Upon The Cross

Upon the cross our Scapegoat hung:

All our sins on Him were laid - 

Into the wilderness of death,

All our debts now paid!

Upon the cross, atonement made!

God's wrath burned upon He

The Lamb was slain for our sakes,

As He died on Calvary.

Upon the cross, the Law fulfilled

By the One of purity!

Our sins destroyed,

Now peace with God:

Our souls have been set free!

Upon the throne He intercedes,

Our glorious, heavenly King!

Risen, triumphant, glorified!

His praise we all must sing!

© Carolyn Davison 10th December 2015

I come to the cross

I come to the cross, to be forgiven, 

My sins on the Sinless One laid!

The debt I owed I could not fulfil,

But through Him my debt is paid.

To the cross, to the cross,
I come to the old rugged cross. 
For my sins, to be cleansed, 
By the blood of the Lamb
To the cross, to the cross
I come.

I come to the cross, to gain my dress;

Naked, He covers my shame.

My chains are loosed, I am set free,

Jesus, My Saviour, His Name.

I come to the cross, my burdens lift, 

My guilty soul, bears guilt no more.

His blood avails, I am at peace.

He is Heaven's Eternal Door!

I come to the cross, the place of wrath;

The punishment, meant for me,

Was laid upon my Saviour dear,

As He hung there at Calvary

© Carolyn Davison 7th December 2015

Jesus, Rock of our Salvation

Jesus, Rock of our salvation,

Let us, on you, stand.

Jesus, cleft for our redemption,

Guide us with Your hand. 

Jesus, Shepherd of Your people,

Help us hear Your voice. 

Jesus, Bridegroom of the Church,

We praise You for Your choice.

Jesus, Bridge to our Heavenly Father, 

Let us daily, come.

Jesus builder of our mansion;

Our eternal, heavenly home.

© Carolyn Davison 24th October 2015

Make me...

Make my life one of beauty, Lord;

Glorifying You!

Help me not to quench your work,

In everything I do.

Make me more like Jesus, Lord;

Full of love and grace!

Help me to be holy, and see

My Saviour face to face.

Make me want to serve You, Lord;

Every single day!

Make me a useful servant

In all I do and say.

Make me want to sing your praise;

In good times, or in woe!

And if You call me to a task,

Help me to keenly go.

Make me an instrument of peace,

Please set my life apart -

To live one that is holy,

With a broken, contrite heart.

© Carolyn Davison 22nd October 2015

Help me to be more Christlike

Help me to be like Jesus Christ,

In everything I do.

Help me to be more holy.

And truly worship You.

Help me to work for Jesus,

Not for other men.

Help me to shine for You, Lord.

Time and time again.

Help me produce good fruit,

Upon the Holy Vine.

Help me to love you more each day.

For Saviour You are mine.

© Carolyn Davison 12th August 2015

Captivate

Captivate my heart, O Lord,

Fill it with truth and grace.

That I may be like Jesus Christ,

When I see Him face to face.

Captivate my mind, O Lord,

And make me to be wise. 

That I may know and do Your will;

Not ruled by worldly lies.

Captivate me with your love,

That loving I may be. 

Spirit fill my heart and mind

For all eternity.

© Carolyn Davison 1st August 2015