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WORDS OF LIFE #7

 

Simon Peter answered him (Jesus),
“You have the words of life,
where else would we go?” John 6:68

 


 

We Are His House   (Hebrews 3:6  NIV)

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But Christ is faithful as the Son 
over God’s house, over God’s house.
But Christ is faithful as the Son
over God’s house, over God’s house.

And we are His house, 
if indeed we hold firmly 
to our confidence and the
hope in which we glory.

(repeat to beginning)

And we are His house, 
if indeed we hold firmly 
to our confidence and the
hope in which we glory.

Hebrews chapter 3: verse 6

 

In The Beginning   (Genesis 1:1-3  ESV)

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In the beginning, God created
the heavens and the earth.
The earth was without form and void,
and darkness was over
the face of the deep. (repeat)

And the Spirit of God,
the Spirit of God
was hovering over the
face of the waters. (repeat)

And God said, “Let there be light”,
and God said, “Let there be light,”
And God said, “Let there be light,”
and there was light. (repeat)

Genesis one, one through three.
Genesis one, one through three

 

Take It   (Mark 14:22-24  NIV)

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While they were eating, Jesus took bread,
and when He had given thanks,
He broke it and gave it
to His disciples,

While they were eating, Jesus took bread,
and when He had given thanks,
He broke it and gave it
to His disciples, saying, 

“Take it; this is My body.
Take it; this is My blood,
My blood of the covenant, 
which is poured out for many”
(repeat)

Then He took a cup,
and when He had given thanks,
He gave it to them, and
they all drank from it.
(repeat)

“Take it; this is My body.
Take it; this is My blood,
My blood of the covenant, 
which is poured out for many”
(repeat four times)

 

Hear, O Israel: The Lord   (Mark 12:29-31  NIV)

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Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.
Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.

Love the Lord your God with all your heart
and with all your soul
Love the Lord your God with all your mind
and with all your strength.

Love your neighbor
love your neighbor as yourself.
Love your neighbor
love your neighbor as yourself.

 

Jesus Is The Stone   (Acts 4:11-12  NIV)

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Jesus is “‘the stone you builders rejected,
    which has become the cornerstone.’
Jesus is “‘the stone you builders rejected',
Salvation is found in no one else,
(repeat)

for there is no other name
under heaven given to mankind
for there is no other name
 by which we must be saved.”

(repeat to beginning)

Jesus is “‘the stone you builders rejected,
    which has become the cornerstone.’
Jesus is “‘the stone you builders rejected',
Salvation is found in no one else

Salvation is found in no one else
Salvation is found in no one else”

 

Behold, Bless The Lord   (Psalm 134  NKJV)

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Behold, bless the Lord, All you servants of the Lord,
Who by night stand
in the house of the Lord!
(repeat)

Lift up your hands in the sanctuary,
And bless, bless, bless the Lord.
The Lord who made heaven and earth
Bless, bless, bless you from Zion!

Behold, bless the Lord,
All you servants of the Lord,
Who by night stand
in the house of the Lord!
(repeat)

 

Those Who Sow In Tears   (Psalm 126:5-6  NKJV)

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Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy,
Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy,
Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy,
shall reap in joy (repeat)

He who continually goes forth weeping,
Bearing seed for sowing,
Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing,
Bringing his sheaves with him.

(repeat to beginning)

Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy,
Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy,
Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy,
shall reap in joy (repeat)

Psalm 126: 5 and 6, Psalm 126: 5 and 6

 

Praise The Lord !   (Psalm 148:1-4  NKJV)

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Psalm 148:1 through 4
Psalm 148:1 through 4

Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!

Praise the Lord from the heavens;
Praise Him in the heights!
Praise Him, all His angels;
Praise Him, all His hosts!

Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!

Praise Him, sun and moon;
Praise Him, all you stars of light!
Praise Him, you heavens of heavens,
And you waters above the heavens!

Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!

Psalm 148:1 through 4
Psalm 148:1 through 4

 

I Cry Out To You   (Psalm 141:1-2  NKJV)

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Psalm 141, verses 1 through 2

Lord, I cry out to You;
Make haste to me!
Give ear to my voice
when I cry out to You. 
(repeat)

Let my prayer be set before You,
before You as incense,
the lifting up of my hands
as the evening sacrifice.
(repeat)

Lord, I cry out to You;
Make haste to me!
Give ear to my voice
when I cry out to You. 
(repeat)

Give ear to my voice
when I cry out to You. 

Psalm 141, verses 1 through 2


Teach Me
   (Psalm 119:66-68  NKJV)

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 Psalm 119: 66 through 68, Psalm 119: 66 through 68

Teach me good judgment and 
teach me knowledge,
For I believe Your commandments.
Before I was afflicted I went astray,
But now I keep Your word.
(repeat)

You are good, and do good;
You are good, and do good;
You are good, and do good;
Teach me Your statutes.

(repeat to beginning)

Teach me good judgment and 
teach me knowledge,
For I believe Your commandments.
Before I was afflicted I went astray,
But now I keep Your word.

Before I was afflicted I went astray,
But now I keep Your word.

 Psalm 119: 66 through 68, Psalm 119: 66 through 68
 

Of The Greatness   (Isaiah 9:7,6  NIV)

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Of the greatness of his government
and peace there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne
and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
with justice and righteousness
with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
    Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Of the greatness of his government
and peace there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne
and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
with justice and righteousness
with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.

with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.

 

Give Praise To The Lord   (Isaiah 12:4b-6  NIV)

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Based on the hymn tune "O God, Our Help In Ages Past"

Give praise to the Lord, proclaim His name;
make known among the nations 
what He has done, and proclaim
that His name is exalted.

Sing to the Lord, for He has done
glorious things;
    let this be known to all the world.
to all the world.

Shout aloud and sing for joy, 
people of Zion,
for great is the Holy One
of Israel among you.

Give praise to the Lord, proclaim His name;
make known among the nations 
what He has done, and proclaim
that His name is exalted.

 

These web pages contains songs written during this period

"Singing The Scriptures" Collections (144 songs)

"Words Of Life" Collections

Other Recent Collections
 

How our Scripture songs
are being used
in Indonesia

 

Our latest project is writing simple Scripture songs for use around the world. 

Please tell us your favorite Bible verse
and maybe we will write a song for YOU  !!

Ralph Merrifield

 

All these songs (unless indicated) were written based on
Scripture suggestions given by
Johan Komrij, from the Netherlands

 
Our "Scripture Song Index"
contains many other songs written for this purpose.

 

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New Hope Music, PO Box 1612, Westboro MA 01581

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