Name: Approved in Every Way
Duration: 5 min
Channel: Ng Wah Lok and Voon Yuen Woh
Description: "Approved in Every Way" is a song by Ng Wah Lok. Written in 1982 about the sacrifices of the pioneer leaders. Music: Wah Lok, Lyrics: Wah Lok and Yuen Woh

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Written in 1982 about the sacrifices of the pioneer leaders. Music: Wah Lok, Lyrics: Wah Lok and Yuen Woh

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Ng Wah Lok

Songwriter who writes worship songs from life experiences

Pastor Wah Lok has been a worship leader in Full Gospel Tabernacle since 1981. Over the last 25 years, he has written more than 100 songs. He holds a Masters Degree in Engineering, and worked as an Engineer, and later as a Senior General Manager of a steel company for 14 years. In 1999, he responded to God's call to full time service and took the position as Principal of Tung Ling Seminary. He also pastors a Full Gospel Tabernacle branch church in Kuala Lumpur. Pastor Wah Lok has released 2 albums entitled Every Time I Pray and Shining Stars. He also composed 9 melodies for the album Favored Chick by Barbara Tipper. One of his songs in that album, Harvest of the Field, co-written with Barbara Tipper won the Australian Gospel Awards for best hymn. His signature song Every Time I Pray , translated into Mandarin is sung in Chinese Churches across the world. He writes and teaches extensively on areas related to music, worship and song writing. Pastor Wah Lok is also the founder of Tabernacle Music. Visit his website at www.tabernaclemusic.net A member of the Malaysian Christian Songwriters' Network (MCSN) www.m-csn.com

Song Info

Genre

Pop • Christian Pop

Charts

Peak #151

Peak in subgenre #18

Author

Ng Wah Lok and Voon Yuen Woh

Rights

1982 Ng Wah Lok and Voon Yuen Woh

Uploaded

February 21, 2006

Track Files

MP3

MP3 4.6 MB • 128 kbps • 5:00

Story behind the song

The song "Approved in Every Way" was written in 1982. I was 22 years old then. The song was specially written for Full Gospel Tabernacle's (FGT) annual camp in Cameron Highlands. I can vividly remember writing the music and scribbling on a piece of paper the draft lyrics of the song and passing it to Pas. Voon Yuen Woh. Pas. Voon rewrote part of the lyrics and this song was introduced to the church for our camp. It a became an instant hit.

There were only about 30 people in FGT at that time. Most of the church leaders were in their 20's and were considered young and inexperienced. However, there was something common among all of them. They all knew how to sacrifice and serve the Lord with all their hearts. So this song reflected the hearts of the pioneers of the church.

Lyrics

I want to be Your servant Lord,
To serve You each and every day
I want to give my best to You
Approved in every way

Chorus:-
Make my life a living sacrifice
The way you want me to be
To serve You with all my heart
Whatever the cost to me
Take me, break me, mould me, Lord
As the Potter shapes the clay
Pleasing You in all I do
Approved in every way. 

I'll stand before Your righteous throne
To hear "Thou good and faithful one"
"Well done" from the Master's lips
Approved in every way.

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