Your children free.

El Shaddai, El Shaddai,

El-Elyon na Adonai

Age to age You're still the same,

By the power of the name.

El Shaddai, El Shaddai,

Erkahmka na Adonai,

We will praise and lift You high

El Shaddai

Through the years You made it clear,

That the time of Christ was near,

Though the people couldn't see

What Messiah ought to be.

Though Your Word contained the plan,

They just would not understand

Your most awesome work was done

Through the frailty of Your Son.

El Shaddai, El Shaddai,

El-Elyon na Adonai,

Age to age You're still the same,

By the power of the name.

El Shaddai, El Shaddai,

Erkahmka na Adonai,

I will praise You till I die,

El Shaddai.

The hebrew words, "El Shaddai, El yonna Adonai, Er kham ka na Adonai" mean "God Almighty, God in the highest, Lord. We will love You, Oh, Lord"

His works never fails to amaze me.

Because He is unchanging

Because He is faithful

Because He is loving

Because He is merciful

Because He never fails to hold my hand and guide me through

El Shaddai, El Shaddai, El yonna Adonai, Er Kam ka na Adonai =)

He understands my tears

It's hard to believe He still loves me

Knowing how wrong I have been

When all I can say is I'm sorry

And all I can feel is my sin

He understands, when all I can do is cry

He feels the hurt that on one can see down inside

And when the words get in the way

I know He still hears

For He understands my tears

You may not believe that I'm broken

For all you can see is my smile

Oh, but He hears the heart that's unspoken

And He gives me strength thru each trial

He understands, when all I can do is cry

He feels the hurt that no one can see down inside

And when the words get in the way

I know he still hears

For he understands my tears

OH and when the words get in the way

I know He still hears

For He understands when no one else can

He Understands my tears

This week has been a very tiring one. I was pretty frustrated with myself because I wanted to be productive at work. But I've been feeling very very tired everyday and I just kept falling asleep during work, which I thought was very bad! And I didn't know what to do because I tried sleeping early but I still felt tired anyway. So that very night, I just burst into tears. Because I didn't know what else to do and I was pretty restless even at work. All I could do was to put on a smile and pretend that all was fine. I know I was being very dramatic and all, but I guess that's just me when I'm exhausted. All i wanted was rest and rest but the cycle did not stop. But thank God for understanding my tears. Because when there's no way, He made a way. When no one understood, He understood and even held my hands to guide me through the rough spot. Thank God that after that very night, I didn't have much time to fall asleep at all because I was pretty much busy with training in the lab and all. And the adrenaline rush from lab pretty much gave me the energy that I need. Yup, I may be tired, but still, I felt good. Thank God for His strength and peace! =)

It is well with my soul / The river's gonna keep on rolling

When peace like a river attendeth my soul
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot thou hast taught me to say

It is well, it is well with my soul

You can tell someone you love'em

From the bottom of your heart

And believe that it's the truest thing you've known

And even if you never break the promises you make

The river's gonna keep on rolling on

ANd if you haven't got a dollar

Not a penny to your name

Somebody's gonna miss you when you're gone

And if even if you never find

Just a little peace of mind

The river's gonna keep on rolling on

Keep on rollin' to the ocean

Keep on rollin' to the sea

Keep on rollin' till the love we need

Washes over you and me

God's love is like a river

At every turn and every bend

And faith in Him will turn your heart around

'Cause even though we sin,

There's forgiveness in the end

And the river's gonna keep on rollin' on

Keep on rollin' to the ocean

Keep on rollin' to the sea

Keep on rollin' till the love we need

Washes over you and me

Keep on rollin' till the love we need

Washes over you and me

It is well with my soul

It is well, it is well, with my soul.

I was at Trumpet Praise the other day and "It is well with my soul" was playing in the shop. So I decided to search for the song on youtube and I found this version by Amy Grant instead. I thought this medley of songs is pretty nice and meaningful =)

Love is not a fight

Love is not a place
To come and go as we please

It's a house we enter in

Then commit to never leave

So lock the door behind you

Throw away the key

We'll work it out together

Let it bring us to our knees

Love is a shelter in a raging storm

Love is peace in the middle of a war

And if we try to leave, may God send angels to guard the door

No, love is not a fight but it's something worth fighting for

Love will come to save us

If we'll only call

He will ask nothing from us

But demand we give our all

Made Me Glad

I will bless the Lord forever

I will trust Him at all times

He has delivered me from all fear

He has set my feet upon the rock

I will not be moved

And I'll say of the Lord

You are my shield, my strength,

My portion, deliverer

My shelter, strong tower

My very present help in time of need

Whom have I in heaven but You

There's none I desire but You

You have made me glad

And I'll say of the Lord

You are my shield, my strength,

My portion, deliverer

My shelter, strong tower

My very present help in time of need

His Glory Appears

You gave me hope

You made me whole

At the cross

you took my place

You showed me grace

At the cross where You died for me

And His glory appears

Like the light from the sun

Age to age He shines

Look to the Skies

Hear the angels cry

Singing Holy is the Lord

By Your Side

Oh dear God we ask for Your favour

Come and sweep through this place

Oh we desire You

I just want to be with You be where You are

Dwell in Your presence oh God

Oh I want to walk with You

And i will climb this mountain

And I'll step off the shore
And I have chosen to follow
And be by Your side forever more

Tell me what You want me to do Lord God
Tell me what You want for my life
Its Your's Oh God it's Yours

Do your will
Have Your way
Be Lord God in this place
Oh I want Your will to be done

You brought me home

Your name oh Lord endures forever

Your fame oh Lord for all time

Your praises Lord will leave me never

Your love oh Lord is all mine

To Him my wisdom made the heaven

And His mercy ever lasting

To the One who gives salvation

I lift my soul to You

Jesus, Saviour, holy Lord

I know that You'll never forsake me or leave me alone

My Redeemer, Jesus Christ

Sacrificed Yourself on the cross to bring me home

Your brought me home

Angels

The holiest place there could ever be

All you can do is bow

Before the one who made heaven and earth

Before the Almighty God

For him alone

Sing with the angels

Sing with the angels

Singing the name of the Lord

Singing the name of the Lord

For every soul

He gave it all

Given for all of mankind

Eternal life is His alone

Given to all who believe

In Him alone

Jesus

=)

You stand alone

I don't know why I can't seem to get myself started with Analytical chem. It's really putting me off quite a bit for some weird reason. Argh... Kinda frustrating when you want to study but nothing goes in.

Anyhows, here's a song that has been stucked in my head for quite sometime...

I will lay me down
At Your feet in worship
And listen to the sweetest sound of all

Oh God You are my God
How my heart it longs for You
I'm thirsty for Your presence in my world
I cry out night and day for more
To hold the majesty of You

My God You stand alone
And I worship at Your throne
I will look to see Your power and glory
Jesus Lord of all

Jesus Lord of all

Turn your eyes upon Jesus

I'm pretty much exhausted after today's not so long run. But all the tiredness led me to wonder what I should be focusing in my life. Lying on the sofa or on the bed, feeling immobilised, even driving back to the chalet from church got me thinking, what comes next?

His response is this:

Turn your eyes upon Jesus

Look full in His wonderful face

And the things of earth will grow strangely dim

In the light of His glory and grace

All I can do is smile and rest in His presence =)

Life Lessons =)

I’ve realised that in life, not everything will move towards the way we want it to go. No matter how much we want to do well in our studies, or how much we want things to be better than what they are, it is never in our control. All we can do is to just give our best and pray that God will do the rest. Ultimately, we have to recognize that we should let His will be done and not ours, that we should be content with whatever circumstances we are placed it. Because, He knows what’s best for us and what is required for us to grow. I’ve learnt to surrender all things to Him and commit all things into His hands. Something which is very difficult and requires a lot of patience and trust. But I’ve come to realized that as we begin trusting in Him, seeking Him and believing in Him, no matter what happens, His peace and joy never fails to reach us because as we live in Him and Him in us, we will experience His faithfulness. We will finally experience how God never fails to honor His promises, that He has never left us nor forsake us, that He is constantly by our side to raise us up and grant us the strength to rise up above our circumstances. I believe that He will make all things beautiful in His time for I’ve truly experienced the meaning of “Ask and you will receive, Seek and you will find, knock and the door will be open up to you.” He is our faithful and loving Father. That’s why I choose to love and believe in Him and worship Him as much as I can. I’m not saying that I am a master at surrendering things to Him. But I’m still learning from the Teacher, the Teacher who has shown me new mercies each morning. Each day has become a lesson where the Teacher places you in real life situations to help you understand the importance of leaning towards His understanding and not ours. This journey and lesson has not been an easy one, but not once did He allow me to crumble and fall into that deep hole I dug for myself. Truly, His grace still amazes me and I feel very blessed to have come to know Him. I hope and pray that others will come to experience His grace, His mercy, His love and most of all, how awesome this mighty God of ours is.

Prayer for a Friend

Lord I lift my friend to You.

I've done all that I know to do.

I lift my friend, to You.

Complicated circumstances

have clouded his view

Lord I lift my friend up to You.

I fear that I won't have the words

that he needs to hear

I pray for Your wisdom, oh God.

And a heat that's sincere.

And Lord I lift my friend up

to You

Lord I lift my friend to You.

My best friend in the world,

I know he means much more to You.

I want so much to help him,

but this is something he has to do.

Lord I lift my friend up to You.

There's a way that seems so right to him.

But You know where that leads.

He's becoming a puppet of the world.

Too blind to see the strings.

And Lord I lift my friend up to You.

Lord I lift my friend to You.

I've done all that I know to do.

I lift my friend, to You.

Watching How to train a dragon reminds me of this song somehow. =)

One Thing (Psalm 27)

One thing I desire

One thing I seek

To gaze upon Your beauty

Your Majesty

In the day of trouble

You cover me

In the secret place of refuge

Lord I will sing

So I pray to You

So I pray to You

Lord Your name is higher than the heavens

Lord Your Name is higher than all created things

Higher than hope

Higher than dreams

The Name of the Lord

I will seek Your face

Call upon Your name, Jesus

All I want is You

Jesus

"One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.

For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in His dwelling; He will hide me in the shelter of His tabernacle and set me high upon a rock.

Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the Lord

Hear my voice when I call, O Lord; be merciful to me and answer me.

My heart says of you, "Seek his face!" Your face, Lord, I will seek."

Psalm 27:4-8

I don't think it is coincidental for someone to listen to a song and at the same time, chance upon the verses that inspired the song. What a nice reminder You have for me, Lord! =)

My God and King

My God and King

To You alone I sing

You're the face I seek

For all eternity

You'd be my dream come true

Just to be with You

How I'd see brand new

With eyes for only You

My God and King

Through the storm I sing

Covered by Your wing

This song of love I bring

You are my dream come true

Just to be with You

Now I see brand new

With eyes for only You