A Minstrel

A Minstrel I used to have a minstrelWho sang his songs to me, I used to have a minstrelWho sang his songs to me,And pesky evil spiritsWould turn around and flee. But now the pleasing musicIs seldom to be heard,And devils that afflict meAren’t easily deterred. I need a purge more thoroughThan any minstrel’s songTo […]

Aaron’s Feast

Aaron’s Feast The man who spoke in Moses’ steadAnd stood by Moses’ side, The man who spoke in Moses’ steadAnd stood by Moses’ side,Who boldly lifted up his rodAnd challenged Pharaoh’s pride; The man who joined in Moses’ work,Obeying God’s command,Who helped to lead the flock of God,And held up Moses’ hand; The chosen servant […]

Faith and Pride

Faith and Pride Faith will sometimes be accused of being nothing more than pride,Though the boldness of its actions has humility inside. Faith will sometimes be accused of being nothing more than pride,Though the boldness of its actions has humility inside.Don’t be overly discouraged if like David you have foundThat your older brothers chide you […]

Treasure

Treasure Oh, we have this glorious treasureIn a vessel made of clay, Oh, we have this glorious treasureIn a vessel made of clay,Which has many imperfections,That we cannot wipe away. But we don’t despise the vessel,Though it’s marred with many a scratch, For the treasure that is in itWe can’t duplicate or match. God commanded […]

Christ Alone

Christ Alone Christ alone provides an answerTo the ills that plague our race. Christ alone provides an answerTo the ills that plague our race.Nothing frees and nothing cures us,But the cleansing work of grace.  We may educate the masses;Tell them where the dangers lurk,But to stem the tide of evilAll our teaching doesn’t work. We […]

Best Wishes

Best Wishes I wish you the best that my Saviour can give.I wish you the happiest life you can live. I wish you the best that my Saviour can give.I wish you the happiest life you can live.I wish you the peace that surpasses all thought.I wish you the love my Lord Jesus has brought.I […]

Martha Hall

Martha Hall The marriage union God has givenTo be a type and taste of heaven.Faithful in Adversity The marriage union God has givenTo be a type and taste of heaven.Both man and wife He means to bless,Increasing earthly happiness, But in the case of Martha Hall,It didn’t work that way at all.The lot that fell […]

Chastening

Chastening And shall a worm complain to GodIf he should feel the chastening rod? And shall a worm complain to GodIf he should feel the chastening rod?No, rather he is reconciledTo thus be treated as a child. The Father’s discipline I feelAnd know thereby the Spirit’s seal;Accepted as a son by grace,I share in the […]

My Times and My Tears

My Times and My Tears I cannot guess the future;The past I cannot change; I cannot guess the future;The past I cannot change;My present situationI cannot re-arrange.My life is full of questionsThat I don’t understand,But God my Father tells me,My times are in His hand. And I can trust my Father;He knows my deepest fears;He […]

Gossip

Gossip After I have listenedto gossip for an hour, After I have listenedto gossip for an hour,Vainly I imaginethat I’ve escaped its power.Totally unconscious,I drank in every word;Soaked up all the passionof everything I heard.Thinking I’m impartial,I never really dreamSomeone I have honoredis losing my esteem.Haven’t I intendedto vindicate my friend?Haven’t I attemptedhis motives to […]