Tag: God
Trust and Obey
Words by John H. Sammis, 1887Music by Daniel B. Towner, 1887 When we walk with the Lordin the light of His Word,What a glory He sheds on our way!While we do His good will,He abides with us still,And with all who will trust and obey. Not a shadow can rise,not a cloud in the skies,But … Continue reading Trust and Obey
Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
By Dorothy A. Thrupp, 1836 / William B. Bradbury, 1859 Savior, like a shepherd lead us, much we need Thy tender care;In Thy pleasant pastures feed us, for our use Thy folds prepare.Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus! Thou hast bought us, Thine we are.Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus! Thou hast bought us, Thine we are. We are … Continue reading Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
Life Uncertain
Texting, vexing, and now sextingWindows open, shadows lurkingPeople peek behind the curtainsLife now surely so uncertain Evil is around the cornerIn the shadows, under coverWaiting, tempting, looks for targetsSelf-indulgent always searching Dreamers, sluggards, time a wastingFearing not a judgment hasteningTake God’s gift of grace for grantedFor their gospel, it is slanted Hear then what the … Continue reading Life Uncertain
His Angry Whacks
When Satan throws his angry whacksAgainst our Lord, he does attackAgainst His servants, His Word, too;We trust our Lord and His will do.We put on Armor, fight with Sword;We trust His Word, obey our Lord. When battle’s fierce and fraught with fright,We don’t do wrong. We do what’s right.We walk in victory over sin.To temptation, … Continue reading His Angry Whacks
In the Night
In the middle of the night His love instructs meHe teaches me the way that I should goHe counsels me in every situationAnd helps me understand what I don’t know He whispers to me His truths, oh how gentlyHe lets me know what’s right and what is wrongHe gives to me a poem or devotionAnd … Continue reading In the Night
Light and Fluffy
Light and fluffy, they are feedingWhat the people think they’re needing.Feel good messages are their shelter,But now they are helter-skelter. Life with frolic is a plenty,But the truth, now who’s got any?Lies galore and misplaced feelings,Have them on the line they’re reeling. Keep it light, now pitter-patter,So they know not what’s the matter.Make excuses, feed … Continue reading Light and Fluffy
Light the Candles
Light the candles, smell them burning,While the gospel, men are churning,And the hearts of men not turningFrom their sins. And God not learning. Religious practice is their cover.Sinful lifestyles, they’re not over.Godless idols are their lover.Righteousness is not their mover. Wickedness is what is leading,While they go on now deceiving,And the lies they’re now believing.And … Continue reading Light the Candles
Bitterness
Bitterness will eat you up,Make you now its slave.Bitterness will fill your cup,Drink from it always. Bitterness affects your life,Happiness not found.Bitterness will grind you up,Churning round and round. Must forgive if you be freeFrom what holds you down.Must depart from bitter roots,Or in them you’ll drown. Sadness steals the joyful heart,Turns a smile to … Continue reading Bitterness
Need To Endure
Trials will come,You can be sure.Testing is part of life.Need to endure. Troubles increase.Need for release.Put your faith in your Lord.You will find peace. Sorrows you face.Tears, they will fall.You will find comfort whenOn God you call. Tempter lays snare.Do not be fooled.Hypocrites playing you.Give them no pull. God is aware.He knows your plight.Don’t let … Continue reading Need To Endure
Walking Wounded 