We Have an Anchor

 

We Have an Anchor

Hold on tight, don’t look down. Keep Your focus.

When you are in the middle of a storm, whether it be physical, mental or spiritual, our  Savior offers an anchor. Hold on to Him when you’re afraid. Keep your focus on Jesus. He will walk you through your storms, through your fears. When the night becomes dark and your thoughts go to the “what ifs”, go to Jesus, tell Him all your troubles. He will give you peace.

Lyrics by Priscilla J. Owens, arranged by William J. Kirkpatrick

“Will your anchor hold in the storms of life, when the clouds unfold their wings of strife? When the strong tides lift, and the cables strain, will your anchor drift, or firm remain?

It is safely moored, will the storm withstand, for its well secured by the Savior’s hand; And the cables, passed from His heart to mine, can defy that blast, through strength divine.

It will firmly hold in the straits of fear, when the breakers have told the reef is near; Though the tempest rave and the wild winds blow, not an angry wave shall our bark overflow.

When our eyes behold through the gathering night the city of gold, our harbor bright, we shall anchor fast by the heavenly shore, with the storms all past forevermore.

We have an anchor that keeps the soul steadfast and sure while the billows roll, fastened to the rock which cannot move. Grounded firm and deep in the Savior’s love.”

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Anywhere With Jesus

 

Anywhere With Jesus

In a time of chaos and uncertainty, we need a guiding hand. Jesus is always that guiding hand. Our trust in Him will keep us safe and secure and we will never be alone. Even though we may have hard times, He provides a way out and points the way. His way is the only way that will lead us to our heavenly home.

Lyrics by William C. Poole, arranged by Charles H. Gabriel

“Anywhere with Jesus I can safely go, anywhere He leads me in this world below; Anywhere without Him dearest joys would fade; Anywhere with Jesus I am not afraid.

Anywhere with Jesus I am not alone; Other friends may fail me, He is still my own; Though His hand may lead me over dreary ways, anywhere with Jesus is a house of praise.

Anywhere with Jesus over land and sea, telling souls in darkness of salvation free; Ready as He summons me to go or stay, anywhere with Jesus when He points the way.

Anywhere with Jesus I can go to sleep, when the darkening shadows round about me creep; Knowing I shall waken never more to roam, anywhere with Jesus will be home, sweet home.

Anywhere! Anywhere! Fear I cannot know; Anywhere with Jesus I can safely go.”

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Just When I Need Him Most

 

Just When I Need Him Most

Can you think of a time when you were hurting, depressed or just down on your luck and something happened to change it all around for you? I can think of several times when God showed up in just the right moment. “For we know that in all things God works for the good to those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28. I am blessed because of those last-minute moments.

Lyrics by William C. Poole, arranged by Charles H. Gabriel

“Just when I need Him, Jesus is near, just when I falter, just when I fear; Ready to help me, ready to cheer.

Just when I need Him, Jesus is true, never forsaking all the way through; Giving for burdens pleasures anew.

Just when I need Him, Jesus is strong, bearing my burdens all the day long; For all my sorrow giving a song.

Just when I need Him, He is my all, answering when upon Him I call; Tenderly watching lest I should fall.

Just when I need Him most, just when I need Him most, Just when I need Him most; Jesus is near to comfort, and cheer, just when I need Him most.”

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Lord, I Hear of Showers of Blessing

 

Lord, I Hear of Showers of Blessing

No one wants to be left out. We all want to be part of something, whether it be family, a community, or a group of friends. What many people don’t realize is that they are part of being receivers of God’s blessings. God’s grace is in abundance and His mercy endures forever. We receive showers of blessings every day, and most people don’t recognize them. When someone smiles at us, it is a blessing. When God waters our gardens with rain. It is a blessing. When we get a day to ourselves or with our special friend. It is a blessing.

Lyrics by Elizabeth Conner, arranged by William B. Bradbury

“Lord, I hear of showers of blessing, Thou are scattering full and free, showers the thirsty land refreshing; Let some droppings fall on me.

Pass me not, O tender Savior! Let me love and cling to Thee; I am longing for Thy favor; While Thou are calling, O call me.

Pass me not, O mighty Spirit; Thou can make the blind to see; Witnesses of Jesus’ merit, speak the word of power to me.

Love of God, so pure and changeless; blood of Christ, so rich and free; Grace of God, so strong and boundless; Magnify them all in me.

Pass me not! Thy lost one bringing, bind my heart, O Lord, to Thee; While the streams of life are springing; blessing others, O bless me.

Even me, even me, Let thy blessing fall on me.”

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I'll Live for Him

 

I’ll Live for Him

What does it mean to live for God? First we must acknowledge and accept that He gave up His one and only son to come to earth and die for us, to take away our sins. Then we must build a relationship with Jesus in order to go to heaven to be with the Trinity. To have a relationship with Jesus we must know what He says and how He lived so that we can be obedient to His words and live as He did, with love and compassion for all mankind. Get to know Him through the Bible and live accordingly, Repenting, Confessing and being baptized as Jesus did when He walked the earth.

Lyrics by Ralph E. Hudson, arranged by C.H. Dunbar

“My life, my love, I give to you, Thou Lamb of God who died for me; Oh, may I ever faithful be, my Savior and my God!

I now believe Thou does receive, for Thou has died that I might live; And now henceforth I’ll trust in Thee, my Savior and my God!

O Thou who died on Calvary, to save my soul and make me free, I’ll consecrate my life to Thee, my Savior and my God!

I’ll live for Him who died for me, how happy than my life shall be! I’ll live for Him who died for me, my Savior and my God!

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More Love to Thee

 

More Love to Thee

God loves you and there is nothing you can do to add to it or take it away. We also should love God in return. The amount of love isn’t the issue. It’s the heartfelt yearning to love Him more every day that makes our life more meaningful. When we get down on bended knee our love for Him and what He has done for us should pour out of our pores. When we enjoy the beauty of our surroundings, the material blessings He has provided for us, our safe havens, our family and friends, our hearts tend to navigate toward loving Him more. Thank you Lord, for loving us so much that you gave your only son to die for us.

Lyrics by Elizabeth P. Prentiss, arranged by William H. Doane

“More love to Thee, O Christ, more love to Thee! Hear Thou the prayer I make on bended knee; This is my earnest plea; More love,  O Christ to Thee.

Once earthly joy I craved, sought peace and rest; Now Thee alone I see, give what is best; this all my prayer shall be: More love, O Christ to Thee.

Let sorrow do its work. Send grief and pain; Sweet are Thy messengers, sweet their refrain, when they can sing with me; More love, O Christ to Thee.

Then shall my latest breath whisper Thy praise; This be the parting cry my heart shall raise; This still its prayer shall be; More love, O Christ to Thee, more love to Thee, more love to Thee!

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In the Hour of Trial

 

In the Hour of Trial

Satan knows our weaknesses and he is roaming the earth ready to pounce on us the moment he senses that weakness. He makes us worry, he makes us do the “What ifs”. What if I get sick, what if I embarrass myself, what if I embarrass others. Beware that you don’t fall into this trap. Take your thoughts captive and ask God to strengthen you in your weakness. Turn to Him to comfort you and tell satan to take a hike.

Lyrics by James Montgomery, arranged by Spencer Lane

“In the hour of trial, Jesus, plead for me; Lest, by base denial, I depart from Thee; When Thou sees me waver, with a look recall; Nor for fear or favor suffer me to fall.

With forbidden pleasures would this vain world charm; Or its sordid treasures spread to work me harm; Bring to my remembrance sad Gethsemane, or, in darker semblance, cross-crowned Calvary.

Should Thy mercy send me sorrow, toil and woe; Or should pain attend me on my path below, grant that I may never fail Thy hands to see; Grant that I may ever cast my care on Thee.

When my last hour comes, fraught with strife and pain, when my dust returns to the dust again; On Thy truth relying through that mortal strife; Lord, receive me, dying, to eternal life.” Amen.

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