Lord Give a Song

Lord Give a song that sings the Truth 
For Truth is what I need
Lies only bring their bondage
But the truth will set me free

For truth is the source of what can be believed 
The foundation greater than can be conceived

On the rock of your Truth we live what is True

We know Truth is the way and the Truth is You

Lord give a song that sings of peace

For peace is what I need 

Peace flows from the grace that gives us faith

So Lord help me to believe

Now Peace is established in promises kept

God keeps in a bottle all the tears we’ve wept

Redemptive remembrances securely  stored 

Kindly kept by the keeper who keeps his word.

Lord give a song that sings

Lord give a song that joy brings

Lord give a song that takes on wings

And soars ever upward to You.

Lord give a song that sings of Love

For Love is what I need

Sung in the Spirit sent from above

A love made of Word and Deed

Love is the source of the greatest song of all

For Your love songs will break down each hateful wall

And the great gates of Hell shall never prevail

O’er the Love that split apart the temple veil.

Lord give a song that sings

Lord give the song that joy brings

Lord give a song that takes on wings

And soars ever upward to You.

Anthony Foster

July 31, 2021

Walking in Wonder

I was an orphan, abandoned
Thrown out on the garbage heap
You sought me out in my sorrow
You brought me under your keep

Now I am walking in wonder

Now I am kneeling in prayer

Keeping in step with the Spirit

I live now your witness to bear

Lord I am walking in wonder

Astounded at amazing grace

I am undone in your presence

Encountering you in this place

Bridge

Marvelous echoes of mercy

In the recesses of  my soul

Righteousness now is resounding

Here in  a heart You made whole

Lord I am walking in wonder

Now I am raptured in praise

Keeping in step with the Spirit

I live now because you were raised.

Now I am walking in wonder

Now I am kneeling in prayer

Keeping in step with the Spirit

I live now your witness to bear

2 Corinthians 5:15

Noted in 2015/written July 29, 2021

Anthony Foster

Eyes of Faith

God has shone in our hearts 
To give the light beyond all lights
The knowledge of the glory of God 
In the face of Jesus Christ” 
So open the eyes of our hearts 
Let us know and understand
Lord, show the weight of glory
Light our path in this wasteland

Chorus

Let light shine out of darkness, Be transformed by that light

Our eyes will see the unseen  As we walk by faith and not sight

Lord, strengthen our hearts with boldness

As our courage — we renew

By fixing our gaze on the invisible, 

The truth that we see rings true

The truth of the testifiers 

Who saw Christ face to face.

It rings true in the Gospel

As the Gospel we embrace

Chorus

Let light shine out of darkness,-Be transformed by that light

Our eyes will see the unseen As we walk by faith and not sight

Bridge

We look not to the things that are seen 

For the things that are seen shall pass,

We look to the things that are unseen.  

For the unseen things shall last 

And as we fix our eyes of faith 

On the glorious reality

As we reckon truth we won’t lose heart

For with eyes of faith we’ll see

Chorus

Let light shine out of darkness, Be transformed by that light

Our eyes will see the unseen As we walk by faith and not sight

2 Corinthians 4:6, 18; Ephesians 1:18; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Romans 6

Anthony Foster

July 28, 2021

Go Deep

Let us go deep into the goodness of God

Taking comfort in His  precious promise of His staff and rod

He protects us us in a place of peace

His benevolence shall never cease

Let us go deep into the goodness of God

Let us go deep into the sovereignty of God

Let us go into the mystery where saints of old have trod

Sinking roots down deep in sovereign grace

Standing firm in His provident embrace

Let us go deep into the sovereignty of God

Go deep, go deep

In depths unfathomed, mercies reap

For there your soul He’ll surely keep

Go deep, go deep, go deep

Let us go deep into the wisdom of God

As we stand in His presence we surely shall be awed

With understanding unsurpassed

His knowledge infinitely vast

Let us go deep into the wisdom of God

Bridge

Jesus keeps His sheep

Jesus keeps His sheep

Jesus keeps His sheep

Let us go deep into the kindness of God

Let us go Where we are loved though we are flawed

His compassion and His tenderness

Gives perfect peace and blessedness

Let us go deep into the kindness of God

Go deep, go deep

He never slumbers, never sleeps

You’ll find your soul He’ll surely keep

Go deep, go deep, go deep

Go deep, go deep, go deep

Go deep, go deep, go deep

Anthony Foster

July 23, 2021

My Portion Forever (Revive Our Souls)

Revive our souls oh Lord-With resurrection power

Mercy from above outpoured-In this perfectly timed hour.

Revive our souls oh Lord-Beside still waters lead

Our hearts need to be restored-So for new grace we plead.

You are the strength of our heart and our portion forever

You shall not depart from us nor forsake us, no never

You are the strength supplied for each and every endeavor

You are the strength of our heart and our portion forever

Exhausted and ready to fall But your life-giving water flows

Refresh our faith,  cover us all As your mystery you disclose

In ourselves we feel very weak  Helpless and unable to cope. 

Our  flesh fails, our outlook is bleak Our hearts can only hope against hope

Bridge

But whatever the reason 

For this despondent season, 

Lord we will not yield. 

We will trust in You to whom worship is due

For you are our strength and our shield

Revive our hearts oh Lord Our spirits make steadfast

Unite our hearts in one accord Be our portion each day as you’ve been in the past

You are the strength of our heart and our portion forever

You shall not depart from us nor forsake us, no never

You are the strength supplied for each and every endeavor

You are the strength of our heart and our portion forever

You are the strength of our heart and our portion forever

You are the strength of our heart and our portion forever

Psalm 73:26; Psalm 23:2–3; 1 Samuel 13:14

Anthony Foster

Teach Us

Spirit of Christ who dwells within our hearts, 
Stoop to our weakness, mighty as you are, 
Wean us from sin, and fit us for above 
Make us love you and others as we ought to love. 

If you did not bid us love you, God and King, 

We could not see the cross, the final offering 

Now with all our heart and strength and mind 

Oh help us seek your love and let us find! 

Teach us to feel that you are always near 

Teach us through struggles and through tears 

Teach us the patience of unceasing prayer

Until we learn our burdens you will bear

 

Teach us Lord now how to repent

Turn us from Sin, remove our sinful bent

Holy Love, and holy justice meet with holy peace

Teach us to fain this world as kingdom priests!

Let this be our plan, our purpose and pursuit

To know and understand our Lord-may we be resolute

With One holy passion for your holy name

Our hearts an altar, and Your love the flame.

Our hearts an altar, and Your love the flame.

Inspired by a hymn by George Croly

Anthony Foster

July 18, 2021

Why are You Waiting Oh Pilgrim

When the trials that you're going through seem to never end 

And each day brings complication to the cark you're in 

There is no resolution, there is no workaround 

There is no  solution and you find your hands are bound

Why are you waiting oh pilgrim

Why are you holding your peace

Cry out to Jesus the Savior

Come and secure your release

When your circumstance overwhelms you and consumes you

And your last best final effort frustrates  just dooms you

When you are finally, totally out of control

And your security fails -who will  protect your soul?

Why are you borrowing trouble?

Why do you still hesitate?

Procrastination is futile

Repent before its too late

Why are you waiting oh pilgrim

Why are you holding your peace

Cry out to Jesus the Savior

Come and secure your release

Why are you waiting oh pilgrim

Why are you waiting oh pilgrim

Why are you waiting oh pilgrim

Anthony Foster
July 16, 2021