Poems From My Preaching

(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 Him,
He loves to care for His own.

He’s touched by our infirmities,
Every need He understands.
Just meet Him at the Throne Room,
That’s all that He commands.

–MHB

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 just,
Tis only possible as in His Word we trust.

The pilgrim’s High Rock when the deep billows blow,
Gives mercy, peace and joy that satisfies the soul.

Chosen in Christ we must patiently wait,
For that day of no affliction – just joy at the gate!

–MHB

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 through.

–MHB

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 new life transformed by the glory of His face.

Now peace rules my heart, I’m so happy within,
Singing Psalms and hymns of victory o’er sin.

Whatever I do both in word or in deed,
I’ll glorify God as upon His Word I do feed.

Forever thankful for His peace that now reigns,
Sin forever forgiven, His favor I now gain.

–MHB

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

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 grace
Delivering from darkness to glorious light.
Redeeming this sinner by His precious blood,
Filling my future with a hope so bright.

–MHB