A Reading: NAME and FORTRESS

The reading that follows was assembled to go between two feature songs this week: the first is "Your Name" by Paul Baloche and Glen Pakiam - a great new song from Paul's new release, "A Greater Song" - a recording chock full of content-laden lyrics:

As morning dawns and evening fades,
You inspire songs of praise
That rise from earth to touch Your heart
And glorify Your Name.

Your Name is a strong and mighty tower,
Your Name is a shelter like no other,
Your Name, let the nations sing it louder,
'Cause nothing has the power to save
But Your Name.

The Lyrics and Charts are on Paul's website, but not an mp3 - but there is a chance to listen to "What can I do?", another fine selection from "A Greater Song".

The song to follow the reading is "A Mighty Fortress is our God".

LEADER Come, let us tell of the Lord’s greatness; let us exalt his name together.

ALL He has paid a full ransom for his people.He has guaranteed his covenant forever.What a holy, awe-inspiring name he has!

LEADER The Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me;I will protect those who trust in my name”.

ALL Those who know your name trust in you,for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you.

LEADER Jesus is the one referred to in the Scriptures:‘The stone that you builders rejectedhas now become the cornerstone.

ALL We who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidenceas we hold to the hope that lies before us –a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls.

LEADER God is our refuge and strength,always ready to help in times of trouble.

ALL The Lord of Heaven is here among us; God is our fortress.

From Psalm 34:3, 111:9, 91:14, 9:10, Acts 4:9-11, Hebrews 6:18-19, Psalm 46:1, 11 (NLT)