What a wonderful time in the Lord we had at last weekend’s New Life Bible Conference, sponsored by New Life Fellowship Church, which meets in the northern Chicago suburb of Vernon Hills, IL. The theme was “In Christ Alone: The supremacy of Christ in the book of Hebrews”. The worship, the Christian fellowship and, most of all, the word of God preached by Anthony Carter, Thabiti Anyabwile, Hensworth Jonas and Stephen Love, truly blessed our souls. Next year’s conference will be held June 23-26, 2011, so put it on your calendar now and, if possible, try to join us here in Chicagoland for a glorious time in the Lord. Below is a video “slideshow” put together by Anthony Carter to give you some idea of what a great time was had by all.
“Get Away, Jordan” by Dorothy Love Coates (1928-2002)
Get away, Jordan! Get away, O chilly Jordan! Get away, Jordan! Yes, I want to cross over to see my Lord!
I promised the Lord if He would set me free… Yes, I want to cross over to see my Lord. I’d go until I find out what the end might be… Yes, I want to cross over to see my Lord.
One day, one day I was walking along… Yes, I want to cross over to see my Lord. You know I heard a voice, but I saw no one… Yes, I want to cross over to see my Lord.
You know the voice I heard sounded so sweet… Yes, I want to cross over to see my Lord. It came down from my head to the soul of my feet… Yes, I want to cross over to see my Lord.
Get away, Jordan! Get away, O chilly Jordan! Get away, Jordan! Yes, I want to cross over to see my Lord!
You know, one of these mornings—it won’t be long… Yes, I want to cross over to see my Lord. You gonna look for me, child, and I’ll be gone… Yes, I want to cross over to see my Lord.
A few more risings and setting of the sun… Yes, I want to cross over to see my Lord. This ol’ battle be fought, the victory won… Yes, I want to cross over to see my Lord.
You know the friends that I used to love so dear… Yes, I want to cross over to see my Lord. They’ve gone on to Glory and left me down here… Yes, I want to cross over to see my Lord.
When my feet get cold, my eyes are shut, My body been chilled by the hands of death, Tongue glued to the roof of my mouth, Hands are folded across my breast, You don’t have to worry ’bout the way I fare, God Almighty done told me He’d be right there. Lift me on His mighty wings of love, Carry my soul to the heavens up above. Jordan may be deep and wide, But I told mother I’d see her on the other side.
Get away, Jordan! Get away, O chilly Jordan! Get away, Jordan! Yes, I want to cross over to see my Lord!
As we come to the close of another Father’s Day, I want to link to this YouTube video (audio, actually) of The Famous Davis Sisters singing an arrangement of the Gospel song, “He’ll Understand, and Say ‘Well Done’”, by Lucie E. Campbell. This happens to be the song I sang as a solo at my great-grandfather’s funeral in 1989. I sang it straight but, in this recording, the Davis Sisters, led by big sister Ruth Davis, turn this simple song into a rollicking Gospel number.
I hope the song encourages you. Remember, when our Lord returns, if we’ve been faithful, we’ll hear these words: “Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master” (Matthew 25:21, 23).
“By the grace of God I am what I am” (1 Corinthians 15:10). Born to an unwed teenaged mother and raised by my great-grandparents, as a teenager, God sovereignly shined in my soul, giving “the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ” (2 Corinthians 4:6), and I was born again. I’m a professional musician, music educator and preacher of the gospel. I’ve also been richly blessed with a wonderful wife and two sons, for which I am most grateful.
A debtor to mercy alone, Of covenant mercy I sing; Nor fear, with Thy righteousness on, My person and offering to bring. The terrors of law and of God With me can have nothing to do; My Savior's obedience and blood Hide all my transgressions from view.
The work which His goodness began, The arm of His strength will complete; His promise is yea and amen, And never was forfeited yet. Things future, nor things that are now, Nor all things below nor above Can make Him His purpose forego, Or sever my soul from His love.
My name from the palms of His hands Eternity will not erase; Impressed on His heart it remains In marks of indelible grace. Yes, I to the end shall endure, As sure as the earnest is given. More happy, but not more secure, The glorified spirits in heaven.
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