Wednesday, September 30, 2020

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


Monday, September 21, 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

Friday, September 18, 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

 

Thursday, September 17, 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