Wednesday, August 30, 2023

"A Burden For Souls" (with lyrics and chords)

There was a request for the lyrics and chords for this song. So, I am putting up a new page for that. The old page without chords is located here. It is played to the key of D.



A BURDEN FOR SOULS
Words: Bill Butterworth
Album: Make It Clear

D     F#m         G     A7 
A burden for souls dear Lord, a burden to share 
D     F#m         G A7 
A love for the lost dear Lord, a genuine care 
G F#m             Em         A7 
A need to see this world as people dying each day 
G     F#m         Em             A7 
An urge to speak with them, to do more than just pray 

 

D     F#m         Em     A7 
A burden for souls dear Lord, a decision to make 
D F#m             Em A7 
A goal to follow Christ, whatever it takes 
G F#m             Em         A7 
A life of sharing the gospel with whomever I can 
G F#m             Em             A7 
A need to take my eyes off myself, to see God’s plan 
        B7 
To see God’s plan. 

 

E         G#m          F#m     B7 
A burden for souls dear Lord, this will always be my prayer 
E             G#m F#m             B7 
Make this burden real to me, that I may always care 
A     G#m A B7 
To share God’s love, to share God’s love 
A             B7
To share God’s love, Amen. 


conrade


Wednesday, July 05, 2023

Song: "If Any Man Will Follow"

This is an old song I learned when I was a young Christian. The words are powerful.

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IF ANY MAN WILL FOLLOW (Michael Baughen)

KEY: C

Chorus

If any man will follow if any man will follow

If any man will follow after my Jesus

Let him deny himself land let him take up His cross

And let him come and follow after my Lord

Verse 1

Whosoever will live for self

Will throw his life away

Christ gives life to all who follow Him

What is a man advantaged

If he gains the whole wide world

And then loses his soul

[Chorus]

Verse 2

Whosoever will be ashamed of Jesus and His words

In this sinful age in which we live

Jesus the King will be ashamed of him

In that great day when in glory He comes

[Chorus]


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Saturday, April 01, 2023

Song: "For God So Loved the World"

A song I learned in my early years as a Christian. It's sung to an Irish tune "Londonderry Air," popularized by the song "Danny Boy."

Monday, May 23, 2022

"A Burden for Souls Dear Lord"

This is one of my favourite hymns from the 70s. Written by Bill Butterworth in his musical, "Make it Clear," this song remains a beautiful reminder about the purpose of the gospel. 

I usually play to the key of D.

A Burden for Souls (灵魂的负担)

A burden for souls dear Lord, a burden to share
A love for the lost dear Lord, a genuine care
A need to see this world as people dying each day
An urge to speak with them, to do more than just pray

A burden for souls dear Lord, a decision to make
A goal to follow Christ, whatever it takes
A life of sharing the gospel with whomever I can
A need to take my eyes off myself, to see God’s plan
To see God’s plan.

A burden for souls dear Lord, this will always be my prayer
Make this burden real to me, that I may always care
To share God’s love, to share God’s love
To share God’s love, Amen.

ks

Friday, October 08, 2021

Song for Thanksgiving

I learned this song a long time ago. 

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I THANK THE LORD

I thank the Lord above for giving me

This great eternal life, so rich and free

And everyday I live, I love Him more

To Him I'll sing my praise, I thank the Lord!

Chorus: 

I do not understand why He should be so kind

I only know that I am His, and He is mine!

Someday I'll see His Face, O Great Reward.

In that eternal place, I thank the Lord.

My Saviour came to die at Calvary

For sin He paid the price, for you and me

He fought the enemy, without His Sword

And for this victory, I thank the Lord!

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Midweek Meditation: "Fitness Sign #6 - Leadership Development"

We continue with Gary McIntosh and Phil Stevenson's book "Building the Body" which is about the 12 characteristics of a fit Church. Last week, we talked about GOD-HONOURING STEWARDSHIP. This week, it is about LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.

SIGNS OF FITNESS #6 - LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

"Leadership development must involve leader-development capacity, a culture of leadership development, and a leadership development pipeline. Growth is more than a hobby; it is a habit. The person who chooses to be a leader developer must work at integrating the nine qualities below into their life.
  1. A leader developer appreciates others.
  2. A leader developer believes in the propensity of others to do their best.
  3. A leader developer praises people for what they have done.
  4. A leader developer empowers others.
  5. A leader developer listens and asks questions.
  6. A leader developer encourages and cares for others.
  7. A leader developer values clear thinking and strategic action.
  8. A leader developer  continually learns and places a high value on personal growth.
  9. A leader developer accepts personal responsibility to develop others." 
(adapter from McIntosh and Stevenson, "Building the Body", Baker Books, 2018, p97-100)

Tips: A church that develops leaders would:
  • Have identified those gifted and called to leadership;
  • Actively recruit and assess qualified people for various roles;
  • Welcome new leaders within the congregation;
  • Formally evaluate all leaders annually;
  • Recognize and Honour people for their effective leadership;
  • Trust leaders and follow them;
  • Hold leaders accountable for clearly defined expectations.
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Wednesday, July 04, 2018

Midweek Meditation: "Fitness Sign #5 - God-Honouring Stewardship"

We continue with Gary McIntosh and Phil Stevenson's book "Building the Body" which is about the 12 characteristics of a fit Church. Last week, we talked about PERSONAL MINISTRY. This week, it is about GOD-HONOURING STEWARDSHIP.

SIGNS OF FITNESS #5 - GOD-HONOURING STEWARDSHIP

"How people and churches handle money declares the kingdom to which they belong. Jesus laid out two options. We can either store up treasures for ourselves on earth or store up treasures for ourselves in heaven (see Matt 6:19-20). He also said, "No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth.

It seems as though Jesus was always asking, "What do you value most?" He was always contrasting two perspectives - for example, two kingdoms, two masters, or two values. So what do fit churches value most? Simply put, they value investing in heavenly wealth. The key question for fit church is, "Where is our treasure?"" (McIntosh and Stevenson, "Building the Body", Baker Books, 2018, p83)

"First, fit churches work from a well-defined budget.
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Second, fit churches develop a ratio of expenditures to various operations and adjust it year to year.
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Third, fit churches place a priority on staff, ministry, and facilities - in that order. While each church allocates budget expenditures differently, wise leaders make staffing a priority. In many ways, the quality of the staff determines the future of the church. Fit churches typically spend between 40 and 50 percent of their budgets on staff salaries, benefits, and reimbursements. While some churches proudly declare they give 50 percent of every dollar to missions, there is usually an unseen problem - the staff members are not generously paid. In other words, to give half of its income to missions, a church usually does so to the neglect of its own staff, which is certainly unbiblical. Fit churches follow the lead of Scripture, which declares, "The one who is taught the word is to share all good things with the one who teaches (Gal 6:6)."
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Fourth, fit churches plan for funding God's work.
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Fifth, fit churches train their people to give.
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Sixth, fit churches prepare a resource development strategy.

" (87-90)

Tips: A church that has God-Honouring Stewardship would practise:
  • Regular teaching on biblical stewardship of time, treasure, and talent;
  • Systematic giving;
  • Wise handling of Church resources;
  • Alignment of budgets with vision and mission;
  • Faith in budgeting;
  • Open discussion of expectations in giving;
  • Requiring Church leaders to give regularly in their service.

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