hymns

NAG-IIBIGAN SA WALANG HANGGAN

O Panginoon, pinanghahawakan
Ang Iyong pangakong, di kami iiwan
Salamat sa Iyo, sa Iyong Espiritu
Sumasa amin magpakailan man. 

Chorus:
Diyos at tao dati ay malayo
Ngayon ay nailakip at nahalo
Ito ang tanging minimithi ng Iyong puso
Hanggang sa huli, Ikaw at ako
Nag-iibigan sa walang hanggan.

O mal'walhati ang kinabukasan
Tao'y magiging I-yong kahayagan
Ikaw at ako, di na mawawalay
Magkasama tayong namumuhay

Bridge: 
Mapasukdol Bagong Herusalem
Makikita ang kaluguran Mo
Ito rin ang aming panalangin
Maisakatuparan Iyong layunin.

Nag-iibigan sa Walang Hanggan

Little by little, day by day, here a little there a little, morning by morning, from strength to strength, grace upon grace, and from glory to glory, it is a blessing to be satisfied with ordinary days in the divine dispensing!

1 Little by little,
   The Lord is cutting off all our natural life;
   As we grow in Him,
   He replaces us with more of His life divine.

     (Chorus)
     It is our destiny,
     To live a normal life in the divine dispensing,
     It is a blessing,
     To be satisfied with ordinary days in the divine dispensing.

2 Day by day,
   Our inward parts are being renewed by the Lord;
   Every day,
   Fresh and rich supply to us He does afford.

3 Here a little,
   And there a little, Christ reveals Himself to us;
   When we read His word,
   We are satisfied and we enjoy Him thus.

4 Morning by morning,
   Jehovah He is faithful to awaken us;
   He instructs our ears,
   With just a word, the weary to sustain we must.

5 From strength to strength,
   We're on the highways to enter into our God;
   Though Satan opposes,
   We are strengthened to lay hold of more of God.

6 Grace upon grace,
   The Triune God is processed for us to enjoy;
   The law is over,
   Now we can partake of His supply through grace.

7 From glory to glory,
   We are in the process of being transformed;
   Beholding, reflecting,
   To God's image with all saints we'll be conformed.

Ordinary Days

I will call on You (Days grew dark)

2024 version
Lyrics:Witness Lee 
Music:Clement Cotterill Scholefield
Arranger: Erica Chao
Piano, Flute: Erica Chao
Vocal: Rachel Woo, Ariel Yang, Erica Chao
Lyrics:
1.
Lord, breathe Thy breath of life upon me,
  I’m as a bone disjoined and dry;
O may Thou quicken and restore me
  And with Thy Body unify.
2
Lord, breathe Thy breath of life upon me,
  My spirit is so bound and slow;
O break my shackles and release me,
  To mingle in Thy Body’s flow.
3
Lord, breathe Thy breath of life upon me,
  My burdened spirit cannot rise;
May Thou encourage and revive me
  To share Thy Body’s full supplies.
4
Lord, breathe Thy breath of life upon me,
  My barren spirit has no joy;
O may Thou satisfy and bless me,
  Thy Body’s riches to enjoy.
5
Lord, breathe Thy breath of life upon me,
  To me a true dependence give;
Deal with my death and isolation,
  That in Thy Body I may live.

The Time of Singing Has Come

Breath of Life

Music by Erica Chao
Vocals: Many saints

Lyrics: 
For we do not have a High Priest who cannot
Be touched with the feeling of our weaknesses,
But One who has been tempted in all respects like us,
Yet without sin, yet without sin.
 Let us therefore come forward
With boldness to the throne of grace
That we may receive mercy and find grace
For timely help.

Come Forward

2024 Version
Music by Erica Chao
Guitar: Mary Chou
Singer: Allison, Ariel, Erica.

Lyrics: 
For the word of the cross
Is to those who are perishing
Foolishness, foolishness,
For it is written, “I will destroy
The wisdom of the wise,
And the understanding of those
Who understand I will set aside.”
But to us who are being saved
It is the power, power of God.
But to us who are being saved
It is the power, power of God.

For the Word of the Cross

Hymn 203
Lyrics: Witness Lee
Composer: J. B. O. Clemm
Arranger, Singer: Erica Chao

In the Bosom of the Father Hymn 203

Though The World May Promise Me More

A precious hymn written by Watchman Nee!
What does it mean " abide in Me," practically? 
Listen to what brother Nee has shared with us :)

Hymn 561

1.	Thou hast said Thou art the Vine, Lord,
 	 	And that I’m a branch in Thee,
 	But I do not know the reason
 	 	Thy I should so barren be.
2.	Bearing fruit is my deep longing,
 	 	More Thy life to manifest,
 	To Thy throne to bring more glory,
 	 	That Thy will may be expressed.
3.	But I fail to understand, Lord,
 	 	What it means-”abide in me
 	For the more I seek “abiding,”
 	 	More I feel I’m not in Thee.
4.	How I feel I’m not abiding;
 	 	Though I pray and strongly will,
 	Yet from me Thou seemest distant
 	 	And my life is barren still.
5.	Yet Thou art the Vine, Thou saidst it.
 	 	And I am a branch in Thee;
 	When I take Thee as my Savior.
 	 	Then this fact is wrought in me.
6.	Now I’m in Thee and I need not
 	 	Seek into Thyself to come,
 	For I’m joined to Thee already,
 	 	With Thy flesh and bones I’m one.
7.	Not to “go in” is the secret.
 	 	But that I’m “already in”!
 	That I ne’er may leave I’d ask Thee.
 	 	Not how I may get within.
8.	I am in, already in Thee!
 	 	What a place to which I’m brought!
 	There’s no need for prayer or struggling,
 	 	God Himself the work has wrought.
9.	Since I’m in, why ask to enter;
 	 	O how ignorant I’ve been!
 	Now with praise and much rejoicing
 	 	For Thy Word, I dwell therein.
10.	Now in Thee I rest completely,
 	 	With myself I gladly part;
 	Thou art life and Thou art power,
 	 	All in all to me Thou art.

Abide in Him - Hymn 561

Brother Nee's prayer - Lord, for the sake of the church

Thanksgiving live recording session with Mary Chou, Rebecca Chen and Carl Wu,

Hymn 431- Thy Mighty Love -Old tune, Live version

Lyrics: German (19th Century); Translated by Edward Caswall (1814-1878)
Composer: Joseph Barnby
Arranger: Erica Chao
Vocal: Erica, Jessica, Carl

Lyrics:
1
When morning gilds the skies,
My heart awaking cries:
May Jesus Christ be praised!
Alike at work and prayer
To Jesus I repair:
May Jesus Christ be praised!
2
To Thee, my God above,
I cry with glowing love,
May Jesus Christ be praised!
The fairest graces spring
In hearts that ever sing,
May Jesus Christ be praised!
3
Does sadness fill my mind?
A solace here I find,
May Jesus Christ be praised!
Or fades my earthly bliss?
My comfort still is this,
May Jesus Christ be praised!
4
When evil thoughts molest,
With this I shield my breast,
May Jesus Christ be praised!
The powers of darkness fear,
When this sweet chant they hear,
May Jesus Christ be praised!
5
When sleep her balm denies,
My silent spirit sighs,
May Jesus Christ be praised!
The night becomes as day,
When from the heart we say,
May Jesus Christ be praised!
6
Be this, while life is mine,
My canticle divine,
May Jesus Christ be praised!
Be this th’ eternal song
Through all the ages long,
May Jesus Christ be praised!

Hymn Treasure

When Morning Gilds the Skies Hymn 238

Song of Song 4:9 " You have ravished my heart, my sister, my bride; You have ravished my heart with one glance of your eyes, With one strand of your necklace. "
Footnote: The silent answer of Christ’s lover, by a quick look (glance of your eyes) and by her submission to God’s instruction, has ravished His heart.

Song by: Juanito Novikono
Arranged, produced by: Erica Chao
Vocals: Erica Chao

You Have Ravished My Heart - S.S 4:9 and footnote

Hebrews Medley Instrumental

Reigning Life

Hym554 " I come to His presence afresh "
A precious Hym, especially to those who find morning revival difficult.

Song arranged,produced by: Erica Chao
Vocal: Carl Wu, Erica Chao, Grace Leung

I come to His presence afresh

as the hart pants (psalms 42:1-2)

FTTMa 62nd Batch Culminating Song

1.
You've blessed and kept us in Thy love,
Drawn from the world and brought above.
Thy face, oh face, hath shone on us
With flowing grace, our hearts didst last!
Then You lifted Thy countenance
Confirming us what's in Thine heart.
Threefold blessing for three-part man
Oh, what a blessing we can stand!

Chorus:
Jesus Lord, we give ourselves to Thee
And with Thy blessing, we will serve Thee.
No longer for ourselves alone,
But for Thy Church, we will go on.
Bless us Lord, till we're fully blessed
Make us persons blessed to bless.

2.
Our doubts and fears are now all gone
We're for Thy purpose and Thy plan.
Whatever may befall on us—
The Great I am, we fully trust.
Where'er You'll send us, we will go.
Whate'er You've filled us, we'll outflow—
Beget, nourish, perfect, and build,
And help the saints with Thine be filled.

3.
We stand before Thee face to face,
Exhibit how we ran the race.
Now we're not here with empty hands,
But filled with Jesus and Thy brands.
Thy love, and grace, and fellowship—
All for the Body, not for 'self'.
Threefold blessing for three-part man
Behold the blessing, here we stand!

Blessed to Bless

Identity of a Living Saint 9.29

THE PREPARATION OF THE BRIDE

A counterpart is what the Lord is after.
As a Bridegroom He’s longing for her.
He is yearning deep within Him to be satisfied - 
That's to gain a bride who's always by His side, 
One who can love Him with
All her heart, be His match.
He’s dreaming for that day to come 
When she'll be joined to Him as one.
A blessed sight to see - 
The bridegroom with His bride
In that wedding day.

The Bride is getting ready for the wedding.
Second garment now she’s preparing.
She'll be clothed with the fine linen that is bright and clean,
And present herself - pure, spotless, glorious!
Buying now costly oil,
Making her vessels filled,
She’s looking forward to that day
Where she can see her bridegroom’s face.
Behold! He's coming soon!
He’ll take His bride to Him
In that glorious day.

Are you a one who love the Lord’s appearing?
Let us all prepare for His coming.
Our dear Bridegroom's not delaying; He will come in haste! 
So redeem the time - there's no time to waste!
We will run after you.
A pure heart, we pursue.
Remove away all earthly love.
Preserve us Lord until You come.
We give ourselves to You.
Make us your corp'rate bride
‘Til we meet that day.

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