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One Way Home
by Mississippi Mass Choir
Mighty Men's Choir
One way, one way home
It's found in
Jesus, Jesus alone
One way, one way home
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Well, I heard it’s been said that all roads lead to Rome
One way, one way home
But to the house of many mansions only one way home
One way, one way home
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One day the clouds will roll back like the sea
One way, one way home
We'll see King Jesus
We'll see King Jesus
We'll see King Jesus and shout for the victory
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One way, one way home
It's found in
Jesus, Jesus alone
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Jesus
Jesus alone
Rev. Cozette Thomas
Mighty Men's Choir
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Rev. Cozette Thomas
Leader: In the midst of celebration, we are also in sorrow.
People: Lord, hear our cries.
Leader: For all those who have given their lives so that we may have our freedom,
People: Lord, hear our cries.
Leader: For all those who struggle and strive against great difficulties,
People: Lord, hear our cries.
Leader: We praise God who has blessed us with freedom and peace.
People: Let our lives be a blessing to others as we serve God in this world. AMEN.
Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #75
Mighty Men's Choir
Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee,
God of glory, Lord of love;
Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee,
Opening to the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness;
Drive the dark of doubt away;
Giver of immortal gladness,
Fill us with the light of day!
All Thy works with joy surround Thee,
Earth and heaven reflect Thy rays,
Stars and angels sing around Thee,
Center of unbroken praise;
Field and forest, vale and mountain,
Flowery meadow, flashing sea,
Chanting bird and flowing fountain,
Call us to rejoice in Thee.
Thou art giving and forgiving,
Ever blessing, ever blest,
Well-spring of the joy of living,
Ocean-depth of happy rest!
Thou are Father, Christ our brother,
All who live in love are Thine;
Teach us how to love each other,
Lift us to the joy divine.
Mortals join the mighty chorus,
Which the morning stars began;
Father love is reigning o’er us,
Brother love binds man to man.
Ever singing, march we onward,
Victors in the midst of strife;
Joyful music leads us sunward
In the triumph song of life.
Amen.
Rev. Christopher Bonner
Don't Do It Without Me
by Bishop Paul Morton
Mighty Men's Choir​​​​
Lord, whatever you're doing in this season
Please, don't do it
without me
Don't do it without me
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Lord, if you're healing
Healing in the season
Please don't do it
without me
Don't do it without me
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Lord, if you're blessing
Blessing in the season
Please don't do it
without me
Don't do it without me
Pastor William H. Lamar IV
Welcome to Metropolitan
Mighty Men's Choir
In this house, you'll find love
In this house, you'll find peace,
In this house, you'll find overwhelming joy,
A strong foundation, an historic legacy,
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Welcome to Metropolitan
Welcome to Metropolitan
Welcome to Metropolitan AME
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Love, Peace, Joy, God's got it here for you
Love, Peace, Joy, God's got it here for you
Love, Peace, Joy, God's got it here for you
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Welcome
Welcome
Welcome
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Welcome to Metropolitan
Welcome to Metropolitan
Welcome to Metropolitan
Welcome to Metropolitan AME
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Quincy Muse
Luke 8: 26-34 NRSVue
Then they arrived at the region of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. As he stepped out on shore, a man from the city who had demons met him. For a long time he had not worn any clothes, and he did not live in a house but in the tombs. When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before him, shouting, “What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg you, do not torment me,” for Jesus had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. (For many times it had seized him; he was kept under guard and bound with chains and shackles, but he would break the bonds and be driven by the demon into the wilds.) Jesus then asked him, “What is your name?” He said, “Legion,” for many demons had entered him. They begged him not to order them to go back into the abyss.
Now there on the hillside a large herd of swine was feeding, and the demons begged Jesus to let them enter these. So he gave them permission. Then the demons came out of the man and entered the swine, and the herd stampeded down the steep bank into the lake and was drowned.
When the swineherds saw what had happened, they ran off and told it in the city and in the country.
Joy
by Georgia Mass Choir
Mighty Men's Choir
Joy, joy, God's great joy
Joy, joy, down in my soul
Oh, sweet, beautiful, soul saving joy
Oh, joy, joy in my soul
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Early in the morning,
before the break of day
I asked the Lord to make me whole
He holds me and the Lord keeps me
Oh, joy, joy in my soul
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Joy, joy, God's great joy
Joy, joy, down in my soul
Oh, sweet, beautiful, soul saving joy
Oh, joy, joy in my soul
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When I get weak
And I can't go on
I feel all my hope,
All my joy is gone
Late in the midnight hour,
I talk to my God
And He gives me joy in my soul
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Oh joy, joy in my soul
Oh joy
The Savior’s joy
My Savior’s joy
The lily of the valley, joy
Alpha and Omega, joy
In the midnight hour, joy
He gives me strength and power, joy
I know that He is able, joy
Pastor William H. Lamar IV
Pastor William H. Lamar IV
Pastor William H. Lamar IV