An Original Work / July 13, 2018 You say you believe, But then you deceive. You claim you’re a Christian, But it’s just a religion. You say He is Lord; With Him, not accord. You claim His forgiveness, But turn church into business. You say you are saved, But, you’re still depraved. You claim you … Continue reading Going South
poetry
How Firm a Foundation
Hymn lyrics by Anonymous/Unknown, pub.1787 American Melody, 1832 How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in His excellent word! What more can He say than to you He hath said— To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled? “Fear not, I am with thee, oh, be not … Continue reading How Firm a Foundation
Holy, Holy, Holy
Hymn lyrics by Reginald Heber, 1826 Music by John B. Dykes, pub.1861 Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee. Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty, God in three persons, blessed Trinity! Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore thee, Casting down their golden crowns around the … Continue reading Holy, Holy, Holy
Where He Leads Me
An Original Work / July 4, 2018 Where He leads me I must follow, Follow Him where’er He goes, Through the mountains, through the valleys. Where that is, He only knows. Walking with me ev’ry hour, Gently guiding me each day, Teaching me to always listen When He speaks, and shows the way. It may … Continue reading Where He Leads Me
Ho, Everyone That is Thirsty
Hymn lyrics and Music by Lucy Rider Meyer Ho! every one that is thirsty in spirit, Ho! every one that is weary and sad; Come to the fountain, there’s fullness in Jesus, All that you’re longing for: come and be glad! Child of the world, are you tired of your bondage? Weary of earth joys, … Continue reading Ho, Everyone That is Thirsty
Himself
Hymn lyrics and Music by A. B. Simpson, 1891 Once it was the blessing, now it is the Lord; Once it was the feeling, not it is His Word; Once His gift I wanted, now the Giver own; Once I sought for healing, now Himself alone. Once ‘twas painful trying, not ‘tis perfect trust; Once … Continue reading Himself
Weathering the Storm
An Original Work / July 2, 2018 Storm clouds gather. Though they may, I’ll choose not To be dismayed. Trust in my Lord, What he says. “Fear not” future. Fret is dead. Hope has conquered. Peace subdues. Lies of Satan Truth out rules. Nothing life can Throw at me Escapes Jesus’ Sympathy. God of comfort, … Continue reading Weathering the Storm
He is Able to Deliver Thee
Hymn lyrics and Music by William A. Ogden, 1887 ’Tis the grandest theme through the ages rung; ’Tis the grandest theme for a mortal tongue; ’Tis the grandest theme that the world e’er sung, “Our God is able to deliver thee.” ’Tis the grandest theme in the earth or main; ’Tis the grandest theme for … Continue reading He is Able to Deliver Thee
He Hideth My Soul
Hymn lyrics by Fanny J. Crosby, 1890 Music by William Kirkpatrick, 1890 A wonderful Savior is Jesus my Lord, A wonderful Savior to me; He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock, Where rivers of pleasure I see. A wonderful Savior is Jesus my Lord, He taketh my burden away; He holdeth me … Continue reading He Hideth My Soul
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
Run With It 