Throne of Grace (Hebrews 4:16)

Every one of us needs help.

We are not God- we all have needs.

We have weaknesses and confusion.

Our limits grow, our strength recedes

We have sins and need forgiveness

And in our hearts we know

that we don`t deserve the help we need-

And so we feel trapped, nowhere to go.

I need help to live my life,

I need help to handle death,

Help to cope with eternity

When I take my first and final breath

Let us then with confidence

draw near to the throne of grace,

that we may receive mercy

and find help in these times of need we face.

Jesus Christ became a High Priest

to shatter our hopeless despair

And to humble every man

To the drowning wretch our God declares

Because we have a Great High Priest,

The throne of God is a throne of grace.

So draw near through Him and be released

From guilt for He will plead our case.

I need help to live my life,

I need help to handle death,

I need help to cope with eternity

When I take my first and final breath

Let us then with confidence

draw near to the throne of grace,

that we may receive mercy

and find help in the time of need we face.

Because we have a Great High Priest,

An advocate who`ll intercede

The help we get is mercy

And grace to help in time of need.

And grace to help in time of need.

And grace to help in time of need.

Hebrews 4:16

Anthony Foster

November 19, 2018

The Word of God Will Rescue Me

The Word of God is our hope and stay- The good news of God’s love

And the warnings of His judgment day are sharp, living and active enough

To interpose their power within, to penetrate down to my soul

And show me that the lies of sin are really lures that seek control.

The Word of God will rescue me

And make the devil turn and flee

The Word of God will rescue me

And give me eyes that I might see.

The Word of God’s promise is like op`ning a great window bright

Casting out the darkest night with overwhelming morning light

With the deceits revealed I see Through sin`s deceptive masquerade

It drives the truth straight through to me, The heart`s deep chasms to invade

The Word of God will rescue me

And make the devil turn and flee

The Word of God will rescue me

And give me eyes that I might see.

His promises, His Word protects us from the accuser`s potent lies

God gives his good news to unmask deceptive sins in their disguise

To harden your heart they will try from God to lure you far away

And lead to where destruction lies, but the more sure Word will save the day

The Word of God will rescue me

And make the devil turn and flee

The Word of God will rescue me

And give me eyes that I might see.

So in your battle to believe,  Be of good courage and good cheer

The worthy Word of Life receive Because the Word of God is clear

Its living, active, sharper blade- more than a two-edged sword,

Will penetrate sins dark charade -The piercing power of the Word

The word of God will rescue me

With words precious and trustworthy

They give me eyes that I might see.

And reckon their reality.

The Word of God will rescue me

And make the devil turn and flee

The Word of God will rescue me

And give me eyes that I might see.

For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12)

The Broken Bread of Heaven

You despised the shame, 

and looked unto the glory set before you

You took our blame 

and took us to Your side, so we adore you

And now you are lifted high

All for the Father’s praise

Conqueror overcomer

Forever to glory raised

Because you condescended

You are with glory crowned

Our treasure and our greatest good

Both  in You to be found

Bread of heaven  that we bless

Let us taste your brokenness

You come to us from heaven

To be bread without leaven

You come to us from heaven

And draw us to your side

Come to us from heaven 

And in our hearts abide

The sinfulness of many hidden in the One

The Sin bearer who was an obedient Son

Was made to be sin for us

Forsaken so we could trust

That  work you came to do was done

So will the work in us that you`ve begun

Because you condescended

You are with glory crowned

Our treasure and our greatest good

Both  in You to be found

Bread of heaven  that we bless

Let us taste your brokenness

You come to us from heaven

To be bread without leaven

You come to us from heaven

And draw us to your side

Come to us from heaven 

And in our hearts abide.

November 18, 2018

Anthony Foster

All Glorious

We stand in wonder at your beauty

We lift our hearts before your throne

We serve from passion , not of duty

We worship You and You alone

You are the all -glorious

Over all victorious

Every knee shall bow and tongue confess

You are all- glorious

Found meritorious

Worthy is the Name we profess.

We prostrate our souls and our minds and our hearts

As we fall in awe on our face

We are undone by the name that imparts

Salvation, redemption by grace

You are the all -glorious

Over all victorious

Every knee shall bow and tongue confess

You are all- glorious

Found meritorious

Worthy is the Name we profess.

Glory be to God the Father

Glory be to God the Son

Glory be to God the Spirit

We worship the all- glorious One

You are the all -glorious

Over all victorious

Every knee shall bow and tongue confess

You are all- glorious

Found meritorious

Worthy is the Name we profess.

November 17, 2018

Anthony Foster

Guitars

2016 Martin HD-28 Acoustic Natural
2016 Taylor 812 CE Grand Concert Venetian Cutaway Acoustic-Electric
1972 Ovation Glen Campbell Balladeer Acoustic Guitar 1127-4
1970 Yamaha FG-260 12 String Acoustic (unplayable)
1968 Gibson B-45-12 Sunburst 12 String Acoustic

Wounded for the Broken

Inescapable darkness

Had fallen on all men

But steadfast love and faithfulness

Falls harder on our sin

So you came to put on flesh

Came down to bloody earth

Condescending in the crèche

To cleanse it by your birth

Dawn will break upon us

The Son of Righteousness shall rise

because of the tender mercy of our God,

The light shall illuminate our eyes

To shine on those living in darkness

From chains of captivity release

Those who sit in the shadow of death,

Guide our feet into the path of peace.

Wounded for the broken So we could be lifted up

You were lifted up before us And so we lift this cup

Priceless blood of Jesus Your holy cup of grace

Was poured down on the altar Our suffering you embraced

Bridge

Eternal word that became flesh

Condescending in the crèche

Glory limited by choice

Wrath bearer with an infant’s voice

Our righteousness has been fulfilled

While sin’s wages devastated men

He became a ransom

And his righteousness covered our sins.

Wounded for the broken So we could be lifted up

You were lifted up before us And so we lift this cup

Priceless blood of Jesus Your holy cup of grace

Was poured down on the altar Our suffering you embraced

Anthony Foster

March 2012, rewritten Nov 16, 2018

Road Trip (I Have Miles Yet to Travel)

I have miles yet to travel- I have not yet arrived

The journey of the Spirit I have by grace survived

When I encounter holiness I see the need to grow

The place where I am transformed Is on God’s glory road

I’ve  walked with many saints there On paths where I was led

I know the Lord was leading Though times I walked in dread

But other times were glorious Though fateful ways I’ve trod

They led me ever onward Into the arms of God

Chorus

The road we walk before us Was by the Father planned

To build in us a true trust He leads us by the hand

Tho the journey take us O'er mountains rough and steep

He will not forsake us Our faith in Him He'll keep

Bridge:

Sufficient grace will be my guide As I walk the way of change

The miles meant to kill our pride Till holiness remains

I have yet miles to travel until I look like Christ

Some weavings to unravel Some sins to sacrifice

But God’s grace is sufficient To see me safely home

His promises will not relent Tho rugged ruts I roam.

At times my mind may murmur But I will not forget

My footsteps become firmer And on a Rock are set

I’ve many miles to traverse So many tests and trials

God’s promises I’ll rehearse T'will see me through the miles

Chorus

The road we walk before us Was by the Father planned

To build in us a true trust He leads us by the hand

Tho the journey take us O'er mountains rough and steep

He will not forsake us Our faith in Him He'll keep

Hebrews 12

Anthony Foster

November 15, 2018