THE CHILD COMING TO JESUS
How Can a Pure Heart be Obtained? – William Booth SUFFER me to come to Jesus,Mother, dear, forbid me not;By his blood from hell He frees us,Makes us fair without a spot.Suffer me, my earthly father,At his pierced feet to fall:Why forbid me? help me, rather;Jesus is my all in all.Suffer me to run unto […]
TO YONDER SIDE
TO YONDER SIDE – Robert Murray Mcchene Luke 8:22–25. BEHIND the hills of NaphtaliThe sun went slowly down,Leaving on mountain, tower, and tree,A tinge of golden brown.The cooling breath of evening wokeThe waves of Galilee,Till on the shore the waters brokeIn softest melody.“Now launch the bark,” the Saviour cried—The chosen twelve stood by—“And let us […]
THE SEA OF GALILEE
THE SEA OF GALILEE – Robert Murray Mcchene How pleasant to me thy deep blue wave,O sea of Galilee!For the glorious One who came to saveHath often stood by thee.Fair are the lakes in the land I love,Where pine and heather grow;But thou hast loveliness far aboveWhat Nature can bestow.It is not that the wild […]
THY WORD IS A LAMP UNTO MY FEET, AND A LIGHT UNTO MY PATH
THY WORD IS A LAMP UNTO MY FEET, AND A LIGHT UNTO MY PATH – Robert Murray Mcchene WHEN Israel knew not where to go.God made the fiery pillar glow;By night, by day, above the campIt led the way—their guiding lamp:Such is thy holy word to meIn day of dark perplexity.When devious paths before me […]
THE NAME ABOVE EVERY NAME John H. Sammis
THE NAME ABOVE EVERY NAME – John H. Sammis Oh what is Jehovah El Shaddai to me?My Lord, God and Saviour, Immanuel, He;My Prophet, Priest, Sacrifice, Altar and Lamb;Judge, Advocate, Surety and Witness, I AM;My Peace and my Life, my Truth and my Way;My Leader, my Teacher, my Hope and my Stay;Redeemer and Ransom, Atonement […]
The Barren Fig Tree
The Barren Fig Tree Within a vineyard’s sunny bound An ample fig tree shelter found,Enjoying sun and showers –The boughs were graceful to the view,With spreading leaves of deep-green hue,And gaily blushing flowers. When round the vintage season came, The blooming fig was still the same,As promising and fair; But though the leaves were broad […]
THE BIBLE James M. Gray
THE BIBLE – James M. Gray Where childhood needs a standardOr youth a beacon light,Where sorrow sighs for comfortOr weakness longs for might,Bring forth the Holy Bible—The Bible! Here it stands!Resolving all life’s problemsAnd meeting its demands. Though sophistry conceal it,The Bible! There it sands!Though Parisees profane it,Its influence expands.It fills the world with fragranceWhose […]
THE BIBLE John Greenleaf Whittier
THE BIBLE – John Greenleaf Whittier We search the world for truth. We cullThe good, the true, the beautiful,From graven stone and written scroll,And all old flower fields of the soul;And, weary seekers of the best,We come back laden from our quest,To find that all the sages saidIs in the Book our mothers read. John […]
THANK GOD FOR THE BIBLE James M. Gray
THANK GOD FOR THE BIBLE – James M. Gray Oh, how we thank Thee, our God, for the Bible,Whose truth doth each century clearer reveal!The fountain of wisdom and source of all knowledge,The court of humanity’s final appeal. Oh, here Thou revealest that Thou art our Father,The hand that hath fashioned and caused us to […]
THE BIBLE – C. T. Studd
THE BIBLE – C. T. Studd What could we do without the BookThat God gave us to read?No more than any farmerWho hadn’t any seed! No other tells us of our Lord,The God of grace and love,Who made the whole creation,This world and those above. What could we do were we withoutThe Gospels or the […]
THE UNCHANGING WORD Martin Luther
THE UNCHANGING WORD Martin Luther Feelings come and feelings go, And feelings are deceiving; My warrant is the Word of God— Naught else is worth believing. Though all my heart should feel condemned For want of some sweet token, There is One greater than my heart Whose Word cannot be broken. I’ll trust in God’s […]
THE SURGE OF INIQUITY Gunerius C. Lee
THE SURGE OF INIQUITY – Gunerius C. Lee The surge of iniquity Rolls o’er the landLike the billows of ocean Upon the wide strand.Like the wave that oft follows The earthquakes dread shock,Like the Deluge of old Inundating the rock. All nations are sick From the ravage of sin:Nearly all are preparing for War’s savage […]
TRUST HIM Gunerius C. Lee
TRUST HIM – Gunerius C. Lee When Holy men like Peter, John, and PaulAt times have doubts and fear,Can we who are so very weak and smallBe always in the clear? When Peter walked the water in his prideHis doubts soon brought him griefBut when he sought the Master o’er the tideHe found a sure […]
TO A FATHER Gunerius C. Lee
TO A FATHER – Gunerius C. Lee I would not dare in oral words to voiceThe thoughts so near the heart—A father’s thoughts—by father understood—Of fathers true such feelings are a part. A son whose ways seem foolish, wrong and wildWill create heartache, sorrow, fear;Advice seems futile, he will not be ledHe is so deaf, […]
TRY Charles Spurgeon
TRY – Charles Spurgeon Once let every man say Try,Very few on straw would lie;Fewer still of want would die;Pans would all have fish to fry;Pigs would fill the poor man’s sty;Want would cease, and need would fly:Wives and children cease to cry;Poor rates would not swell so high;Things wouldn’t go so much awry—You’d be […]
The Anvil of God’s Word
The Anvil of God’s Word Last eve I paused beside the blacksmith’s door,And heard the anvil ring the vesper chime;Then looking in, I saw upon the floor, Old hammers worn with beating years of time. “How many anvils have you had,” said I,“To wear and batter all these hammers so?”“Just one,” said he, and then […]
The Secret Place of Prayer
The Secret Place of Prayer There is a place where thou canst touch the eyesOf blinded men to instant, perfect sight;There is a place where thou canst say “Arise!”To dying captives bound in chains of night;There is a place where heaven’s resistless powerResponsive moves to thine insistent plea;There is a place – a silent, trusting […]
The Border-Lands
The Border-Lands Father, into Thy loving handsMy feeble spirit I commit,While wnadering in these Border-Lands, Until Thy voice shall summon it. Father, I would not dare to chooseA longer life, an earlier death;I know not what my soul might loseBy shortneed or protracted breath. These Border-Lands are calm and still,And solemn are their silent shades;And […]
Travel on Your Knees
Travel on Your Knees Last night I took a journeyTo a land far “cross the seas;I didn’t go by boat or plane,I trusted on my knees. I saw so many people thereIn deepest depths of sin,And Jesus told me I should goThat there were souls to win. But I said, “Jesus, I can’t goAnd work […]
The Cross Became The Bridge – Sharon Dawson Menefee
The Cross Became The Bridge – Sharon Dawson Menefee I was lost in sinwandering aimlesslyI didn’t know of God’s loveOr of CalvaryI didn’t know sin separated mefrom the Father’s sideAnd that a chasm was between usdeep and wide…. But then one day I heard the storyof how He loved me soEnough to die for meAnd […]
The Pilgrim
The Pilgrim Still onward through this land of foes I pass in pilgrim guise; I may not stop to seek repose Where cool the shadow lies; I may not stoop amid the grass To pluck earth’s fairest flowers, Nor by her springing fountains pass The sultry noontide hours; Yet flowers I wear upon my breast […]
The Changed Cross
The Changed Cross It was a time of sadness, and my heart,Although it knew and loved the better part, Felt wearied with the conflict and the strife. And all the needful discipline of life. And while I thought on these, as given to me — My trial tests of faith and love to be — […]
The Stranger Hannes Grove
The Stranger – Hannes Grove I met this stranger on a rocky road seldom traveled on, and He asked me: “Friend where are you going?” And I told Him about The Lion of Judah who had pointed me on this steep way and who had protected me several times on this lonely, dangerous road. At […]
TIDES OF DARKNESS Hannes Zegement Grove
TIDES OF DARKNESS – Hannes Zegement Grove TIDES OF DARKNESS Tides of darkness is coming nearTimes of hardship and shedding tearsMore reasons growing for us to fearBut our Lord Jesus said He is here Tides of darkness is coming to beNo rapture to come and help save TheeSuffering and agony screaming—just stay strongOn God’s word […]
THIS SO-CALLED VALENTINE’S DAY Hannes Zegement Grove
THIS SO-CALLED VALENTINE’S DAY – Hannes Zegement Grove THIS SO-CALLED VALENTINE’S DAY On this so-called Valentine’s dayJust think about this message I prayThis is not love but the pagan heathen wayTo keep you away from Christ’s love… so get awayFrom getting your heart crushed by your lover,Valentine all your living days Hannes Grové Facebook Twitter […]
THIS IS WHY I BELIEVE TO PREACH Hannes Zegement Grove
THIS IS WHY I BELIEVE TO PREACH – Hannes Zegement Grove THIS IS WHY I BELIEVE TO PREACH This is why I believe to preach the law and righteousness of God and not the effects of God and not the effects of redemption (love, peace, joy) to sinning Christians. Paul says the preaching of the […]
THIS IS WHERE MY NATION IS HEADED Hannes Zegement Grove
THIS IS WHERE MY NATION IS HEADED – Hannes Zegement Grove THIS IS WHERE MY NATION IS HEADED This is where my nation is headed too and the proof is in the whole of South Africa … “Because you have rejected knowledge, I will reject you …”—Hosea 4:6 “Their foot shall slip in due time […]
THEME OF EZEKIEL Hannes Zegement Grove
THEME OF EZEKIEL – Hannes Zegement Grove THEME OF EZEKIEL When you fail to recognize your sinyou fail to recognize God. I believe this is the main theme throughout Ezekiel. They thought because they had the temple and were God’s elect―God’s love for them will protect them. Jerusalem wouldn’t be burned to the ground. They […]
THE WEEKEND Hannes Zegement Grove
THE WEEKEND – Hannes Zegement Grove THE WEEKEND While the weekend approaches cautiously like a lioness her preySlowly but fiercely waiting for that precise moment her target to slayThe instant that golden lioness is upon you… you know it’s too lateYou will know destiny has destined your fate…Opening your eyes reviving―death came oh greatMonday rescuing […]
THE UNSAVED MULTITUDE IN CHURCH Hannes Zegement Grove
THE UNSAVED MULTITUDE IN CHURCH – Hannes Zegement Grove THE UNSAVED MULTITUDE IN CHURCH Why is it that the unsaved ‘Christians’ in church doesn’t get saved? Or Christians struggling with sin won’t leave their struggle and have victory?? Well it’s simple and very logical … How can any church-going sinners get saved if the message […]
THE SAVIOUR IS BORN Hannes Zegement Grove
THE SAVIOUR IS BORN – Hannes Zegement Grove THE SAVIOUR IS BORN Every part of his heart He’s giving outEvery part of His lips He’s crying outAll the love He’s pouring outWhen people will askI let them knowHe is the One, He is the OneI’m crying outHe is the One, He is the OneI’m crying […]
THE MOUNTAIN Hannes Zegement Grove
THE MOUNTAIN – Hannes Zegement Grove THE MOUNTAIN The dark mountain in front I seeJesus holding his hand out to meI don’t see His face but His voice is calling meLittle lad hurry and follow Me The dark mountain in front of meI’m climbing up Jesus its hard can’t you seeI’m sure, not sure what […]
THE MISSIONARY Hannes Zegement Grove
THE MISSIONARY – Hannes Zegement Grove THE MISSIONARY “Every Christian is either a missionary or an impostor.” When last did you witness? Or does it not concern you that your friends may spend eternity in hell? What wise words from the prince of preachers!! I can only say ament to that. C.H. Spurgeon Facebook Twitter […]
THE LION OF JUDAH Hannes Zegement Grove
THE LION OF JUDAH – Hannes Zegement Grove THE LION OF JUDAH The Lion of Judah came that morning roaring nearHis voice I heard “little lad do not you dare fear”I the Lion sacrificed is always nearYour sins I paid – you’re forgiven my dear The Lion of Judah that morning caught my tearsI saw […]
THE GROUND OF FORGIVENESS Hannes Zegement Grove
THE GROUND OF FORGIVENESS – Hannes Zegement Grove THE GROUND OF FORGIVENESS This thought came to me after several weeks of witnessing for Jesus. And many times after the question, “Where are you going after you die?” If God judges you based on his law (10 commandments) even when they realize and told you they […]
THE GREATEST LOVE STORY Hannes Zegement grove
THE GREATEST LOVE STORY – Hannes Zegement grove THE GREATEST LOVE STORY The greatest love story ever toldWhen Jesus love for us was unfoldOn the forsaken cross He diedEven “Forgive them Father” in love He cried The greatest love story ever toldWhen Jesus through His blood soldHimself freely oh the love for us stories untoldOf […]
THE DARK SKY Hannes Zegement Grove
THE DARK SKY – Hannes Zegement Grove THE DARK SKY When the dark skies forever fallsHalf the earth is under a shadowy archWhen you feel the dark fearful nightsNot stopping the stars bright lights When the sun’s glory goes downEvil starts–stealing honor and heavenly crownsWhen good men in temptation terribly fall downAnd all your understanding […]
THE CROSS ON CALVARY Hannes Zegement Grove
THE CROSS ON CALVARY – Hannes Zegement Grove THE CROSS ON CALVARY Why does the devil hates, hates so much the cross?‘cause the blood of Jesus redeemed us ― So it’s the devil’s lossOn Calvary on that forsaken treeJESUS went thru hell; for you and me Why does the devil hates, hates so much the […]
THE COST Hannes Zegement Grove
THE COST – Hannes Zegement Grove THE COST What is it going to costTo make you see that you are lostWhat price am I willing to payTo show you the light—Jesus, His way What is the price you have to payTo go to heaven and leave the eternal graveIt’s going to cost you — cost […]
TAKE UP THY SWORD Hannes Zegement Grove
TAKE UP THY SWORD – Hannes Zegement Grove TAKE UP THY SWORD Take up thy sword of the Spirit little oneLook what God did, a warrior you have becomeNo monstrous beast or demon can stand in your wayIf you fight with thy sword and on your knees pray66 different methods with you as God’s way […]
Trusting God through the trials of each day Martha Petrusevich
Trusting God through the trials of each day – Martha Petrusevich Trusting God through the trials of each day,Asking Him to clearly show His plan and way.Turning to Him in meek and humble prayer,Trusting fully without a worry or despair. Trusting in each moment and each hour,Asking God for daily strength and power.To over come […]
True Faith Martha Petrusevich
True Faith – Martha Petrusevich True Faith When God comes to take His own,His coming we cannot postpone.He will come without delay, To take his own, upon that day. Yet, when he comes what will he find,True servants, among mankind?Will Christ find faith upon this earth?Those who’ve had the second birth? Those who conquered sin […]
The Ways of The Lord Martha Petrusevich
The Ways of The Lord – Martha Petrusevich The Ways of The LordThe ways of the Lord we might not always understand,He will never leave us and lovingly stretch forth His hand.To help and gently lead us in our daily journey home,If we will only trust Him, we will never need to roam. His ways […]
The Greatest Gift of All!! Martha Petrusevich
The Greatest Gift of All!! – Martha Petrusevich The greatest and biggest gift of all,Was not bought in a shopping mall.Or brought silently in by Santa Claus,And welcomed with laughter and applause Or put under the Christmas tree,Yet this gift has made us freeIt was not tied with ribbons and string,This gift was the gift […]
The Cheerful Lad! Martha Petrusevich
The Cheerful Lad! – Martha Petrusevich The Cheerful Lad! It has been raining all day long,The birds have quit their lovely songAnd all seems so gloomy and grey,It has been a long and dreary day. As I walk along the busy street,With my extremely soaking feet,I notice people that look so sad,But all of a […]
Take Time to Notice!!! Martha Petrusevich
Take Time to Notice!!! – Martha Petrusevich Take Time to Notice!!! Did you ever take time out of your daily, busy routine,To notice that dejected, anxious, and struggling teen?Did you take time, to stop and ask how he is doing,And what exactly in life, he is so strongly pursuing? Did you take time, to stop […]
That’s my King S M Lockridge
That’s my King – S M Lockridge The Bible says my King is the King of the Jews. He’s the King of Israel. He’s the King of Righteousness. He’s the King of the Ages. He’s the King of Heaven. He’s the King of Glory. He’s the King of kings, and He’s the Lord of lords. […]
Trembling We Had Hoped for Mercy Frances Bevan
Trembling We Had Hoped for Mercy – Frances Bevan Trembling, we had hoped for mercy — Some lone place within the door; But the crown, the throne, the mansion, All were ready long before. And in past and distant ages, In those courts so bright and fair, Ere we were, was He rejoicing, All He […]
The Woman Of Canaan Angie Conjurske
The Woman Of Canaan – Angie Conjurske Surrounding my Lord The multitudes went; Surrounding my Lord The multitudes went; A woman went too, For her heart was rent. Her daughter was illFor Satan had hold,And he held her farAway from the fold. The mother was grieved “Have mercy, O Lord! My daughter is held By such a strong cord.” But Jesus […]
The Tempest Stilled Melody Conjurske
The Tempest Stilled – Melody Conjurske The roaring waters dash about,The raging wind gives out a shout. The roaring waters dash about,The raging wind gives out a shout.That mighty wind – ah dreadful sound!It tosses our poor ship around.The splashing waves now fill the boat,“Is our poor ship still going to float?”Now fearful looks are […]
Then and Now Melody Conjurske
Then and Now – Melody Conjurske I used to hurt, and I would cry;Why did my daddy have to die? I used to hurt, and I would cry;Why did my daddy have to die?If you could know the pain in my heart,When me and my daddy had to part;The fear that filled my life that […]
The Beautiful Snow Rachel Conjurske
The Beautiful Snow – Rachel Conjurske The beautiful snowSo dazzling and bright The beautiful snowSo dazzling and brightHas brought to this worldSome gladness and light.It covered the dirt,The filth and the brown,And gave everythingA golden white crown.The trees seem to breakAnd hang down so low,But they must not mindThe beautiful snow.It seems to give peaceWhere […]
To My Mother Max M. Johnson
To My Mother – Max M. Johnson Some I know who “older” grow As birthdays come and birthdays go; Some I know who “older” grow As birthdays come and birthdays go; Some who vainly try to hide The rush of years — of “Time and Tide”; But through the painted veil of “youth” Shows plainly […]
The 23rd Psalm Max M. Johnson
The 23rd Psalm – Max M. Johnson The Lord is my Shepherd, no want shall I know. He leads me in paths were He’d have me to go. The Lord is my Shepherd, no want shall I know. He leads me in paths were He’d have me to go. Beside the still waters, in pastures […]
The Silent Message from the Cross Max M. Johnson
The Silent Message from the Cross – Max M. Johnson The Lamb of God in silence hung upon the center tree; He sealed His lips as He was shorn of all His dignity. With but one word He could have called a host to set Him free; Yet as a Lamb to slaughter led He […]
The Power of Prayer Richard Chenvix Trench
The Power of Prayer – Richard Chenvix Trench Lord, what a change within us one short hour Spent in thy presence will prevail to make: Lord, what a change within us one short hour Spent in thy presence will prevail to make: What heavy burdens from our bosoms take; What parched grounds refresh as with […]
Thy Allotment Richard Chenvix Trench
Thy Allotment – Richard Chenvix Trench Richard Chenvix Trench Thou cam’st not to thy place by accident, It is the very place God meant for thee; Thou cam’st not to thy place by accident, It is the very place God meant for thee; And shouldst thou there small scope for action see Do not for […]
The Difference Richard Chenvix Trench
The Difference – Richard Chenvix Trench Some murmur, when their sky is clear And wholly bright to view, Some murmur, when their sky is clear And wholly bright to view, If one small speck of dark appear In their great heaven of blue. And some with thankful love are filled If but one streak of […]
The Widow’s Oil Richard Chenevix Trench
The Widow’s Oil – Richard Chenevix Trench Pour forth the oil, pour boldly forth, It will not fail until Pour forth the oil, pour boldly forth, It will not fail until Thou failest vessels to provide Which it may freely fill. But then, when such are found no more, Though flowing broad and free Till […]
The Kingdom of God
The Kingdom of God I say to thee — do thou repeat To the first man thou mayest meet I say to thee — do thou repeat To the first man thou mayest meet In lane, highway, or open street — That he, and we, and all men move Under a canopy of love As […]
The One for Whom We Wait Mary Bowley Peters
The One for Whom We Wait – Mary Bowley Peters Mary Bowley Peters O blessed Lord, what hast Thou done? How vast a ransom given? O blessed Lord, what hast Thou done? How vast a ransom given? Thyself of God th’ eternal Son, The Lord of earth and heaven. Thy Father, in His gracious love, […]
The Spilt Pearls Richard Chenevix Trench
The Spilt Pearls – Richard Chenevix Trench His courtiers of the caliph crave: “O say how this may be, His courtiers of the caliph crave: “O say how this may be, That of thy slaves this Ethiop slave Is best beloved by thee? “For he is hideous as the night: Yet when has ever chose […]
Thy Word is Like a Garden, Lord Edwin Hodder
Thy Word is Like a Garden, Lord – Edwin Hodder Thy Word is like a garden, Lord,With flowers bright and fair; Thy Word is like a garden, Lord,With flowers bright and fair;And every one who seeks may pluckA lovely cluster there. Thy Word is like a deep, deep mine;And jewels rich and rareAre hidden in […]
The Farmer Ploughs Helen Steiner Rice
The Farmer Ploughs – Helen Steiner Rice For like the farmer, God chooses a field,From which He expects an excellent yield. The farmer ploughs through the fields of green,And the blade of the plough is sharp and keenBut the seed must be sown to bring forth grain,For nothing is born without suffering pain.And God never […]
The Indwelling Christ Gerhard Tersteegen
The Indwelling Christ – Gerhard Tersteegen Gerhard Tersteegen Thou who givest of Thy gladnessTill the cup runs o’er— Thou who givest of Thy gladnessTill the cup runs o’er—Cup whereof the pilgrim wearyDrinks to thirst no more—Not a-nigh me, but within meIs Thy joy divine;Thou, O Lord, hast made Thy dwellingIn this heart of mine. Need […]
The Hope of His Coming Gerhard Tersteegen
The Hope of His Coming – Gerhard Tersteegen There is a balm for every pain,A medicine for all sorrow; There is a balm for every pain,A medicine for all sorrow;The eye turned backward to the Cross,And forward to the morrow. The morrow of the glory and the psalm,When He shall come;The morrow of the harping […]
The Christian and His Echo
The Christian and His Echo True faith producing love to God and man,Say, Echo, is not this the Gospel plan? True faith producing love to God and man,Say, Echo, is not this the Gospel plan?The Gospel plan. Must I my faith and love to Jesus show,By doing good to all, both friend and foe?Both friend […]
The Better Life
The Better Life When we reach a quiet dwellingOn the strong eternal hills, When we reach a quiet dwellingOn the strong eternal hills,And our praise to Him is swelling,Who the vast creation fills:When the paths of prayer and dutyAnd affliction all are trod,And we wake and see the beautyOf our Saviour and our God; With […]
They Tell Me You Know Melody Conjurske
They Tell Me You Know – Melody Conjurske Jesus, my friend, they tell me You know,You know how I feel, and why it is so. Jesus, my friend, they tell me You know,You know how I feel, and why it is so.You see every tear, as I sob alone,This heart rending grief and pain of […]
Though Trouble God Pleases to Send
Though Trouble God Pleases to Send Though trouble God pleases to send,May come, like the clouds o’er the sky, Though trouble God pleases to send,May come, like the clouds o’er the sky,Behind the dark cloud is a Friend,Who hears me whenever I cry. And so in all times of distressI’ll look to my Father above,Where […]
Thou Who Art Enthroned Above George Sandys
Thou Who Art Enthroned Above – George Sandys Thou who art enthroned above,Thou in whom we live and move, Thou who art enthroned above,Thou in whom we live and move,O how sweet with heart and tongueTo resound thy name in song,When the morning paints the skies,When the evening stars arise! From thy works my joy […]
To Bless Thy Chosen Race Nahum Tate
To Bless Thy Chosen Race – Nahum Tate To bless thy chosen race,In mercy, Lord, incline, To bless thy chosen race,In mercy, Lord, incline,And cause the brightness of thy faceOn all thy saints to shine; That so thy wondrous wayMay through the world be known;While distant lands their tribute pay,And thy salvation own. Let all […]
Through All the Changing Scenes of Life Tate and Brady
Through All the Changing Scenes of Life -Tate and Brady Through all the changing scenes of life,In trouble and in joy,. Through all the changing scenes of life,In trouble and in joy,The praises of my God shall stillMy heart and tongue employ. Of his deliverance I will boast,Till all that are distressedFrom my example comfort […]
The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want Francis Rous
The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want – Francis Rous The Lord’s my Shepherd, I’ll not want,He makes me down to lie The Lord’s my Shepherd, I’ll not want,He makes me down to lieIn pastures green; he leadeth meThe quiet waters by. My soul he doth restore again,And me to walk doth makeWithin the paths […]
The Spacious Firmament on High Joseph Addison
The Spacious Firmament on High – Joseph Addison The spacious firmament on high,With all the blue ethereal sky The spacious firmament on high,With all the blue ethereal sky,And spangled heavens, a shining frame,Their great Original proclaim. The unwearied sun, from day to day,Does his Creator’s power display;And publishes to every landThe work of an almighty […]
The Morning Flowers Display Their Sweets Samuel Wesley, Jr.
The Morning Flowers Display Their Sweets – Samuel Wesley, Jr. The morning flowers display their sweets,And gay their silken leaves unfold The morning flowers display their sweets,And gay their silken leaves unfoldAs careless of the noontide heats,As fearless of the evening cold. Nipt by the wind’s unkindly blast,Parched by the sun’s directer ray,The momentary glories […]
The Philosopher’s Scales Jane Taylor
The Philosopher’s Scales – Jane Taylor A monk, when his rites sacerdotal were o’er, In the depth of his cell with his stone-covered floor, Resigning to thought his chimerical brain, Once formed the contrivance we now shall explain. Perhaps it was only by patience and care, At last, that he brought his invention to bear. […]
The Martyrs’ Hymn Martin Luther
The Martyrs’ Hymn – Martin Luther Flung to the heedless winds, Or on the waters cast, The martyrs’ ashes, watched, Shall gathered be at last; And from that scattered dust, Around us and abroad, Shall spring a plenteous seed Of witnesses for God. The Father hath received Their latest living breath; And vain is Satan’s […]
The Hound of Heaven Francis Thompson
The Hound of Heaven – Francis Thompson I fled Him, down the nights and down the days;I fled Him, down the arches of the years; I fled Him, down the nights and down the days;I fled Him, down the arches of the years;I fled Him, down the labyrinthine waysOf my own mind; and in the […]
The Atheist and the Acorn Anne, Countess of Winchelsea
The Atheist and the Acorn – Anne, Countess of Winchelsea “Methinks the world is oddly made ,And every things amiss,”A dull presuming Athiest said,As stretched he lay beneath a shade,And instanced it in this: “Behold,” quoth he, “that mighty thing,A pumpkin large and round,Is held but by a little string,Which upwards cannot make it spring,Or […]
The Holy Bible and the TV guide
The Holy Bible and the TV guide They lie on the table side by sideThe Holy Bible and the TV Guide.One is well worn and cherished with pride.Not the Bible, but the TV Guide.One is used daily to help folks decide. No, not the Bible, But the TV Guide.As the pages are turned, what shall […]