The Hand of the Artist

Just as I was is where you met me

Just as I am is what you’ve made me

Just as I’ll be will be all of glory

Designed by the Artist’s hand

Until glory, forever transformed, I am just as I am

Chorus

I am fearfully and wonderfully made

You made me as I am without my aid

Not of my will, your image you instill

For we are fearfully and wonderfully made

Not a single error, not a second thought

Everything I carry is everything you’ve brought

So I lay down the mirror and embrace your peace

And let the endless wishing and the striving cease

You are still working to will and do in me

A work in progress and I will see

The hand of the artist  until I see His face

For every heartbeat is the beat of Grace

I am fearfully and wonderfully made

You made me as I am without my aid

Not of my will, your image you instill

For we are fearfully and wonderfully made

Fearfully and wonderfully made

October 3, 2026

Anthony Foster

All That He Pleases

Our God is in the heavens, this we know

And He does all that he pleases up above

He does all that he pleases here below

And he takes pleasure in those who hope in His steadfast love

We who hope in his steadfast love

To ever run to him is our goal

We delight in the fount we are drinking of

To enjoy the living water in our soul

His infinite blessedness is the fountain where we drink

Though we long to drink more deeply we’ll till thirst

He blesses us beyond all we ask or think

Living water is where our life is immersed

We who hope in his steadfast love

To ever run to him is our goal

We delight in the fount we are drinking of

To enjoy the living water in our soul

October 3, 2026

Anthony Foster

Steadfast Love

Your steadfast love extends to the heavens

Your mercy reigns forever new each morn

Your faithfulness reaches o’er the nations

And of this love, your steadfast love- we are reborn

Your grace oh God is ever overflowing

Your goodness, Lord, each day comes from above

Your righteousness is a gift you are bestowing

And your comfort and your peace-attends your steadfast love

Your wisdom Lord is peaceable and pure

Your judgments Lord are always right and true

Your patience Lord is longsuffering and sure

And your love, steadfast love ever endures and is ever new

Psalm 36:5; 57:9-11; Romans 2:4

Psalm 108:4; Lamentations 3:22-23

Romans 5:15-20; 2 Corinthians 5:21

1 Corinthians 1:3-4; Psalm 19:9

James 3:17; 2 Peter 3:9; Exodus 34:6

October 3, 2026

Anthony Foster

Rest in Peace

Peace you gave to us

Your peace you left with us

We were laborers in fallow fields

But one who comes to you and yields 

Finds rest blessed rest

He shall be blessed

When he rests…

Rest in peace you pilgrims

 rest in peace you strangers

Aliens and sojourners 

Weary from life’s toils and dangers

From your striving be released

Come rest in peace 

Come Rest. Rest. Rest.

And be blessed

Its time now to be still

Rest in the center of gods will

Peace that passes understanding 

In the grace by which you’re standing

While abiding you remain

New mercies will sustain

When you rest

Bridge

All who are striving and driven

All ye performance driven

The veil it has been riven

Free Access you’ve been given

Sins Atoned for and forgiven

Lay your head on Jesus’ breast

And rest

Rest in peace you pilgrims

Rest in peace you strangers

Aliens and sojourners 

Weary from life’s toils and dangers

From your striving be released

Come rest in peace 

Come Rest Rest. Rest.

And be blessed

Come Rest Rest. Rest.

And be blessed.

October 3, 2026

Anthony Foster

The Saga of the Son

We have a better story, 

A tale of pain and glory

The Myth that suddenly comes true

When the God of heaven is drawing you 

If reality is what you seek

To find strength when you are weak

It’s upside down and inside out

God’s foolishness is what it’s all about

‘Cause Christ came to die so we might live

He takes our death, a new life to give

Before time began, the plan was begun 

And so we sing the saga of the Son

If meaning holds a premium for you

In a world of lies, you want to know what’s true

Truth is a Person and He is the Way

In Him there is a hope for life today

For resurrection power comes from Him

Then hope eternal resonates within

The burdens of this life you can lay down

Cast at the feet of the One who wears the crown

‘Cause Christ came to die so we might live

He takes our death, a new life to give

Before time began, the plan was begun 

And so we sing the saga of the Son

October 2, 2026

Anthony Foster

Delight Yourself in the Lord

 

My soul thirsts for living water

As a deer pants for streams that flow,

Oh God,  my soul pants for you,

For the living God is the desire of my soul

 Chorus 

Delight yourself in the Lord,

Oh soul take your delight

The desires of your heart-He will give you  

And give you songs in the night 

My soul thirsts for the morning dew

But there’s a dry, weary land all around

My heart is parched- my flesh faints for you,

Like when there is no water to be found 

Bridge

Of the abundance of Your dwelling place

I will drink  my fill both day and night

For  You give me to drink by your grace

Of the river of Your delights 

Delight yourself in the Lord,

Oh soul take your delight

The desires of your heart-He will give you  

And give you songs in the night

Psalm 16:11;34:8;36:8;37:4

42:1-2;43:4;63:1;119:103

Job 35:10

October 2, 2026

Anthony Foster 

What I’d Rather Be

I’d rather be wise than rich ,I’d rather be wise than rich 

When it comes down to choices I’d rather know which is which 

I’d rather be wise than rich

I’d rather be kind than smart. I’d rather be kind than smart 

Smart can get you into trouble. Kindness is a work of art. 

I’d rather be kind than smart.

I’d rather be plain than pretty. I’d rather be plain than pretty 

If people like you for your looks, Then it’s just a pity 

I’d rather be plain than pretty

If I am to change, God let me change The way you want me to

And let the change bring glory, Lord-Glory unto you…

Give me eyes to see clearly The way I ought to see

And let the changes transform me To what I ought to be

I’d rather be chill than cool. I’d rather be chill than cool 

If a man live life all tensed up Then he’s just a fool. 

I’d rather be chill than cool.

I’d rather be plain than hot. I’d rather be plain than hot

Cause when you’re hot You’re burning. And when you’re not you’re not

I’d rather be plain than hot.

I’d rather be weak than strong, I’d rather be weak than strong

To the weak God gives His power, and to boast in self is wrong

I’d rather be weak than strong

If I am to change, God let me change The way you want me to

And let the change bring glory, Lord-Glory unto you…

Give me eyes to see clearly The way I ought to see

And let the changes transform me To what I ought to be

That's what I'd rather be, that's what I'd rather be...

October 1, 2026

Anthony Foster

The Wisdom of God

The Lord of glory was crucified

The plan was set before the foundations

The substitute,  He has bled and died

The ransom has secured our salvation

Perfect redemption then was fulfilled

“It is finished”- the One sacrifice cried

And then just as the Godhead had willed

So by the just, sinners are justified 

If we believe it, we have received it

No mortal man has conceived it

The wisdom of God is foolish to man

Even this is part of God’s plan

The wisdom of God filled the virgin womb

And thus was born the perfect precious lamb

Who would bring to pass an empty tomb

When raised to resurrection life again

He comes to us to abide in us

Thus the holy mystery is revealed

Death was fin’ly put to death we trust

So by infinite glory we are healed

Bridge

The believing forgiven

Are now bound for heaven

Christ will not lose a one of his own

He who authored their faith 

Has extended his grace

To give to them glories unknown

Those who find life in Jesus alone

If we believe it we have received it

No mortal man has conceived it

The wisdom of God is foolish to man

Even this is part of God’s plan

1 Corinthians 1:18, 21, 25; 3:19

September 29, 2026

Anthony Foster