Austin Stone Worship is releasing a new album soon (called Within). Crestview’s students had a chance to learn this song at camp in 2019, as part of the Austin Stone team led musical worship for us that week. This song really encourages my heart to center all my hope on Christ. What a refreshing reminder for the midweek! Have a good week.
New Project from Billy and Cindy Foote – World Burning Down
I have a long history with and love for Billy and Cindy Foote. They are probably most known for songs like You Are My King and Sing To The King. In the early 2000s, we were privileged to do many camps with them. And, Billy’s latest project is straight fire and by that, I mean straight prophetic awesomeness about the mess the church has become in the West. From the focus on money to celebrity culture, to doing all kinds of things under the guise of “church,” Billy tries to use his music to help draw us back to a wiser, Biblical way.
This project has 6 tracks:
- All The Wolves
- The Church
- The Things He Could Have Done
- Sunday Morning Show
- World Burning Down
- Dear Ordinary Pastor
(Links are to some lyric videos so you can get a sense of the “heaviness” of this project)
You can get it where you download/purchase digital music: Apple/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, or Amazon Music.
Please check out and support this new project. I would highly recommend it.
Antiphons at Advent
On December 1, Burk Parsons tweeted out…
This got me curious, so I dug into some research on Advent Antiphons and learned this…
Each stanza highlights a title for the Messiah: O Sapientia (O Wisdom), O Adonai (O Lord), O Radix Jesse (O Root of Jesse), O Clavis David (O Key of David), O Oriens (O Rising Sun), O Rex Gentium (O King of the Nations), and O Emmanuel. Each verse praises the coming of the Savior by a different name, and closes with petitions appropriate to the title. According to musical scholars, the arrangement was not accidental. It is called an acrostic, something known to puzzle fanatics. If one starts with the last title and takes the first letter of each one – Emmanuel, Rex, Oriens, Clavis, Radix, Adonai, Sapientia – the Latin words ero cras are formed, translated as, “Tomorrow, I will be [there].”
So, when these are sung, they help express a longing for Jesus to come and each of these longings make an acrostic with a promise: “Tomorrow, I will be there.”
Now you may think, “I wish I could hear this song.” And, fortunately, you have probably heard it and maybe sung it already:
1 O come, O come, Immanuel,
and ransom captive Israel
that mourns in lonely exile here
until the Son of God appear.
Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Immanuel
shall come to you, O Israel.
2 O come, O Wisdom from on high,
who ordered all things mightily;
to us the path of knowledge show
and teach us in its ways to go. Refrain
3 O come, O come, great Lord of might,
who to your tribes on Sinai’s height
in ancient times did give the law
in cloud and majesty and awe. Refrain
4 O come, O Branch of Jesse’s stem,
unto your own and rescue them!
From depths of hell your people save,
and give them victory o’er the grave. Refrain
5 O come, O Key of David, come
and open wide our heavenly home.
Make safe for us the heavenward road
and bar the way to death’s abode. Refrain
6 O come, O Bright and Morning Star,
and bring us comfort from afar!
Dispel the shadows of the night
and turn our darkness into light. Refrain
7 O come, O King of nations, bind
in one the hearts of all mankind.
Bid all our sad divisions cease
and be yourself our King of Peace. Refrain
Psalter Hymnal (Gray) (O Come, O Come, Emmanuel on Hymnary)
May this season be one in which you reflect on the longing those first-century people had as the Christ came and may you long for the returning Lord, as well.
New Song – Ancient of Days
In recent weeks at Crestview, we’ve been teaching City Alight’s song Ancient of Days. This song ties in so well with our “king” theme as we work through 1 and 2 Samuel. Enjoy.
Lyrics
Verse 1
Though the nations rage
Kingdoms rise and fall
There is still one King
Reigning over all
So I will not fear for this truth remains:
That my God is the Ancient of Days
Chorus
None above Him, none before Him
All of time in His hands
For His throne it shall remain and ever stand
All the power, all the glory
I will trust in His name
For my God is the Ancient of Days
Verse 2
Though the dread of night
Overwhelms my soul
He is here with me
I am not alone
O His love is sure and He knows my name
For my God is the Ancient of Days
Chorus
None above Him, none before Him
All of time in His hands
For His throne it shall remain and ever stand
All the power, all the glory
I will trust in His name
For my God is the Ancient of Days
Verse 3
Though I may not see
What the future brings
I will watch and wait
For the Saviour King
Then my joy complete standing face to face
In the presence of the Ancient of Days
Chorus
None above Him, none before Him
All of time in His hands
For His throne it shall remain and ever stand
All the power, all the glory
I will trust in His name
For my God is the Ancient of Days
Tag
For my God is the Ancient of Days
Credits
Jonny Robinson, Rich Thompson, Michael Farren, Jesse Reeves
New Song – At The Cross (Hillsong)
This past Sunday, we introduced a new song (to us) from Hillsong entitled At The Cross. Here are the lyrics and a video of a performance of it:
Verse 1
Oh Lord You’ve searched me
You know my way
Even when I fail You
I know You love me
Verse 2
Your holy presence
Surrounding me
In every season
I know You love me
I know You love me
Chorus
At the cross I bow my knee
Where Your blood was shed for me
There’s no greater love than this
You have overcome the grave
Your glory fills the highest place
What can separate me now
Verse 3
You go before me
You shield my way
Your hand upholds me
I know You love me
I know You love me
Bridge
You tore the veil You made a way
When You said that it is done
You tore the veil You made a way
When You said that it is done
Verse 4
And when the earth fades
Falls from my eyes
And You stand before me
I know You love me
I know You love me
CCLI Song # 4591816
Darlene Zschech | Reuben Morgan
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Christ Is Mine Forevermore
In the month of May at Crestview, we’re going to be learning/singing the CityAlight song Christ Is Mine Forevermore by Jonny Robinson and Rich Thompson (CCLI # 7036096). Scott Cornish arranged this for us. Part of the reason in choosing this song is to be honest about the realities (and struggles) we have living life in this fallen world. Further, the heavenly vision that this song ends with is so helpful in stirring up our affections (in a good way) to really live the life we’ve been called to. I hope you resonate with it and it encourages you. Here are the lyrics:
Verse 1
Mine are days that God has numbered
I was made to walk with Him
Yet I look for worldly treasure
And forsake the King of kings
Chorus 1
But mine is hope in my Redeemer
Though I fall His love is sure
For Christ has paid for every failing
I am His forevermore
Verse 2
Mine are tears in times of sorrow
Darkness not yet understood
Through the valley I must travel
Where I see no earthly good
Chorus 2
But mine is peace that flows from heaven
And the strength in times of need
I know my pain will not be wasted
Christ completes His work in me
Verse 3
Mine are days here as a stranger
Pilgrim on a narrow way
One with Christ I will encounter
Harm and hatred for His name
Chorus 3
But mine is armour for this battle
Strong enough to last the war
And He has said He will deliver
Safely to the golden shore
Chorus 4
And mine are keys to Zion city
Where beside the King I walk
For there my heart has found its treasure
Christ is mine forevermore
Bridge
Come rejoice now O my soul
For His love is my reward
Fear is gone and hope is sure
Christ is mine forevermore
CCLI Song # 7036096
Jonny Robinson | Rich Thompson
© 2016 Jonny Robinson, CityAlight Music (Admin. by Jonathan Robinson)
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April 2019 Song – Because He Lives (Amen)
In April 2019, we’re teaching/learning the song Because He Lives (Amen) by Matt Maher and others. The lyric video is above and lyrics are below. We sing this in the key of G, as it’s more singable/playable than this key. But, I’m hoping that this song helps our hearts swell in love as we celebrate Easter. Enjoy!
Verse 1
I believe in the Son
I believe in the Risen One
I believe I overcome
By the power of His blood
Chorus
Amen amen
I’m alive I’m alive because He lives
Amen amen
Let my song join the one that never ends
(Because He lives)
Verse 2
I was dead in the grave
I was covered in sin and shame
I heard mercy call my name
He rolled the stone away
Bridge
Because He lives I can face tomorrow
Because He lives ev’ry fear is gone
I know He holds my life
My future in His hand
Ending
Because He lives
CCLI Song # 7027887
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Song for March 2019
This month at Crestview, we’re learning the song O Lord, My Rock and My Redeemer written by Nathan Stiff. CCLI: #7096627
Lyrics:
VERSE 1
O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer
Greatest treasure of my longing soul
My God, like You there is no other
True delight is found in You alone
Your grace, a well too deep to fathom
Your love exceeds the heavens’ reach
Your truth, a fount of perfect wisdom
My highest good and my unending need
VERSE 2
O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer
Strong defender of my weary heart
My sword to fight the cruel deceiver
And my shield against his hateful darts
My song when enemies surround me
My hope when tides of sorrow rise
My joy when trials are abounding
Your faithfulness, my refuge in the night
VERSE 3
O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer
Gracious Savior of my ruined life
My guilt and cross laid on Your shoulders
In my place You suffered bled and died
You rose, the grave and death are conquered
You broke my bonds of sin and shame
O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer
May all my days bring glory to Your Name
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February 2019 Song – Lord, I Need You
Many months throughout the year, we try to teach a new song to the people of Crestview. This may or may not be familiar to anyone. But, we got some great feedback for the song we chose in February, so I thought I’d put it online to remember it.
Song for September 2018 – Living Hope
In the month of September at Crestview, we’re teaching the song Living Hope by Phil Wickham. Here are the details:
Lyrics:
How great the chasm that lay between us
How high the mountain I could not climb
In desperation, I turned to heaven
And spoke Your name into the night
Then through the darkness, Your loving-kindness
Tore through the shadows of my soul
The work is finished, the end is written
Jesus Christ, my living hope
How high the mountain I could not climb
In desperation, I turned to heaven
And spoke Your name into the night
Then through the darkness, Your loving-kindness
Tore through the shadows of my soul
The work is finished, the end is written
Jesus Christ, my living hope
Who could imagine so great a mercy?
What heart could fathom such boundless grace?
The God of ages stepped down from glory
To wear my sin and bear my shame
The cross has spoken, I am forgiven
The King of kings calls me His own
Beautiful Savior, I’m Yours forever
Jesus Christ, my living hope
What heart could fathom such boundless grace?
The God of ages stepped down from glory
To wear my sin and bear my shame
The cross has spoken, I am forgiven
The King of kings calls me His own
Beautiful Savior, I’m Yours forever
Jesus Christ, my living hope
Chorus:
Hallelujah, praise the One who set me free
Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me
You have broken every chain
There’s salvation in Your name
Jesus Christ, my living hope
Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me
You have broken every chain
There’s salvation in Your name
Jesus Christ, my living hope
Then came the morning that sealed the promise
Your buried body began to breathe
Out of the silence, the Roaring Lion
Declared the grave has no claim on me
Jesus, Yours is the victory, whoa!
Your buried body began to breathe
Out of the silence, the Roaring Lion
Declared the grave has no claim on me
Jesus, Yours is the victory, whoa!
Hallelujah, praise the One who set me free
Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me
You have broken every chain
There’s salvation in Your name
Jesus Christ, my living hope
Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me
You have broken every chain
There’s salvation in Your name
Jesus Christ, my living hope
Jesus Christ, my living hope
Oh God, You are my living hope
Oh God, You are my living hope
Songwriters: Phil Wickham / Brian Johnson
Living Hope lyrics © Essential Music Publishing, Bethel Music Publishing
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