Behold The Lamb

Last weekend I had the blessing of going on a weekend men's retreat with the men and teenage boys from our church. The retreat was entitled, "Lord, Teach us to pray." It was a great time and very helpful for all of us involved. I intend to write about one of the topics this week now that my schedule is getting back to normal, but I wanted to make this short one since it is the first day of June.

During our times of singing, one of our church's elders encouraged us to memorize hymns during our times of family devotions. We are going to try to memorize one a month as a family and would like to encourage you to do it with us. The one we chose for this month is probably not familiar to most of you since it is fairly new. It is entitled, "Behold the Lamb" by Mark Altrogge from Sovereign Grace Music. Sovereign Grace has put out some great music. They are very careful with the lyrics to make sure they are doctrinally correct. Be sure to check out their other music.

Below are the words and a link to the tune if you would like to learn it with us.

http://www.sovereigngraceministries.org/Media/SongSamples/PlaySongSample.aspx?fn=M4115-06-51-Sample.mp3&ShowBuyIcon=false

Behold the Lamb

Words and music by Mark Altrogge
As recorded on King of GraceLyrics

Behold the Lamb
Silent before His accusers
As thorns are pressed into His brow
They lift Him up
Oh see the spikes that hold Him
Redeeming blood flows down
But look again
The cross stands empty now
And He is risen

Behold the Lamb
See Him crowned with glory
Behold the Lamb
Cast your crowns before Him
Crying Holy Holy is the Lamb

Behold the Lamb
Carrying all our transgressions
He freely takes our place
Endures the lash
The mocking and the laughter
Of those He dies to save
But look again
The cross stands empty now
And He is risen

Behold the Lamb
See Him crowned with glory
Behold the Lamb
Cast your crowns before Him
Crying Holy Holy is the Lamb

© 2000 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI).

Next month Caleb wants to do the great old hymn "Low in the Grave He Lay"

http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/i/lintgrav.htm

He loves to belt out, "Up from the grave He arose, With a mighty triumph o’er His foes!" It is quite a sight to seem him in action.

The Lord is good!