I shall not pass this way again, Lord, help me not to stray. Take me by Your loving hand, Please guide me all the way. I shall not pass this way again, Lord, encourage me as I go. May I enjoy the good and bad, that from Your hand may flow. I shall not pass this way again, Lord, may I a blessing be. Where’er I go, what’er I say, May it always … [Read more...]
Treasures On Eagles’ Wings
(Exodus 19:1-5) God calls me a special treasure On eagles’ wings I fly– Above the storms and darkest clouds I sour with Him on high. A special treasure saved by grace From sin’s dreadful snare– By that grace I’ll hide in Him And give Him my every care. I’m scaling towards the Father A treasure on eagles’ wings– I’m heading for … [Read more...]
Praise God For The Throne Room
(Hebrews 4:14-16) Just inside the Throne Room, Where mercy and grace abound, Just inside the Throne Room, Oh, the peace that I have found. Seeing the Savior seated, At the Heavenly Father’s right hand, Waiting to give what is needed, In accordance with His plan. Hold fast to your profession, Come boldly to the Throne, With confidence just ask … [Read more...]
Joy in Affliction
I Thessalonians 1:2-10; 2:10-12 Afflictions in life are often the pilgrim’s way, Hard times and sorrow seldom escape a day. With patience of hope, we labor with love Working by faith to please the Father above. But in the midst of trials our joy still abounds, Filled with the Spirit His love surrounds. Called to walk worthy, unblameful and … [Read more...]
Doing the Will of God
Colossians 4:12, 17 Stand perfect and complete in all the will of God, It’s not an easy task as onward we must plod. Heeding His service it’s our mission to fulfill, A submission and passion for God’s perfect will. We look to those who’ve gone before, So faithful and so true. We’ll walk by faith and not by sight, The Lord will guide us … [Read more...]
A New Life in Christ
Colossians 3:1-17 Risen with Christ, holiness my call Seeking those things that are above all. The world’s attractions are not what they seem They so pale in light of heaven’s bright beam. Dead to the world my life hid with Christ in God, Setting my affections above on this journey I trod. The old life once lived I put off by His grace, A … [Read more...]
Heaven’s Gain The Devil’s Loss
Colossians 2:10-15 Complete in Him, Christ the Head of all. Buried with Him in baptism, Risen from the fall. My sins forever blotted out, Nailed to a cruel cross, My Savior triumphed over all, Heaven’s gain, the devil’s loss. --MHB … [Read more...]
A Sinner’s Humble Prayer
Colossians 1:9-14 Filled with the knowledge of His will This is my earnest plea. Walking worthy of my Lord and King Enjoying salvation so rich and free. In every good work may I fruitful be, Desiring His holiness to employ. Strengthened by His power to live each day, Living with patience and a spirit of joy. Thanking the Father for His mercy and … [Read more...]