Chord Chart
VERSE 1
A mighty fortress is our God
A bulwark never failing
Our helper He amid the flood
Of mortal ills prevailing
For still our ancient foe
Doth seek to work us woe
His craft and pow'r are great
And armed with cruel hate
On earth is not his equal
VERSE 2
If we in our own strength confide
Our striving would be losing
Were not the right Man on our side
The Man of God's own choosing
You ask who that may be
Christ Jesus it is He
The Lord of Hosts His name
From age to age the same
And He must win the battle
VERSE 3
And tho' this world with devils filled
Should threaten to undo us
We will not fear for God hath willed
His truth to triumph through us
The Prince of darkness grim
We tremble not for him
His rage we can endure
For lo! his doom is sure
The Word of God shall fell him
VERSE 4
That word above all earthly powers
No thanks to them, abideth
The Spirit and the gifts are ours
Through Him who with us sideth
Let goods and kindred go
This mortal life also
The body they may kill
God’s truth abideth still
His Kingdom is forever
SCRIPTURE READING
Read Psalm 3
A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.
[1] O LORD, how many are my foes!
Many are rising against me;
[2] many are saying of my soul,
“There is no salvation for him in God.” Selah
[3] But you, O LORD, are a shield about me,
my glory, and the lifter of my head.
[4] I cried aloud to the LORD,
and he answered me from his holy hill. Selah
[5] I lay down and slept;
I woke again, for the LORD sustained me.
[6] I will not be afraid of many thousands of people
who have set themselves against me all around.
[7] Arise, O LORD!
Save me, O my God!
For you strike all my enemies on the cheek;
you break the teeth of the wicked.
[8] Salvation belongs to the LORD;
your blessing be on your people! Selah
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Read aloud each petition of the Lord’s prayer, and take a few moments to add our own prayers according to each petition (for example, after “Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven”, you might pray for God to help you understand his will in a specific situation in you life.).
1st Petition: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.
2nd Petition: Your kingdom come
3rd Petition: Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
4th Petition: Give us this day our daily bread
5th Petition: And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
6th Petition: And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Conclusion: For yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever, Amen.
ASSURANCE OF GRACE - Matthew 11:25–30
[25] At that time Jesus declared, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; [26] yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. [27] All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. [28] Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. [29] Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. [30] For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
WORSHIP THROUGH GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
Out of thankful hearts, let us worship God by giving to his church and kingdom purposes.
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SONG - Before the Throne of God Above
