2013 Suggested Songs
CONTEMPORARY SONGS
Above All (Lenny LeBlanc/Paul Baloche, Integrity's Hosanna! Music, 1995)
Beauty For Ashes (Robert Manzano, Maranatha! Music, Copyright 1983.)
Beauty For Ashes (Crystal Lewis © 1996 Metro One)
Blessed (David Godfrey, 2000 Daybreak Music, Ltd.)
Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit (Jenny Thorne, 1975 St. Pauls Outreach Trust)
Blest Are The Contrite Hearts (Authors: Calvin Seerveld, John Chetham, Samuel Sebastian Wesley)
Blessed Be Your Name (Words and Music: Beth Redman | Matt Redman, © 2002 Thankyou Music, Admin. by EMI Christian Music
Publishing)
Chains (Mary Rose Jensen, Copyright 2002 Garden Rose Music)
Christ The Victorious (Alexis Feodorovich Lvov, Carl P., Jr. Daw, Copyright 1982 Hope Publishing Company)
Earthen Vessels (Clark Gassman, 1978 Bud John Songs, Inc.)
Faith on the Front Line (Words and Music: Alan Doerksen, copyright 2004)
Faithful One (Brian Doerksen, Mercy/Vineyard Publishing, 1989)
Garments of Praise (Jamie Harvill © 1999 Integrity's Praise! Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
Glorify Thy Name (Words and Music: Donna Adkins, copyright 1978 Maranatha! Music)
Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me) (Wordsand Music: John Wilbur Chapman | Mark Hall | Michael Bleecker
© 2009 Word Music,
LLC (a div. of Word Music Group, Inc.) My Refuge Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Sony/ATV Tree Publishing (Admin. by
Sony/ATV Songs LLC)
God is My Refuge (Words and Music:Judy Horner Montemayor, copyright 1973 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music.)
God Will Make a Way (Don Moen, Copyright 1990 by Integrity’s Hosanna! Music)
Hear The Cries (Words and Music: Alan Doerksen, copyright 2010)
If My People (Words and music by Sharon Baker, 1998 Revival Fires Publishing, Admin. by The Copyright Co.)
If My People Who Bear My Name (Words and Music: Graham Kendrick, Make Way Music
Jesus Is My Victory (David Garcia, Deborah Wolf, Steven Swenson, Copyright 2005 PraiseWorthy Publishing)
Lead Us Into Victory (John Green, Copyright 1997 Recent Rainfall Music, Admin. by John Green)
Love Your Enemies (Kirk Andrew Orr, 2005 Kirk Andrew Orr)
Meekness And Majesty (Words and Music: Graham Kendrick © 1986 Thankyou Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
My Heart Will Trust (Reuben Morgan, Hillsong, 1989)
Persecuted But Not Abandoned (Words and Music: Alan Doerksen, copyright 2009)
Present Suffering, Future Glory (Words and Music: Alan Doerksen, copyright 2013)
Rejoice (Don Harris | Paul Baloche
© 1995, 1996 Integrity's Hosanna! Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
Song for the Nations (Words and Music: Chris Christensen, Copyright 1986 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music)
Soon and Very Soon (Words and Music: Adrae Crouch, copyright 1976 Bud John Songs Inc./Crouch Music.)
The Battle Belongs to the Lord (Words and Music: Jamie Owens-Collins, Fairhill Music, 1985)
The Faithful (Words and music by Michael Card and Phil Naish, Copyright 1998 Meadowgreen Music, Devaub Music and Mole End Music.
Trading My Sorrows (Darrell Evans, Integrity's Hosanna Music, 1998)
Unto Thee, O Lord (Words and Music by Charles Monroe, based on Ps. 25:1-2. Copyright 1971, 1973 by Maranatha! Music/Charles
Monroe.)
Victorious (Heath Balltzglier, Matt Adkins, Steve Fee, Copyright 2007 Worship Together Music, Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
Victorious in Christ (Words and Music: Alan Doerksen, copyright 2011)
Walls That Divide (Ron Klusmeier and Walter H. Farquharson, Copyright 1977 Worship Arts)
Wear The Crown (Bill Drake, Copyright 2004 Old Dirt Road Music)
Who Shall Separate Us (Words and Music: David Baroni | Wayne Tate,
© 1997 Integrity's Praise! Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music
Publishing), Integrity's Hosanna! Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
Who Shall Separate Us (Words and Music: Greg Worzel © 1998 Integrity's Hosanna! Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
You Are My Hiding Place (Words and Music by Michael Ledner, Copyright 1981, 1986 by Maranatha! Music)
FAITH OF OUR BROTHERS
Words by Susan H. Peterson, 1997 (adapted from "Faith of our Fathers") Music"St. Catherine" James G. Walton, Public Domain.
Faith of our brothers, suffering sore,
Enduring prison, famine, and sword,
O Holy Spirit, give comfort, we pray,
May they this day find strength in Thy Word.
Faith of our brothers, holy faith,
May they be true to Thee till death!
Tortured and killed for Thy dear name,
Lord, give them grace to count all but loss,
May they hold steadfast to the end,
Sharing the sufferings of the cross.
Faith of our brothers, holy faith,
May they be true to Thee till death!
Our brothers, chained in prisons dark,
Are still in heart and conscience free,
O may they know Thy deep, sweet peace,
Fill them with joy for all to see.
Faith of our brothers, holy faith,
May they be true to Thee till death!
Faith of our brothers! May they love
Both friend and foe in all their strife,
And preach Thee too, as love knows how,
By kindly words and virtuous life.
Faith of our brothers, holy faith,
May they be true to Thee till death!
And Lord, may we be ready, too,
To give our lives, if needed, for Thee,
May we be strong in Thy great strength,
And live each day, committed to Thee.
Faith of all brothers, holy faith,
May we be true to Thee till death!
PERSECUTED BUT NOT ABANDONED
FAITH ON THE FRONT LINE
Words and music by Alan Doerksen, copyright 2009.
Based on the theme for the 2009 International Day of Prayer for
the Persecuted Church. Contact Alan Doerksen for music at:
adoerksen@intercedenow.ca
Words and Music: Alan Doerksen, copyright 2004.
Based on the 2004 theme for the International Day of Prayer for
the Persecuted Church. Contact Alan Doerksen for music at:
adoerksen@intercedenow.ca
Verse 1:
In this world, we face opposition
From enemies of the Lord,
People will try hard to hurt us
When we defend His Word.
What can we do when that happens?
Should we fight our enemies, too?
Look at the life of Jesus,
And remember what He would do.
Chorus:
Faith on the front line, faith on the front line,
Watching, waiting for God.
Faith on the front line, faith on the front line,
Watching, waiting for God.
Chorus:
Persecuted but not abandoned,
The Lord is on our side.
Struck down, but we are not destroyed,
Our God will win the fight,
Persecuted but not abandoned.
Verse 2:
We have a hope that’s eternal,
A hope that we must share.
Not everyone will accept it,
But we need to show that we care.
When people rise up against us,
Challenging what we believe,
We need to share our love with them,
Hoping that they will receive.
Verse 1:
It takes great courage to serve God,
It takes much commitment to follow,
When prison or death are threatened against us.
We need God’s strength to survive.
Chorus:
Verse 2:
Each day God’s faithful are dying.
Each day their faith is tested.
They need us to pray and ask for God’s
strengthening.
They need to know that we care.
Chorus:
Verse 3:
The Lord will protect His people.
He will care for and guard them.
But we must be faithful even through hardship.
God will help us through the storm.
Chorus:
Chorus:
PRESENT SUFFERING, FUTURE GLORY
VICTORIOUS IN CHRIST
Words and Music by Alan Doerksen, copyright 2013.
Based on the 2013 theme for the International Day of Prayer for
the Persecuted Church. Contact Alan Doerksen for music at:
adoerksen@intercedenow.ca
Words and music by Alan Doerksen, copyright 2011.
Based on the 2011 theme for the International Day of Prayer for
the Persecuted Church. Contact Alan Doerksen for music at:
adoerksen@intercedenow.ca
In this world of persecution
Christians suffer very cruelly.
Some will die for what they believe in:
The great faith they held to truly.
Verse 1:
If we know the Lord, we need to stand
Against the world, obeying God’s commands.
This is love for God: to follow Him,
Even when the light of hope is dim.
Chorus:
Present suffering is not forever,
It is not the end of the story.
Present suffering is not forever,
It will lead to future glory.
When we stand up for our values,
We may face much opposition.
Let us wait in expectation
For the Lord’s great transposition.
Chorus:
Chorus:
We can be victorious in Christ,
Trusting Him who paid the greatest price.
Who are those who overcome the world?
Only those who trust in Jesus Christ.
“
Verse 2:
When we’re persecuted by our foes,
We should trust in God through every woe.
God will rescue us in times of fear,
Speaking words of comfort we should hear.
Chorus:
Verse 3:
Let us persevere in following God,
On the sacred path that Jesus trod.
If we trust in God until the end,
Through eternal life, He’ll be our friend.
Chorus:
VICTORIOUS IN CHRIST
HEAR THE CRIES
Words and music by Alan Doerksen, copyright 2011. Based on
the 2011 theme for the International Day of Prayer for the
Persecuted Church. Contact Alan Doerksen for music at:
adoerksen@intercedenow.ca
Words and Music: Alan Doerksen, copyright 2010.
Based on the 2010 theme for the International Day of Prayer for
the Persecuted Church. Contact Alan Doerksen for music at:
adoerksen@intercedenow.ca
Verse 1:
If we know the Lord, we need to stand
Against the world, obeying God’s commands.
This is love for God: to follow Him,
Even when the light of hope is dim.
Chorus:
Hear the cries, O Lord, of your servants,
As they suffer in grief and pain.
Listen to the cries of Your people,
And restore their lives again.
Chorus:
We can be victorious in Christ,
Trusting Him who paid the greatest price.
Who are those who overcome the world?
Only those who trust in Jesus Christ.
Verse 1:
The righteous cry out, and God will hear them
He will rescue them from their foes.
He is close to the broken-hearted,
And He saves them from their woes.
Verse 2:
When we’re persecuted by our foes,
We should trust in God through every woe.
God will rescue us in times of fear,
Speaking words of comfort we should hear.
Chorus:
Chorus:
Verse 3:
Let us persevere in following God,
On the sacred path that Jesus trod.
If we trust in God until the end,
Through eternal life, He’ll be our friend.
Chorus:
Verse 2:
A righteous person has many troubles,
But God delivers him from them all.
God is our refuge in times of hardship—
He will hear us when we call.
Chorus:
Verse 3:
The eyes of God are on the righteous,
And He will hear them when they cry.
He will rescue the persecuted,
Drying every tear from their eyes.
Chorus:
SUGGESTED HYMNS:
A Mighty Fortress is our God Words: Martin Luther (translated by Frederich Hedge), Music: Martin Luther
A Shelter in the Time of Storm Words: Vernon Charlesworth (adapted by Ira Sankey) Music: Ira Sankey
All the Way My Saviour Leads Me Words: Fanny J. Crosby, Music: Robert Lowry
Am I A Soldier of the Cross? Words: Isaac Watts, Music: "Arlington" by Thomas A. Ame
Be Still My Soul Words: Jane L. Borthwick, Music: "Finlandia" by Sibelius
Be Strong in the Lord Words: Linda Lee Johnson, Music: Tom Fettke
Blest Be the Tie That Binds Words: John Fawcett, Music: Dennis by Johann Nageli, arranged by Lowell Mason
Day by Day Words: Carolina Sandell Berg, translated by Andrew Skoog. Music: Oscar Ahnfelt
Deeper In The Love of Jesus Words & Music: Charles P. Jones
Does Jesus Care? Words: Frank E. Graeff Music: J. Lincoln Hall
Faith Is the Victory Words: John H. Yates, Music: Ira D. Sankey
For All the Saints Words: William Walsham How, Music: “Sine Nomine,” by Ralph Vaughan Williams
God is My Strong Salvation Words: James Montgomery, Music: Aurelia, by Samuel S. Wesley
God of Grace and God of Glory Words: Harry Fosdick, Music: John Hughes
God Will Take Care of You Words: Civilla D. Martin, Music: “God Cares” by W. Stillman Martin
Hiding In Thee Words: William O, Cushing Music: Ira D. Sankey
If Jesus Goes With Me Words & Music: C. Austin Miles
I’m Not Ashamed To Own My Lord Words: Isaac Watts Music: "Belmont" by William Gardner
In Christ There is No East Or West Words: John Oxenham, Music: St. Peter by Alexander Reinagle
It is Well With My Soul Words: Horatio Spafford, Music: Philip Bliss
Jesus I My Cross Have Taken Words: Henry F. Lyte, Music: "Hyfrydol" by Rowland H. Prichard
Jesus, Saviour, Pilot Me Words: Edward Hopper Music: "Pilot" by John E. Gould
Jesus Shall Reign Words: Isaac Watts based on Psalm 72, Music: Duke Street by John Hatton
Jesus, United By Thy Grace Words: Charles Wesley, Music: “St. Agnes” by John B. Dykes
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Words: Henry van Dyke, Music: Ludwig van Beethoven, melody from Ninth Symphony, adapted by
Edward Hodges
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms Words: Elisha Hoffman, Music: Anthony Showalter
Like a River Glorious Words: Frances R. Havergal, Music: James Mountain
Not By The Martyr’s Death Alone Words: from Latin by Isaac Williams, Music: "Wells (Monk)" by Wm. H. Monk
O God, Our Help in Ages Past Words: Isaac Watts, Music: “St. Anne,” by William Croft
O, Jesus I Have Promised Words: John E. Bode, Music: "Angel's Story" by Arthur H. Mann
O That Will be Glory Words and Music: Charles H. Gabriel
Put Thou Thy Trust in God Words: Paul Gerhardt, translated by John Wesley, Music: “Ich halte treulich still” by J. S. Bach
Soldiers of Christ! Arise Words: Charles Wesley, Music: “Strength to Strength” by Edward Woodall Naylor
The Lord’s My Shepherd Words: Based on Psalm 23, “Scottish Psalter.” Music: “Crimond” by Jessie Seymour Irvine
The Solid Rock Words: Edward Mote, Music: William B. Bradbury
To God Be the Glory Words; Fanny J. Crosby, Music: William H. Doane
Through All the Changing Scenes Words: Based on Psalm 34, Tate and Brady’s “New Version of the Psalms”, Music: “Irish,” from
“A Collection of Hymns and Sacred Poems”
Unto the Hills Around Words: John Campbell, Music: “Sandon” by Charles Purday
Victory in Jesus Words and Music: Eugene M. Bartlett
What a Friend We Have in Jesus Words: Joseph M. Scriven, Music: Charles C. Converse
Who is on the Lord’s Side? Words: Frances Ridley Havergal, Music: C. Luise Reichardt, arranged by John Goss
CHILDREN’S HYMN
Dare To Be A Daniel
Words & Music: Philip P. Bliss