A Pilgrim’s Journey

This song started as a poem in my journal in September 2021 as an encouragement for myself to keep persevering. I was feeling discouraged and needed to remind myself to journey on despite fruitless circumstances . May it bring encouragement to you too to be faithful in your journey of faith.

A Pilgrim’s Journey

My child, keep to the narrow road 

Keep to the road of righteousness

Keep walking though it may be dreary 

Jesus walked before you, walks with you 

My child, listen to my whisper 

Seek not the pleasures of this world

Nor turn your head to shiny glitter 

Pilgrims walk by faith and not by sight 

Chorus 1 

My child, come know my name

Know my thoughts and plans for you 

Are good and true, the father’s delight 

They will steer you, pilgrims to the light 

My child, bear fruits of righteousness 

Fruits that delights your Father’s eyes

He will guide, strengthen and lead the way 

Fill you with joy that He will provides

Chorus 2 :

My child, come know my name 

Know my thoughts and plans for you

Are good and true, the father’s delight

They will steer you, pilgrims to the light

Journey on, faithful one, journey on

If Not for God’s Grace

On 12 April, Sis Ming Li asked me if I would like to try composing the 30th anniversary song. My first instinct was to reply her: “Must have creativity in order to achieve this” But subsequently she replied me simply: “It is by the Holy Spirit’s leading and prompting.”

This sentence reminds me that hymn creation needs to be inspired by the Holy Spirit; talent and creativity alone are not enough. The next morning, during my devotions, I prayed to God: “Oh Lord, if you want me to compose this song, please give me your anointing and guidance.” Miraculously, after about half an hour, a tune that I’ve never heard before popped into my mind. Driven by surprise and curiosity, I picked up the harp and played the tune, and then wrote down the notation for the song. Excitedly, I started to fill in the lyrics. At this time, four words appeared in my mind— “If not for God’s grace”. I started to fill in the lyrics beginning with these four characters, and even used it as the song title. Little did I know, I wrote a poem in one morning. For someone who doesn’t understand music theory, to be able to compose a poem in such a short period of time, I can’t think of any other better reason than a miracle!

God used me to write songs when I was weak in spirit and faith; my heart was once again moved by the love of the Lord. However, due to my inferiority complex, I felt that the song wasn’t suitable to be sang in the congregation. Hence I did not hand over my song to Pastor Shu Mei. Only until the end of May, under the encouragement and guidance of Pastor Shu Mei, I revised and wrote the lyrics for the poem, and submitted it on the 12th of June, exactly two months after I was given this request.

 I give thanks to the Lord for not giving up on me even though I am lazy and feeble. He still gave me this amazing grace to write this song during the circuit breaker period. May the Lord grant me a humble, teachable and grateful heart to obey and serve Him, with the confidence to rely on Him even in adversity. May all glory be to God the Father who loves me, knows me and helps me, Amen!

If Not for God’s Grace

If not for God’s grace, how can I gain strength?

If not for God’s grace, how can I have peace and joy?

Thank you Lord for your support and care, leading the way and never giving up

Help me to humble myself, to rely on your grace

And to walk with the Lord all the days of my life

If not for God’s grace, how can the church be established? 

If not for God’s grace, how can the believers be united in spirit?

If not for God’s grace, how can we worship together?

If not for God’s grace, how can we praise in unison?

Thank the Lord for His mercy and love, for leading us to walk in the Lord’s love

Renew our heart so that we can humbly commit ourselves to glorify the Lord’s name forever.

Relying on the grace of the Lord, we will honour the will of the Lord

Relying on the grace of the Lord, we will spread the gospel

Relying on the grace of the Lord, we are of one heart and mind

Thank the Lord for your grace, all glory be to you

若非主恩

若非主恩  怎能来到主前
若非主恩  怎能罪得赦免
若非主恩  怎能得着能力
若非主恩  怎能平安喜乐

感谢主手  扶持看顾
一路引领  不离不弃
助我谦卑  靠主的恩典
一生与主同行

若非主恩  教会怎能建立
若非主恩  信徒怎能同心
若非主恩  怎能同来敬拜
若非主恩  怎能齐声赞美

感谢主的  怜悯与慈爱
引领我们  行在主爱里
更新我们 能虚心委身
一生高举主名

倚靠主恩  我们尊主旨意
倚靠主恩  我们传扬福音
倚靠主恩  我们同心合一
感谢主恩  荣耀都归于祢

A Youthful Prayer

‘A Youthful Prayer’ is what it means, that acknowledges how far God has brought our church and our vision to be a light that ministers to the community we are in. There is also a part that calls for God’s help and our constant need for His grace in our lives, showing how we will continue walking with God and relying on Him for everything we may need.

A Youthful Prayer

We, a humble church so small,

A flicker in the dark.

By faith, we have come so far,

And now we stand this tall.

But now, wherein lies my heart?

Success and pride is my goal

O Lord, I am only dust

I pray, please bring me low 

Pre-chorus

Cleanse us deeply, and fill us up

With Your Spirit, 

In faith, now we are 

Chorus 1

Walking with You, O Lord

Bearing fruit for You, O Lord

My heart and my hands, I give You my all

Help us walk with You, O Lord

Dear God, of heaven and of earth,

Your power knows no bounds

By grace, we have felt Your love,

Praise for You resounds

(Chorus 1)

Bridge

What shall I say,

When I’m in Your grace

Save me from my sin,

For I have unclean lips!

Chorus 2

So sanctify us now, O Lord

Make us more like You, O Lord

My heart and my hands, I give You my all

Sanctify us now, O Lord

Sanctify us now, O Lord

Sanctify us now, O Lord

Outro 

We, a radiant church so bright, 

Let the gospel be alive!

Journey of Faith

‘Journey of Faith’ defines the past, present and future of Hebron. Starting out small with only a handful of passionate youths that wanted to serve and worship God together. 50 years later, we are where currently are only due to having faith and trusting in God’s guidance for us. It’s also a prayer where we ask of God to continue guiding us along the way as we do His will. The ending of the song is a dream into the future where the next generation of Hebronites will continue on God’s vision and plans for us.

Journey of Faith

Starting out small with our hearts ablaze

A handful of kids singing songs of praise

God gave us this place to call our own

You planted us here, to make Your name known.

Chorus

Lord, keep the gospel alive in us

Fill us with Your will, we trust

Let us make our walk worthy of You

Let us bear fruit in good work for You

Fifty years flown before we know,

You guided each step and the way to go

You hold us in the palm of Your hand
All we needed was faith, and to trust in Your plan

Chorus

Lord, keep the gospel alive in us

Fill us with Your will, we trust

Let us make our walk worthy of You

Let us bear fruit in good work for You

Bridge

Show us the way

Guide us we pray

As we do Your will

You’re guiding us still

Chorus

Lord, keep the gospel alive in us

Fill us with Your will, we trust

Let us make our walk worthy of You

Let us bear fruit in good work for You

A new generation will lead the way

Lord, give us Your Vision and show us, we pray

Our journey of faith has still just begun

Lord, show us the way and keep us as one