Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Song of the Week (07.15.09)

By: Johnny Coggin

This is Round 2 of The Outliers, folks... only this time, we've got a FREE download (with permission from the band).

The Song of the Week is The Outliers' version of Come Ye Sinners (click link to play, or right-click and "save" to download). It's an upbeat, bluesy rock tune with a wide-open invitation for all sinners everywhere to "come to Jesus Christ and buy (without money)." Personally, I love the organ sounds, the tight vocal harmonies, and the rippin' guitar work throughout. But hey, that's me.

The Outliers will be serving us in our worship services at Grace Evan this Sunday (July 19), singing the Call to Worship and an Offertory before the sermon.

I mentioned this previously, but I'll say it again: Note that all proceeds received from this CD will go to three missions: Lagniappe Presbyterian Church (pastored by Jean Larroux in Bay St. Louis, MS), Christ Presbyterian Church (a recent church plant in Oakland, TN), and Palmer Home for Children (Columbus, MS).

Plus, they're only $10. Pick up a copy at the Grace Media kiosk this Sunday, or get it online. You'll be glad you did.

Come Ye Sinners
music by Luke Smith
words by Joseph Hart, 1759

Come, ye sinners, poor and wretched,
Weak and wounded, sick and sore;
Jesus, ready, stands to save you,
Full of pity, joined with power.
He is able, He is able;
He is willing; doubt no more.

Come ye needy, come, and welcome,
God's free bounty glorify;
True belief and true repentance,
Every grace that brings you nigh.
Without money, without money
Come to Jesus Christ and buy.

Come, ye weary, heavy laden,
Bruised and broken by the fall;
If you tarry 'til you're better,
You will never come at all.
Not the righteous, not the righteous;
Sinners Jesus came to call.

Lo! The Incarnate God, ascended;
Pleads the merit of His blood.
Venture on Him; venture wholly,
Let no other trust intrude.
None but Jesus, none but Jesus
Can do helpless sinners good.