Worship – May 3, 2020
Crossway –
It is now May! The weather seems to be warming, and regardless of when we might be able to meet again, we are no doubt closer to that blessed day. This particular day is all the more difficult in that it would have been a day that we share the Lord’s Supper together. That we cannot is an unfortunate side-effect of this virus; a meal where we “commune” together cannot be taken either separately or virtually. Yet, we still have the grace of our God through the words he has given us. May those words, sung, prayed, read, said, build you up for the work of the ministry, to the glory of our Great God Jesus Christ.
As always, if you want a printed version of this order, a word document can be found here, and a PDF here.
In Christ,
Pastor Doug
WORSHIP – SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2020
Responsive Reading – Psalm 93:1-5
The LORD reigns; he is robed in majesty; the LORD is robed; he has put on strength as his belt.
Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved.
Your throne is established from of old; you are from everlasting.
The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their roaring.
Mightier than the thunders of many waters, mightier than the waves of the sea, the LORD on high is mighty!
Your decrees are very trustworthy; holiness befits your house, O LORD, forevermore.
Prayer of Adoration
Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy:
Come, ye sinners, poor and needy, weak and wounded, sick and sore;
Jesus ready stands to save you, full of pity, love, and pow’r.
I will arise and go to Jesus, He will embrace me in His arms;
In the arms of my dear Savior, O there are ten thousand charms!
Come, ye thirsty, come, and welcome, God’s free bounty glorify;
True belief and true repentance, ev’ry grace that brings you nigh.
I will arise and go to Jesus, He will embrace me in His arms;
In the arms of my dear Savior, O there are ten thousand charms!
Come, ye weary, heavy laden, lost and ruined by the fall;
If you tarry till you’re better, you will never come at all.
I will arise and go to Jesus, He will embrace me in His arms;
In the arms of my dear Savior, O there are ten thousand charms!
Lo! The incarnate God ascended, pleads the merit of His blood;
Venture on Him, venture wholly, let no other trust intrude.
I will arise and go to Jesus, He will embrace me in His arms;
In the arms of my dear Savior, O there are ten thousand charms!
I will arise and go to Jesus, He will embrace me in His arms;
In the arms of my dear Savior, O there are ten thousand charms!
All I Have is Christ:
I once was lost in darkest night, yet thought I knew the way.
The sin that promised joy and life had led me to the grave.
I had no hope that You would own a rebel to Your will.
And if You had not loved me first, I would refuse You still.
But as I ran my hell-bound race, indifferent to the cost,
You looked upon my helpless state and led me to the cross.
And I beheld God’s love displayed. You suffered in my place.
You bore the wrath reserved for me. Now all I know is grace.
Hallelujah! All I have is Christ. Hallelujah! Jesus is my life.
Hallelujah! All I have is Christ. Hallelujah! Jesus is my life.
Now, Lord, I would be Yours alone, and live so all might see
The strength to follow Your commands could never come from me.
O Father, use my ransomed life in any way You choose.
And let my song forever be my only boast is You!
Hallelujah! All I have is Christ. Hallelujah! Jesus is my life.
Hallelujah! All I have is Christ. Hallelujah! Jesus is my life.
Hallelujah! All I have is Christ. Hallelujah! Jesus is my life.
Scripture Reading: Psalm 95:1-3
How Great Thou Art:
O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder
Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder
Thy power throughout the universe displayed
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee:
How great Thou art! How great Thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee:
How great Thou art! How great Thou art!
And when I think that God, His Son not sparing
Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in.
That on the Cross, my burden gladly bearing
He bled and died to take away my sin
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee:
How great Thou art! How great Thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee:
How great Thou art! How great Thou art!
When Christ shall come with shouts of acclamation
And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart.
Then I shall bow with humble adoration
And then proclaim, my God, how great Thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee:
How great Thou art! How great Thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee:
How great Thou art! How great Thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee:
How great Thou art! How great Thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee:
How great Thou art! How great Thou art!
How great Thou art! How great Thou art!
Prayer of Repentance: Isaiah 44:12-17
Gospel Assurance: Isaiah 44:21-23
Nothing But The Blood:
What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
What can make me whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
Oh! precious is the flow, that makes me white as snow;
No other fount I know, nothing but the blood of Jesus.
For my pardon, this I see, nothing but the blood of Jesus;
For my cleansing this my plea, nothing but the blood of Jesus.
Oh! precious is the flow, that makes me white as snow;
No other fount I know, nothing but the blood of Jesus.
Nothing can for sin atone, nothing but the blood of Jesus;
Naught of good that I have done, nothing but the blood of Jesus.
Oh! precious is the flow, that makes me white as snow;
No other fount I know, nothing but the blood of Jesus.
This is all my hope and peace, nothing but the blood of Jesus;
This is all my righteousness, nothing but the blood of Jesus.
Oh! precious is the flow, that makes me white as snow;
No other fount I know, nothing but the blood of Jesus.
Oh! precious is the flow, that makes me white as snow;
No other fount I know, nothing but the blood of Jesus.
Sermon by Pastor Doug: John 15:12-17
He Will Hold Me Fast:
When I fear my faith will fail, Christ will hold me fast;
When the tempter would prevail, He will hold me fast.
I could never keep my hold Through life’s fearful path;
For my love is often cold; He must hold me fast.
He will hold me fast, He will hold me fast;
For my Savior loves me so, He will hold me fast.
Those He saves are His delight, Christ will hold me fast;
Precious in his holy sight, He will hold me fast.
He’ll not let my soul be lost; His promises shall last;
Bought by Him at such a cost, He will hold me fast.
He will hold me fast, He will hold me fast;
For my Savior loves me so, He will hold me fast.
For my life He bled and died, Christ will hold me fast;
Justice has been satisfied; He will hold me fast.
Raised with Him to endless life, He will hold me fast
‘Till our faith is turned to sight, When He comes at last!
He will hold me fast, He will hold me fast;
For my Savior loves me so, He will hold me fast.
He will hold me fast, He will hold me fast;
For my Savior loves me so, He will hold me fast.
He will hold me fast, He will hold me fast;
For my Savior loves me so, He will hold me fast.
Benediction: Proverbs 22:4
The reward for humility and fear of the LORD is riches and honor and life.
