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Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing (Instrumental)

Verse 1

Come Thou fount of ev'ry blessingTune my heart to sing Thy graceStreams of mercy never ceasingCall for songs of loudest praiseTeach me some melodious sonnetSung by flaming tongues abovePraise the mount I'm fixed upon itMount of Thy redeeming love

Verse 2

Here I raise mine EbenezerHither by Thy help I'm comeAnd I hope by Thy good pleasureSafely to arrive at homeJesus sought me when a strangerWand'ring from the fold of GodHe to rescue me from dangerInterposed His precious blood

Verse 3

O to grace how great a debtorDaily I'm constrained to beLet Thy grace Lord like a fetterBind my wand'ring heart to TheeProne to wander Lord I feel itProne to leave the God I loveHere's my heart Lord take and seal itSeal it for Thy courts above

CCLI Song # 108389John Wyeth | Robert Robinson© Words: Public DomainMusic: Public DomainFor use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.comCCLI License # 549412

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Come Thou Long Expected Jesus (Hyfrydol)

Verse 1

Come Thou long expected JesusBorn to set Thy people freeFrom our fears and sins release usLet us find our rest in TheeIsrael's strength and consolationHope of all the earth Thou artDear desire of every nationJoy of every longing heart

Verse 2

Born Thy people to deliverBorn a child and yet a KingBorn to reign in us foreverNow Thy gracious Kingdom bringBy Thine own eternal SpiritRule in all our hearts aloneBy Thine all sufficient meritRaise us to Thy glorious throne

CCLI Song # 31999Charles Wesley | Rowland Hugh Prichard© Words: Public DomainMusic: Public DomainFor use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.comCCLI License # 549412

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Hark The Herald Angels Sing (Mendelssohn)

Verse 1

Hark the herald angels singGlory to the newborn KingPeace on earth and mercy mildGod and sinners reconciledJoyful all ye nations riseJoin the triumph of the skiesWith th'angelic hosts proclaimChrist is born in BethlehemHark the herald angels singGlory to the newborn King

Verse 2

Christ by highest heav'n adoredChrist the everlasting LordLate in time behold Him comeOffspring of the Virgin's wombVeiled in flesh the Godhead seeHail th'incarnate DeityPleased as man with men to dwellJesus our EmmanuelHark the herald angels singGlory to the newborn King

Verse 3

Hail the heav'n-born Prince of PeaceHail the Sun of RighteousnessLight and life to all He bringsRis'n with healing in His wingsMild He lays His glory byBorn that man no more may dieBorn to raise the sons of earthBorn to give them second birthHark the herald angels singGlory to the newborn King

Verse 4

Come Desire of nations comeFix in us Thy humble homeRise the woman's conqu’ring seedBruise in us the serpent's headAdam’s likeness now effaceStamp Thine image in its placeSecond Adam from aboveReinstate us in Thy loveHark the herald angels singGlory to the newborn King

CCLI Song # 27738Charles Wesley | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy© Words: Public DomainMusic: Public Domain

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The words and the music of "O come, O come, Emmanuel" developed separately. The Latin text is first documented in Germany in 1710, whereas the tune most familiar in the English-speaking world has its origins in 15th-century France.

Because "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" is a metrical hymn in the common 88.88.88 meter scheme (in some hymnals given as "8.8.8.8 and refrain"), it is possible to pair the words of the hymn with any number of tunes. The meter is shared between the original Latin text and the English translation.

However, at least in the English-speaking world, "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" is associated with one tune more than any other, to the extent that the tune itself is often called Veni Emmanuel.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O_Come,_O_Come,_Emmanuel

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Greetings Friends,

Nine years (and 50 pounds ago), I released a live concert DVD/CD with songs written from the book of Psalms. The album is called “Basement Psalms LIVE”. It has a track that I felt would be appropriate for Thanksgiving Day here in the United States.

For those of you who celebrate, I wish you a wonderful day of giving thanks. Perhaps this song will help in your celebrations.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)

Episode 491 - John Marc Kohl - Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast

Dallas-based singer/songwriter, worship leader and multi-instrumentalist John Marc Kohl, recently released his album Still. The album delivers deeply vulnerable, autobiographical themes grounded in the promises of God's unyielding faithfulness. 

Co-produced by Kohl and Will Hunt, with two tracks produced by Bryan Fowler (TobyMac, Newsboys), Kohl penned or co-penned the entire 12-song set, collaborating with such acclaimed songwriters as Fowler, Shane Barnard, Mike Donehey and The Worship Initiative's Aaron Williams, among others.

John stopped by my podcast to update us on his new music, life, and ministry.

WEB SITE

https://www.johnmarckohl.com/

Music For the Season: Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)

The season of Advent is right around the corner. This episode is about a view of musical resources available to you involving the song.

* Official Music Video Link:

* Web Site:

https://rickleejames.com/

* PURCHASE ALBUM: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com

* SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing

* Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts

* Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892 

Endorsements:

“A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.”

-CCM Magazine https://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/

“I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.”

–Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary)

"I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release."

-Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter)

"Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus."

-Mike Harland

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Shine A Light In The Darkness

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Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:

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Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)

Episode 490 - Walter Brueggemann (Rerelease)

It was a joy to welcome Walter Brueggemann back to the Voices In My Head Podcast. Walter Brueggemann (born March 11, 1933 in Tilden, Nebraska) is an American Protestant Old Testament scholar and theologian. Brueggemann is widely considered one of the most influential Old Testament scholars of the last several decades. Today we discuss his new book in the Interpretations series, Money and Possessions. This episode was recorded in September of 2016.

Guest Walter Brueggemann - RERUN

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Music For the Season: Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)

The season of Advent is right around the corner. This episode is about a view of musical resources available to you involving the song.

* Official Music Video Link:

* Web Site:

https://rickleejames.com/

* PURCHASE ALBUM: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com

* SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing

* Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts

* Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892 

Endorsements:

“A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.”

-CCM Magazine https://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/

“I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.”

–Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary)

"I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release."

-Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter)

"Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus."

-Mike Harland

----more----

RICK LEE JAMES INFO

Web Sites:

https://www.rickleejames.com

Get The Single:

https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/halls

 

More from Rick Lee James

Shine A Light In The Darkness

Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness

Music Video:

Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:

https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)

Episode 489: Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)

The season of Advent is right around the corner. This episode is about a view of musical resources available to you involving the song.

* Official Music Video Link:

* Web Site:

https://rickleejames.com/

* PURCHASE ALBUM:

* SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing

* Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts

* Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892 

Endorsements:

“A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.”

-CCM Magazine https://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/

“I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.”

–Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary)

"I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release."

-Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter)

"Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus."

-Mike Harland

----more----

RICK LEE JAMES INFO

Web Sites:

https://www.rickleejames.com

Get The Single:

https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/halls

 

More from Rick Lee James

Shine A Light In The Darkness

Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness

Music Video:

Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:

https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa

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Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)

Episode 488: You Do Not Have A Sin Nature by Ken Tanner

You do not have a sin nature" by Kenneth Tanner

You do not have a “sin nature,” you have a human nature that participates in sin, contrary to your good creation in the divine image.

Your participations in evil are not who you are but tragic negations of your created human goodness, a deep down formation in and by the love that is God, which all who share human nature have from the beginning. This is the divine image in humanity. This is the meaning of "God saw all that he had made—and it was very good!"

And there’s something else: we confess that God shares our common humanity in Jesus Christ. God is human. What it means to be human and what it means to be God is forever tied to one person. And this human is sinless.

The sinlessness of Jesus Christ is greater than the collective sin of humanity and his life story of perfect obedience is now the measure of every human.

Sin is a denial of our true nature. We are made in the image of love, not hate, in the image of humility, not pride, in the image of generosity not greed.

While it’s evident that the sin of our ancestor, Adam, has wide-reaching destructive consequences in everyone, everywhere, Christians are the ones who trust that the obedience of the human God is greater than Adam's transgression.

The effects of his good humanity will override every evil in us and in creation. This is a basic Christian trust.

And this changes the way we look at everyone. Jesus is the lens through which we view every human.

Sin does not belong to human nature. That human nature is not inherently evil, but rather participates in an original created goodness that is wounded by sin.

This seems plain but maybe that’s why we miss it. God cannot become what is inherently evil. When God becomes human he takes on human nature as he finds it, subject to the conditions of the fall, for what has not been assumed has not been redeemed, but our good creation remains however stained.

God becomes what God makes and what God makes is always good.

We are sinners, as we confess every week in the liturgy. Sin is a power that afflicts us. But it’s also important to understand that we are not our sins. They do not define the human person. The human God does.

Source:

https://www.reddit.com/r/cruciformity/comments/voonp9/you_do_not_have_a_sin_nature_by_kenneth_tanner/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

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RICK LEE JAMES INFO

Web Sites:

https://www.rickleejames.com

Get The Single:

https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/halls

 

More from Rick Lee James

Shine A Light In The Darkness

Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness

Music Video:

Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:

https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa

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Episode 487 (Re-Release) Finding God in the Exorcist with guest Ben DeBono

On this episode of the podcast Ben DeBono of the Sci Fi Christian Podcastdrops by to talk about the classic horror film and novel, The Exorcist. It is our belief that the story is not as much a tale of the demonic as of the God who overcomes all evil. Listen in as we discuss one of the first faith based films to be made by Hollywood. Long before there was Facing the Giants, there was, The Exorcist. Join us as we search for God in the Exorcist. "Do not despise my command because you know me to be a sinner. It's God himself who commands you! The majestic Christ who commands! God the Father commands you! God the son commands you! God the holy spirit commands you! The mystery of the cross commands you! The blood of the martyrs commands you!"

Rick Lee James Official Web Site

https://www.rickleejames.com/

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