Sermons In Song Album Liner Notes

The Beatitudes
Music by John F. Wilson
Text from Matthew 5, adapted by John F. Wilson

And seeing the multitudes, Jesus went up into a mountain.
And when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
and he opened his mouth and taught them, saying –

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, theirs is the kingdom.
Blessed are the sorrowing, for they shall find joy.
Blessed are the meek, for all the earth they inherit.
Blessed are the hungry for truth.
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart; they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, God calls them His children.
Blessed are all these by our God!
Blessed are the people who are persecuted for righteousness;
theirs is the kingdom of heaven for ever.
Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you;
great is your reward in heaven."
(Repeat x1)

Blessed are all these by our God.

Mother's New Year Gift
Music by John F. Wilson
Words by Mary Baker Eddy

Father-Mother God, loving me,
Guard me when I sleep;
Guide my little feet up to Thee.

Father-Mother good, lovingly Thee I seek,
Patient, meek, In the way Thou hast,
Be it slow or fast, Up to Thee.

It Matters Not
Music by John F. Wilson
Words by Mary Baker Eddy

It matters not what be thy lot, so Love doth guide
For storm or shine, pure peace is thine what e’er betide.
And of these stones or tyrants’ thrones, God able is
To raise up seed in thought and deed to faithful His
Aye, darkling sense, arise, go hence! Our God is good.
False fears are foes truth tatters those when understood
Love looseth thee and lifteth me ayont hate’s thrall
There Life is light and wisdom might and God is All
The centuries break, the earth-bound wake, God’s glorified!
Who doth His will His likeness still is satisfied.

Rest
Music by John F. Wilson
Words by Rosa M. Turner

O lean on God, whose care is all-sustaining;
O rest in Him whose arms enfold thee round.
Abide in peace, all heavenly comfort gaining
From Love divine, wherein all joy is found.

O lean on Love, if hatred rise around thee,
When all thy way seems desolate and dim;
No foe can harm, no enemy confound thee.
No arrow wounds the heart that leans on Him.

Leaning on Him, whose wisdom cannot fail thee,
Thy heart shall find, as birds their quiet nest,
Sweet place of safety where no fears assail thee;
Love's secret place of peace where all may rest.

God Loves Me
Music and Lyrics by John F. Wilson

God is with me in the day,
in my work and in my play.
God is with me in the night,
I am always in His sight.
Yes, God does love me; yes, God does love me;
yes, God does love me, I know that that is true

If I pray to Him aright,
He will make my pathway bright.
If I put my trust in good,
I will have my daily food.
Yes, God does love me; yes, God does love me;
yes, God does love me, I know that that is true

Extempore
Music by John F. Wilson
Words from a poem by Mary Baker Eddy

I
O blessings infinite!
O glad New Year!
Sweet sign and substance
Of God's presence here.

II
Give us not only angels' songs,
But Science vast, to which belongs
The tongue of angels
And the song of songs.

As the Robin Greets the Spring
Music by John F. Wilson
Words from the Christian Science Sentinel

As the robin greets the spring,
So does every morning bring
Thoughts of joy to make me sing
Thanks for Love’s providing.

God is caring for us all,
Every creature, great and small.
He who marks the sparrow’s fall
Is our pathway guiding.

I will follow Him each day
As He gently leads the way.
I will listen and obey,
Safe in Love abiding.

Thy Kingdom Come
Music by John F. Wilson, based on a tune by Y.H. Wong
Words by Mary Baker Eddy

“Thy Kingdom come;” let the reign of divine Truth, Life and Love be established in me,
and rule out of me all sin; and may Thy Word enrich the affections of all mankind, and govern them!

Love's Leading
Music by John F. Wilson
Lyrics by Robert Ellis Key

Since Love bids you journey, the way must be clear,
Truth’s glory shall guide you, its presence be near.
No fear shall assail you, no evil dismay,
Since Love bids you journey; good goes all the way!

Since Love bids you journey, joy goes all the way;
No moment shall weary, no thought go astray.
Your labour is fruitful, your efforts are blessed,
Since Love bids you journey at Spirit’s behest!

Since Love bids you journey, the road is not long;
Each moment is joyous, and fragrant with song.
The desolate hear you, and joyfully say –
"It was Love brought you hither to help us today!"

Don't Teach the Children to Hate
Words and Music by John F. Wilson

It really isn’t right to teach a child to hate,
It really isn’t right to teach a child to fear.
It really isn’t right to teach a child such evil.
It really isn’t right to teach a child to kill.

Jesus taught the children
that we should love each other.
Jesus taught us all that loving is blessed.
Jesus taught the children
that we should be peacemakers.
Jesus’ words are meant to be with us still.

So let us promise not to teach a child to hate.
So let us promise not to teach a child to fear.
So let us promise not to give a home to evil.
So shall we all fulfill our Father’s request.

Soul's Art Healing You
Music by John F. Wilson
Lyrics by Godfrey John

Along broad brushstrokes Soul erases pain;
Along your waiting stirs Her artistry.
And you are hushed to see Soul’s likeness gain;
And you are whole to prove Her mastery.

Along your listening melts the voice of sin;
Along Soul’s art you breathe the gospel air.
And Soul paints purity and health as one,
And She reveals your lovely likeness there.

Along broad brushstrokes Soul erases pain;
Along your waiting stirs Her artistry.

O'er Waiting Harpstrings
Music by John F. Wilson
Words by Mary Baker Eddy

O'er waiting harpstrings of the mind
There sweeps a strain,
Low, sad, and sweet, whose measures bind
The power of pain,

And wake a white-winged angel throng
Of thoughts, illumed
By faith, and breathed in raptured song,
With love perfumed.

Then His unveiled, sweet mercies show
Life's burdens light.
I kiss the cross, and wake to know
A world more bright.

And o'er earth's troubled, angry sea
I see Christ walk,
And come to me, and tenderly,
Divinely talk.

Thus Truth engrounds me on the rock,
Upon Life's shore,
'Gainst which the winds and waves can shock,
Oh, nevermore!

From tired joy and grief afar,
And nearer Thee,-
Father, where Thine own children are,
I love to be.

My prayer, some daily good to do
To Thine, for Thee;
An offering pure of Love, whereto
God leadeth me.

Words used courtesy of The Mary Baker Eddy Collection

Because I Have Loved God's Law
Music by John F. Wilson
Lyrics by Peter J. Henniker-Heaton

Because I have loved God's law,
God's law will protect me.
Deep in my heart I desire it,
So it will direct me.

Even though I stray from the path,
It will not reject me.
Far through the rocks and the briers it will seek me
And home to the fold will collect me.

Because I have loved God's law,
God's law will protect me.

Christmas Gifts
Music by John F. Wilson
Words by Neal Stanford

What are the gifts that I can bring
This Christmas Day, unto our King?
The wise men's gifts of long ago were
Gold and frankincense and myrrh.
Why not these very gifts of old –
Sweet perfume, oil and pure gold?

I’ll bring to Christ, my Comforter,
A pure and golden character.
I’ll bring to him, as Christians should,
The perfume of deep gratitude.
And lay before him lovingly
The oil of heavenly charity.

These are the gifts that I can bring,
This Christmas Day, unto our King.
These are the gifts that I shall bring,
On Christmas Day unto our King!