Stirring Up 2 Peter 3:1-2 NASB This is now, beloved, the second letter I am writing to you in which I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder, that you should remember the words spoken beforehand by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior spoken by your apostles. … Continue reading To Stimulate our Minds
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He Giveth More Grace
One of my all time favorites, and one of the main songs I would want sung at my funeral: Hymn lyrics by Annie J. Flint, 1862-1932 Music by Hubert Mitchell, 20th Century or Joel A. Erickson, 2006 He giveth more grace when the burdens grow greater, He sendeth more strength when the labors increase; To … Continue reading He Giveth More Grace
Clay Vessels
We read in 2 Corinthians 4:7: “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” Basically, what this means is that God, by His grace, via our faith in Jesus Christ, has placed his Spirit and His Word within humans who are … Continue reading Clay Vessels
Have Thine Own Way, Lord
Hymn lyrics by Adelaide A. Pollard, 1907 Music by George C. Stebbins, 1907 Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Thou art the potter, I am the clay. Mold me and make me after Thy will, While I am waiting, yielded and still. Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Search … Continue reading Have Thine Own Way, Lord
Speak to Them
Say to Them Leviticus 19:1-2a NASB Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: “Speak to all the congregation of the sons of Israel and say to them… (Cf. 1 Co. 14:1-3; Eph. 4:14-16; Eph. 5:18-20; Heb. 3:12-13; 1 Thess. 5:11) It is not just the prophets and the pastors and teachers and elders who are … Continue reading Speak to Them
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
Hymn lyrics by William Williams, pub.1745 tr. by Peter Williams, pub.1771 Music by John Hughes, 1907 Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim through this barren land. I am weak, but Thou art mighty; Hold me with Thy powerful hand. Bread of Heaven, Bread of Heaven, Feed me till I want no more; Feed me … Continue reading Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
My Heart is Broken
Full of Adulterers Jeremiah 23:9-10 NASB As for the prophets: My heart is broken within me, All my bones tremble; I have become like a drunken man, Even like a man overcome with wine, Because of the Lord And because of His holy words. For the land is full of adulterers; For the land mourns … Continue reading My Heart is Broken
Grace Greater Than Our Sin
Hymn lyrics by Julia H. Johnston, pub.1910 Music by Daniel B. Towner, pub. 1910 Marvelous grace of our loving Lord, Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt! Yonder on Calvary’s mount outpoured, There where the blood of the Lamb was spilled. Sin and despair, like the sea waves cold, Threaten the soul with infinite … Continue reading Grace Greater Than Our Sin
And Be Honored
Word of the Lord 2 Thessalonians 3:1 NASB “Finally, brethren, pray for us that the word of the Lord will spread rapidly and be glorified, just as it did also with you…” Imagine with me, for a moment, this scenario: A man and a woman have been married for awhile. When they got married, they … Continue reading And Be Honored
I Will Say “Yes” to Jesus
Hymn lyrics by Albert B. Simpson, 1843-1919 Music by J. H. Burke, 19th century I will say “Yes” to Jesus; Oft it was “No” before, As He knocked at my heart’s proud entrance, And I firmly barred the door; But I’ve made a complete surrender, And given Him right of way; And henceforth it is … Continue reading I Will Say “Yes” to Jesus
