There were ninety and nine that safely lay
In the shelter of the fold.
But one was out on the hills away,
Far off from the gates of gold.
Away on the mountains wild and bare.
Away from the tender Shepherd’s care.
Away from the tender Shepherd’s care.

“Lord, Thou hast here Thy ninety and nine;
Are they not enough for Thee?”
But the Shepherd made answer: “This of Mine
Has wandered away from Me;
And although the road be rough and steep,
I go to the desert to find My sheep,
I go to the desert to find My sheep.”

But none of the ransomed ever knew
How deep were the waters crossed;
Nor how dark was the night the Lord passed through
Ere He found His sheep that was lost.
Out in the desert He heard its cry,
Sick and helpless and ready to die;
Sick and helpless and ready to die.

“Lord, whence are those blood drops all the way
That mark out the mountain’s track?”
“They were shed for one who had gone astray
Ere the Shepherd could bring him back.”
“Lord, whence are Thy hands so rent and torn?”
“They are pierced tonight by many a thorn;
They are pierced tonight by many a thorn.”

And all through the mountains, thunder riven
And up from the rocky steep,
There arose a glad cry to the gate of Heaven,
“Rejoice! I have found My sheep!”
And the angels echoed around the throne,
“Rejoice, for the Lord brings back His own!
Rejoice, for the Lord brings back His own!”

(Words by Elizabeth Clephane, 1868.  Music by Ira Sankey, 1874.)

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This has seen me through some troubling times.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC73Qa90phg

Oh, Great God, be small enough to hear me now.
There were times when I was crying from the dark of Daniel's den;
And I have asked you once or twice if You would part the sea again.
But tonight I do not need a fiery pillar in the sky.
Just want to know you're gonna hold me if I start to cry.
Oh great God, be small enough to hear me now.

Oh great God, be close enough to feel You now.
(Oh great God be close to me )
There have been moments when I could not face Goliath on my own.
And how could I forget we've march around our share of Jerichos.
But I will not be setting out a fleece for You tonight.
Just want to know that everything will be alright.
Oh, great God, be close enough to feel You now.

All praise and all the honor be;
To the God of ancient mysteries.
Whose every sign and wonder turn the pages of our history.
But tonight my heart is heavy,
And I cannot keep from whispering this prayer.
Are You there?

And I know You could leave writing on the wall that's just for me.
Or send wisdom while I'm sleeping, like in Solomon's sweet dreams.
But I don't need the strength of Samson or a chariot in the end...
Just Want to know that You still know how many hairs are on my head.
(Are you small enough?)
Oh, great God, be small enough to hear me now.

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Daniel O'Donnell, my favourite Christian Singer from Ireland has this beautiful Hymn amongst his repetoire of Gospel Songs. Hope you enjoy it as well.

1. Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling

Calling to you and to me,

See, on the altar he's waiting and watching,

Watching for you and for me.

Refrain:-

O come to Me, O come to Me,

You who are weary, O come to Me.

Earnestly, tenderly Jesus is calling,

Calling my child come to me.

2.  Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,

Pleading for you and for me,

Why should we linger, and heed not His mercies,

Mercies for you and for me.

3. O for the wonderful love He has promised,

Promised for you and for me,

Though we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon,

Pardon for you, and for me.

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  This song has helped me to remember that God takes me back. He doesn't walk away from me, rather me from him. He loves me even when I can't like myself.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvxTpCx73b0/>

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Transcendent God in whom we live,

The Resurrection and the Light,

We sing for you a morning hymn

To end the silence of the night.

When early cock begins to crow

And everything from sleep awakes,

New life and hope spring up again

While out of darkness colour breaks.

Creator of all things that are,

The measure and the end of all,

Forgiving God, forget our sins,

And hear our prayer before we call.

Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost,

Blest Trinity and source of grace,

Who call us out of  nothingness

To find in you our resting-place.

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The sky is grey and the light is far
The sea is a rage within my heart
I turn my sight to the crashing waves
I cry in the night just to be saved

I need eyes to be my guide
I need a voice that’s louder than mine
I need hope I need You
Cause I can’t do this alone

Grace I call Your name
Oh won’t Your smile fall over me
I’m cracked and dry on hands and knees
Oh sweet grace rain down on me I need You grace

I pray for dawn a new day to live
I pray for mercy only Jesus gives
Though darkness falls and a million cry
I believe over all there’s a greater light shining for us

Come down and save me

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Before we end our  day, O Lord,

We make this prayer to you;

That you continue in your love

To guard your people here.

Give us this night untroubled rest

And build our strength anew;

Your Splendour driving far away

All darkness of the foe.

Our hearts'  desire to love you, Lord,

Watch over while we sleep,

That when the new day dawns on high

We may your praises sing.

All glory be to you, O Christ,

Who saved mankind from death -

To share with you the Father's love

And in the Spirit live.

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Father, we praise you, now the night is over,

active and watchful, stand we all before you;

singing, we offer prayer and meditation : thus we adore you.

Monarch of all things, fit us for your mansions;

banish our weakness, health and wholeness sending; bring us to heaven, where your saints united joy without ending.

All--holy Father, Son and equal Spirit,

Trinity blessed, send us your salvation;

yours is the glory, gleaming and resounding through all creation.

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Soul of my Saviour, sanctify my breast;

Body of Christ, be though my saving guest;

Blood of my Saviour, bathe me in thy tide;

Wash me with water flowing from thy side.

Strength and protection may thy Passion be;

O blessed Jesus, hear and answer me :

Deep in thy wounds, Lord, hide and shelter me;

So shall I never, never part from thee.

Guard and defend me from the foe malign;

In death's dread moment make me only thine;

Call me, and bid me come to thee on high,

When I may praise thee with thy saints for ay.

Day is done, but Love unfailing

Dwells ever here;

Shadows fall, but hope, prevailing,

Calms every fear.

Loving Father, none forsaking,

Take our hearts, of Loves own making

Watch our sleeping, guard our waking,

Be always near!

Dark descend, but Light unending

Shines through our night;

You are with us, ever lending

New strength to sight;

One in love, your truth confessing,

One in hope of heaven's blessing,

May we see, in Love's possessing,

Love's endless light!

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Daily Strength  'As thy day thy strength shall be!'
This should be enough for thee;
He who knows thy frame will spare
Burdens more than thou canst bare.

When thy days are veiled in night,
Christ shall give thee heavenly light;
Seem they wearisome and long,
Yet in Him thou shalt be strong.

Cold and wintry though they prove,
Thine the sunshine of His love;
Or, with fervid heat oppressed,
In His shadow thou shalt rest.

When thy days on earth are past,
Christ shall call thee home at last.
His redeeming love to praise,
Who hath strengthened all thy days.

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ACCAPELLA SINGING IS HARD

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CACTUS CUTIES FROM LUBBOCK TX

SHOULD HEAR THEM SING STAR SPANGLED BANNER

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Faithful One

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The Isaacs are a country and bluegrass gospel music group

"Sweet Holy Spirit" By The Isaacs

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