Barnabas File

Mark 16:6: And he saith unto them, be not affrighted: ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.

I love to hear the story
How up from the grave He arose,
And the moving of the stone
Could not be explained by His foes.

I love to hear the story
How the women came that morn,
Wondering how to move the stone,
Sweet spices, His body to adorn.

I love to hear the story
How the angel all dressed in white,
Said to the trembling ladies,
He’s risen! He’s not here! It’s all right!

–MHB

Lord, thank you for your kindness,
In choosing me by grace,
For showing me your mercy
Wrapped in your holy embrace.

Your kindness has covered my sin,
Amazing though it be,
I can hardly comprehend
That you would save one such as me.

Your kindness follows me faithfully,
Reminding me of your care.
Showering me with heavenly blessings
Lightening the burdens I bear.

Lord, thank you for your kindness,
Which aids me in the race,
May I receive it with humble spirit
Til I meet you face to face.

–MHB

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 glorify Thee.

–MHB

(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 the kingdom
To hear the saints in heav’n sing!

–MHB

(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