Friday, November 20, 2009
Resting In the Arms of the Lord
Refuge
Refuge
Verse 1
Your call comes like the morning breeze
You spread Your wings to cover me
Underneath Your shadow I will hide away
Coz there I found Your shelter
And there I like to stay
Chorus
Refuge
You’re my refuge, Lord
When the world is shaken and nothing stands
I will hold onto Your hand
Refuge
Verse 2
You paid the price – redeemed me
You took the place where I should be
On the cross You died and there You
took my shame
Now I’m covered with the power of
Jesus’ Name
Bridge
Storms may come
But I’ll stand strong
With You right beside me
When the sun goes down
And the cold creeps in
Your warmth is all around me
This song was started by one of the young guys from church. We sat down one Sunday and worked out the 2nd verse, bridge and chords for the song. Looking forward to doing heaps more next year!
Together As One
Together As One
Words and music by Stephen Khu
(John 17:20-26, 2 Corinthians 5:7)
V1: We are all called by one name
Yet separated by much
Can’t we set aside our differences
As individuals unite
PC: For He gave us His glory
To unite us as one
C: We are made perfect through Christ
God’s one and only Son
We will follow the light
Together as one
We’ll put the enemy to flight
They’ve no place to run
We’ll walk by faith
And not by sight
Believing it is done
Together as one
V2: A world of pilgrims and strangers
Living side by side
Filled with hopelessness and sorrows
Set apart from you and I
V3: They don’t know You, yet we do
Because of Christ, God’s Son
Him in us, God in Him
His prayer for all mankind
New Songs
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Not of This World
Alienated – set apart
I’m not of this world
Crucified – a brand new start
I’m not of this world
Called to live a different life
Redeemed with blood – God’s sacrifice
Can’t you see that I’m not of this world?
Standing out, in a crowd
I’m not of this world
Standing tall, knees not bowed
I’m not of this world
Earthly pleasures call my name
“Come! Get glory! Come! Get fame!”
Can’t they see that I’m not of this world?
Marching proud, with flag raised high
I’m not of this world
Loose me, Lord, and let me fly
I’m not of this world
Bear me up – on Your wings soar
Shake the earth with a mighty roar!
Let them see that I’m not of this world.
Call me on to greater heights
I’m not of this world
I can see those celestial lights
I’m not of this world
Borne away, I’m finally free
The world no longer surrounds me
It’s too late now, but at the last they know
That I’m not of this world.
© Stephen Khu
17 June 2009
Glory-Bound
Standing at the station
Wondering, “Which way do I go?
People rushing everywhere
Surely someone here will know”
“Excuse me, Sir.” I said to one old man
As he went about his day.
“Could you spare a minute?
I think I’ve lost my way.
Caught up in the rush of life,
I don’t know where I’m going.
I want to head the right direction,
But the problem is not knowing.
These tracks, it’s obvious, run north and south,
But where do these tracks end?
I can clearly see along the straight,
But I can’t see round the bend.”
I stopped my babbling and sheepishly grinned,
Awaiting a reply.
The old man looked me up and down
He said, “Child, I’m not going to lie.
There are only two destinations
In this journey we call life.
One of them ends in glory;
The other ends in strife.”
He said, “Look, kid, choose wisely.
Make sure you board the right train,
Because I really doubt that you would want
To pass this way again.”
He saw me cast an anxious glance,
So he stopped to let me speak.
I asked, “How do I catch the right train?
For, tis glory that I seek.”
He asked, “Are you certain?
Is this really your desire?
The track to glory’s long and wearisome.
Are you sure you will not tire?
Many are they who’ve started out
Along this straight and narrow track.
But, few are they who’ve reached the end,
So many have just turned back.
‘The price,’ they said, ‘was just too high.
We could not earn our keep.’
So back they came and off they went
In a direction that made me weep.”
The old man paused and looked away
Tears streaming down his face.
“Why could they not accept my Son?
My gift – amazing grace?
They just had to weather the storms
For I had paid their fare.
Had they’ve put their trust in me,
The train would’ve gotten them there.”
“Child,” he continued, “don’t follow their lead.
You mean so much to me.
I also want you to catch the right train.
Now, what will your decision be?”
“Sir,” I said, “I’m human.
I’m prone to make mistakes.
But, glory’s still my destination.
No matter what it takes.”
“Well,” he said, as a train pulled in,
“Know I’m never far away.
Here’s your ticket. Your fare’s been paid.
I’ll see you round some day.”
With that, he turned and walked away,
Blending in amongst the crowd.
I boarded the train that was glory-bound,
Speechless and utterly WOW-ed.
© Stephen Khu
1 June 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
The Eternal Lifeguard
The floodwaters rise
As the rain falls down
He said, “Take my hand,
Lest you care to drown.
I’ll be your rock.
I’ll help you stand.
I’ll lead you to
Higher, dry land
Don’t put your trust
In this world so grande
Coz, in the end,
It’s just sinking sand
Trust in me.
I’ll show you the way.
Let’s leave this gloom
For a brighter day.”
As He stretched out His hand
I stretched mine out too.
I said, “I am Yours.
I commit my life to You.”
He hauled me to safety
Away from the storm
A feat, no other,
But He, could perform
Tucked under His wing
Safe from all harm
Sheltered in a place
Of peace and of calm.
Written by Stephen Khu
20 May 2009
The Reason I Write
I made a commitment
Back in the day
To write for God
Come what may
When I’m feeling down
And my thoughts are bleak
I tune into God
And let Him speak
When I’m confused
Not knowing where to turn
He gives me words
He helps me to learn
When I’m flying high
And life seems a breeze
These words I write
My God to please
In the end, my prayer
Is that He will use me
To draw people to Christ
To bring liberty
To encourage fellow Christians
Walking the same narrow road
That they might see truth
And be rid of their load
If people can be changed
By the words that I write
Then that’s another battle won
In this life-long fight
There’s no other prize
No great gain
Victory’s assured
It has not been in vain.
Written by Stephen Khu
20 May 2009
While I Wait
Lord, You said, “Wait.”
So I sat down again,
And I began to ponder,
“How much longer then?”
Then I prayed,
“Lord, you know what’s best.
You love us both dearly.
Please grant us wisdom
And eyes that see clearly.
Help us to honour You
Through what we do and say.
May we always be friends
Come what may.
Lord, until the time comes
Please help me to wait.
Let my trust be in You –
You’re never late.
Lord, watch over her daily.
Help her to grow in You.
Encourage and keep her.
Bless her anew.
Lord, make me the man
That You’d have me be.
I give You my all –
Shape and mold me.
And, Lord, if in Your will
You bring us together,
May our commitment be
To each other forever.
You know our hearts.
You know what You’ll do.
So, this, my prayer,
I commit to You.
In Jesus’ Name.
Amen
Written by Stephen Khu
22 March, 2009