Published on
July 15, 2025
Video length
20 mins

Raymond Wise leads this time of song, prayer, and reflection.

This service was originally recorded at the 2025 Calvin Symposium on Worship. 

Service Leader

Raymond Wise 

Songs

“God Hears Me When I Pray” 
Text and Music: Cynthia Gowens © 2003 Cynthia Gowens, exclusive agent, World Library Publications All rights reserved. Used by permission. OneLicense.net A-703303 

“Let My Life Bring Praise to You, Lord” 
Text and Music: Raymond Wise © 2004 Raise Productions. Used by Permission of Raymond Wise.

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