Archive for the 'Hymns' Category

Risen to Reign

The Lion of Judah, the Lamb that was slain, In power and glory has risen to reign; He only is worthy, none else could prevail, To conquer the dragon and open the seal. – from the hymn, The Lion of Judah

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Walk in the Light

Walk in the light, and thine shall be, A path, though thorny, bright! For God, by grace, shall dwell in thee, And God, Himself, is light. – From the hymn, Walk in the Light

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Merry Christmas Bells

Glory in the highest, peace on earth! Let your voices ring; Sing about the blessed Savior’s birth– He is Lord and King. Bringing light and gladness, peace, good cheer, To earth’s lonely dells; Over all the land today we hear, Merry Christmas bells! – From the hymn, Listen to the Bells

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The Bible Stands

The Bible stands like a rock undaunted, ‘Mid the raging storms of time; Its pages burn with the truth eternal, And they glow with a light sublime. The Bible stands, though the hills may tumble, It will firmly stand when the earth shall crumble; I will plant my feet in its firm foundation – For [...]

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My Five Favorite Heroines

I love them for their kindness and generosity… Molly Gibson … …for their courage and honesty… Princess Leia … …for their ability to admit their own faults… Bella Wilfer … …for their intelligence and sense of humor… Elizabeth Bennet … …for their quiet strength and wisdom. Anne Elliot

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Morning Prayer

Thankful for the morning light, shining over earth and sea; Thankful for the gift of sight, O Father, Lord, to Thee. To Thee with all the heart I pray, now at the dawning of the day; I know Thou hast me in Thy care, and Thou wilt hear my prayer. – from the hymn, Morning [...]

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My Name is Written There!

Lord, my sins, they are many, like the sands of the sea, But Thy blood, O my Savior, is sufficient for me; For Thy promise is written in bright letters that glow, “Though your sins be as scarlet, I will make them like snow.” Yes, my name’s written there, On the page white and fair; [...]

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He Lifted Me

In loving-kindness Jesus came, My soul in mercy to reclaim, And from the depths of sin and shame, Through grace He lifted me. From sinking sand He lifted me, With tender hand He lifted me; From shades of night to plains of light, O, praise His name, He lifted me! Now on a higher plane [...]

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I do not know why oft ’round me, My hopes all shattered seem to be; God’s perfect plan I cannot see, But someday, I’ll understand. I cannot tell the depth of love, Which moves the Father’s heart above; My faith to test, my love to prove, But someday, I’ll understand. Someday, He’ll make it plain [...]

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It may be little that I can do, Nor may I have much to say, But in that little I mean to be true, And do what I can today. From the depths of my heart I will do my part With a ready and willing hand; And I will not shirk, I will faithfully [...]

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