Resting In the Arms of the Lord

It's a long title, I know...but I didn't know what else to call this song. This is one of those songs where a bunch of questions are asked and answered at the same time. While the lyrics don't exactly reflect where I am at the moment, I have had reason to ask these questions lately. I've always been blessed with being able to run around and play sport...but in the last couple of months, I've found out that I have a pinched nerve and a bulging disc in my L5. So, I have had to cut back from playing most sports. The only sport I'm currently doing is swimming and walking...when I'd much rather be out playing cricket/basketball/volleyball/running! My GP told me that if I didn't stop and take it easy, the end result could be that I would lose the use of my right leg. That's the worst case scenario, but it's still pretty sobering to someone who's always been running around doing stuff. This is a more acoustic, emotional kind of song compared to the likes of "Not Of This World" and "Together As One."

Resting In The Arms Of The Lord

V1: What does a man do

When all his strength is gone

Never to return?

How does a man live his life

Knowing that he will never be the same

PC1: There is only one way to go

One way to find strength

And that is resting in the arms of the Lord

C: He'll carry me

When my world is crashing down

He'll protect me

In Him my strength is found

What have I to fear

When I'm resting in the arms of the Lord

V2: Where does a man go

When all his strength is gone?

In whom can he confide?

Who'll stand by his side

Knowing that it'll never be the same?

PC2: There is only one place to go

One place to find strength

And that place is 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

Ok. So...I've had a pretty busy year this year...but have still had time to sit down and put together a couple of songs. I'll be adding three new songs: two of which I've written and the other one was a joint effort with one of the young guys from church. Until we can get more regular practice times to work out the band side of things...you're just going to have to make do with the lyrics...enjoy!