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AcaDisc #22- Perfect Peace by Keith Lancaster and Acappella

Original Release:1984 Clifty Records
Not currently available
Producer: Keith Lancaster
Engineer: Dan Knowles
Recording and Remixing Studio: Clifty Studios- Paris, TN
Members: Ron McCommas - Bass
                 Gary Yeager - Baritone
                 Jeff Martin - Tenor
                 Keith Lancaster - Lead

Song List

The Spacious Firmament on High
There is a Fountain
Hallelujah! What a Savior!
The Lord's My Shepherd/The Lord My Shepherd Is
Peace, Perfect Peace
It May Be At Morn
Christ We Do All Adore Thee
How Firm A Foundation
Nearer, Still Nearer
When Peace Like a River

The Spacious Firmament on High

Words: Joseph Addison (1712)
Music: Haydn
Lead: Keith Lancaster

Lyrics:

The spacious firmament on high,
With all the blue ethereal sky,
And spangled heavens, a shining frame
Their great Original proclaim.
The unwearied sun, from day to day,
Does his Creator's powers display,
And publishes to every land
The work of an Almighty Hand.

Soon as the evening shades prevail
The moon takes up the wondrous tale,
And nightly to the listening earth
Repeats the story of her birth;
While all the stars that round her burn
And all the planets in their turn,
Confirm the tidings as they roll,
And spread the truth from pole to pole.

What though in solemn silence all
Move round the dark terrestrial ball?
What though no real voice nor sound
Amid the radiant orbs be found?
In reason's ear they all rejoice,
And utter forth a glorious voice,
Forever singing as they shine,
"The hand that made us is divine."

Scriptural Reference:

"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands."  Psalm 19:1

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There is a Fountain

Words: William Cowper in "Conyer’s Collection of Psalms and Hymns" (1772)  
Music: Mason 
This song also appeared on Acappella Southern by The Acappella Company and Communion by The Acappella Company.
Lead: Ron McCommas

Lyrics:

There is a fountain filled with blood drawn from Emmanuel's veins
And sinners plunged beneath that flood lose all their guilty stains
Lose all their guilty stains, lose all their guilty stains
And sinners plunged beneath that flood lose all their guilty stains

Dear dying Lamb, Thy precious blood shall never lose its power
Till all the ransomed church of God be saved, to sin no more
Be saved, to sin no more, be saved, to sin no more
Till all the ransomed church of God be saved, to sin no more

E'er since, by faith, I saw the stream Thy flowing wounds supply
Redeeming love has been my theme, and shall be till I die
And shall be till I die, and shall be till I die
Redeeming love has been my theme, and shall be till I die

Scriptural Reference:

"A fountain will be opened to the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, to cleanse them from sin and impurity." Zechariah 13:1

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Hallelujah! What a Savior!

Words and music: Phillip P. Bliss in International Lessons Monthly (1875)
This song also appeared on Acappella Melodies by The Acappella Company and Acappella Praise Service by The Acappella Company.
Lead: Keith Lancaster

Lyrics:

Man of Sorrows! what a name
For the Son of God, Who came
Ruined sinners to reclaim.
Hallelujah! What a Savior!

Bearing shame and scoffing rude,
In my place condemned He stood;
Sealed my pardon with His blood.
Hallelujah! What a Savior!

Guilty, vile, and helpless we;
Spotless Lamb of God was He;
"Full atonement!" can it be?
Hallelujah! What a Savior!

Lifted up was He to die;
"It is finished!" was His cry;
Now in heav'n exalted high.
Hallelujah! What a Savior!

When He comes, our glorious King,
All His ransomed home to bring (ransomed home to bring),
Then anew His song we'll sing:
Hallelujah! What a Savior!

Scriptural Reference:

"He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows." Isaiah 53:3

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The Lord's My Shepherd/The Lord My Shepherd Is

Words: Psalm 23
Words and music to "The Lord's My Shepherd": Francis Rous and Campbell (circa 1650)
Words to "The Lord My Shepherd Is": Issac Watts (1719)
Music to "The Lord My Shepherd Is": John S. Bach (1750)
Lead: Keith Lancaster

Lyrics:

The Lord's my Shephard, I'll not want
He makes me down to lie
In pastures green, He leadeth me
In pastures green, He leadeth me
The quiet waters by

My soul he doth restore again
And me to walk doth make
Within the paths of righteousness
Within the paths of righteousness
E'en for His own names sake

Yea, though I walk through death's dark vale
Yet will I fear no ill
For thou art with me, and thy rod
For thou art with me, and thy rod
And staff me comfort still.

My table thou has furnished
In presence of my foes;
My head thou dost with oil anoint
My head thou dost with oil anoint
And my cup overflows.

Goodness and mercy all my life
Shall surely follow me,
And in God's house for evermore
And in God's house for evermore
My dwelling-place shall be.

The Lord my Shepherd is,
I shall be well supplied.
Since He is mine and I am His,
What can I want beside?
What can I want beside?

He leads me to the place
Where heav'nly pasture grows,
Where living waters gently pass
And full salvation flows.
And full salvation flows.

If e'er I go astray,
He doth my soul reclaim
And guides me in His own right way
For His most holy name.
For His most holy name.

Scriptural Reference:

"The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.  He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.  Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.  You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.  Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever."  Psalm 23:1-6

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Peace, Perfect Peace

Words: Edward H. Bickersteth, Jr. (1875)
Music: George Thomas Caldbeck (1877)
Lead: Keith Lancaster

Lyrics:

Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin?
The blood of Jesus whispers peace within.

Peace, perfect peace, by thronging duties pressed?
To do the will of Jesus, this is rest.

Peace, perfect peace, with sorrows surging round?
On Jesus' bosom naught but calm is found.

Peace, perfect peace, with loved ones far away?
In Jesus' keeping we are safe, and they.

Peace, perfect peace, our future all unknown?
Jesus we know, and He is on the throne.

Peace, perfect peace, death shadowing us and ours?
Jesus has vanquished death and all its powers.

It is enough: earth's struggles soon shall cease,
And Jesus call us to heaven's perfect peace

Scriptural Reference:

"You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in You."  Isaiah 26:3

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It May Be At Morn

Words: H. L. Turner (circa 1878)
Music: James McGranahan (circa 1906)
This song also appeared on Acappella Praise Service by The Acappella Company.
Lead: Keith Lancaster

Lyrics:

It may be at morn, when the day is awaking
When sunlight through darkness and shadow is breaking
That Jesus will come in the fullness of glory
To receive from the world "His own."

Chorus:
O Lord Jesus, how long, how long
Ere we shout the glad song,
Christ returneth! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! Amen. Hallelujah! Amen

It may be at midday, it may be at twilight
It may be, per chance, that the blackness of midnight
Will burst into light in the blaze of His glory
When Jesus receives "His own."

Repeat Chorus

While its hosts cry Hosanna, from heaven descending
With glorified saints and the angels descending
With grace on His brow, like a halo of glory
Will Jesus receive "His own."

Repeat Chorus

Oh, joy! oh, delight! should we go without dying
No sickness, no sadness, no dread and no crying.
Caught up through the clouds with our Lord into glory
When Jesus receives "His own."

Repeat Chorus

Scriptural Reference:

"The Lord Himself will come down from heaven with the voice of the archangel, and with the trumpet call of God." 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

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Christ We Do All Adore Thee

Words and music: Theodore Dubois
Translation: Theodore Baker
This song also appeared as part of a melody on Acappella Melodies by The Acappella Company.
Lead: Jeff Martin

Lyrics:

Christ, we do all adore thee, and we do praise thee forever
Christ, we do all adore thee, and we do praise thee forever
For on the holy cross, hast thou the world from sin redeemeth
Christ, we do all adore thee, and we do praise thee forever

Christ, we do all adore thee

Scriptural Reference:

"He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit."  Galatians 3:14

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How Firm A Foundation

Words: John Rippon in A Selection of Hymns from the Best Authors (1787) (Attributed to John Keene, Kirkham, and George Keith)
Music: Traditional American melody.
Editor's Note: Gary Yeager sang all parts except Bass on this song.
Lead: Gary Yeager

Lyrics:

How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord,
Is laid for your faith in His excellent Word!
What more can He say than to you He hath said,
You, who unto Jesus for refuge have fled?

Fear not, I am with thee, O be not dismayed,
For I am thy God and will still give thee aid;
I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand
Upheld by My gracious, omnipotent hand.

When through the deep waters I cause thee to go,
The rivers of sorrow shall not overflow;
For I will be with thee, thy troubles to bless,
And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.

When through fiery trials thy pathways shall lie,
My grace, all sufficient, shall be thy supply;
The flame shall not hurt thee; I only design
Thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine.

The soul that on Jesus has leaned for repose,
I will not, I will not desert to its foes;
That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,
I'll never, no never, no never forsake.

Scriptural Reference:

"God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.'" Hebrews 13:5

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Nearer, Still Nearer

Words and music: Leila N. Morris (1898)
Lead: Jeff Martin 

Lyrics:

Nearer, still nearer, close to Thy heart,
Draw me, my Savior—so precious Thou art!
Fold me, oh, fold me close to Thy breast.
Shelter me safe in that "Haven of Rest;"
Shelter me safe in that "Haven of Rest."

Nearer, still nearer, nothing I bring,
Naught as an offr'ing to Jesus, my King;
Only my sinful, now contrite heart.
Grant me the cleansing Thy blood doth impart.
Grant me the cleansing Thy blood doth impart.

Nearer, still nearer, Lord, to be Thine!
Sin, with its follies, I gladly resign,
All of its pleasures, pomp and its pride,
Give me but Jesus, my Lord, crucified.
Give me but Jesus, my Lord, crucified.

Nearer, still nearer, while life shall last.
Till safe in glory my anchor is cast;
Through endless ages ever to be
Nearer, my Savior, still nearer to Thee;
Nearer, my Savior, still nearer to Thee!

Scriptural Reference:

"Who is he who will devote himself to be close to Me?" Jeremiah 30:21

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When Peace Like a River

Words: Horatio G. Spafford (1873)
Music: Philip P. Bliss (1876)
Editor's Note: Written after Spafford's financial wealth was destroyed in the Great Chicago Fire and his four daughters were killed in an Atlantic shipping collision.  He wrote the song while on a ship passing the site of his daughters' death.  Keith Lancaster sang most of the parts on the song.
Lead: Keith Lancaster

Lyrics:

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.

Chorus:
It is well, with my soul,
It is well, with my soul,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.

My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!
My sin, not in part but the whole,
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!

Repeat Chorus

And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
Even so, it is well with my soul.

Repeat Chorus

Scriptural Reference:

"Praise the Lord, O my soul." Psalm 146:1

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Special Thanks for Additions and/or Corrections to: Jeff Martin, Jonathan Paden, Craig Crumpton, Cyberhymnal, and The Lutheran Hymnal Online

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