Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Take the Name of Jesus with You

 

Take the Name of Jesus with You

How much of your time do you give to Jesus? Do you take Him with you everywhere you go. In the car, in the store, to your laying down and rising up? Do you only call on Him when you are in trouble or confused and lonely. Jesus is with you always, whether you feel His presence or not. Try focusing on Jesus every minute of the day. He will protect you, comfort you and give you great joy and in the end, He will take you home with Him.

Lyrics by Lydia Baxter, arranged by William H. Duane

“Take the name of Jesus with you, child of sorrow and of woe; It will joy and comfort give you, take it, then, wherever you go.

Take the name of Jesus ever, as a shield from every snare; If temptations round you gather, breathe that holy name in prayer.

O the precious name of Jesus! How it thrills our souls with joy, when His loving arms receive us, and His songs our tongues employ!

At the name of Jesus bowing, falling prostrate at His feet, King of kings in heaven will crown Him, when our journey is complete.

Precious name, O how sweet! Hope of earth and joy of heaven; Precious name, o how sweet! Hope of earth and joy of heaven.

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Monday, September 7, 2026

One Day!

 

One Day!

When we look around us and when we listen to the news, one cannot help but think that these dark days can’t get any worse. We expect any day now Jesus is going to come and take us home. Before Jesus came to earth as a baby, sin was rapid and the days were dark for everyone living in that time. The people heard of a baby born from a virgin to become mankind’s hope. People came from all around to praise and worship this child. He grew up being an example for all of us until one day those who opposed Him led Him up a hill to a cross where He was slain and died. Angels watched over His tomb until one day He arose from that grave and walked the earth once more. He finished His ministry on earth and ascended into heaven. This is our glorious Savior!

Lyrics by J. Wilbur chapman, arranged by Charles H. Marsh

“One day when heaven was filled with His praises, one day when sin was as black as could be, Jesus came forth to be born of a virgin. Dwelt among men, my example is He.

One day they led Him up Calvary’s mountain, one day they nailed Him to die on the tree; Suffering anguish, despised and reject; Bearing our sins, my Redeemer is He.

One day they left Him alone in the garden, one day He rested, from suffering free; Angels came down over His tomb to keep vigil; Hope of the hopeless, my Savior is He.

One day the grave could conceal Him no longer, one day the stone rolled away from the door; Then He arose, over death He had conquered; Now is ascended, my Lord evermore!

One day the trumpet will sound for His coming, one day the skies with His glories will shine; Wonderful day, my beloved ones bringing; Glorious Savior, this Jesus is mine!

Living, He loved me; dying, He saved me; Buried, He carried my sins far away; Rising, He justified freely forever; One day He’s coming oh, glorious day!

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Saturday, September 5, 2026

What a Wonderful Savior!

 

What a Wonderful Savior!

We do have a wonderful Savior! He’s done so much for us. He cares about every little thing we do or say and listens to our hearts when we are sad, angry, or happy. He wants us to know that He loves us so much that He was willing to send His one and only Son to die on the cross so that we can be washed in His blood and receive atonement for our sins. He gives us strength and power to overcome our weaknesses and invites us to give Him all our heart and praise Him in all things.

Lyrics by Elisha A. Hoffman, arranged by Elisha A. Hoffman

Christ has for sin atonement made. What a wonderful Savior! We are redeemed! The price is paid! What a wonderful Savior!

I praise Him for the cleansing blood, what a wonderful Savior! That reconciled my soul to God; What a wonderful Savior!

He cleansed my heart from all its sin. What a wonderful Savior! And now He reigns and rules therein; What a wonderful Savior!

He gives me overcoming power, what a wonderful Savior! And triumph in each trying hour; What a wonderful Savior!

To Him I’ve given all my heart, what a wonderful Savior! The world shall never share a part; What a wonderful Savior!

What a wonderful Savior is Jesus, my Jesus! What a wonderful Savior is Jesus Lord!

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Friday, September 4, 2026

Ivory Palaces

 

Ivory Palaces

When we think of Jesus’ garments we think of “Robes of Splendor”, “Robes of Righteousness”. To carry it a little further, we might say He smells good. His robes being filled with Myrrh. We know what it’s like to stand next to a nicely dressed man or woman who smells good. I never once thought of Jesus dressed in riches and smelling good.  Jesus had been dressed in robes of purple, but He was also dressed in rags. He lived as a Shepherd. But when Jesus comes to take us to His home, He will be dressed in glorious garments. I can’t wait to see that day!

Lyrics by Henry Barraclough, arranged by Henry Barraclough

“My Lord has garments o wondrous fine, and myrrh their texture fills; Its fragrance reached to this heart of mine, with joy my being thrills.

His life had also its sorrows sore, for aloes had a part; And when I think of the cross He bor, my eyes with teardrops start.

His garments too were in cassia dipped. With healing in a touch; each time my feet in some sin have slipped. He took me from its clutch.

In garments glorious He will come, to open wide the door; And I shall enter my heavenly home, to dwell forever more.

Out of the ivory palaces into a world of woe, only His great eternal love, made my Savior go.”

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Thursday, September 3, 2026

The Lord's My Shepherd

 

The Lord’s My Shepherd

The Lord is my Shepherd; I have all that I need. He leads me in the best places and there is no fear when the Lord is with me. He fights all my battles for me and my praise to His name overflows. Goodness and Mercy are my mainstays and I look forward to a home with Him in heaven.

Lyrics by a Scottish Psalter (Psalm 23). Arranged by Jessie S. Irvine

“The Lord’s my Shepherd, I’ll not want; He makes me down to lie in pastures green; He leads me the quiet waters by.

My soul He does restore again, and me to walk, does make, within the paths of righteousness, even for His own name’s sake.

Yea, though I walk in death’s dark vale, yet will I fear no ill; For thou are with me, and Thy rod and staff comfort me still.

My table Thou has furnished in presence of my foes; My head Thou does with oil anoint, and my cup overflows.

Goodness and mercy all my life shall surely follow me, and in God’s house for evermore my dwelling place shall be.”

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

The King of Love My Shepherd Is

 

The King of Love My Shepherd Is

God is love; His love never fails. If we have God in our heart, soul and mind, we will never lack anything. We may want things and not get them but whatever we need, God provides. We have no need to fear anything because God comforts us in all circumstances. Yield to God’s will and see how strong you will become in the Lord. God is Love!

Lyrics by Henry W. Baker (Psalm 22), arranged by John B. Dykes

“The King of love my Shepherd is whose goodness fails never; I nothing lack if I am His, and He is mine forever.

Where streams of living water flow my ransomed soul He leads, and where the verdant pastures grow, with food celestial feeds.

In death’s dark vale I fear no ill with Thee, dear Lord, beside me; Thy rod and staff my comfort still, Thy cross before to guide me.

And so through all the length of day, Thy goodness fails never; Good Shepherd, may I sing Thy praise within Thy house forever.

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Monday, August 31, 2026

In Tenderness He Sought Me

 

In Tenderness He Sought Me

I too, have wondered what God sees in me. How He blesses me in all that I do and reminds me that once I was a sinner and now, I am saved by grace. Not one of us deserves His love the way He gives it. We can’t sing His praises enough. He tenderly seeks each one of us. No one is forced to accept Him. Once He finds us, He claims us as His own. I, for one, am proud to be called His child.

Lyrics by W. Spencer Walton, arranged by Adoniram J. Gordon

“In tenderness He sought me, weary and sick with sin, and on His shoulders brought me back to His fold again. While angels in His presence sang until the courts of heaven rang.

He washed the bleeding sin wounds and poured in oil and wine; He whispered to assure me, “I’ve found thee, thou art mine; I never heard a sweeter voice; It made my aching heart rejoice!

He pointed to the nail-prints, for me His blood was shed, a mocking crown so thorny was placed upon His head; I wondered what He saw in me, to suffer such deep agony.

I’m sitting in His presence, the sunshine of His face, while with adoring wonder His blessings I retrace, It seems as it eternal days are far too short to sound His praise.

So while the hours are passing, all now is perfect rest; I’m waiting for the morning, the brightest and the best. When He will call us to His side, to be with Him, His spotless bride.

Oh, the love that sought me! Oh, the blood that bought me! Oh, the grace that brought me to the fold, wondrous grace that brought me to the fold!

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Take the Name of Jesus with You

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