I love the old hymns. They speak such truth to my heart. I thank God for them. I find such encouragement in their words. I hope you do, too. Open My Eyes, That I May See Clara H. Scott, 1841-1897 Open my eyes, that I may see Glimpses of truth thou hast for me; Place … Continue reading Open My Eyes, That I May See
poetry
Amazing Grace
by John Newton Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found Was blind, but now I see. 'Twas Grace that taught my heart to fear, And Grace my fears relieved. How precious did that Grace appear The hour I first believed. Through many … Continue reading Amazing Grace
To Love Like You
An Original Work / June 5, 2018 To love like You, Lord, That is what I desire; To live like Jesus, And let His words inspire; To let His Spirit Fill up my life with grace; To care for others Who I meet face to face; To show compassion For all who live in sin, … Continue reading To Love Like You
Alas and Did My Savior Bleed
by Isaac Watts/ Ralph E. Hudson Alas! and did my Savior bleed And did my Sovereign die? Would He devote that sacred head For sinners such as I? Was it for crimes that I had done He groaned upon the tree? Amazing pity! grace unknown! And love beyond degree! Thus might I hide my blushing … Continue reading Alas and Did My Savior Bleed
Abide With Me
by Henry F. Lyte / William H. Monk Abide with me; fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide. When other helpers fail and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me. Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day; Earth’s joys grow dim; its glories pass away; Change … Continue reading Abide With Me
A Mighty Fortress is Our God
by Martin Luther A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing; Our helper he, amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing: For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe; His craft and power are great, and, armed with cruel hate, On earth is not his equal. Did we in our … Continue reading A Mighty Fortress is Our God
Zeal for Your House
The house of the Lord is the temple of God, which is the body of Christ, which is comprised of those who have trusted in Jesus Christ to be Lord and Savior of their lives. It is not a building, and it is not a human organization, or a church denomination, nor is it a … Continue reading Zeal for Your House
Time
An Original Work / May 30, 2018 Time, it isn’t on our side. Clocks are ticking. Hours go by. Satan’s lurking ‘round the bend. Life eternal’s Without end. See, the church is Fast asleep. Satan’s dressed like Li’l Bo Peep. Gospel message Watered down. Many preachers Act like clowns. Pornographic Liter’ture In the pockets Of … Continue reading Time
Your Servant
This song is a prayer to my Lord, expressing how much I love his daily presence with me as I go throughout my day walking in his footsteps, listening to him speak, and having him teach me how to live and work for him; expressing my heart’s desire to be his witness, to tell others … Continue reading Your Servant
Your Word
On December 27, 2011, throughout my day the Lord encouraged me much through his word and through songs. One of the passages of scripture that he led me to read was Psalm 119. Over the years since receiving my Bible as a gift from my children, I have underlined and even dated many sections of … Continue reading Your Word
Run With It 