Jesus bids you "Come to Me" : Worship song from Colin Gordon-Farleigh

Here's a hymn for today to cheer your soul and brighten your day! Sung to the beautiful tune "Here is Love", this hymn reminds us of all that our Saviour, Jesus Christ, offers to us. When He says to us, "Come to Me." then we need to respond with our hearts and commit ourselves to His bidding.

Come to Me   8787 D
Tune: Here is Love

Come to Me when you are weary,
You will find rest for your soul;
‘Come to Me,’ says Christ the Saviour,
And then I will make you whole.
Yoked to Christ, yet free to wander,
No more trouble, no more strife;
Yoked to Christ, yet free to wander,
We’re blessed with the gift of life.

Come to Me when you are troubled,
Tired and weary in your soul;
‘Come to Me,’ says Christ the Saviour,
I have come to make you whole.
Yoked to Christ, yet free to wander,
No more trouble, no more strife;
Yoked to Christ, yet free to wander,
We’re blessed with the gift of life.

Come to Me when your day’s ending,
When your work on earth is done;
‘Come to Me,’ says Christ the Saviour,
For the battle has been won.
Yoked to Christ, yet free to wander,
No more trouble, no more strife;
Yoked to Christ, yet free to wander,
We’re blessed with the gift of life.
 © 2011: Colin Gordon-Farleigh

My 'Hymn for Today' : "Here I Am Lord"

Here I Am Lord 7777   

TUNE: Innocents

Come, Lord Jesus, to my heart,

Willing, I would, play my part;

Here I am Lord, here for Thee,

Come, Lord Jesus, let it be.

I will serve Thee here below,

Arms wide open, eyes aglow;

Here I am Lord, here for Thee,

Come, Lord Jesus, let it be.

Thou hast healed my sinful heart,

Cleansed my soul, set me apart;

Here I am Lord, here for Thee,

Come, Lord Jesus, let it be.

Willing, give my life to Thee,

Now Thy light my blind eyes see;

Here I am Lord, here for Thee,

Come, Lord Jesus, let it be.

© 2006 : Colin Gordon-Farleigh

My choice for the "Hymn for Today" is "The Spirit's Fire"

The Spirit’s Fire 7676

TUNE: Cara

A mighty wind around us,

Is rushing through this place;

God ‘s Spirit full surrounds us,

Defeating time and space.

The Spirit’s fire consuming,

We burn with faith’s desire;

God’s mighty pow’r upon us,

We blaze with holy fire.

Christ calls on us to serve Him,

To witness to His love;

To love and serve our neighbour,

And praise our God above.

Let’s all proclaim His message,

And be His hands and feet;

When we serve Christ our Saviour,

Our lives are made complete.

© 2011 : Colin Gordon-Farleigh

A hymn for use in the Harvest Festival service

We are on the doorstep of September, and it's only a hop, skip and a jump away from Harvest Festival celebrations throughout the land. Check out my Hymn for Harvest on YouTube, and then look at the score and lyrics which you can copy and paste. Let your church join the scores of others in singing this hymn this Harvest Season.

Harvest Time
TUNE: Harvest

See, the land is ripe for harvest,
Look ye upward for your Lord,
He will soon appear in glory,
As He promised in His Word.
He’s returning for the faithful.
For those who know Him true:
Make quite certain you are ready
When He calls out loud for you.
The land is ripe, the land is ripe,
The fields are white as new:
Hasten now to reap the crops,
For the labourers are but few.

We’re told it’s just a twinkling
Of an eye, it is so brief.
He’ll return in clouds of glory
For those with firm belief.
Yes, the land is ripe for harvest,
For the people to go home,
Yes, the land is ripe for harvest,
As He calls us for His own.
The land is ripe, the land is ripe,
The fields are white as new:
Hasten now to reap the crops,
For the labourers are but few.
© 2006 Colin Gordon-Farleigh

'Hymn for Today' : "Rejoice"

Try singing this beautiful song of praise today to worship the everlasting and almighty God who is our Father in Heaven. Feel free to share it with your friends and sing it during your Worship Service or Assembly, but please report its use to CCLI in the usual way as necessary.

Rejoice   86 86
TUNE: Rejoice

Forever in Your rest, I pray,
Your peace is all to me:
Forever in Your rest I’ll stay,
Since You have set me free.

My life is all I have to give,
All else is naught to Thee:
My Saviour, take me as I am,
Then Yours I’ll ever be.

Forever raise in songs of praise,
My hands, my heart and voice:
Forever Yours, I’ll praise You,
Rejoice, my soul, rejoice!
Rejoice, my soul, rejoice!
© 2006 : Colin Gordon-Farleigh  

My choice for the 'Hymn for Today' : "Freedom"

Here is my choice for the "Hymn for Today" which I hope you will sing in praise and share with your friends.  Feel free to use it in your worship service or school assembly, but please report the use to CCLI in the usual way.

Freedom  77 77
TUNE: Monkland 

Freedom comes through Christ the Lord,
He’s the living, breathing Word;
Broken now the pow’r of sin,
Let the Light come flooding in.

When upon His name we call,
Grace and mercy comes to all;
He has beaten death and grave,
Jesus Christ came down to save.

Reconciled, redeemed, forgiv’n,
We will be with Him in Heav’n;
But, whilst here on earth we stay,
We must serve Him ev’ry day.

Precious freedom wrought with love,
Perfect gift from Christ above;
From the grip of sin set free, 
We must always holy be.

Keep the straight and narrow way,
Walking with Him day by day.
Ev’ry moment serve the Lord,
As he teaches in His Word.
© 2011 : Colin Gordon-Farleigh

My choice for the 'Hymn for Today' : "I Will Love You"

I Will Love You

TUNE: Everlasting Love

Jesus, Son of God, the mighty Saviour,

Is waiting at the doorway of your soul;

His arms are open wide in welcome,

Call Him in, His love will make you whole.

Listen now, His voice is gently calling,

Hear the words with which He makes His sacred vow;

I’ll be with you from the start,

In your head and in your heart:

I am calling you to walk beside Me now.

I will love you with a love that’s everlasting,

I will hold you close whenever you feel sad;

I will catch you if you ever fall or stumble,

I will share your joy whenever you are glad.

I’ll be there to answer when you call Me,

I’m inviting you to walk with Me awhile;

I’ll be there right from the start,

In your head and in your heart:

I have come to take your hand and set you free.

I will love you with a love that’s everlasting,

I’ll hold you close whenever you feel sad;

I will catch you if you ever fall or stumble,

I will share your joy whenever you are glad.

I will catch you if you ever fall or stumble,

I will share your joy whenever you are glad.

© 2010 : Colin Gordon-Farleigh

My choice for the "Hymn for Today" : 'Glory, Hallelujah!'

Glory, Hallelujah!   8.6.8.6.

TUNE: Triumph

Yours is the mighty triumph Lord,

and Yours the victory;

and You came down to earth from Heav’n,

to set all people free.

     We will share in Your great triumph, Lord;

     We’ll worship and we’ll praise.

     We’ll sing ‘Glory, Hallelujah!’

     Through Heaven’s eternal days!

When we commit to firm belief,

and claim You as our own,

our Lord and Saviour You will be,

Lord Jesus, You alone.

     We will share in Your great triumph, Lord . . .

We’ll glorify Your holy Name,

we’ll praise and worship You;

be witnesses to Your great love,

in ev’rything we do.

     We will share in Your great triumph, Lord, . . .

Triumphant praise we’ll sing aloud,

we’ll worship You as Lord.

You give to us eternal life,

as promised in the Word.

     We will share in Your great triumph, Lord, . . .

© 2006 : Colin Gordon-Farleigh

My choice of 'Hymn for Today' : "Walking Your Way."

Walking Your Way 8787

TUNE: Wellesley

Your hand in mine, walking Your way,

In Your footsteps now I tread;

Speaking Your words, sharing Your love,

You in my heart and my head.

We are seeking, Your lambs to bring

Back to the Good Shepherds fold;

Coming to the loving Father,

To glory and grace untold.

Saviour divine, You’re the new wine,

The sum of the Father’s love;

I’ll walk this land, Your hand in mine,

Serving the kingdom above.

© 2011 : Colin Gordon-Farleigh

My choice of 'Hymn for Today' : "So We Gather"

So We Gather 8787 8887   

TUNE: Montclair

Here in our land, made by God’s hand,

We must worship Christ the King.

Each December light the ember,

To His feet our tributes bring.

So we gather all together,

Never mind the wintry weather,

We will worship Christ the Saviour,

Facing heaven our praises ring.

He has come to give us new life,

Giving sight to those in need;

He’ll revive our fainting spirit,

When His precious words we heed.

So we gather all together,

Glorifying God for ever,

We will worship Christ the Saviour,

Facing heaven our praises ring.

Let us sing our praises to Him,

Let us fall on bended knee.

Let His glory tell the story,

How He came to set us free.

So we gather all together,

In our Lord we’ll live forever;

We will worship Christ the Saviour,

Facing heaven our praises ring.

© 2010 : Colin Gordon-Farleigh

Please feel free to use and share this hymn as freely as you like, but if you sing it in your worship services or school assembly, please notify CCLI in the usual way.

My choice for the 'Hymn for Today' : 'Love and Mercy'

Love and Mercy   8787  D

TUNE: Here is Love

In the garden Christ is praying

To the Father up above.

By the sweat that falls in red drops,

His obedience proves His love.

On the cross our Lord is dying

For the sins of all mankind;

Soon His body will be lying

Still and silent, deaf and blind.

Through His death we find redemption,

By His life we’re freed from sin;

He will grant us all salvation,

If our hearts will let Him in.

Love and mercy, grace abounding,

God is reaching from above;

He is pouring out His mercy,

He is pouring out His love.

© 2011 : Colin Gordon-Farleigh

'Hymn for Today' : "There Will Come A Time"

There Will Come a Time      DSM

TUNE: Diademata

There’ll come a time one day,

When all the world finds peace;

When lion lays down with the lamb,

And every war will cease.

Then Christ will rule as King;

Rule over all the earth;

Then man will bow before their Lord,

And live the second birth!

Then on that glorious day,

We’ll stand in God’s own light;

There’ll be no pain or sickness there,

There’ll be no day and night.

Then Christ will rule as King;

Rule over all the earth;

Then man will bow before their Lord,

And live the second birth!

We’ll join in heaven’s choir,

Our voices lift in praise;

We’ll glorify our Lord and king,

Through our eternal days!

Then Christ will rule as King;

Rule over all the earth;

Then man will bow before their Lord,

And live the second birth!

© 2006 : Colin Gordon-Farleigh

"Anthems of Joy" : My choice of 'Hymn for Today'

Anthems of Joy 7676 D

 TUNE: Aurelia

Our hearts with joy are ringing,

Voices and hands we raise;

Angelic choirs are singing,

In worship and in praise.

      Glory to God the Father,

      To Jesus Christ, the Son,

Praise to the Holy Spirit,

Worship the Three-in-One.

We worship our God’s glory,

Anthems of joy now raise;

We sing our songs of worship,

Of glory and of praise.

All glory to God the Father,

To Jesus Christ, the Son,

Give praise to the Holy Spirit,

Worship the Three-in-One.

 © 2011 :  Colin Gordon-Farleigh

'Amazing Love' : My choice for the 'Hymn for Today'

Here is a new hymn for you to share with your friends, sing along to and use in your Worship Service or School Assembly. Just praise God through it! 

Amazing Love CM
TUNE: Abridge

Lord, such amazing love You pour
Upon our hapless race;
Though undeserving as we are,
You bless us by Your grace.

When I pass through the veil of death,
To stand before Your throne,
I would that You could speak for me
To claim me as Your own.

If I have served You as You asked,
And earned my crown on earth,
Then all I ask is that You grant
The joy of second birth.

O Saviour mine, I praise Your name,
My sins have been forgiv’n;
Lord, may the radiance of your face
Light up my place in heav’n.
© 2011 : Colin Gordon-Farleigh

My choice of 'Hymn for Today' : "Come, Lord Jesus, Come!"

Come, Lord Jesus, Come!   8787 556

 TUNE: Kilburn

I am ready and waiting Lord,

Watching the heavens aglow;

Watching and waiting and serving,

Serving You down here below.

      I’m spending my days

      In worship and praise;

O come, Lord Jesus, come!

I am spreading Your gospel Lord,

Telling the world of Your love;

Watching and serving and waiting,

Waiting to join You above.

I’m spending my days

In worship and praise;

O come, Lord Jesus, come!

In heav’n I’ll join You forever,

Then for eternity praise;

Waiting and serving and watching,

Watching You then face to face.

I’m spending my days

In worship and praise;

O come, Lord Jesus, come!

 © 1996 :  Colin Gordon-Farleigh

My choice for the 'Hymn for Today' : "Abundant Life"

Abundant Life   7676 D

TUNE: Angel’s Story

I stand in awe of  Jesus,

My Saviour and my Lord;

He is the true salvation,

He is the Living Word.

He came to earth to save us,

From sin to set us free;

He came for our redemption,

To rescue you and me.

He is the path to heaven,

The Life, the Truth, the Way,

There is no other pathway,

No matter what men say.

He’ll comfort you in sorrow,

And lead you by the hand,

From darkness into glory,

On to the promised land.

O, holy, holy, holy,

The choir of angels sings;

For each soul that is rescued,

To Jesus glory brings.

He is the mighty Saviour,

Who rescues us from strife,

Who heals us when we’re broken,

And gives abundant life.

© 2011 : Colin Gordon-Farleigh

My choice for the 'Hymn for Today : "His Grace"

His Grace  

TUNE: Buckland  77 77

We’re saved by the grace of Christ,

Saved by God’s redeeming love;

We can serve Him here below ,

Till we meet with Him above.

We’ll meet up in heav’n one day,

Then see Jesus face to face;

Worshipping in glory there,

We will praise Him for His grace.

We will know our dear Lord’s love,

 Blessing us upon the earth;

We will meet redemptive power,

Gifted through the Saviour’s birth.

Long to stand before Him now,

Gazing on His holy face;

Worship Him with joy and love,

Glorify his perfect grace.

© 2010 : Colin Gordon-Farleigh

The tune @buckland' was composed by Leighton George Hayne (1836 - 1883) and is used to sing the hymn "Loving Shepherd of Thy Sheep."  You can listen to the tune by following this link.

My choice for the 'Hymn for Today' : "Before Your Throne"

Before Your Throne    66 66

Tune: Eccles

We praise You, our Lord God,

In love and glory now;

We worship You as King,

Before Your throne we bow.

We raise our hands to heav’n,

In love and glory now;

Our sin has been forgiv’,n

Before Your throne we bow.

In rapture, joy and praise

In love and glory now;

Our song to You we raise,

Before Your throne we bow.

We praise You as our friend,

In love and glory now;

Our great and loving King,

Before Your throne we bow.

© 2011 : Colin Gordon-Farleigh