Praises Sing Ye to the Savior

Praises sing ye to the Savoir
For in love He gave His life.
It is finished; now He reigneth!
He is risen and is Christ!
Christians raise your voices higher
Sing aloud, His glorious praise.
Praise sing ye to the Savoir
Evermore His greatness raise.

Praises sing ye to the Savoir
He is Lord o’er ev’rything!
Rocks and hill break forth in singing,
Praises your Creator bring.
Wind and waves and sea obey Him
Sun and moon shine forth His praise!
Creatures of the earth and people
Sing aloud, your voices raise.

Praises sing ye to the Savior
O’er the earth His love proclaim!
Tell to ev’ry land and nation
Jesus Christ, God’s son, doth reign!
All who trust in Jesus, fear Him
Of His wonders ever sing.
Praises sing ye to the Savior
Who o’er all the earth is King!

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 28, 2006

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I Trust the Heart of Jesus

I trust the heart of Jesus
In peace despite the storm
By faith I know He leads me
My Savoir and my Lord.
For though His hand doth slay me
I’m safe within His arms.
His love is everlasting
He shall not do me harm.

I trust the heart of Jesus
When clouds obscure His face.
I trust in Jesus only
For peace and hope and grace.
A hiding place he offers
Against the rising wind.
I shall not fear the battle
For Jesus is my friend!

I trust the heart of Jesus
No terror can I know.
For I shall understand Him
One day before His throne!
I’ll trust Him through the trouble
When rain and clouds annoy.
I’ll trust Him, for in Jesus
I find my sweetest joy!

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 28, 2006

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Precious Jesus, Thou my Treasure!

Precious Savior, Thou my Treasure
Dearer to my heart each day.
As I walk the road beside Thee
Keep my heart unto Thy ways!
Though the world would try and tempt me,
Though the devil’s plans annoy
I will ever lean on Jesus
For in Him is peace and joy.

Loving Father, Thou my Treasure
Richer, fuller, deeper still
As I learn the sweeter meaning
Of abiding in Thy will.
Help me follow in Thy footsteps
Though I may not understand.
For I know that Thou will firmly
Guide me with Thy loving hand.

Gentle Shepherd, Thou my Treasure
Sweeter still through coming years.
Lead me, guide me, walk beside me;
In Thy love I cannot fear.
Mold me, make me more like Jesus
That I may His likeness bear.
Precious Jesus, Thou my Treasure:
Sweeter, deeper, always, e’er!

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 28, 2006

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Joyfully Adore the Savoir

Joyfully adore the Savoir
Evermore His love proclaim!
Show abroad His glorious power
Magnify His holy name.
Kneel before Him, come adore Him,
Who, for all, hath come to earth.
Joyfully adore the Savior
Sing aloud His matchless worth!


Joyfully adore the Savior
All who through Him are redeemed.
Praise Him for the blood that cleanses
All who wash in Calvary’s stream.
Make Him, crown Him, Lord and Savior
Listen for His loving voice.
Joyfully adore the Savior
In His holiness rejoice!

Joyfully adore the Savoir
Praise Him for He gave His life.
So that we might have redemption
By our Savoir: Jesus Christ.
Joyfully this is my witness
“Jesus is my only choice!”
Joyfully adore the Savoir
In His perfect ways rejoice!

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 22, 2006

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Closer, Dearer, Lord to Thee

Closer, dearer, Lord to Thee.
Make me Savoir, this my plea.
Until the message that I send
Is “Jesus is my closest friend!”
Closer to they holiness
Others with Thy love to bless
This, O Lord, my highest quest:
Closer and closer to Jesus!

Closer, dearer, Lord to Thee
Precious Lord of Calvary.
E’er make me patient, always kind
That others may salvation find.
Closer to they loveliness
They will be – for it is best!
This, O Lord, my dearest quest:
Closer and closer to Jesus!

Closer, dearer, Lord to Thee
So that all who watch may see.
My Lord, my Savior, Jesus Christ
Through the channel of my life.
Closer to Thy lowliness
More of Thee and of me, less.
This, O Lord, my only quest:
Closer and closer to Jesus!

Closer, dearer, Lord to Thee
Throughout all eternity.
Fore’er, I’ll join the glorious song
To Thee, O Lord, glory belongs.
Closer to Thy sinlessness
Shine through me through all earthly tests.
Through eternity this my quest:
Closer and closer to Jesus!

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 18, 2006

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Jesus, be my All in All!

Jesus, be my All in All,
Thou, Lord, my one desire!
Father, keep me in Thy will
And set my life on fire!
Make me always, more like Thee,
Help me give my all.
Thank you, Savior that you know
And hear my ev’ry call.

Jesus, be my All in All,
I give you ev’ry part.
Cleanse my life from ev’ry sin;
Fill my empty heart.
Help me trust Thee in my ways
Teach me, Lord, to wait.
Thank you Savior that you know
And you make no mistakes!

Jesus, be my All in All
Lord, I delight in Thee.
Your grace my song, your love my theme
Because of Calvary!
I shall delight to do Thy will
In paths of righteousness.
Thank you Savior, that you know
Take all that I possess.

Jesus, be my All in All
Myself to Thee I give.
Help me show your holy name
By the way I live.
My life, the paths I cannot see
To Thou, Lord, I commit.
Thank you Savior that you know
And you will answer, yet.

Jesus, be my All in All
Thy way alone is best!
Help me, as I live my life
To trust your heart and rest.
“Thank you Savior,” I will sing
One day in that heav’nly choir.
“Jesus was my All in ALL,
Evermore, my one desire!”

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 15, 2006

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God is the Answer

God is the answer when none can be found
A bright ray of sunshine in a dark place.
For even when troubles and burdens assail me,
‘Tis a sweet comfort to trust in His grace.

God is the answer, my guide in my journey,
Even when I stray, He does not forget
He patiently waits, though His heart may be hurting
Over his child. He forgives even yet.

God is the answer, amid the confusion,
Amid the distractions, and pathways of life.
Before all the nations, He still stands proclaiming
“Ye that are weary, the answer in Christ!”

“God is the answer,” still echoes the promise.
All ye who doubt His word only believe.
God is the answer, the one and the only,
Prepare ye a kingdom, thy King to receive!

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 10, 2006

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How I Love Thy Law!

How I love the law of the Lord
Silver and gold cannot compare.
Yea it is sweeter than fine honey
It’s beauty more than lilies fair.
It is a pleasure to obey them
For they are words of my King.
My desire is to please Him
For He is my everything!
It is a joy to search them daily
To ask for grace to abbey each part.
I love the law of my Father
They are the rejoicing of my heart.
I shall turn away from evil
To obey Thy pure commands.
To Thy statues shall I always
Incline my heart unto the end.

Psalm 119:97, 102, 103, 106, 111, 112
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 10, 2006

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Christians, Lift Ye Up the Standard!

Christians lift ye up the standard,
My salvation to proclaim!
So that others all around you
Will respect my holy name.
Be to the world a salt and light,
A beacon that is true.
And as you meet your fellow man
Let them see Christ in you.
Clothed in my salvation
Before the nations walk.
And with all humility
And love, of my name talk.
Christians lift ye up the standard,
Glory in the holy One!
Show forth all of God’s creation
And the wonders He hath done.
Sing and cry and shout of Jesus
Joy in Him in one accord.
Christians, lift ye up the standard,
Prepare a pathway for thy Lord!

Isaiah 62:10-12
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 9, 2006

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I Need Thee, Jesus, How I Need Thee!

I need Thee, Jesus, how I need Thee
I need Thy guiding hand each hour.
Satan’s plans are not as luring,
When I trust in Thy saving power.

I need Thee, Jesus, how I need Thee
How I need Thee night and day.
Jesus come and walk beside me,
Steer and guide me all the way.

I need Thee Jesus, how I need Thee
Through the shadows and through shine.
That through all I may go singing,
“I am His and He is mine!”

I need Thee Jesus, how I need Thee
Thou who saved my soul from death.
Ever is my cry “I need Thee,”
‘Till I give my parting breath.


Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 8, 2006
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He Who Redeemeth

He who redeemeth my life from destruction
From everlasting His righteousness stands.
The Lord hath prepared Him a throne in the heavens
His kingdom ruleth all over the land.

He who redeemeth my life in His mercy,
In Him alone and Him only I fear.
My Lord, He is mercious and plenteous in graciousness.
When I cry unto His name, He shall hear.

He who redeemeth my heart from iniquity
He hath forgiven and cleansed me from sin.
As far as the east and the west are in distance
He hath removed my transgressions from Him.

He who redeemeth me, my soul doth praise Him.
Bless the Lord, O my soul, praise His dear name!
For He hath redeemed me and crowned me with mercies
He is my Lord, I’ll forever proclaim!

Based on Psalm 103
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 7, 2006
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Ever Make Me More Like Jesus!

Ever make me more like Jesus
Always, always, more like Him!
Here I yield all worldly pleasures
Lay them down and fight to win.
Truly, Father, this my longing
My desire deep within:
Ever make me more like Jesus –
Always, always, more like Him!

Ever make me more like Jesus
As I go through daily tasks.
Help me do them for Your glory
Big or small. Yes, this I ask:
Help me do my work for Jesus
Not for praise of mortal men.
Ever make me more like Jesus –
Always, always more like Him!

Ever make me more like Jesus
In the things I hear and say
Help me build up fellow Christians
As I touch their lives each day.
Help me touch them for the better
To know what to say, and when.
Ever make me more like Jesus –
Always, always more like Him!

Ever make me more like Jesus
In my hidden thoughts that run.
For I know that You are watching
And You know them, every one.
Help me take the evil captive
Recognize that they are sin.
Ever make me more like Jesus –
Always, always, more like Him!

Ever make me more like Jesus
In the grace and love I show.
Help my life to be a message:
‘God has washed me white as snow!’
May I always show forth Jesus
Through my actions, tongue, and pen.
Ever make me more like Jesus –
Always, always more like Him!

Ever make me more like Jesus
‘Till You call my soul above.
Lord, increase me in Your Spirit
And perfect my heart in love.
Until I meet You in Your glory,
My plea is time and time again:
Ever make me more like Jesus –
Always! Always! More like Him!


Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 6, 2006
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The Battle for My Mind

Throughout the course of any day
I have thoughts of many kinds.
And with each I have a choice
In the battle for my mind.
In my actions, choices, words,
Will God or Satan reign?
Everyday I make the choice
In the thoughts I entertain.
At any time on any day
Satan flings his fiery darts
Will I firmly tell him “No”
To preserve my mind and heart?
I must take captive evil thoughts
And bring them all to Christ
For if I don’t the devil with
Destroy and hurt my life.
Jesus, help me every hour!
My life with blood you bought.
Make me Lord, victorious
Over every single thought.

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 5, 2006
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From 2 Cor. 10:3 and Phil. 4:8