Exalt His NameLyric and Music by Douglas C. Eltzroth I know the God who flies with the cherubRiding on wings made of windHe broke through the sky, came to take care ofLost earth-bond souls he calls friendsHe’s often found holding the fatherless childHe’s often found crying with widows in griefHe’s often found bathing those mostContinue reading “Day 35 of 37 Days of Christmas 2024 – Exalt His Name Unto the Nations”
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Day 34 of 37 Days of Christmas 2024 – The Sling of David
Sing of DavidLyric and Music by Douglas C. Eltzroth You say you know the story of the giant that was killed by the little boyBut do you know exactly when and why Goliath fellIn his hand he held a warrior’s spear the shaft as large as I’ve ever seenAnd before him stood a soldier’s shield about theContinue reading “Day 34 of 37 Days of Christmas 2024 – The Sling of David”
Day 33 of 37 Days of Christmas 2024 – Watchman
WatchmanLyric and Music by Douglas C. Eltzroth Up on the hill there stands a watchmanLooking for the sword of the Lord our GodTo come to our landAnd when he sees that sword a comingHe’s to warn the people – the sword is hereThat’s what God planned If someone hears the sound of the warningBut doesn’t take it toContinue reading “Day 33 of 37 Days of Christmas 2024 – Watchman”
Day 32 of 37 Days of Christmas 2024 – On Each New Year’s Day
On Each New Year’s DayLyric by Dietrich BonhofferMusic by Douglas C. Eltzroth With every power for good to stay and guide meComforted and inspired beyond all fearI’ll live these days with you in thought beside meand pass, with you, into the coming year While all the powers of Good aid and attend us,boldly we’ll faceContinue reading “Day 32 of 37 Days of Christmas 2024 – On Each New Year’s Day”
Day 31 of 37 Days of Christmas 2024 – You’re A Friend of Mine
You’re a Friend of Mine Lyric and music by Douglas C. Eltzroth Let it now be saidWritten down and readOn some future dayWhen you’re far awayWhen you feel alone Let it then be knownYou’re a friend of mineIt’s not so small a thingThat I’ve laughed with you It’s not so small a thingThat I’ve cried with youBecause ofContinue reading “Day 31 of 37 Days of Christmas 2024 – You’re A Friend of Mine”
Day 30 of 37 Days of Christmas 2024 – I Offer Me
I Offer MeLyric and music by Douglas C. Eltzroth I come before (I come before)Your altar now (Your altar now)Prepared to give (prepared to give)My life to Thee (my life to Thee)My empty hands (my empty hands)My empty heart (my empty heart)Stripped of the nets (stripped of the nets)Entangling me (entangling me)It’s my desire (it’sContinue reading “Day 30 of 37 Days of Christmas 2024 – I Offer Me”
Day 29 of 37 Days of Christmas 2024 – Holy, Holy, Holy
Holy, Holy, Holy (That’s the Song)lyric and music by Douglas C. Eltzroth I will join the Lamb, HimselfIn worshipping the FatherFor like the Lamb I am, myselfa worshipper of GodThe Father rejoices when I sing alongTogether, our voices sing Heaven’s ancient song Chorus: we’re singing,Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty!Holy, holy, holy isContinue reading “Day 29 of 37 Days of Christmas 2024 – Holy, Holy, Holy”
Day 28 of 37 Days of Christmas 2024 – The Word of God
Word of GodLyric and music by Douglas C. Eltzroth It’s inspiredGod breathed itIt can be your pathway lightIt can teach you Rebuke youCorrect and train you in the rightIt can take a man of GodAnd give him all that he needsTo be complete fully ableEquipped to do good deeds The Word of GodThe Word of GodContinue reading “Day 28 of 37 Days of Christmas 2024 – The Word of God”
Day 27 of 37 Days of Christmas 2024 – Cast All Your Praise
Cast All Your PraisesLyric and music by Douglas C. Eltzroth If you are burdened with trouble and careCast all your trouble on JesusIf you are burdened with trouble and careCast all your care upon Jesus Chorus: He is willingHe is ableHe is willing and able to carry themHe is willingHe is ableHe is willing andContinue reading “Day 27 of 37 Days of Christmas 2024 – Cast All Your Praise”
Day 26 of 37 Day of Christmas 2024 – I Give You Me
I Give You Me(From ‘Dyin’ to Tell Ya, a musical’)Lyric and music by Douglas C. Eltzroth Verse 1I give you meYes, it is IWho offers up this living sacrificeI give myselfTo you my GodI dedicate to serve you with my lifeI’m tired of always changing my decisionI’d vow to follow you then look awayMy faith justContinue reading “Day 26 of 37 Day of Christmas 2024 – I Give You Me”
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