Hidden Streams
Hidden Streams, Season One, is a devotion and study of the Psalms of Lament.
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Lamentations 3:1-33 Jeff Anderson sings "Great Is Thy Faithfulness"
09/19/2025
Lamentations 3:1-33 Jeff Anderson sings "Great Is Thy Faithfulness"
Chad tells us the story behind this timeless hymn, and we also look into the struggles of the great prophet Jeremiah. Jeff Anderson masterfully sings this wonderful hymn. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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Psalm 31 (our very first episode of Hidden Streams featuring Kris Winrich singing "Waiting for My Deliverance"
09/12/2025
Psalm 31 (our very first episode of Hidden Streams featuring Kris Winrich singing "Waiting for My Deliverance"
Waiting on God, Who alone is our only hope in this life and will safely guide us to be with Him for eternity. Kris Winrich sings this timeless Psalm of brokenness and hope. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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Jeremiah 18:18-23 Colin Heinrich sings "Hear Me, Lord"
09/05/2025
Jeremiah 18:18-23 Colin Heinrich sings "Hear Me, Lord"
This episode deals with the all too familiar situation known as "No good deed goes unpunished". The prophet Jeremiah was faithful in delivering God's message of truth to His people, yet his earthly reward was hearing of his countrymen plotting to take his life! Jeremiah turned to God in despair and complained bitterly, to the point of asking for harsh judgement to come upon his enemies. Chad ruminates on this deeply emotional passage and offers compassionate words of hope for us all, based entirely upon the loving character of our God. Colin Heinrich sings a beautiful and peaceful lament entitled "Hear me, Lord". Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: Lyrics to "Hear me, Lord" Sometimes pain Can strike like a rod And cleanse like a fire And turn me to God When revenge Is hurting myself It acts like a fever And breaks down my health Waiting, trusting to rest in Your love Waiting, trusting to rest in Your love Chorus: Hear me Lord I hear my enemies speak Hear me Lord For I am weak Hear me Lord This cross is too heavy to bear Hear me Lord Receive my prayer They dig a pit With snares for my feet They plot out smy ruin Prepare my defeat Only You Hold my future secure I cannot change them Or fill them with fear Waiting, trusting to rest in Your love Waiting, trusting to rest in Your love Chorus: Hear me Lord I hear my enemies speak Hear me Lord For I am weak Hear me Lord This cross is too heavy to bear Hear me Lord Receive my prayer
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Jeremiah 17:14-17 Mikaela Adams sings "Christ Have Mercy"
08/29/2025
Jeremiah 17:14-17 Mikaela Adams sings "Christ Have Mercy"
We've all been wronged, sometimes by those closest to us, or those who we trust the most. So, how do we respond, especially when we know that we can't truthfully claim our own righteousness and demand God's wrath against those who have hurt us. Oftentimes we hold our feelings inside, keeping our thoughts to ourselves, which only makes things worse. In God's mercy, He has given us words to express in prayer, words found in Holy Scripture, that encapsulate our deepest pains and struggles. This passage from Jeremiah is another gem for the wounded. Chad meditates on this passage and points us to the great healing and redemption found in Christ alone. Mikaela Adams sings a beautiful lament entitled "Christ have mercy". Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: Lyrics to "Christ Have Mercy" Heal me O Lord And I shall be healed Save me Lord And I shall be saved You are my praise You are my salvation You are my God I shall not be ashamed Chorus: On the last day Every knee will bow And every tongue confess That you are Lord Father forgive them The foolish and proud When their vain laughter was heard And forgive me Lord Christ have mercy Lord have mercy “Where are you Lord?” Won’t you return Like you said in your word Christ have mercy Don’t let me fall away There’s nothing that You have not seen There’s nothing that You have not heard Let me not hesitate To follow in your way I And I will not desire That dark and woeful day Let my words and deeds Be gracious and thankful For you are my hope In the day of evil Lord have mercy When those who say “Where are you Lord?” Won’t you return Like you said in your word Lord have mercy Don’t let me fall away There’s nothing you don’t see Or that you have not heard
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Lamentations 1:1-11 JOHN ANDREW SCHREINER sings "How Lonely Lies the City"
08/22/2025
Lamentations 1:1-11 JOHN ANDREW SCHREINER sings "How Lonely Lies the City"
Broken lives, broken spirits, broken hearts; the ravaging results of sin in our lives and the world we were born into. Chad brings words of great comfort as he looks at the first 11 verses of Lamentations. John Andrew Schreiner sings "how Lonely Lies the City". Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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Psalm 123 Izzi Ray sings "I Lift Up My Eyes"
08/15/2025
Psalm 123 Izzi Ray sings "I Lift Up My Eyes"
The great prayer of the church- "Have mercy upon us, O Lord". A beautiful reflection from Chad, a beautiful song from Izzi Ray. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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Jeremiah 15: verses 10-21 Markita Knight sings "Always For Me"
08/08/2025
Jeremiah 15: verses 10-21 Markita Knight sings "Always For Me"
For the next few weeks we will be exploring the rich laments of the prophet Jeremiah. Rich, because we can relate to the prophet's complaints, and also be encouraged that God gives us a script in His holy Word to speak to Him about the things that vex us. Chad shines a bright light on these words of Jeremiah, and meditates on God's responses. The talented Markita Knight sings "Always For Me". Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: Song Lyrics: Jeremiah 15:10-21 Always For Me I never asked for this, Never asked to be born In a world full of sin Of struggle and scorn I never asked for this…. Oh Lord, You know I never asked to borrow A dollar from anyone Yet I’m cursed like a debtor Like I owe them the sun I never asked for this…. Oh Lord, You know Chorus: I’m not alone When I cannot see In the valley of despair You are guiding me To hold onto You In You I am free Your divine love, O Jesus Is always for me is always for me Lord, You called me forth Before I was born You called me to be A wall in the storm In disaster and pain O Lord, you know Bridge: You put your name in me For your purpose You put your name in me By your grace I am not worthy To shine your light But my heart sings out You have given me sight
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Jeremiah 12: 1-6 Mikaela Adams sings "I Want To Run With The Horses"
08/01/2025
Jeremiah 12: 1-6 Mikaela Adams sings "I Want To Run With The Horses"
Jeremiah's laments have so much in common with the laments found in the Psalms. They also resonate with the complaints we may hold in our hearts from time to time. Chad guides us through this moving episode with helpful correction and much encouragement. And Hidden Streams introduces a new singer to the podcast; Mikaela Adams, who sings "I Want To Run With The Horses". Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: Lyrics to "I Want To Run With The Horses" Jeremiah 12:1-6 The easy road The silver and gold And everything they gather Will be gone They speak Your name They play the game But You are far from their heart They never draw near In the blink of an eye In the heat of the fire They fall away from the light forever and ever (Chorus) But I want to run with the horses I want to run with the horses Carry me in Your hands It’s You, O Christ, I need I am sGrasping on to nothing Only You, only You The land cries out We’re losing this race A desolation song From this barren place But You will try my heart By Your mercy, set me apart And You will guide my feet To the glory that awaits In the blink of an eye In the heat of the fire They fall away from the light forever and ever (Chorus) But I want to run with the horses I want to run with the horses Carry me in Your hands You, O Christ, I need Grasping on to nothing Only You, only You
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Psalm 117 Paul Jackson sings "Your Steadfast Love Endures Forever"
07/25/2025
Psalm 117 Paul Jackson sings "Your Steadfast Love Endures Forever"
God never fails, and His great love is FOR US, not against us. Chad meditates on this Psalm with compassionate, truthful and encouraging words, and Paul Jackson sings of God's faithfulness. May His name be praised forever. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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Psalm 148 Izzi Ray sings "You Are The Only One"
07/18/2025
Psalm 148 Izzi Ray sings "You Are The Only One"
This is what we are created for, to know God, praise Him and be with Him in His new creation forever. We are loved more than we realize, surrounded by grace, even in the midst of trials and hardships. God is with us forever. Chad unpacks this wonderful Psalm and renews us with words of truth and encouragement. Izzi Ray sings "You Are The Only One" Psalm 148 ESV Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights! Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his hosts! Praise him, sun and moon, praise him, all you shining stars! Praise him, you highest heavens, and you waters above the heavens! Let them praise the name of the Lord! For he commanded and they were created. And he established them forever and ever; he gave a decree, and it shall not pass away.[] Praise the Lord from the earth, you great sea creatures and all deeps, fire and hail, snow and mist, stormy wind fulfilling his word! Mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars! Beasts and all livestock, creeping things and flying birds! Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth! Young men and maidens together, old men and children! Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted; his majesty is above earth and heaven. He has raised up a horn for his people, praise for all his saints, for the people of Israel who are near to him. Praise the Lord! Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: Lyrics to "You are the Only One" Praise the Lord from the heavens Praise the Lord from the heights with the brightest lights of heaven from the depths of the darkest night Fire and hail, snow and rain The wind blows and fulfills Your word Mountains, hills and valleys low The air resounds with the song of birds Hallelujah Chorus: Only One and only One Only One is worthy of praise from the heavens above from the depths of the earth Because of Your love We thank you, together we praise You You are the Only One Praise the name of the Lord For in his name we are saved You have raised up a horn for your people The people who are near to You We are Your people Chorus: Only One and only One Only One is worthy of praise from the heavens above from the depths of the earth Because of Your love We thank you, together we .praise You You are the Only One
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Jeremiah 11:18-23 Andrea Hammond sings "You Take It All"
07/11/2025
Jeremiah 11:18-23 Andrea Hammond sings "You Take It All"
The Lord made it known to me and I knew; then you showed me their deeds. But I was like a gentle lamb led to the slaughter. I did not know it was against me they devised schemes, saying, “Let us destroy the tree with its fruit, let us cut him off from the land of the living, that his name be remembered no more.” But, O Lord of hosts, who judges righteously, who tests the heart and the mind, let me see your vengeance upon them, for to you have I committed my cause. Therefore thus says the Lord concerning the men of Anathoth, who seek your life, and say, “Do not prophesy in the name of the Lord, or you will die by our hand”— therefore thus says the Lord of hosts: “Behold, I will punish them. The young men shall die by the sword, their sons and their daughters shall die by famine, and none of them shall be left. For I will bring disaster upon the men of Anathoth, the year of their punishment.” This is so beautifully explained and meditated on by Chad. Andrea Hammond sings "You Take It All". Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: Lyrics to "You Take It All" What can I do With all those who hate who persecute and lie in wait What can I do But cry out to you And Your heart of mercy A heart that is true Hear me hear my prayer So You take it all into Yourself All of the pain, all of the hurt All my sinful flaws Are nailed on the cross So You take it all into Yourself Mercy is traded for all that is wrong A gift from the Father Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah Amen What will they do When their time has come When you bring disaster And their plans are undone What will they do In their final hour When they meet justice And resurrection power So You take it all into Yourself All of the pain, all of the hurt All of my sinful flaws Are nailed on the cross So You take it all into Yourself Mercy is traded for all that is wrong A gift from the Father Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah Amen
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Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Jeff Anderson sings "Laid On Him"
07/04/2025
Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Jeff Anderson sings "Laid On Him"
This episode is a classic; one to listen to year after year. Long before the Christ child was born in Bethlehem, Isaiah writes prophetically and poetically of the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. The talented Jeff Anderson sings "Laid on Him". Show Notes: Fundraiser! What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: Lyrics to "Laid on Him" All we like sheep have gone astray Everyone has turned to his own way And the Lord has laid on him All of our iniquity and all our sin Laid on him Oppressed and afflicted No deceit in Your tongue Castaway with the wicked God’s only Son. And the Lord has laid on him All of our iniquity and all our sin Laid on him Yet it was the will of the Lord to crush him; he has put him to grief Out of the anguish of his soul he shall see and be satisfied; by his knowledge shall the righteous one, my servant, make many to be accounted righteous, when his soul makes an offering for guilt, he shall see his offspring; he shall prolong his days; the will of the Lord shall prosper in his hand. Out of the anguish of his soul he shall see and be satisfied; by his knowledge shall the righteous one, my servant, make many to be accounted righteous, Hallelujah And the Lord has laid on him All of our iniquity and all our sin Laid on him
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2 Samuel 3:31-34 Marvelle Figueroa sings "Forgiveness"
06/27/2025
2 Samuel 3:31-34 Marvelle Figueroa sings "Forgiveness"
Seasons of mourning. David went through dark times and chances are that we will too. Chad meditates on this scripture that speaks to us in the dark hours of life. Marvelle Figueroa sings "Forgiveness" Show Notes: Fundraiser! What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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Isaiah 42:1-9 Markita Knight sings "Behold"
06/20/2025
Isaiah 42:1-9 Markita Knight sings "Behold"
Part of the passage Chad looks at says; “I am the Lord; I have called you in righteousness; I will take you by the hand and keep you; I will give you as a covenant for the people, a light for the nations, to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness. I am the Lord; that is my name; my glory I give to no other, nor my praise to carved idols. Behold, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth I tell you of them.” This is what our minds should dwell on. The beautiful love and mercy that has come for us and called us by name. Chad has an encouraging word for us and Markita Knight sings a beautiful song entitled "Behold". Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: Lyrics for "Behold" Behold, the former things have come to pass, and new things You now declare; Behold, before they arrive (spring forth) You’ve given us Your Word And You hear, our desperate prayer You will not destroy The humbled soul The bruised reed The feeble and old When I am broken Lost and alone You hold my hand I am Your own Chorus: Behold, Jesus We sing to You (we lift our eyes) The deserts bloom, where mercy falls And living waters renew Behold Lord Jesus Descending in love, Rising in might Crowned in glory Reigning in light Behold, You are gentle, You are kind So full of mercy to the troubled mind Behold, You bring forth truth and shine your light The Judge of the earth will do what is right to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, to bring out the prisoners who sit in darkness. Thus says the Lord Thus says our God Behold Jesus
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Isaiah 50:4-11 Lynn sings "With Every Step"
06/13/2025
Isaiah 50:4-11 Lynn sings "With Every Step"
Once again we meditate on an Old Testament passage that is all about Jesus Christ. When we read " 5 The Lord God has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious; I turned not backward. 6 I gave my back to those who strike, and my cheeks to those who pull out the beard; I hid not my face from disgrace and spitting. 7 But the Lord God helps me; therefore I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame." We realize that Christ humbled Himself in so many ways, even giving His cheeks to His tormentors. Chad meditates on this and the meaning of "Word of the Father". Lynn sings "Step by Step". Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: Lyrics to "Step by Step" Though I walk through darkness And my eyes they cannot see Your voice has been my light. With every step guiding me Word of the Father You speak to me You offered Yourself For Your enemies Morning by morning Awaken me I pray Not by my own light And not in my own way Lord you will help me With every step, every hour Day by day With every step, every hour Day by day You are the Word You didn’t hide Your face From hate and disgrace You brought light to the darkness To the whole human race Word of the Father You speak to me You offered Yourself For Your enemies Morning by morning Awaken me I pray Not by my own light And not in my own way Lord you will help me With every step, every hour Day by day With every step, every hour Day by day You are the Word You gave Your back to those who strike, and Your cheeks to those who pulled out Your beard; You did not hide Your face You did not hide Your face from all of this disgrace You sustain me and remain with a word All who are weary And Your sacrifice was not in vain You carried all our shame I hope in Your name The name without shame The mighty name of Jesus You are the Word
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Psalm 98 with Colin Heinrich singing "Face to Face"
06/06/2025
Psalm 98 with Colin Heinrich singing "Face to Face"
Only God sees the whole story, and the backstory from every angle, and only God is qualified to judge us. We may judge others and ourselves much too harshly, or we may not care enough to speak up when someone is in need of guidance. in Psalm 98 we see the whole earth become animated and rejoice because God is coming to judge, and He will get it right. The wonderful Colin Heinrich sings "Face to Face". Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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Isaiah 38:10-20 Chris Lizotte sings "Unremembered"
05/30/2025
Isaiah 38:10-20 Chris Lizotte sings "Unremembered"
Hezekiah pleads with God for his life. Chad meditates on the riches found in this wonderful passage. Chris Lizotte sings a beautiful ballad entitled "Unremembered". Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: Lyrics to "Unremembered" I see the setting sun In the middle of my life And here I come To the bitter end Wounded and rejected Unable to pretend I know its by Your hand That day turns into night I cry til morning No strength left to fight You shattered all my bones I’m a bird who cannot fly Chorus: But today I am living Today I will feast For the rest of my life I’ll walk down these streets And give you thanks For though my wounds are tender My sin is unremembered Forgiveness is found in You Everything you’ve done Was for my benefit To save me from myself Myself and my regrets Only You can make me whole And heal my wounded soul In struggle or in pain Your mercy comes down In loss or gain I will always be found Praise the Lord, O my soul I will join the heavenly hosts All my sins Behind Your back Unremembered
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Isaiah 49:1-6. Markita Knight sings "Don't Let Me Go Astray"
05/23/2025
Isaiah 49:1-6. Markita Knight sings "Don't Let Me Go Astray"
This wonderful passage shows our Savior, 700 years before the incarnation, suffering and receiving honor and glory. Chad gives such pastoral encouragement in his meditation on this scripture. The amazing Markita Knight sings "Don't Let Me Go Astray". Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: Lyrics to "Don't Let me Go Astray" Isaiah 49: 1-6 You were there in ages past And called from the womb Called to redeem the lost And rise out of the tomb You are the Light Light of the nations Until the end, and after My Salvation My Salvation Chorus Don’t let me go astray Don’t let it be for nothing Don’t let me fall away As I wait for your coming My Salvation My Salvation You were despised and rejected Your labor was not in vain In the shadow of Your hand, you hid me You saved me and know my name Open your ears, all you people Pay attention near and far Our salvation Our salvation But You said, “I have labored in vain;
I have spent my strength for nothing and vanity;
yet surely my right is with the Lord,
my recompense with my God.” And now the Lord says,
he who formed You from the womb to be his servant,
to bring Jacob back to him;
and that Israel might be gathered to him—
for You are honored in the eyes of the Lord,
and Your God has become Your strength—. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
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Psalm 9 Izzi Ray sings "Jesus, Lord I Trust In You"
05/16/2025
Psalm 9 Izzi Ray sings "Jesus, Lord I Trust In You"
Hope for the downcast. There is only one way to be eternally rescued, and that way is to trust in the finished work of Christ. Christ for us, always. Izzi Ray beautifully sings "Jesus, Lord I Trust In You". Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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Psalm 18th Bryan Duncan sings "Won't You Save me"
05/09/2025
Psalm 18th Bryan Duncan sings "Won't You Save me"
Psalm 18 is both a lament and a triumphant song of Christ's victory. Chad explains how we cannot lose when we bring all of our pain before our loving God. Bryan Duncan sings his heart out on this song. Blessed are those who wait on the Lord. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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Isaiah 12 Izzi Ray sings "And In That Day"
05/02/2025
Isaiah 12 Izzi Ray sings "And In That Day"
The day is soon coming when all of our earthly life will seem like a distant breath, though certainly today has plenty of blessings, and also concerns. Our hearts our prone to wander, and cling fast to earthly attachments which only distract us from the riches we already have received in Christ. Scripture echoes itself throughout the old and new testament, and this beautiful chapter of Isaiah is a good example of "great things" restated. Chad lays this out for us in ways that is sure to encourage us along our journey. Izzi Ray beautifully sings "And In That Day". Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: Lyrics to "And In That Day" And in that day I will say Praise the Lord And in that day I will sing The song of Your word Though You were angry Still you entered my soul Drew up the waters And made me whole Chorus: My good Shepherd My salvation I will not be afraid I will not be afraid My Good Shepherd I belong to You Body and soul Forever Body and soul And in that day, I’ll3 want for nought No need to fear Cause You are my strength You are the light Holy and pure Though You were angry Still you entered my soul Drew up the waters And made me whole Chorus: Good Shepherd My salvation I will not be afraid I will not be afraid Good Shepherd I belong to You Body and soul Forever Bridge: I will sing your song in the night of sorrows My loving guide Every step of the way I will not be afraid Good Shepherd I belong to You
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Isaiah 5:1-7 Legendary Bryan Duncan and guest legendary guitarist Kid Ramos on "Beauty in the Wasteland"
04/25/2025
Isaiah 5:1-7 Legendary Bryan Duncan and guest legendary guitarist Kid Ramos on "Beauty in the Wasteland"
Everything seems right - God has planted a vineyard and tended it, but then bad, stinky fruit emerges. What has happened? How can we make things right? Chad gives another encouraging lesson and meditation on this passage, helping us to trust fully in the work of God. Even if we are plowed up and torn apart for a season, perhaps He is accomplishing the good that He wants for us, the good we cannot do for ourselves. Bryan Duncan and guitarist Kid Ramos team up on this song that speaks of God cultivating beauty from the wasteland. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: Lyrics for Beauty from the Wasteland My life is a wasteland Trampled and broken down Briars and thorns are everywhere In this dry and thirsty ground I give to You my land Plant your vines in my soil Spirit do Your work in me Lord Jesus, make me whole Chorus You bring life from death And beauty for ashes Forgiveness for my sins All that I bring to You is dust and sand But You cultivate the beauty Beauty from the wasteland Don’t let me be satisfied With wild grapes in this land Don’t let me choke from the weeds Won’t You prune me by your hand Pour down the rain of your Spirit Stream the sunlight of Your Word Cause me to root and blossom Let my soul be undisturbed Chorus You bring life from death And beauty for ashes Forgiveness for my sins All that I bring to You is dust and sand But You cultivate the beauty Beauty from the wasteland I will sing for the one I love For the one I love is You
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Easter Special Edition Izzi Ray sings "My Deliverance"
04/18/2025
Easter Special Edition Izzi Ray sings "My Deliverance"
In you, O Lord, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame! In your righteousness deliver me and rescue me; incline your ear to me, and save me! Be to me a rock of refuge, to which I may continually come; you have given the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress. Rescue me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of the unjust and cruel man. For you, O Lord, are my hope, my trust, O Lord, from my youth. Upon you I have leaned from before my birth; you are he who took me from my mother's womb. My praise is continually of you. I have been as a portent to many, but you are my strong refuge. My mouth is filled with your praise, and with your glory all the day. Do not cast me off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength is spent. For my enemies speak concerning me; those who watch for my life consult together and say, “God has forsaken him; pursue and seize him, for there is none to deliver him.” O God, be not far from me; O my God, make haste to help me! May my accusers be put to shame and consumed; with scorn and disgrace may they be covered who seek my hurt. But I will hope continually and will praise you yet more and more. My mouth will tell of your righteous acts, of your deeds of salvation all the day, for their number is past my knowledge. With the mighty deeds of the Lord God I will come; I will remind them of your righteousness, yours alone. O God, from my youth you have taught me, and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds. So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to another generation, your power to all those to come. Your righteousness, O God, reaches the high heavens. You who have done great things, O God, who is like you? You who have made me see many troubles and calamities will revive me again; from the depths of the earth you will bring me up again. You will increase my greatness and comfort me again. I will also praise you with the harp for your faithfulness, O my God; I will sing praises to you with the lyre, O Holy One of Israel. My lips will shout for joy, when I sing praises to you; my soul also, which you have redeemed. And my tongue will talk of your righteous help all the day long, for they have been put to shame and disappointed who sought to do me hurt. Do you see the Lord Jesus Christ in this Psalm? Plain as day. Readers of "the Christ Key" by Chad Bird can spot this writing all over the Old Testament. We give thanks this holy weekend, that we have a Deliverer, and Advocate and King in Jesus Christ. To Him be glory forever and ever. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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Song of Songs Chapter 8:8-14 Cathy Schreiner sings "Shalom"
04/11/2025
Song of Songs Chapter 8:8-14 Cathy Schreiner sings "Shalom"
A realistic and encouraging episode. If we seek peace alone, we will never find it, because only Christ is the Prince of Peace. Chad explains, consoles and encourages yet again in this often overlooked book of scripture. This is our final episode on Song of Songs and the songs of Isaiah is coming next. The beautiful and talented Cathy Schreiner sings "Shalom". Please tell your friends about Hidden Streams. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: Lyrics to Shalom: Shalom, shalom Come in through my door My heart is Your home My Savior, my Lord Shalom, shalom I’m held in Your care Peace in my soul The covering I wear My thirst is quenched My hunger is sated By the Savior who loves me And patiently waited In the time of trouble In my time of grief To flow down like water A flood of relief Down through my vineyards Into my garden with kindness and love Shalom, shalom Come in through my door My heart is Your home My Savior, my Lord Shalom, shalom I’m held in Your care Peace in my soul The covering I wear When darkness surrounds And all understanding is dimmed by fear Storm clouds arise Yet I see in Your eyes That all is well, here You are the peace When You change all my plans You are the peace Who steadies my hands Sending peace through my vineyards Into my garden with kindness and love
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Lenten journey Psalm 60 Ryan Delmore sings "God Has Forsaken Me"
04/04/2025
Lenten journey Psalm 60 Ryan Delmore sings "God Has Forsaken Me"
It's inevitable, that feeling like God has turned His face away from us. Chad brings truth and comfort to us as he meditates on this beautiful Psalm, and Ryan Delmore sings "God Has Forsaken Me". Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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Song of Songs Chapter 7:11-8:7 Izzi Ray and Chris Lizotte sing "Jealous Love"
03/28/2025
Song of Songs Chapter 7:11-8:7 Izzi Ray and Chris Lizotte sing "Jealous Love"
As we move towards the end of the Song of Songs, once again we are confronted with the depths and riches of God's perfect love for us. Uncomforatable and overwhelming, yet it is true; that God made us, delights in us and wants us to be forever with Him. Chad beautifully unpacks this reading and Izzi Ray sings a stirring rendition of "Jealous Love". Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: Lyrics to Jealous Love
Put me like a seal over your heart For you know this love is true
Put me like a seal on your arm
I’ve got jealous love for you Now I will arise and go about the city Through the streets and in the square I will search for the one my soul loves So I looked for him but did not find him there I was born for you I lived for you I died for you, and rose again for you I will return for you, my love Put me like a seal over your heart
You are like a lily among the thorns Put me like a seal on your arm How beautiful you are in all your charms
O my dove in the clefts of the rock In the secret place of the steep pathway
Show me your face let me hear your voice For your voice is sweet and your face lovely I came down for you I died for you I rose again, and intercede for you I will return for you, my love
Put me like a seal over your heart
Who is this that grows like the dawn
Put me like a seal on your arm
Beauty of the moon pure as the sun
Put me like a seal over your heart For you know this love is true Put me like a seal on your arm
I’ve got jealous love for you
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Song of Songs 6:11-7:10 Izzi Ray sings "How Beautiful You Are"
03/21/2025
Song of Songs 6:11-7:10 Izzi Ray sings "How Beautiful You Are"
"Better than I deserve" is a statement rich with meaning for those of us who have heard the good news and believed on the Lord Jesus Christ. This week's podcast finds us in chapter 6 of Song of Songs, caught up in a romantic dream come true. The analogy is pretty obvious; we are so loved by God, and God considers us His "body" on earth. Every part of the body has worth and Chad beautifully unpacks this encouraging passage. Izzi Ray sings "How Beautiful You Are". Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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Song of Songs 6:1-10. Marvelle Figueroa sings "My Perfect One"
03/14/2025
Song of Songs 6:1-10. Marvelle Figueroa sings "My Perfect One"
That we are the "bride of Christ", this thought can get us confused and uneasy, as in "why would He want to have anything to do with me?" Chad once again meditates on these encouraging scriptures. When we are in trouble, we cling to God's love. As this episode is being uploaded, our beloved Lutheran brother Kris Lewis lies in a coma in California after suffering a severe stroke. If our faith left out the glorious love of the Bridegrrom, the lover of our soul, we would give in to despair. But no, we are loved now and into eternity, and loved so deeply that God would call us His bride. We cannot lose, when are hope is in Christ. The talented Marvelle Figueroa sings "My Perfect One". Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: Song of Songs (Ch 6:1-10) Lyrics to "My Perfect One" “Who is this who looks down like the dawn, Glorious beauty, as the moon, bright as the sun, My perfect one, in love divine Turn away your eyes, for they overwhelm me— Your eyes are formidable, like an army My perfect one, and I am Your bride Chorus: Together, together in the garden of love Our eyes meet together, but I want to run Turn away, You are too beautiful Look away, I am not worthy But You are my Savior, and I am Your bride You ask me where my Beloved has gone, Would he hide his face away My perfect one, in love divine My beloved has gone down to his garden and there he will gaze into my eyes My perfect one, and I am Your bride Chorus: Together, together in the garden of love Our eyes meet together in the garden of love Turn away, You are too beautiful Look away, I am not worthy But You are my Savior, and I am Your bride
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Lenten episode Psalm 10 Izzi Ray sings "Why"
03/08/2025
Lenten episode Psalm 10 Izzi Ray sings "Why"
As we enter Lent, we are so blessed to know that the scriptures give us a script to speak to God about our concerns and despair. Chad guides us through this wonderful Psalm with grace and compassion. Izzi Ray sings "Why" Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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Song of Songs Part 7, Ch.5:9-16 Stephanie Wright sings "Radiant In Light"
02/28/2025
Song of Songs Part 7, Ch.5:9-16 Stephanie Wright sings "Radiant In Light"
Glorious things await the bride of Christ. Chad meditates on the wondrous love Christ has for us, and our curious imaginations and interpretations of what Christ actually looks like. A beautiful, uplifting episode that ends with a meditation on the wedding feast of Christ and His church. Stephanie Wright sings "Radiant In Light". Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: Take 20% Off Our Lenten Devotionals until March 5th: More from the hosts: Lyrics for Radiant in Light The day will come We will see you with our eyes Behold my Beloved The day will come We will stand in paradise Behold my Beloved To the risen King of love Whose Word has led the way For Your beauty, glorified I have waited for this day Your unveiled face Chorus Radiant in light My beloved, my friend Clothed in glory In a world without end In The New Jerusalem Amen And on this mountain We will celebrate a feast Behold my Beloved A table waits Prepared for Your bride Behold my Beloved To the risen King of love Whose Word has led the way For Your beauty, glorified I have waited for this day Your unveiled face Chorus Radiant in light My beloved, my friend Clothed in glory In a world without end In The New Jerusalem Amen
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