Music: Recent Episodes
Trinity Church Seattle
Trinity Church Seattle is a PCA Church located in Seattle, Washington. This podcast features original music from the church.
With ease my tongue will breathe deceit E'en as for truth I will entreat. You are that Truth! O make me be One with you in sincerity.
I fear my heart will be exposed If, by these lies, it is not closed, And so my neighbor I misled; O, make me honest, Lord, I plead!
How could I e’er your praises sing And my life to you honor bring When oft I choose to live a lie Rather than to your mercy fly?
My heart, O Lord, to Truth attune, That with thy church I may commune; Restore thy fellowship of love On earth as at thy throne above.
How could I e’er your praises sing And my life to you honor bring When oft I choose to live a lie Rather than to your mercy fly? To your mercy fly!
Let the words of my mouth And the thoughts of my heart Be pleasing to you, O Lord!
Chad Lloyd, bass; Lisa Goben, synth; Luke Morton, guitar/vocals; Oliver Lawford, drums. Words: Julia de Boer, 2020 Music: Luke Morton, 2021 Recorded live on Sunday, January 31st at the 11:15a service
All you swindlers and thieves With plans to deceive, I’ve come and I’m calling you out. All you schemers and fakes And you on the take, I’ve found you, and there is no doubt.
Come unto me, you greedy, Lay down what you’ve held so dear; Receive my riches of mercy— All that you need. Would you believe? Come unto me without fear!
Have you piled it high But still wonder why There’s nothing that fills up your soul? Friend, hear my plea, You’ll never be free ’Til others you seek to make whole.
Come unto me, you greedy, Lay down what you’ve held so dear; Receive my riches of mercy— All that you need. Would you believe? Come unto me without fear!
When neighbor you use, Exploit, and abuse You’re doing the same to yourself. Now, please, won’t you turn And finally learn I’m your one and only true wealth?
Come unto me, you greedy, Lay down what you’ve held so dear; Receive my riches of mercy— All that you need. Would you believe?
Come unto me, you greedy, Lay down what you’ve held so dear; Receive my riches of mercy— All that you need. Would you believe?
Come unto me, you greedy, Lay down what you’ve held so dear; Receive my riches of mercy— All that you need. Would you believe? Find your relief, All you swindlers and thieves. Come unto me without fear!
Jim Richards, bass/percussion/vocals; Jonathan Olson, engineer; Luke Morton, guitar/vocals. Words and music: Luke Morton, 2021. Recorded live on Sunday, January 24th 2021.
You offer a feast, the finest of wine; You call me close, to drink and to dine. Still, I would trade the bread for the crumb, The joy of your face, to be comfortably numb.
My heart's intent Broken and bent!
So whatever it takes to be by your side— I’ll put it to death, my wandering eye— Just hold me, dear Jesus, keep me awake. I wanna be yours, I wanna be yours Whatever it takes!
Words & Music: Luke Morton in collaboration with students from RUF@UW, 2021.
Lead vocal and synth recorded live on Sunday, January 17th 2021.
Opening: What is Epiphany?
Christ manifested in the flesh, Christ revealed in the Spirit. Praise the Lord, praise the Lord All you nations.
Christ contemplated by the angels, Christ worshiped by the Magi. Praise the Lord, praise the Lord All you nations.
Christ believed in the world, Christ exalted in glory. Praise the Lord, praise the Lord All you nations.
Words & Music: Luke Morton, Jameson Bratcher; based on 1 Timothy 3:16; 2021.
Luke Morton, synth and vocals; Jameson Bratcher, trombone.
Our eyes have seen the salvation. You have prepared for us, A light to lighten the gentiles, And be the glory for your people And be the glory for your people
Glory be to the Father Glory be to the Son Glory be to the Holy Spirit Godhead, three in one.
As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be World without end. Amen.
Words based on Simeon's prayer, Luke 2:30-32. Music written and arranged by Eddie MacCready and Luke Morton, 2020.
Choir: Alyssa Werner Amy MacCready Andy Lapastora Anna Van Wechel Benton Gordon Brad McAuley Calob Symonds Crystal Zhang Dan McCurley Eddie MacCready Elisabeth Haggard Emily Ryan Haley Smith Jane McCurley Katie Ribera Luke Morton Lisa Goben Matt Bressie Laura Eichelberger Ryan Baggett Steve Beatty Terry Van Wechel
Musicians: Brooke Aasen Eddie MacCready Jonny Akamu Luke Morton
We are so foolish, you are so wise; Grant us your truth, enlighten our eyes. In our despairing, we look above With expectation to your great love.
O Father of glory, Reveal your power That brought your Beloved From cradle to grave, That ripped through the darkness To raise him from death And give him the only Name that can save: Lord Jesus Christ, we hail our King! You took our place—an offering.
We are impoverished; you overflow Riches beyond what we’ll ever know. In all our weakness you are so strong; We are your children, to you we belong.
O Father of glory, Reveal your power That brought your Beloved From cradle to grave, That ripped through the darkness To raise him from death And give him the only Name that can save: Lord Jesus Christ, we hail our King! You took our place—an offering. To you belongs all majesty, From age to age all authority.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Amen!
Jim Richards, keys; Jonathan Olson, engineer; Luke Morton, guitar and vocals.
Words & Music: Ephesians 1:15-23, Luke Morton, 2020.
Recorded live on Sunday December 20th 2020 at the 10:00a service.
O Bethlehem Ephrathah, Though you are so very small, From you will come the King of all.
O Bethlehem Ephrathah, Though you are so very small, From you will come the King of all. King of all!
And he will be the ruler— The ruler in Israel; And he will come from of old, From of ancient of days.
O Bethlehem Ephrathah, Though you are so very small, From you will come the King of all.
Andy Rose, piano; Jonathan Olson, engineer; Luke Morton, synth and vocals.
Words: Micah 5:2. Music: Luke Morton, 2020.
Recorded live on Sunday, December 13th 2020.
We were dead and in love With ourselves and the night, But you came, bore the curse, Brought us into your light.
O the riches of your grace, You have taken our disgrace, Sins are gone without a trace! O the boundless, endless riches of your grace.
In you, Christ, the Beloved, We’ve redemption and rest. Your blood shed for the rebels Covers our wickedness.
O the riches of your grace, You have taken our disgrace, Sins are gone without a trace! O the boundless, endless riches of your grace.
Let everything in heaven And everything on earth Bow down before the Savior, The One beyond all worth. Let everything in heaven And everything on earth Confess the name of Jesus, The One beyond all worth.
How could we wander still So convinced that we lack? Why would we wanting be When you’ve held nothing back?
O the riches of your grace, You have taken our disgrace, Sins are gone without a trace! O the boundless, endless, countless...
O the riches of your grace, You have taken our disgrace, Sins are gone without a trace! O the boundless, endless riches of your grace.
Jonathan Olson, engineer; Lisa Goben, accordion; Luke Morton; guitar and vocals.
Words and music by Luke Morton, 2020.
Recorded live on Sunday, December 6th at the 10:00a service.
Light of light, illuminate our night; Light of light, to blindness give your sight. Light of light, illuminate our night; Light of light to blindness give your sight.
The people who walked in darkness— We have seen a great light, a great light. The people who walked in darkness— We have seen a great light, a great light.
The people who loved the darkness— We have seen a great light, a great light. The people who loved the darkness— We have seen a great light, a great light.
Emmanuel, Emmanuel, O come and dwell, O come and dwell with us!
Light of light, illuminate our night.
Alex Vitug, keys and vocals; Jonathan Olson, engineer; Luke Morton, synth.
Words: Isaiah 9, John 3:19; Music: Luke Morton, 2020.
Recorded live on Sunday, November 29th, 2020.
Dearest brother, dearest sister, Please hear and understand: We have seen him, we have touched him, Son of God and Son of Man.
In the darkness we were trembling, Full of doubts and full of fears, When he came in tender mercy; With his hands he dried our tears.
There is one name under heaven By which we must be saved: Jesus Christ, the King eternal, Great destroyer of the grave. There is one, there is one— One name.
We’ll not hide what we’ve beheld: Spotless Lamb, for us, was slain; We’ll break the silence and will cry out, Make it known with this refrain:
There is one name under heaven By which we must be saved: Jesus Christ, the King eternal, Great destroyer of the grave.
There is one name under heaven By which we must be saved: Jesus Christ, the King eternal, Great destroyer of the grave. There is one, there is one— One name.
Here alone is freedom and forgiveness; Here alone is refuge for the lost; Here alone is One who loves us wholly, Carried all our sin and bore the cost.
There is one name under heaven By which we must be saved: Jesus Christ, the King eternal, Great destroyer of the grave.
There is one name under heaven By which we must be saved: Jesus Christ, the King eternal, Great destroyer of the grave. There is one, there is one— There is one, there is one— There is one, there is one— One name.
Alyssa Werner, keys; Jonathan Olson, engineer; Luke Morton, guitar and vocals.
Recorded live on Sunday, November 22nd at the 11:15a service.
Words & Music: Luke Morton, 2020.
My heart will always be restless ’Til it finds its rest in you; Seeking, searching for great wisdom, Captive to this world untrue. In the day and in the darkness You this reckless child pursue; My heart will always be restless ’Til it finds its rest in you.
Time and time again I toil to no end! How long ’til I rest in you— ’Til I rest in you?
My soul, like the troubled ocean Never ceasing in its waves, Ebbs and flows with endless breakers, Calling to the One who saves. As I sail upon these waters Let my respite be with you; My heart will always be restless ’Til it finds its rest in you.
Time and time again I toil to no end! How long ’til I rest in you? Jesus, take this worn and weary heart to mend; Then I—I will rest in you.
Captivate me with your beauty Of your word and promise true; In my seeking and my searching Teach me day by day anew; My heart will always be restless ’Til it finds its rest in you.
Time and time again I toil to no end! How long ’til I rest in you? Jesus, take this worn and weary heart to mend; Then I—I will rest in you.
Constantly it seems I toil to no end! How long ’til I rest in you? Jesus, take this fearful, fretting soul to mend; Then I—I will rest in you.
My heart will always be restless ’Til it finds its rest in you.
Chad Lloyd, bass; Jameson Bratcher, synth; Jonathan Olson, engineer; Lisa Goben, keys; Luke Morton, guitar and vocals; Mark Sandeno, percussion; Von Sandeno, drums.
Words & Music: Julia de Boer, Luke Morton, 2019-2020.
Recorded live on Sunday, November 15th 2020 at the 11:15a service.
O for a heart to praise my God A heart from sin set free A heart that's covered by the blood So freely shed for me
A heart resolved, surrendered all My great Redeemer's throne Where only Christ is heard to speak Where Jesus reigns alone
Cast down every idol Pour out every grace May there be no rival Lord, I seek your face Lord, I seek your face
A heart in every thought renewed And full of love divine In every impulse for the good And to your will resigned
Cast down every idol Pour out every grace May there be no rival Lord, I seek your face Lord, I seek your face
Your tender mercy, Lord, impart Come quickly from above Write your new name upon my heart Your new best name of Love
Cast down every idol Pour out every grace May there be no rival Lord, I seek your face,
Cast down every idol Pour out every grace May there be no rival Lord, I seek your face, Lord, I seek your face.
Jonathan Olson, engineer; Mark Ribera, drums; Luke Morton, piano and vocals; Steve Beatty, vocals; Terry Van Wechel, bass and vocals.
Words: Charles Wesley, 1742. Music: Luke Morton, 2020.
Recorded live on Sunday, November 1st 2020 at the 11:15a service.
Stubborn and full of pride, My affection you refused; Took for granted all I gave you, Every kindness you abused. Still, I long for you— Even in anger and sorrow, I long for you.
Tell me my fault, my wrong; Did I forget my vow? If I forsook my love, Let the record show it now. Still, I long for you— Even in anger and sorrow, I long for you.
With all my heart, with all my soul, I will restore and make you whole. Though you would run time after time, I will be yours and you will be mine— You will be mine, you will be mine.
O lover, I beg of you, Won’t you turn from foolish ways? Again I’ll make you secure, Give you safety all your days. How I long for you— Even though scorned and hated, I long for you.
With all my heart, with all my soul, I will restore and make you whole. Though you would run time after time, I will be yours and you will be mine— You will be mine, you will be mine.
No one else will do (no other love). I alone know you (no other love). All my words are true (no other love). I will see this through (no other love).
With all my heart, with all my soul, I will restore and make you whole. Though you would run time after time, I will be yours and you will be mine—
With all my heart, with all my soul, I will restore and make you whole. Though you would run time after time, I will be yours and you will be mine— You will be mine.
Jameson Bratcher, bass; Jim Richards, guitar and vocals; Jonny Akamu, electric guitar; Mark Sandeno, drums; Lisa Goben, piano and vocals; Luke Morton, guitar and vocals.
Words and music by Luke Morton, 2018/2020.
Recorded live on Sunday, October 25th 2020.
Though you have trusted other gods In foreign lands beneath their rods, And though you've bowed to things you've made And cried to that which can't give aid, From what you think will bring you ease And worship long on bloodied knees I have delivered, I have delivered you from these
E'en though my Name is naught to you, Still I Faithfulness and True; I give to you the gift of rest Which you reject to be oppressed. To all my promises hold fast For I've been faithful in the past And I deliver, and I deliver you at last.
Yet still you mock the old and wise For they are foolish in your eyes, And in your heart you love to hate And kill the ones you celebrate. So I will leave my throne on high And by your hand your God will die; See, your deliverance, see your deliverance is nigh.
When wanders your unfaithful heart And from true love your life departs, When what's not yours you still will take And for your wants your needs forsake, To save my love from the abyss, Though you betray me with a kiss, I have delivered, I have delivered you from this.
And when you want them to believe That you are great, so you deceive, When your own neighbor you can't bless Because you think that you have less, I will set free your heart anew For I Faithfulness and True, And so I still, and so I still deliver you. I will set free your heart anew
For I Faithfulness and True, And so I still, and so I still deliver you.
Words: Julia de Boer, 2020. Music: Luke Morton, 2020.
Andy Rose, guitar; Luke Morton, guitar and vocals.
Recorded live on Sunday, October 18th, 2020 at the 11:15 service.
As you toil and plow and sow, Days pass by and nothing grows— Hold on! for rains shall come at last; The harvest soon will show.
O wait for the coming of the Lord; Hold fast to the promise of his word. We’ve seen the purposes and mercy of our God; Fear not, O laborer, he’ll come and all will be restored.
As you toil and plow and sow, Days pass by and nothing grows— Hold on! for rains shall come at last; The harvest soon will show.
O wait for the coming of the Lord; Hold fast to the promise of his word. We’ve seen the purposes and mercy of our God; Fear not, O laborer, he’ll come and all will be restored.
O wait… O wait... O wait...
Fear not, O laborer, he’ll come and all will be restored! Fear not, O laborer, he’ll come and all will be restored! Fear not, O laborer, he’ll come and all will be restored!
Alyssa Werner, vocals; Andy Rose, piano; Jim Richards, bass and vocals; Luke Morton, guitar and vocals.
Words and music: Alyssa Werner, 2020.
Recorded live on Sunday, September 27th 2020 at the 10:00a service.
There’s a hoarder in my heart Taking everything he sees; There’s a hoarder in my heart Taking everything he sees. I’d keep it all and plug my ears To anybody’s pleas! There’s a hoarder in my heart Taking everything he sees.
There’s a tyrant in my mind And he’s looking for a throne; There’s a tyrant in my mind And he’s looking for a throne. I’d put my brother underfoot, Work him right down to the bone! There’s a tyrant in my mind And he’s looking for a throne.
O Jesus, save me from the fire! Be my—be my one desire; Take my silver and my gold; Come with grace, Come with grace untold.
There’s a killer in my soul He would bury everyone; There’s a killer in my soul He would bury everyone. I'd shed the blood Then shift the blame To cover what was done. There’s a killer in my soul He would everyone.
O Jesus, save me from the fire! Be my—be my one desire; Take my silver and my gold; Come with grace, Come with grace untold.
There’s a longing deep inside And it just won’t go away; There’s a longing deep inside And it just won’t go away. No matter what I gain To keep the emptiness at bay, There's a longing deep inside And it just won't go away.
O Jesus, save me from the fire! Be my—be my one desire; Take my silver and my gold; Come with grace, Come with grace untold.
Chad Lloyd, bass; Jameson Bratcher, trombone; Jonathan Olson, engineer; Lisa Goben, piano and vocals; Luke Morton, guitar and vocals, Mark Ribera, drums; Ryan Baggett, percussion and vocals
Words and music: Luke Morton, 2020.
Recorded live on Sunday, September 20th 2020 at the 8:45a service.
Intro: "What is your life? It is even a vapor, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that." - James 4:14-15, KJV
How many times have we Boasted of tomorrow, Only to find our dreams Dashed and turned to sorrow? How many times have we Made the finest of plans, Only to see them flee And blow away like sand?
Can we stop and remember, Raise our hands and surrender?
If the Lord wills, We will live and love and die; If the Lord wills, We will see the reason why. And until that day, Let us trust and pray, And ever say: If the Lord wills.
When will we ever learn The illusion is control— Finally realize These schemes cannot console? When will we believe The future he now owns— That he will lead us on And carry the unknowns?
Can we stop and remember, Raise our hands and surrender?
If the Lord wills, We will live and love and die; If the Lord wills, We will see the reason why. And until that day, Let us trust and pray, And ever say:
If the Lord wills, We will live and love and die; If the Lord wills, We will see the reason why. And until that day, Let us trust and pray, And ever say: If the Lord wills.
Though this life is but a vapor, We will trust in you.
Andy Rose, piano; Jim Richards, bass and vocals; Luke Morton, guitar and vocals; Rachel Cannella, vocals.
Words & Music: Luke Morton, 2020.
Recorded live on Sunday, September 13th 2020.
Though I meet all kinds of trials, Though I fight so many wars, Though I walk a million miles, Make me holy and wholly yours.
When my faith is finely sifted, When my fear is at the door, When my prayer is barely lifted, Make me holy and wholly yours.
Every thought, every word and deed, All my life like praise outpoured. Hear, O Jesus, my humble plea: Make me holy and wholly yours.
If I hear my sister calling, If I find her lost and poor, If I see my brother falling, Make me holy and wholly yours.
Every thought, every word and deed, All my life like praise outpoured. Hear, O Jesus, my humble plea: Make me holy and wholly yours.
Should I meet my death tomorrow, Should I face my Judge and Lord, Should I sink in depths of sorrow, Make me holy and wholly yours.
Every thought, every word and deed, All my life like praise outpoured. Hear, O Jesus, my humble plea: Make me holy and wholly yours.
Alex Vitug, piano and vocals; Jonathan Olson, engineer; Leslie Vander Griend, bass; Luke Morton, guitar and vocals; Mike Van Snellenberg, drums.
Words & Music: Luke Morton, 2020.
Recorded live on Sunday, July 26th 2020.
Come, Holy Spirit, God and Lord! Let all your graces be outpoured On each believer's mind and heart; Your fervent love to us impart.
Lord, by the brightness of your light, You in the faith do us unite Of every land and every tongue; This to your praise, O Lord, be sung, O Lord, be sung.
Santo Espiritu, ven Come, Holy Spirit, come Santo Espiritu, ven Come, Holy Spirit, come Come with comfort, bring us peace, All our fighting now to cease; From our sorrows, bring relief— Holy Spirit, come, O come! Come, O come! Holy Spirit, come, O come!
From every error keep us free; Let none but Christ our Master be, That we in living faith abide, In him with all our might confide, Our might confide.
Santo Espiritu, ven Come, Holy Spirit, come Santo Espiritu, ven Come, Holy Spirit, come Come with comfort, bring us peace, All our fighting now to cease; From our sorrows, bring relief— Holy Spirit, come, O come! Come, O come! Holy Spirit, come, O come!
Lord, by your power prepare each heart And to our weakness strength impart, That bravely here we may contend, Through life and death to you ascend.
Santo Espiritu, ven Come, Holy Spirit, come Santo Espiritu, ven Come, Holy Spirit, come Come with comfort, bring us peace, All our fighting now to cease; From our sorrows, bring relief— Holy Spirit, come, O come! Come, O come! Holy Spirit, come, O come!
Words: Martin Luther, 1524. Music: Luke Morton, 2020.
Recorded live on Pentecost Sunday, May 31st 2020.
Redeemer of Israel, Our only delight, On whom for a blessing we call; Our shadow by day And our pillar by night, Our King, our Deliv’rer, our all!
We know he his coming To gather his sheep, And lead them to Zion in love, For why in the valley Of death should they weep, Or alone in the wilderness rove?
Son of Adam, Son of God, You’ve come to show the way. Son of Adam, Son of God, O come, do not delay!
How long we have wandered As strangers in sin, And cried in the desert for thee! Our foes have rejoiced When our sorrows they’ve seen; But Israel will shortly be free.
Son of Adam, Son of God, You’ve come to show the way. Son of Adam, Son of God, O come, do not delay!
As children of Zion, Good tidings for us— The glimpses already appear; Fear not and be just, For the kingdom is ours, And the hour of redemption is near.
Son of Adam, Son of God, You’ve come to show the way. Son of Adam, Son of God, O come, do not delay!
Words: Joseph Swain, 1761–1796 Music: Luke Morton, 2020
Recorded live on Sunday, May 24th 2020
O Healer, Son of God, O Healer, Son of God— Heal my head, heal my heart, Heal my hands, make them yours.
Luke Morton, 2020. Recorded live on Sunday, May 17th 2020
When you walked into the room, I remember clear as day How you looked me in the eyes, And I wondered what you’d say. This world is full of hypocrites, And you knew that I was one; My heart, a judge and jury— A judge second to none.
But all the same you called my name And showed me how to live; You told me of a kingdom where Forgiven ones forgive; You said the way I measure those Would be the same for me. So grace and mercy is the rule, But oh! How can it be?!
O teacher, I am tired, I’m weary, wearing thin; Still I want to listen closely, I am ready to begin. So take this mind and body, Take every part of me— O Jesus, I am yours; Won’t you come, oh come and set me free?!
You said I must love my brother And speak the truth love— Not with my own opinions But with wisdom from above. If I’m to see the tiny speck That’s sitting in his eye, I must admit the blindness I’m so foolish to deny.
’Cause you told me there is nothing less Than lumber in my view; It leaves me in the darkness Where everything’s askew. So take away my pettiness And then I’ll clearly see, To look and care, and finally love With true humility.
O teacher, I am tired, I’m weary, wearing thin; Still I want to listen closely, I am ready to begin. So take this mind and body, Take every part of me— O Jesus, I am yours; Won’t you come, oh come and set me free?!
Now I’m longing for a heart That produces what is good, A mouth that tells the truth And hands that do just what they should. I want to follow you, my Lord, And that without delay! Yet I’m finding just how hard it is To actually obey.
Nonetheless, I’m digging down into The earth so very deep; I’ve heard your words and now I know Your promises you keep. I’m gonna lay a firm foundation On the rock and not the sand, So when the storms come raging, This house, it will stand.
O teacher, I am tired, I’m weary, wearing thin; Still I want to listen closely, I am ready to begin. So take this mind and body, Take every part of me— O Jesus, I am yours, Won’t you come—
O teacher, I am tired, I’m weary, wearing thin; Still I want to listen closely, I am ready to begin. So take this mind and body, Take every part of me— O Jesus, I am yours; Won’t you come, oh come and set me free?!
Words & Music: Luke Morton, 2020. Based on Luke 6:37-49. Mixing: Jonathan Olson Recorded live on Sunday, May 10th 2020.
Dearest brother, dearest sister, Please hear and understand: We have seen him, we have touched him, Son of God and Son of Man.
In the darkness we were trembling, Full of doubts and full of fears, When he came in tender mercy, With his hands he dried our tears.
There is one name under heaven By which we must be saved Jesus Christ the King eternal, Great destroyer of the grave. There is one, there is one — one name
We’ll not hide what we’ve beheld: Spotless Lamb, for us, was slain We’ll break the silence and will cry out Make it known with this refrain:
There is one name under heaven By which we must be saved Jesus Christ the King eternal, Great destroyer of the grave.
There is one name under heaven By which we must be saved Jesus Christ the King eternal, Great destroyer of the grave. There is one, there is one - one name
Here alone is freedom and forgiveness, Here alone is refuge for the lost; Here alone is One who loves us wholly, Carried all our sin and bore the cost!
There is one name under heaven By which we must be saved Jesus Christ the King eternal, Great destroyer of the grave.
There is one name under heaven By which we must be saved Jesus Christ the King eternal, Great destroyer of the grave. There is one, there is one — There is one, there is one — There is one, there is one — one name
Alex Vitug, keys and vocals; Andrew Koch, cajon; Luke Morton, guitar and vocals; Robbie Watson, bass.
Words & Music: Luke Morton, 2020.
Recorded live on Sunday, May 3rd 2020.
In humble robes he leads his sheep, Stands guard that they may safely sleep. The darkness to him is not night As he keeps watch ’til morning light— ’Til morning light, ’til morning light.
Of all his sheep he will leave none, For he has battled death and won, And from its teeth his lambs he’s saved; His hands bear scars of love engraved— Of love engraved, of love engraved.
Will you now crown this Shepherd King, And to him every honor bring— This Shepherd King? This Shepherd King?
His banner flies! Will you deplore? A Shepherd leads you into war, His staff and rod not left behind. Is he your King, this Shepherd kind? This Shepherd kind? This Shepherd kind?
Will you now crown this Shepherd King, And to him every honor bring— This Shepherd King? This Shepherd King?
With justice strong he’ll always reign, His enemies resist in vain; Yet wounded ones he never leaves, But tends their wounds, their pain relieves— His shoulders bear the injured sheep, And for their sorrow he will weep. He kneels to care for those he loves, This Shepherd King, the Lord above.
Will you now crown this Shepherd King, And to him every honor bring— This Shepherd King? This Shepherd King?
Alex Vitug, keys and vocals; Andy Rose, drums; Emily Rose, piano; Emily Ryan, acoustic guitar and vocals; Jonathan Olson, engineer; Luke Morton, electric guitar and vocals; Robbie Watson, bass.
Words: Julia de Boer, 2019. Music: Luke Morton, 2019
Recorded live on Sunday, June 23rd at the 5:00p service.
The day of resurrection! Earth, tell it out abroad; The passover of gladness, The passover of God. From death to life eternal, From earth unto the sky, Our Christ hath brought us over, With hymns of victory.
Our hearts be pure from evil, That we may see aright The Lord in rays eternal Of resurrection light; And listening to his accents, May hear, so calm and plain, His own "All hail!" and, hearing, May raise the victor strain.
O the light of the morn, How the darkness clears away! Sing his praise, Christ the Lord, On this resurrection day!
Now let the heavens be joyful! Let earth the song begin! Let the round world keep triumph, And all that is therein! Let all things seen and unseen Their notes in gladness blend, for Christ the Lord hath risen, Our joy that hath no end.
O the light of the morn, How the darkness clears away! Sing his praise, Christ the Lord, On this resurrection day!
O the light of the morn, (Hallelujah!) How the darkness clears away! (Hallelujah!) Sing his praise, Christ the Lord, (Hallelujah!) On this resurrection day! (Hallelujah!)
Alex Vitug, vocals; Jonathan Olson, engineer; Jonny Akamu, slide guitar and vocals; Lisa Goben, accordion and vocals; Luke Morton, guitar and vocals.
Words: John of Damascus, 675-754. Music: Luke Morton, 2020
Recorded live on Easter Sunday, April 12th 2020.
From out the depths I cry, O Lord, to thee; Lord, hear my call. I love thee, Lord, for thou dost heed my plea, forgiving all.
If thou dost mark our sins, who then shall stand? But grace and mercy dwell at thy right hand— But grace and mercy dwell at thy right hand.
I wait for God, the Lord, and on his Word My hope relies; My soul still waits and looks unto the Lord Till light arise.
I look for him to drive away my night, Yea, more than watchmen look for morning light— Yea, more than watchmen look for morning light.
Hope in the Lord, ye waiting saints, and he will well provide; For mercy and redemption full and free with him abide.
From sin and evil, mighty though they seem, His arm almighty will his saints redeem. From sin and evil, mighty though they seem, His arm almighty will his saints redeem.
For thee we wait, More than the watchmen— All through the night, More than the watchmen!
Jonathan Olson, engineer; Lisa Goben, accordion and vocals; Luke Morton, guitar and vocals.
Words: 1912 Psalter. Music: Luke Morton, 2016
Recorded live on Sunday, April 5th, 2020.
Though now great waves of doubt Crash in a restless sea, Steadfast as the mountains firm Let Your church faithful be.
I’ll put my hope in God, The Steadfast and the True, I will trust in Him alone And I will not be moved— And I will not be moved.
Oh, Lord be with Your church As perils ‘round her soar; Her defense, her safety be E’en now and evermore.
I’ll put my hope in God, The Steadfast and the True, I will trust in Him alone And I will not be moved— And I will not be moved.
Peace, peace You give to us When trouble is at hand, Yet as worries now surround Still peace comes from Your hand.
I’ll put my hope in God, The Steadfast and the True, I will trust in Him alone And I will not be moved—
I’ll put my hope in God, The Steadfast and the True, I will trust in Him alone And I will not be moved—
I’ll put my hope in God, The Steadfast and the True, I will trust in Him alone And I will not be moved— And I will not be moved.
Words: Julia de Boer, 2020. Music: Luke Morton, 2020.
Recorded live on Sunday, March 29th 2020.
I hear the invitation With much anticipation To join that celebration: Let us go to the house of the LORD!
In Jerusalem is peace, All the hungry find a feast, Every captive is released: Let us go to the house of the LORD!
O my brothers, O my sisters, Let your troubles be outpoured. Here is safety, here is refuge: Let us go to the house of the LORD!
Are you longing for shalom, For a place you can call home, No more desert now to roam? Let us go to the house of the LORD!
O my brothers, O my sisters, Let your troubles be outpoured. Here is safety, here is refuge: Let us go to the house of the LORD!
Who will hear all this distress, Stand for right, and wrong redress, Give us peace and righteousness? Let us go to the house of the LORD!
O my brothers, O my sisters, Let your troubles be outpoured. Here is safety, here is refuge: Let us go to the house of the LORD!
Alyssa Werner, vocals; Andy Rose, drums; Chad Lloyd, bass; Emily Rose, piano; Jonathan Olson, engineer; Luke Morton, guitar and vocals
Words & Music: Alyssa Werner, Luke Morton, 2020.
Recorded live on Sunday, March 8th 2020.
I cried in trouble to the LORD, And he has answered me. From lying lips and crafty tongue, O LORD, my soul set free.
What shall be given you, false tongue? What added to your doom? Sharp arrows of a warrior’s might, And red-hot coals of broom.
I cried in trouble to the LORD, And he, and he has answered me!
Alas for me, that I sojourn So long in distant land, That I have made my dwelling where The tents of strangers stand!
I cried in trouble to the LORD, And he, and he has answered me!
Too long my soul has made its home With those who peace abhor. I am for peace, but when I speak They ready are for war.
I cried in trouble to the LORD, And he, and he has answered me!
Alex Vitug, keys and vocals; Andy Rose, drums; Emily Rose, synth; Jim Richards, bass and vocals, Jonathan Olson, engineer; Luke Morton, guitar and vocals
Words: Psalter. Music: Luke Morton, 2020
Recorded live on Sunday, February 23rd, 2020.
Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread, And forgive as we forgive; Lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil.
For yours is the kingdom, The power and glory Forever and ever. Amen, amen.
Andy Rose, guitar; Jonathan Olson, engineer; Luke Morton, guitar and vocals.
Music: Luke Morton, 2020.
Recorded live on Sunday, February 16th 2020.
Affliction now has pulled me deep, Where wave comes after wave; Though o’er my head the billows roll, I know the Lord can save.
The hand that now withholds my joys Can reinstate my peace; And he who made the tempest roar Can bid that tempest cease.
In the darkest hours of the night, I’ll count his mercies o’er; I’ll praise him for ten thousand past, And humbly plead for more.
When darkness and when sorrows rose And pressed on every side, The Lord has still sustained my steps, And still has been my Guide.
Here will I rest and build my hopes, Nor murmur at his rod; He’s more than all the world to me, My Health, my Life, my God!
In the darkest hours of the night, I’ll count his mercies o’er; I’ll praise him for ten thousand past, And humbly plead for more.
Affliction now has pulled me deep, But I know the Lord can save!
Jonathan Olson, engineer; Luke Morton, piano and vocals; Steve Beatty, vocals; Terry Van Wechel, bass and vocals.
Words: Nathaniel Cotton, 1761. Music: Luke Morton, 2020.
Recorded live on Sunday, February 9th 2020.
You'll find Me with The broken and the weak In the spaces in between You'll hear My voice Cry out with those who weep Only if you're listening
Whatever you do For the least of these You do it unto Me You'll find Me with The ones without a voice The forgotten and ignored My blessing is On those who love the poor Will you open up the door?
Whatever you do For the least of these You do it unto Me Whatever you do For the least of these You do it unto Me
Hallelujah, hallelujah He is among us, He is among us Hallelujah, hallelujah He is among us, He is among us Hallelujah, hallelujah He is among us, He is among us Hallelujah, hallelujah He is among us, He is among us By this the world Will know the Father's love We will know the Father's love
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Jim Richards, bass and vocals; Jonathan Olson, engineer; Lisa Goben, piano and vocals; Luke Morton, guitar and vocals; Mark Sandeno, drums
Recorded live on Sunday, January 26th 2020.
Jesus, with Thy Church abide, Be her Savior, Lord, and Guide, While on earth her faith is tried: We beseech Thee, — hear us, O hear us!
Keep her life and doctrine pure, Help her, patient to endure, Trusting in Thy promise sure: We beseech Thee, — hear us, O hear us!
Be Thou with her all her days, May she, safe from error's ways, Toil for Thine eternal praise: We beseech Thee, — hear us, O hear us!
May she guide the poor and blind, Seek the lost until she find, And the broken-hearted bind: We beseech Thee, hear us Save her love from growing cold, make her watchful, strong and bold Fence her round, Thy peaceful fold: We beseech Thee, hear us, O hear us!
Arm her soldiers with the cross, brave to suffer toil and loss, Counting earthly gain but dross: We beseech Thee, May she holy triumph win, finally free from every sin, Gather all the nations in: We beseech Thee, — hear us, O hear us, Hear us! Hear us!
Katie Ribera, piano and vocals; Robbie Watson, guitar; Mark Ribera, drums; Jordan Ribera, bass; Jonathan Olson, engineer.
Words: Thomas Benson Pollock, 1871 Music: Luke Morton, 2017
Recorded live on Sunday, January 19th, 2020
When troubles assail us and dangers come nigh, When everyone leaves us, to whom shall we fly? There is a sure refuge in which to abide, And that is God’s promise, “The Lord will provide.”
Though often temptations arise in our path, And fill us with fear, we can triumph by faith; When tempted, though weak, and our faith sorely tried, There’s one thing to cheer us, “The Lord will provide.”
The Lord will provide, the Lord will provide— He raises the weary, the broken and tried, Yes, the Lord the Lord will provide!
No strength of our own, neither goodness we claim, But trust the dear Savior, who for us was slain; For in him God’s promise was once verified, And now he’s our Savior; the Lord did provide.
The Lord will provide, the Lord will provide— He raises the weary, the broken and tried, Yes, the Lord the Lord will provide! Though we may have doubts, and our hope seem in vain, Through faith we will conquer and surely obtain; His promise is certain, he’ll stay by our side, We’ll go on rejoicing, “The Lord will provide.”
The Lord will provide, the Lord will provide— He raises the weary, the broken and tried, Yes, the Lord the Lord will provide!
Alex Vitug, piano; Alyssa Werner, tambourine and vocals; Andy Rose, drums; Jim Richards, bass and vocals; Jonathan Olson, engineer; Luke Morton, guitar and vocals; Ryan Schooley, mandolin
Words: P.H. Woolsey, 1881 Music: Luke Morton, 2020
Recorded live on Sunday, January 12th, 2020
Angels from the realms of glory, Wing your flight o’er all the earth; Ye who sang creation’s story Now proclaim Messiah’s birth.
Shepherds, in the field abiding, Watching o’er your flocks by night, God with us is now residing; Yonder shines the infant light:
Come and worship, come and worship, Come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King.
Sages, leave your contemplations, Brighter visions beam afar; Seek the great Desire of nations; Ye have seen his natal star:
Saints, before the altar bending, Watching long in hope and fear, Suddenly the Lord, descending, In his temple shall appear:
Come and worship, come and worship, Come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King. Though an Infant now we view Him,
He shall fill His Father’s throne, Gather all the nations to Him; Every knee shall then bow down:
All creation, join in praising God, the Father, Spirit, Son, Evermore your voices raising To th’eternal Three in One.
Come and worship, come and worship, Come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King.
Come and worship, come and worship, Come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King.
Katie Ribera, guitar and vocals; Lisa Goben, piano and vocals; Terry Van Wetchel, bass and vocals; Jameson Bratcher, trombone; Jim Richards, electric guitar; Mike Van Snellenberg, drums; Jonathan Olson, engineer.
Words: James Montgomery, 1816. Music: Katie Ribera, 2019
Recorded live on Sunday, December 29th 2019.
This is a King unlike the kings I've seen before This is a King unlike the kings I've seen before He lays aside his glory to be the poorest of the poor This is a King unlike the kings I’ve seen before
The One who hung the stars has made himself a slave The One who hung the stars has made himself a slave He bends to those unbending, prideful and depraved The One who hung the stars has made himself a slave
O such grace unknown This is love made low This is love made low
How can he love me when he knows I’ll go astray? How can he love me when he knows I’ll go astray? My heart, it is so fickle, his name I will betray How can he love me when he knows I’ll go astray?
O such grace unknown This is love made low O such grace unknown This is love made low This is love made low
This is a King unlike the kings I've seen before This is a King unlike the kings I've seen before He comes to wash me clean and give me life forevermore This is a King unlike the kings I’ve seen before
O such grace unknown This is love made low O such grace unknown This is love made low This is Love made low This is Love made low This is Love made low
David Ruiter, cello; Emily Rose, piano; Jameson Bratcher, keys/pads; Jonathan Olson, engineer; Jonny Akamu, slide guitar; Luke Morton, acoustic guitar, vocals; Mark Ribera, drums; Robbie Watson, bass.
Words & Music: Luke Morton, 2015.
Recorded live on Sunday, December 22nd, 2019.
Just as Isaiah, the prophet, has foretold A sprout from Jesse’s root into a tree shall grow This sprout shall bloom into a mighty tree of life, Its fruit will feed us and its source will be our light.
The Spirit of the Lord will come to dwell with us A righteous judge, a mighty counselor By the word of his everlasting power The baby in the manger upholds the universe The baby in the manger upholds the universe
For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, And through him to reconcile all things to himself. Have you ever seen a wolf and a lamb lie down together? Can there ever be peace like this between enemies? Can there ever be peace like this between enemies? Would God dare to descend to come live with his enemies?
The Spirit of the Lord will come to dwell with us Put on flesh, make peace for us with God By the word of his everlasting power The baby in the manger upholds the universe The baby in the manger upholds the universe
Then I saw heaven open, and behold, A white horse with its rider, righteousness his clothes With eyes that burn like fire, and a crown atop his head Robes dipped in blood that he himself willingly shed Yet I had no doubt, I still recognized his face Son of God, Son of Man, Glorious grace! He’s the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords, Messiah, Christ, The Word of God! He’s the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords, Messiah, Christ, The Word of God! The King of Kings, the Lord of Lords, Messiah, Christ, The Word of God! The King of Kings, the Lord of Lords, Messiah, Christ, The Word of God!
The Spirit of the Lord has come to dwell with us Behold, the Lamb of God makes all things new! By the word of his everlasting power The baby in the manger upholds the universe The baby in the manger upholds the universe And he shall reign forever and ever.
Katie Ribera, guitar and vocals; Lisa Goben, piano; Leslie Ruiter, bass; Rachel Cannella, vocals; Luke Morton, electric guitar; Mark Ribera, drums; Jonathan Olson, engineer.
Words and Music: Katie Ribera, 2019
Recorded live on Sunday, December 15th 2019.
O praise Him you people, The Bridegroom is here, And make yourselves ready, To His feast draw near. His Bride He hath clothed in His righteousness pure; He’s steadfast, He’s faithful, His promise is sure.
Sing His praise, Allelu! For His judgments are true; Sing His praise, Allelu! Falls His mercy like dew! His Bride He’s defended, Her battle He’s won; O praise Him! O praise Him! The Heavenly Son.
With one heart, with one voice, His honor we’ll sing And joy through the heavens Eternal will ring; A multitude thunders In chorus to raise To our God Almighty A new song of praise.
Sing His praise, Allelu! See He makes all things new; Sing His praise, Allelu! How He sings over you! A small child shall lead Both the wolf and the lamb; O praise Him! O praise Him! O praise Him! O praise Him! The worthy I AM The worthy I AM The worthy I AM The worthy I AM
Alyssa Werner, piano and vocals; Jonathan Olson, engineer; Jordan Ribera, bass; Lisa Goben, accordion and vocals; Luke Morton, electric guitar; Mark Sandeno, drums.
Words: Julia de Boer, 2019, based on Revelation 19:1-10. Music: Alyssa Werner, 2019.
Recorded live on Sunday, December 8th 2019.
When you are excluded And misunderstood When you are insulted While laboring for the good When you are reviled And falsely accused When you are mistreated Assaulted and abused
Have no fear, have no fear Do not be troubled But in your heart, in your heart Honor Christ as holy, as holy
Have no fear! Have no fear! Have no fear! Have no fear!
He will never forsake his own.
Jim Richards, bass and vocals; Jonathan Olson, engineer; Mark Ribera, synth; Mark Sandeno, percussion; Luke Morton, guitar and vocals; Rachel Cannella, vocals; Von Sandeno, drums.
Words based 1 Peter 3:8-18 and Deuteronomy 31:6. Music: Luke Morton, 2019.
Recorded live on Sunday, November 17th 2019.
I will follow Thee, my Savior, Wheresoe’er my lot may be; Where Thou goest I will follow, Yes, my Lord, I’ll follow Thee.
Though the road be rough and stormy, Trackless as the foaming sea, Thou hast gone this way before me, And I gladly follow Thee.
I will follow Thee, my Savior, Thou didst shed Thy blood for me; And though all the world forsake Thee, By Thy grace I’ll follow Thee— I’ll follow Thee.
Though the way is dark and dreary, Cheerless though my path may be, If Thy voice I hear before me, Fearlessly I’ll follow Thee.
Though I meet with tribulation, Sorely tempted though I be, I remember Thou wast tempted, And rejoice to follow Thee.
I will follow Thee, my Savior, Thou didst shed Thy blood for me; And though all the world forsake Thee, By Thy grace I’ll follow Thee— I’ll follow Thee.
Though Thou leadest through afflictions, Poor, forsaken though I be, Thou wast destitute, afflicted, And I only follow Thee.
I will follow Thee, my Savior, Thou didst shed Thy blood for me; And though all the world forsake Thee, By Thy grace I’ll follow Thee— I’ll follow Thee.
Alyssa Werner, vocals; Jonathan Olson, engineer; Jonny Akamu, electric guitar; Leslie Vander Griend, bass; Luke Morton, electric guitar and vocals; Ryan Baggett, drums;
Words: James L. Elginburg. Music: Luke Morton, 2019.
Recorded live on Sunday, October 27th 2019.
I'm gonna eat at the welcome table, I'm going to eat at the welcome table, Allelu. I'm gonna eat at the welcome table, I'm gonna eat at the welcome table, Allelu.
I'm gonna eat and drink with my Jesus, I'm gonna eat and drink with my Jesus, Allelu. I'm gonna eat and drink with my Jesus, I'm gonna eat and drink with my Jesus, Allelu.
I'm gonna join with sisters and brothers, I'm gonna join with sisters, brothers, Allelu. I'm gonna join with sisters and brothers, I'm gonna join with sisters, brothers, Allelu.
Here all the weak will find a welcome, Here all the weak will find a welcome, Allelu. Here all the weak will find a welcome, Here all the weak will find a welcome, Allelu.
We're gonna feast on milk and honey, We're gonna feast on milk and honey, Allelu. We're gonna feast on milk and honey, We're gonna feast on milk and honey, Allelu.
All you cowards, all you liars All you traitors, gather round You the guilty, you the haunted You the lost, come and be found Jesus Christ, the pure and righteous He has taken all the blame Come and kneel, come confess And bless his name
We’re gonna eat at the welcome table, We’re going to eat at the welcome table, Allelu. He’ll do all he said he’d do, Every promise will come true We’re gonna eat at the welcome table, Allelu.
Alex Vitug, keys and vocals; Chad Lloyd, bass; Jim Richards, electric guitar and vocals; Jonathan Olson, engineer; Mark Sandeno, drums; Robbie Watson, electric guitar.
Words: African-American spiritual. Music: Luke Morton, 2015.
Recorded live on Sunday, October 20th, 2019.
My soul in silence waits for God, My Savior he has proved; He only is my Rock and Tower; I never shall be moved. My honor is secure with God, My Savior he is known; My Refuge and my Rock of strength Are found in God alone.
O my soul, O my soul In silence waits for God.
My enemies my ruin seek, They plot with fraud and guile; Deceitful, they pretend to bless, But inwardly revile. My soul in silence waits for God, He is my help approved; He only is my Rock and Tower, And I shall not be moved.
O my soul, O my soul In silence waits for God.
On him, you people, evermore Rely with confidence; Before him pour out all your heart, For God is our defense. For God has spoken o’er and o’er, And unto us has shown That saving power and lasting strength Belong to him alone.
O my soul, O my soul In silence waits for God.
My soul in silence waits for God, My Savior he has proved; He only is my Rock and Tower; I never shall be moved.
Jameson Bratcher, keys; Jim Richards, percussion and vocals; Jonathan Olson, engineer; Luke Morton, guitar and vocals; Terry Van Wechel, bass and vocals.
Words: The Psalter, 1912. Music: Luke Morton, 2016
Recorded live on Sunday, October 13th.
Wonderful mercy that sought us, Wand’ring afar in the night; Precious the Savior who brought us Into his marvelous light
Singing love’s beautiful story, Echo the heav’nly refrain: Blessing and honor and glory Be to the Lamb that was slain.
Saved to the glory of Jesus, Saved by the pow’r of his might! Brought from the kingdom of darkness Into his marvelous, marvelous light!
Out from the sin and its sorrow, Into the life pure and free; Waiting the glorious morrow, When our Redeemer we’ll see
Saved to the glory of Jesus, Saved by the pow’r of his might! Brought from the kingdom of darkness Into his marvelous, marvelous light!
Soon we shall meet at the river, There in sweet songs we’ll unite; Jesus will bring us forever Into his marvelous light.
Saved to the glory of Jesus, Saved by the pow’r of his might! Brought from the kingdom of darkness Into his marvelous, marvelous light!
Jameson Bratcher, keys; Jim Richards, percussion and vocals; Jonathan Olson, engineer; Luke Morton, guitar and vocals; Terry Van Wechel, bass and vocals.
Words: Eliza E. Hewitt, 1851 - 1920. Music: Luke Morton, 2019.
Eliza Edmunds Hewitt was born in Philadelphia 28 June 1851. She was educated in the public schools and after graduation from high school became a teacher. However, she developed a spinal malady which cut short her career and made her a shut-in for many years. During her convalescence, she studied English literature. She felt a need to be useful to her church and began writing poems for the primary department. she went on to teach Sunday school, take an active part in the Philadelphia Elementary Union and become Superintendent of the primary department of Calvin Presbyterian Church. - Hymnary.org
Once a month we offer up extended prayers as God’s people. These can include global, national and local concerns as well as matters specific to our church community. We respond to each prayer with an either spoken or sung, “Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.”
For Our World
Around the world, 70.8 million people have been displaced by war, famine, or economic collapse—the most since World War II. From Syria to Afghanistan, Myanmar to Venezuela, we lift up the countless refugees.
https://www.worldvision.org/refugees-news-stories/forced-to-flee-top-countries-refugees-coming-from
For children and the most vulnerable in flight For peace and stability in their country of origin For ultimate hope and salvation in Christ
Sing: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer!
For Our City - For our over 11,000 homeless neighbors in Seattle.
https://www.kuow.org/stories/here-s-how-seattle-and-washington-compare-to-national-homeless-trends
For availability of addiction treatment For job training and opportunities For permanent housing For ultimate hope and salvation in Christ
Sing: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer!
For Our Church Community - We lift up all those among us suffering various trials.
For those among us facing:
Chronic or acute illness Marital strife Job loss Infertility Fractured relationships, loneliness
Sing: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer!
The church's one Foundation Is Jesus Christ her Lord; She is His new creation, By water and the Word; From heaven He came and sought her To be His holy bride; With His own blood He bought her, And for her life He died, And for her life He died.
Elect from every nation, Yet one over all the earth, Her charter of salvation, One Lord, one faith, one birth; One holy Name she blesses, Partakes one holy food, And to one hope she presses, With every grace endued, With every grace endued.
Yet she on earth hath union With God the Three in One, And mystic sweet communion With those whose rest is won. O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace that we, Like them, the meek and lowly, On high may dwell with Thee, On high may dwell with Thee.
By the blood of Jesus Christ, We've been raised from death to life; God the Father calls your name, And ransoms you from sinful ways. Ready for the coming grace, That you will see your Savior's face. He calls you holy and beloved, So put your faith and hope in God, Put your faith and hope in God.
Put your faith and hope in God! Put your faith and hope in God!
Katie Ribera, piano and vocals; Alyssa Werner, vocals and acoustic guitar; Jim Richards, bass; Andy Rose, drums; Jonathan Olson, engineer.
Words: Samuel Stone, 1866. Music, last verse: Katie Ribera, 2019.
Recorded live on Sunday, September 29th 2019.
For all the saints, who from their labors rest, Who Thee by faith, before the world confessed; Thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Alleluia, Alleluia!
Thou wast their Rock, their Fortress, and their Might; Thou, Lord, their Captain, in the well-fought fight; Thou, in the darkness ,drear their one true Light. Alleluia, Alleluia!
O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; Yet all are one in Thee, for all are Thine. Alleluia, Alleluia!
And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, steals on the ear the distant triumph song, and hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleluia, Alleluia!
But when there breaks a yet more glorious day; The saints triumphant rise in bright array; The King of glory passes on His way. Alleluia, Alleluia!
From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, In praise of Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. "Alleluia, Alleluia!"
Luke Morton, vocals and electric guitar; Jordan Ribera, bass; Jim Richards, percussion; Steve Beaty, vocals; Jonathan Olson, engineer.
Words: William How, 1864. Music: Luke Morton, 2019.
Recorded live on Sunday, September 22nd, 2019.
A pilgrim and a stranger, I journey here below; Far distant is my country, The home to which I go. Here I must toil and travail, Oft weary and oppressed, But there my God shall lead me To everlasting rest— To everlasting rest.
There I shall dwell forever, No more a stranger guest, With all Thy blood-bought children In everlasting rest, The pilgrim toils forgotten, The pilgrim conflicts o’er, All earthly griefs behind us, Eternal joys before! Eternal joys before!
So I must hasten forward, Thank God, the end will come! This land of passing shadows Is not my destined home Oh everlasting city, Jerusalem, descend! There Jesus reigns in splendor And glory without end. Oh everlasting city, Jerusalem, descend! There Jesus reigns in splendor And glory without end— And glory without end!
Glory without end!
Alex Vitug, piano and vocals; Luke Morton, vocals and electric guitar; Jonathan Olson, engineer; Robbie Watson, bass; Ryan Baggett, drums.
Words: Paul Gerhardt, 1666. Music: Luke Morton, 2019.
Recorded live on Sunday, September 15th 2019.
In exile here we wander: In heaven is our abode,— The city of the angels, The city of our God. And here we toil, and strive, and fight, With sin and woe oppressed; There God will shine his glorious light, And give his children rest.
Through many sore temptations, By many sorrows torn, We long to see his glory; Our many falls we mourn. But faith holds out the vision bright Of our eternal home; And hope assures the realms of light, When we have overcome.
But for now We are strangers in this place We’ve no home How we long to see your face!
Jesus, our joy and gladness, To Thee for aid we flee: Give tears of true contrition; Our souls from guilt set free: And we shall rise in that great day, In bodies like to Thine, And with Thy saints, in bright array, Shall in Thy glory shine.
But for now We are strangers in this place We’ve no home How we long to see your face!
There we, as children dwelling, Who here as exiles groan, God's praises shall be telling Before His glorious throne: There in our endless home shall rest, From strife and sorrow free, And join the anthem of the blest, Forever, Lord, to Thee.
But for now We are strangers in this place We’ve no home How we long to see your face!
Chad Lloyd, bass; Emily Ryan, keys and vocals; Jonny Akamu, electric guitar; Jonathan Olson, engineer; Lisa Goben, accordion and vocals; Luke Morton, vocals and electric guitar; Mark Sandeno, percussion; Von Sandeno, drums.
Words: William Cooke, 1872. Music: Luke Morton, 2019
In the beginning Before there was anything There was God; there was God. Into the darkness God’s word was spoken “Let there be light!” “Let there be light!” And there was light. And God saw that it was good. It was good.
He called light from darkness And stretched out the heavens By the word of his power; the word of his power. Gave life to all living, The earth and its creatures, The tree and the flower; the tree and the flower. And there was life. And God saw that it was good. It was good.
Out of the dust we Were formed by the hand Of God, three in one; God, three in one. Made in his image, The man and the woman The likeness of God; the likeness of God. And there was life And God saw that it was good It was very good
He made us very, very good (In the beginning) He made us very, very good (In the beginning) He made us very, very good In the beginning In the beginning In the beginning In the beginning
Katie Ribera, guitar and vocals; Mark Ribera, drums; Terry Van Wechel, bass and vocals; Lisa Goben, accordion and vocals; Jonathan Olson, engineer.
Words and Music: Katie Ribera, 2019
Recorded live on Sunday, August 25th, 2019.
Come, for the feast is spread, Hark to the call—come all, come all! Come to the Living Bread Offered to all—heed the call, the call!
Come where the fountain flows Healing for all thy woes—thy woes; Come to the crimson tide, Wade in the river of life—of life.
Chorus:
Come, everyone, taste and see That the Lord is good. Come, everyone, taste and see That the Lord is good.
Come to the throne of grace, All who would win the race—the race; Come, and boldly draw near, Let us now tarry here—tarry here.
Come, sinner, come and eat, A place is set for thee—for thee. Millions have been supplied, Not one was e’er denied—none denied.
Chorus:
Come, everyone, taste and see That the Lord is good. Come, everyone, taste and see That the Lord is good.
Come, Christian, taste and see, Here is God’s grace for thee—for thee. Whate’er thy want may be, Jesus thine only plea—thy plea. Come, church, come to the feast, The greatest and the least—the least. Jesus himself, our host, Welcomes you without cost—no cost.
Chorus:
Come, everyone, taste and see That the Lord is good. Come, everyone, taste and see That the Lord is good.
Worthy, the Lamb who was slain, He came and conquered the grave—the grave; Calls all his own by our names, So from our sins we are saved—we’re saved.
We are saved, we are saved! We are saved, we are saved!
Katie Ribera, vocals and acoustic; Alyssa Werner, vocals and acoustic,;Chad Lloyd, bass; Andy Rose, drums; Emily Rose, piano; Jonathan Olson, engineer
words: Henry Burton, 1878; Craig Harris, 2013; Katie Ribera, 2019 music: Craig Harris, 2013 UBP CCLI #105650
Recorded live on Sunday, August 18th, 2019.
We have let our eyes wander, we have taken what is not ours, We have crafted our lies and our cover ups, abusing our power. We’ve betrayed those who trusted us, we have let our hearts stray, We have cheated and mistreated anyone who got in our way
Since the Garden of Eden, our story’s the same, We took what we wanted, and then shifted the blame. Have mercy on us, Lord! Set us free from our sin! Bring us out of this death and make us alive again
We have suffered in silence, had our dignity stripped away, We’ve been used and discarded, abandoned, rejected, disgraced. We have prayed for deliverance, We have cried out “How long?” Powerless and unprotected, wounded and wronged.
Since the Garden of Eden, our story’s the same, Misused and exploited, swallowed up by our shame. Have mercy on us, Lord! Set the world free from sin! Bring us out of this death and make us alive again
Despised and rejected, and familiar with all our grief, A man of sorrows, he came down to bring us relief.
Since Gethsemane’s garden, our story’s been changed, Forgiveness, redemption take the place of our shame. Let your kingdom come quickly, Lord! Fully free us from sin! Bring us out of this death and make us alive again, No more mourning or pain, Lord, make us alive again, Make all our wrongs right, and make us alive again.
Alex Vitug, keys and vocals; Robbie Watson, bass; Katie Ribera, acoustic guitar and vocals; Lisa Goben, Accordion, Mike Van Snellenberg, drums; Levi Seitz, electric guitar; Jonathan Olson, engineer
Words, Music: Katie Ribera
Recorded live on Sunday, August 11th, 2019.
The house of God, built by his hands, Triumphant through the ages stands Upon the rock forever fast, Defying Satan’s fiery blast.
O house of God, home of my soul, Blessed shelter while the ages roll; Let me here forever hide, Till I’m safe beyond the surging tide. O house of God, O house of God.
The Lamb of God, himself the door, Has covered sin forevermore; His life to build this house he gave, That I would be no more a slave.
O house of God, home of my soul, Blessed shelter while the ages roll; Let me here forever hide, Till I’m safe beyond the surging tide. O house of God, O house of God.
O house of God, that holy place, Where beams the light of heaven’s grace; Within thy courts I long to stay, Where all is bright eternal day.
O house of God, home of my soul, Blessed shelter while the ages roll; Let me here forever hide, Till I’m safe beyond the surging tide. O house of God, O house of God.
The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost Are one with all the ransomed host, I now shall fix my eyes above, On Father’s house, where all is love.
O house of God, home of my soul, Blessed shelter while the ages roll; Let me here forever hide, Till I’m safe beyond the surging tide. O house of God, O house of God.
Alex Vitug, keys and vocals; Jonathan Olson, engineer; Leslie Vander Griend, bass; Luke Morton, acoustic guitar and vocals; Ryan Baggett, drums; Ryan Schooley, acoustic guitar.
Words: D.O. Teasley, 1907. Music: Luke Morton, 2019.
Recorded live on Sunday, July 28th, 2019.
From the womb I’ve held my pride, From the womb I’ve held my pride. Even though I knew the truth That there was nowhere I could hide; From the womb I’ve held my pride.
For too long I’ve been alone, For too long I’ve been alone. I have pushed off everyone And every kindness I’ve been shown; For too long I’ve been alone.
O save my bitter soul, my soul; My fears, they take their toll, their toll. Jesus, you alone can make me whole; O save my bitter soul!
Take my pain, Lord, take my rage, Take my pain, Lord, take my rage. All my wounded spite and fury Have become for me a cage; Take my pain, Lord, take my rage.
O save my bitter soul, my soul; My fears, they take their toll, their toll. Jesus, you alone can make me whole; O save my bitter soul!
Give me peace, Lord, give me joy; Give me peace, Lord, give me joy. Let me lay down everything That threatens only to destroy; Give me peace, Lord, give me joy.
O save my bitter soul, my soul; My fears, they take their toll, their toll. Jesus, you alone can make me whole; O save my bitter soul!
Alyssa Werner, vocals; Andy Rose, drums; Benton Gordon, flute; Chad Lloyd, bass; Emily Ryan, piano and vocals; Jonathan Olson, engineer; Luke Morton, vocals and electric guitar; Rachel Cannella, vocals.
Words & Music: Luke Morton, 2019.
Recorded live on Sunday, July 21st 2019.
The Lord our God is a holy judge; The Lord our God is powerful and strong. Draw near to his throne with reverence in your heart, And sing his praises all day long.
The fear of the Lord is the way to learn his wisdom, And the path to understanding all his ways. Because our God is righteous, Let all those who fear his name Praise forevermore our God, our Judge and King— Praise forevermore our God, our Judge and King.
The Lord our God feels righteous anger; His law is perfect and his Word forever true. His holy justice is fair, and right, and good; Each morning all his mercies are made new.
The fear of the Lord is the way to learn his wisdom, And the path to understanding all his ways. Because our God is righteous, Let all those who fear his name Praise forevermore our God, our Judge and King— Praise forevermore our God, our Judge and King.
Holy Spirit, lead us to repentance; Humble our hearts and all our sins confess. Sanctify and make us faithful to obey, To seek the Lord and all his righteousness!
The fear of the Lord is the way to learn his wisdom, And the path to understanding all his ways. Because our God is righteous, Let all those who fear his name Praise forevermore our God, our Judge and King— Praise forevermore our God, our Judge and King.
Alex Vitug, vocals and keys; Jonathan Olson, engineer; Katie Ribera, lead vocals and guitar; Luke Morton, electric guitar; Mark Sandeno, aux percussion; Terry Van Wechel, bass and vocals; Von Sandeno, drums.
Words & Music: Katie Ribera, 2019. Based on 2 Samuel 6:1-15
Recorded live on Sunday, July 14th 2019.
In humble robes he leads his sheep, Stands guard that they may safely sleep. The darkness to him is not night As he keeps watch ’til morning light— ’Til morning light, ’til morning light.
Of all his sheep he will leave none, For he has battled death and won, And from its teeth his lambs he’s saved; His hands bear scars of love engraved— Of love engraved, of love engraved.
Will you now crown this Shepherd King, And to him every honor bring— This Shepherd King? This Shepherd King?
His banner flies! Will you deplore? A Shepherd leads you into war, His staff and rod not left behind. Is he your King, this Shepherd kind? This Shepherd kind? This Shepherd kind?
Will you now crown this Shepherd King, And to him every honor bring— This Shepherd King? This Shepherd King?
With justice strong he’ll always reign, His enemies resist in vain; Yet wounded ones he never leaves, But tends their wounds, their pain relieves— His shoulders bear the injured sheep, And for their sorrow he will weep. He kneels to care for those he loves, This Shepherd King, the Lord above.
Will you now crown this Shepherd King, And to him every honor bring— This Shepherd King? This Shepherd King?
Alex Vitug, keys and vocals; Andy Rose, drums; Emily Rose, piano; Emily Ryan, acoustic guitar and vocals; Jonathan Olson, engineer; Luke Morton, electric guitar and vocals; Robbie Watson, bass.
Words: Julia de Boer, 2019. Music: Luke Morton, 2019
Recorded live on Sunday, June 23rd at the 5:00p service.
O blessed Holy Trinity, Divine, eternal Unity, God Father, Son and Holy Ghost, Be Thou this day my Guide and Host.
My soul and body keep from harm, O’er all I have extend Thine arm, That Satan may not cause distress Nor bring me shame and wretchedness.
O holy Trinity, Trinity To you all glory, praise, forever be, Forever be!
The Father’s love shield me this day, The Son’s pure wisdom cheer my way, The Holy Spirit’s light divine, Throughout my heart and soul now shine
O holy Trinity, Trinity To you all glory, praise, forever be, Forever be!
My Maker, strengthen Thou my heart, O my Redeemer, help impart, Blest Comforter, keep at my side That faith and love in me abide.
O holy Trinity, Trinity To you all glory, praise, forever be, Forever be!
Holly Timmons, vocals; Jonathan Olson, engineer; Jordan Ribera, bass; Luke Morton, acoustic guitar and vocals; Mike Van Snellenberg, drums; Robbie Watson, electric guitar; Ryan Schooley, mandolin
Words: Martin Behm, b. 1557; trans. Conrad Schuette, 1880. Music: Luke Morton, 2019.
O for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer's praise, The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of his grace! The triumphs of his grace!
My gracious Master and my God, Assist me to proclaim, To spread thro' all the earth abroad The honors of your name.
Every nation and tongue shall glorify the Son! Every nation and tongue shall glorify the Son!
Jesus! the name that charms our fears, That bids our sorrows cease, 'tis music in the sinner's ears, ‘Tis life and health and peace.
He breaks the power of cancelled sin, He sets the prisoner free; His blood can make the foulest clean; His blood availed for me.
Every nation and tongue shall glorify the Son! Every nation and tongue shall glorify the Son!
Read bridge in Tagalog (Alex Vitug) After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, and crying out with a loud voice, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” - Revelation 7:9-10
To God all glory, praise, and love Be now and ever given By saints below and saints above, The Church in earth and heaven.
To God all glory, praise, and love Be now and ever given By saints below and saints above, The Church in earth and heaven.
Every nation and tongue shall glorify the Son! Every nation and tongue shall glorify the Son!
Alex Vitug, keys and vocals; Benton Gordon, flute; Jonathan Olson, engineer; Luke Morton, guitar and vocals; Mike Van Snellenberg, drums; Terry Van Wechel, bass and vocals.
Words: John Wesley, 1739. Music: Luke Morton, 2019.
Recorded live on Pentecost Sunday, June 9th 2019 at the 5:00p service.
[After cross and resurrection, I believe in the ascension of the King, Jesus Christ, at the Father's right hand, now seated in glory!]
Hail the day that sees him rise, Alleluia! Alleluia! To his throne beyond the skies. Alleluia! Alleluia! Christ, the Lamb for sinners given, Enters now the highest heaven. Alleluia! Alleluia!
There for him high triumph waits; Alleluia! Alleluia! Lift your heads, eternal gates. Alleluia! Alleluia! He has conquered death and sin; Take the King of glory in. Alleluia! Alleluia!
Highest heaven its Lord receives; Alleluia! Alleluia! Yet he loves the earth he leaves. Alleluia! Alleluia! Though returning to his throne, Still he calls us all his own. Alleluia! Alleluia!
Still for us he intercedes, intercedes His atoning death he pleads—Yes, he pleads; Near himself prepares our place—our place Evermore to lavish all his grace, all his grace.
There we shall with you remain, Alleluia! Alleluia! Children of your endless reign, Alleluia! Alleluia! See you with unclouded view, Find our heaven of heavens in you. Alleluia! Alleluia!
Jim Richards, bass, percussion, vocals; Jonathan Olson, engineer; Jonny Akamu, electric guitar; Lisa Goben, accordion, vocals; Luke Morton, acoustic guitar, vocals.
Words: Charles Wesley, 1739. Music: Luke Morton, 2019
Recorded live on Sunday, June 2nd, 2019 at 5p service.
If you’re hungry and poor, Always looking for more You know that this life is a war He’s calling for you The King, he’s calling for you. If you're beaten and bruised, been cheated and used You’re broken and feeling confused He’s calling for you The King, he’s calling for you.
King of the outcasts, you beggars of bread King of the wretched, the ruined, The ones the world’s left for dead He’s calling, he’s calling, the King, He’s calling for you
If you’re bitter in soul And you can’t control The rage that devours you whole He’s calling for you The King, he’s calling for you. Maybe you’ve gone astray, Got debts you can’t pay You’re hopeless, alone and afraid He’s calling for you The King, he’s calling for you.
King of the outcasts, you beggars of bread King of the wretched, the ruined, The ones the world’s left for dead He’s calling, he’s calling, the King, He’s calling for you
Come, let every heavy-laden soul Seek and find the One to make them whole
King of the outcasts, you beggars of bread King of the wretched, the ruined, The ones the world’s left for dead He’s calling, he’s calling, the King, He’s calling for you
Elliot Wargo, piano; Jonathan Olson, engineer; Luke Morton, guitar and vocals; Terry Van Wechel, bass and vocals
Words and music: Luke Morton, 2019
Recorded live on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at the 5p service.
Though the world would segregate us, Keep us separate and alone, He has made us now one body, For our enmity atoned. Though the enemy would have us Speaking ill and boasting pride; We will carry one another, In humility abide.
For we are one, we are one; In Christ no more divided, we are one!
In our hearts, so bent and broken, He has lavished grace so free; Given gifts that we would serve him, And to others blessings be. So we cast off independence, Seek the other as our own; Strangers now are brothers, sisters, By the Father we are known.
For we are one, we are one; In Christ no more divided, we are one!
Let us be no longer foolish, No more immaturity; Let us wholly love each other, Growing up in unity. We will put away all falsehood, Every scheme that leads astray; We will speak the truth completely So that all might of us say:
For we are one, we are one; In Christ no more divided, we are one!
For we are one, we are one; (Though the world would segregate us, Keep us separate and alone,) In Christ no more divided, we are one! (He has made us now one body, For our enmity atoned.) For we are one, we are one; (Though the enemy would have us Speaking ill and boasting pride) In Christ no more divided, we are one! (We will carry one another, In humility abide.)
For we are one, we are one; In Christ no more divided, we are one!
Alex Vitug, keys and vocals; Andy Rose, drums; Jonathan Olson, engineer; Leslie Vander Griend-Rogers; Luke Morton, guitar and vocals.
Words & Music: Luke Morton, 2019.
Recorded live on May 19th, 2019 at the 5p service to mark the organizing of Christ the Cornerstone Church as a particular congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America: http://therejectedstone.org
Thank God and take courage, rejoice evermore! For He on whose promise we stand Shall know of a surety the way that we go, And prosper the work of our hand.
Thank God and take courage, of this we are sure, That He, our Redeemer and friend, Whose goodness and mercy thus far we have proved, Will lead us safe on to the end.
Rejoice evermore! rejoice evermore! Till singing we anchor on heaven’s bright shore; Then purer and sweeter our vision will be, For there in His beauty the King we shall see.
Thank God and take courage, tho’ trials we meet, Remember the Savior is nigh; One kind, gentle word from His dear, loving voice Will sweep every cloud from the sky.
Rejoice evermore! rejoice evermore! Till singing we anchor on heaven’s bright shore; Then purer and sweeter our vision will be, For there in His beauty the King we shall see.
Thank God and take courage, our vigor renew, Press on to the promise above, The promise that Jesus has paid to secure For those who abide in His love.
Rejoice evermore! rejoice evermore! Till singing we anchor on heaven’s bright shore; Then purer and sweeter our vision will be, For there in His beauty the King we shall see.
Jonathan Olson, engineer; Lisa Goben, accordion; Luke Morton, guitar and vocals; Randy Rodgers, harmonica; Robbie Watson, bass; Ryan Baggett, drums
Words: C. T. Haines, 1884. Music: Luke Morton, 2019.
Recorded live on Sunday, May 12th at the 5p service.
Into the darkness and into our pain Into the suffering so blinding It threatens to drive us insane Into the wasteland of our loneliness The Word became flesh
Into this petty and self-righteous game Into our constant refusal to stop And accept any blame Into the hatred and rage we caress The Word became flesh
What kind of King comes down from his throne, Takes all this heartache and makes it his own? What kind of King comes down from his throne, Takes all these tears and makes them his own? What kind of King comes down from his throne, Takes all this suff’ring and makes it his own? What kind of King comes down from his throne, Takes all these sorrows and makes them his own?
The Word became flesh
Alex Vitug, keys and vocals; Andy Rose, drums; Emily Rose, piano; Jameson Bratcher, bass; Jonathan Olson, engineer; Luke Morton, guitar and vocals.
Words and music: Luke Morton, 2018
Recorded live on Palm Sunday, April 14th at the 5:00p service.
I asked the Lord that I might grow in faith and love and ev'ry grace; might more of his salvation know, and seek more earnestly his face.
’Twas he who taught me thus to pray, and he, I trust, has answered pray'r, but it has been in such a way as almost drove me to despair.
He said, "These inward trials I employ from self and pride to set thee free, and break thy schemes of earthly joy that thou may’st find thy all in me."
I hoped that in some favored hour at once he’d answer my request, and by his love’s constraining pow’r subdue my sins and give me rest.
Instead of this he made me feel the hidden evils of my heart, and let the angry pow’rs of hell assault my soul in ev'ry part.
He said, "These inward trials I employ from self and pride to set thee free, and break thy schemes of earthly joy that thou may’st find thy all in me."
Yea more, with his own hand he seemed intent to aggravate my woe, crossed all the fair designs I schemed, humbled my heart, and laid me low.
"Lord, why is this," I, trembling, cried; "Wilt thou pursue thy son to death?" "This is the way," the Lord replied, "I answer prayer for grace and faith.
He said, "These inward trials I employ from self and pride to set thee free, and break thy schemes of earthly joy that thou may’st find thy all in me."
Andy Rose, drums; Blake Strickland, trombone; Brooke Aasen, cello; Jameson Bratcher, trombone; Jonathan Olson, engineer; Lisa Goben, piano and vocals; Luke Morton, guitar and vocals; Terry Van Wechel, bass and vocals
Words: John Newton, 1779. Music: Luke Morton, 2019.
Recorded live on Sunday, March 31st at the 5p service.
You are full of compassion and abounding in love, You create things from nothing, call what’s not though it was. You are light with no shadow, with no shifting or change. You turn weeping to dancing and despair into thanks.
You are good and all you do is good. You are good and all you do is good. You are good and all you do is good, All you do is good, All you do is good.
You release every captive, cut the shackles from slaves, Those who hate you, you ransom, give you blood for their shame. With the bent stem, you’re tender, shield the smoldering flame, You bring home the unwanted, call the lost back by name.
You are good and all you do is good. You are good and all you do is good. You are good and all you do is good, All you do is good, All you do is good.
You lift up, you, you revive, you, you restore, you, you increase, you, You anoint, you, you fill up, you, you spill out, you, you release, you, You make grow, you, you bring forth, you, you call out, you, you set free It’s who you are, It’s who you were, It’s who you will always be.
Your life is eternal, not in measure but kind, Running over with healing, inexhaustible might. You in us, and we in you, the delight in your face. Resting here we enjoy you, and our joy is your praise.
You are good and all you do is good. You are good and all you do is good. You are good and all you do is good, All you do is good, All you do is good.
Alex Vitug, keys and vocals; Jonathan Olson, engineer; Jordan Ribera, bass; Lisa Goben, accordion and vocals; Luke Morton, guitar and vocals; Mark Sandeno, drums.
Words & Music: Nathan Partain, 2015. From the album, A Lovely Wait
Recorded live on Sunday, March 24th 2019.
Approach, my soul, the mercy seat, Where Jesus answers pray’r; There humbly fall before His feet, For none can perish there— For none can perish there
Thy promise is my only plea, With this I venture nigh; Thou callest burdened souls to Thee, And such, O Lord, am I— And such, O Lord, am I
Bowed down beneath a load of sin, By Satan sorely pressed, By wars without, and fears within, I come to Thee for rest— I come to Thee for rest.
Be Thou my shield and hiding place, That, sheltered near Thy side, I may my fierce accuser face, And tell him, "Thou hast died"— And tell him “Thou hast died.”
O wondrous love, to bleed and die, To bear the cross and shame, That guilty sinners such as I, Might plead Thy gracious name— Might plead Thy gracious name.
"Poor tempest-tossed soul, be still, My promised grace receive”; 'Tis Jesus speaks; I must, I will, I can, I do believe— I can, I do believe
O wondrous love, to bleed and die, To bear the cross and shame, That guilty sinners such as I, Might plead Thy gracious name
O wondrous love, to bleed and die, To bear the cross and shame, That guilty sinners such as I, Might plead Thy gracious name— Might plead Thy gracious name.
Approach, my soul, the mercy seat, Where Jesus answers pray’r; There humbly fall before His feet, For none can perish there— For none can perish there.
Alex Vitug (keys and vocals), George McArthur (drums), Jonathan Olson (engineer), Kevin Timmons (bass), Luke Morton (guitar and vocals)
Words: John Newton, 1779. Music: Luke Morton, 2019.
Recorded live on Sunday, March 10th at the 10:30a service.
I am my own, or so I thought You show me now that I am not I tried to run, I tried to hide Your voice, your call, I’d not abide
When it feels like you are nowhere near, And I’m deafened by the howling fear; In the dark, in the doubt, in the pain, Make it all so clear, so clear: The storm is your mercy severe.
So it would seem I cannot live, With or without the love you give. You don’t relent, you do not rest, Till I am yours, by you possessed.
When it feels like you are nowhere near, And I’m deafened by the howling fear; In the dark, in the doubt, in the pain, Make it all so clear, so clear: The storm is your mercy severe.
Find me in the storm!
When it feels like you are nowhere near, And I’m deafened by the howling fear; In the dark, in the doubt, in the pain, Make it all so clear, so clear: The storm is your mercy severe.
Blake Strickland (trombone), Chad Lloyd (bass), Emily Ryan (cello and vocals), Jim Richards (guitar and vocals), Jonathan Olson (engineer), Lisa Goben (piano and vocals), Mark Sandeno (drums)
Words & Music: Luke Morton, 2019
Recorded live on Sunday, March 3rd at the 5:00p service
So many times, I heard your voice Since I was born, I knew your voice But now you call, Demand my all So I flee, I flee, I flee
So many times, I felt your love Since I was born, I knew your love But now you call, Demand my all So I flee, I flee, I flee
Why would you bother crossing the sea, Waste your time, waste your time Coming after me? But somehow you make a way Somehow you make a way To find the runaway
I want mercy, for none but me All your goodness, no responsibility Your grace too free, I won’t believe But it finds me, finds me, finds me!
Why would you bother crossing the sea, Waste your time, waste your time Coming after me? But somehow you make a way Somehow you make a way To find the runaway, The runaway, the runaway
I try to hide, in the storm Away from you, in the storm I am so far, but there are I cannot flee, I can’t flee, I can’t flee
Why would you bother crossing the sea, Waste your time, waste your time Coming after me? But somehow you make a way Somehow you make a way To find the runaway, The runaway, the runaway
Alex Vitug (keys and vocals), Andy Rose (drums), Emily Rose (piano), Jim Richards (bass and vocals), Jonathan Olson (engineer), Luke Morton (guitar and vocals)
Words & Music: Luke Morton, 2019
Recorded live on Sunday, February 24th at the 5:00p service.
Strangers to your promise, Orphans with no home; Separated from each other, All of us, alone.
Hearts so full of hatred, Mouths so full of lies; We cannot see for fighting, We’ve blackened all our eyes.
Be our peace, O Christ; By your blood, bring us near. Be our peace, O Christ; Perfect Love, drive out fear.
Divided and at odds, Hostility in our plans— O come, O Jesus come With healing in your hands.
Destroy the walls of pride, The hubris in our hearts; In you we will be one, And no more be apart.
Be our peace, O Christ; By your blood, bring us near. Be our peace, O Christ; Perfect Love, drive out fear.
Do not leave us to ourselves Or surely we will come undone; Bring us reconciliation, In your cross now make us one!
Here we have a firm foundation, You will be our cornerstone. Only you can end our hatred, Jesus, you and you alone!
Be our peace, O Christ; By your blood, bring us near. Be our peace, O Christ; Perfect Love, drive out fear.
Chad Lloyd (bass), Jonathan Olson (engineer), Levi Seitz (electric guitar), Lisa Goben (keys and vocals), Luke Morton (acoustic guitar and vocals), Steve Hardin (programming, pads, looping, drums, etc.)
Words: Luke Morton, 2019. Based on Ephesians 2:11-22.
Recorded live on Sunday, January 13th, 2019 at 5:00p service.
Christ, of all my hopes the ground, Christ, the spring of all my joy, Still in you may I be found, Still for you my pow'rs employ, Still for you my pow'rs employ.
Let your love my heart inflame; Keep your fear before my sight; Be your praise my highest aim; Your glory my chief delight, Your glory my chief delight.
Fountain of o'erflowing grace, Freely from your fullness give; Till I close my earthly race, May I prove it "Christ to live," May I prove it "Christ to live.”
Firmly trusting in your blood, Nothing shall my heart confound Safely I shall pass the flood, Safely reach Immanuel's ground, Safely reach Immanuel’s ground.
When my last breath comes to give And my body down I lie Having known it "Christ to live,” Let me know it "gain to die," Let me know it "gain to die.”
Musicians: Andy Rose (drums), Emily Rose (piano), Jim Richards (bass and vocals), Jonathan Olson (engineer), Luke Morton (guitar and vocals)
Words: Ralph Wardlaw, 1817. Music: Luke Morton, 2019.
Recorded live on Sunday, January 6th, 2019.
God the Lord is King: before him Earth with all your nations, wait! Where the cherubim adore him Sits our God in royal state. He is holy; he is holy; Blessed, only Potentate!
God the Lord is King of glory; Zion, tell the world his fame; All his saints declare, the story Of his faithfulness proclaim: He is holy; he is holy; Holy is his awesome name.
O Jesus, King of glory: Holy is his awesome name!
God the Lord is King: before him Earth with all your nations, wait!
Alex Vitug (vocals and keys), Jonathan Olson (engineer), Luke Morton (vocals and piano), Ryan Baggett (guitar and vocals)
Words & Music: George Rawson, 1807-1889; Luke Morton, 2018.
Recorded live on Sunday, November 18th at the 5pm service.
Can’t you see the faithful city? Can’t you see the faithful city? There our Lord will dwell with us For all eternity: Can’t you see the faithful city?
On the mountain it will shine, On the mountain it will shine Giving light to all the world, For the weary, rest to find: On the mountain it will shine!
Can’t you hear the children play? Can’t you hear the children play? Young and old, full of joy, Without fear on that Day: Can’t you hear the children play?
East and west, he calls us home, East and west he calls us home. He will be our God alone And will give to us shalom: East and west he calls us home!
Lord of hosts, your kingdom come! Lord of hosts, your kingdom come! Take our hands, make them strong, Help us work till work is done: Lord of hosts, your kingdom come!
Can’t you see the faithful city? Can’t you see the faithful city? There our Lord will dwell with us For all eternity: Can’t you see the faithful city?
Musicians: Blake Strickland (trombone), Jonathan Olson (engineer), Jordan Ribera (bass), Lisa Goben (keys and vocals), Luke Morton (guitar and vocals), Steve Hardin (drums)
Words & Music: Luke Morton, 2018
Recorded live on Sunday, October 28th, 2018
We give you but your own In anything we bring; All that we have is yours alone, A gift from you, our King— A gift from you, our King.
May we your bounties thus As stewards true receive, And gladly, Lord, as you bless us, To give and now believe— To give and now believe:
Everything is from your hand And all we have is yours. What can we give you have not given first? For all we have is yours— All we have is yours.
Our days upon the earth Like shadows only flee. What is our joy? What is our mirth, If we, your face don’t see? If we, your face don’t see?
No matter what we do, No matter what we gain, The glory, Lord, is yours alone; we praise your holy name, We praise your holy name!
Everything is from your hand And all we have is yours. What can we give you have not given first? For all we have is yours— All we have is yours.
Yours is the greatness, The power and glory, The victory and majesty. For all in the heavens And all in the earth Are under your sovereignty.
And all we have is yours— All we have is yours.
Musicians: Alex Vitug (vocals and keys), Mark Sandeno (drums), Terry Van Wechel (bass and vocals), Jonathan Olson (engineer), Robbie Watson (electric guitar), Luke Morton (acoustic guitar and vocals)
Words & Music: William H. How, 1858; Luke Morton, 2018. Based on 1 Chronicles 29:10-19.
Recorded live on Sunday, October 21st, 2018.
Daughter of Zion, awake from your sadness; Awake, for your foes shall oppress you no more. Bright, o'er the hills, see the day star of gladness, Arise, for the night of your sorrow is over.
Strong were your foes; but the arm that subdued them, And scattered their legions, was mightier by far; They fled like the chaff from the scourge that pursued them; In vain were their steeds and their chariots of war.
Daughter of Zion, Awake from your sadness; Awake, awake, awake, For your foes shall oppress you no more.
Daughter of Zion, your cries, they have all been heard The Lord, he has come, and with you ever shall be; Shout: for the foe is destroyed by just his word; Th’ oppressor is vanquished, and you are now free.
Daughter of Zion, Awake from your sadness; Awake, awake, awake, For your foes shall oppress you no more.
For behold, he will come, He will dwell, he will feast With you, his beloved, O daughter of Zion.
Musicians: Jonny Akamu (slide guitar), Lisa Goben (piano and vocals), Steve Hardin (drums), Chad Lloyd (bass), Luke Morton (guitar and vocals), Jonathan Olson (engineer and mixing)
Words: B.F. Barker, 1831. Music: Luke Morton, 2018.
Recorded live on Sunday, October 14th, 2018.
Though kings destroy and rule your land Like rivers flowing in God’s hand He still commands and bends their will The God of heaven rules them still He rules them still, he rules them still O the God of heaven rules them still
As He has healed the hearts of men He will restore His house again And there He’ll give to you shalom The God of heaven brings you home He brings you home, he brings you home O the God of heaven brings you home
There all His glory will be shown To those by whom His Name is known And then in song, with hearts ablaze The God of heaven you will praise You will praise, you will praise O the God of heaven you will praise
Singing, “Hallelujah, hallelujah Hallelujah, hallelujah! Amen!”
Fear not, He’ll give to you shalom; The God of heaven brings you home.
Musicians: Robbie Watson (banjo), Luke Morton (resonator guitar, vocals), Jonathan Olson (engineering, mixing)
Words: Julia de Boer, 2018. Music: Luke Morton, 2018
Recorded live on Sunday, September 30th, 2018, following 5:00p service.
Stubborn and full of pride My affection you refused Took for granted all I gave you Every kindness you abused Still I long for you Even in anger and sorrow I long for you
Tell me my fault, my wrong Did I forget my vow? If I forsook my love, Let the record show it now Still I long for you Even in anger and sorrow I long for you
With all my heart, with all my soul I will restore and make you whole Though you would run time after time I will be yours and you will be mine You will be mine You will be mine
O lover I beg of you Won’t you turn from foolish ways? Again I’ll make you secure Give you safety all your days. How I long for you Even though scorned and hated I long for you
With all my heart, with all my soul I will restore and make you whole Though you would run time after time I will be yours and you will be mine You will be mine You will be mine
Fields will thrive again, I’ll bring you home Cities will rise again, I’ll bring you home Know my love again, I’ll bring you home Sing to me again, I’ll bring you home
With all my heart, with all my soul I will restore and make you whole Though you would run time after time I will be yours and you will be mine, You will be mine
Musicians: Andy Rose (drums), Emily Rose (piano), Jim Richards (bass and vocals), Jonathan Olson (sound engineering and mixing), Luke Morton (acoustic guitar and vocals)
Words & Music: Luke Morton, 2018, based on Jeremiah 32:36-44
Recorded live on Sunday, September 23rd at the 5:00p service
By the waters, by the waters of Babylon, Babylon We sat down, we sat down and wept We weep for Zion, O Zion, O Zion
Cause we remember that city Yes, we remember that city O Zion, sweet Zion
But we’re going home, it won’t be long O Zion, O Zion
I have felt it ever growing— Hell inside my heart, Always grumbling, blaming others— Wishing it could stop.
Losing mercy, slow compassion, Needing to be right, Hypocritical foundations Reinforced with spite.
Father, write your word in piercing flames upon my heart; Stake your claim inside of me, and never there depart.
Jesus, for my sin atoning, Lately lost on me; Holy Spirit, ever working, I refuse to see:
Trusting in my worldly riches, Clinging to myself, Constant self-imposed salvation, Seeking hell itself.
Father, write your word in piercing flames upon my heart; Stake your claim inside of me, and never there depart.
Cure this wretched mind, its selfish plans to wholly fail; Rip this hell right out of me, and let me live again!
Musicians: Brooke Aasen (cello), Ryan Baggett (drums), Nick Dahlquist (acoustic guitar and vocals), Lisa Goben (piano), Robbie Watson (bass)
Words & Music: Nick Dahlquist, 2018
Recorded live on Sunday, August 12th, 2018
Yield not to temptation, For yielding is sin; Each vict’ry will help you, Some other to win;
Fight valiantly onward, Your wicked heart subdue; Look ever to Jesus, He will carry you through.
Though weak you feel and wanting, With darkness all around The world, the flesh, the devil, Conspire to bring you down;
Do not forget your Master, Who fought the same as you Look ever to Jesus, He will carry you through.
Ask the Savior to help you, Comfort, strengthen and keep you; He is willing to aid you, Yes, he’ll carry, He will carry you through.
To him that o’ercometh, God giveth a crown; Through faith we will conquer, Though often cast down;
He who is our Savior, Our strength will renew; Look ever to Jesus, He will carry you through.
Ask the Savior to help you, Comfort, strengthen and keep you; He is willing to aid you, Yes, he’ll carry, He will carry you through.
Ask the Savior to help you, Comfort, strengthen and keep you; He is willing to aid you, Yes, he’ll carry, He will carry you through.
Musicians: Lisa Goben (accordion and vocals), Nick Dahlquist (electric and vocals), George McArthur (percussion), Jonathan Olson (sound engineer), Kevin Timmons (electric guitar), Luke Morton (guitar and vocals), David Ruiter (cello), Leslie Ruiter (bass)
Words & Music: Horatio R. Palmer, 1868; Luke Morton, 2018
Recorded live on Sunday, July 1st, 2018 at 11am service.
Jesus has a table spread Where the saints of God are fed, He invites His chosen people, “Come and dine”; With His manna He does feed And supplies our every need: Oh, ’tis sweet to sup with Jesus all the time! “Come and dine, Come and dine”; You may feast at Jesus’ table all the time; He who turned water to wine, To the hungry still he calls, “Come and dine.” The disciples came to land, Thus obeying Christ’s command, For the Master called unto them, “Come and dine”; There they found their heart’s desire, Bread and fish upon the fire; Thus He satisfies the hungry every time.
“Come and dine, Come and dine”; You may feast at Jesus’ table all the time; He who turned water to wine, To the hungry still he calls, “Come and dine.”
Soon the Lamb will take His bride To be ever at His side, All the host of heaven will assembled be; Oh, then what a glorious sight, All the saints in spotless white; And with Jesus they will feast eternally. “Come and dine, Come and dine”; You may feast at Jesus’ table all the time; He who turned water to wine, To the hungry still he calls, “Come and dine.” “Come and dine, Come and dine”; You may feast at Jesus’ table all the time; He who turned water to wine, To the hungry still he calls, “Come and dine.”
Alex Vitug (vocals and keys), Andy Rose (drums), Emily Rose (piano), Jonathan Olson (sound engineer), Levi Seitz (electric guitar), Luke Morton (guitar and vocals), Robbie Watson (bass)
Words: Charles B. Widmeyer, 1907. Music: Luke Morton, 2018
Recorded live on Sunday, April 29th, 2018 at 8:45am service.
Rejoice, the Lord is ris’n; let all his friends rejoice; this day the Lord has left his pris’n; the grave has heard his voice— O the grave has heard his voice
The grave has felt his pow’r, and has become his prey; for darkness had its fearful hour; but now again 'tis day— O but now again ’tis day!
Now we have hope, living hope, We’ve been born again And the grave has lost its sting We will rise with our Lord Singing “Hallelujah!” Come and let his praises ring
The Lord is ris'n indeed, indeed and he will die no more. He lives again, and lives to plead, the mercy-seat before. O the mercy-seat before.
Now we have hope, living hope, We’ve been born again And the grave has lost its sting We will rise with our Lord Singing “Hallelujah!” Come and let his praises ring
We see him not, 'tis true, ’tis true; but still we may be glad. The work is done he came to do; then why should we be sad? O then why should we be sad?
Now we have hope, living hope, We’ve been born again And the grave has lost its sting We will rise with our Lord Singing “Hallelujah!” Come and let his praises ring
Words: Thomas Kelly, 1853. Music: Luke Morton, 2016
This is a King unlike the kings I've seen before This is a King unlike the kings I've seen before He lays aside his glory to be the poorest of the poor This is a King unlike the kings I’ve seen before
The One who hung the stars has made himself a slave The One who hung the stars has made himself a slave He bends to those unbending, prideful and depraved The One who hung the stars has made himself a slave
O such grace unknown This is love made low This is love made low
How can he love me when he knows I’ll go astray? How can he love me when he knows I’ll go astray? My heart, it is so fickle, his name I will betray How can he love me when he knows I’ll go astray?
This is a King unlike the kings I've seen before This is a King unlike the kings I've seen before He says he’ll wash me clean and give me life forevermore This is a King unlike the kings I’ve seen before
O such grace unknown This is love made low This is love made low
Words & Music: Luke Morton