Are you hurting, feeling lonely,Feeling sometimes it’s you only,Not sure others feel what you do,Not sure they know what you’ve been through? Do you have those who berate you?Do they mock you, trick you, hate you?Try to make you think you’re crazy,Try convince you mem’ry’s hazy? Many do this. It’s their habitTo suppress the truth, … Continue reading Hurting and Lonely
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In Christ
Work, for the Night is Coming
By Anna L. Goghill and Lowell Mason, 1854,1864Scripture: Mark 13:34; John 9:4 Work, for the night is coming,Work through the morning hours;Work while the dew is sparkling,Work ’mid springing flow’rs.Work when the day grows brighter,Work in the glowing sun;Work, for the night is coming,When man’s work is done. Work, for the night is coming,Work through … Continue reading Work, for the Night is Coming
The Darkest Night
Dimly lit, the darkest night,Is the light of truth inside?Masqueraders all around,Many turned now into clowns. Charlatans now lead the sheepWho are falling fast asleep.Nill endeavor truth to find,They are very truly blind. Many hardened hearts to truthThey live wicked lives, uncouth.Masquerade as righteousness,But they live in wickedness. Foolish hearts turn to their sin,High on … Continue reading The Darkest Night
Not I, But Christ
Not I, but Christ By Ada A. Whiddington / A. B. Simpson … I no longer live, but Christ lives in me… (Galatians 2:20 NIV) Not I, but Christ be honored, loved, exalted,Not I, but Christ be seen, be known, be heard;Not I, but Christ in every look and action,Not I, but Christ in every … Continue reading Not I, But Christ
Man and Wife
I now pronounce you man and wife,Now go and live together life,And love each other, say a prayer,Your love not get in disrepair. For life, it has its ups and downs,And romance may not hang around,And prettiness not always be,Especially when two become three. Love depends not on emotions,Love enhanced by our devotion,Loyalty to vows … Continue reading Man and Wife
Love Lifted Me
Hymn lyrics by James Rowe, 1912Music by Howard E. Smith I was sinking deep in sin, far from the peaceful shore,Very deeply stained within, sinking to rise no more,But the Master of the sea heard my despairing cry,From the waters lifted me, now safe am I. All my heart to Him I give, ever to … Continue reading Love Lifted Me
Doers, Not Hearers Only
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
Walking Wounded 