<感恩的頌讚>6/9-6/15/14
「用詩篇、聖詩、屬靈的詩歌彼此對說,從你們的心裡,歌頌讚美主
“Speaking one to another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord;” (Ephesians 5:19 ERV)
「凡有氣息的,都要讚美耶和華。你們要讚美耶和華。」詩篇150
“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!” Psalm 150:6
默想禱告: 那天走出了錄音室, 頭突然感覺有點暈眩, 氣有些喘, 是身體虛弱的癥狀。但我內心卻是充滿感恩的躍動。
Meditation & Prayer: Stepping out of the studio, I was gasping for air and felt a little dizzy. I remember shortly after my stroke 5 years ago, I learned to pronounce words again like a child through speech therapy. My heart was filled with frustration. Yet God’s grace allows me to sing praises to Him again, without any hindrance. It’s really amazing! You see, growing up in Hong Kong, a British Colony, “Rock” was my main staple. (No pun intended) I was mesmerized by the music of many groups like “The Beatles”, “Rolling Stones”, “Led Zeppelin”, “The Hollies”, “Bee Gees”, “The Eagles”, “Santana”…but knew nothing about church music. But the gospel transformed my life, even the way I hear, taste and see. I never realized the power of sacred music; it’s lofty and sublime nature, both in form and substance, has touched my soul deeply. After I became a Christian, I decided to give up “rock”, and joined the Chicago Chinese Christian Chorale, singing solely sacred hymns for ten years. Sing praises is a source of my joy and strength, because it is a God centered worship and thanksgiving mode, as opposed to man centered expression of self-absorbed emotions. Praising Him elevates our spirit so that we are more in touch with his presence. Pastor Rick Warren, in his daily devotion says: (June 17, 2014 Devotion) “The Bible says, "Sing out your thanks to him; sing praises to our God" (Psalm 147:7a LB). Nothing makes you aware of God's presence more quickly than singing your praise to God…Christianity is a singing faith… When my heart is cold, I need to be renewed, restored, and recharged through singing thanks to God.” He spells out an authentic interpretation and understanding of the essence of Christian music. I thank the Lord by allowing me to make a melody to praise Him, with the help of a gifted young musician Enoch Leung, recently admitted to Wheaton College, major in Music, with the vision of serving Him in Music Mission. Along with his mother, Kezia, and a young sister Emily at church, we recorded the song in 3 languages. I want to dedicate this simple tune as a thanksgiving offering to God, who deserves all our worship and praises. In Jesus holy name I pray, amen. (Brother Mike Chan sharing)
<造就門徒、影響世代> Make Disciples、 Impact Our World
Music/Lyrics: Mike Chan Piano: Enoch Leung
Acapella Beginning: 4 parts Alleluia Chorus
“哈利路亞、哈利路亞、哈利路亞讚美主” (Alleluia Praise His Name)
第一、二節 (粵語、普通話歌詞一樣)
1) 祢是我生命 真理 道路 進入我心靈 更新改變
主啊我的心 願忠於祢託付 傳揚福音信息
2) 我們站起來 參與事奉 不要怕辛勞 請差遣我
白日已將盡 願獻我身心 都獻與我主我神
副歌: 賜下復興 影響世代 我遵主旨意 宣講救恩
高舉十架 踴躍前進 基督旌旗遍全球 (重唱副歌一次)
(馬上唱) 哈利路亞、哈利路亞、哈利路亞讚美主
(最後一句) 榮耀歸衪!
English:
1) Jesus is the way, the truth and life
You’re my Redeemer, my soul rejoice
Deep inside my heart, (I’ll) be faithful to your Call
Tell the world of your love
2) Hand in hand we stand, at your Command
Marching to the world declare your Word
Pledge to love your more, I surrender all
To Jesus, my King my Lord
Chorus: Lord revive us, Lord re-new us
By your great Commission we abide
Make disciples, Impact our world
May you name be glorified (Repeat chorus)
Immediately sing Alleluia chorus
Ending: Be Glorified!
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