Weep no more; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah . . . has conquered . . . Revelation 5:5
But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ . . . Galatians 6:14
You have been very angry with your Anointed One. Psalm 89:38
For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. 1 Corinthians 2:2
Let the motto upon your whole ministry be - "Christ is All!" - Cotton Mather

Saturday, April 27, 2013

"That's My King!" Who Suffered Many Things And Final True Salvation Brings By Rising Up The King Of Kings!


The command to silence Jesus gave
Until He's raised up from the grave
For only through His death He'd save
And tread upon death's killing wave
The way to life He'd clear and pave
And all our condemnation waive
For though to sin we were a slave
We'd sin and lust and misbehave
Christ died and rose so God forgave
His Spirit makes us strong and brave
And leads us holy to behave
Since we're forevermore God's slave!

That's my King!

The three obey – their mouths they close
But Christ's good words a problem pose
Until the Son from the dead rose
How could Christ die? – this no one knows
Yet this is how God's story goes
A Suff'ring Servant Isaiah shows
He takes God's wrath – He's crushed with blows
And through His death evil's deposed
To save us from death's wicked lows
For us the Christ this suffering chose
And let Himself be stripped of clothes
Now all our sin He does expose
By faith in Him we find repose
For He the devil will oppose
And win the victory for all those
Who trust the Son for us He arose! 

That's my King! Do you know Him?!

Scribes say Elijah must come first
But Christ is here – was this reversed?
No – Elijah's come as it was versed
And Christ must die – receive the worst
For on that tree He would be cursed
And in God's wrath be all immersed
Then rise alive and death's grip burst
Earth's dreaded curse would be reversed
All broken hearts He'd have them nursed
And for this Christ alone we thirst!

That's my King!

To read the Bible as we should
We all must read as Jesus would
For how He reads is always good
Not wrong and blind under a hood
Interpreting as literal wood
So read like Christ just as you should
Then He won't be misunderstood!

That's my King!

The cross comes first and then the crown
For all glory our King's cast down
He Who is the greatest Noun
The greatest of all those around
He died to win a wedding gown
So down on us our God won't frown
For we've been lost but now we're found
Our God raised Jesus from the ground
And now His grace towards us abounds
His love forever will astound!

That's my King! I wonder if you know Him today?!

Christ Jesus Told What Was To Come
Commanded Silence Keep It From
The Crowds Till Death Is Overcome
Elijah Restores All Things In Sum
John Beat The True Repentance Drum
And Was Struck Down Like Hated Scum
As Christ Would Die Like Sheep That’s Dumb
Under God’s Wrath He Would Succumb
Then Rise To Save His Chosen Some
Now Cruel Death Is Overcome
Christ Fills With Joy More Than Rum
He’s Worthy More Than All Income
So Praise His Name And To Him Come
Of Every Joy He’s The Sum!

That's my King! That's my King!

Sunday, April 21, 2013

O JESUS, KING MOST WONDERFUL!

Sang this hymn for the first time ever in church today to the tune "O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing!"

This will sing or preach or both!

O Jesus, King most wonderful,
Thou Conqueror renowned,
Thou Sweetness most ineffable,
In Whom all joys are found!

When once Thou visitest the heart,
Then truth begins to shine,
Then earthly vanities depart,
Then kindles love divine.

O Jesus, Light of all below,
Thou Fount of life and fire,
Surpassing all the joys we know,
And all we can desire!

Thy wondrous mercies are untold,
Through each returning day;
Thy love exceeds a thousand fold,
Whatever we can say.

May every heart confess Thy Name;
And ever Thee adore;
And seeking Thee, itself inflame,
To seek Thee more and more.

Thee may our tongues forever bless;
Thee may we love alone;
And ever in our lives express
The image of Thine own.

(Attr. to Bernard of Clairvaux)

Thursday, April 18, 2013

"That's My King!" Whose Transfiguration Revealed His Glorification In A Bright Sensation As The Beloved Son Of All Adoration!


Jesus chose His witnesses three
Peter and James and John – not me
His choice is always wise and free
So trust His right and good decree
He took them up the mount to see
His glory bright – they'd all agree
To speak of death upon that tree
He's cast our sins into the sea
And then He rose to make death flee
So bow to Him on bended knee
And trust the Son – He'll set you free!

That's my King!

On that mount His clothes became the purest white
They shined and dazzled – a radiant bright
His face shined like the sun that ends the night
The scene made the three all tremble with fright
He's the God Who dwells in unapproachable light
His glory and beauty are clear out of sight
He alone heals your sick, sinful plight
He saves to the uttermost with powerful might
He's history's unconquerable, shining Knight
Who brings you to joy's unspeakable height
He's the God Who always does what's right
And He'll fill you with everlasting delight!

That's my King! Do you know Him?!

Elijah and Moses show the end is near
Elijah must come for the Christ to appear
The Prophet like Moses will speak as God's Seer
In Jesus these fulfillments all are here
May God give you an ear that you might hear
May you turn to God's Christ and believe and fear
For He died on that cross and was stabbed with a spear
Then He rose from the dead and lives without peer
If you trust in Him with faith sincere
He'll save you from hell to a heavenly sphere
And He'll make you like Him to persevere!

That's my King!

Jesus is God's holy, beloved Son
He's in a class by Himself and second to none
After His face had shined like the sun
Only Jesus was left – the others were done
In Him God's redemption has begun
If by faith to His arms you'll freely run
You'll be saved in Christ, and you'll be God's son
He'll love you like Christ – He'll never shun
His love for you cannot be outdone
May this truth your heart forever stun
As you find your delight in the face of the Son!

That's my King! I wonder if you know Him today?!

Christ Jesus Shone Bright At The Transfiguration
Strong As The Sun His Face Alteration
His Clothes A White Light Beauty Manifestation
God Pulled Back The Veil Of His Glorification
And Showed Us His Glory For A Short Duration
Moses And Elijah Were There In Grand Conversation
Peter’s Stunned And Stammers About Tent Accommodation
The Father Speaks About His Beloved Son’s True Relation
I’m Pleased With Him! Listen To All His Communication!
The Disciples Fall Down In Shock-Fear Combination
Christ Comforts “Fear Not!” With A Touch Affirmation
They Lift Up Their Eyes To See Jesus Only: Salvation
For He Would Go Die As Our Propitiation
Then Rise Up Alive For Our Justification
To Be Our All Only: Our Life Celebration
So Praise And Worship Him With True Adoration!

That's my King! That's my King!

Sunday, April 14, 2013

"That's My King!" Who sent John Piper to preach "CHRIST IS ALL!"

he preached the GOD Who is not small!

he made CHRIST known by arcing Paul!

he lived war-time – the thrift store mall!

he preached for babies – life for all!

he preached all races – one stand tall!

he preached the cross – Christ's death – the gall!

For on that tree God's wrath did fall!

And our Christ rose death to recall!

he preached the Christ Who does enthrall!

"Delight in God!" was his great call!

I'm so thankful for your pastoral call!

Like no other you showed me CHRIST IS ALL!

I love you Pastor John!  Keep preaching Him up!

Saturday, April 13, 2013

"That's My King!" Whose Kingdom Mighty Came, Above All Powers He Would Claim, And Every One Of Earth's Kings Tame For The Glory And Fame Of His Beautiful Name!


What Jesus says will always go
And all He says – it will be so
His Words are right so long ago
With truth and grace they always flow
And when this world is gone with woe
His Words will stand – forever sow
He'll conquer every doubting foe
All to His grace our praise we owe
For on that cross His love He'd show
And rise again so we could know
Salvation's gift on us bestow
Then by His Word we'll daily grow!

That's my King!

All the Bible is true and clear
For our God spoke to bring us near
All Words are true and do cohere
Don't doubt His Word and from Him veer
God's Word came down – He did appear
And died and rose to save from fear
His love and beauty have no peer
So give Him your attentive ear
He'll save you from judgment severe
And grant you life with joyous cheer
If Him by faith you'll trust sincere!

That's my King! Do you know Him?!

Some truths God spoke are hard to understand
Our sinful minds, His truth withstand
Our wants and wishes we demand
And for this sin the cross was planned
Christ died and rose at God's command
Triumphant over death He'll stand
His Kingdom will ever expand
He'll hold us in His strong right hand
He's all the glory in this land!

That's my King!

Some standing there would no death taste
Until God's Kingdom came with haste
The meaning of this must be traced
Is Christ transfigured a foretaste?
Is this the cross where He's disgraced?
His rising where all death's erased?  
Or Pentecost – the Spirit's placed?  
Or when the temple is defaced?  
On all these truths His Kingdom's based
The greatest foes our King has faced
And crushed the evils we've embraced
So with salvation we'll be graced
And be all cleansed and pure and chaste
To never more be dead disgraced!

That's my King!

Be assured of this –  His Kingdom came with power
And there's more to come at this age's last hour
Over all authorities our King will tower
All those who reject Him from His wrath they'll cower
But on His beloved children – blessings He'll shower
He'll take all in your life that's been sad or sour
And turn it for joy like a blooming flower
All enemies against you He'll finally devour
For He's the greatest of the greats – the world Superpower!

That's my King! I wonder if you know Him today?!

Christ Jesus Someday Will Return
With Father’s Glory To Confirm
We Are His, Repay In Turn
For What We’ve Done For Him Affirm
We’re Saved Since Christ Got What We’d Earn
For Sin We All Deserve To Burn
But Jesus Died And Rose To Turn
God’s Wrath Away From Us We Learn
He Is Our Savior So Discern
Make Him Our Deep And Great Concern
He Is Our All! For Him We Yearn!

That's my King! That's my King!

Tuesday, April 9, 2013