OzThoughts Monday 24th November 2008

OzThoughts Monday 24th November 2008


I am of the age where I look back on many hymns and spiritual songs and see them as markers in my life. It means something to me to sing them. Sometimes, too, as I sing a hymn I can share with the writer the struggle and eventual victory through Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Other hymns remind me of truths I have learnt and I believe can be a teaching tool for others.

Salvationists have always looked for new songs. The Salvation Army press have churned out new songs and new melodies since our earliest days. Our Founder, William booth could write in a Preface to a new Song Book ”Surely, no man has ever been called upon to make, or direct the making of, so many Song Books ,as I have.

Some of the newer songs leave me cold. However, there are others which I embrace and enjoy. One of the newer songs which I have thought about many times, fits very well into the coming Advent Season. Yes, we can lift the Lords name high as we praise him for coming from Heaven to earth. Then from the earth to the cross and so on as we praise God for the full cycle of Jesus life. It comes as a reminder that we do not only worship the babe of Bethlehem but we worship Christ our risen Saviour.

Lord I Lift Your Name On High
[Watch and Listen : http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=COQ6cni_TG8&feature=related ]

Lord I lift your name on high
Lord I love to sing your praises
I'm so glad You are in my life
I'm so glad You came to save us

You came from heaven to earth
To show the way
From the earth to the cross
My debt to pay
From the cross to the grave
From the grave to the sky
Lord I lift Your name on high

Lord I lift your name on high
Lord I love to sing your praises
I'm so glad You are in my life
I'm so glad You came to save us

You came from heaven to earth
To show the way
From the earth to the cross
My debt to pay
From the cross to the grave
From the grave to the sky
Lord I lift Your name on high

You came from heaven to earth
To show the way
From the earth to the cross
My debt to pay
From the cross to the grave
From the grave to the sky
Lord I lift Your name on high
Words and Music: Rick Founds

PRAYER:

Father, thank you for your son, Jesus. Thank you that he is a living reality to me to day. Help me to lift his name on high as I move through the events of my life today. Amen.

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