Great is the gospel of our glorious God,
Where mercy met the anger of God's rod;
A penalty was paid and pardon bought,
And sinners lost at last to Him were brought:
O let the praises of my heart be Thine,
For Christ has died that I may call him mine,
That I may sing with those who dwell above,
Adoring, praising Jesus, King of love.
Great is the mystery of godliness,
Great is the work of God's own holiness;
It moves my soul, and causes me to long
For greater joys than to the earth belong:
O let the praises of my heart be Thine,
For Christ has died that I may call him mine,
That I may sing with those who dwell above,
Adoring, praising Jesus, King of love.
The Spirit vindicated Christ our Lord,
And angels sang with joy and sweet accord;
The nations heard, a dark world flamed with light -
When Jesus rose in glory and in might:
O let the praises of my heart be Thine,
For Christ has died that I may call him mine,
That I may sing with those who dwell above,
Adoring, praising Jesus, King of love.
Our Father in heaven,
Hallowed be Your name,
Your kingdom come,
Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
But deliver us from the evil one.
For Yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory for ever and ever.
Amen.
Thank You, Jesus, thank You Jesus,
Thank You Lord, for loving me.
Thank You, Jesus, thank You Jesus,
Thank You Lord, for loving me.
You went to Calvary, there You died for me.
Thank You Lord, for loving me.
You went to Calvary, there You died for me.
Thank You Lord, for loving me.
You rose up from the grave, to me new life You gave,
Thank You Lord, for loving me.
You rose up from the grave, to me new life You gave,
Thank You Lord, for loving me.
You're coming back again, and we with You shall reign.
Thank You Lord, for loving me.
You're coming back again, and we with You shall reign.
Thank You Lord, for loving me.
Jesus appears to the disciples
36 While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, 'Peace be with you.'
37 They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost.38 He said to them, 'Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds?39 Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.'
40 When he had said this, he showed them his hands and feet.41 And while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he asked them, 'Do you have anything here to eat?'42 They gave him a piece of broiled fish,43 and he took it and ate it in their presence.
44 He said to them, 'This is what I told you while I was still with you: everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.'
45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures.46 He told them, 'This is what is written: the Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day,47 and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.48 You are witnesses of these things.49 I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.'
The ascension of Jesus
50 When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them.51 While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven.52 Then they worshipped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy.53 And they stayed continually at the temple, praising God.
You're the word of God the Father,
From before the world began;
Every star and every planet
Has been fashioned by Your hand.
All creation holds together
By the power of Your voice:
Let the skies declare Your glory,
Let the land and seas rejoice!
You're the author of creation,
You're the Lord of every man;
And Your cry of love rings out across the lands.
Yet You left the gaze of angels,
Came to seek and save the lost,
And exchanged the joy of heaven
For the anguish of a cross.
With a prayer You fed the hungry,
With a word You stilled the sea.
Yet how silently You suffered
That the guilty may go free.
You're the author of creation,
You're the Lord of every man;
And Your cry of love rings out across the lands.
With a shout You rose victorious,
Wresting victory from the grave,
And ascended into heaven
Leading captives in Your wake.
Now You stand before the Father
Interceding for Your own.
From each tribe and tongue and nation
You are leading sinners home.
You're the author of creation,
You're the Lord of every man;
And Your cry of love rings out across the lands.
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Go forth and tell! O church of God, awake!
God's saving news to all the nations take:
Proclaim Christ Jesus, Saviour, Lord and King,
That all the world His worthy praise may sing.
Go forth and tell! God's love embraces all;
He will in grace respond to all who call:
How shall they call if they have never heard
The gracious invitation of His word?
Go forth and tell! Men still in darkness lie;
In wealth or want, in sin they live and die:
Give us, O Lord, concern of heart and mind,
A love like Yours which cares for all mankind.
Go forth and tell! The doors are open wide:
Share God's good gifts - let no one be denied
Live out your life as Christ your Lord shall choose,
Your ransomed powers for His sole glory use.
Go forth and tell! O church of God, arise!
Go in the strength which Christ your Lord supplies;
Go till all nations His great name adore
And serve Him, Lord and King for evermore.
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