1. Father, ’twas Thy love that knew us
  Earth’s foundation long before:
That same love to Jesus drew us
  By its sweet constraining pow’r,
And will keep us, and will keep us,
  Safely now, and evermore,
  Safely now, and evermore.

2. Now that changeless love enfolds us,
  All its wealth on us bestows;
While its pow’r unchanging holds us
  In a holy calm repose.
God and Father, God and Father,
  Unto Thee our worship flows,
  Unto Thee our worship flows.

3. God of love, our souls adore Thee!
  We would still Thy grace proclaim,
Till we cast our crowns before Thee,
  And in glory praise Thy name;
Praise and worship, praise and worship
  Be to God and to the Lamb!
  Be to God and to the Lamb!

Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/34

Similar tune: God, we praise Thee for Thy mercy (Hymn 26) https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/26

Father, 'twas Thy Love That Knew Us (Hymn 34)| Instrumental

And they called Rebekah and said to her,
Will you go with this man?
And she said, I will go.
And they called Rebekah and said to her,
Will you go with this man?
And she said, I will go.
 	Whom having not seen, you love;
Believe and exult.
Whom having not seen, you love;
Believe and exult.

Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/ns/568

And They Called Rebekah | Instrumental

I learned this song many many years ago, when I was about 10 years old while I sat in as a little child in my first young people's meeting back in my parents' hometown, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. I never sang it again since I moved to the US --no one really knows this song here, except for VERY few saints who are either Filipino or have visited the Philippines for a blending trip. But recently I have been recollecting many precious, almost forgotten memories from my childhood, and this song came to mind. "Sweet, Sweet Repose" is something that sounded lovely to me then as a child, but is so intimate and relatable to me now as an adult. It's like this song was written so I could enjoy it at this exact stage and time of my life. I thought of sharing it with you all. The following are the lyrics/some info on how to play it on your own. Enjoy!

Ukulele 
Key: Capo 1 D 
Standard tuning

Are You the One who came from heav’n?
The mighty God who suffered the curse of sin and died,
And they pierced Your side.
Rose from the grave, You’re ever new;
You’ve sown in me the seed of life that grew
From sinner, poor and blind
To New Jerusalem.
 
I love You more
With all my heart, with all my soul,
(Oh, Love divine)
With all my strength, with all my mind;
Sweet, sweet repose.

Are You the One my heart has known?
Are You the One, my spirit has richly grown to love?
Oh come, Beloved
And with my lips, shall I confess
That deep in You my heart found rest
And peace as ocean’s depth?
Oh, fill me with Your breath!

Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/ns/52

Sweet, Sweet Repose

Lyrics composed and audio recorded two years ago. Still enjoying it!

Jesus, My Sunshine

1. Here I am lord here I am
By your mercy here I am,
Through your blood I'm wholly free
To come forward lord to thee,
To come forward lord to thee.

2. Here I am lord here I am
In your word Lord here I am,
O Lord flow within my being,
Wash and cleanse me thoroughly,
Wash and cleanse me thoroughly.

3.Here I am lord here I am
In your presence here I am,
Lord your face is all to me,
Oh I eat your presence sweet,
Oh I eat your presence sweet.

4. Here I am lord here I am,
In your light Lord here I am,
O Lord shine within my being,
All the darkness to recede,
All the darkness to recede.

5. Here I am lord here I am
O by faith lord, here I am,
Grace and mercy flow to me,
I come forward lord to thee,
I come forward lord to thee.

6. Here I am lord here I am
In Your glory, here I am,
O Lord saturate my being,
To express thee corporately,
To express thee corporately.

7. Here I am lord here I am,
One with thee Lord here I am,
May your words abide in Me,
And through prayer Lord release,
And through prayer Lord release.

8. Here I am lord here I am,
With the saints Lord here I am,
Armed and numbered for Your need,
O Lord move unceasingly,
O Lord move unceasing!

Composed by: Mario R. & co.

Here I Am, Lord, Here I Am

Lord, You love me so immensely;
I would love You more intensely.
Every day and every moment,
O Lord, capture me.
Let my goal and my life’s theme be,
Lord, to love You most supremely;
With all my heart, Lord Jesus,
Keep me faithful unto Thee.
 	
Draw me, Lord, each day.
Take my veils away.
With a pure heart will I see You;
Lord I just love You.
Nothing else I seek;
No one else for me.
I would fully and absolutely
Give my whole being unto Thee.

Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/ns/46

Lord, You Love Me So Immensely

2 Thessalonians 3:3-5
Key of D (Capo 3)
Intro: D-G-D-A-D-G-D

D                         A           Bm
But the Lord is faithful
                 F#m                 G
Who will establish you
                           D                       A
And guard you from the evil one. (2x)

                         G                             A
And we have confidence in the Lord concerning you
F#m                  Bm
That what we charge,
        G              D                       A
You both are doing and will do.

                D                           G
And the Lord direct your hearts
               A                            Bm
Into the love, the love of God
         G                  A                D
And into the endurance of Christ.

Ending:
                D                           G
And the Lord direct your hearts
               A                            Bm
Into the love, the love of God
         G                  A                Bm     E
And into the endurance of Christ.
         G                  A                 D-G-D
And into the endurance of Christ.

2 Thessalonians 3:3-5

Lyrics:

My goal is God Himself, not joy, nor peace,
Nor even blessing, but Himself, my God;
’Tis His to lead me there—not mine, but His—
At any cost, dear Lord, by any road.

So faith bounds forward to its goal in God,
And love can trust her Lord to lead her there;
Upheld by Him, my soul is following hard
Till God hath full fulfilled my deepest prayer.

No matter if the way be sometimes dark,
No matter though the cost be oft-times great,
He knoweth how I best shall reach the mark,
The way that leads to Him must needs be strait.

One thing I know, I cannot say Him nay;
One thing I do, I press towards my Lord;
My God my glory here, from day to day,
And in the glory there my great Reward.

Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/nt/350

My Goal Is God Himself

Capo 2: E - C#m - F#m - B - E (intro)

1
More of our heart, dear Lord, we’d give You now;
Even more ground to You, Lord, we’d allow.
All that distracts us we’d despise,
All that draws away our eyes—
Lord, do fill our vision
’Til the morning star has risen!
We would count all things loss, but Jesus gain;
Our inward parts cry out for You to reign.
Worthy You are our heart to claim—
Come, engrave on us Your name,
We would love You, Jesus, more.

2
Less we would argue, Lord, and go our way;
More we would say “Amen” to what You say.
Grant us a walk to You conformed,
’Til our living is transformed.
We adore You, Jesus—
May a pure love for You seize us.
Any unwillingness, Lord, quickly slay;
Even by faith we open all the way—
Rising to heights of love unknown,
Christ our destiny alone,
We would love You, Jesus, more!

Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/ns/221

More Of Our Heart, Dear Lord

1
Jesus Lord, I just love You.
You’ve attracted me, and my heart renewed.
I pursue You like a dove;
I belong to You, and You’re my Beloved.
Everything under the sun is vanity:
It’s like chasing after wind, so emptily;
You have put within me, Lord, eternity...
2
Now I rise to come away;
In the cleft rock, Lord, I would ever stay.
Kiss me, Lord; refresh me, too,
As I gaze at You, and Your death I view.
You were broken on the cross for me, dear Lord.
All Your being, life and love for me was poured.
Precious One, You are the One that I adore...
3
Make me, Lord, a fragrance true,
As a garden filled, with Your spices new.
Transform me, Your Bride to be,
For Your heart’s desire, through eternity.
As Your lover in the veil, I long to be,
Be conformed to Your sweet death continually,
’Til Your city we become eternally.

Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/ns/232

Jesus Lord, I Just Love You

A collaboration between the student sisters from USC and UCLA. Hallelujah, Christ is all and in all!

Lord, You love me so immensely;
I would love You more intensely.
Every day and every moment,
O Lord, capture me.
Let my goal and my life’s theme be,
Lord, to love You most supremely;
With all my heart, Lord Jesus,
Keep me faithful unto Thee.
 	Draw me, Lord, each day.
Take my veils away.
With a pure heart will I see You;
Lord I just love You.
Nothing else I seek;
No one else for me.
I would fully and absolutely
Give my whole being unto Thee.

Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/ns/46

Lord, You Love Me So Immensely (USC & UCLA Sisters)

Lyrics:

Down from His glory,
  Ever living story,
My God and Savior came,
  And Jesus was His name.
Born in a manger,
  To His own a stranger,
A Man of sorrows, tears and agony.

 O how I love Him! How I adore Him!
My breath, my sunshine, my all in all!
The great Creator became my Savior,
 And all God’s fulness dwelleth in Him.

What condescension,
  Bringing us redemption;
That in the dead of night,
  Not one faint hope in sight,
God, gracious, tender,
  Laid aside His splendor,
Stooping to woo, to win, to save my soul.

Without reluctance,
  Flesh and blood His substance
He took the form of man,
  Revealed the hidden plan.
O glorious myst’ry,
  Sacrifice of Calv’ry,
And now I know Thou art the great “I AM.”

Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/82

Down From His Glory (Hymn 82)

I love You, Lord Jesus!
I love, You, Lord, Precious One!
No other one compares to You!
(Repeat)

 	Jesus, Lord Jesus,
Dear Lord, most lovely One,
No one compares to You!

Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/ns/226

(Featuring my mother on vocals and my brother on vocals and guitar)

I Love You, Lord Jesus

Capo 5: C - key of F
Lord, I love You and nothing compares to You,
Even if within my heart I don't feel like I do,
Lord, I just love You by faith, dear Lord, I do,
There's never been a time like this before,
O Lord, I love You.

Lord, I love You and nothing compares to You,
Even when I realize I'm far away from You,
Lord, I just love You by faith, dear Lord, I do,
I turn my heart and still proclaim once more,
O Lord, I love You.

Composition by: M. Rosado
Logo by: B. Loiz & K. Ho

Lord, I Love You and Nothing Compares to You (LA SSoT '17) - DTLAYP

Lord Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine;
For Thee all the pleasures of sin I resign;
My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou,
If ever I loved Thee, Lord Jesus, ’tis now.

I love Thee, because Thou hast first loved me,
And purchased my pardon on Calvary’s tree;
I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow;
If ever I loved Thee, Lord Jesus, ’tis now.

I’ll love Thee in life, I will love Thee in death,
And praise Thee as long as Thou lendest me breath;
And say when the death-dew lies cold on my brow,
If ever I loved Thee, Lord Jesus, ’tis now.

In ages eternal of endless delight
I’ll ever adore Thee in glory so bright;
I’ll sing with the glittering crown on my brow,
If ever I loved Thee, Lord Jesus, ’tis now.

Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/544

*Apologies for the background noise. My guinea pigs wouldn't stop biting each other during the recording.*

Lord Jesus, I Love Thee, I Know Thou Art Mine (Hymn 544)

1.
Jesus, lover of my soul,
Let me to Thy bosom fly,
While the nearer waters roll,
While the tempest still is high:
Hide me, O my Savior, hide,
Till the storm of life is past;
Safe into the haven guide;
O receive my soul at last.

2.
Other refuge have I none,
Hangs my helpless soul on Thee;
Leave, oh, leave me not alone,
Still support and comfort me.
All my trust on Thee is stayed,
All my help from Thee I bring;
Cover my defenseless head
With the shadow of Thy wing.

3.
Thou, O Christ, art all I want;
More than all in Thee I find;
Raise the fallen, cheer the faint,
Heal the sick and lead the blind.
Just and holy is Thy name,
I am all unrighteousness;
Vile and full of sin I am,
Thou art full of truth and grace.

4.
Plenteous grace with Thee is found,
Grace to cover all my sin;
Let the healing streams abound;
Make and keep me pure within.
Thou of life the fountain art,
Freely let me take of Thee;
Spring Thou up within my heart,
Rise to all eternity.

Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1057

Jesus, Lover Of My Soul (Hymn 1057)

1.
Unto him that hath Thou givest
Ever more abundantly;
Lord, I live because Thou livest,
Therefore give more life to me,
Therefore speed me in the race,
Therefore let me grow in grace.

2.
Deepen all Thy work, O Master,
Strengthen every downward root;
Only do Thou ripen faster,
More and more Thy pleasant fruit;
Purge me, prune me, self abase;
Only let me grow in grace.

3.
Let me grow by sun and shower,
Every moment water me;
Make me really, hour by hour,
More and more conformed to Thee,
That Thy loving eye may trace
Day by day my growth in grace.

4.
From Thy fulness grace outpouring,
Show me ever greater things;
Raise me higher, sunward soaring,
Mounting as on eagle-wings.
By the brightness of Thy face,
Ever let me grow in grace.

5.
Let me, then, be always growing,
Never, never standing still,
Listening, learning, better knowing
Thee and Thy most blessed will.
Till I win the glorious race,
Daily let me grow in grace.

Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/nt/394b

Unto Him That Hath Thou Givest (Hymn 394)

1.
Lord Jesus, I long in Thy presence to live,
From morning to evening my one world Thou art;
O let not my heart be contented or rest
When loving or seeking what with Thee doth part.
Each moment, each day, throughout suff’ring and pain,
When nought in the world can give comfort or cheer,
When sighing and weeping encompasses me,
Lord, still all my sighing and wipe every tear.

2.
Each time when I dream of the goodness of life,
I pray Thee, dear Lord, that Thou in it may be;
O do not allow me to choose by myself,
Nor seek any pleasure that’s other than Thee.
Each night when alone in the stillness I lie,
I pray Thee, Lord Jesus, that Thou wilt be near;
Each morning ere dawn comes, while still in my sleep,
Then whispering call me and open my ear.

3.
Each time, Lord, when reading in Thy holy Word,
I pray that Thy glory may shine on each line,
That clearly I’ll see what a Savior I have
And how great salvation that Thou hast made mine.
When helpless I come, Lord, to kneel at Thy throne,
I pray Thee to hear me and grant me Thy grace;
If thru my shortcomings Thou hear not my prayer,
Withdraw not Thy presence, O hide not Thy face.

4.
Each time when of heavenly blessings I think,
O let my heart long to be raptured to Thee;
My only hope here is Thy coming again,
My only joy there, Lord, Thy presence will be.
Lord, teach me each day in Thy presence to live,
From morning to evening my one world Thou art;
O let not my heart be contented or rest
When loving or seeking what with Thee doth part.

Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/nt/389

Lord Jesus, I Long In Thy Presence To Live (Hymn 389)

Lord, there’s nothing in this world like You;
You fill me up completely.
And I would never give You up for anything
Because nothing else could satisfy me so.

People think that they can find
Satisfaction, peace of mind.
Everything leads to another,
But I’ve found the best.

No more trying something else,
Or thinking that there’s something more;
No more hoping “someday,”
’Cause today I have the best.

Looking not at failures past,
Hoping not in future dreams;
Not wishing I were different,
Knowing everything’s the best.

Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/ns/109
Tuning: Standard C (C F A# D# G C)
Chords: E progression
Key: C#

Lord, There's Nothing In This World Like You

When thou wakest in the morning
Ere thou tread the untried way,
Of the lot that lies before thee
Thor’ the coming busy day.
Whether sunbeams promise brightness,
Whether dim forebodings fall,
Be thy dawning glad or gloomy,
Go to Jesus, tell Him all.

In the calm of sweet communion
Let thy daily work be done;
In the peace of soul-outpouring,
Care be banished, patience won.
And if earth with its enchantments
Seek thy spirit to enthrall,
Ere thou listen, ere thou answer,
Turn to Jesus, tell Him all.

And if weariness creeps o'er thee
As the day wears to its close,
Or if sudden fierce temptation
Bring thee face to face with foes;
In thy weakness, in thy peril,
Raise to heav’n a truthful call;
Strength and calm for every crisis,
Come, in telling Jesus all.

Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/nt/788

When Thou Wakest In The Morning (Hymn 788)

If God leads you to walk
A way that you know,
It will not benefit you as much as
If He would lead you to take the way
That you do not know.
This forces you to have
Hundreds and thousands of
Conversations with Him,
Resulting in a journey that is an
Everlasting memorial
Between you and Him.

Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/ns/291

If God Leads You To Walk A Way

Create in me a clean heart, O God,
And renew a right spirit within me.
Create in me a clean heart, O God,
And renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from Thy presence;
Take not Thy holy Spirit from me.
Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation;
And renew a right spirit within me.

Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/ns/51
Recorded and enjoyed with: a YP sister from my locality

Create In Me A Clean Heart (with S.W.)

Made a tune out of one of my favorite verses from the 2020 Summer Training on Jeremiah:

C                                                E   
Your words were found and I ate them
                 Am       F             C
and Your word became to me
                                                G
The gladness and joy of my heart
         F                    G              C
The gladness and joy of my heart
      F       G                      C
For I am called by Your name
                                 G
O Jehovah, God of hosts
      C                                F
For I am called by Your name
     Dm         G          C-F-C
O Jehovah, God of hosts

Your Words Were Found And I Ate Them! (Jeremiah 15:16)

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassions and God of all comfort; who comforts us in all our affliction that we may be able to comfort those who are in every affliction through the comforting with which we ourselves are comforted by God."

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