Creed

 

I believe in God, the Father almighty,
Creator of heaven and maker of earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
And the paradox of the begotten's birth.

He was conceived by the Holy Spirit
And born of the virgin Mary 

He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
Was crucified, died, and was buried;

Of the things that I believe I now sing

Cause what I believe changes everything

Of the things that I believe I now sing

Cause what I believe changes everything

      

He descended into the Grave -
The third day  from the dead he rose again 

He ascended to heaven and is seated 
At God the Father Almighty’s right hand

From there He will come to judge the living,
And he will come to judge the dead 

I believe in the Holy Spirit,
and the True Church of which Christ is head    

Of the things that I believe I now sing

Cause what I believe changes everything

Of the things that I believe I now sing

Cause what I believe changes everything

I believe in the communion of saints, 
I believe in the forgiveness of sins,

I believe in the resurrection of the body,
and the life that never ends, Amen!

Amen, Amen,

Of the things that I believe I now sing

Cause what I believe changes everything

Amen, Amen,

Of the things that I believe I now sing

Cause what I believe changes everything

Anthony Foster 

September 30, 2020

Kyrie Eleison, Christe Eleison

Lord have mercy, have mercy on me

Lord have mercy, have mercy on me

According to your unfailing kindness

Shed your glory and heal my blindness

Show your light, show your light

Show your light to me

Kyrie Eleison, Christe Eleison

Lord have mercy, have mercy on me

Lord have mercy, have mercy on me

Open my heart-eyes that I might see

Each morning a new mercy’s mystery

Give me sight, make me right

Show your light to me

Kyrie Eleison, Christe Eleison

Lord have mercy, have mercy on me

Lord have mercy, have mercy on me

To my doubting heart bring relief

I believe, yet help my unbelief

Help me fight this blessed fight

Have mercy Lord on me

Kyrie Eleison, Christe Eleison

Anthony Foster

September 21, 2020

Tell it to the Lord

What a Friend we have in Jesus,

  All our sins and griefs to bear!

What a privilege to carry

  Everything to God in prayer!

Can we find a friend so faithful

  Who will all our sorrows share?

Jesus knows our every weakness,

  Take it to the Lord in prayer.

Jesus knows our every need

Before the throne He’ll intercede

Lift up all your tears and fear

He will answer and draw near.

He is such a friend

Faithful to the end

Tell it to the Lord And He will hear.

Have we trials and temptations?

  Is there trouble anywhere?

Saint, whenever you're discouraged,

  Take it to the Lord in prayer.

Are we weak and heavy-laden,

  Cumbered with a load of care?

Precious Savior, still our refuge—

  Take it to the Lord in prayer;

Jesus knows our every need

Before the throne He’ll intercede

Lift up all your tears and fear

He will answer and draw near.

He is such a friend

Faithful to the end

Tell it to the Lord And He will hear.

Original lyrics-Joseph Scriven

Chorus and music-Anthony Foster

September  18, 2020

 

God Stories

Our Life is a story God writes day by day-(Phil 1:6)

A journal of joy and a drama display'd (Jer. 27-28, Luke 22:17-19)

He creates a canvas and on it He paints (Prov 7:3)

A perplexing picture of sinners made saints (1 Cor. 1:28, Romans 5-6)

We are living letters that tell of God's grace (2 Cor 3:2-3)

He speaks in and out and through all of our days (Col 3:16, Acts 17:28)

He molds us and makes us a true masterpiece (Job10:9, Phil 2:12))

A masterwork made for His glory's increase. (Eph 2:10)

The story's no fable, just let it unfold (1 Tim 4:7)

For a story's no story unless it is told (Psalm 26:7)

For ears long to hear, eyes are longing to see (Romans 10:14)

The mystery revealed in you and in me (Col. 1:26-27)

A song made of melodies born in the night (Job 35:10, Zephaniah 3:17)

A poem made of rhymes only Jesus can write (Eph 2:10 -poiema)

Words engraved on hearts purified and made new (Jer. 31:33, 2 Cor 3:3b)

The story ne'er ends and the story is true. (Ro 5:21)

Transformed by His anvil (Jer. 23:29, Ro. 9:20) and shaped on His wheel(Is. 64:8)

A tapestry woven His tale to reveal (Mark 15:38 et. al.)

Expressions constructed for Him to indwell (Col 3:16, 2 Cor 6:16)

A story that only a Savior can tell. (Jeremiah 29:11)

So now let the storytelling never cease (Psalm 145:2)

We must not be silent- must not keep our peace (2 Kings 7:9 KJV)

For ears long to hear, eyes are longing to see (Ro 10:14)

The mystery revealed in you and in me (Col 4:3, Col 1:27)

Written for Spring production intro FBC Maryville IL

Anthony Foster January 18, 2001

Also see 1 Peter 4:10, Proverbs 25:11, Acts 18:9)

Copyright 2001 Anthony Foster