Wisdom

©2003 Cheryl A. B. Boydston
CCLI Song #4562931
Scripture Reference: Proverbs 2:1-11
Theme: wisdom, guidance
Key: D
Mood/Tempo: contemplative/medium

This song expresses the deep cry of our hearts to know God and his wisdom, to follow him and be guided by him.

Wisdom .pdf file (sheet music)
Wisdom .mid sound file (audio sample)
Wisdom .pdf file (bulletin insert)

Wisdom
Verse 1
I cry out for wisdom,
Which way should I go?
My life is perplexing,
And I want to know.
So I reach out to open
My Bible that's near,
Praying an answer
Will soon become clear.
As I read, I remember
This truth from your word:
Wisdom begins
With the knowledge of the Lord.

Chorus
Deep, deep, deep in my heart
I want to know you,
Deep in my soul.
Deep in my heart,
Deep in my soul,
I want to know you, Lord.

Verse 2
I cry out to know you
And what you have planned.
Lord, teach me to listen
So I understand
It is when I am willing
To make you first choice
That I can know you
And follow your voice.
Help me humbly remember
This truth from your word:
Wisdom begins
With the knowledge of the Lord

Chorus
Repeat Chorus
Tag
I want to know you, Lord.

Wisdom and Power Forever

©2002 Cheryl A. B. Boydston
CCLI Song #4551791
Scripture Reference: Daniel 2:20-23
Theme: wisdom, knowledge, power
Key: Dm
Mood/Tempo: contemplative/moderate

Wisdom and Power Forever .pdf file (sheet music)
Wisdom and Power Forever .mid sound file (audio sample)
Wisdom and Power Forever .pdf file (bulletin insert)

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.

This doxology can be used congregationally as a Scripture response or prayer response.

Wisdom and Power Forever
Verse 1
Praise the name of the Lord forever and ever,
For he alone has wisdom and power forever.
The Lord imparts wisdom to the wise
And knowledge to those who understand.
Praise the name of the Lord forever and ever.

Verse 2
Praise the name of the Lord forever and ever,
For he alone has knowledge of all mysteries.
Our God is surrounded by pure light
And nothing is hidden from his sight.
Praise the name of the Lord forever and ever.

Verse 3
Praise the name of the Lord forever and ever,
For he alone has given us wisdom and strength.
The Lord has revealed his truth to us
And given the answer to our prayers.
Praise the name of the Lord forever and ever.

Tag
Praise the name of the Lord forever and ever.

Wherever I Go

©2002 Cheryl A. B. Boydston
CCLI Song #4551739
Scripture Reference: Psalm 139
Theme: benediction, blessing, trust
Key: C
Mood/Tempo: reflective/medium


This song, based on the words of the Psalm 139, has the format: Verse, Prechorus, Chorus, Prechorus, Chorus. The words and music of the prechorus section build to the chorus, where we can express, with the psalmist, our confidence in God's guidance, even to life everlasting.

"Wherever I Go" can be used as a benediction, an affirmation of faith, or as a song of blessing for a service of baptism.

Wherever I Go .pdf file (sheet music)
Wherever I Go .mid sound file (audio sample)
Wherever I Go .pdf file (bulletin insert)

Wherever I Go
Verse
Lord God, wherever I go today
You know my steps,
You know my way.
And though I know you only in part,
You know ev'rything
That is in my heart.

Prechorus
You know my thoughts,
You know my days,
You know my paths
And all my ways.

Chorus
If I rise up on the wings of the morning,
Or if I go down to the farthest sea,
Still you will lead me to life everlasting,
You place your hand of blessing on me.


Repeat Prechorus and Chorus

Tag
You place your hand of blessing on me.