"Oh Boy"

My very talented, Nashville-dwelling cousin has a MySpace music page here with some incredible songs. I especially like the sound of her song, "Oh Boy". I had to include this picture today as well. These pictures have nothing to do with the song, but they definitely sum up the word "boy" : ). A picture is worth a thousand words...

Song of the Day

You can hear it here or buy it on i-tunes

“There Is a Higher Throne”

There is a higher throne
Than all this world has known,
Where faithful ones from ev'ry tongue
Will one day come.
Before the Son we'll stand,
Made faultless through the Lamb;
Believing hearts find promised grace—
Salvation comes.

REFRAIN
Hear heaven's voices sing;
Their thund'rous anthem rings
Through em'rald courts and sapphire skies.
Their praises rise.
All glory, wisdom, pow'r,
Strength, thanks, and honor are
To God our King, who reigns on high
Forevermore.

And there we'll find our home,
Our life before the throne;
We'll honor Him in perfect song
Where we belong.
He'll wipe each tear-stained eye
As thirst and hunger die.
The Lamb becomes our Shepherd King;
We'll reign with Him.

Words and Music by Keith & Kristyn Getty
Copyright © 2003 Thankyou Music

Favorite song this week

"It Is Not Death To Die"

It is not death to die
To leave this weary road
And join the saints who dwell on high
Who’ve found their home with God
It is not death to close
The eyes long dimmed by tears
And wake in joy before Your throne
Delivered from our fears

Chorus:
O Jesus, conquering the grave
Your precious blood has power to save
Those who trust in You
Will in Your mercy find
That it is not death to die

It is not death to fling
Aside this earthly dust
And rise with strong and noble wing
To live among the just
It is not death to hear
The key unlock the door
That sets us free from mortal years
To praise You evermore

Link to hear more of it or download (#12 on Come Weary Saints)

© 2008 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI)

Original words by Henri Malan (1787–1864). Translated by George Bethune (1847). Music, chorus, and alternate words by Bob Kauflin
As recorded on Come Weary Saints

Come People of the Risen King

I've been encouraged this week by this song by Keith and Kristyn Getty.