If You Love the Lord...

I just purchased another CD by Keith Green. Most of the songs I hadn't heard since the early 80s. The one entitled "If You Love the Lord" really ministered to my heart this morning and I thought I would share the lyrics. It's a very simple song.If you love the lord, you will love his will for you.Instead of questions why, there’ll be praise for all he brings you through.And if you love the lord, you will love his holy commands.Delight yourself in them, and everything you do will surely stand.We are his workmanship, created for good works in Christ.He calls us to offer up ourselves a living sacrifice.Well if you love the lord, his discipline you won’t despise.Cause it will prove to you, that you’re a child in his eyes.And if you love the lord, you’ll seek his face with all your heart.And even when you’re old, from his holy place you won’t depart.We are his workmanship, created for good works in Christ.He calls us to offer up ourselves a living sacrifice.We are his workmanship, created for good works in Christ.He calls us to offer up ourselves a living sacrifice.­We are his workmanship, created for good works in Christ.He calls us to offer up ourselves a living sacrifice.We are his workmanship, created for good works in Christ.He calls us to offer up ourselves a living sacrifice.­.

Hi habakkuk3...!I really enjoy the late Keith Green's music. That is a great song! Keith Green's music incorporated a message and passion that is very rare in today's music. By the way, have you read the Keith Green's biography (written by his wife, Melody Green, and David Hazard). It is an incredible book -- and will stir your heart! You can purchase the book through many online booksellers, or directly from their ministry:http://www.lastdaysministries.org :-)

Thanks Brother,Yes, what a precious Brother Keith Green was. Leonard Ravenhill was his pastor and I used to get the Last Days Newsletter back before Keith died in 1982. I still frequent Melody's site on occasion. Keith Green's autiobiography is one of my favorite books.His music continues to speak to my heart. What an awesome God we serve. :-DHere's another song I'm stuck on today by Keith Green entitled "Only by Following Jesus."Hallelujah, God’s been talking to ya,You can be what you’re meant to be,But only by following jesus.The kingdom come now,The devil is on the run now,And you can live for eternity,But only by following jesus.Know where you’re heading,Cause it gets so upsetting,When your friends let you down,And there ain’t no love around.Look straight ahead now,And learn what Jesus said,He would never forsake you.The time is short now.You’ve got to give him a good report now.And start living accordingly.But only by following Jesus.It’s getting hard now,You gotta start in your own backyard now.But it will be coming more easily.But only by following Jesus.Know where you’re heading,Cause there’ll be no regretting.When you walk in that place,And see the glory on His face.Look straight ahead now,Remember what Jesus said,How he would come back for you.The world is dying,And you’ve been getting so tired of trying,But you’ll be finding a remedy,Only by following jesus.The time is coming,When those on earth will be hiding and running,From the lamb of eternity,Cause they weren’t following jesus.No, no, they weren’t following jesus.No, no, they weren’t following, they weren’t following,They weren’t following jesus.Hallelujah, the lord of heaven’s been talking to ya.Hallelujah, the lord of heaven’s been talking to ya.