Sing Praises to Jehovah (1984)
Sing Praises to Jehovah
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Contents
Title Page/Publishers’ Page
“Bless Jehovah, O My Soul”
Obeying God Rather Than Men
Gaining Victory Over the World
God’s Promise of Paradise
All Creation, Praise Jehovah!
Declare the Everlasting Good News
The Hope of Mankind’s Jubilee
Loyally Submitting to Theocratic Order
Jehovah’s Blessing Makes Rich
Be Steadfast, Unmovable!
The Shulammite Remnant
“God Loves a Cheerful Giver”
Christian Dedication
“Be Glad, You Nations”!
Life Without End—At Last!
Be Joyful for the Kingdom Hope!
Jehovah’s “Dewdrops” Among Many Peoples
Bless Our Christian Brotherhood
Joyful All Day Long
Sing the Song of Kingdom Cheer
Hail Jehovah’s Kingdom!
Heeding Jude’s Message
The Bible’s Hope for Mankind
“No Part of the World”
God’s Pretty Things
Meeting God’s Requirements
Fear Them Not!
Bless Our Meeting Together
Forward, You Witnesses!
“Zealous for Fine Works”
Zeal for Jehovah’s House
“From House to House”
“Jehovah Himself Has Become King!”
Living Up to Our Name
Love’s Excelling Way
“Happy Are the Mild-Tempered”
Making a Good Name With God
Displaying Loyalty
God’s Warriors Are Advancing
Making Our Way Successful
Praise Jehovah, the Rock
“This Is the Way”
Forward, You Ministers of the Kingdom!
Jehovah Really Cares
A Prayer of Thanksgiving
The Scriptures—Inspired and Beneficial
Jehovah, Our Strength and Our Might
Give Jehovah the Praise
Great God, Jehovah!
Responding to God’s Love
Making Jehovah’s Heart Glad
Our Father’s Name
Theocracy’s Increase
We Must Be Holy
Daily Walking With Jehovah
Bravely Press On
Jehovah’s Happy People
Jehovah, “the God of All Comfort”
Appreciating God’s Reminders
God’s Kingdom of a Thousand Years
“I Am Jehovah”!
Happy, the Merciful!
Let the Light Shine
Faith Like That of Abraham
Meeting in Unity
The Power of Kindness
Store Up Treasures in Heaven
Godly Compassion
Godly Devotion With Contentment
Be Like Jeremiah
Hold Fast the Good News!
The Joys and Fruits of Kingdom Service
“Wisdom Is With the Modest Ones”
Jehovah, Provider of Escape
Joyful Praise to Jehovah
Jehovah, Our Best Friend
“Jehovah Is My Shepherd”
Speaking the “Pure Language”
Creation Reveals Jehovah’s Glory
Walking in the Name of Our God
Gratitude for Divine Patience
The Women Are a Large Army
Zion’s Reason for Rejoicing
God’s Great and Wondrous Works
Jehovah Is Our Refuge
Cultivating the Fruit of Love
The Lord’s Evening Meal
The Prayer of God’s Servant
The Divine Pattern of Love
Worshiping Jehovah, the Sovereign Lord
Being Taught by Jehovah
Preach With Boldness
Jehovah’s Lovely Place of Worship
King of Eternity, Sanctify Your Name!
The Fruit of Goodness
Glorifying Our Father, Jehovah
Jehovah’s Attributes
Contending for the Faith
God’s Unfolding “Eternal Purpose”
Laud Jehovah Our God!
Showing Concern for “the Flock of God”
The Resurrection Joy
Throw Your Burden on Jehovah
A Song to the Most High
Hail Jehovah’s Firstborn!
Let’s Watch How We Walk
Sing Jehovah’s Praise With Courage!
Jehovah’s Word Is Faithful
Life Everlasting Is Promised
Be Forgiving
The Light Gets Brighter
Then They Will Know
We Are Jehovah’s Witnesses!
God’s Loyal Love
“Have Intense Love for One Another”
“You Must Assist Those Who Are Weak”
Marriage—God’s Arrangement
Supporting God’s House
Holding Fast to “the Happy Hope”
Be Steadfast Like Ruth
The Truth That Sets Men Free
Conducting Ourselves as “a Lesser One”
Move Ahead!
The Fruit of Self-Control
“Jehovah Is on My Side”
Proclaiming Kingdom Truth
Myriads of Brothers
Do More—As the Nazirites Did
Now’s the Time!
Joyful Service
Cleaving to Jehovah Our God
Guard Your Heart
Sowing Kingdom Seed
“Carry On as Men”
Jehovah, Our Place of Dwelling
Loyal Worshipers Bless Jehovah
The Appointed Time Nears
O Walk With God!
Listen to the News of the Kingdom
Waiting on Jehovah
Jehovah’s Holy Nation
Creation’s Hope of Liberation
Take Sides With Jehovah!
We Must Have the Faith
Be Long-Suffering
Flee to God’s Kingdom!
Never-Failing Treasures
Exalting Our God the King
“It Is Impossible for God to Lie”
The Bread From Heaven
This Good News of the Kingdom Let Us Preach
Appreciating God’s Compassions
Jehovah, the God of Our Salvation
Jehovah, Our Creator
“Welcome One Another”!
“I Want To”
Worship Jehovah During Youth
Our Christian Unity
Our Possession of Peace
Walking in Integrity
Pray to Jehovah Each Day
“Preach the Word”!
The Fruitage of the Spirit
Children—Precious Gifts From God
Praise Jah With Me!
See Jehovah’s Army!
Thanks to the Giver of Life
Recognizing Earth’s New King
The New Song
“Let God Be Found True”
A Victory Song
Keep On Seeking First the Kingdom
Love—A Perfect Bond of Union
Stay Awake, Stand Firm, Grow Mighty
The Heavens Declare God’s Glory
Welcome the Incoming King!
What Sort of Persons Ought We to Be?
The Excelling “Peace of God”
On Jehovah We Must Wait
God’s Own Book—A Treasure
Join in the Kingdom Song!
“Balsam in Gilead”
Youth’s Place in God’s Arrangement
Loving Shepherds Tend God’s “Sheep”
The Resurrection—God’s Loving Provision
Our Godly Joy
All Things Made New
The Gift of Prayer
Proclaiming Jehovah’s Day of Vengeance
A Song to Jehovah
Make the Truth Your Own
Making Known the Kingdom Truth
Preach “This Good News of the Kingdom”!
Enter Jehovah’s Temple Courtyards!
This Is Jehovah’s Day
Jehovah’s Dedicated Ones
Make Melody to Jehovah!
Getting to Know Our God
“The Scene of This World Is Changing”
Proof of Discipleship
Rejoicing With God’s Nation
To God We Are Dedicated!
Jehovah Leads His People
“Here I Am! Send Me”
Christ Our Exemplar
“Rejoice in the Hope”
To Whom Do We Belong?
A Song of Rejoicing
Follow the Warrior King!
“Make Sure of the More Important Things”
Sharing Joyfully in the Harvest
We Thank You, Jehovah
Working Together in Unity
Following God’s Way of Life
Extending Mercy to Others
“Have Tender Affection”
Gaining Jehovah’s Friendship
With Christ in Paradise
Jehovah’s Heavenly Throne
Our Paradise: Present and Future
Youths! Imitate Their Faith
Keep Your Eyes on the Prize!
Your Loyal Ones Will Bless You
“Take My Yoke”
Drawing Close to Jehovah
Index of Songs
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Sing Praises to Jehovah
“Sing to Jehovah, all you people of the earth. For Jehovah is great and very much to be praised.”—Psalm 96:1, 4.
To Find Songs Desired: In general, the songs have been arranged throughout the book in alphabetical order according to the opening word of the first verse. For the index of songs according to subject matter or themes, see the last four pages.
“Bless Jehovah, O My Soul”
Song 1
“Bless Jehovah, O My Soul”
(Psalm 103)
1. All my soul will bless Jehovah
—My lips sing praise to his holy name—
Him who is forgiving error,
Taking away all sorrow and shame.
Slow to anger, merciful, gracious,
All his dealings prove him to be.
All the ones who fear Jehovah,
His loving-kindness they will see.
2. As a father, God shows mercy,
For he well knows of dust we are made.
Like the blossom of the field is,
That is the way we quickly will fade.
But Jehovah’s great loving-kindness
Is t’ward all who heed his command.
If his orders we remember,
God’s righteousness will make us stand.
3. For Jehovah has established,
In heav’n above, his glorious throne.
Over all he has dominion;
T’ward all his works his pow’r he has shown.
Bless Jehovah, O you his angels;
With all your heart his name extol.
Bless Jehovah, all his armies.
Bless God Jehovah, O my soul.
Obeying God Rather Than Men
Song 2
Obeying God Rather Than Men
(Acts 5:29)
1. All things we do to please our God;
The world we’ve left behind.
The unbelievers think we’re odd,
But this we do not mind.
And rather God than men obey,
That is our firm resolve.
Our lives and all we do each day
Around him now revolve.
2. To “Caesar” we pay back his things,
Give rulers all their due.
To God such conduct honor brings
And shows that he is true.
But since we were bought with a price
And no more are our own,
We take to heart our Lord’s advice
And serve our God alone.
3. If we would bring Jehovah praise
And lead a peaceful life,
We may not walk in lawless ways
Or join in worldly strife.
We pay our dues to God Most High,
Serve his Theocracy,
Thus fearlessly e’er testify
To his true Sov’reignty.
4. Our sacred service must come first.
We will not be deterred,
For many are the ones that thirst;
They need to taste God’s Word.
Though men may seek to interfere,
We know what course to take:
Obey our God, to him adhere;
He ne’er will us forsake!
Gaining Victory Over the World
Song 3
Gaining Victory Over the World
(John 16:33)
1. As we move ahead triumphant
In Jehovah’s strength and might,
Many vict’ries he does grant us
In the warfare that is right.
We incur the nations’ hatred
With the preaching of God’s Word.
Filled with confidence in vict’ry,
We will march on undeterred.
2. In this world we will have trouble.
Of this fact we’re well aware.
But “Take courage!” said Christ Jesus.
‘I will keep you in my care.’
Yes, we can attain to vict’ry,
For the battle is not ours.
God Jehovah does the fighting;
Fire from him his foes devours.
3. O’er the world we are victorious
Through our faith in Christ our Lord.
With his Kingdom now established,
It is he who wields the sword.
Just as he the world once conquered,
We can surely do the same.
Trusting in our God, Jehovah,
Glorious vict’ry we shall claim.
God’s Promise of Paradise
Song 4
God’s Promise of Paradise
(Luke 23:43)
1. A paradise our God has promised,
By means of Christ’s Millennial Reign,
When he’ll blot out all sin and error,
Removing death and tears and pain.
(Chorus)
2. Soon here on earth, for God so purposed,
His Son will cause the dead to rise.
It was the promise of Christ Jesus:
‘You’ll be with me in Paradise.’
(Chorus)
3. O joy of joys! What grand reunion
When billions dead return to life!
’Twill be a time of fine instruction,
Completely free from hateful strife.
(Chorus)
4. Yes, Paradise our Lord did promise.
And he is now earth’s rightful King.
So let us thank our God, Jehovah.
Do leap for joy; his praises sing.
(CHORUS)
A paradise the earth will be.
With eyes of faith this we can see.
This promise Christ shall soon fulfill,
For he delights to do God’s will.
All Creation, Praise Jehovah!
Song 5
All Creation, Praise Jehovah!
(Psalm 148)
1. All creation, praise Jehovah;
Bless his matchless, precious name.
Day and night his holy angels
Joyously do him acclaim.
2. Sun and moon and starry heavens
God’s grand qualities display.
They obey his regulations;
Never will these pass away.
3. From the earth is praise ascending.
Other sheep now make their choice.
To serve God, their Grand Creator,
In his courtyards they rejoice.
4. Let a great crowd from all nations
To Jehovah’s temple stream.
He is worthy to be worshiped.
He alone is God Supreme.
Declare the Everlasting Good News
Song 6
Declare the Everlasting Good News
(Revelation 14:6-8)
1. Around the earth with urgency God’s angel flies
With everlasting good news, high amid the skies.
He says: ‘Give glory and fear him upon the throne.
Yes, worship God Jehovah and serve him alone.
For now has come the Most High’s awesome judgment hour;
Soon all the wicked ones will feel his mighty pow’r.’
Accordingly, God’s Kingdom preachers must not fear
But speak out boldly this good news both far and near.
2. And then what does a second angel loud declare
That we, Jehovah’s Witnesses, therein may share?
He tells about the fall of Babylon the Great,
That soon destruction by our God will be her fate.
And so Jehovah God commands that we proclaim
His vengeance and the vindication of his name.
The field in which we preach and teach is great indeed;
But God’s own angel in midheaven takes the lead.
3. The Son of man with all his angels in array
Begins his work of judging nations in this day.
Hate what is bad. Apply the good, you faithful sheep.
Fear God alone, and his commandments fully keep.
The obligation laid upon us by our Lord
Is, ‘Preach the good news, teach the whole truth of God’s Word.’
As ministers, we do exhort courageously,
“Come, worship God Jehovah; serve him joyfully.”
The Hope of Mankind’s Jubilee
Song 7
The Hope of Mankind’s Jubilee
(Leviticus 25:10)
1. Creation groans, weighed down in sin.
It seems a hopeless plight.
A sabbath day is soon to dawn.
Relief is now in sight.
2. A Jubilee of peace and rest,
To set creation free,
Christ Jesus is to usher in;
This is by God’s decree.
3. By means of Christ’s Millennial Reign,
Man’s lot God will amend.
The glorious Jubilee will bring
All bondage to an end.
4. Jehovah’s people sound aloud
This joyous hope of theirs.
With beaming eyes they look ahead
For answers to their pray’rs.
Loyally Submitting to Theocratic Order
Song 8
Loyally Submitting to Theocratic Order
(1 Corinthians 14:33)
1. As Jehovah’s people sound throughout the earth
Truths about the Kingdom, of such priceless worth,
Theocratic order they must all obey
And remain united, loyalty display.
(Chorus)
2. Jesus Christ, our Leader, is in full control;
He equips the soldiers that he does enroll.
’Tis a spir’tual warfare, so we have to act
As a group, united, close-knit, and compact.
(Chorus)
3. Then we have God’s steward and His active force.
These will ever guide us in our Christian course.
So may we be steadfast, seeking God to please,
Loyally proclaiming all his wise decrees!
(CHORUS)
Loyal submission in recognition,
This to our God we owe.
He gives protection, tender affection.
Loyalty to him we show.
Jehovah’s Blessing Makes Rich
Song 9
Jehovah’s Blessing Makes Rich
(Proverbs 10:22)
1. Bounteous blessings Jehovah does grant
As we unitedly serve.
Great is our joy when in hearts we implant
Words that the wise will observe.
2. Though persecution and hatred abound,
And of these we bear the brunt,
Since our God’s mercies we see all around,
Boldly all trials we confront.
3. If we perform what our hands find to do,
Working in things that are right,
Our God, Jehovah, who’s loyal and true,
In us will find keen delight.
4. Hence, as God’s worshipers, may we show zeal.
Blessings there are to be had!
His loving-kindnesses he will reveal;
With them no pain will he add.
Be Steadfast, Unmovable!
Song 10
Be Steadfast, Unmovable!
(1 Corinthians 15:58)
1. As the last days move along to the end,
Wisely in service ourselves we expend.
Firm and unmovable we want to be,
Serving our God faithfully.
(Chorus)
2. Pleasures from Satan’s old system abound.
Great is the need for our mind to keep sound.
If we keep steadfast, to God ever true,
Safely he’ll carry us through.
(Chorus)
3. Let us serve God with real vigor and vim.
Care let us take lest our vision grow dim.
To the good news may we always hold fast.
Soon these last days will have passed.
(CHORUS)
Steadfast we all need to be; far from this world we keep free,
As we feed on God’s truth and keep integrity.
The Shulammite Remnant
Song 11
The Shulammite Remnant
(Song of Solomon 6:13)
1. ‘Dear Shulammite maiden, so lovely and fair,
Your spiritual virtues are many and rare.
Your speaking is pleasant, your charms a delight.
Your fellowship holds me, beloved Shulammite.’
2. Thus speaks her Fine Shepherd, Christ Jesus her Lord.
He wants her to share his eternal reward.
And how does the fair one, so firm as a wall,
Reply to her Lord, as a model for all?
3. ‘Exclusive devotion is not up for hire,
Since blazings of love are like blazings of fire.
Unyielding as Sheol all true love will be.
Like flame of Jehovah is your love for me.’
4. Fair Shulammite remnant, temptations resist.
Stay clean for your Bridegroom; on virtue insist.
Your virgin companions that walk in your train
Rejoice at your course and the prize you will gain.
“God Loves a Cheerful Giver”
Song 12
“God Loves a Cheerful Giver”
(2 Corinthians 9:7)
1. As we serve our dear Father, we should ever keep in mind
That he’s happy and gen’rous, yes, loving and kind.
As a Giver, he’s matchless; e’en his Son for us he gave,
For all sorts of mankind he most truly wants to save.
2. His example in giving we do well to imitate.
When our giving is cheerful, goodwill we create.
All our time and resources, to Jehovah they belong.
If to him we do give them, we never will go wrong.
3. Yes, the giving that’s cheerful, to Jehovah brings delight.
It adorns all his teaching, to love does incite.
Great indeed is its value when it wells up from the heart;
Happiness and great joy to us then it will impart.
4. So to God and Christ Jesus we are grateful for this joy.
While advancing true worship, our pow’rs we employ.
May our heart ever move us to be cheerful as we give
And to please God Jehovah as long as we will live.
Christian Dedication
Song 13
Christian Dedication
(Exodus 39:30)
1. Because Jehovah created
The universe so grand,
To him belong the earth and sky,
The works of his own hand.
The breath of life he has given
And to his creatures shown
That worthy is he to have the praise,
The worship of all his own.
2. The ancient nation of Israel,
At Sinai they did say:
‘The Law Jehovah’s given us
We gladly will obey.’
He was their husbandly owner;
He bought them from the sea.
A nation of dedicated ones
They always should prove to be.
3. In water Jesus was baptized
To righteousness fulfill,
And humbly he did there present
Himself to do God’s will.
When he came up from the Jordan
As God’s anointed Son,
Obedient and loyal he would serve
As God’s consecrated One.
4. We come before you, Jehovah,
To praise your name so great.
Disowning self, with humble hearts,
Our lives we dedicate.
You gave your only-begotten,
Who paid the price so high.
No longer as living for ourselves,
For you we shall live or die.
“Be Glad, You Nations”!
Song 14
“Be Glad, You Nations”!
(Romans 15:10)
1. Be glad, you nations, with his people!
God’s Kingdom is at hand.
Christ Jesus reigns upon Mount Zion;
Rejoice in ev’ry land!
The seven Gentile Times have ended;
Their kings have had their day.
Be glad, you nations, with his people!
Jehovah’s King holds sway.
2. Be glad, you nations, with his people!
This system nears the brink
Of Armageddon’s coming battle;
It’s nearer than they think.
While men praise their disgusting image
And spurn the Prince of Peace,
We hail that One with jubilation;
His rule will e’er increase.
3. Be glad, you nations, with his people!
Go tell from door to door
The good news of Jehovah’s Kingdom;
Proclaim from shore to shore
That Christ as King will rule in wisdom,
In love and righteousness.
Be glad, you nations, with his people!
Serve God in faithfulness.
Life Without End—At Last!
Song 15
Life Without End—At Last!
(John 3:16)
1. Can you see, with your mind’s eye,
Peoples dwelling together?
Sorrow has passed. Peace at last!
Life without tears and pain.
(Chorus)
2. Man and beast, living in peace,
Cause no harm to each other.
Food will be there. All will share
In what our God provides.
(Chorus)
3. In those days old will grow young,
Flesh revived as in childhood.
Troubles are gone, from now on
No need to weep or fear.
(Chorus)
4. Paradise all will enjoy
As they sing of God’s glory.
Yes, ev’ry day we will say
To God our Maker, “Thanks!”
(CHORUS)
Sing out with joy of heart.
You too can have a part.
Live for the day when you’ll say:
‘Life without end—at last!’
Be Joyful for the Kingdom Hope!
Song 16
Be Joyful for the Kingdom Hope!
(Romans 15:10-13)
1. Be joyful! Be joyful!
Take up the glorious Kingdom hope!
Be joyful! Be joyful!
God’s Kingdom is at hand!
Uphold his reign with all your might.
Be people full of zeal.
Hold fast the Kingdom hope so bright.
Let men know how you feel.
Be joyful! Be joyful!
Make known your glorious Kingdom hope!
Be joyful! Be joyful!
God’s Kingdom is at hand!
2. Be happy! Be happy!
Hold fast the hope that God provides!
Be happy! Be happy!
Find rest in God who cares!
Be strong in your well-founded hope.
Be ne’er of it ashamed.
In darkness you no longer grope;
From death you were reclaimed.
Be happy! Be happy!
On God Jehovah base your hope!
Be happy! Be happy!
Keep free from Satan’s snares!
3. Sing praises! Sing praises!
The Kingdom hope now spurs us on!
Sing praises! Sing praises!
And serve God zealously!
Lift up your eyes, and view the fields!
The harvesttime is here,
And great indeed the fruit it yields
As sheeplike ones draw near.
Sing praises! Sing praises!
To our great God, who gives us strength!
Sing praises! Sing praises!
Hold fast integrity!
Jehovah’s “Dewdrops” Among Many Peoples
Song 17
Jehovah’s “Dewdrops” Among Many Peoples
(Psalm 110:3)
1. Beauteous like the dew at morning
Is the remnant of Christ’s bride.
In his eyes they are so precious
As they gather to his side.
2. In the midst of many peoples,
God’s true servants are like dew.
They are gentle and refreshing.
With all men they peace pursue.
3. Fine companions aid the remnant
In this day of Kingdom might.
Other sheep, who are like dewdrops,
Serve with them in sheer delight.
4. Many are those volunteering,
Fighting for Jehovah’s fame.
May we all be just like dewdrops
As the Kingdom we proclaim.
Bless Our Christian Brotherhood
Song 18
Bless Our Christian Brotherhood
(1 Peter 2:17)
1. Christ Jesus with kindness
And patience ever taught,
Instructing disciples
To whom God’s peace he brought.
He showed love in real brotherhood,
With zeal for righteousness,
Set patterns of humility,
Of love and faithfulness.
(Chorus)
2. How happy are Christians,
Who listen to God’s Word!
How blest are these meek ones,
Who act on what they’ve heard!
Disciples of Christ Jesus, known
For loving brotherhood,
Proclaim God’s Kingdom rule with joy
And do their brothers good.
(Chorus)
3. Let’s take to all lovers
Of truth the Kingdom news,
Help them see their priv’lege
The side of God to choose.
Yes, help them e’er to search for God,
While yet he may be found,
And join with our dear brotherhood,
That their joy may abound.
(CHORUS)
We praise you, Jehovah;
You truly are so good.
Lord Jehovah, heav’nly Father,
Do bless our Christian brotherhood.
Joyful All Day Long
Song 19
Joyful All Day Long
(Psalm 32:11)
1. Come rejoice! Leap for joy!
In God’s favor we do bask.
Joyful be, all day long,
As we take on ev’ry task.
There is nothing lacking. We have God’s backing.
What more from him do we now need to ask?
We have peace, inner calm,
And contentment that are deep.
Self-sufficient we are;
Close to God we strive to keep.
Full of exultation, no deviation,
With heartfelt joy much fruitage we now reap.
2. Kingdom truth set us free.
For this reason we rejoice.
God’s own Son gives command,
And we listen to his voice.
With his blood he bought us. Indeed, he taught us.
Our God, through him, did fix on us his choice.
Now his Kingdom is here,
Bringing joy beyond compare.
He has raised up a steward
And placed us in his care.
We are now enlightened; our hope is brightened.
This hope with all mankind we seek to share.
3. It’s a source of great joy
To be preaching to mankind.
O the joy that we have
When the sheeplike ones we find!
As we love our brothers and welcome others,
We have the peace of being of one mind.
All day long, great our joy
As the Kingdom we make known.
A great crowd has appeared.
Look and see how it has grown!
May Jehovah lead us and ever feed us.
To him we render praise, as God alone.
Sing the Song of Kingdom Cheer
Song 20
Sing the Song of Kingdom Cheer
(Psalm 96:1, 10)
1. Come, sing the song of Kingdom cheer,
You people of the earth.
Sing out the new song loud and clear;
Make known the Kingdom’s birth.
How comely are the feet of those
That with good news are shod!
Among the nations they disclose,
‘Salvation is by God.’
2. In this our song of Kingdom cheer,
Jehovah we acclaim.
We worship him with all due fear
And bless his holy name.
The idol gods that people serve
Are valueless to them.
But from God’s worship we’ll not swerve;
From him all truths do stem.
3. Join in the song of Kingdom cheer:
‘Jehovah now is King.’
His reigning by his Son is here;
With joy the heavens ring.
Jehovah comes to judge the earth,
And with his righteousness,
He’ll bless all those who prove their worth
Through all their faithfulness.
Hail Jehovah’s Kingdom!
Song 21
Hail Jehovah’s Kingdom!
(Revelation 11:17)
1. Come, you Christians, hail God’s Kingdom,
Now established with his Son
In the heavens where, as Michael,
He o’er Satan vict’ry won.
Soon the Devil, Dragon, Serpent,
With his demons will be bound.
Then the Christ will make God’s praises
Ev’rywhere on earth resound.
2. In the forefront let the remnant
Of the faithful little flock
Hail Jehovah’s glorious Kingdom,
Which they’ll share with Christ the Rock.
Let all those whose earthly hope is
To inhabit Paradise
Help the remnant to bear witness,
Yes, God’s Kingdom advertise.
3. Hail with joy Jehovah’s Kingdom!
Preach with zeal, and teach with skill;
Help the meek and honesthearted
To become men of goodwill.
Hail Jehovah’s wondrous Kingdom;
Its grand virtues now proclaim.
It will bring eternal blessings,
Vindicate Jehovah’s name.
Heeding Jude’s Message
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Heeding Jude’s Message
(Jude 21)
1. Deeply stirred we surely feel
As we read Jude’s appeal.
It was written for us all
So that we ne’er might fall.
From its fine, abiding counsel,
Strength and courage we derive.
It will keep our precious faith alive.
2. Warnings that are clear and strong
Help us see what is wrong.
Satan wants us to deflect,
But his wiles we detect.
He would have us spurn God’s orders;
And with sly, deceptive speech,
How he tries hard us to overreach!
3. With enticements men of sin
Subtly our hearts would win.
In God’s love we choose to stay,
From his ways never stray.
How Jude’s message does equip us,
Helps us all to keep alert!
Thus apostasy we will avert.
4. Yes, we must put up a fight
For the faith with our might.
Mercy, love, and godly peace,
To us may they increase.
To Jehovah God, our Savior,
Through Christ Jesus, who’s our Lord,
Let us honor give with one accord.
The Bible’s Hope for Mankind
Song 23
The Bible’s Hope for Mankind
(Romans 12:12)
1. Dark days are here; man lives in fear,
With dire expectation as to all creation.
Having no hope, blindly they grope
As the system nears its end.
But the Bible gives us a reason for cheer,
Due to all the proofs that the Kingdom is near.
From the eyes of men God will wipe ev’ry tear.
Raise yourselves erect; you have nothing to fear.
2. Life’s darksome night, filled with much fright,
None can be denying, for all men are dying.
None from the grave his life can save;
All man’s work is vanity.
But the Bible holds out a hope for the dead,
That a resurrection for these lies ahead.
To refreshing fountains of life they’ll be led.
This is the good news that Jehovah has said.
3. Puffed up with pride, men God deride
With blasphemous slander, in sin’s ways meander.
Satan holds sway o’er earth today;
Wickedness is all around.
But the Bible tells us that soon there will be
Judgment from Jehovah, and then all will see
Blotting out of wicked ones eternally
And the meek ones filling the earth joyously.
“No Part of the World”
Song 24
“No Part of the World”
(John 17:16)
1. Because our God set us apart,
It is to him we give our heart.
No part of Satan’s world are we;
Like Christ, our Lord, we choose to be.
2. All worldly trends we must avoid,
In God’s own work to keep employed.
From fleshly things we must abstain
If we forever would remain.
3. Those who God’s friendship cultivate,
This wicked world will surely hate.
Yes, persecution we expect,
But God, through Christ, will us protect.
4. So we take courage, undismayed.
For us, our Lord to God once prayed:
‘Watch over them for your name’s sake.’
Hence of his care may we partake.
God’s Pretty Things
Song 25
God’s Pretty Things
(Ecclesiastes 3:11)
1. Each pretty thing God made
In its appointed time.
To eat and drink and work,
This is a gift sublime.
And time indefinite
Deep in our hearts he placed.
So hope of endless life
We rightly all embraced.
2. Jehovah’s will it is
Upon mankind to pour
Rich blessings so that they
May love him all the more.
With his delightful things,
Men will be occupied;
And for eternity
God will with them reside.
3. An occupation grand
That we have come to learn
Is that of witnessing;
It is our high concern.
This is a gift of God
And brings us happiness.
It is a pretty thing
That we today possess.
4. With wisdom let us all
Live each day as we should
And make God’s purpose known
And seek to do what’s good.
This is our precious lot
That we so gladly take,
And all these things we do
For God Jehovah’s sake.
Meeting God’s Requirements
Song 26
Meeting God’s Requirements
(Revelation 12:17)
1. Faithful to God O let us be,
And hold fast our integrity.
From house to house with joy proclaim
The glories of Jehovah’s name.
As Witnesses, we comfort bring
To mourning ones, cause them to sing;
Mark in the foreheads those who sigh,
That God may spare them from on high.
2. If we our eye just simple keep,
Truth in our body will prove deep.
If ’bove all else we guard the heart,
Eternal life will be our part.
If we’re alert to preach the Word,
The truth by many will be heard.
If we make straight paths for our feet,
With Kingdom joys we’ll be replete.
3. O let us help our brothers true,
Help as ourselves our neighbors too,
And dwell in peace and unity
With all who serve God faithfully.
We keenly do appreciate,
As ministers, our happy state.
O may we keep it free from blame
And thus exalt Jehovah’s name.
Fear Them Not!
Song 27
Fear Them Not!
(Matthew 10:28)
1. Ever onward, O my people,
Let the Kingdom tidings go.
Tremble not before your foe.
Let all lovers of truth know
That my reigning Son, Christ Jesus,
From the heav’ns has cast the foe,
Soon will bind the Devil, Satan,
Letting all his victims go.
(Chorus)
2. Though your foes be strong and many,
Though they threaten and revile,
Though they use fair speech and smile,
The unwary to beguile,
Fear them not, my faithful warriors.
Fight! Let not your heart grow faint;
For I will preserve the faithful,
Keep them free from all restraint.
(Chorus)
3. Never fear you are forgotten;
I am still your strength and shield.
Though you die upon the field,
Even death to me will yield.
Fear them not, my Christian warriors;
Though men’s boasting threats may fly,
I will keep all who are faithful
As the apple of my eye.
(CHORUS)
Fear not those who kill the body
But cannot destroy the soul.
Faithful to the end continue;
I will help you reach your goal.
Bless Our Meeting Together
Song 28
Bless Our Meeting Together
(Hebrews 10:24, 25)
1. Bless us as we meet together,
Great Jehovah, we now pray.
For our meetings we do thank you;
May your spirit with us stay.
2. Of our spir’tual need we’re conscious;
With your Word, please, do us fill.
Train our minds and tongues to witness,
Love within our hearts instill.
3. Yes, this meeting is for worship;
Holiness is what we seek.
We desire to know you better
And keep ever humble, meek.
4. So, dear Father, bless our meetings;
Grant us peace and unity.
For our part we want to serve you,
Magnify your Sov’reignty.
Forward, You Witnesses!
Song 29
Forward, You Witnesses!
(Luke 16:16)
1. Firm and determined in this time of the end,
Prepared are God’s servants the good news to defend.
Though Satan against them has vaunted,
In God’s strength they keep on undaunted.
(Chorus)
2. Justice and truth have been pushed aside by man.
The name of Jehovah the wicked seek to ban.
These must be restored to their places
By Christians with bold, beaming faces.
(Chorus)
3. Soldiers of Jah do not seek a life of ease.
The world and its rulers they do not try to please,
Unspotted at all times remaining,
Integrity always maintaining.
(CHORUS)
Then, forward, you Witnesses, ever strong of heart!
Rejoice that in God’s work you too may have a part!
Go tell far and wide God’s new order is near,
That e’er long its rich blessings will be here!
“Zealous for Fine Works”
Song 30
“Zealous for Fine Works”
(Titus 2:14)
1. For fine works we ever must be zealous
As we preach the Kingdom news worldwide.
Well we know Jehovah’s name is Jealous.
In his house we ever will abide.
2. May our love reflect a deep sincereness
As our Christian brothers we now serve.
In the face of Armageddon’s nearness,
From such service may we never swerve.
3. Zeal for God should mark our ev’ry action.
Faith, hope, love, these truly play their part.
Such wholeheartedness brings satisfaction,
Just like fire that burns within the heart.
4. Steadfast e’er through trial and tribulation,
Let us keep our love from growing cold.
Burning zeal for God’s own vindication
Spurs us onward, serving him whole-souled.
Zeal for Jehovah’s House
Song 31
Zeal for Jehovah’s House
(John 2:17)
1. For Jehovah’s house Christ Jesus
Showed a zeal beyond compare.
Like a fire it burned within him
As wrongdoing he laid bare.
And he came to preach salvation,
Kingdom truths to men reveal.
For his Father’s reputation
He was eaten up with zeal.
2. The apostles and disciples
For fine works were zealous too.
With the help of holy spirit,
How their congregations grew!
They did not hold back from preaching,
And from house to house they went.
Ev’rywhere they preached salvation,
Telling men they should repent.
3. And today we see a people
With a zeal for righteousness.
Nothing dampens their fine spirit
In this world of lawlessness.
They are spurred on by Jehovah;
It’s for him they work whole-souled.
They advance with Kingdom preaching,
Ever zealous, ever bold.
“From House to House”
Song 32
“From House to House”
(Acts 20:20)
1. From house to house, from door to door,
Jehovah’s Word we spread.
From town to town, from farm to farm,
Jehovah’s sheep are fed.
This good news that God’s Kingdom rules,
As Jesus Christ foretold,
Is being preached throughout the earth
By Christians young and old.
2. From house to house, from door to door,
Salvation we proclaim.
It comes to those who choose to call
Upon Jehovah’s name.
But how can they call on the name
Of One they do not know?
So to their houses and their doors
The sacred name must go.
3. Of course, it’s not at ev’ry door
We find a hearing ear;
At times there is a scolding tongue
And those who will not hear.
’Twas just the same in Jesus’ day;
Not all would hear his word.
He said his sheep would hear his voice;
Hence, we are not deterred.
4. Then let us go from door to door
To spread the Kingdom news.
And to be sheep or to be goats,
We’ll let the people choose.
At least we’ll name Jehovah’s name,
His glorious truth declare.
And as we go from door to door,
We’ll find his sheep are there.
“Jehovah Himself Has Become King!”
Song 33
“Jehovah Himself Has Become King!”
(Psalm 97:1)
1. Give thanks, you people, to Jehovah.
Make his deeds known among all the nations.
Gladly sing to our God, melodies make to him,
And concern yourselves with his great acts.
(Chorus)
2. Tell out his glory ’mong the nations.
The salvation he gives, tell from day to day.
For Jehovah is great, very much to be praised,
To be feared more than all other gods.
(Chorus)
3. Renown and strength to God attribute.
Give him thanks for his Son, Jesus Christ the King.
And in holy adornment, bow down to our God;
Speak exultingly Jehovah’s praise.
(CHORUS)
Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth joyful be,
For Jehovah God has become the King!
Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth joyful be,
For Jehovah God has become the King!
Living Up to Our Name
Song 34
Living Up to Our Name
(Isaiah 43:10-12)
1. Glorious Jehovah, almighty, eternal,
Perfect in justice and matchless in love,
Source of all truth and of infinite wisdom,
You rule as Sov’reign in heaven above.
Myriads of angels delight in your service;
Creation’s wonders your glories proclaim.
Your favored Witnesses is what you’ve named us;
O may we ever live up to our name!
2. Help us, Jehovah, to use each occasion
Your name to honor and your sheep to feed,
Following closely in Christ Jesus’ footsteps
As his instructions we faithfully heed.
We would be careful of our daily conduct,
Lest some reproach should detract from your fame.
Being your Witnesses, great is our priv’lege;
O may we ever live up to our name!
3. As we continue in your precious service,
Working together in love and in peace,
Godly contentment is our daily portion;
Joy fills our hearts as your praises increase.
Up to our name may we ever be living;
Life-giving truth to all men we would bring;
And best of all, thereby we would bring gladness,
Joy to your heart, O Jehovah, our King!
Love’s Excelling Way
Song 35
Love’s Excelling Way
(1 Corinthians 13)
1. God is love and therefore bids us
Walk in love’s excelling way,
Letting love of God and neighbor
Prompt all things we do and say.
E’en though we had faith and knowledge,
Gifts of tongues and prophecy,
Yet if love itself were lacking,
We would simply nothing be.
2. We may spend much time in preaching,
Persecution too endure;
Yet what profit would it bring us
If our motives were not pure?
Love is gentle, kind, long-suff’ring;
Not ill-mannered does it act,
Does not brag and is not jealous,
Uses theocratic tact.
3. Love is never hard, resentful,
In what’s bad takes no delight.
It is strong, all things enduring,
And takes joy in what is right.
Faith and hope and love continue
As we serve our God above;
But the way that’s most excelling
Is the godlike way of love.
“Happy Are the Mild-Tempered”
Song 36
“Happy Are the Mild-Tempered”
(Matthew 5:5)
1. God blesses those who are mild-tempered;
Their happiness is truly great.
Though they may suffer, they’re not chafing;
But patiently on God they wait.
The wicked do not make them fret,
Who proudly set themselves on high.
They know such won’t get life eternal
But will, like green grass, fade and die.
2. ‘There was a time when I was youthful,
But now I’m old,’ King David said.
‘Yet never have I seen the righteous
Forsaken or his seed beg bread.’
Hence, walk uprightly, trust in God,
And deal with men in faithfulness.
If you take pleasure in Jehovah,
Your service he will greatly bless.
3. From earth the wicked soon will vanish;
There’ll be no place for them to stand,
While peace meek ones will be enjoying
And evermore possess the land.
Until that time may we maintain
That God’s Word is inspired and true
And prove ourselves both meek and lowly
In all we think and say and do.
Making a Good Name With God
Song 37
Making a Good Name With God
(Ecclesiastes 7:1)
1. For God’s approval
With all our hearts we yearn.
Always to please him
Will be our main concern.
To him a name that’s good,
As we have understood,
We can be making;
And this we should.
2. Through words and actions,
A name we will acquire.
And this we’re making,
For it’s our heart’s desire.
If we to God incline,
We’ll make a name that’s fine,
And for his blessings,
We’ll be in line.
3. A name we’re making
By giving God due heed.
Yes, while we’re living,
This is our vital need.
If we his Word defend
And all our efforts bend
To glorify him,
He’ll be our Friend.
4. The days are wicked,
And steps we all must take
A very good name
With Jah, our God, to make.
May we do what is right,
Walk ever in the light,
And preach the Kingdom
With all our might.
Displaying Loyalty
Song 38
Displaying Loyalty
(Psalm 18:25)
1. God Jehovah has a people
Who delight to bear his name
As a loyal congregation
Dedicated to his fame.
At its bounteous spir’tual table,
Thankfully they daily feed,
For to him they would be pleasing
In each thought and word and deed.
2. To God’s loyal congregation,
We too will show loyalty,
Give it our steadfast allegiance,
Even in adversity.
Faithfully we’ll guard its int’rests,
Never let them suffer harm;
Should we see that they are threatened,
We will quickly sound alarm.
3. Loyally we’ll help our brothers,
Whether new ones or the weak,
Both in study and in service,
With assistance kind and meek.
And as in a fam’ly circle,
We will never rouse distrust
But show that in each relation
Loyalty will be a must.
4. In this world that’s so disloyal,
Loyalty we will display
T’ward all those to whom it’s owing
As we walk the Christian way.
Satan we thus prove a liar,
But Jehovah we prove right.
Loyalty wins us his favor,
And to him it gives delight.
God’s Warriors Are Advancing
Song 39
God’s Warriors Are Advancing
(1 Timothy 6:12)
1. God’s warriors are advancing;
Their ev’ry pow’r they bend
To honor him, Jehovah,
And his great name defend.
What though the great red dragon
Assails God’s army small?
The shadow of his own hand
Securely guards them all.
2. Aggressive is our warfare
In this Jehovah’s day.
We speak God’s Word with boldness.
Why should we feel dismay?
His Son, as our Commander,
Now battles for the right.
He takes the grand offensive;
Let’s join him in the fight.
3. With God we are advancing;
He surely will prevail.
So, till his vindication,
O may our zeal ne’er fail!
Since victory is certain,
His promised full reward
Awaits the tried and faithful,
Who lay not down the sword.
Making Our Way Successful
Song 40
Making Our Way Successful
(Joshua 1:8)
1. God Jehovah told Joshua:
‘From my Law do not stray.
Read each day in an undertone,
Then take care to obey.
Let it guide you in all you do,
From your mouth not depart.
Then successful will be your way
As the truth guides your heart.
Then successful will be your way
As the truth guides your heart.’
2. When the kings ruled in Israel
And obeyed God’s command:
‘Ev’ry king for himself must write
God’s Law in his own hand
And must read in it all his days
That he humble might be.’
Then Jehovah would bless his realm;
Lengthened days he would see.
Then Jehovah would bless his realm;
Lengthened days he would see.
3. In the Bible we find the way
God would have us to live.
Since we cannot direct our step,
Help to us he must give.
If we’re feeding on his own thoughts,
We’ll come to know his will.
When our thinking is trained by God,
His commands we’ll fulfill.
When our thinking is trained by God,
His commands we’ll fulfill.
Praise Jehovah, the Rock
Song 41
Praise Jehovah, the Rock
(Deuteronomy 32:4)
1. ‘Give ear, O you heav’ns; O earth, let me speak.
To all of my words give ear, all you meek.
My teachings will trickle like dew on the plain,
My copious showers of truth like the rain.’
2. O let us declare Jehovah’s great name
And let all men know of his mighty fame.
Let all whom he shepherds give praise to our Rock.
His perfect activity laud, all his flock.
3. He’s faithful and just; to him we give praise.
So loving, so wise, are all of his ways.
Personification of truth, righteousness,
Jehovah, our Rock, manifests faithfulness.
4. Let’s fear the true God and do what is right;
His righteous commands let’s make our delight.
May we not act ruinously on our part
But ever serve Jah with a pure, steadfast heart.
“This Is the Way”
Song 42
“This Is the Way”
(Isaiah 30:20, 21)
1. God’s voice keeps on calling; O walk in the way,
The way that Jehovah has shown us today.
He has a fine channel that’s surely unique,
And through it he chooses to warn and to speak.
This is the way in which to walk.
O do not wait! O do not balk!
With our own ears, we hear the call so crystal clear.
About it we should ever talk.
God’s spirit will help us to walk straight ahead.
In tracks of uprightness we do well to tread.
2. The word from behind us, how pleasant its tone,
For our Grand Instructor has made his way known.
We hear with discernment and listen with care.
Of taking false steps we now want to beware.
Walk in God’s way of truth and light,
The way of holiness so bright.
Our eyes of faith do see that soon true peace there’ll be,
For Christ now reigns with Kingdom might.
No right or left turning we dare ever take,
But walking in God’s way, advancement we’ll make.
3. The way of Jehovah we need to expound
To those who will listen the wide world around.
Like doves to their dovecotes, those hearing now flock
And come to the true God, their Refuge, their Rock.
Jehovah’s way is one of peace.
From Satan’s world He gives release.
In paths of righteousness and ways of pleasantness,
He leads to life that will not cease.
We lift up our heads, then, and quicken the pace,
With eyes on the Kingdom, our true resting-place.
Forward, You Ministers of the Kingdom!
Song 43
Forward, You Ministers of the Kingdom!
(2 Timothy 4:5)
1. Go forward in preaching the Kingdom
To people of ev’ry land.
With love in our hearts for our neighbor,
Help meek ones to take their stand.
To glorify our sacred service,
We must consider how we dress.
Our ministry is very precious;
Jehovah we e’er seek to bless.
(Chorus)
2. New ministers, keep stretching forward,
With God’s prize of life in view.
Forgetting the things you’ve abandoned,
From God’s Word your strength renew.
And as clean bearers of God’s message,
From this world diff’rent may you be.
Befitting it is for God’s servants
From ways of the old world to flee.
(Chorus)
3. Together we press ever forward,
God’s remnant and other sheep.
The old and the young, men and women,
In step with the truth do keep.
We have a ministry so sacred
That we desire to dignify.
To lovers of truth, it brings comfort
And honors our God, the Most High.
(CHORUS)
Forward going,
Preach the Kingdom message ever far and wide.
Forward moving,
Keeping ever loyal on Jehovah’s side.
Jehovah Really Cares
Song 44
Jehovah Really Cares
(1 Peter 5:7)
1. God’s loving care is heartwarming.
It comforts us when we’re upset.
And e’en the hairs of our head he’s numbered.
Why should we worry or fret?
2. Though tests and trials befall us,
We’ll never have cause to despair.
If God takes note of a fallen sparrow,
Surely for us he will care.
3. Now various kinds of affliction
Do come upon Christians earth wide.
Through these Jehovah refines and trains us;
Help he will always provide.
4. God’s care, so loving and certain,
He loyally will us afford.
As we press on in his sacred service,
Sure we are of his reward.
A Prayer of Thanksgiving
Song 45
A Prayer of Thanksgiving
(Psalm 65:2)
1. Gracious Jehovah, deserving of praise,
To you, O Sov’reign, our voices we raise
And come to you, O great Hearer of prayer,
Placing ourselves under your tender care.
Daily our errors reveal we are weak;
For our transgressions forgiveness we seek.
Look! with the blood of your Son we were bought.
Now our desire is by you to be taught.
2. Happy are those whom you choose to invite
Into your courts of instruction and light.
Your house is holy; your Word is our guide.
And with your goodness, we’ll be satisfied.
How fear-inspiring is your righteous pow’r,
Stilling earth’s turmoil in your judgment hour!
God of salvation, your Kingdom we hail.
Preach it we must, for it never will fail.
3. May your attention cause joy to abound;
O’er all the earth let your worship be found.
Crowned with your goodness, your Kingdom appears,
Wiping out sickness, death, sorrow, and tears.
All that is wicked your Son will destroy.
Blessed creation will cry out for joy.
Shouting in triumph, O thanks let us sing:
‘Praise to Jehovah, our glorious King!’
The Scriptures—Inspired and Beneficial
Song 46
The Scriptures—Inspired and Beneficial
(2 Timothy 3:16, 17)
1. God’s Word is a shining light,
Guides our feet through earth’s dark night.
It’s the torch of liberty;
Yes, its truth will set us free.
2. By these Scriptures from above,
We have come to know God’s love.
Faith in them will make us wise,
Show us how to gain life’s prize.
3. That divine Word is inspired,
Teaches us what is required.
It helps us to set things straight,
For God’s discipline to wait.
4. It is beneficial, true,
Gives reproof, instruction too,
That the man of God may be
Well equipped, yes, perfectly.
Jehovah, Our Strength and Our Might
Song 47
Jehovah, Our Strength and Our Might
(Isaiah 12:2)
1. Gracious Jehovah, our strength and our might,
You are our Savior; in you we delight.
We are your Witnesses bearing your news,
Whether men hear or they proudly refuse.
(Chorus)
2. Through Christ your Son we now seek joy and peace;
Once blinded eyes behold truth e’er increase.
Searching the Scriptures, we hear your command;
Making our choice, with Jehovah we stand.
(Chorus)
3. Gladly, O God, we keep doing your will.
Though Satan slaps us, we’re trusting you still.
Though he may slay us, O help us to be
Witnesses holding fast integrity.
(CHORUS)
Jehovah our Rock, our strength and our might,
Your name we make known both day and night.
Glorious Jehovah, almighty in pow’r,
You are our hiding place; you are our tow’r.
Give Jehovah the Praise
Song 48
Give Jehovah the Praise
(1 Corinthians 3:7)
1. Give praise to Jehovah.
By his love divine,
You have this commission
His truth to let shine.
You have nothing worthwhile
You did not receive
From God, your Provider;
To him honor give.
2. Set him e’er before you;
Keep self out of sight.
Thus for him you can shine
With heav’n’s radiant light.
Walk e’er in his presence;
Keep seeking his face
And always assigning
His work the first place.
3. Go forth with rejoicing
God’s service to do;
Give thanks for each priv’lege
He offers to you.
Give praise to Jehovah,
His Kingdom proclaim,
Till all on earth living
Will honor his name.
Great God, Jehovah!
Song 49
Great God, Jehovah!
(Psalm 95:3)
1. Great God, Jehovah, Most High, Eternal,
We so gladly sing your praise, humbly tread your righteous ways.
You are our Father, Judge, King, Lawgiver.
We’re accountable to you through all our days.
O God, you are good; yes, you truly are good.
Help us to serve you the way that we should.
Your name we would honor, your sheeplike ones feed,
And serve with contentment wherever the need.
You are our Maker, our Life-Sustainer.
All good things do come from you.
2. Great God, Jehovah, Holy, Almighty,
In your service joy we find as we work where we’re assigned.
You are our Tower, Source of our power.
And we do confide in you with heart and mind.
O God, you are strong, yes, both loving and strong.
With your helping hand, we will ne’er go wrong.
Your cause we must cleave to, your purpose make known,
And render our service to you, you alone.
You are our Stronghold, our Shield and Helper.
We can always trust in you.
3. Great God, Jehovah, Shepherd, Instructor,
Since you are a God who cares, you’re concerned with our affairs.
You are our Savior, Rock, and Redeemer.
We can always come to you with heartfelt pray’rs.
O God, you are gracious, so gen’rous and kind.
To you we draw close and comfort do find.
Your name we hold precious, and soon may we see
How you will become what you purpose to be.
O Lord Jehovah, lofty Divine One,
There’s no other God but you.
Responding to God’s Love
Song 50
Responding to God’s Love
(1 John 4:11)
1. Great God, there’s none above you; wholeheartedly we love you,
Jehovah, so deserving of praise.
We hail your name so famous, your Word by which you let us
Now learn the things about all your ways.
You show such tender feeling, yet just you prove in dealing;
You manifest such wisdom and pow’r.
By Scripture we can be sure that if we keep our hearts pure,
You’ll pour out blessings on us—a show’r.
2. You were the first to love us; your love through Christ does move us
To love you in return from our hearts.
To sanctify your name and reveal your love, Christ came;
And eternal life he thereby imparts.
No greater love had any than he who gave for many
His life, a gift at great sacrifice.
That we may never perish, his shepherding we cherish
And heed his counsel and his advice.
3. From faithful Kingdom service this world will never swerve us;
We’ll keep on telling out what is true.
In service free and willing, we would be e’er fulfilling
A love that gives to all what is due.
As we thus serve together, our love for one another
Discloses those who follow your Son.
His Kingdom values we take and of them proper use make;
We long to hear his promised “Well done.”
Making Jehovah’s Heart Glad
Song 51
Making Jehovah’s Heart Glad
(Proverbs 27:11)
1. Great God, we’ve vowed to do your will;
In wisdom your work we’ll fulfill.
For then we know we’ll have a part
In making glad your loving heart.
2. May we from your side never move;
A liar the Tempter we would prove.
Your principles and laws so right
We would make daily our delight.
3. Your slave, so faithful and discreet,
Helps us know what is wise and meet,
Feeds us with nourishment when due,
Thus strengthens us your will to do.
4. Impart to us your active force
That we may keep a faithful course
And bring forth fruitage to your praise
And thus make glad your heart always.
Our Father’s Name
Song 52
Our Father’s Name
(Matthew 6:9)
1. Great Jehovah, heav’nly Father,
Let your name be sanctified.
Thus fulfill your sacred purpose,
Never more to be defied.
Soon will come the vindication,
By your own victorious deed.
Magnify your reputation;
To it may all men give heed.
(Chorus)
2. We seek ways that we may also
Sanctify your matchless name;
With all boldness we keep speaking
Of your purpose, of your fame.
Exercising faith and courage,
We will honor to you give.
Holy Father, for your name’s sake,
May we faithfully e’er live.
(Chorus)
3. O Divine One, Lord Jehovah,
You alone are the Most High.
There is nothing more important
Than your name to glorify.
In your name we lift our banners;
We desire to manifest
That you are a God of purpose
And forever will be blest.
(CHORUS)
Sov’reign Lord, you are our Maker;
All creation comes from you,
For you are a God of purpose,
Making all your thoughts come true.
O Jehovah, God Almighty,
You who gave your firstborn Son,
True to him, now, through your Kingdom,
Let your will on earth be done.
Theocracy’s Increase
Song 53
Theocracy’s Increase
(Isaiah 9:6, 7)
1. Hail the Theocracy, ever increasing!
Wondrous expansion is now taking place.
Praise to Jehovah is sung without ceasing
By those who walk in the light of his face.
Long years ago saw the humble beginning
As our Redeemer a lowly way trod.
Now a great crowd join the remnant in bringing
Praises to him at the right hand of God.
2. Christ on his judgment throne sits and is reigning;
Nations and peoples before him appear.
God’s sov’reignty he will soon be maintaining,
Crushing his enemies both far and near.
Wonderful Couns’lor and Father Supernal,
Yes, Mighty God is he and Prince of Peace.
Zeal of Jehovah will bring peace eternal
And make his princely rule ever increase.
3. O what a favor we now have in living!
Does not this increase bring joy to your heart?
Share in the joy that gets greater by giving,
And in the witness work gladly take part.
Boldly warn those who are God’s name defaming;
Tell all such men Armageddon is nigh.
And all the while zealously keep proclaiming
Kingdom good news to the meek ones who sigh.
We Must Be Holy
Song 54
We Must Be Holy
(1 Peter 1:15, 16)
1. God has commanded that we must be holy,
Since through Christ Jesus we have been made clean.
As a cleansed people, humble and lowly,
By all observers may we thus be seen.
2. We’re set apart as Jehovah’s possession,
His holy nation and his other sheep.
By all our conduct, we make confession
That his right laws we are anxious to keep.
3. As we move forward, it’s truly impressive
How by our God we are being refined.
He gives his people truth that’s progressive,
So there’s no need to be looking behind.
4. All opportunities let us be seizing,
Growing in holiness, walking in light,
Praising Jehovah, him always pleasing.
He is the Holy One, faithful, upright.
Daily Walking With Jehovah
Song 55
Daily Walking With Jehovah
(Micah 6:8)
1. Hand in hand with God Jehovah,
We would humbly walk each day.
O how undeserved this kindness
That he grants to men of clay!
Since it’s only by appointment
That we thus can take God’s hand,
We begin with dedication;
On God’s side we take our stand.
2. Walking with our heav’nly Father
Is the safe course, truly wise.
We’re beset by adversaries,
Who would rob us of the prize.
There are Satan and his demons
And the snares of fallen flesh
And this world’s materialism;
How they would our feet enmesh!
3. Help to us God has provided
Through his spirit and his Word,
Through his Christian congregation,
And through prayers that are heard.
As we walk with God Jehovah,
May we justly do what’s right.
May we love sincerely kindness
And be modest in his sight.
Bravely Press On
Song 56
Bravely Press On
(1 Timothy 1:12)
1. He that is faithful, he that is loyal,
Never will give way to fear
But gives the witness of truth with all boldness,
Showing the Kingdom is here.
(Chorus)
2. Faith is the force that moves us to action;
Love prompts to faithfulness now.
Zeal for our King keeps us active in service;
Selfish ambition must bow.
(Chorus)
3. Daily Jehovah, mighty in battle,
Exhorts us faithful to be
Till Armageddon destroys this old system
And he has gained victory.
(CHORUS)
Then let’s go forth, bravely press on.
Advancing truth be our light.
Thus says Jehovah: ‘I’ll strengthen and help you;
Battle for truth and for right.’
Jehovah’s Happy People
Song 57
Jehovah’s Happy People
(Psalm 89:15)
1. Happy are all those who the joyful shouting know,
To whom the truth you show, to whom your blessings flow.
For they will ever walk in the brightness of your face;
Happiness they find as each serves in his place.
(Chorus)
2. Satan and his legions are pressing all around,
So let our works abound. Make earth with praise resound.
Jehovah has provided a refuge for the meek;
He will all those shield who his righteousness seek.
(Chorus)
3. May we not lose courage, though many turn away,
Though they the truth gainsay. We’ll watch and fight and pray,
For we must stand the test and keep our integrity;
Since our God is pleased, we can serve faithfully.
(CHORUS)
Your loving-kindness, O God, you express
To all who publicly your name now confess.
With your Word and spirit, the truth they discern,
Show faith by works and act on what they learn.
Jehovah, “the God of All Comfort”
Song 58
Jehovah, “the God of All Comfort”
(2 Corinthians 1:3-7)
1. Great indeed the comfort God supplies;
For us he has affection.
We must comfort others with his Word,
Under his Son’s direction.
2. Suff’ring and affliction now abound;
Of them we all are sharers.
But Jehovah God will warm our hearts,
Since we’re his witness bearers.
3. Blessed be the God who comfort gives;
We find it so assuring.
Yes, he will sustain and nourish us
If we keep on enduring.
4. Strength and peace of mind we all can have
As hardships we keep facing.
Christ our Lord and King taught us the truth:
God’s love is all-embracing.
Appreciating God’s Reminders
Song 59
Appreciating God’s Reminders
(Psalm 119)
1. Happy are those heeding God’s reminders,
Who search for him with all the heart,
Who his statutes carry out so promptly
And from his laws do not depart.
God’s commandments they appreciate,
And his loving-kindness they relate.
For his laws they manifest a fondness,
For on him they have learned to wait.
2. Wondrous is Jehovah’s loving-kindness;
It reaches far beyond the skies!
His judicial rulings do preserve us,
Though all the proud smear us with lies.
Those who love God’s law have perfect peace;
Never will their blessedness decrease.
Just as one exults when finding great spoil,
Our joy in God’s Word will increase.
3. May our pleadings come before Jehovah
That we his Word may understand.
May he hear our pray’r and grant us favor
And rescue us with his strong hand.
May our hearts to God keep ever true,
That what he says we may always do.
Loyal, righteous is our God, Jehovah.
Daily, our strength he does renew.
God’s Kingdom of a Thousand Years
Song 60
God’s Kingdom of a Thousand Years
(Revelation 20:4-6)
1. God has decreed a thousand years of justice.
The time has come for his dear Son to rule mankind.
With him enthroned will reign twelve times twelve thousand.
To serve as kings and priests with Christ, they’ll be assigned.
2. Kindly disposed t’ward all imperfect humans,
In sin-removing work with Christ they will rejoice.
All earth will be a paradise of pleasure.
In praise to God all ransomed men will lift the voice.
3. One thousand years, the Kingdom by Christ Jesus!
With eyes of faith, we now behold the wondrous scene:
Dead ones arise and learn of God’s requirements.
A judgment day in righteousness, yes, it will mean.
4. So let us all put forth our best endeavor;
Keep on the watch, for soon will dawn the glorious day.
Strong and courageous, may we act most wisely,
Inviting all to call on God without delay.
“I Am Jehovah”!
Song 61
“I Am Jehovah”!
(Isaiah 42:8)
1. Hear now, the kings of pagan empires
Ignore Jehovah, God Most High.
They choose not to recognize his sov’reignty,
And his mighty power they defy.
But who was the One that overthrew their hosts,
That they perished ignominiously?
Yes, whose was the arm that silenced all their boasts
And gave his chosen people victory?
(Chorus)
2. See now the pow’rs of earth combining
In counsel ’gainst Jehovah’s Son!
Yet fear seizes hold upon their mighty men,
While the poor of earth in anguish groan.
Ah! Who will destroy the proud oppressor’s yoke
And deliver all the meek of the earth?
And who will establish them in righteousness
And turn their sorrow into songs of mirth?
(CHORUS)
I am the Lord; there is no other.
I am the Lord; Jehovah is my name.
I’ve set my King upon my holy mountain;
Bow to his rule! My Son begins his reign.
Happy, the Merciful!
Song 62
Happy, the Merciful!
(Matthew 5:7)
1. How happy are the merciful!
In God’s eyes they are beautiful.
They tell to all who love the right
That God in mercy takes delight.
At Calv’ry mercy God displayed,
Provision for our ransom made.
He offers mercy to the meek
Because he knows our frame is weak.
2. Those merciful like God are blest;
Through sins forgiven they have rest.
They benefit by mercy shown
Since Christ appeared before God’s throne.
This mercy they would gladly share
By preaching God’s Word ev’rywhere,
By telling men: Be of good cheer
Because the Kingdom now is here.
3. The merciful need have no dread
When up before God’s judgment led;
For mercy he’ll cause them to know,
Since they, like him, do mercy show.
O merciful may we e’er be
And show that tender quality
By using each occasion giv’n
To imitate our God in heav’n.
(POSTLUDE)
How happy are the merciful!
In God’s eyes truly beautiful.
Let the Light Shine
Song 63
Let the Light Shine
(Matthew 5:16)
1. God has now commanded
That there should be light
Banishing the darkness
Of mankind’s long night.
From God’s holy temple,
Lightnings flash and shine
That we may be guided
By his light divine.
2. With the Kingdom message,
We go forth to spread
Comfort for the mourners,
Hope for e’en their dead.
All our strength to witness
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