Poetry About Jesus and Salvation 

"How'd You Get So Rich"

If you want to ask me
How'd you get so rich?
I'll tell you the story,
the following of which
I once was a lost sinner
and condemned to hell
But Jesus saved my soul
and now I've a story to tell
I'm saved, I'm saved,
Jesus ransomed my soul
He gave me eternal riches
and life so abundant and full
Jesus ransomed my soul
with His own shed blood
forgave me of my sin
and pulled me out of the mire and mud
He gave to me an inheritance
that can never be taken away
I'll live with him eternally
and walk on streets of gold someday


I Peter 1:4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you.

"Ye Must Be Born Again"

Does the bible really say "Ye must be born again" ?
Just open up your bible and to the third chapter of John go
Can a person go to heaven without being born again ?
The bible clearly answers that question with "no"

What then must a person do to be born again ?
since the bible says it's not an option, but is a must
The way is to admit you're a sinner in need of forgiveness and a savior
and call upon the name of the Lord and trust

The moment you put your faith in Jesus' sacrifice for you
you become born of the spirit
Jesus becomes your personal savior, imparts to you his holy nature,
and gives you eternal life in heavenly places to sit

Jesus paid it all, you only need to look to the cross
and trust in his shed blood atonement as payment for your sin
Once you do, He will save you, write your name down in heaven,
and you will be born again


John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
3:6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
3:7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.

A Broken And Contrite Heart

A broken and contrite heart
God will not despise
He sees each teardrop that falls
with his own eyes
He knows how to put back the pieces
of a shattered heart
And with his hand will guide you
to give you a fresh start
He sees down deep inside
and knows the hurt you feel
And will never leave you or forsake you
but will rather heal
When there is a deep longing in your heart and soul
with no human help in sight
He will be there to hold your hand
through the darkest night


Psalm 51:17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.

A Good Name

The most valuable thing you leave behind when you are gone is your name
May it be one that brings joy and blessing to others and not shame

It takes a whole lifetime to build a good name that will hold up and last
after our pilgrim journey is over and our earthly life is in the past

Through every trial and test and labor your name is getting stronger
So it will still be used of the Lord even when you are here no longer

The poor beggar Lazarus went through much hunger, pain, and misery
but the one thing he had was a name that makes people think about eternity

The rich man wasted his life in luxury and without faith in Jesus ended up in Hell
His name perished with him and we will never know it as the bible does not tell

Yet there is truly only one name above all names that will endure forever and ever
and that is the glorious name of Jesus our wonderful Lord and savior


Proverbs 10:7 The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.

Proverbs 22:1 A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.

A Good Samaritan

A good Samaritan is a person
who sees the need
and takes the time to help out
with many a kind helpful deed
She doesn't turn her head the other way
and act like she doesn't see
but will work all day for the poor and needy
and not even charge a fee
The good Samaritan is willing
to go the extra mile
even to help someone in her family
with a cheerful smile
The good Samaritan's payday will be
with treasures laid up in heaven
as our heavenly father remembers
all the things to him she has given


Luke 10:32 But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him

A Hungry Heart

Dear Lord, my heart is hungry
for fresh manna to come down from heaven
not for the day old bread
that yesterday I've already been given
For I come seeking fresh bread from thy storehouse
and come knocking at your door
praying that you will open to me
and your spirit to me outpour
My heart is longing to see
your great wonders and miracles again
to be filled with your goodness
so that others I may win
Please satisfy my hungry and thirsty soul
with your love and righteousness
That my life could be used of thee
and not be fruitless


Matthew 5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

A Leper Gives Thanks

In the bible there is a story
about a leper who gave God the glory
Ten lepers had cried out for mercy
whom Jesus did heal
But only one turned back to give thanks
for this miraculous healing so real
The other nine lepers
just went on their way
they didn't even take the time for thanks
to the Lord to say
I was once a leper too
diseased with sin in my soul
but when I asked Jesus for mercy
he made me whole
Like the one leper
I want to give Jesus thanks
for saving me with his mercy
and pulling me out of sin's ranks


Luke 17:15 And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God.
17:16 And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.

A Member

When we trust Jesus to save our soul
we become a member
A member of the body of Christ,
no matter where we before were
When one member suffers,
all the members suffer with it
For all the members by the blood of Christ
are closely knit
When one member is honored,
then the other members will rejoice
They lift up the name of the Lord with one accord
and praise him with their voice
God has placed the members in the body
in the way that he chose
For exactly where each one is placed
God only knows
Though there are many members
the body is just one
And it is through this one body
that the work of Christ is done


I Corinthians 12:20 But now are they many members, yet but one body.

A Mother's Heart

A godly mother's heart
is with her home and children
though some may mock and say
She's just an old mother hen.
She longs to care for her little ones
every morning, noon, and night
and with every new word or new thing learned
she ponders it with great delight
The children carried under her heart for nine months
she can never forget
and when they are growing up
she doesn't want to miss a single little bit
To her it is worth it all to have less wealth
and material things
just to have the great joy that
raising her children brings
To see her children come to know Christ
is the greatest blessing of all
as God rewards her for being faithful
to her motherhood call


Titus 2:4-5 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.

A Mother's Love

There is no greater love in this world
and nothing to compare
to a mother who gives all she has for
a child for whom she does care
She spends many sleepless nights
worrying about her child because her love is so great
If her child has a special need
it burdens her heart down like a heavy weight
When the burden is lifted in its time,
it is a time to rejoice
To give God all the glory for his goodness
and praise him with our voice
He hears a mother's cry for help
and does answer prayer
No matter how heavy the burden is
he'll always be there and not give more than we can bear



Katie

Let me tell you a story
about a little girl who is real sweet
She brightens up the life
of every one she does meet
She is full of smiles and giggles
and with bubbly joy so full
even when getting
an operation at the hospital
She smiles at nurses and doctors
while laughing and full of glee
so happy to get her eyes fixed
so she can more clearly see
She is an inspiration to all,
each and every one
when at the hospital she says
"This is fun."


A pair of poems written in memory of my 3-year-old granddaughter who had eye surgery two days ago and to her mother, who is my daughter.

A Sound I Love To Hear

A sound that I love to hear
is the pages of the bible being turned
No matter how much you read it,
there's always more to be learned
The Word of the Lord never turns stale,
always fresh in and out of season without fail,
the only thing that can satisfy a hungry soul
with power to sustain spiritual life to over full
God's Word lifts us up when we feel we are falling
with joy of the Holy Spirit speaking and calling
Glorious things in the bible we see
and the greatest of all is "Come unto me."

Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

A Tool God Used

Gloria is a special girl,
there's no one who can take her place
She had an important mission in life
and brightened up so many a face
It was by her sweet countenance and attitude
that many people were cheered
And for some of them, through her mission,
their fear of death disappeared

Gloria was truly a gift sent to us,
a tool God used for his glory
To spread the good news to people sick and dying
and convey the gospel story
Her beauty, friendliness, and sweetness
was what people loved about her
Buddies, pals, and partners in God's service
is what me and her were



Gloria is my therapy dog that visited hospitals and an inpatient hospice with me for seven years, which the Lord used for me to witness and give tracts to people and see people saved through this outreach and hope to see many more in heaven some day. I give God all the glory.

A Vessel God Can Use

God is not looking for someone
talented to use
but a willing broken vessel
is the one he will choose

God is not looking for someone
who thinks they can do the job
but for someone who knows they can't
so from God's glory will not rob

God chooses the things
that the world does despise
because His ways are much higher
and much more wise

God is looking for someone
who is willing to empty their self of pride
to rely on Him alone for guidance
and in His word abide



I Corinthians 1:28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are.

Abraham Believed God

Abraham believed God
and it was accounted unto him for righteousness
He staggered not at God's promises,
but believed and them did possess
Believing in God's word,
he had faith God would do what he said
So he followed him completely
wherever he was led
Abraham believed that whatever God promised
he was able also to perform
So he did what God told him to do
and to this world did not conform
By faith Abraham went out of his country,
not knowing where he went
He just listened to God's command
and went where he was sent
Abraham believed God
and was called his friend
He followed God all the way
and had victory in the end
When we have faith in Christ's atonement
we are the children of faithful Abraham,
when by faith our souls are redeemed
by the precious blood of the lamb


Galatians 3:29 And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

Adam And Eve

God created the first man, Adam,
out of the dust of the ground
He breathed into his nostrils the breath of life,
but for Adam there was no helpmate found

So God put Adam into a deep sleep
and made a woman out of a rib of the man
In The Garden of Eden everything was perfect
until they ate the fruit which God had banned

God told Adam and Eve they could eat
from every tree of the garden except one
Then came along the serpent and tempted Eve
and the first sin to enter the world was done

Ever since that day that sin entered the world
everyone has sinned and needs a savior
That is the reason God sent his son to die for us
and only through faith in Christ is salvation's door


Romans 5:12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world and death by sin, and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.
Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

John 10:9 I am the door, by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out and find pasture.

Affectionate Christians

Christians should not only love one another
they should be kindly affectionate too
To tell your sister or brother you love them
will brighten their day tis true

If you have love in you heart for someone
then go ahead and tell them so
Don't be shy about it and hide your love
but let that person know

Our savior Jesus was affectionate
when the disciple he loved leaned upon his bosom
and to show love to others the way he did
is to more like Jesus become

If our loving savior so expressed his love,
then we can also do the same
and give all the glory
to His dear precious name



Romans 12:10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another

All Have Sinned

The bible says we are all sinners
and that means you and me
If you open up your bible
to Romans 3:23 you will see

It says For all have sinned,
and come short of the glory of God.
the reason Jesus came and paid for our sins
under God's wrath and rod

He went to the cruel cross willingly
for every sinner and took our place
To suffer, bleed, and die for all our sins
so we could be saved by grace.

Truly, for all have sinned
is what the bible clearly teaches
To any sinner high or low
is where his grace and mercy reaches

Since Jesus was God's son, God in the flesh,
and never did one sin
He's the only one who could pay for our sins
so we could be saved and live with him

If we say we are not a sinner we are deceived
is what the bible clearly states
Jesus loves all sinners and for you to trust him as savior
and believe on him he awaits


Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.

I John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

I John 1:10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.

All Things Are Possible

All things are possible
when we walk by faith and not by sight
With a tiny spark of faith
a whole fire can ignite
when we look up at things
not seen by the human eye
and catch a glimpse of heaven
that all the gold in the world cannot buy
To set our affection on things above
on things by faith afar off to see
the things that are eternal
and where with Jesus we'll forever be


II Corinthians 5:7 For we walk by faith not by sight

All Things Work For Good

All things work together for good
to those who love God
He watches us from his throne
and sees the path we trod
He is our heavenly father
and has a purpose and plan
and can do any miracle
that no other one can

He who delivered up his own son
to die upon the tree
with him will freely give us all things
and from our burdens set us free
God's love is so great
that nothing can separate us from it
He has redeemed our soul
so in heavenly places we could sit

Jesus, who died and rose again,
is sitting at the Father's right hand
He'll lead us all the way
till we reach the promised land
Through the love of Christ
we are more than conquerors
He gives us his spirit's power
like the wings of an eagle that soars


Romans chapter 8

Anybody Can

Anybody can coast downhill,
the way of least resistance
but to climb uphill takes a lot
of courage and persistence

Any dead fish
can float downstream
but to swim against the current
brings more joy than you could dream

Anybody can follow the crowd
and be just like the world
but to believe on Jesus is like
having a valuable pearl

Anybody can go to hell
without even having to try
but to go to heaven,
on Christ's shed blood you must rely

Anybody can travel the broad highway
that leads to eternal damnation
but to get on the narrow road of belief in Christ
is the way of salvation

Anybody can say they believe
Jesus is God's son
but you must be born again
by putting personal faith in what he has done


Matthew 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat.

Are You Going To Heaven

Do you know how to go to heaven ? The bible tells the way
It's not through anything we could do, we are all sinners gone astray
We cannot change ourselves, our hearts are sinful and black
The bible says we've all gone our own way and are totally off track

There is no way we could ever be good enough, that we know for sure
So God in his great love and mercy provided the perfect cure
He gave the perfect sacrifice that could make our black heart white
It is the precious blood of Jesus, who gave his life to make it right

Jesus shed his blood on Calvary to wash us from our sin
He does all the changing of our heart when we invite him in
Just put your faith in Christ and trust in him alone
His dying on the cross paid it all and did for all our sins atone

Jesus' shed blood will wash your heart and cleanse all sin away
You'll receive the gift of eternal life and in Heaven you will be someday
Just come to Jesus as you are, it was for sinners his blood outpoured
Then you can rest assured you are forgiven and he will be your Lord

Your name will be written down in the Lamb's Book of Life and can never be crossed out
You'll know you're on your way to Heaven and never again have to doubt



Romans 3:10 -12 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. They are all gone out of the way..

Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Asking And Receiving

Prayer is asking God
and the answer is receiving
when we ask the Lord
expecting and believing
God can do any miracle
beyond our wildest dreams
even when the odds are against us,
or so it seems

Many things we could have if we asked
so our joy would be full
When we ask the Lord and receive,
rich blessings will flood our soul
Anything big or small God will give us
when we pray in Jesus name and seek
He's always there to hear our prayers
and help the burdened and weak

God can move any mountain
with his great power and might
and when things look bleak to us
he can make them turn out right
Nothing is too hard for God,
he can do anything anytime
When we are poor and needy,
is the time our faith will climb


John 16:24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.

Ephesians 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think . . .

Be Not Deceived By False Teachers

People who refuse the truth of the gospel
are blind leaders of the blind
False professors they are and deceivers
of the sinner's mind

If you hear the gospel and reject it
then to hell you must go
I'm sorry to tell you it is a place
of weeping, wailing, and woe

God who created you does not want
you to go there
but he cannot let sin into heaven
and his righteousness demands he is fair

So God in his tender love and mercy
provided salvation's plan
He sent his only begotten son from heaven
to earth in the form of a man

God's son's name is Jesus and he
went to the cross to pay for our sin
so when we trust in his shed blood
to heaven God will let us in

Oh, I beg you, do not be deceived by
what false teachers say
just believe God's word
which says Jesus is the only way


II John 7: For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life.

Be Steady, Be Ready

Be steady, be ready,
to stay on the right path
When polluted by the world,
get in God's word and take a bath
It's the only thing
that can cleanse and wash your heart
to take away your burden
and make your sin depart
Be steady, be ready,
at all times of the day or night
Turn your eyes to Jesus
and never give up the fight
When you're knocked down
and think you will never get up again
Jesus will pick you up
and forgive you of all your sin


Psalm 119:9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.

Be Strong In The Lord

Be strong in the Lord
and the power of his might
equipped with his armour
so you can win the fight
Blessed are the people
who put their trust in the Lord
and go out to the battle
with his shield and sword

To be a good soldier,
afflictions we must endure
The path is not easy
and has hardships to be sure
We must endure all things
for the elect's sake
So they might of
God's great gift partake

The world will fight against us
and will oppose
But we are on the winning side
because our Lord arose
Jesus did arise victoriously
from the grave
Now we can go out to the battle
in his name and be brave

We are the Lord's army
to go out in Jesus name
and to the whole world
the gospel proclaim
The devil will flee when he hears
the name of God's son
He is a defeated foe
and by God's power outdone



Ephesians 6:10-11 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Beautiful Feet

Having beautiful feet is being a witness and soul winner
to spread the good news of the gospel to every lost sinner

Having beautiful feet is going where sent
following our savior's command without relent

Having beautiful feet is obeying the great commission
being faithful to the savior's calling and being on a mission

Having beautiful feet is sharing the gospel with those who've never heard
explaining the way of salvation in God's Holy Word

Having beautiful feet is proclaiming the good news to all who will hear
remembering Jesus died for all and to Him every soul is dear

Having beautiful feet is showing the ungodly that Jesus died for them
and they can be forgiven and receive eternal life when they trust in Him

Oh how beautiful are the feet of those who witness for God's glory
the faithful servants whose purpose is to tell the gospel story

Dear Jesus, please give me beautiful feet
help me to care about souls and not be asleep


Romans 10:15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!

Being Saved

Being saved is like being on a plane
Once you're on you can't get off
whether the ride is through turbulence
or is smooth and soft

Being saved is like being on a ship
sailing across the ocean blue
You're not getting off that vessel
until the voyage is through

Being saved is like being on a journey
through a strange land
knowing you'll never make it on your own
only by Jesus holding your hand

Being saved is looking for a better house
and country to live in
the place Jesus is preparing
for those who've been forgiven of their sin

Being saved is knowing there's a day
when we'll reach that heavenly shore
and see the beautiful city
that we've been longing for


Hebrews 11:13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
Hebrews 11:16 But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.

Believing On Christ

Salvation is not giving your life to Christ,
but believing He gave his life for you
believing in your heart that he died for your sins
and He will make your heart new

Salvation is coming to Christ as guilty and undone
with nothing to offer or give
but by accepting his free gift of mercy
you can become God's child and eternally live

Salvation is being born again
by believing on His name
The name of Jesus will regenerate your spirit
and you'll never again be the same

Salvation is believing that Jesus died on the cross
and he rose again the third day to save you
knowing to call upon his name and trust in him
is the only thing you can do

Salvation is only through faith in Christ's name alone,
don't let Satan throw you a curve
After you've received this free gift of His mercy,
then you can surrender to serve


John 20:31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

Roman 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Calm Assurance

Our father's way may twist and turn
and our troubled hearts may ache
But we know God can turn ashes into beauty
and remold and remake
He can put the broken pieces
back together again
so to praise and glorify his name
and once more anew begin
Being torn and in distress
does not mean we've been forsaken
it only means God is still on His throne
with a plan to get us awakened
When struggles and sin are besetting
and the day seems long
he knows how to fix things
and put in our heart a song
To have a calm assurance
that soon the struggle will be done
when safe in the arms of Jesus
we'll be in heaven and eternity just begun


Isaiah 61:3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.

Counting The Cost

Trusting Jesus for salvation of the soul
is a free gift that can never be lost
but to follow Jesus and be his disciple
a born again Christian must count the cost
Are you willing to follow Jesus all the way
and love him even more than your church
to stand alone for Him while being misunderstood
and even say goodbye to the dearest on earth
It is easy to follow the crowd
and do what the other Christians at church do
But to follow Jesus completely
means much more than just sitting in a pew
When going against the grain, Jesus will be so near
to help you stand for truth and right
and through every trial to bless
as you keep the gospel banner high and walk in His light


Luke 14:26-27 If any man come unto me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.

Crying To God

The best part about crying
is knowing that God hears
He comforts those who mourn
and dries away their tears
God is ever near the brokenhearted
and grief stricken
He will revive us
and with His spirit quicken
When we call on Him
He promised He would answer
as He hears our humble plea
with sweet consolation and reassure
He'll lead us safely on
and show the way
to give grace through every trial
and keep us in His hand always


Isaiah 30:19 For the people shall dwell in Zion at Jerusalem: thou shall weep no more: he will be very gracious unto thee at the voice of thy cry; when he shall hear it, he will answer thee.

Dead Religion

A religion with no cross or blood
is a dead religion that is useless and vain
It makes people think they are good,
but to their sin they are still chained

Satan uses religion to keep men's minds
blind to their sin
They see no need to repent
since in their own eyes they have no sin within

Some people like to quote their
perceived religious figures
instead of believing the Word of God
that says "Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures"

A dead religion is a religion that has
no hope beyond the grave,
but there is the blessed assurance of eternal life
when you trust Jesus to forgive your sins and save

Heaven and hell
are not something you conjure up in your mind
The bible clearly states
they are places you go, as you will find

The heaven where I am going
will be my eternal dwelling place,
not because of anything good I've done
but because I trusted Jesus to save me by his grace

It's only through the blood of Jesus
that our sins could be atoned for
So when we come to death's valley, which all must do,
we may claim the precious blood and enter heaven's door


Colossians 1:14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins.

Hebrews 9:27 For it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.

Revelation 19:1 And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying Alleluia;
Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God.

Revelation 20:15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.

Dear Lord Jesus

Dear Lord Jesus,
please take me by the hand
and draw me close
til I reach the promised land
Give me more
of your light each day
To lead and guide me
all the way
I long to be with you
just like the saints of old
to see all the glories of heaven
and your kingdom unfold


Isaiah 42:6 I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee...

Die To Live

The way to have is to give
to surrender all is the way to live
The way to gain is to lose
when living for Jesus we choose
The way to keep our life is to hate it
with the joy of eternal life to get
The way to be great is to serve others
and love our sisters and brothers
The way up is down
in heaven to receive a crown
The way to live is to die
til someday we meet Jesus in the sky


John 12:25 He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it onto life eternal.

Directions To Heaven

To get to your destination
you have to go the right way
So open up your bible to John 3:16
and hear what it has to say

God loved the world so much
he sent his only son to be the light
So people who are in darkness
might find the way that's right

The bible says we are sinners
and sin must be paid for
So God sent his son Jesus
and on the cross our sins he bore

Just put your faith in Jesus alone
No one else can save
That is God's only way to heaven
Through the sacrifice of his son he gave

Turn your eyes upon Jesus
You only have to look and live
He has already paid your sin debt
When on the cross his life he did give


John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Do You Have Jesus

Do you have Jesus or is he just someone you've heard about
Have you tasted of his mercy and grace without a doubt

Are you certain he has forgiven you of sin and saved your soul
Do you have his gift of eternal life and life so abundant and full

Have you come to him in faith in his sacrifice on the cross for you
Do you know him as your savior or do you not even have a clue

Do you belong to Jesus as redeemed and one of his own
Are you trusting in his shed blood and resurrection alone

Have you been born again by believing on Jesus' name
Has your spirit been regenerated and never again the same


I John 5:12 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.

Does God Remember

Does God really make
dreams come true
Is there nothing too hard
for Him to do
Does He really remember
things prayed for many years ago
Is He in control of our lives
from beginning to end here below

The answer is yes to
all of the above
He does indeed remember
and showers us with His love
Though many prayers we ourselves
have long forgot
He still knows every one
and forgotten them He has not


Genesis 8:1 And God remembered Noah .

Genesis 30:22 And God remembered Rachel ..

Exodus 2:24 .and God remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob.

Doing God's Work

To get to heaven
How do you do God's work
Some think if they are good and help people
That would be a perk

But the bible says to do the work of God
Just believe on the name of his son
The only work to get you to heaven
Has already been done

That work was done and finished
By the death and resurrection of God's son
Jesus died and rose again
And the victory over Satan was won

The only work we can do to get to heaven
Is just trust and believe on Jesus name
Receive Jesus as your savior
And the free gift of salvation claim


John 6:28-29 Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God? Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.

Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith, and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.

Don't Hide

There are some things we should not hide
So let's get on the Savior's side
We should tell people Jesus is the only way
No matter what kings and presidents say

The world does not like the message of the cross
But we should obey Jesus and let him be our boss
People will not understand you and think you odd
They want you to give them the world's okay nod

But you cannot reach that heavenly shore
If you travel the road of the Great White whore
There's only one way to get to heaven above
And that's through accepting God's great gift of love

His gift is his Son who died on the tree
To save us from sin and to set us free
If we know him and trust with all our heart
Someday we'll be in heaven with a brand new start

Old things will pass away and all things be new
Compared to the masses, twill only be a few
It is the narrow way and not the broad way
But thank the Lord Jesus we'll be there to stay

There all the crooked things will be made straight
And we will never ever again have to wait
It will be a glorious day to be there so bright
I really can't wait to get off on my flight


I John 3:1 BEHOLD, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.

Everything Was Changed

I once was dead in trespasses and sins
but now am alive in Christ
I once walked in the ways of the world
but now my citizenship is in heaven
Everything was changed when Jesus saved my soul
All things became new and life so rich and full

I once was lost without hope or direction
but now I know where Im going
I once was far from God and couldn't reach him
but now am made nigh by the blood of Christ
Everything was changed when Jesus saved my soul
All things became new and life so rich and full

I once had no heavenly father
but now I am a child of God
I once was headed for eternal damnation
but now am on my way to eternity in Paradise
Everything was changed when Jesus saved my soul
All things became new and life so rich and full


II Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Excitement At Cross Way

At Cross Way I can feel
the excitement in the air
people talking about Jesus
and lifting up his name everywhere
How our wonderful Lord does work
in different hearts to spread good cheer
through precious brothers and sisters
who I count so dear


Psalm 34:3 Oh magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.

Merry Christmas to all my beloved fellow poets

Faith

Faith sees the victory as being already won
and walks through the darkness with the light of God's son
Faith makes a weak person strong through the Lord's might
to soar on eagles wings to a new height
Faith is believing in miracles only from God's power
and being led by the Spirit to be Christ's follower
Faith is knowing our earthly life is just a vapor
that the only thing that will last is what is done for our savior
Faith is embracing the promises and ever clinging to them
until the day our journey is over and we will be with Him


Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen

Faithfulness

Faithfulness is doing things
we don't feel like doing
Its looking at the bigger picture
and eternal things pursuing
Faithfulness is living not just for the moment
but keeping our eyes on the goal
while we take one step at a time
in our daily course and role
Faithfulness gives great blessings along the way
and someday an even greater reward
when we hear "Well done thou good and faithful servant,
enter thou into the joy of thy Lord."


Matthew 25:21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou has been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

Finish The Work

While working for Jesus
we have to press on til we finish
laboring for our master
and selfish goals relinquish
to look on the harvest fields
that are already ripe
to reap in the lost souls
of every color and stripe
loving souls as we labor
the way that Jesus did
giving out the saving message
not letting the gospel light be hid
We must finish the work
that Jesus gave us to do
to lay up treasures in heaven
and to our calling ever be true



John 4:34 Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.

John 6:27 Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for the meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.

Flight

Our God never slumbers or sleeps
He knows where we are and our soul he keeps
He sees us when we are high in the air
or down in the valley in the depths of despair

We were frantic and panicked that for our flight we would be late
But God brought us safely on time to the departure gate
He never lets us out of his sight
Even when on our first ever flight

Now we are flying high up in the sky
The clouds are where God's footstool does lie
He is the master of the seas and skies above
No matter how high or low we go we cannot escape his love

When soaring high on the eagle's wing
It makes you feel happy and your heart to sing
But once your plane hits the ground
Then it's time to go one more round

I have a reservation for a one-way flight
To a place where it is always day and never night
I am not worried about being late for this one
It will be at God's appointed time and his will be done

If you want to come with me, then get on board
Just accept Jesus as your personal savior and Lord
The only way on board is through Jesus the door
There's always room on this flight for one more

I am ready for my departure, my reservation is in place
and it's all because of God's wonderful amazing grace
When Jesus comes for me and calls me home that day
I'm going to leave this world and fly fly away

Are you ready for your departure to arrive at Heaven's gate
If you wait too long to decide then it could be too late


Matt 7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

Follow Jesus

When I'm all alone and sad
Only Jesus can make me glad
Help me hear the birds to sing
And to thee only to cling

Help me to see the people lost
And to follow you whatever the cost
Help me to remember eternity is long
And someday I'll be singing a new song

When I look at all my tracts
Help me remember all the facts
Hell is a terrible place to go
And I should warn people so

You went to the cross alone for me
Open my eyes and help me see
You bear my burdens and all my care
And I know you will always be there

Help me Lord to do your will
Even if the storm is not still
Only you know what to do
I know you will see me through

Forgiven By Jesus

The reason I love Jesus
is because he has forgiven me so much
My sins, which were many,
he washed away with his miraculous touch

He told me to "go in peace,"
and by faith I was made whole
When I trusted him with my heart,
he saved my soul

Because of his forgiveness,
I can talk to him and love him so,
have fellowship with his sufferings
and his wisdom know

It's all because Jesus forgave my sins,
not in part, but all
and throughout my pilgrim journey
I am listening for his call


Luke 7:47 Wherefore I say unto thee, her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.
Luke 7:50 And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee, go in peace.

Forgiveness

Love beareth all things and endureth all things
Even the burden and sorrow sin brings
Love will cover a multitude of sins
and forgiveness is where the healing begins

In a family with sinners it will be discovered
there are many sins that need to be covered
When we forgive one another, God will hear our plea
to forgive us of our sins and bless our family


I Peter 4:8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.

Free Gift Of Salvation

God has made a way of salvation
For all the people of his creation
He sent his only son Jesus to die upon the cross
So we wouldn't have to go to hell and suffer such a loss

We must accept his gift of salvation so freely given
Jesus died upon the cross for our sin so we could be forgiven
God loves us so much and wants us in heaven above
He loves us poor sinners with an everlasting love

If you reject God's gift of love, you'll end up in hell, which is no joke
The bible says it is a place of fire, brimstone and smoke
Jesus says come unto me and trust in me alone
I'm the way, the truth, the life, for your sins my blood did atone

Jesus loves you so much he suffered and bled for you tis true
If you were the only person alive he would have went to the cross for you
It was not for good people, but for sinners that Jesus died
So they could trust him as their sin bearer and forever with him abide

To make this gift your own, you must accept it for yourself
The gift is offered to you as well as to myself
If you trust Jesus as your savior, you'll miss hell and go to heaven
Jesus awaits for you to accept the gift, so forever with him in eternity you'll be livin


Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord

John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name

Furnace Of Affliction

While going through the furnace of affliction
it makes your faith to grow with a stronger conviction

Though the battle is wearing you down in the midst of your storm
you'll come out a different person in a more refined form

Things that once seemed important don't matter so much any more
You put the past behind and press on to what's before

Sometimes it takes affliction to get our eyes off the world
to depend on God's provision when Satan's darts are slung and hurled

Certain things can only be learned by having your faith tested and tried
as God's refining fire removes the dross and makes you purified

When the way is rugged and it seems like all you can do is endure
God has a plan for your life to bear more fruit while you grow and mature

Being cast into the furnace means you are God's chosen vessel
to proclaim the good news of the gospel and rescue souls from Hell


Isaiah 48:10 Behold, I have refined thee, but not with silver; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction.

Get Up One More Time

Have you been knocked down so many times
it seems like you'll never win the fight
Just get up one more time,
you can do it with God's power and might
When you're knocked down
just get back up on your feet
God is on your side
and the enemy He will defeat
There's a battle to fight
and victory to be won
Never give up,
Satan will be overcome
No matter how tough it seems
just get up one more time
Get up, get up, get up,
even if you're down til the count of nine


Proverbs 24:16 For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked falleth into mischief.

Getting Ready For A Trip

I'm getting ready to take a trip
to a land far away
The Savior is going to come
for me without delay
He'll be on time,
not a day or minute late
and for his coming
I do expectantly await
My precious savior told me
my labor was not in vain
Through many trials and triumphs
he did sustain
I'll be going to the place Jesus
has prepared for me
and lay my crowns at his feet
and with him eternally be


John 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

Gift Of Eternal Life

If someone gives you a gift,
you just say "thank you"
not "will you take it back if I don't do
everything you want me to"

God's gift is eternal life to those
who call and believe on Jesus' name
Eternal means forever,
it's not a keep and lose game

A gift is something you didn't pay for,
but someone else paid for it instead
Eternal life was paid for by Jesus
when he died and rose again from the dead

It's easy to receive this gift,
with no strings attached or terms of contract
The bible says just call upon the name of the Lord
and believe he died for you as a fact

The gift was very costly with the price Jesus paid,
but it is freely offered for us to take
To receive it just call upon the name of the Lord in faith
since your eternal destiny is at stake

Now it's up to you and the choice is yours
whether to accept or reject this gift of life for eternity
God loves you so much,
for you to accept it is his plea

Once you receive this gift
it can never be lost or taken away
It will last forever and ever
because it is eternal and will never decay


Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith, and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.

Romans 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Glorious Riches

Rich treasures and precious jewels
in the bible I find
There is no other book that can bring
such peace of mind
From cover to cover its wonderful truths
speak to me
Wondrous glorious riches that only
the heart can see
The wonderful words of life
the Holy Spirit teaches
searching me inside
and to the depths of my soul reaches


Psalm 119:103 How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

God Answers Prayer

God answers our prayers
not because we pray so good
but because He is a great God
and answers like He said He would
It's not flowery words or phrasing
that gets His attention to hear
but a sincere heart that seeks Him
is when He draws near
God listens to all our groanings
and knows our every need
He hears the cry of the poor and needy
and with compassion will take heed


Matthew 6:7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
6:8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.

God Is Merciful

Our God is so gracious, merciful and lovingly kind
In his Word he gives us sweet peace of mind
He remembers our frame and that we are dust
Though he is so perfect and holy and just

He removes our transgressions as far as the east is from the west
and with Christ's righteousness we then are dressed
When he looks at our heart he does not see sins we have done
But instead sees the blood of his only begotten son

Where would we be without God's merciful grace
Our lives would certainly be in a hopeless case
God says he will remember our sins no more
He forgets them all and for us has rich blessings in store

God's love and mercy will endure forever and ever
and from his great love nothing can sever


Psalm 118:29 O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever

God Is On My Side

One thing I can say in my defense,
God is on my side
When the battle is raging
in Him I can confide
With God on my side
I know the victory is mine
He will give me the strength I need
til I cross the finish line
So let the storm winds blow,
they won't conquer me
In times of trials and testing
is when His glory I see


Romans 8:31 What shall we say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

God Protect The Grandkids

May God set a barrier of protection
around all the grandkids
for the world is full of sin
and Satan is making his bids
But God is still greater than all these
and can defeat all the foes
Though the devil is full of wickedness
and casts his fierce blows

When at times my heart breaks,
keep each precious child in your hand
Give each one victory over the wicked one
and help them to take a stand
May their lives be a beacon and shining light
for you in this dark and wicked age
and by your grace be victorious in these last days
over all the sinful rage

Help the grandkids stay true and pure
and always to remember your words
May they win the battle over the world,
even though they will seem like odd birds
To remember all the bible stories
and bible verses they did learn,
May they turn to Jesus with all their heart
and His great salvation not spurn


Psalm 103:17 But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children.

God Remembered

I waited for the Lord
and he answered my plea
When I thought I was forgotten,
He remembered me
Now I realize
I never should have doubted
but trusted in him fully
and on eagles wings mounted

My savior was always there
and never forsook me
though at times my vision was blurry
and I couldn't see
When my faith was tested
and found weak and faltering
He was still there
and gave me hope in which to cling

Now I can see
the times I gave up in defeat
I should have just left
my burdens at His feet
So many burdens on my shoulders
I carried needlessly
instead of giving them all to Jesus
and living victoriously


Exodus 2:24 And God heard their groaning, and God remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob.

God's Record Book

My poems are now becoming
like a book of memories
God has a book too 
of memories of me
He remembers every cup of water
that was given for him
But chooses to forget
all of my sin

My sins are blotted out
in his book in heaven
Instead of being recorded
they are all forgiven
When God takes a look
at my record and my exam
instead of seeing sin
he'll see the blood of the Lamb

God has promised not to
forget my labor of love
Every deed done for his glory
is written in his book above
But all of my sins 
buried in the deepest sea
They are gone forever
and nevermore to be


Hebrews 6:10 For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name ...

Isaiah 45:25 I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sin

God's Word

I love God's Word more than fine gold
for it renews me when my heart grows cold
Gods word gives me understanding and light
and makes my spirit soar to a new height
Great riches are in the Word of the Lord
It is my strength, my shield and sword
A lamp unto my feet and pathway
Showing new wonders day by day
Sweeter than a honeycomb and so pure
Every word faithful and true to be sure
Meditating on the Word to stay alive
The spiritual food to feed on and thrive


Psalm 119:140 Thy Word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it

Going To Church

When young I used to go to church
and loved to hear the preacher speak
I longed to learn God's word
and with my heart his will to seek

I listened to the voice of
The Holy Spirit as he spoke
I longed to do my Savior's will
When alone and my spirit broke

I longed to have my loved ones
and my children by my side
I still think it will be worth it all
When I get across that swelling tide

Help me love some people again
Like I used to love back then
The love that the Holy Spirit
put in my heart for my dear kin

Jesus said his mother and brothers
Are they that do his will
With whom the world does not care
But I do love them still

I thank the Lord for all the
times I had at church
for that is where we met
and the Spirit my soul did search

I'm not ashamed to say that
I love that old church bell
For Jesus said "If you love me,"
You'll love your brother as well


(Written in memory of my first country church I went to when I got saved)

John 13:13 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

Going To Heaven

I'm absolutely sure
I'll go to heaven when I die
Way far beyond the blue
is where my treasures lie
I know I'm going there soon
to be with my wonderful Saviour
Though unworthy in myself
I am entering though the door

This only door to heaven
is through trusting Jesus in your heart
When you put your faith in Him alone,
eternal life he will impart
That is the reason he suffered,
bled, and died upon a tree
So we could be forgiven of our sins
and live eternally

To put your faith in Jesus
means to be born again
a certain time when you turn to him
for forgiveness of your sin
knowing there is nothing good in yourself
to deserve this great salvation
but by accepting Jesus' sacrifice on the cross,
he'll make you a new creation


John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life.

John 10:9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and shall find pasture.

Great Inheritance

I have a great inheritance
that will never fade away
It will last forever and ever
into God's eternal day

My inheritance was not earned
but instead was freely given
When my earthly days are over
in Heaven I'll be livin

This great inheritance is so rich
much more than we could ever dream
reserved in Heaven for those
who by Jesus' blood have been redeemed

Part of this inheritance is
streets of pure gold that will never tarnish
shining brightly forevermore
and the walls with precious stones garnished

But the best part of it all
is that Jesus the Saviour will be there
and we'll be with him forever
in the place he has gone to prepare


John 14:2 In my Father's house are many mansions, if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

I Peter 1:4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you.

He Called Me His Friend

Jesus is so good,
he called me his friend
He promised to stay with me
to the very end
The precious lamb of God
who shed his blood for me on the cross
will be my friend forever
and I can never be lost

Jesus is so good,
he called me his friend
His love is so pure and true
it can never offend
He is a friend
who keeps all the promises he makes
and guides me into paths of truth and right
for his names sake

Jesus is so good,
he called me his friend
Upon his everlasting faithfulness
I can always depend
He is the one friend
that I can never ever lose
Hes the keeper of my soul ever since trusting him
as my savior I did choose

Jesus is so good,
he called me his friend
He tells me of things to come
and what will be the end
He told me to not be troubled
because hes preparing a place for me
and one day Ill be with him in heaven
and all the mansions hes made Ill see

Jesus is so good,
he called me his friend
Nothing can ever tear me apart from him
nor ever sever or rend
If youve never asked Jesus
to forgive you of your sins and to save you,
just trust in him now and ask
and hell be your friend too


John 15:15 Henceforth I call you not my servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my father I have made known to you

John 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Fathers house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

He Is Able

Jesus is the only one who can make us able
Without his help and guidance we are so unstable
Our sufficiency comes from his sustaining grace
He holds us up when we stay with him in the secret place

When we abide in Christ, we can do all things
He will raise us up to mount on eagles wings
But without Christ, we can do nothing at all
If we do not abide in him, we will surely fall

Christ is our sufficiency, we have none of our own
Abiding in him is where our faith is grown
Jesus is the answer to meet our every need
When we abide in him and to his Word take heed

By abiding in Christ, our life will bear much fruit
when we as a branch abide in the Him the root
He can make our life a fruitbearing tree
so we can point others to His salvation full and free


John 15:5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.

He Lifted Me

The love of Jesus lifted me
When in darkness I could not see
I was sinking deep in the muck and mire
And with my sin I was so tired

I was bowed down by the weight of my sin
With no hope and only darkness within
I could in no way lift up myself
But Jesus saw my sad state and revealed himself

I asked Jesus to be merciful to me a sinner
With his cleansing blood he made me a winner
I gained the prize of being forgiven
My sin burden lifted and my name written in heaven

My Savior promised to never forsake me or leave
My heart's desire is to him to always cleave
When I'm in trouble and see no way out
He hears my cry and cares for me without a doubt


Psalms 40:2 He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.

Heartbeat

Sometimes hearts beat slow and then sometimes fast
People get so scared they end up at the ER at last
Doctors do EKGs and look at the monitor sheet
But no one knows but God when your heart will stop to beat

You are only just a heartbeat away from eternity
Do you know Jesus Christ for your eternal security
One day your heart will stop beating and you know not when
If you want to go to heaven trust Jesus while you can

Don't wait until another day because that is not the safe way
Today is the day of salvation is what the bible does say
Tomorrow could be too late if your heart stops to beat at any rate
You must prepare for your eternity now before it is too late

Once your heart beats the last time you will go to heaven or hell
Jesus bled and died to pay for our sins is what the bible does tell
The people who are saved will go to heaven when their heart stops beating
So accept Jesus as your savior since this earthly life is quick and fleeting

Please come to the Dear Savior now before it is too late
You don't know what will be on tomorrow's calendar date


Acts 16:30-31: And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?
And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved .....

Heaven Bound

I know I'm heaven bound
I can barely keep my feet on the ground
My savior has been so good
He's done everything he said he would
He's stayed with me ever since I trusted in him
and never let me down even when my way looked dim
My savior is so good, I want the world to know
and his wonderful salvation to sinners show
I'm so happy he saved me by his grace
and I can hardly wait to see him face to face


Phillippians 3:20 For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:

Homeland Security

I am a citizen of a great and holy nation with perfect homeland security
Someday I will go to that far off glory land and live throughout eternity
The citizens of this nation are peculiar people from different places on earth
They are all the people who know Jesus and have experienced the new birth

My homeland security keeps me safe from all danger and harm
And someday I will be in my homeland comforted by God's arm
There will be no need for armed guards or policemen in that land
For there Jesus the Savior will be the light in that place so grand

Jesus is preparing our homeland and safe haven of rest
Where all the saints in Glory will be forever eternally blest
We will be there with our Savior forever in that wonderful place
After we have traveled life's short journey and finished the race


I Peter 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people ....

Hope In God

How wonderful it is to have an unshakable hope
When going through trials and tribulations it is our lifesaving rope
Without hope in God where would our lives be
They would be like a wandering ship lost out at sea

When our heart is aching amidst the darkest night
hope comes shining forth like a bright and glorious light
Without hope we would be lost in an ocean of despair
But God gives us his Word and assures us he is always there

When trouble is all around and our dreams seem to shatter
It is then we find that love, faith, and hope are the things that really matter
God will never fail us no matter what we face
He will always meet our need with his sustaining grace

Our hope comes from God's word, that's where it is found
We can meditate upon it and put our feet on solid ground
Hope is the only thing to cling to when we don't understand
Jesus is always there to take us by the hand

Without hope we would have no place to go
But resting on God's promises, we rejoice in the blessings that flow
How wonderful to rest in the promises in His wonderful book
If you ever get discouraged, just open it up and take a look


Romans 15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye many abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

How Long Is Eternity

If you take your last breath today
do you know where you will spend eternity
If you live to be 103 and then die
where will you be ?
People plan for their future,
with provisions for their retirement they make
but ignore the most important thing
when their eternal soul is at stake

If you live 10 or 103 years on earth
what is that compared with forever and ever
Once you take your last breath
you'll not be able to change your mind, no never
Your soul will be living eternally
in either heaven or hell
That's why the story of Jesus saving grace
is what I like to tell

Jesus loves you and shed his blood
on the cross to save you
Your eternal destiny
all depends on what with Jesus you will do
Will you accept him as your savior
and go to heaven someday
Or will you reject his love and gift of salvation
and go on your own way

Eternity is a long long time,
trillions of years and more, never ending
What you do with Jesus
is the most important decision in your life pending
If you don't know Jesus personally,
just tell him you're sorry for your sin and trust in him alone
He will forgive and give you eternal life in heaven
This decision is so important, it is dangerous to postpone


John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life; and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.

How To Be Saved, Repent Or Believe

Do you repent to be saved or do you believe
Believing and repenting are two sides of the same thing
To call upon Jesus for mercy and Him in your heart receive
Coming as a poor undone sinner seeking forgiveness and letting Him take you under his wing

To believe ON, not believe about, means to depend, trust, and rely upon
Realizing youre a sinner and can do absolutely nothing at all to save yourself
But believing in Christs atonement as recorded in the book of John
That he loved you so much on the cross he took all your sins upon himself

Believing on Jesus is putting the matter of your salvation in His hands alone
Knowing there is nothing in yourself you could do for this salvation to obtain
But only trust and believe on Jesus to be born again and claim Him as your own
If there was any other way to be saved, then did Christ die in vain


John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name.

John 20:31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works lest any man should boast.

Hungry And Thirsty

Are you hungry and thirsty
and have nothing to eat or drink
Does life seem to be useless
and you cant seem to find the missing link
Then just come drink from the everlasting fountain
that never shall run dry
And eat of the bread of life
with no money ever needed to buy
Jesus is that bread of life who came down from heaven
to die on the cross for you and me
So by receiving him as our savior we could receive
everlasting life more abundant and free


John 6:35 And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.

I Love Jesus

I love Jesus because he first loved me
He rides the waves with me through the stormy sea
When I'm sailing smoothly across the bay
And a raging storm comes my way
He is the master of the sea
He says "peace be still" and it will be
I want to love him even more
for he brought my boat safe to the other shore

I love Jesus because he loves me
He loved me first and made my eyes see
My savior loves me even when I fail
And His loving kindness does always prevail
I'm so glad his love is so true
and I always have him to look to
He is always there and a true friend
His love is too wonderful to even comprehend

I love Jesus because he loves me so
He loves me and keeps me and will never let me go
He sees me when my steps are going astray
And gently leads me back to him and shows the way
He is always waiting with his arms open wide
And with his love and mercy I am never denied
His love grows sweeter and sweeter each day
for He is my constant hope and stay

I love Jesus because he is always there
I know he loves me and will always care
Others may fail me, but Jesus never
I am His forever and ever


I John 4:19 We love him, because he first loved us.

I Love Jesus (Part 2)

I love Jesus and I'll never take it back
even if I'm put on the torture rack
He's a friend that sticketh closer than a brother
I love him so much more than any other

He knows all my trials and every heartache
and works to remold me and to remake
Even though my faith is tried with fire
He is there to pick me up out of the mire

I love Jesus because he never forgets
how I followed him in the wilderness through many pits
He is my all in all and so great a salvation
Through his redemption He made me a new creation

Jesus is there when thrown in the fiery furnace
He goes with me and causes me to resurface
The fire does not harm me, but only refine
to bear more fruit for His glory, not mine

I love Jesus because he forgives
and within my heart he forever lives


I Peter 4:12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you.

I Read It In The Bible

I read it in the bible,
so I know its true
My Lord is full of mercy
and He will see me through
I read it in the bible,
Oh what peace is mine
My Lord will not forsake me
and everything will be fine
I read it in the bible,
Oh what joy beyond compare
My Lord knows all about it
and He will always care
Yes, I read it in the bible,
what comfort fills my soul
My Lord will always love me
and fill my heart to full


Isaiah 54:10 For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.

I Want To See My Savior

I want to see my savior in the morning
Oh, how my heart has a yearning and a longing
To be in that fair land away from all sin and temptation
And to shout the victory song of my salvation
To feel the freshness of the morning dew
And the joyous delight of beholding all things new
What a glad day it will be to hear the angel chorus singing
With the heavenly music in my ears sweetly ringing
I can hear my savior now calling and saying
Come on my child, lets go home without delaying


II Corinthians 5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.

I'm A Loser

I lost all the filthy rags of
my self righteousness,
but was clothed with Christ's garments,
the Lamb of God who was sinless
I lost all confidence
of anything good in myself,
but gained Christ's righteousness,
which is the greatest wealth
I lost all worldly goals and ambitions
to pursue
when I turned to Jesus
and saw his cross in view
I lost all the emptiness of life
and dissatisfaction
when I trusted Christ and received
the wonderful gift of salvation


Phillipians 3:7 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.

I'm Going To A Country

I'm going to a country whose land is fair
There will be no weeping when we get there
It will all be over, with great peace in that place
and we'll be singing praises about saved by grace

In that place there will be no more pain
All the glories of heaven will be our gain
We'll be so happy to leave our troubles behind
And there in heaven rich treasures to find

Once and for all we will lay our burdens down
and there we will never again have a frown
We'll be with Jesus, the one who delivers
and the one who is the greatest of all givers

Our trials and tribulations will be over forevermore
When we get there Jesus will settle the score
He is already acquainted with all our sorrows and grief
and someday we will have total and everlasting relief

There we will never be tired and weary
Everything in heaven will be bright and cheery
All our labors will then be done
And we'll be rejoicing the victory is won

I'll see my savior who bore all my sins for me
and his dear face I will then clearly see


Hebrews 11:16 But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly ....

I'm Weak

Sometimes I think determination
is what will keep me going
But then I find I'm weak,
I can't even stand and my legs are bowing
Then God says to me
"My child you're too weak and fragile
Throw away your human efforts
Come with me and rest awhile
My yoke is easy
and my burden light
and I've never let you
out of my sight
I have all the power you need.
Follow me, I'll gently lead"

If Jesus Had Not Been Born

If Jesus the Christ had not been born
we would not have a savior
Our souls would be forever lost
and with God we could find no favor
If Jesus had not come down to earth
as a little babe born of a virgin
he could have never died for our sins
so that we could be saved and forgiven

Hallelujah, Hallelujah, praise God
our wonderful savior was born
and finished salvations plan
through much agony, mocking, and scorn
as the babe in the manger grew up
and did suffer and die on Calvarys tree
so those who would accept him as their Savior
could from the bondage of sin be set free


Luke 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.

In God's Care

If you are burdened down with care,
there is only one thing to do
just place your burdens under God's mighty hand
for he cares for you
When you humble yourself
under God's all powerful hand
He will bring you out from the desert
to a well watered land
He will give you blessings
that you have never known before
and if you keep walking with him
He'll give them more and more


I Peter 6-7: Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
Casting all you care upon him; for he careth for you.

Is Your Name Written Down

Is your name written down in the Heaven up above
It will only be there if you accept God's great gift of love
His love is the wonderful plan of salvation that he gave
When his only son went to the cross for you and me to save

He sent his only son named Jesus to be our Lord and Savior
Jesus came to earth to save us, but with the world he found no favor
They nailed him to a cross for our crimes and him we did eschew
He said "Father forgive them for they know not what they do"

Jesus came into the world to save sinners and not to condemn
He said "Your sins are paid for, I am the great I Am."
He went willingly to the cross to save us from our sin
If you trust him with your heart someday to heaven you'll enter in.


John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Jesus Bears My Burdens

When my heart was heavy
with sorrow and sank
it was then that I went
to the living fountain and drank
Jesus bears my burdens
and lightens my load
I believe all His promises
that in His book he told
He sees, He knows, and carries me
to the rock that is higher
and gives me victory over Satan
who is the greatest liar
Jesus is always there
at times I need a faithful friend
and when the old accuser attacks
he is ready to defend

Jesus saw my heart and knew
my burden was too heavy to bear
so tenderly He said
"cast on me all your care"
I gave my burden to Him
and left it in his hand
He encouraged my heart
and gave me the strength to withstand
With Jesus on my side
I knew I could not lose the fight
The glory of his presence
shone in my heart like a beautiful light
He gave me a vision to keep on going
and serve him with all my heart
as I felt the comfort of the Holy Spirit
and knew He would not depart

I poured out my complaint to the Lord
and made my earnest plea
I begged for his mercy
and to do a miracle for me
I felt my cry came into his ears
and that he had heard
recalling many promises
I had read in his Word
With a sweet assurance
my petitions were appealed
it seemed like my requests
were then recorded and sealed
I knew the Lord would answer
in His time and way
and though my heart was breaking
there was coming a joyful day

Jesus is the only one
who knows all and understands
keeping me safe and secure
in his strong and loving hands
caring for me and uplifting me with his love
all the day long
and even when in the deepest valley
puts in my heart a song
He delivers me from all my troubles
so that I am not consumed by them
and reassures my heart
to keep trusting and leaning on Him
With songs of deliverance in the night
Jesus always brings the victory
keeping me with his sustaining grace
til I finish my journey

When the pathway before me
looks uncertain and obscured from my sight
I just trust the Lord knows what he is doing
and that His way is always right
His way is so perfect,
how could I ever doubt him or fear
always looking upward
and waiting for my Lord to appear
New wonders of his grace and blessings
He shows me day by day
So good is He to me,
I want to never from him stray
Jesus knows the way that I take
and the trials that I face
and will deliver me all the days of my life
til I reach my final resting place

I've had a burden on my heart
for many years
and for my dearest loved ones
I've shed many tears
Now that my life on earth
is coming to a close
I know a great victory is coming
over Satan who did oppose
When I get home I'll be waiting
for my loved ones to join me there
where we can all be together again
and all the glories of Heaven share
Thank you Lord Jesus for keeping me
in your care throughout my life
and for giving me a great hope
that someday everything will be alright


Psalm 55:22 Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

Jesus Came To Save

Jesus came not to call the righteous
but sinners to repent

When he left heaven to come to earth
that was his sole intent
It's not the people who are whole
but those sick who need a physician
Jesus came to save sinners
That's why he gave the great commission

He told us to go into the all the world
and preach the gospel to every creature
Jesus came to the world to save sinners,
not just to be a good teacher
He died on the cross for all the sins of the world
that those who would on him believe
and trust his shed blood for remission of sin
would his free gift of salvation receive

To receive this wonderful gift of eternal life,
you only need to look to Jesus and live
He has already paid your sin debt
and is ready and willing to forgive
Jesus loves you so much
that he suffered and bled and died
If you've never asked him to be your savior,
then today is the day to decide

Jesus died, was buried, and rose again the third day
to save you from going to hell
That is the gospel story
the greatest story ever to tell
You only need to trust Jesus with your heart
and ask him to be your savior
He'll forgive you of all your sin and write your name in heaven
and give you abundant life and so much more


John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abideth on him.

Jesus Did All The Saving

Jesus did ALL the saving of my soul
I didn't help him any
He paid it all in full
I didn't pay a dime or penny

I only confessed I was a sinner
and put my hopeless case in his hands
Freely he forgave me
without placing on me any demands

He didn't say "Do some things first
and then I will save you"
He just saved me when I called on him
and made my heart new

Jesus gave me this great salvation
with His mercy so rich and free
There is nothing I could ever do to deserve
how He reached down and saved me

Jesus did it all, Jesus paid it all, Glory to his wonderful name
He loves to save sinners, that being the reason that He came


Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God. 2:9 Not of works lest any man should boast.

Romans 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Jesus Is Always With Us

Jesus is always with us
whether we feel his presence or not
All the promises in His word are true,
every tittle and every jot

He is with us when our hearts are happy
and our faith is high
But He is also with us when we are downcast
and we wonder why

We can never trust our feelings,
since they change like the weather does
but we can always trust God's word,
It's the same as it ever was

Jesus promised to never leave or forsake us,
even when backsliden and out of duty
but when we surrender to his will and obey
is when we see Him in all his beauty


Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever.

Jesus Is Coming Back

Jesus is coming back,
Oh what a glorious thought
He's coming to get his bride
that with his blood he bought
Oh what a wonderful hope,
waiting for him to come back
We will then be perfect
with no more sin and no more lack
Jesus is coming back,
it makes me want to shout and sing
He's coming back for me,
my great and mighty king


John 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

Jesus Is My Master, Friend, And Savior

Jesus is my master
because I want to serve him
since He did so much for me
and saved me from my sin
He didn't force me to be in His army
with an iron fist
but because I love him
I did willingly enlist

Jesus is my friend
who knows my weaknesses and infirmities
He was in all points likewise tempted
and with sympathy hears my pleas
He is always there for me
to help in times of stress and need
taking my burdens to the Father's throne
and to intercede

Jesus is my savior,
not a hard taskmaster ruler without compassion
But with His love and mercy
suffered for me when His work on Calvary was done
Knowing Jesus is my savior and friend
brings great peace and joy to my heart
with the confidence that he loves and forgives always
and will never depart


Hebrews 4:15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

Jesus Is The Bread Of Life

Jesus is the bread of life
which came down from heaven above
to give life to those who believe on him
because of His great love
He left the ivory palaces to come
to a world of strife
so that whoever eats of this bread
will have everlasting life

Jesus is the living water
the only water with an abundant supply
a thirst quenching everlasting fountain
that never shall run dry
Eating the bread of life and drinking
from Jesus well
will save your soul for eternity
and keep you from going to hell

This is the whole reason that Jesus
was born in a manger one day
to save us from our sins
when we call on him and pray


John 6:33 For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world.

John 4:10 Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.

Roman 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Jesus Is The Light

Jesus came into the world
to be the light
So people blinded by darkness
could receive their sight

We were once lost in sin
until one glorious day
When Jesus' light shone in
and washed our sins away

Since Jesus' light
came into our hearts to shine
his Word has become alive
while we commune with him and dine

As we walk in the light of Jesus
the world becomes so dim
We just want to have more light
and be closer and closer to him

While walking in His light
Jesus gives us joy that overflows
He makes our heart so happy
that even our face glows

The wondrous light of Jesus
what a marvelous thing
It makes us full of joy unspeakable
and makes us want to sing


John 12:46 I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth in me should not abide in darkness.

Jesus Is The Way

Jesus is the door from which to enter in
If you ask him to be your savior, he'll wash away your sin
He'll remove your sin as far as the east is from the west
And remember them no more and make you eternally blest

The burden of sin will be lifted from the sorrow that it does bring
Just confess your sin to Jesus and he'll make your heart to sing
He loves you so much he shed his blood and died upon the tree
To give you eternal life and from sin to set you free

Free from the bondage with which Satan blinds your eyes
He is the great deceiver and is full of lies
The devil says there are many ways to get to heaven
But we must listen to God and he says there is only one way given

Jesus said I am the way and no one can be saved any other way
He loves you so much that he suffered so you could go to heaven someday
Just tell him you've done sins and you know he paid the price for them
Then he'll be your savior and you'll have a new life to begin

His Word is the Truth and it will guide you all the way
Just lean upon his promises and trust them throughout all the day
Jesus is the wonderful Savior who came to pay the price
For sins that we committed and his shed blood does suffice


John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Jesus Knows His Sheep

Once we are born again
we become Jesus' sheep
We can never ever be lost
and our soul he will always keep
Our shepherd goes before us
and we know his voice
By following him it makes us glad
and our heart rejoice
Jesus the shepherd knows us
and calls us by our name
To give his life for us on the cross
is the reason that he came
By laying down his life for us
he gives us eternal and abundant life free
The good shepherd did it all
and tells us "come unto me."


John 10:14 I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.

Jesus Likens Salvation

Jesus likens salvation to going through a door
not climbing up some steps or doing anything else before

Jesus likens salvation to entering through a gate
by receiving His gift of mercy and forgiveness so great

Jesus likens salvation to believing on a name,
His name of Jesus, taking away all our guilt and shame

Jesus likens salvation to coming out of darkness into the light
being blind by our sinfulness, but by His grace gives us sight

Jesus likens salvation to being dead and then made alive
dead in our sins, but quickens by His spirit and makes us thrive

Jesus likens salvation to being pulled out of the fire
Faith in His death on the cross and ressurection is all He requires

Jesus likens salvation to being lost and then found
While sinking in the depths of sin, He lifts us up to higher ground

Oh, come to Jesus today if you don't know Him as savior and Lord
He loves you and pleads "open the door" and to His cross look toward


John 10:9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and go in and out, and find pasture.

Matthew 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat.

Luke 15:24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and was found.

Jesus Loved His Disciples

Jesus ate the last supper
with his disciples in the upper room
knowing that his death on the cross
and suffering was coming soon
He gave thanks and brake the bread
and gave it to them
and told them to eat it
in remembrance of him
He also took the cup
for them to drink
to remember his shed blood
upon which to think
Jesus loved and cared for his disciples
unto the end
He arose from supper and washed their feet
as a servant friend


John 13:1 Now before the feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end.

Jesus Loves You

The Savior is waiting to enter your heart
Once he comes in he will never depart
He has life giving water to quench your thirst
And with his love you'll be immersed

He came to give you life more abundant and free
And that is why he went to the cross of Calvary
His shed blood was the perfect sacrifice
He has power to forgive sins because he paid the price

If you are thirsty then come to him now
And at the mercy seat humbly bow
He loves you so much and is the only way
Jesus is only a prayer away

Jesus is waiting with his arms open wide
He says "Come unto me and with me abide"
He'll forgive any sin you've ever done
And wipe the slate clean as though there were none

He promises you a home in heaven where you'll never grow old
Where some day you'll be walking on streets of gold
His great salvation you can never lose
Whoever comes to him he will never refuse


John 6:35 And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.

John 6:37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.

Jesus Paid My Debt

Jesus paid a debt I owed
a debt I could not pay
It was only by his merciful grace
that for me there was a way

I was born a sinner
inherited from Adam and Eve
The only way to have my debt paid was
to believe on Jesus and him receive

He came to pay for our sins
at such an awful cost
They put a crown of thorns on his head
and nailed him to the cross

When he was dying in agony
people watched him and did stare
Some said "He saved others
why don't He just come down from there"

But Jesus had to stay upon
the cruel cross you see
For he was hanging there
suffering for you and me

He had to stay on the cross
for our sins to pay
Then he cried "It is finished"
the debt paid in full that day


Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Jesus Preaches In Parables

Jesus walked by the seaside and a multitude of
people gathered round
He got into a boat and preached so everyone
could hear the gospel sound
He spoke to the people in parables and told them
of things to come
He talked about the seed and the sower and how
the bringing forth of fruit did some

Jesus said He who hath ears to hear let him
hear.
And to those who believed on Him, his Word was
so sweet and dear
The seed that fell on the good ground brought
forth fruit, some a hundredfold
They kept his words in their heart and of His
great salvation to others they told



Luke 8:15 But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.

Jesus Tempted By The Devil

Jesus was tempted by the devil
forty days and forty nights
He fasted and was very hungry
and gave up all his rights
Satan took him to the top of a very high mountain
to show him all the kingdoms of the world and the glory of them
and told him he would give him all of it
if he would just bow down and worship him
But Jesus said Get thee hence, Satan
for we are to serve the Lord God only
So when the devil had ended his temptation,
he left him and did flee


Hebrews 2:18 For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.

James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore unto God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.

Jesus The Good Shepherd

Jesus is the good shepherd
who gave his life for the sheep
Nothing can pluck them out of his hand,
their souls he will always keep

The sheep will listen to his Word
and always hear his voice
They know to follow him and obey
is the wisest choice

They'll not listen to the voice of strangers,
but flee away from them
and follow the good shepherd's leading
and only listen to him

The good shepherd knows his own sheep by name
and leads them in and out
He gives them life more abundant
and guides them through the entire route


John 10:11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.

Jesus Was Innocent

Jesus was the innocent Lamb of God who was slain
not for his own crimes but for mine he endured the pain

Jesus was not guilty but I was the one who sinned
yet on the cross where he died all my sins were pinned

Jesus the innocent was brutally beaten and nailed to a tree
yet I was the guilty one, it should have been me

Jesus willingly took upon himself all my shame and blame
and saved me from my sins when I called on his name

Jesus paid the penalty for my crimes so I could go free
and not have to pay myself and go to Hell for eternity

Jesus was innocent and in Him no fault was found
yet because of the price he paid I now am Heaven bound


John 19:6 When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him.

Jesus Will Pick You Up

Does your heart seem
lonely and desolate
Does it seem youve hit rock bottom
and out of the pit you cant get
There is surely hope
with one look at the savior
and with one touch of his garment
is the perfect cure
He'll pull you up out of the waters
and help you stand
when you turn to him
and reach out your hand
He is never out of reach,
only a prayer away
to save you out of your troubles
and rescue you always
If you feel like you are sinking
deeper and deeper down the hole
Jesus will pick you up
and have mercy on your soul


Matthew 14:30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid, and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord save me.

Jesus, A True Friend

Jesus gives great peace
in a time of war
always there to help
the needy soul and poor
Jesus will never fail you
when you need His guiding hand
He'll pick you up and carry you
til you reach the promised land

(chorus)
Jesus never fails, His love will carry you
He is ever faithful and a friend so true

Jesus will always love
and never forsake you
even when the sea is stormy,
He will see you through
Jesus has all the power
to give the victory
He already conquered the enemy
on the cross of Calvary

(chorus)
Jesus never fails, His love will carry you
He is ever faithful and a friend so true

Jesus is never bitter,
His love is true and strong
You can always count on Him
to never do you wrong
Jesus' love is always constant
and steady to the end
In Him you could never find
a more truer friend

John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

Jesus, A Wonderful Savior

It seems like the more I lose
the more that I gain
The Lord is so good to me
in sunshine or rain
He holds me tight
in His warm embrace
sheltered in his arms
til I finish the race
Jesus is so near
that I feel his gentle touch
I just want to tell him
how I love him so much
His mercy is so rich,
abundant, and free
It reaches down to the lowest sinner,
even to me
Oh, what a wonderful savior
He is
I'm so glad He is mine
and I am His


I John 4:19 We love him, because he first loved us.

Joy And Peace

There is a deep peace down within my soul
For I know I've been forgiven and my name's on heaven's roll
I've got the joy, joy, joy down in my heart
for my savior did not forsake me, he's been there from the start

He has always been with me since I first believed
and so many blessings from him I have received
My savior kept me in his hand like he promised he would
and when I could not understand he worked it out for good

At times when my journey on earth seemed to be long
he upheld me in his arms and gave to me a song
Praise the Lord, Jesus stayed with me to the very end
He was there through the rough times and his love he did extend

Words cannot express how I love my savior so
for his tender mercies do forever continuously flow
He remembered me when my way I could not find
He was there all the time and I was always on his mind


John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Joyful In Afflictions

With failing health and infirmity
Christ's strength is my all sufficiency
The time when I am weak is the time when I am strong
since Jesus never leaves me and carries me along
He holds me in his arms and keeps me in his loving care
speaking sweet words of comfort so of his presence I am aware
I will be joyful when in need and in affliction's valley
For I know that is when Christ's power rests on me
The Lord's wonderful grace is sufficient to carry me through
As I cling to His word that is everlasting and true
His word is ever faithful from beginning to end
and of being in his constant care I can always depend


II Corinthians 12:10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christs sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

Just Think

Just think of stepping
on the peaceful golden shore
and hearing the heavenly harps play
with its beauty gallore

Just think of the majestic voices
of the choir sing
praises throughout all eternity
to Jesus the Lord and King

Just think of hearing the horns
play a melodic symphony
where there will be
no discordance or disharmony

Just think of finishing our course
and going to our home
never again to wander off track
and never again to roam

Just think of hearing Jesus say
"Well done"
The race now being over
and eternity has just begun

Just think how much
peace will be in that place
and how glad we will be
we are saved by his grace

Just think how wonderful
it will be to end our pilgram journey
and be in that glorious land
forever throughout eternity

Just think of never again having
a battle with the flesh or the devil
To be up high above it
on a different plane and level

Just think of seeing loved ones
who are waiting in that land in the sky
We will see them again
and never have to say good bye

Just think how close it is
and how soon we will be there
It may even be today
we'll be breathing in the new celestrial air


(I was listening to beautiful music today and got thinking.)


Philippians 4:8 ..... whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Just To Gaze Upon His Face

I don't want to hear a sermon,
I don't want to read a book
The only thing I want is to just gaze
upon my savior's face and look
The days of longing to be with him forever
will soon be in the past
It won't be much longer now,
I know I'll see him at last


Revelation 22:4 And they shall see his face

Keep Pressing On

Be of good comfort,
be of good cheer
No need to worry,
no need to fear
Just trust
and then go on
following Jesus
until the new dawn
Keep pressing on
to finish strong
The final victory
will not be long
Soon there will be
no more battles to fight
when we've gone the last mile,
walking in His light



Phillipians 3:13 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Keep Your Eyes On Jesus

Keep your eyes on Jesus
He will never let you drown
He will lift you up out of the water
and plant your feet on higher ground

Keep on looking upward
when the storm winds are blowing hard
Jesus is always there
keeping watch and being on guard

Keep on having faith in Jesus
when troubles and doubts assail
He is the only one who can calm the sea
for His mighty power cannot fail


Matthew 14:28-32

Labor For Things Of Eternal Worth

I'm so glad Jesus saved me
and I'm not afraid to die
When it's my time to go
I'm ready to say goodbye world goodbye
But until then how precious and few
are the moments left here on earth
I hope that I can make them count
for things of eternal worth
To count my days and remember
soon comes the day my labor will be done
and as it's tried with fire
I'll be glad I served God's son


John 6:27 Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life

Last Chance Or Too Late

Would you rather hear "Last chance

or "Too Late

While you're alive there is still time

to be saved and not wait

If you hear the spirit

wooing and calling

now is the time to accept Jesus

and to quit stalling

Today may be the day that is

your "Last chance"

Jesus has already paid for you 

sins in advance

Tomorrow may be the day that you

hear "Too late"

You never know when you'll be standing 

at eternity's gate

Let Down Your Nets

Do not be weary in well doing
even though the day seems long
Your labor of love will be rewarded and
soon you will be singing the victory song

Have you toiled all night for the savior
and it seems you have taken in nothing
Just launch out into the deep
And watch the mighty hand of our great King

At His command, just let down your nets
and see the Lord do a great miracle
as your boat begins to sink
because of the of fish it is so full

Jesus will bring in a great draught of fish,
so much that you will be astonished
That is why to obey his Word
and keep his commands we are admonished


Luke 5:4 Now when he had left speaking, He said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught

Little Is Much

Give what you have to Jesus
Whether it be little or much
He can multiply it many times over
just like he did the little boy's lunch
If you want to see a miracle
just give to the master everything
He will bless it and use it for his glory
that will make heaven's joybells ring
Little is much when given to Jesus
as He will make it to flourish
to use it to feed a multitude
and their souls to nourish


John 6:9 There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves and two small fishes; but what are they among so many.

Mansion In The Sky

My bags are all packed
and I'm ready to go
When Jesus comes for me
he won't be slow

He is going to come quickly
in the twinkling of an eye
I'm going to be with Jesus
in my mansion in the sky

It won't be much longer
just a few more weary days to stay
Then will be the glorious dawning
of a brand new day

Our labors and trials will be over
when we're in our new home
The victory will be won
never again on the earth to roam

If you want to have a mansion
in the sky with me
just trust Jesus as your savior
for he has paid your fee

It was all because of the
great price Jesus paid
that I could be forgiven
and have my mansion made

My mansion is built by
Jesus' own hand
and there will be great rejoicing
in that house so grand

We'll be so happy to be with
Jesus the King
and all our praises and thanks
to Him we will bring


John 14:2 In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

Mary And Martha

Martha loved Jesus so much
She labored for him quite a bunch
She wanted everything to be just right
And to be so perfect in his sight

But Mary chose the better way
She wanted to hear what Jesus would say
So she sat at the Dear Savior's feet
And heard his word that was so sweet

May we take time to hear Jesus speak
The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak
May we not be too cumbered with trivial things
But listen to Jesus' words and the hope that it brings

Jesus' words will bring comfort to your heart
And guide your course and with his spirit impart
His words are more important than any other thing
Just hide them in your heart and to them cling



Luke 10:39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.

Meditating

Since I can't
communicate
I think I'll just be still
and meditate
In the place
of solitude
is where I feast
on God's spiritual food
drinking in of
His mercies and grace
clinging to Him
til I see him face to face


Psalm 104:34 My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD.

Merry Christmas

At Christmas time
the joybells are ringing
Everywhere boys and girls
are singing
Christians are rejoicing
their savior was born
even the saints
who are weak and worn
Tis the season to say
Merry Christmas to everyone
and tell people all Christ has done


Matthew 1:21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS; for he shall save his people from their sins.

Merry Christmas to everyone at Crossway!

Miracles By Believing

When circumstances are most dire
is when Jesus works so His name is glorified
If the devil tells you to give up
and "there is no use", he has lied
If you have thoughts that the Lord has failed you,
you certainly are wrong
Miracles and blessings are coming your way
to change your mourning to a joyful song
Jesus does great miracles
for those who believe
Trusting in His power
and waiting for miraculous things to receive
When things look the worst
and you are facing a great trial or test
that is the perfect time for Jesus to do a miracle
and His name be glorified best


Mark 5:35 -36 While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue's house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest the Master any further?
As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.

Most Important Thing To Know

People like to read books
or watch an educational show
Because they want to learn about things
and just would like to know

But they forget about their eternal soul
and where it will forever be
So let's take a look in God's Word
so we can know and we can see

God has given us his Holy Word so that
we could know the way,
the way of his plan of salvation
and go to heaven someday

Some people wonder if they
are going to heaven when they die
They say
"Boy I really hope so, I'm not that bad of a guy."

We don't have to wonder or hope so,
we can know for sure
The bible says through faith alone in Christ
our soul will be eternally secure

God's Holy word tells us the only way to have life
is through believing on his Son
There is no other way given,
for Jesus is the only one

To believe on Jesus is to depend wholly upon him
and his sacrifice on the cross
There is nothing we could do to deserve heaven,
Jesus paid all the cost

To know you're saved eternally
and safe in God's own hand
Is the most important thing you'll ever know
so from heaven you'll not be banned


I John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life; and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.

My First Love

I'm beginning to remember the first love that I had
When Jesus saved my soul and I was so glad
How every person I saw, I cared about their soul
and didn't want them to die and drop into the fiery hole

My heart wants to repent from where I've fallen
for I hear the Lord speaking to me and calling
Telling me to have a burden for souls like I did then
and come back to the first works and do them again

May I love lost souls the way God does love
Who sent his only son from heaven above
To save a soul from eternal fire and the flame
and went to the cross and took all the blame

I ask for God's power to help me witness in Jesus name
and to tell sinners the reason why he came
To share the gospel story how Jesus will save
and is the greatest gift that God ever gave

May I again have tears for a soul that is lost
and remember that is why Jesus went to the cross
If not for God's saving grace, there would be I
But instead I obtained mercy from on high

I'm sorry for all the years that I spent lukewarm
Just going through the motions and thinking that was the norm
Forgetting how by mercy I was saved from going to hell
and by wondrous grace drunk from the everlasting well

Lord, help me never to forget the great price that was paid
and may my all on the altar of sacrifice be laid
To forsake all things in life that are dear to me
and be made a vessel of honor for thee

Thank you Jesus for bringing me back to my first love
and giving me glorious things to write of


Rev 2:4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.

My Friend Is Jesus

(Inspired by Facebook)

There is no friend like Jesus in this world below
I have a few friends surely, their faces I will know
When we're all together in that land so fair and sweet
There forever and once for all we will again meet

But the face I long to see the most
And would sail from coast to coast
Is the face of my dear Friend
Who will love me til the end

His name is Jesus

Friends may come and friends may go
But there's one thing I know
I'll have a friend forever that will never go away
Even when I wander and sometimes go astray

When friends are gone, he's still there
And I know he'll always care
I don't know when I'll see his face
But I'm so glad he saved me by his grace

His name is Jesus

I know a lot of names and faces
But all of them are in different places
The place I long to be
Is the place where I'll forever be free
Free from all sin and shame
The place from which my Savior came

He came to earth to be the light
Help me Lord to win the fight
Through My Friend all foes will be beaten
And I'll be safe in a place not heatened

I don't deserve to be in that fair land
But that's where he's taking me by His great hand
My Friend is so strong and I'm so weak
Help me Lord not to shreak

I have loved ones, help me stand
Even if I'm not the leader of the band
When I fall you pick me up
Help me Lord drink from your cup

My Friend Jesus is so pure and good
Help me Lord to do the things I should
Help me Lord to love you more
Even more then I did before

My Friend is more precious than silver and gold
And the half has not been told
Someday we will know everything
But til then let's just be glad He's the King



I Corinthians 13:12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.

My Future Looks Bright

I may be in a lot of pain now,
but my future sure looks bright
When I leave this body, Ill be in a place
where there is no more pain and no more night

I'd rather be in pain now than to be cast
into the lake of fire for eternity
When this old body of clay takes it last breath,
I know with my precious savior I'll be

My heart is so happy and so full of joy
just to have this great assurance
though the race now seems long
and it is hard to keep up the endurance

Just to think of my wonderful future
makes me feel joyous within
and its all because Jesus, my savior,
went to the cross and paid for my sin


II Corinthians 5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.

My Grandson Loves The Bible

Tyler comes to Grandma's house
He is a real sweet boy
We always have so much more fun
when he doesn't bring a toy
He likes to make up pretend games
and have fun and play
And give his grandma the directions
of what she is to say
Then he'll think its funny
and laugh and have a blast
He says "lets do that again"
and Grandma says "this is the last"

Before he goes to sleep
he likes to read a book
And when he is reading it
to take another look
To see if it's a fiction story
or if it's really true
That way he will know the truth
and stick to it like glue

If it's not a true story,
he'll laugh and say "that's funny"
It could even be a story
about the Easter Bunny
But if it is the one true book,
he will listen with all his heart
Because he wants to hear God speak
and obey him from the start



II Timothy 3:15 And that from a child thou has known the holy sciptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation throught faith which is in Christ Jesus.

My Jesus

Jesus is the lilly of the valley,
the bright and morning star
He called me to himself
when I was off afar
Since I met The Savior
I've never been the same
Now all I want to do
is lift up his sweet name

He rescued me and paid
the ransom for my soul
and gives me sweet peace
when I let him have control
He is my constant comforter
and my best friend
When my heart is broken he heals it
and my wounds he does mend

My Jesus I Love You

My Jesus I love you
and want to stay close to your side
to find rest in your bosom
and with you abide
My Jesus,
I hate and abhor my sin
Please cleanse me and wash me
and purify within
Help me to win the victory
over my putrid sinfulness
Forgive me and clothe me
with your own righteousness
I'm so sorry
for all the hurt I caused you
and for all the pain
for me you went through


Psalm 51:2 Wash me throughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.

My Little Church

I love my little church
in a town called Lapeer
and to hear my pastor preach
the Word of God without fear
He's faithful to his calling
and diligently feeds his flock
standing firm on the Bible
as the solid rock
preaching for the Lord
and not for mens applause,
but knowing that it is
for a much higher cause

There's no place on earth I'd rather be
than in my little church
I love being in Gods house
since the world is such a dearth
I'm so thankful to have a place to gather
with believers of like spirit and mind
and I know when I'm with them,
I've found the people of my kind
The joy of being with Christians
who know and love the Lord
is so much greater
than anything the world could afford


Matthew 18:20 Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

Name Of Jesus Engrafted

The name of Jesus is engrafted upon my heart where only God can see
written with the ink of the blood of the Lamb shed for me
It is permanent and can never be removed
When God sees the blood on my heart I am approved
This engraving will always be there to stay
So thankful am I it can never fade away
The blood stained mark on my heart
is applied there with the finest art
With this engraftment I can never be lost
by faith in His name it is there without cost,
never to regret having this engraving in place
to belong to Jesus eternally by his mercy and grace


Exodus 12:13 and when I see the blood, I will pass over you

Never Changing God

When I think of how things have
changed over the years
I'm so glad God is the same
and my prayers he still hears
He is still the same
as he was long ago
and loves me
just as much and ever so

God never changes
though things in the world do
He is still in charge
though those who trust him are few
He will never forget the people
he has called to be his own
and takes care of every one
while he sits upon his throne

God is still the same
as he was way back when
He has never changed
He's right where he has always been
He has never moved
from his throne on high
Oh that I might come closer to him
is my heart's cry


Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and forever

No Regrets Or Remorse

The sufferings we go through now will seem as nothing
when compared with the glory that does await
when this earthly life is over
and we go through the pearly white gate
It will be a glorious day to see our savior face to face
All the pain and hardships will be remembered no more
We will see Jesus in all his majesty and power
when we arrive at that beautiful shore
It will be worth it all when God calls us home
to know we have finished our course
and to know that for everything we did for Jesus
we will have no regrets or remorse


Roman 8:18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

No Tears In Heaven

Someday God in Heaven will wipe away all my tears
My Father knows how many I have shed over the years
He keeps them all in a bottle and knows about each one
He says "Hold on my Child, your work is not yet done."

When my body is weak and I can barely hold up my head
He comes to me with comfort and gives me hope instead
My hope is in God's Word that tells of his great love
That will blot out all my sins and help me look above

I am looking forward to seeing my Jesus face to face
And tell him "Thank you for saving me by your grace."
I will see others in heaven too that have gone on before
And there in that great land I will praise him more and more

Rev 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Noah And The Ark

The only way to be saved is
through faith in Christ's shed blood
The kind of faith that Noah had when
he built the ark before the flood

Noah obeyed God's word
and built the boat God told him to
All the people on earth were destroyed
except for just a few

The few were Noah and his family
because they followed God's way
And did not follow the world's crowd
no matter what they did say

Even though the crowd mocked Noah
and said he was a fool
Noah still obeyed God's word
even when the people were so cruel

When the ark was finished and
the storm clouds gathered dark
Noah and his family
were safe within the ark

It then began to rain and pour
just like God said it would
If only the people would have listened
to Noah when they could

They tried to get into the boat
but were too late in enter in
They could not stay afloat and
perished in their sin

Jesus is our rescue boat
so we would not perish like the rest
Jesus is the way to be saved from our sin
and enter into heaven and be blest

Please listen to God's plea now
before it is too late
If you miss heaven's boat
then hell will be your fate

Jesus gave his life to save you
and rescue you from your sin
Just trust him and ask him to be your savior
and you'll receive your free ticket in


John 3:15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Not Stranded Out At Sea

Do you feel like you are all alone in your boat
stranded at sea way out far
You're not alone because under the deep blue water
is where God's mighty hands are
His great and powerful hands that you cannot see
are holding up your boat
He has you in his care and you will not perish
because He will keep you afloat
You're never alone in the wilderness of the sea
because God's hands are right under you
He'll bring your boat safe to shore
and you'll see the miracles He is about to do



Isaiah 43:16 Thus saith the LORD, which maketh a way in the sea, and a path in the mighty waters;

Only Jesus

Only Jesus can satisfy your soul
He's the only one who can make you whole
He'll give you your heart's desires and longings
Just give him your life and all your belongings

He will make you to sing a sweet song
With him you can never go wrong
There's nothing in the world that can satisfy
Just walk with Jesus and he'll give you wings to fly

Only Jesus is the lover of your soul
Just trust him fully to take control
Jesus will never fail you in your trying hour
He gives sweet peace and shows his power

Jesus is enough and all you will ever need
Your soul will he nourish if his Word you'll read
Follow him all the way and never look back
He'll give you the victory over the devil's attack

Jesus' love is greater than any other
He is a friend who sticks closer than a brother

Only Jesus Can

Only Jesus can make a sad heart glad
the only one who can give the best joy you ever had
He fills the hungry heart to satisfied and full
the only one who can redeem the sinful soul

Only Jesus can wash our sins away
the only one who can turn the night into day
He will always say "I forgive you"
the only one who can change a heart to make it new

Only Jesus can comfort you when you need a friend
the only one who stays with you to the end
He is always on duty caring for his sheep
the only one who loves so tenderly and deep

Only Jesus can heal a broken heart
the only one who shares our sorrows and takes a part
He is the savior who knows our deepest woes
the only one who gives victory over all our foes

Only Jesus can dry away our tears
the only one who calms all our fears
He is always there to strengthen in times of need
the only one to follow as he does guide and lead

Only Jesus can see the lonesome heart and void
the only one who can fill it to overjoyed
He is always there to hear our pleadings and request
the only one who gives perfect peace and rest


John 15:11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.

Only The Blood

Only the blood of Jesus
can wash our sins away
the only thing that can cleanse and purify
and bring a joyful day

If Jesus had not shed his blood for us
we would be forever lost
but he did pay the price for our salvation
with his own blood on the cross

Only the blood can take a black heart
and make it pure white
to transform a sinner's life
and deliver from our awful plight

If not for the blood of the sinless lamb of God,
we could have no peace,
but trusting in that crimson flow
gives freedom from sin and a sweet release

Only the blood of Jesus
can make our sins white as snow
When we ask for his mercy
his forgiveness we can know

Yes, only the blood, only the blood,
nothing else will do
only the blood of Jesus poured out in love
on Calvary for me and you


Colossians 1:14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins.

Colossian 1:20 And having made peace through the blood of his cross.

I Peter 1:19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.

Only Through God's Strength

If you think you just can't do it
you are surely right
not in your own strength that is
or with shere human might

If you know you need God's help
or it will never happen
you'll do things never dreamed possible
when to his power source you tap in

If it seems like life is hard
and you can barely take another step
keep fighting the good fight of faith
knowing in God's hand you are always kept


Phillippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Only Two Groups

There are only two groups of people
in the world today,
the haves and the haves not,
is what the bible does say
These two groups are opposite of each other
and are in no way the same
The one are those who have never trusted Jesus
and the other have believed on his name
One group is already condemned
just for not believing
The other group has eternal life for
believing on Jesus and him receiving
The most important question for you today
is what group are you in
Have you trusted Jesus as your savior,
the one who paid for your sin


John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even them that believe on his name.

John 3:18 He that believeth on him is not condemned, but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

I John 5:12 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.

Only Two Roads

There are only two roads
that lead to eternity
One you pay for yourself,
the other is free
If you go to hell,
you pay your own fare
But if you go to heaven,
you go on a free pass there
There are only two roads,
that go in the opposite direction
One is the broad road that leads to destruction,
the other the narrow road to salvation
These are the only two roads,
with no middle ground
You're either on your way to heaven or to hell
depending on if in the Book of Life your name is found


Matthew 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat.

Romans 6:23 The wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Revelation 20:14 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.

Onward Christian Soldiers

Onward fellow Christian soldiers
onward to the call
We have to help our comrades
when in the battle they fall

Let's pick up our fellow soldier
when they stumble on the battle field
If we help one another
the harvest will have a greater yield

Let's keep on pressing onward
on the upward way
This world is not our home
we are not here to stay

We have to keep on fighting
and press on to victory
Let's just keep on marching
to the orders of our Lord's decree

We get our orders from our commander
being in the army of our Lord
We have to keep marching forward
with our armor, shield and sword

Soon the battle will be over
and we are on the winning side
Let's not faint in the heat of the battle
or run away to hide

Let's stay stedfast and courageous
til we win the victor's crown
We must stay vigilant always
and not put our armour down

We must keep pressing onward
till every foe is defeated
and our mission on this earth
is finished and completed

We can tumble down the giants
in the name of our great king
Just like David did
with a single stone and sling


II Timothy 2:3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

Perfect Peace

The day in which we live is a
dangerous and perilous time
If you speak out for Jesus,
it soon will be considered a crime

But Jesus who loves us
and notes the sparrow's fall
Will always be so near
and hear us when we call

Though the world everywhere
is full of trouble, pain, and sorrow
If you keep your mind on him,
He'll give you peace today and tomorrow

He gives his perfect peace
to those who trust in him
Though the world seems spinning out of control
Jesus will keep safe and secure your soul

Just tell Jesus all your troubles
and he will see you through
He already knows about them
and knows what he is going to do


Isaiah 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

Pilgram Journey

Ofttimes during my earthly journey I long to be in my home on high
But God says "It's not your time to go to the land of By and By"
So I think I'll just keep on going and toiling along my pilgrim way
And hope someday, "Well done my faithful servant" I will hear my Savior say

I've been sorely tried and tempted and failed so many a test
But now I want to start over and give the Lord my best
He has done so much for me and I can never thank him enough
He raises me up from my sick bed and tells me to be tough

He heals the brokenhearted and their wounds he binds all up
And says to his dear children "Come and dine with me and sup"
He loves to give his strength to people who are faint and weak
Jesus has the power we need because he is so lowly and meek

I thank the Lord for his love and for never giving up on me
He's the potter and I'm the clay to make me what I should be
He goes with me in the valley and on the mountain top
And forever throughout eternity his love will never stop


Isaiah 64:8 But now, O Lord, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.

Power To The Faint

God gives his power not to the strong,
but to the faint who have no might
When we are at the end of our strength
is when he will take us to a new height
Our bodily strength and human wisdom
are so weak and so frail
but God is never tired or weary
and His power does never fail

Our God is never at his wits end,
he always knows the way out
He knows the situation we are in
and what it is all about
God is never discouraged and never tired
of hearing and answering our prayers
He is never tired of forgiving our sins
and he surely always cares

God is always waiting patiently for us
to come to him and seek his face
and give us his strength for our weakness,
to sustain us by his grace
Those who wait upon the Lord
shall be renewed and mount up on eagles wings
and serve the Lord through His power
and be happy in the joy it brings


Isaiah 40:28-29: Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding. He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.

Pray For Laborers

When Jesus saw the multitudes
he was moved with compassion
He cared about their souls
and wanted them to receive His salvation
Jesus saw the lost people scattered
as sheep without a shepherd
and calls upon you and me to tell them
of saving grace and His word
Jesus told us to look upon the fields
for they are ripe already to harvest
and to pray to the Lord
to send forth laborers to do their best


Since the harvest is plenteous
and the laborers are few,
pray that many would get a vision
to do what God calls them to,
to care about the people in the world
who are lost and dying in sin
to witness and take the gospel to them
for their eternal souls to win,
that many people will understand
the worth of one lost soul
and as they love and pray and share
another name will be added to heavens roll

Matthew 9:37-38 Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.

Prayers And Supplications

Prayer is asking God for blessings to bring
and supplication is begging for the same thing,
just to keep knocking at the door
until the answer comes and blessings outpour,
prayer that will not take no for an answer
knowing God is listening for sure,
that he cares when we beg and plead,
sees our heart cry and knows our need,
aware of our deepest longings and desires
and of hearing our petitions never tires,
even as Jacob wrestled with the angel all night,
refusing to give in or give up the fight
saying, I will not let thee go except thou bless me,
God answering him and from his heavy burden set free


Psalm 116:1 I love the LORD because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.

Precious Name Of Jesus

How wonderful it will be in heaven
with Jesus my Lord
to hear his name sung in sweet melody
with a beautiful harmony chord
With all the saints gathered around the river
praising his holy name
All the born again believers loving him,
being of one mind the same
It will be so magnificent to hear
his name forever praised
All his glory and honor lifted up
on high and raised
Oh, how precious the name of Jesus
Sing it over and over again to me
My heart never grows tired
of hearing it, so wonderful is He


Phil 2:10 That at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth and things under the earth.

Publish The Good News

Let's publish the Word of the Lord
both near and far
To tell the world who Jesus is
and who we are
We are children of the most high God
who sent his son to die on the tree
to deliver us from the bondage of sin
and to set us free

Let's publish this wonderful good news
of the gospel and not be ashamed
We've been redeemed by Jesus' shed blood
and our souls have been reclaimed
We are now ambassaders and representatives
for our Great King
Let's shout it from the housetops
and tell the world about Jesus and sing

The harvest is bountiful and plentious
when the way of salvation to sinners we show
Let's not be silent,
but let the redeemed of the Lord say so
God will bring the harvest,
we only have to obey
and leave the results in his hands
after he tells us what to say

Let's tell the good news and glad tidings
to people everywhere
and plead with them to trust Jesus
for their eternity to prepare
God has made a promise
that his word will not return void
So let's keep sowing the gospel seed
and when the harvest comes, we'll be overjoyed


Mark 13:10 And the gospel must first be published among all nations.

Reconciled To God

Once an alien and an enemy of God,
through the blood of the cross I was reconciled
My soul reclaimed and redeemed
and my name written down in heaven and filed
I am now safe and secure in Gods loving hand
throughout eternity and forever
and from his great love and keeping
nothing can ever sever
He saved me by his grace and keeps me by the same
This great salvation I can never lose
can never be plucked out of his hand
And of this merciful gift is what I like to muse


Romans 5:10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.

Rejoice Always

Rejoice, rejoice always
for great things God has done
He redeemed us and purchased our soul
with the blood of his own son

Rejoice, rejoice always
because Jesus washed our sins away
He paid for them all on the cross
so we would not have to pay

Rejoice, rejoice always
for Jesus is the Master of everything
He gives us peace, not as the world giveth,
that makes our heart to sing

Rejoice, rejoice always
when you are persecuted for Jesus name
For great is your reward,
they treated the prophets of old the same

Rejoice, rejoice always
for the Lord is powerful and great
He saved us by his mercy
so we could enter the pearly white gate

Rejoice, rejoice always
not that the devils are subject to you
but because your name is written in heaven
with the believers few


Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always; and again I say rejoice

Rekindle The Fire

Going from hot to cold doesn't happen
in one giant leap
it starts with cooling down to lukewarm
then to cold and fast asleep
getting our eyes off things above
and becoming choked with cares here below
the flame of love for Jesus goes out
where once it was aglow
Oh precious saviour,
rekindle the fire in our hearts once again
make it keep burning brightly
and to never grow dim


Luke 12:35 Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning.

Religious But Lost

There is only one road to Heaven
and the road is narrow and strait
The sad fact is that many people who are religious
will not enter Heaven's gate

To get on the narrow road
you must trust Jesus as savior and be born again
by accepting His shed blood atonement
for all your sin

The bible says not everyone who says
"Lord, Lord" shall enter into the kingdom of Heaven
but only those who trust in Jesus' blood,
the only plan of salvation given

Many will seek to enter Heaven,
claiming all the good deeds they have done
but shall not be able to enter in
because they trusted in themselves instead of God's son

Matthew 7:21-23 "Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of Heaven, but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in the name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? and then will I profess unto them, I never knew you, depart from me, ye that work iniquity."

Rest In Jesus

Resting in Jesus is knowing
your soul He will always keep
It's just like stretching out
and lying down on a bed to sleep
You could have no peace
thinking the bed might collapse in the night
It would be so hard to rest
if your mind was filled with fright
You can take comfort in His promises
and have reassuring peace
His Word is perfect and cannot lie
so your worries can all cease
Just lie down on your bed
and rest in Jesus' love and security
His everlasting arms will hold you up
now and for all eternity


Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Resting In Jesus

Im resting in Jesus,
He is my all and all
waiting for him to come and fetch me
and listening for his call
I know he'll take me home
when the time is right
What a day that will be
to behold the glorious sight
Once I get home
I'll never want to leave there
It will be all joy and gladness
without a worry or care
As I am waiting,
every moment Jesus is near
and being in His care
there is no need to fear


Psalm 37:7 Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him:

Rich Treasures In Heaven

We're going to be changed in the twinkling of an eye
When Jesus comes we'll meet him in the sky
Oh how happy we'll be to leave this world behind
Just to be with Jesus and rich treasures to find

(Chorus)

Rich treasures in heaven
rich treasures to find
Since I belong to Jesus
they are all mine

Though we know not the day or the year
We know for sure that his coming is near
We'll be so happy when we meet him in the air
With all the saints in glory rich treasures to share

(Chorus)

Rich treasures in heaven
rich treasures to find
Since I belong to Jesus
they are all mine

When Jesus comes again we will all be changed
Yes, our home in heaven has been all arranged
We'll be so happy to go to our long awaited place
and be with the one who saved us by his grace


Matthew 6: 20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal

(Song inspired by Joey, my grandson's, treasure chest)

Safe In The Storm

I have seen the lightening flash,
I have heard the thunder roll
In the arms of Jesus,
safe and secure is my soul
Though my boat is often tossed
in the tempest of the sea
And the waves are roaring
and seem to be overcoming me,
the winds and the waves
still obey the masters command
And nothing, no nothing
can ever shake me out of his hand


John 10:28: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.

Sailing With Jesus

Sailing, sailing
across the crystal clear bay
keeping our eyes on the lighthouse
to lead us all the way,
the beautiful water so refreshing and comforting
with each peaceful rolling wave
and when the sea changes to turbulent,
Jesus is there to save

Jesus is the lighthouse
to guide us to the sought for land
and bring our boat to the restful harbor
by his great and mighty hand,
having our boat anchored
safe and secure to the dock
with the joy of knowing voyage accomplished
through Jesus the rock


Isaiah 43:16 I am the LORD, which maketh a way in the sea, and a path in mighty waters.

Inspired by sailing adventures with my husband in a small sailboat going across the SaginawBay inLake Huron.