1 John 3:16-24 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “16By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. 17If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide … Continue reading What Love Is, Is Not
hymns
Take my Voice and Let me Sing
I was sitting on the seat on my walker exercising my legs when I felt the Lord Jesus leading me to sing out loud, and this is the song he led me to sing, “Take my Life and Let it Be.” Now I was a singer from childhood and I sang all over the place … Continue reading Take my Voice and Let me Sing
Hymn: Have Thine Own Way, Lord
The Lord Jesus put this on my heart to sing this evening in a prayer to the Lord. It would be a good prayer for us who believe in Jesus to pray to him right now. Have Thine Own Way, Lord Words by Adelaide A. Pollard, 1907 Music by George C. Stebbins, 1907 Have Thine … Continue reading Hymn: Have Thine Own Way, Lord
What Will You Do with Jesus?
Lyrics by A. B. Simpson, pub. 1905 Music by Mary L. Stocks, pub. 1905 Jesus is standing in Pilate’s hall, Friendless, forsaken, betrayed by all; Hearken! what meaneth the sudden call? What will you do with Jesus? Jesus is standing on trial still, You can be false to Him if you will, You can be … Continue reading What Will You Do with Jesus?
Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
Hymn lyrics by Henry Van Dyke, 1907 Music by Beethoven arr. by Edward Hodges, 1824 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 … Continue reading Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee
Hymn lyrics by Bermard of Clairvaux tr. by Edward Caswall, pub.1849 Music by John B. Dykes, pub. 1866 Jesus, the very thought of Thee With sweetness fills the breast; But sweeter far Thy face to see, And in Thy presence rest. Nor voice can sing, nor heart can frame, Nor can the mem’ry find A … Continue reading Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee
Jesus Paid it All
Hymn lyrics by Elvina M. Hall, 1865 Music by John T. Grape, 1868 Scripture: Isaiah 1:18; 1 Peter 1:18-19; Revelation 1:5-6 I hear the Savior say, “Thy strength indeed is small; Child of weakness, watch and pray, Find in Me thine all in all.” For nothing good have I Whereby Thy grace to claim; I’ll … Continue reading Jesus Paid it All
Near the Cross
Hymn lyrics by Fanny J. Crosby, 1869 Music by William H. Doane, 1869 Jesus, keep me near the cross; There a precious fountain, Free to all, a healing stream, Flows from Calvary's mountain. Near the cross, a trembling soul, Love and mercy found me; There the bright and morning star Sheds its beams around me. … Continue reading Near the Cross
Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken
Hymn lyrics by Henry F. Lyte, 1833 Music attr. to Mozart, 1831/ Arr. Hubert P. Main, 1872 Jesus, I my cross have taken, all to leave and follow Thee; Destitute, despised, forsaken, Thou from hence my all shall be. Perish every fond ambition, all I’ve sought or hoped or known; Yet how rich is my … Continue reading Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken
Jesus, I Come
Hymn lyrics by William T. Sleeper, 1887 Music by George C. Stebbins, 1887 Out of my bondage, sorrow and night, Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come; Into Thy freedom, gladness, and light, Jesus, I come to Thee; Out of my sickness, into Thy health, Out of my want and into Thy wealth, Out of my … Continue reading Jesus, I Come
