My Savior's Love

 

                                                My Savior’s Love

When Jesus went to the cross, He wasn’t forced to do it. He didn’t do it for Himself. Not His will but God’s will. He willingly went to the cross to save you and I for our sins. When He walked this earth, He saw sin in everyone. He saw the great need for His love and care. He loved us so much that He cried for us, He sweat-drops of blood for us. Have you loved anyone that deeply? So deeply that you would be willing to die for them?

Lyrics by Charles H. Gabriel, arranged by Charles H. Gabriel

“I stand amazed in the presence of Jesus the Nazarene, and wonder how He could love me, a sinner, condemned, unclean.

For me it was in the garden He prayed: “Not My will, but Thine,” He had no tears for His own griefs, but sweat-drops blood for mine.

In pity angels beheld Him and came from the world of light to comfort Him in the sorrows He bore for my soul that night.

He took my sins and my sorrows, He made them His very own; He bore the burden to Calvary, and suffered, and died alone.

When with the ransomed in glory His face I at last shall see, “Twill be my joy through the ages to sing of His love for me.

How marvelous! How wonderful! And my song shall ever be; How marvelous! How wonderful! Is my Savior’s love for me!   Amen”

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Let the Lower Lights be burning

 

                                    Let the Lower Lights Be Burning

I have never been to a lighthouse, but I understand how the concept could be compared to God’s mercy. His mercy is unending and it shines as far and as bright as a lighthouse. He wants us to share that mercy with Him and with others. Mercy means not getting what we deserve. None of us deserve God’s mercy but because He gives it as a gift, all we have to do is accept it and extend it to others that don’t deserve it either but need it. Let us be aware of the people God puts before us. It may be some poor struggling soul that needs saved.

Lyrics by Philip P. Bliss, arranged by Phillip P. Bliss

“Brightly beams our Father’s mercy from His lighthouse evermore, but to us He gives the keeping of the lighthouse along the shore.

Dark the night of sin has settled, loud the angry billows roar; Eager eyes are watching, longing, for the lights along the shore.

Trim your feeble lamp, my brother, some poor sailor tempest tossed, trying now to make the harbor, in the darkness may be lost.

Let the lower lights be burning! Send a gleam across the wave! Some poor fainting, struggling seaman you may rescue, you may save.

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God Be with You

 

                                                God Be with You

This is one of my favorite songs. It is a sentiment that can be used in different ways. It can be used as a parting remark to a friend or a loved one that you expect to see again, hoping for the very best for them while you are apart.

It can be parting words from a person who is dying and hopes to see you once again in heaven. It can also be a eulogy of a person who has already passed away. This would be an invitation for the ones at the funeral to follow God and allow Him to protect you until your dying day when you can meet that person once again in heaven.

Lyrics by Jeremiah E. Rankin, arranged by William G. Tomer

“God be with you till we meet again; By His counsels’ guide, uphold you, with His sheep securely fold you; God be with you till we meet again.

God be with you till we meet again; Neath His wings protecting hide you, daily manna still provide you; God be with you till we meet again.

God be with you till we meet again; When Life’s perils thick confound you, put His arms unfailing round you; God be with you till we meet again.

God be with you till we meet again; Keep love’s banner floating over you; Smite death’s threatening wave before you; God be with you till we meet again.

Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet at Jesus’ feet; Till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again.”

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Savior, More Than Life to Me

 

                        Savior, More Than Life to Me

As this world changes, we need Jesus more than ever. To trust Him and know that He is always nearby. Trusting that He will guide us through this life and keep us from going astray. Striving always to Love Jesus more than ever and soak in His love for us.

Lyrics by Fanny J. Crosby, arranged by William H. Doane

“Savior, more than life to me, I am clinging, clinging close to Thee; Let Thy precious blood applied, keep me ever, ever near Thy side.

Through this changing world below, lead me gently, gently as I go; Trusting Thee, I cannot stray, I can never, never lose my way.

Let me love Thee more and more, Till this fleeting, fleeting life is over; Till my soul is lost in love, in a brighter, brighter world above.

Every day, every hour, let me feel Thy cleansing power.

 

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What if it Were Today?

 

                                                What if it Were Today?

What if Jesus were coming today, would you be ready? Are you ready to be taken up in the clouds or will you be left behind? Jesus is coming to raise the dead and to take His children home. He is looking for His faithful children that have surrendered to Him and have obeyed His commands. It is not enough to be good or a serving servant. He wants obedient servants. He wants us to shower Him with Love as He showers us with Love.

Lyrics by Leila N. Morris, arranged by Leila N. Morris

“Jesus is coming to earth again, what if it were today? Coming in power and love to reign, what if it were today? Coming to claim His chosen Bride, all the redeemed and purified, over this whole earth scattered wide, what if it were today?

Satan’s dominion will then be over, O that it were today! Sorrow and sighing shall be no more, O that it were today! Then shall the dead in Christ arise, caught up to meet Him in the skies, when shall these glories meet our eyes? What if it were today?

Faithful and true would He find us here if He should come today? Watching in gladness and not in fear, If He should come today? Signs of His coming multiply, morning light breaks in eastern sky, watch, for the time is drawing nigh, what if it were today?

Glory, glory! Joy to my heart  will bring; Glory, glory!  When we shall crown Him King; Glory, glory! Haste to prepare the way; Glory, glory! Jesus will come some day.

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Have You Any Room for Jesus?

 

                                    Have You Any Room for Jesus?

What is it that you fill your waking hours with? Is there any room in your life for Jesus? Every minute of our life belongs to God. He gave us breath to live and the abilities we have to get through the day. As humans, we should be mindful of how much we give back to God? Is He welcome in our home, or do we have things we rather keep from Him? Do we spend any time talking to Him or are we too busy for Him? God knows all, sees all and wants to hear from us. He wants to be welcomed not only in your home, but also into your heart. Make God part of your life and He will guide you always.

Lyrics by source unknown, arranged by Daniel W. Whittle

“Have you any room for Jesus, He who bore your load of sin? As He knocks and asks admission, sinner, will you let Him in?

Room for pleasure, room for business, but for Christ the crucified, not a place that He can enter, in the heart for which He died?

Have you any room for Jesus, as in grace He calls again? O today is time accepted, tomorrow you may call in vain.

Room and time now give to Jesus, soon will pass God’s Day of grace; Soon thy heart left cold and silent, and thy Savior’s pleading cease.

Room for Jesus, King of Glory! Hasten now His word obey; Swing the heart’s door widely open, bid Him enter while you may.”

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Is Thy Heart Right with God?

 

                                                Is thy Heart Right with God?

Where is your relationship with Jesus? Do you Love the Lord, your God with all your heart, soul and mind? Do you practice self-control? Is there sin still lingering in your life that you know you should give up and turn it over to Christ? Is your life in a place that you can purposely say, “I am going to go to heaven and be with Jesus”? Is your heart right with God?

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

“Have thy affections been nailed to the cross? Is thy heart right with God? Countest thou all things for Jesus but loss? Is thy heart right with God?

Hast thou dominion over self and over sin? Is thy heart right with God? Over all evil without and within? Is thy heart right with God?

Is there no more condemnation for sin? Is thy heart right with God? Does Jesus rule in the temple within? Is thy heart right with God?

Art thou now walking in heaven’s pure light? Is thy heart right with God? Is thy soul wearing the garment of white? Is thy heart right with God?

Is thy heart right with God, washed in the crimson flood, cleansed and made holy, humble and lowly, right in the sight of God?”

 

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