Open My Eyes, that I May See

 

Open My Eyes, That I May See

In today’s world it is hard to discern what is truth and what is a lie. Satan roams this earth trying to deceive everyone he can. It’s on social media, in the news, in the gossip. The only way to tell if something is true is if it lines up with God’s Word. That is why it is so important for us to talk to God every day and ask for wisdom and understanding in every aspect of our life. Only God can open our eyes to what is true, honorable, just, righteous and of good report. Don’t place your faith and trust in mankind or you will be disappointed.

Lyrics by Clara H. Scott, arranged by Clara H. Scott

“Open my eyes, that I may see glimpses of truth Thou has for me; Place in my hands the wonderful key that shall unclasp, and set me free, silently now I wait for Thee, ready, my God, Thy will to see; open my eyes, illumine me, spirit divine!

Open my ears, that I may hear voices of truth Thou sends clear; And while the wave-notes fall on my ear, everything false will disappear. Silently now I wait for Thee, ready, my God, Thy will to see; Open my ears, illumine me, Spirit divine!

Open my mouth and let me bear gladly the warm truth everywhere; Open my heart, and let me prepare love with Thy children thus to share. Silently now I wait for Thee, ready, my God, Thy will to see; Open my heart, illumine me, Spirit divine!

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Lead, Kindly Light

 

Lead, Kindly Light

How many sleepless nights have you had pondering past mistakes, feeling guilt and shame. Or anticipating what will happen tomorrow? There might be something you are anxious about outside your comfort zone. Most of the time our anxiety that we bring on ourselves turns out to either not happen or once it does, you wonder why I was so worried? When I pray, I ask God to lead me to the light, let me live minute by minute, holding my focus toward Him. When our focus is on self, we don’t do well. When we focus on God, we trust Him to go with us, to guide us and protect us.

Lyrics by John H. Newman, arranged by John H. Dykes

“Lead, kindly light, amid the encircling gloom, lead Thou me on! The night is dark, and I am far from home; Lead Thou me on! Keep Thou my feet; I do not ask to see the distant scene; one step enough for me.

I was not ever thus, nor prayed that Thou  should lead me on; I loved to choose and see my path; but now Lead Thou me on! I loved the garish day, and spite of fears, pride ruled my will, remember not past years!

So long Thy power has blessed me, sure it still will lead me on over moor and fen, over crag and torrent, till the night is gone, and with the morn those angel faces smile, which I have loved long since, and lost a while!

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O For a Closer Walk with God

 

O For a Closer Walk with God

How close are you to God? Do you know Who He is? Is God first in your life? What are your idols? An idol is something you put before God. If He is not first in your life, then you have an idol. It could be your money, your relationships, your television, your bad habits, any material thing that you cherish more than the Lord. If you want to have a closer walk with God, then you must give up your idols and follow Him with all your heart.

Lyrics by William Cowper, arranged by William Gardiner

“O for a closer walk with God, a calm and heavenly frame. A light to shine upon the road that leads me to the Lamb!

Where is the blessedness I knew when first I saw the Lord? Where is the soul refreshing view of Jesus and His word?

The dearest idol I have known, whatever that idol be. Help me to fear it from Thy throne and worship only Thee.

So shall my walk be close with God, calm and serene my frame; So purer light shall mark the road that leads unto the Lamb.

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More About Jesus

 

More About Jesus

Have you ever met someone who you wanted to know more about? Jesus is a mystery to many people. How can anyone live a perfect life on this earth and why would anyone die for someone like me? These are questions that we can only learn the answers to in God’s Word. When we study God’s word, we can discern His voice. We can feel the comfort and nurturing of His grace. Why would anyone show grace to those of us who do not deserve it? There are so many questions that need answered and the more we know about Jesus, the more we get to know Him. Don’t just read His word, study it until you truly understand who Jesus is and why He does what He do.

Lyrics by Eliza E. Hewitt, arranged by John R. Sweney

“More about Jesus would I know, more of His grace to others show; more of His saving fullness see, more of His love who died for me.

More about Jesus let me learn, More of His holy will discern; Spirit of God, my teacher be, showing the things of Christ to me.

More about Jesus; in His word, holding communion with my Lord; Hearing His voice in every line, making each faithful saying mine.

More about Jesus on His throne, riches in glory all His own; More of His kingdom’s sure increase; more of His coming, Prince of Peace.

More, more about Jesus, more, more about Jesus; More of His saving fullness see, more of His love who died for me.”

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O, Jesus I Have Promised

 

O, Jesus I Have Promised

Even Though God has given me a ministry to serve Him and others, I am quite aware that I couldn’t do any of it, if God is not there with me. Whatever I do, it is with the utmost ability that God has given me to get the work done. God is always near me, and I know that when the world gets in the way, that He draws me back and assures me He is there to defend me and protect me. He has promised to be there for me throughout all eternity, and I promise to serve Him throughout my lifetime.

Lyrics by John E. Bode, arranged by Arthur H. Mann

“O Jesus, I have promised to serve Thee to the end; Be Thou forever near me, my Master and my friend: I shall not fear the battle if Thou art by my side, nor wander from the pathway if Thou will be my guide.

O let me feel Thee near me, the world is ever near; I see the sights that dazzle, the tempting sounds I hear: My foes are ever near me, around me and within; But, Jesus, draw Thou nearer, and shield my soul from sin.

O Jesus, Thou has promised to all who follow Thee, that where Thou art in glory, there shall Thy servant be; And, Jesus, I have promised to serve Thee to the end; O give me grace to follow my Master and my Friend.

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Lord, Speak to Me

 

Lord, Speak to Me

It’s important to speak as Jesus speaks, to seek out those who are lost and to teach them the words that Jesus gives us to share. It’s important to take in the fullness of His love and wait upon the day that we can be with Him in heaven.

Lyrics by Frances R. Havergal, arranged by Robert Schumans

“Lord, speak to me. That I may speak in living echoes of Thy tone; As Thou has sought, so let me seek Thy erring children lost and lone.

O teach me, Lord, that I may teach the precious things Thou dost impart; And wing my words, that they may reach the hidden depths of many a heart.

O fill me with Thy fullness Lord, until my very heart overflow in kindling thought and glowing word, Thy love to tell, Thy praise to show.

O use me, Lord, use even me, just as Thou will, and when and where; Until Thy blessed face I see, Thy rest, Thy joy, Thy glorious share.”

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I Would Be Like Jesus

 

I Would Be Like Jesus

My goal in life is to hear the words “Well done, thy good and faithful servant.” That means all my earthly pleasures that I had dealt with in my past, I have given up to be more like Jesus. My servitude is for Jesus and because of Jesus. I will tell everyone that needs to know that what I do, I do because God has put it in me to do it. I want to be more like Jesus everyday so that I will hear the words that I long to hear.

Lyrics by James Rowe, arranged by Bentley D. Ackley

“Earthy pleasures vainly call me; I would be like Jesus; Nothing worldly shall enthrall me; I would be like Jesus.

He has broken every fetter, I would be like Jesus; That my soul may serve Him better, I would be more like Jesus.

All the way from earth to Glory, I would be like Jesus; Telling over and over the story, I would be like Jesus.

That in heaven He may meet me, I would be like Jesus; That His words “Well done”, may greet me, I would be like Jesus.

Be like Jesus, this my song, in the home and in the throng; Be like Jesus, all day long! I would be like Jesus. Amen!

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