tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140596672024-02-08T03:57:37.585-07:00Camino Merced MusicMusic for Worship
by Cheryl A. B. BoydstonBrad Boydstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201335149386731937noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14059667.post-21862317686793540322020-09-06T15:00:00.000-07:002020-09-07T13:18:20.230-07:00Looking ahead<center>
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Advent is not so far away. And one of the most popular of Cheryl's songs, <i>Come, Messiah, Come, </i>is written for use during Advent. This song is a seasonal invocation. Based on Old and New Testament texts, it welcomes the Messiah and acknowledges the glory that Jesus relinquished to become Emmanuel for us.<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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©2004 Cheryl A. B. Boydston<br />
CCLI Song #4551595<br />
Scripture Reference: Isaiah 9:2-7; 11:1-2; 53:1-3<br />
Luke 1:52-55; Philippians 2:5-8<br />
Theme: Advent<br />
Key: C<br />
Mood/Tempo: joyful<br />
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<a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/comemessiahcome.pdf">Come, Messiah, Come!</a> .pdf file (sheet music)<br />
<a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/comemessiahcome.mid" target="_blank">Come, Messiah, Come!</a> .mid sound file (audio sample)<br />
<a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/comemessiahcomebulletin.pdf">Come, Messiah, Come!</a> .pdf file (bulletin insert)<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Come, Messiah, Come!</span><br />
<span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 1</span><br />
From heavenly splendor to dust of the earth:<br />
Come, Messiah, come!<br />
From infinite power to infant at birth:<br />
Come, Messiah, come!<br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;">Chorus</span><br />
Come walk with us, Emmanuel.<br />
Come lift our hearts, Redeemer of all.<br />
O may the light of your kingdom come.<br />
Come, Messiah, come!<br />
Come, Messiah, come!<br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 2</span><br />
Redeem us while yielding your own majesty.<br />
Come, Messiah, come!<br />
Reveal to the nations this great mystery.<br />
Come, Messiah, come!<br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;">Chorus</span><br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 3</span><br />
The gift of your presence brings joy to our hearts.<br />
Come, Messiah, come!<br />
The light of your kingdom true wisdom imparts.<br />
Come, Messiah, come!<span style="font-style: italic;"><br />
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Chorus<br />
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Come, Messiah, come!Brad Boydstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201335149386731937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14059667.post-1120510426206579612020-09-06T00:01:00.000-07:002020-09-07T13:27:58.966-07:00ProfileThough music appreciation has been a lifelong interest, songwriting is a relatively recent focus in my life. Growing up, I enjoyed singing in the junior choir at church, and as an adult I have been a member of various choirs, ensembles and music teams. As a result, voice is the primary instrument I use when composing songs, although I do work out the chords on the keyboard.
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<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2108/29/1600/cheryl2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2108/29/200/cheryl2.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt;" /></a>The process of songwriting has been very fulfilling to me, in great measure because it blends so many important components of my life—the love of music, the crafting of words, the study of Scripture, even the detail-oriented parts of music notation—and all the while, I can try out various versions of each song as I take my daily walk around the neighborhood!
We currently live in Plantation, Florida where my husband, <a href="http://brad.boydston.us/">Brad</a>, is a chaplain at <a href="http://covlivingflorida.org">Covenant Living of Florida</a>. We have two sons: Kirk lives in Amsterdam and works for Samasource. Kent, who works for the US Commerce Department, is married to Sam. They live in Washington DC and are the parents of our grandson. Our daughter Betsy is a post-doc researcher at a lab in Cambridge, Massachusetts. God alone knows what lies ahead, but I am confident that wherever I go, he will lead, if only I will follow.
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<a href="http://caminomercedmusic.blogspot.com/2005/07/wherever-i-go.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wherever I Go</span></a>
<span style="font-weight: bold;">(from Psalm 139)</span>
<span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Lord God, wherever I go today,</span>
<span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">You know my steps,</span>
<span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">You know my way.</span>
<span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">And though I know you only in part,</span>
<span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">You know ev'rything that is in my heart. </span>
<span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">You know my thoughts,</span>
<span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">You know my days,</span>
<span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">You know my paths</span>
<span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">And all my ways.</span>
<span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">If I rise up on the wings of the morning, </span>
<span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Or if I go down to the farthest sea,</span>
<span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Still you will lead me to life everlasting.</span>
<span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">You place your hand of blessing on me.</span></div>Brad Boydstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201335149386731937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14059667.post-55882278861022103422008-05-26T00:05:00.005-07:002008-05-26T03:06:17.450-07:00Seven Words from the Cross©2007 Cheryl A. B. Boydston<br />CCLI Song #5181665<br />Scripture References:<br />Word #1 -- Luke 23:33-34<br />Word #2 -- Luke 23:39-43<br />Word #3 -- John 19:26-27<br />Word #4 -- Matthew 27:45-46<br />Word #5 -- John 19:28-29<br />Word #6 -- John 19:30<br />Word # 7 -- Luke 23:44-46<br />Theme: Tenebrae, Good Friday<br />Key: Am/Em<br />Mood/Tempo: somber<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-weight: bold;">This song was written to be the framework of the Tenebrae/Good Friday service. The mood is pensive and somber. After each of the seven Scripture passages is read, the congregation responds by singing the chorus once, and a soloist (or small group) sings one verse of Seven Words from the Cross.<br /><br />Between each section, there is time for silent reflection and meditation, and the extinguishing of another candle. As appropriate, it can also be meaningful to supplement the silence with drama, dance, homily or instrumental music.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/SevenWordsfromtheCross.pdf">Seven Words from the Cross</a> .pdf file (sheet music)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/Seven%20Words%20from%20the%20Cross.mid" target="_blank">Seven Words from the Cross</a> .mid sound file (audio sample)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/SevenWordsfromtheCrossbulletin.pdf">Seven Words from the Cross</a> .pdf file (bulletin insert)<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Seven Words from the Cross </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Chorus</span><br />In this hour before Your death<br />Speak Your word with holy breath<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 1</span><br />Father forgive these vengeful few<br />For they do not know what they do<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 2</span><br />Truly I tell you, you will be<br />Today in paradise with Me<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 3</span><br />Woman, I say to you and John:<br />Here is your mother, here is your son<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 4</span><br />Darkness and gloom and agony;<br />My God, My God,<br />My God, why have You forsaken Me?<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 5</span><br />I am thirsty, yet as a sign,<br />They offer only bitter wine<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 6</span><br />It is finished!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 7</span><br />Father, I cry in anguish and<br />Commit My spirit into Your handBrad Boydstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201335149386731937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14059667.post-86427772659892017172008-03-26T21:30:00.000-07:002008-03-29T00:15:06.843-07:00Your Healing Touch©2008 Cheryl A. B. Boydston<br />CCLI Song #5149504<br />Scripture Reference: Psalm 32:1-7<br />Theme: confession, forgiveness, healing<br />Key: C<br />Mood/Tempo: slow, penitent; then, faster, joyful<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-weight: bold;">This song of confession is written with the following format in mind: Verse 1 and Verse 2 are sung congregationally, slowly and penitently. Then, while the instruments alone play the verse again (as necessary), the congregation reads the confession of the day and the pastor speaks the words of assurance of forgiveness. After the words of assurance, the tempo of the song changes (measure 12) and the congregation comes in joyfully on the Chorus, repeats the Chorus, and ends with the Tag.</span><br /><br /><em style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-weight: bold;">Your Healing Touch</em><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-weight: bold;"> can also be used effectively at a service for healing.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/yourhealingtouch.pdf">Your Healing Touch</a> .pdf file (sheet music)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/yourhealingtouch.mid" target="_blank">Your Healing Touch</a> .mid sound file (audio sample)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/yourhealingtouchbulletin.pdf">Your Healing Touch</a> .pdf file (bulletin insert)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Your Healing Touch</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 1</span><br />Lord I come in my weakness<br />Needing a touch from You Jesus<br />And I bring You my sorrow<br />Laying my sin before You<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 2</span><br />Lord I cry in the darkness<br />Needing a touch from You Jesus<br />And I ask Your forgiveness<br />Laying my sin before You<br />Laying my sin before You<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Chorus</span><br />I bring You weakness<br />You give me strength<br />I bring You sorrow<br />You give me joy<br />I bring You darkness<br />You give me light<br />You give forgiveness<br />Your healing touch<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">(repeat Chorus)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Tag</span><br />You give forgiveness<br />Your healing touch<br />Thank You Jesus<br />For Your healing touchBrad Boydstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201335149386731937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14059667.post-31312971416860761232007-09-21T19:51:00.000-07:002007-09-22T21:12:36.113-07:00Wash Me, Lord©2007 Cheryl A. B. Boydston<br />CCLI Song #5055351<br />Scripture References: Psalm 1:3, 51:1-2; Isaiah 1:18, 64:6; Revelation 22:1-2<br />Theme: Confession<br />Key: B flat<br />Mood/Tempo: contemplative, prayerful<br /><br /><div style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;">As a song of confession, the lyrics are based on David’s heartfelt remorse and the Lord’s abundant mercy, as recorded in Psalm 51. The imagery of water is used not only to convey the means of cleansing, but also to depict the goodness of living beside the river of the water of life.<span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></div></div><br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/Wash-Me-Lord.pdf">Wash Me, Lord</a> .pdf file (sheet music)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/WashMeLord.mid" target="_blank">Wash Me, Lord</a> .mid sound file (audio sample)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/Wash-Me-Lord-bulletin.pdf">Wash Me, Lord</a> .pdf file (bulletin insert)<br /><div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wash Me, Lord</span><br />Wash me, Lord<br />In the flood of Your forgiveness<br />Change my rags<br />To garments white as wool<br />Let me live<br />By the river of Your goodness<br />And by Your mercy<br />Cleanse my soul<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">(repeat)</span><br />By Your mercy cleanse my soul</div>Brad Boydstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201335149386731937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14059667.post-1128050751408095212005-10-01T19:56:00.000-07:002007-09-22T22:05:09.947-07:00The Heavens Declare©2003 Cheryl A. B. Boydston<br />CCLI Song #4586560<br />Scripture Reference: Psalm 19<br />Theme: God's glory in creation<br />Key: C<br />Mood/Tempo: ballad/gentle, upbeat praise<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><strong>"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands." (<span style="font-size:85%;">TNIV</span>) This first line of Psalm 19 gives rise to the first line of the chorus of <span style="font-style: italic;">The Heavens Declare</span>. In this psalm, we are reminded that the natural order of creation speaks clearly of the glory of the Creator; the glory of God is also reflected in God's law and statutes. And, with the psalmist, our earnest plea is that our own words and thoughts would also bring glory to God.<br /><br />The form of this song is Verse 1, Chorus, Verse 2, Chorus, repeat Chorus.</strong></span><br /><br /><p><strong><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"></span></strong></p><p><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/theheavensdeclare.pdf">The Heavens Declare</a> .pdf file (sheet music)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/theheavensdeclare.mid" target="_blank">The Heavens Declare</a> .mid sound file (audio sample)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/theheavensdeclarebulletin.pdf">The Heavens Declare</a> .pdf file (bulletin insert)</p><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Heavens Declare</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 1</span><br />Each day pours forth speech,<br />Each night finds its voice;<br />The dawn and the starlight<br />Together rejoice.<br />And the wind and the waves<br />Join them to proclaim<br />The glory of the Lord,<br />And to honor his name.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Chorus</span><br />The heavens declare<br />The glory of God;<br />The skies proclaim<br />The work of his hands.<br />All without speech,<br />Without a single word,<br />Yet ev'rywhere<br />Their message is heard:<br />The heavens declare<br />The glory of God,<br />And all creation<br />Honors the Lord.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 2</span><br />The law of the Lord<br />Is perfect and sure;<br />His knowledge and his wisdom<br />Forever endure.<br />May the words that we speak,<br />Ev'ry secret thought,<br />Bring honor to the Lord,<br />Our Redeemer and Rock.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Chorus</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Repeat Chorus</span>Brad Boydstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201335149386731937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14059667.post-1128220834529685622005-10-01T19:33:00.000-07:002007-09-22T21:13:42.507-07:00Give Us a Vision of Your Glory©2005 Cheryl A. B. Boydston<br />CCLI Song #4586412<br />Scripture Reference: Revelation 4 & 5<br />Theme: heavenly worship; God's glory and holiness<br />Key: C<br />Mood/Tempo: reverent worship/medium slow<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><strong>This anthem to the Lord is inspired by the revelation of God's glory, as recorded by John in Revelation 4-5. Oh that we would all have a clear vision of the glory of God!<br /><br />With John, we see flashes of lightning, hear peals of thunder and smell the aroma of incense. We catch a glimpse of the throne of God as the focal point of the entire universe. What can our response be but to join the millions who are continually worshiping the Lord in a crescendo of "Holy! Holy! Holy!"<br /><br />The form of this song is Verse, Chorus, repeat Verse and Chorus, Bridge, repeat Chorus, Tag.</strong></span><br /><br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/giveusavisionofyourglory.pdf">Give Us a Vision of Your Glory</a> .pdf file (sheet music)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/giveusavisionofyourglory.mid" target="_blank">Give Us a Vision of Your Glory</a> .mid sound file (audio sample)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/giveusavisionofyourglorybulletin.pdf">Give Us a Vision of Your Glory</a> .pdf file (bulletin insert)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Give Us a Vision of Your Glory</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse</span><br />Give us a vision of your glory<br />As the universe surrounds you, Lord.<br />Lightning flashes in your temple<br />And the smoke of incense drifts upward.<br />Give us a vision of your glory:<br />All creation circles 'round your throne.<br />Thunder crashes with your power<br />And ten million voices crescendo!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Chorus</span><br />Holy! Holy! Holy!<br />You are holy, holy, holy.<br />Holy, you are holy.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">repeat Verse and Chorus</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Bridge</span><br />Almighty God!<br />May our praise rise up as incense<br />To the center of your throne.<br />Joining angels in your presence,<br />We worship you alone,<br />At the center of your throne,<br />At the center of your throne.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">repeat Chorus</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Tag</span><br />Almighty God!Brad Boydstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201335149386731937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14059667.post-1122418091744658162005-09-02T21:00:00.000-07:002005-10-01T20:16:31.910-07:00Songwriters' Retreat<span style="font-weight: bold;">Friday, September 2, 2005</span><br />I've just returned from the Worship Songwriters' Retreat @ Mt Hermon. What a tremendous event--I am so glad I was able to go. It was put on by the good folks @ Integrity (who demonstrated that they truly want to serve the local church, even within the context of promoting their resources); it was well-organized, worshipful, informational, inspirational. The professional musicians who presented workshops and led worship were refreshingly honest and humble, while being dynamic and, at times, a complete crack-up (Paul Baloche in particular). My assessment is that they take their <span style="font-weight: bold;">call</span> seriously, but don't take <span style="font-weight: bold;">themselves</span> too seriously.<br /><br />Met wonderful, interesting people (hello to Father Bill, Bruce & Yvonne, Jen, Andy, Craig and Gregg, Melissa, Tim & Susan, Chuck, Carl & Karen, Dale, Sean, Franklin, Charles, Dave, Tawndy, Nathan & Marvalinn). Every age group was represented, from teens to 70-somethings, and everything in between. People from all over the US (and Egypt, England, Brazil, Canada and the Philippines as well). Many denominations (and non-denoms) across the spectrum--Presbyterian, Lutheran, Baptist, Roman Catholic, Evangelical Covenant, Episcopal, Pentecostal.<br /><br />Most of us who attended the conference are probably at the point of "input overload," while at the same time feeling like we've been in an information blackout regarding the aftermath of hurricane Katrina as it has unfolded over the past few days. I am shocked by the reports of devastation, and pray God's mercy to be extended to all those affected. May God intervene directly from on high. May the Lord also work through the hands of his followers, who seek to show mercy and kindness in the powerful name of Jesus. <span style="font-style: italic;">Shalom, shalom.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:85%;" >At the bottom of the page, click on <span style="font-weight: bold;">"Next"</span> to go to <span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Christmas Praise</span> </span>and<span style="font-style: italic;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Glory to God</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:85%;" >. Click on <span style="font-weight: bold;">"Home"</span> to return to the Camino Merced Music home page. Use the <span style="font-weight: bold;">back button</span> on your browser toolbar to go to the previously viewed page.</span>Brad Boydstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201335149386731937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14059667.post-1125008838738674792005-08-25T15:15:00.000-07:002008-03-27T04:52:51.585-07:00Christmas Praise<span style="font-weight: bold;">Also known as <span style="font-style: italic;">Glory to God</span></span><br />©2003 Cheryl A. B. Boydston<br />CCLI Song #4577799<br />Scripture Reference: Luke 2:13-14<div>Theme: Christmas<br />Key: F to G<br />Mood/Tempo: joyful/lilting<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">This song is appropriate anytime during the Christmas season but works especially well for worship on Christmas Eve. We hear the angels' message, proclaiming the good news of Christ's birth, and then we join the angels and blend our praises to God.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">The format of the song is Chorus, Verse 1, Chorus, Verse 2, Chorus, repeat Chorus. The last time the chorus is sung, the key changes from F to G. There is a violin obbligato throughout the song.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">During the year we use a modified version of the chorus only as a Scripture response; samples of this (<span style="font-style: italic;">Glory to God</span>) are included in the resources below.<br /><br />If reporting usage to CCLI, this song should be listed as <span style="font-style: italic;">Christmas Praise</span>-- regardless of when you use it. :-)</span><br /><br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/christmaspraise.pdf">Christmas Praise</a> .pdf file (sheet music)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/christmaspraise.mid" target="_blank">Christmas Praise</a> .mid sound file (audio sample)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/christmaspraisebulletin.pdf">Christmas Praise</a> .pdf file (bulletin insert)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/glorytogod.pdf">Glory to God</a> .pdf file (sheet music)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/glorytogod.mid" target="_blank">Glory to God</a> .mid sound file (audio sample)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/glorytogodbulletin.pdf">Glory to God</a> .pdf file (bulletin insert)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Christmas Praise</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Chorus</span><br />Glory to God in the highest!<br />Alleluia! Alleluia!<br />Peace and goodwill and God's favor<br />On earth tonight,<br />This holy night.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 1</span><br />God's wondrous light<br />Shines forth tonight.<br />The angels raise<br />Their Christmas praise.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Chorus</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 2</span><br />To all the earth<br />Proclaim Christ's birth.<br />To God we raise<br />Our Christmas praise.<br /><br />Chorus<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Repeat Chorus</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Tag</span><br />Glory to God in the highest!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Glory to God</span><br />Glory to God in the highest!<br />Alleluia! Alleluia!<br />Glory to God in the highest!<br />Alleluia! Alleluia!</div>Brad Boydstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201335149386731937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14059667.post-1125008080047241172005-08-25T15:07:00.000-07:002016-09-20T22:45:16.732-07:00Great and Good©2002 Cheryl A. B. Boydston<br />
CCLI Song #4578396<br />
Scripture Reference: Psalm 145<br />
Theme: God's greatness, God's goodness, praise<br />
Key: F to Bb<br />
Mood/Tempo: joyful praise/energetic<br />
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<span style="color: rgb(153 , 51 , 153); font-weight: bold;">The theme for Great and Good arises from Psalm 145, echoing the expression of the psalmist that the Lord is both gloriously great and abundantly good. All creation declares his greatness and celebrates his goodness.</span><br />
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<span style="color: rgb(153 , 51 , 153); font-weight: bold;">This joyfully energetic call to worship has the format: Verse, Chorus, repeat Verse, repeat Chorus, Bridge, repeat Verse*, Tag.</span><br />
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<span style="color: rgb(153 , 51 , 153); font-weight: bold;">(*At the last line "And I will praise your name" of the final repeat of the verse, the key changes from F to Bb)<br /></span><br />
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<a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/greatandgood.pdf">Great and Good</a> .pdf file (sheet music)<br />
<a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/greatandgood.mid" target="_blank">Great and Good</a> .mid sound file (audio sample)<br />
<a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/greatandgoodbulletin.pdf">Great and Good</a> .pdf file (bulletin insert)<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Great and Good</span><br />
<span style="font-style: italic;">Verse</span><br />
Ev'ry day I will bless you,<br />
Ev'ry day I will sing,<br />
For you are great,<br />
And you are good,<br />
And I will praise your name!<br />
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<em>Chorus</em><br />
Forever and ever<br />
And ever and ever<br />
I will sing<br />
Of your greatness.<br />
Forever and ever<br />
And ever and ever<br />
I will sing<br />
Of your goodness to me.<br />
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<em>Repeat Verse</em><br />
<br />
<em>Bridge</em><br />
All your works<br />
Declare your greatness<br />
And the splendor<br />
Of your majesty.<br />
I'll join in<br />
And celebrate your goodness<br />
And your lovingkindness to me.<br />
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<em>Repeat Verse<br /><br />Tag</em><br />
Forever and ever<br />
And ever and ever<br />
I will sing<br />
Of your greatness.<br />
Forever and ever<br />
And ever and ever<br />
I will sing<br />
Of your goodness.<br />
Forever and ever<br />
And ever and ever<br />
I will sing<br />
Of your greatness<br />
And goodness to me.Brad Boydstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201335149386731937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14059667.post-1124504262896121252005-08-19T19:10:00.000-07:002007-09-22T21:16:40.649-07:00Crucified, Glorified©2005 Cheryl A. B. Boydston<br />CCLI Song #4576350<br />Scripture Reference: John 20:19-29<br />Theme: Ascension, Thomas' acclamation, Christ glorified<br />Key: G<br />Mood/Tempo: meditative praise/medium-slow<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">This song allows us, as 21st-century worshipers, not only to contemplate the crucified and risen Christ, but to put ourselves into the story, alongside Thomas, to see and to touch the glorified Christ.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Crucified, Glorified</span> is appropriate as a communion song or for Ascension Day.<br /></span><br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/crucifiedglorified.pdf">Crucified, Glorified</a> .pdf file (sheet music)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/crucifiedglorified.mid" target="_blank">Crucified, Glorified</a> .mid sound file (audio sample)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/crucifiedglorifiedbulletin.pdf">Crucified, Glorified</a> .pdf file (bulletin insert)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Crucified, Glorified</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse</span><br />We see your nail-pierced hands;<br />We see your wounded side<br />Our Lord, our God--Crucified!<br /><br />We touch your nail-pierced hands;<br />We touch your wounded side.<br />Our Lord, our God--Glorified!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Chorus</span><br />Holy! Holy! Crucified!<br />Worthy! Worthy! Glorified!<br />Forever glorified!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Repeat Verse</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Repeat Chorus</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Tag</span><br />Forever glorified. Forever glorified.Brad Boydstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201335149386731937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14059667.post-1124426331346559372005-08-18T21:30:00.000-07:002008-03-27T13:33:48.645-07:00Shalom©2005 Cheryl A. B. Boydston <div>CCLI Song #4576161<br />Scripture Reference: John 20:19-23<br />Theme: peace, benediction<br />Key: Eb<br />Mood/Tempo: peaceful/medium<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Shalom</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"> takes the words of the risen Christ to his disciples, "Peace be with you," and offers them as both a benediction and a commission to the present-day worshiper.</span><br /><br />In our congregation, we repeat the chorus a cappella at the end of the song.<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/shalom.pdf">Shalom</a> .pdf file (sheet music)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/shalom.mid" target="_blank">Shalom</a> .mid sound file (audio sample)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/shalombulletin.pdf">Shalom</a> .pdf file (bulletin insert)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Shalom</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 1</span><br />Receive the words of Jesus,<br />The very words of Jesus.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Chorus</span><br />Peace be with you,<br />Shalom, shalom.<br />In the name of Jesus,<br />Shalom, shalom.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 2</span><br />Resound the words of Jesus,<br />The very words of Jesus.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Chorus<br /><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;">Repeat Chorus a cappella</span></div>Brad Boydstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201335149386731937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14059667.post-1122766589071876882005-07-30T16:32:00.000-07:002008-03-27T13:41:58.224-07:00Wisdom©2003 Cheryl A. B. Boydston<br />CCLI Song #4562931<br />Scripture Reference: Proverbs 2:1-11<br />Theme: wisdom, guidance<br />Key: D<br />Mood/Tempo: contemplative/medium<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">This song expresses the deep cry of our hearts to know God and his wisdom, to follow him and be guided by him.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/wisdom.pdf">Wisdom</a> .pdf file (sheet music)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/wisdom.mid" target="_blank">Wisdom</a> .mid sound file (audio sample)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/wisdombulletin.pdf">Wisdom</a> .pdf file (bulletin insert)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wisdom</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 1</span><br />I cry out for wisdom,<br />Which way should I go?<br />My life is perplexing,<br />And I want to know.<br />So I reach out to open<br />My Bible that's near,<br />Praying an answer<br />Will soon become clear.<br />As I read, I remember<br />This truth from your word:<br />Wisdom begins<br />With the knowledge of the Lord.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Chorus</span><br />Deep, deep, deep in my heart<br />I want to know you,<br />Deep in my soul.<br />Deep in my heart,<br />Deep in my soul,<br />I want to know you, Lord.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 2</span><br />I cry out to know you<br />And what you have planned.<br />Lord, teach me to listen<br />So I understand<br />It is when I am willing<br />To make you first choice<br />That I can know you<br />And follow your voice.<br />Help me humbly remember<br />This truth from your word:<br />Wisdom begins<br />With the knowledge of the Lord<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Chorus</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Repeat Chorus</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Tag</span><br />I want to know you, Lord.Brad Boydstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201335149386731937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14059667.post-1122766176665073922005-07-30T16:23:00.000-07:002008-03-27T13:47:00.983-07:00Your Perfect Love©2003 Cheryl A. B. Boydston<br />CCLI Song #4563363<br />Scripture Reference: I John 4:17-18<br />Theme: God's love<br />Key: G<br />Mood/Tempo: upbeat/medium<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">This song was written to be a two-part round. We first sing Chorus 1 and Chorus 2 in unison; then half the congregation sings </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Chorus 1/Chorus 2, while the other half sings Chorus 2/Chorus 1. We end in unison, singing "Your perfect love removes my fear, and boldly I draw </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">near."</span><br /><br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/yourperfectlove.pdf">Your Perfect Love</a> .pdf file (sheet music)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/yourperfectlove.mid" target="_blank">Your Perfect Love</a> .mid sound file (audio sample)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/yourperfectlovebulletin.pdf">Your Perfect Love</a> .pdf file (bulletin insert)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Your Perfect Love</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Chorus 1</span><br />Jesus Christ, God's only Son,<br />Word become flesh, Anointed One.<br />Your perfect love removes my fear,<br />And boldly I draw near.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Chorus 2</span><br />Perfect your love in me.<br />Perfect your love in me.<br />Your perfect love removes my fear,<br />And boldly I draw near.Brad Boydstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201335149386731937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14059667.post-1122416250090411572005-07-26T15:09:00.000-07:002008-03-28T17:41:10.881-07:00You First Loved Us©2002 Cheryl A. B. Boydston<br />CCLI Song #4562993<br />Scripture Reference: I John 2:3-6; 3:16; 4:19;<br />Philippians 2:1-11<br />Theme: love, service, obedience, commitment<br />Key: F<br />Mood/Tempo: upbeat/medium-fast<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">This song of commitment recognizes that we can only love, serve and obey as we follow our Lord's example.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/youfirstlovedus.pdf">You First Loved Us</a> .pdf file (sheet music)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/youfirstlovedus.mid" target="_blank">You First Loved Us</a> .mid sound file (audio sample)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/youfirstlovedusbulletin.pdf">You First Loved Us</a> .pdf file (bulletin insert)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">You First Loved Us</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 1</span><br />We love you, Lord,<br />Because you first loved us.<br />We serve you, Lord,<br />Because you first served us.<br />You left the Father's glory above,<br />Laid down your life<br />Because of your love.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 2</span><br />We love you, Lord,<br />Because you first loved us.<br />We serve you, Lord,<br />Because you first served us.<br />Our love proves true<br />When we obey,<br />And humbly serve<br />Each other each day.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Chorus</span><br />You loved us,<br />You served us,<br />You gave up your rights,<br />And God exalted you<br />To the highest heights.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Tag</span><br />We love you,<br />We serve you,<br />We seek to obey,<br />And pray for the grace<br />To follow your way.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">repeat Tag</span>Brad Boydstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201335149386731937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14059667.post-1122415609858342502005-07-26T15:00:00.000-07:002008-03-28T17:50:37.810-07:00Celebrate Your Name©2003 Cheryl A. B. Boydston<br />CCLI Song #4562955<br />Scripture Reference: Psalm 135<br />Theme: God's name, gathering, worship<br />Key: D<br />Mood/Tempo: joyful reverence/medium<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">This song is a joyfully reverent anthem to God, lifting up his holy name.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">The format of the song is Verse, repeat Verse, Chorus, Verse, Chorus, Tag. The chorus features alternating lines of acclamation and echo.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/celebrateyourname.pdf">Celebrate Your Name</a> .pdf file (sheet music)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/celebrateyourname.mid" target="_blank">Celebrate Your Name</a> .mid sound file (audio sample)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/celebrateyournamebulletin.pdf">Celebrate Your Name</a> .pdf file (bulletin insert)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Celebrate Your Name</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse</span><br />We celebrate your wonderful name with music.<br />We sing for joy in all the earth.<br />We gather in your holy name to worship.<br />We praise you, Lord, for you are good.<br />We magnify your marvelous name.<br />We celebrate your wonderful name.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">repeat Verse<br /><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;">Chorus<br /></span>Your name, O Lord, (Your name, O Lord)<br />Endures forever. (Endures forever)<br />Your fame, O Lord, (Your fame, O Lord)<br />Resounds forever. (Resounds forever)<br />We magnify your marvelous name.<br />We celebrate your wonderful name.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse<br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;">Chorus<br /><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;">Tag<br /></span>We magnify your marvelous name.<br />We celebrate your wonderful name.Brad Boydstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201335149386731937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14059667.post-1122168286448025982005-07-23T18:16:00.000-07:002007-09-22T22:12:21.213-07:00On the Way to the Cross©2005 Cheryl A. B. Boydston<br />CCLI Song #4556662<br />Scripture Reference: John 13:1-17; Matthew 26:26-46<br />Theme: Maundy Thursday, Communion<br />Key: Bm<br />Mood/Tempo: pensively, with passion/slow<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">This Communion song begins with the footwashing scene in the Upper Room on Passover (Maundy Thursday). Worshipers are placed in that setting themselves as the lyrics personalize the experience of having the holy hands of the Lamb of God wash our own feet.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">The lyrics and minor key of this song evoke the emotions of Jesus' unwavering march toward the cross: pensive, passionate, steadfast, intentional.</span><br /></div><br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/onthewaytothecross.pdf">On the Way to the Cross</a> .pdf file (sheet music)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/onthewaytothecross.mid" target="_blank">On the Way to the Cross</a> .mid sound file (audio sample)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/onthewaytothecrossbulletin.pdf">On the Way to the Cross</a> .pdf file (bulletin insert)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">On the Way to the Cross</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 1</span><br />On the way to the cross<br />You knelt down and washed our feet.<br />Jesus, Lamb of God,<br />Your holy hands washed our feet.<br />What wondrous love is this!<br />Ah, what wondrous love!<br />On the way to the cross,<br />You served in humility.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 2</span><br />On the way to the cross<br />You gave thanks and broke the bread.<br />Jesus, Lamb of God,<br />Your holy hands broke the bread.<br />What wondrous love is this!<br />Ah, what wondrous love!<br />On the way to the cross,<br />You offered the bread of life.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 3</span><br />On the way to the cross<br />You took wine and blessed the cup.<br />Jesus, Lamb of God,<br />Your holy hands blessed the cup.<br />What wondrous love is this!<br />Ah, what wondrous love!<br />On the way to the cross,<br />You offered the cup of grace.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 4</span><br />On the way to the cross<br />You prayed in Gethsemane.<br />Jesus, Lamb of God,<br />Your hands clenched in agony.<br />What wondrous love is this!<br />Ah, what wondrous love!<br />On the way to the cross,<br />You yielded yourself for us.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Tag</span><br />What wondrous love is this!<br />Ah, what wondrous love!<br />On the way to the cross,<br />You yielded yourself for us.Brad Boydstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201335149386731937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14059667.post-1122166863556559082005-07-23T17:54:00.000-07:002008-03-28T17:59:45.224-07:00Sing with All the Saints/Holy, Holy, Holy©2003 Cheryl A. B. Boydston<br />CCLI Song #45556789<br />Sing with All the Saints/Words and Music by C. Boydston<br />Holy, Holy, Holy/Words by R. Heber; Music by J. Dykes<br />(public domain)<br /><br />Scripture Reference: Revelation 4:8-9; 5:12<br />Theme: All Saints Day, heavenly worship<br />Key: C<br />Mood/Tempo: joyful/energetic<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">This song connects us with saints who have gone before us, both from the Old and New Testaments. Even now as we sing, we join the heavenly chorus in praising the great I Am, and we look forward to the endless days ahead of us when we will join together to worship our God forever.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Sing with All the Saints</span> flows directly into a medley with the second verse of <span style="font-style: italic;">Holy, Holy, Holy</span>. This verse is included in the key of C in the sheet music arrangement to facilitate a smooth transition.<br /><br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/singwithallthesaints.pdf">Sing with All the Saints</a> .pdf file (sheet music)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/singwithallthesaints.mid" target="_blank">Sing with All the Saints</a> .mid sound file (audio sample)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/singwithallthesaintsbulletin.pdf">Sing with All the Saints</a> .pdf file (bulletin insert)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sing with All the Saints</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse</span><br />When David fought Goliath,<br />And Paul was put in chains,<br />When Anna sought Messiah,<br />And Ruth collected grains,<br />Each of them gave praise<br />For what the Lord had done.<br />And now through endless days<br />They sing to the Three in One.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Chorus</span><br />I want to sing with David,<br />I want to sing with Paul,<br />I want to sing with all the saints<br />That Jesus is Lord of all.<br />I want to sing with Anna,<br />I want to sing with Ruth,<br />I want to sing and worship<br />In spirit and in truth.<br />I want to join with all the saints<br />Singing, "Worthy is the Lamb!,"<br />Singing "Holy, holy, holy!,"<br />Is the great I Am.<br />Singing "Holy, holy, holy!,"<br />Is the great I Am.<span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br />medley ending</span><br />Holy, holy, holy!<br />All the saints adore thee,<br />Casting down their golden crowns<br />Around the glassy sea.<br />Cherubim and seraphim<br />Falling down before thee,<br />Who wert, and art,<br />And evermore shalt be.Brad Boydstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201335149386731937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14059667.post-1122166375490701122005-07-23T17:36:00.000-07:002007-09-22T21:32:06.627-07:00Behold Your King©2001 Cheryl A. B. Boydston<br />CCLI Song #4556772<br />Scripture Reference: Matthew 21:1-9<br />Theme: Palm Sunday<br />Key: C<br />Mood/Tempo: exuberant/upbeat <p></p><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">This song for Palm Sunday allows the congregation to participate in joyfully welcoming Jesus as King.<br /><br />The song opens with the chorus—the men sing the first line, "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord," then the women echo that acclamation, singing the same words but with a different melody. These two lines are then repeated. This format (acclamation, echo, acclamation, echo) is used each time the chorus is sung. When the chorus is sung at the end of the song, there is an additional unison line of "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord." </span><br /></div><br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/beholdyourking.pdf">Behold Your King</a> .pdf file (sheet music)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/beholdyourking.mid" target="_blank">Behold Your King</a> .mid sound file (audio sample)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/beholdyourkingbulletin.pdf">Behold Your King</a> .pdf file (bulletin insert)<br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Behold Your King</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Chorus</span><br />Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.<br />(Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord).<br />Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.<br />(Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord).<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 1</span><br />Behold your king is coming on a colt,<br />Humbly as a servant.<br />Hosanna in the highest to David's Son,<br />Joyfully welcome him.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Chorus</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 2</span><br />For there is peace in heaven, glory to God,<br />The King of Israel.<br />Rejoice for he is gentle and worthy of praise:<br />Jesus Emmanuel.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Chorus</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Tag</span><br />Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.Brad Boydstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201335149386731937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14059667.post-1120797835829333532005-07-07T21:37:00.000-07:002007-09-22T21:32:56.102-07:00Make a Joyful Noise©2004 Cheryl A. B. Boydston<br />CCLI Song #4551674<br />Scripture Reference: Psalm 100<br />Theme: worship, thanksgiving, God's goodness<br />Key: G<br />Mood/Tempo: exuberant/upbeat<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Based on the text of Psalm 100, this call to worship is a joyful expression of praise and thanksgiving for God's goodness.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/makeajoyfulnoise.pdf">Make a Joyful Noise</a> .pdf file (sheet music)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/makeajoyfulnoise.mid" target="_blank">Make a Joyful Noise</a> .mid sound file (audio sample)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/makeajoyfulnoisebulletin.pdf">Make a Joyful Noise</a> .pdf file (bulletin insert)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Make a Joyful Noise</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Chorus</span><br />Make a joyful noise to the Lord all the earth.<br />Worship the Lord with gladness.<br />Come into his presence with singing,<br />For the Lord is good!<br />Enter his gates with thanksgiving;<br />Enter his courts with praise.<br />Give thanks and bless his name,<br />For the Lord is good!<br />The Lord is good!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Repeat Chorus</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse</span><br />For his loving care, his loving care<br />Endures forever.<br />And his faithfulness, his faithfulness<br />Endures always!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Chorus</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Tag</span><br />The Lord is good!<br />The Lord is good!Brad Boydstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201335149386731937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14059667.post-1120759339999972812005-07-07T10:51:00.000-07:002007-09-22T21:33:56.179-07:00My Soul Magnifies the Lord©2003 Cheryl A. B. Boydston<br />CCLI Song #4551708<br />Scripture Reference: Luke 1:26-56<br />Theme: Advent, redemption, Savior<br />Key: C<br />Mood/Tempo: expectant/gentle<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">This song for the season of Advent echoes Mary's response to the amazing events of Luke 1: after she has received the announcement of the angel Gabriel that she will be the mother of the Savior of the world, and after she has received the blessing of her relative, Elizabeth, Mary bursts forth into a song of praise to God. "My Soul Magnifies the Lord" allows the congregation to enter into that time of wonder and waiting, of adoration and anticipation.</span><br /></div><br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/mysoulmagnifiesthelord.pdf">My Soul Magnifies the Lord</a> .pdf file (sheet music)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/mysoulmagnifiesthelord.mid" target="_blank">My Soul Magnifies the Lord</a> .mid sound file (audio sample)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/mysoulmagnifiesthelordbulletin.pdf">My Soul Magnifies the Lord</a> .pdf file (bulletin insert)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">My Soul Magnifies the Lord</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 1</span><br />God promised the lowly a Savior<br />When he looked on Mary with favor.<br />An angel appeared<br />And God's Spirit came near.<br />We wait for our King<br />And with Mary we sing:<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Chorus</span><br />"My soul magnifies the Lord;<br />My spirit rejoices in Almighty God."<br />We wait for his kingdom to come to this earth.<br />We wait for our strong Savior's birth.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 2</span><br />God's mercy is shown to the lowly<br />As he lifts us up pure and holy.<br />For all who draw near,<br />Our redemption is here.<br />We wait for our King<br />And with Mary we sing:<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Chorus</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Repeat Chorus</span>Brad Boydstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201335149386731937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14059667.post-1120697501752704752005-07-06T17:45:00.000-07:002008-03-28T18:03:32.498-07:00Wisdom and Power Forever©2002 Cheryl A. B. Boydston<br />CCLI Song #4551791<br />Scripture Reference: Daniel 2:20-23<br />Theme: wisdom, knowledge, power<br />Key: Dm<br />Mood/Tempo: contemplative/moderate<br /><br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/wisdomandpowerforever.pdf">Wisdom and Power Forever</a> .pdf file (sheet music)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/wisdomandpowerforever.mid" target="_blank">Wisdom and Power Forever</a> .mid sound file (audio sample)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/wisdomandpowerforeverbulletin.pdf">Wisdom and Power Forever</a> .pdf file (bulletin insert)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">This song is based on Daniel's canticle of praise, found in Daniel 2:20-23. It is Daniel's heartfelt response to answered prayer, that God has revealed to him the mysteries of Nebuchadnezzar's dream.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">This doxology can be used congregationally as a Scripture response or prayer response.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wisdom and Power Forever</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 1</span><br />Praise the name of the Lord forever and ever,<br />For he alone has wisdom and power forever.<br />The Lord imparts wisdom to the wise<br />And knowledge to those who understand.<br />Praise the name of the Lord forever and ever.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 2</span><br />Praise the name of the Lord forever and ever,<br />For he alone has knowledge of all mysteries.<br />Our God is surrounded by pure light<br />And nothing is hidden from his sight.<br />Praise the name of the Lord forever and ever.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 3</span><br />Praise the name of the Lord forever and ever,<br />For he alone has given us wisdom and strength.<br />The Lord has revealed his truth to us<br />And given the answer to our prayers.<br />Praise the name of the Lord forever and ever.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Tag</span><br />Praise the name of the Lord forever and ever.Brad Boydstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201335149386731937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14059667.post-1120626443121176772005-07-05T22:03:00.000-07:002008-03-28T18:09:31.198-07:00Beyond All Knowledge©2003 Cheryl A. B. Boydston<br />CCLI Song #4551564<br />Scripture Reference: Ephesians 3:14-21<br />Theme: Christ's love, benediction, wedding<br />Key: C to D<br />Mood/Tempo: joyful/gentle<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">The format for this song is: Verse 1, Chorus, Verse 2, Chorus, Ending. </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">(The ending is the same musical line as the chorus, but modulates from </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">the key of C to the key of D and has new lyrics.)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">This song has been sung as a solo at a bridal shower and a wedding; it </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">can also be used congregationally as a benediction.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/beyondallknowledge.pdf">Beyond All Knowledge</a> .pdf file (sheet music)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/beyondallknowledge.mid" target="_blank">Beyond All Knowledge</a> .mid sound file (audio sample)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/beyondallknowledgebulletin.pdf">Beyond All Knowledge</a> .pdf file (bulletin insert)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Beyond All Knowledge</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 1</span><br />May Christ dwell in your hearts through faith,<br />May God grant you inner strength.<br />And may you know, beyond all knowledge,<br />The love of our Lord Jesus Christ.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Chorus</span><br />May you be filled with the fullness of God.<br />May you be rooted and grounded in love.<br />May you know, beyond all knowledge,<br />The love of our Lord Jesus Christ.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 2</span><br />May you know love in all its height,<br />May you know its deepest depth.<br />And may you know, beyond all knowledge,<br />The love of our Lord Jesus Christ.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Chorus<br /><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;">Ending</span><br />Now unto him who is able to do<br />Far more than all we can ask or imagine,<br />Unto him be glory forever.<br />Forever and ever. Amen.<br />Forever and ever. Amen.Brad Boydstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201335149386731937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14059667.post-1120625879744985892005-07-05T21:53:00.000-07:002007-09-22T21:38:03.726-07:00As We Draw Near/As We Go Forth©2003 Cheryl A. B. Boydston<br />CCLI Song #4551519<br />Scripture Reference: Mark 12:29-32; I Peter 5:10-11<br />Theme: gathering, benediction<br />Key: D<br />Mood/Tempo: upbeat/medium<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">This is a "bookend" song—the first verse is an invocation at the beginning of worship; the second verse is a benediction at the end of the service. When we use it, we do the first verse twice as the opening song and the second verse twice as the closing song.</span><br /></div><br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/aswedrawnear.pdf">As We Draw Near</a> .pdf file (sheet music)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/aswedrawnear.mid" target="_blank">As We Draw Near</a> .mid sound file (audio sample)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/aswedrawnearbulletin.pdf">As We Draw Near</a> .pdf file (bulletin insert)<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">As We Draw Near</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 1 (gathering)</span><br />As we draw near we worship You<br />With heart and soul,<br />With mind and strength.<br />Holy God, we worship You<br />In thought and word and deed.<br />Surround us with Your radiance,<br />Support us with Your permanence,<br />Sustain us with Your holy presence,<br />Draw us near in peace.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 2 (benediction)</span><br />As we go forth we worship You<br />With heart and soul,<br />With mind and strength.<br />Holy God, we worship You<br />Wherever our steps lead.<br />Surround us with Your radiance,<br />Support us with Your permanence,<br />Sustain us with Your holy presence,<br />Send us forth in peace.Brad Boydstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201335149386731937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14059667.post-1120615635616259502005-07-05T19:05:00.000-07:002008-03-28T19:53:15.619-07:00Come, Messiah, Come!©2004 Cheryl A. B. Boydston<br />CCLI Song #4551595<br />Scripture Reference: Isaiah 9:2-7; 11:1-2; 53:1-3<br />Luke 1:52-55; Philippians 2:5-8<br />Theme: Advent<br />Key: C<br />Mood/Tempo: joyful<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">This song is an invocation for the season of Advent. Based on Old and New Testament texts, it welcomes the Messiah and acknowledges the glory that Jesus relinquished to become Emmanuel for us.</span><br /></div><br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/comemessiahcome.pdf">Come, Messiah, Come!</a> .pdf file (sheet music)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/comemessiahcome.mid" target="_blank">Come, Messiah, Come!</a> .mid sound file (audio sample)<br /><a href="http://bradboydston.com/music/comemessiahcomebulletin.pdf">Come, Messiah, Come!</a> .pdf file (bulletin insert)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Come, Messiah, Come!</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 1</span><br />From heavenly splendor to dust of the earth:<br />Come, Messiah, come!<br />From infinite power to infant at birth:<br />Come, Messiah, come!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Chorus</span><br />Come walk with us, Emmanuel.<br />Come lift our hearts, Redeemer of all.<br />O may the light of your kingdom come.<br />Come, Messiah, come!<br />Come, Messiah, come!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 2</span><br />Redeem us while yielding your own majesty.<br />Come, Messiah, come!<br />Reveal to the nations this great mystery.<br />Come, Messiah, come!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Chorus</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Verse 3</span><br />The gift of your presence brings joy to our hearts.<br />Come, Messiah, come!<br />The light of your kingdom true wisdom imparts.<br />Come, Messiah, come!<span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br />Chorus<br /><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;">Tag</span><br />Come, Messiah, come!Brad Boydstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201335149386731937noreply@blogger.com