Like a River Glorious

 

                                              Like a River Glorious

When a person has perfect peace, it feels good every day and grows deeper in the soul every day. There is no worry or shadow of care, no need to make hasty decisions. The Love of God flows through us and creates a trust in Him. Those who trust Him wholly, find Him wholly true.

Lyrics by Frances R. Havergal, arranged by James Mountain

“Like a river glorious is God’s perfect peace, over all victorious in its bright increase; Perfect, yet it floweth fuller every day. Perfect, yet it growth deeper all the way.

Hidden in the hollow of His blessed hand, never foe can follow, never traitor stand; not a surge of worry, not a shade of care, not a blast of hurry touch the spirit there.

Every joy or trial falleth from above, Traced upon our dial by the Sun of Love. We may trust Him fully all for us to do; they who trust Him wholly find Him wholly true.

Stayed upon Jehovah, hearts are fully blest; find, as He promised, perfect peace and rest.”

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Master, the Tempest is Raging

 

                                     Master, The Tempest is Raging

There are so many natural disasters in this world, that each of us have experienced one kind or another. We probably wondered whether this was it, the last day on earth. We might have wondered where God was in it and feared He wasn’t listening to our prayers. With a troubled heart, we think about our life and the sins we committed. Take heart, God is the whisper in the storm. He promised never to leave us or forsake us. We can rest easy when the storm passes and He assured us that He was there all along. He is always there to save. He has a place prepared for us for just that purpose. Whether we are saved for heaven or earth, God’s plans are perfect in every way.

Lyrics by Mary A. Baker, arranged by Horatius R. Palme

“Master the tempest is raging! The billows are tossing high! The sky is overshadowed with blackness; no shelter or help is night; Carest thou not that we perish? How canst Thou lie asleep, when each moment so madly is threatening a grave in the angry deep!

Master, with anguish spirit I bow in my grief today; The depths of my sad heart are troubled; O waken and save, I pray! Torrents of sin and of anguish sweep over my sinking soul and I perish! I perish, dear Master; O hasten and take control!

Master, the terror is over, the elements sweetly rest; Earth’s sun in the calm lake is mirrored, and heavens within my breast. Linger, O blessed Redeemer, leave me alone no more; And with joy I shall make the blest harbor, and rest on the blissful shore.

The winds and the waves shall obey Thy will. Peace be still! Whether the wrath of the storm-tossed sea, or demons, or men, or whatever it be, no water can swallow the ship where lies the Master of ocean and earth and skies; They all shall sweetly obey Thy will, peace, peace be still!”

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Wonderful Peace

 

                                                     Wonderful Peace

Philippians 4:7 “And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Jesus Christ.” When we ask God to protect and guide us through a storm and we believe that He will answer that request, we will receive a peace that passes all understanding. There will be calm like no other. Nerves are settled, worries are gone and the Love of God abounds.

Lyrics by Haldor Lillenas, arranged by Haldor Lillenas

“Coming to Jesus, my Savior, I found wonderful peace, wonderful peace; Storms in their fury may rage all around, I have peace, sweet peace.

Peace like a river, so deep and so broad, wonderful peace, wonderful peace; Resting my soul on the bosom of God, I have peace, sweet peace.

Peace like a holy and infinite calm, wonderful peace, wonderful peace; Like to the strains of an evening Psalm, I have peace, sweet peace.

Gone is the battle that once raged within, wonderful peace, wonderful peace; Jesus has saved me and cleansed me from sin, I have peace, sweet peace.

Peace, peace, wonderful peace, peace, peace, glorious peace; Since My Redeemer has ransomed my soul, I have peace sweet peace.”                 

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Sweet Peace, the Gift of God's Love

 

                                       Sweet Peace, the Gift of God’s Love

If you want peace in your life, turn to Jesus. Jesus is proof of God’s Love, and it is eternal. We can’t find peace in life without Jesus. It’s not in a bottle; it’s not in family or friends. It’s not in a needle or a cigarette. Peace only comes from one source and that is in our relationship with Jesus. Jesus is our Gift from our Heavenly Father. His peace abides within us and helps us through whatever trials or tribulations we may face. Keep Him close to you and He will keep you close to Him.

Lyrics by Peter F. Bilhorn, arranged by Peter F. Bilhorn

“There comes to my heart one sweet strain, a glad and a joyous refrain; I sing it again and again, sweet peace, the gift of God’s love.

Through Christ on the cross peace was made, my debt by His death was all paid’ No other foundation is laid for peace, the gift of God’s love.

When Jesus as Lord I had crowned, my heart with this peace did abound; In Him the rich blessing I found, Sweet peace the gift of God’s love.

In Jesus for peace, I abide, and as I keep close to His side, there’s nothing but peace doth betide, Sweet peace the gift of God’s Love.

Peace, peace, sweet peace! Wonderful gift from above, Oh, wonderful, wonderful peace! Sweet peace, the gift f God’s love!”

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Be Still, My Soul

 

                                                   Be Still, My Soul

Relax, God’s taking care of everything.  “Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10. God is always on our side. He doesn’t want bad things to happen to us. That doesn’t mean He doesn’t allow bad things to happen to us, but when He does, He always provides a way out. He will order and provide, and all things will work out for the good to those who Love the Lord, your God. Be patient and watch what God will do. He does amazing things in our lives when we wait on Him and trust Him in all things.

Lyrics by Katharina Von Schlegel, arranged by Jean Siberlius

“Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side; Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain; Leave to thy God to order and provide; In every change He faithful will remain. Be still, my soul: thy best. Thy heavenly friend through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.

Be still, my soul: thy God doth undertake to guide the future as He has the past. Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake; All now mysterious shall be bright at last. Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know His voice who ruled them while He dwelt below.

Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on when we shall be forever with the Lord, when disappointment, grief, and fear are gone. Sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys be restored. Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past. All safe and blessed we shall meet at last. Amen.

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The Holy Spirit, Lord, Alone

 

                                  The Holy Spirit, Lord, Alone

Only the Holy Spirit can free us from our sins, He can give us deeper Love and answers to our prayers. The Holy Spirit comforts us and takes away our fears and worries. He alone, can grant us grace. But you must receive it from the oHoly     

Holy Spirit before it can be done. The Trinity is there with open arms ready for you to lift your arms up to Him. Just like little children that reaches up for their parents to pick them up, we must reach up to God for Him to pick us up.

Lyrics by Henrietta E. Blair, arranged by William J. Kirkpatrick

“Thy Holy Spirit, Lord, alone can turn our hearts from sin; His power alone can sanctify and keep us pure within.

Thy Holy Spirit, Lord, alone can deeper love inspire; His power alone within our souls can light the sacred fire.

Thy Holy Spirit, Lord, can bring the gifts we seek in prayer; His voice can words of comfort speak, and still each wave of care.

Thy Holy Spirit, Lord, can give the grace we need this hour; and while we wait, O Spirit, come in sanctifying power.”

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Heaven Came Down and Glory filled My Soul

 

Heaven Came Down and Glory Filled My Soul

Remember the day you accepted the Lord and through baptism God washed away your sins. Do You remember how happy you felt and so energized to get busy for the Lord. God’s forgiveness should mean a lot to us and when we see how He meets our needs, especially the needs of our heart, it should exhilarate us into praising Him daily. We have become a part of a unique family and carry with us a hope of eternity in the mansion God has prepared for us. Heaven came down and glory filled my soul!

Lyrics by John W. Peterson, arranged by John W. Peterson

“O what a wonderful, wonderful day – Day I will never forget; after I’d wandered in darkness away, Jesus my Savior I met. O what a tender, compassionate friend, He met the need of my heart; shadows dispelling, with joy I am telling, He made all the darkness depart!

Born of the Spirit with life from above into God’s family divine; Justified fully thru Calvary’s love, O what a standing is mine! And the transaction so quickly was made, when as a sinner I came, took of the offer of grace He did proffer, He saved me, O praise His dear name!

Now I’ve a hope that will surely endure after the passing of time; I have a future in heaven for sure, there in those mansions sublime, and it’s because of that wonderful day when at the cross I believed, riches eternal and blessings supernal from His precious hand I received.

Heaven came down and glory filled my soul, when at the cross the Savior made me whole; sins were washed away, and my night was turned to day. Heaven came down and glory filled my soul!

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