He Was There

The future looms ahead of me
I wonder what I'll find
Until I hear a still, small voice
That prompts me, "Look behind."

I look and see the valley low
From which I shortly came.
Its grasses and its rivers say,
"He was always the same."

Behind the valley lies the sand
The desert, hot and dry.
Upon its cactus written:
"I hear before you cry."

The little hills beyond them lie
Mounts of joyous song.
Their gentle slopes so sweetly call,
"In weakness, He is strong."

The murky swamp, the forests dim,
With quicksand, paths unsure.
The frogs and snakes now chirp and croak
"With Christ, you were secure!"

The open grassy flatland
Where lions stalked their prey.
Those lions now roar peacefully;
God shut their mouths that day.

The lake of hope, love's waterfall,
The stream of grace, so free.
All gently tell me of His Words:
"I'll always walk with Thee."

The mountains on horizon's past
Against a sky of blue
Remind me of His faithfulness
For He was ever true.

I turn again to look ahead
To empty, steep inclines.
Dark thunderclouds may loom above,
But I will start to climb.

I'll keep my eyes upon the peaks
And cast on Him my care.
For one day soon as I look back
They'll whisper, "He was there."

What is Man to You?

Man.
O Lord,
So small
To You.
What
Is he compared to the heavens?
And the moon and the stars to You?
And yet,
You sent
Your son
To walk
This earth
And know
The life
Of man
To live
To die
To rise
To gain
For me?
Unto Your name be glory forevermore.
Amen.

One of the Ten

for John-Mark, whose testimony inspired me

Sodom and Gomorrah were under attack
To the Lord Abraham cried,
"If you find ten men in the wickedness
Will you save the city alive?"

The Lord answered back, "I will" and yet,
Not ten of the righteous were found.
No one was living for Jehovah's name
So the city burned to the ground.

My countryland is under attack
For sin and pride abound.
But here, as in Sodom, the Lord's eyes search
To see if the righteous be found.

The Lord calls, "Be of good courage and strength
And boldly for me take a stand.
For if there are people that live by my Word
Then I will heal your land."

I struggle to put away my pride--
The "what will they think of me?"
My own desires of flesh I lay
At the foot of Calvary

And say to the Lord, "You, I obey.
I'll stand for the truth of Your word.
I'll give You all and take Your hope
To those who've never heard."

My countryland is under attack
For many laugh at sin.
But I've made my choice; what will you do?
Will you be one of the ten?

He is Yet Alive!

He is Yet Alive!

May 11, 2008

Within a shadowed corner myst’ry lay

As ruffled folds of fabric laid therein.

What happened on the morning of that day?

Where was the body of the dead within?

I sighed and stared into the darkened room.

Who could’ve done this evil to my friend?

Why had they thus removed Him from His tomb?

Why had they killed Him? He had done no sin.

I thought back of Him and His love for me,

His perfect heart, His grace beyond compare,

His death upon the cross of Calvary,

And now this myst’ry – Jesus wasn’t here.

Behind me then a gentle voice did chide:

“Why fear ye? Joy! for I am yet alive!”

I Serve the One Whose Flag I Bear

I Serve the One Whose Flag I Bear

May 10, 2008

I serve the One whose flag I bear

The King of Hosts is He.

Though some would have me fear, despair,

My Lord shall stand by me.

He giveth me the strength to stand

Yea, even more to fight.

Thou Lust be on my left hand

And Pride be on my right.

I serve the One whose flag I hold,

My Captain – He will win.

And He will cause my soul be bold

To triumph over sin.

Though Satan and His host defy

The power of His name.

Still I will unto Jesus cry,

Yea, He who overcame.

I serve the One whose flag I raise

While pressing farther on.

Through danger, trouble, toilsome ways

Here by His grace I’ve come.

Yea, thus as I still breathe and live

And serve and shout and sing,

May Jesus wear the crown. I give

All glory to my King!

Here I Am, Discouraged

Here I Am, Discouraged

May 2, 2008

Lord,

Here I am, discouraged;

I need Your Strength and Song.

When things don’t seem to work out

Lord keep my faith still strong.

So here I am, I’m Yours,

May I Your channel be

And tomorrow may each one I meet

Leave impacted for Thee.

Use me, Lord.

Amen.

He Drawest Near

He Drawest Near

Based on Lam. 3:57

April 23, 2008

~For the Davis Family~

Thou drawest near me in the day

When trouble seeks to steal

My joy. By Thee compassed about

Thy presence strong I feel.

Thou sayst to me: "Fear thou not;

I am beside to give

My strength, My hope, My song, My grace,

As ye by My WORD live.

I will do great things for thee -

Perfect is My plan.

I will draw near thee in the day

And hold thee in My hand."

Thou Hast Redeemed My Life

Thou Hast Redeemed My Life

Based on Lam. 22, 2008

April 22, 2008

Thou hast redeemed my life

Lord, how I praise Thy name!

Thou savest me from death’s despair

And from hell’s flame.

Chorus:

Thou hast redeemed my heart, my soul,

Thus I yield all I have and am to Thy control.

Thou hast redeemed my life

From dungeons low and dark

Thou hast given strength to run

Unto the mark.

Chorus

Thou hast redeemed my life

I cry; Thou drawest near.

In this I hear Thee call me

“Child, do not fear.”

Chorus

Thou hast redeemed my life

Though Satan yieldeth not.

Thou givest grace to me to fight.

Thee I have sought.

Chorus

Thou hast redeemed my life

And heard my breath, my voice.

In Thee my Savior and my God

I do rejoice!

Chorus

Opt. Tune: My Hope is in the Lord

Thou Hast Given Me Counsel

Thou Hast Given Me Counsel

Based on Psalm 16:7

April 16, 2008

Thou hast given me counsel

In the night,

In the storm,

In the fight.

In the day,

In the sun,

In the peace.

Thou the One

Who giveth counsel,

Perfect, wise.

Thou seeest all

With knowing eyes.

I put my trust

In Thee and ask:

“Lord, give me counsel;

Know my path!”

Alone in a Different Sense

Alone.
The word doth echo strong
The lie, the Devil’s favorite song.
The only one.
I’m near despair
Doth someone care?
Alone
One bitter tear doth fall.
Alone
My lonely voice doth call.
But hark!
What is that voice I hear?
“Child, I am ever near.”
Rejoice!
My soul doth sing and shout
I am compassed about
By Thee.
O Savoir, Thou art mine
And all of me is Thine:
Heart and soul and mind.
I’m Yours;
I seek Thy will to do
O Lord, I’ll live for You
Alone.

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, April 15, 2008
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In Six Days

In six days the world was made
From previously void
Expanse, the earth, by God arrayed
Was by our Lord enjoyed.
On day one our Creator spoke
And said: “Let there be light.
Then brightness dark’s chains it broke
Creating day and night.
Waters separated on day two
Our Lord thought it was good.
But God in heaven wasn’t through
So day three dry land stood
Out of the waters. Grass did grow,
Each herb and ev’ry tree
With fruit to yield and seeds to sow
After their kind plentifully.
On day four the stars were seen
Along with sun and moon.
Day five brought some living things –
Birds were flying soon.
Fish were swimming in the sea.
On day six the sheep, the boar,
The lion, snake, and ram.
These all were good; but something more.
Something in God’s image: a man.
On day seven God looked back
Over the sea and the land.
And saw that nothing His plan lacked
For perfect was His plan.



Based on Genesis 1
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, April 14, 2008
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My Mind I Yield to You

O Lord, my mind I yield to You
Your bidding to obey.
May I take captive ev’ry thought
That seeks to go astray.
May lingering thoughts be thoughts of You
And not of falsehoods, sin.
That I replace each wayward thought
With truth, this war to win.
O Lord, from sinful thoughts I flee
And lift my voice in praise.
I will renew my heart and mind
While seeking, Lord, Your face.

Based on II Corinthians 10:3-5
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, April 13, 2008
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I Will Guide Thee with Mine Eye

In times of struggle, deep distress
I – Your Everlasting Rest.
The death arrows shall not come nigh –
I will guide thee with Mine eye.

In times of hurt, stinging pain
Your bleeding heart I will sustain.
I count each tear that you may cry –
I will guide thee with Mine eye.

In times of questions, decisions knock.
I – Your Everlasting Rock.
When you wonder “when?” or “why?” –
I will guide thee with Mine eye.


Based on Psalm 32:8
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, April 12, 2008
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Thou art my Rest

Thou art my rest, within Thee I hide
I will trust Thee to lead me and guide.
Thou knowest me – how wonderfully grand
To know that Thou holdest me in Thy strong hand;
No person can sever me from Thy great love.
This is my rest: my Father above.

Based on Psalm 132:14
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, April 11, 2008
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Alas for the Day

Alas for the day!
The day of the Lord
The coming day is at hand
Christians speak.
In one accord
And warn your home and land.

Alas for the day!
Capture each minute.
Warn all you can of their sin
A second passed.
Loose it or win it?
Our Savoir is coming again.


Based on Joel 1:15
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, April 10, 2008
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Four Men

“Lo, I see four men
In the midst of the fire,”
Said King Nebuchadnezer
As he perspired.
“Four men, not three;
What think ye of this?
I think that their God,
The true God He is.
Come hither Shadrach
Step out of the flames.
Meshach, Abedego,
I praise your God’s name.
I make a decree
My kingdom, hear my word:
‘The God of these men;
This God is the Lord.’”


Based on Daniel 3
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, April 9, 2008
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Thou Knowest What is in the Dark

Thou knowest what is in the dark
Unknown in known to Thee.
Thus I will trust that you will do
The very best for me.
For Lord, the unknown lies ahead
The path is dark and gray.
I know not what the future holds
Within the coming days.
But this I know: Thou knowest all
The dark is glorious light.
So I will follow, grasp Thy hand
And walk by faith, not sight.


Based on Daniel 2:22
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, April 8, 2008
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The Lord Upholdeth Me

Though I fall, still I shall stand;
The Lord upholdeth me
By His strong arm and by His hand;
The Lord upholdeth me.
I shall not fear the dark of night,
The dangers of the battle fight,
For on this I’ve fixed my sight:
The Lord upholdeth me.


Based on Psalm 37:24
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, April 7, 2008
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Decisions

Decisions lurk – what shall I do?
O lord, I put my trust in You.
Decisions wait for my reply.
Help me Jesus, be close by!
Decisions stand in future near
Yet I have no need to fear.
Decisions are made partially
For in all I follow Thee.

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, April 6, 2008
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Help me, Lord!

Help me Lord and understand
I need someone to know!
To care enough to listen
To love unto me show.

Help me Lord and understand
I greatly need Your grace.
I need to see you caring eyes
And view Your smiling face.

Help me Lord and understand
Others fail to see.
My heart, my struggle. This I ask:
“Dear Savior, help Thou me!”

Based on Psalm 4:6
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, April 5, 2008
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Lift Up Thy Countanence

Lord, many say there is none by to help me
While others claim that me Thou dost not know
But Thou art mine, and none is like unto Thee
O Lord I plead, Thy face unto me show.

Chorus:
Lord lift Thou up Thy countenance to shine
Upon Thy people bought by Thee.
O keep us now, Lord make us holy Thine.
Lord, give us peace, we hope in Thee.

Opt. Tune: How Great Thou Art
Based on Psalm 4:6
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, April 4, 2008
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Lifter of Mine Head

Lifter of mine head
Now unto Thee I cry
When storms my sail doth shred
Lord be Thou ever nigh!
In trouble or in peace
Hungry or fed,
Thy faithfulness doth not cease
Thou Lifter of mine head!


Based on Psalm 3:3
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, April 3, 2008
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Focus on Me

Focus on me, child
Don’t worry, run around
For true joy, is from knowing
That all in me is found.

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, April 2, 2008
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I am a Flower Bulb

I am a flower bulb
Awaiting lovely Spring.
Sometimes I want to rush ahead
To see what this may bring.
And yet if I rush ahead
When I think I feel the sun
And bloom. I’ll die
When winter frost doth come.
And so I wait, enjoying
The season that I’m in.
For winter’s season like others
Will come to an end.
I will bloom a flower –
My Creator’s plan.
Yet, how I bloom and when I bloom
And where is in His hand.



Copyright Miriam Rainwater, April 1, 2008
All rights reserved.

Thou Art my Helper

Thou art my Helper
In morning’s light.
Thou art my Keeper
In darkest night.
Thou my preserver.
In fiercest storm.
In calmest breezes
Thou art my Lord
Thou art my Guidance
In truth, Lord lead.
Thou art my Helper
The One I need.

Based on Psalm 121:1-2
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 31, 2008
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His Promises are Certain

His promises are certain
Firm ‘till the very end.
He will be ever with thee;
Jesus will be thy friend.
Nothing can from Him sever
He’s near both night and day.
For His blood washes ev’ry sinner’s sin away.


Chorus:
Praise Him for His promises are certain
Praise Him for in all He changes not.
He giveth blessings that long you have sought.
He is always faithful to His people
He will always walk the path with thee.
So with Him I will face the conflict singing joyfully.

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 30, 2008
All rights reserved.
Opt. Tune: Wonderful Grace of Jesus

Take up the Banner

Take up the banner, raise it high
Unto me, you Lord, draw nigh.
Serve me with your heart, your all
Unto Me for wisdom call.
Take your banner!

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 29, 2008
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I Will Be Faithful

I will be faithful to Thee by night and day
Cause you to prosper in My way.
If you keep all My commandment you I will bless
With lengthy days, eternal rest.
Come My people follow Me only;
I your Leader ever will be.
Unto you ever I will be faithful.
Will you be faithful unto Me?

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 28, 2008
All rights reserved.
Opt. Tune: Brethren We Have Met to Worship

All that I Need

How oft my eyes turn from the Creator
How oft I fail to follow my Savior!
Christ came in love, by Him I am freed.
Jesus is all I need.
Chorus:
All that I need is Jesus
His love and saving grace.
His mercy, joy, and faithfulness
His hope and smiling face.

Earth’s pleasures seem so tempting, I falter
Until I lay my heart on the alter.
“Savior,” I cry. “Much tempted am I;
Only You satisfy!”
Chorus

Now I yield all my life to His keeping
His harvest golden I want to be reaping
This treasure only can satisfy me
Closer, yea nigh to Thee.
Chorus

Based on Psalm 86:1
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 27, 2008
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Opt. Tune: Now I Belong to Jesus

Unite My Heart

Unite my heart, put fire within
Teach me tof ear Thy name.
For Thou art Holy, without sin
And yet in love you came.
As dark’ning clouds rolled in about
The cross – so I might live –
You asked with your last dying shout:
“These sinners, Lord forgive!”
Chorus:
Unite my heart, O Lord
Unite my heart, O Lord.
Teach me Lord to walk in truth and fear Your holy name!

Unite my heart, put fire within
Cause me to hear Thy voice.
Lord cleanse my wayward soul from sin
In truth I will rejoice.
Cleansed by Thy blood in purity
Thy channel may I be.
Proclaiming the strong surety
Found only, Lord, in Thee.
Chorus

Based on Psalm 86:11
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 26, 2008
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Opt. Tune: Faith is the Victory

He Keepeth Truth Forever

Now praises sing all ye that trust
In God the Great and Mighty, Just.
He keepeth truth forever.

Truth He loves, but lies He hates
Walk His path, the narrow, straight.
He keepeth truth forever.

He knows each thought and ev’ry sin.
I will seek to follow Him.
He keepeth truth forever.

Based on Psalm 146:6
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 25, 2008
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Who is this King of Glory?

Who is this King of Glory
Whom great and mighty is?
Who owneth all the cattle
And every hill is His

Who is this King of Glory
Who cometh in the gate?
People of God prepare a way
Before it is too late!

Who is this King of Glory
The Lord of Hosts is He.
“O Lord, I prepare Thee a way
And seek to follow Thee.”


Based on Psalm 24:8
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 24, 2008
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Easter Dawn

As it began to dawn upon that day
Three woman met and traveled to a tomb.
And while they pondered His life on the way
Their hearts were burdened with a heavy gloom.

Just days before they’d seen Him, their dear friend,
Healthy, serving God and full of life.
Just three short days; why did He have this end?
O, how they missed Him; their Lord Jesus Christ!

They came upon the tomb wherein He lay
But wait – no body in the tomb remained!
O why had someone taken Him away?
The women’s faces with pure grief were strained.

But then their hearts rejoiced – the angel said:
“He is not here – but risen from the dead!”

Based on Matthew 28:1-7
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 23, 2008
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As the Hart Seeketh

As the hart seeketh the cool, mountain river
So I seek Jesus, my longing to fill.
He and He only can quench my desire.
He leads my soul beside waters so still.

Chorus:
As the hart longs:
I long for Thee.
For you have spoken this to me:
“Though the night’s long
I give a song.
Come and I will satisfy Thee.”

Based on Psalm 42
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 22, 2008
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Opt. Tune: Under His Wings

Sing a Song of Vict’ry

Sing a song of vict’ry found in Jesus Christ
Sing of how He offers us eternal life.
Sing of how He gives us vict’ry over sin.
Bring your heart to Jesus and He will come enter in.

Sing a song of vict’ry – Jesus died for you.
Sing of how His life blood washes through and through.
Sing about redemption: Jesus paid our price.
Sing a song of praise unto our Savoir: Jesus Christ.

Sing a song of vict’ry – Christ rose from the grave.
Sing of how He came into this world to save.
Sing of how He’s coming, tell it near and far.
Sing a song to Jesus: “Lord, how wonderful you are!”


Based on I John 5:4-5
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 21, 2008
All rights reserved.
Opt. Tune: Sing a Song of Sixpence

My Strength in the Day

The day has been long, but the Lord lasted longer
Than any struggle or trial I faced.
For ev’ry moment He gave me His mercy
Each situation was blessed by His grace.
For He is my strength, and I trust in Him only.
He ev’ry burden so lovingly bears
And so, I rejoice in His life everlasting
O, how great it is to know that Jesus cares!


Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 20, 2008
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Opt. Tune: He Giveth More Grace when the Burdens Grow Greater

When I Was Overwhelmed

When I was overwhelmed within
You cleansed my erring heart from sin.

When I was overwhelmed without,
Your hand encompassed me about.

When I was overwhelmed with fright.
You assured me in darkest night.

When I was overwhelmed some days
You led me in Your perfect way.

As I am overwhelmed right now.
Upon my knees in prayer I bow.

My soul in overwhelment asks:
“O, help me Lord, and know my path!”

Based on Psalm 142:3
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 19, 2008
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I Place My Heart into Your Hand

I place my heart into Your hand –
And wait for You to work Your plan.
You know my hope and inward thought
And thus my yielding You have sought.

I place my heart into Your Hand –
I can’t keep it, but Lord – you can.
Lord, make your face the One I seek;
Alone I am so very weak.

I place my heart into Your hand –
No knight from any home or land
Shall take it; only if You say:
“This is my man for You alway.”

I place my heart into Your hand –
Upon Your grace and truth I stand.
When tempted my pure treasure give
I’ll cry to You. For You I’ll live!

I place my heart into Your hand –
For only You can understand.
And one day I’ll look back and see
You truly knew the best for me.



Based on Proverbs 4:23, Jeremiah 24:6-7

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 18, 2008
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All Ye People of the Lord

All ye people of the Lord, clap your hands (clap, clap),
All ye people of the Lord, clap your hands (clap, clap),
For our God is Christ the Lord
So praise Him in one accord.
All ye people of the Lord, clap your hands (clap, clap).

All ye people of the Lord, stomp your feet (stomp, stomp),
All ye people of the Lord, stomp your feet (stomp, stomp),
He has led you in the way
He will be your Strength and Stay.
All ye people of the Lord, stomp your feet (stomp, stomp).

All ye people of the Lord, shout His name (Jesus),
All ye people of the Lord, shout His name (Jesus),
For the Lord, your God is King
Therefore unto His name sing.
All ye people of the Lord, shout His name (Jesus).

All ye people your God is the Lord (is Lord),
All ye people your God is the Lord (is Lord),
King of all, how great Thou art.
Here I give Thee all my heart.
All ye people your God is the Lord (is Lord).

All ye people of the Lord, do all four. (clap, clap, stomp, stomp, Jesus is Lord!),
All ye people of the Lord, do all four. (clap, clap, stomp, stomp, Jesus is Lord!),
Much exalted may He be
Now and through eternity!
All ye people of the Lord, do all four. (clap, clap, stomp, stomp, Jesus is Lord!)

Based on Psalm 47
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 17, 2008
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Opt. Tune: If You’re Happy and You Know It

No Plan B’s

No plan B’s, but give me Jesus,
I need Thee and Thou alone.
There is nothing nigh impossible
When Thou art on the throne
My Redeemer, Lamb of Calv’ry
If Thou couldst rise again.
Thou canst give me strength and vict’ry
Cleanse me from all of my sin.

No plan B’s but give me Jesus
As I travel on my way.
Naught too hard for Thee my Savoir
Thou givest strength unto my day
My Protector, Holy Savior,
If Thou couldst calm the sea.
Then I can do the impossible
Things with help from Thee.

No plan B’s, but give me Jesus,
Now and thru eternity.
Thou shalt be my Rock of Ages
And I shalt depend on Thee.
Strong Defender, Comfort, ever.
If Thou couldst heal the lame.
Then I shalt do the impossible
By power of Thy name.


Based on Matthew 14:28-29
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 16, 2008
All rights reserved.
Opt. Tune: Take the World, But Give Me Jesus

My God is Great

I know my God is great
The one of only Lord.
So call I all the people
Sing in one accord:

Chorus:
Thy name, O Lord, endures fore’er
For He Is mighty in the earth, yea everywhere.

I know my God is great
He made the skies and sea.
To think that such a Holy One
He cares for me!


Based on Psalm 135:5, 13
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 15, 2008
Opt. Tune: My Hope is in the Lord

Thou Art My King

Thou art my King, Thy servant I am.
I am the sinner, Thou art the Lamb.
Thou art my Strength, I – weak alone.
Thou art my Savior, I am Thy own.
Thou art my Hope, I am despair.
When I’m alone, then Thou art there.
Thou art my Light, I darkness know.
I am a black dirt, Thou – white as snow.
Thou art the Shelter, in whom I hide.
And when I wander, Thou art beside.
I struggle, cry, Thou makes me sing.
I am Thy servant, Thou art my King!


Based on Psalm 44:4
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 14, 2008
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You Know Me

Lord, You know me – sweet the thought.
Hidden secret I have not.
When I sit or when I rise
Still You are there, yes, close beside.
You compass me in the way
Protect me by Your hand each day.
Lord, You are my Strength and Stay.
Lord, I rejoice for You know me.

Lord, You know me – All my heart
So I give You every part.
You understand me--all I do,
So I place my trust in You.
Upon me You lay Your hand
Lead me, Lord, in Your perfect plan
‘Till I reach the Promised Land:
Lord, I rejoice for You will know me.


Based on Psalm 139:1-5
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 13, 2008
All rights reserved.
Opt. Tune: Jesus, Lover of My Soul (ABERYSTWYTH)

A New Song

For Mrs. Paula...

Thou hast put a new song in my heart
Even praise unto Thy name.
Thou hast taken all my sin away
Removing my guilt and shame.

Chorus:
Thou hast put a new song
In my mouth and heart.
It shall witness of Thee
Tell others I’m Set Apart.

Thou hast put a new song in my heart
Thou hast heard my ev’ry cry.
Thou hast brought me from the miry clay
Thou art ever near, so nigh.

Thou hast put a new song in my heart
Even praises unto Thee.
I will sing of all that Thou hast done
Now and thru eternity!



Based on Psalm 40:3
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 12, 2008
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Opt. Tune: There’s Within My Heart a Melody

A House – Remodeler’s Prayer

Dear Lord,
It’s easy to grow weary,
Easier each passing day.
So I’m asking for you Grace –
For Thou art my Strength and Stay
Lord give me grace to handle
Unfinished projects here.
And help me see, with joyfulness,
The progress over there.
Lord give me grace to cope with nails,
Compressors in the den.
When something looms before me
Help me to just begin.
When I’m handed a wet paintbrush
Lord, help me not to whine.
For you will get this project done
In your own perfect time.
Lord, help me not to grumble
When I’m doing something hard
Like hauling torn-out sheetrock
Or cleaning out the yard.
Lord give me strength to lay that floor
Or mud the yonder wall.
And when I insulate the roof
Give grace Lord! I’m not tall!
So much I’ve done and learned in past
But now I press ahead.
And when I want to look to me.
I look to you instead.
And when a family member says:
“Nothing you did today.”
When in fact I know I did.
I’ll forgive them anyway.
Our house is still a piece of work
As it is far from quaint.
But instead of the whole, I’ll focus: today.
Dear Jesus, help me paint!
Amen.


Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 11, 2008
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Thou Knowest My Ev’ry Thought

O Lord, Thou knowest my ev’ry thought
Whe’er it is joyful or distraught.
Through all my life I cry to Thee
For this I know: I am safe with Thee.

Chorus:
Each thought, each hope, yea, ev’ry desire.
Refine them in Thy cleansing fire.
That my one hope, desire would be
To think the thoughts that pleasest Thee!

O Lord, Thou knowest my thoughts within
Easy it is to dwell on sin.
Yet thine the love that shall endure.
Thus I fight to keep my thoughts pure.

O Lord, Thou knowest my thoughts each day.
O when I’m tempted – be my Stay!
I need Thee now; my mind renew
My heart I fix and focus eyes on You.



Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 10, 2008
All right reserved.
Opt. Tune: He Leadeth Me, O Blessed Thought

That I Would Seek Thee Only

That I would seek You only;
This is my great desire:
That You would be my focus –
My All-Consuming Fire.
Your Word shall be my Witness
Your Wisdom fills my life.
I seek You only, ever,
Because of Jesus Christ.


Based on II Chronicles. 15 and 16
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 9, 2008
All rights reserved.
Opt. Tune: Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus

Summing Up Today

In summing up today
I would have to say:
Thou hast a perfect way
And that Thou wast my Stay.
Thank you, Lord.


Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 8, 2008
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Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

When I was made in secret
Your eyes beheld my form.
Yea, O Lord, You knew my soul.
Before I was born.
With loving hands and patient care
And wisest thoughts you knit
Each organ and each miracle
Of life – each one perfect.
My brain was made to think of You,
My ears to hear Your voice,
My eyes to see Your glory,
My heart to make a choice,
My hands to serve You only,
My mouth to talk of You,
And on throughout my body -
Each part Your will to do.
How perfect, Lord, Your wisdom
So, thus I will praise Thee.
Though all the universe is Thine
Thou choose to design me!
Yea, I will praise You all my days
Proclaiming Your great work.
And tell to others, one by one,
Your creation in birth.

Based on Psalm 5:5-6, Psalm 139: 13-19, Ecclesiastes 11;5
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 7, 2008
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Come and Hear

All ye that fear the Lord Most High.
He is my Rock, to Him I fly.
With praises singing to Him am I.
Now come and hear.

I cried to Him when in great distress
He brought my soul security, rest.
Still by His saving love I am blest.
Now come and hear.

Verily, He doth hear my voice
As I choose to make Him my first choice
And in his presence I now rejoice.
Now come and hear.

He has not turned His ear from my prayer.
Daily on him I cast all my care.
All hath done for me I declare.
Now come and hear.


Based on Psalm 66:16 - 20
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 6, 2008
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Opt. Tune: The Strife is O’er, the Battle’s Done

This I Know

This I know, that God is for me;
I will put my trust in Him.
Mine enemies are great and many
But with God I fear not them.
When I cry until my Savoir
He will hear my feeble cry.
He puts my tears into a bottle,
He cares for me, the Lord Most High.
The Lord hath kept my feet from falling
With Him I am not afraid -
For upon His truth I’m standing
Sheltered there I’m firm and stayed.
This I know, that God is for me.
He is with me all the way.
I will praise Him for His mercy.
I will follow Him each day.

Based on Psalm 56
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 5, 2008
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Christ is the Answer

Christ is the Answer
For the longing heart.
With His sweet love
He fills every part.
Christ is the Answer
For the dying soul.
In grace he died
That man might be whole.
Christ is the Answer
For the searching mind
He is understanding
In wisdom divine.
Christ is the Answer
Yea, none but Christ.
So I will trust Him
Throughout all my life.

Based on I Peter 3:15
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 4, 2008
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Rejoice, Ye People

Rejoice, ye people in the Lord
And be exceeding glad.
Strong in the Lord and by His grace
With robes of salvation clad.

Rejoice ye people in His works
How marvelous and grand.
He spoke the word and it was done
From dew drop to heav’nly span.

Rejoice ye people when your hart
Is tempted to do wrong.
He giveth grace in temptation
In darkness He gives a song.

Rejoice ye people when the way
Leads through a thorny path.
Through mountains, valleys, stormy gale,
Still on thy Truth stand fast.

Rejoice ye people in all things
Give thanks forevermore.
In faith rejoice and thus so be
Exceeding glad in Thy Lord.



Based on Matthew 5:12
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 3, 2008
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Opt. Tune: O God, Our Help is Ages Past

I Am Thy Holy One

I am Thy Holy One,
Thy Creator and Thy King.
The Mighty God of heav’n and earth of whom all nature sings.
The God who parts the sea
Who makes the mountains fall.
Yea, I will listen for Thy voice
And answer thy ev’ry call.

I am Thy Holy One, I know Thy hairs by Name.
The God of day and the God of night, from age to age the same.
The God before all else,
the God of vict’ry past.
I am the Lord, Thy Holy One,
I AM, the First and Last.

Based on Isaiah 43:15-17
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 2, 2008
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Opt. Tune: This is My Father’s World

I Will Triumph

Lord, I will triumph in Your works
The creations of Your hand.
For great are they, and marvelous
According to Your plan.
Your thoughts, O Lord, are very deep -
With depths more than the sea.
To think that such a God on high
Would know and care for me!

Lord I will triumph in Your works,
From grass blade to hardwood tree.
The mountains do declare Your praise
Your strength in the plains I see.
O Lord, most high forevermore,
Lord, Yours the glory be.
What joy to know or even to think--
You came to earth for me!



Based on Psalm 92:4,5
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 1, 2008
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Opt. Tune: I Sing the Mighty Power of God

Faithful, True

Thou whose name is faithful, Thee,
This I know: Thou lovest me.
Thou whose name is true and right
Unto Thee I hold on tight.
Friends may fail me every way
Thou art with me every day.
Thou whose name is Faithful, True.
Lord of all, I trust in You.

Based on Revelation 19:11
Copyright Miriam Rainwater,February 29, 2008
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Who, What, When, Where, Why and How?

Who seekest thou?
Seek Christ now.
What seekest thou?
Seek thou life?
Seek thou Christ.
When seekest thou?
Seek Him now.
Where seekest thou?
Seekest the grave?
Seek Him raised.
Why seekest thou?
Seekest thou all?
On Him call.
How seekest thou?
Works of men?
Trust in Him.

Based on John 18:7
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 28, 2008
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I Am He Who Liveth

I am He who liveth
The Son of God am I.
The God of future, present, past,
Alpha, Omega, Fist and Last.
Awaiting thee on high.

I am He who liveth –
Alive Forevermore.
I rose again to ransom Thee
To hell and death I have the key
For I am Christ the Lord.


Based on Revelation 1:17-18
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 27, 2008
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Lord, Find Me Faithful

Lord, find me faithful, your servant each day;
Humble and willing your Word to obey.
Help me, to yield Thee, my heart, mind and hands.
Make me a channel to further Thy plan.

Lord, find me faithful, in the little things
That I might unto Thy name glory bring.
Thine be the glory, the honor and praise.
Lord, may I glorify Thee in all of my ways.

Lord, find me faithful, a witness of Thee
That those I meet will se Thy work in me.
Each task Thou sendest, no matter how small;
Lord, find me faithful until the last call!


Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 26, 2008
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Opt. Tune: Be Thou My Vision

Mine Eyes Are Ever Toward Thee

Mine eyes are ever toward Thee
I seek Thy holy face.
My tongue shall sing Thy utmost praise
For Thy redeeming grace.
My ears shall listen for Thy call
For I would follow Thee.
My feet shall walk Thy pathway straight
My mind, in purity.

My heart is ever toward Thee
I give it to Thee now.
Though in myself I would be proud
My knees before Thee bow.
My hands shall serve Thee as Thou wilt,
My lips shall speak of Thee.
My will, myself, my all in Thine
Through all eternity.


Based on Psalm 25:15
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 25, 2008
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Opt. Tune: Beneath the Cross of Jesus

Evidence of a Creator

You see a cake with beauty there
There is a baker somewhere.
You see an airplane flying high.
They’ll be an engineer by and by.
You see a painting on the wall
There was painter in it all.
You have a pen in your hand.
There was a pen factory, understand.
And yet…
You see a lily, in full bloom
You say, “This happened with a boom.”

How can you think this?

I see a lily blooming fair.
There is a Creator there.
Not only did He make that bloom,
He formed me in my mother’s womb.

Based on Psalm 139: 13-18
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 24, 2008
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There Ariseth Light

There ariseth light in the darkness
To them who walk upright
The Lord shall fix their hearts
By faith walk they, not sight.
Trusting the Lord, they shall not be
Moved from their way.
Fearing not men or tidings
Of the evil day.
There ariseth light in the darkness
Gracious, compassionate, he.
The light in the darkness is Jesus,
And He shall walk with me.

Based on Psalm 112:4, 6-8
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 23, 2008
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The Needful Thing

The day had been long
The supper was cooking
The red beans and rice
Were so yummy looking
But our van needed picking
Up from the shop.
I was needed to drive
So I turned down my pots.
I left them on simmer,
Told a sister to stir.
“Don’t let them burn,”
I firmly told her.
Just fifteen minutes later…
I returned from my trip.
When I walked in the door
With a bang the smell hit.
Burnt! Oh, fly quickly!
Run, quickly run!
I’m afraid that at that point
Not much could be done.
I quickly changed pots
Tried to save what I could
But with sinking heart realized
Supper would not be good.
As I cleaned up my mess
I wore a big frown.
How I wished that my sister
Wasn’t clowning around!
She should’ve watched it!
My frustration grew.
Then the Lord showed me something
I want to show you.
Noah ran in the kitchen
Gave a big hug to me.
I, despite my frustration,
Lifted him up to see.
“Whata ya cookin’?” he said,
Questioning eyes upturned.
And suddenly, it mattered not
That supper was burned.
For there in that moment
The Father said, “This,
Child, this is needful
When life is amiss.
It’s not about dinner
You spent your time making
It’s about those who sit
At your table partaking.
Child, this is needful,
And now is the time.”
So there with burnt supper
I made this resign.
That even when someone
Else burns my food.
I will try to respond
In a Christ-like mood.
For this thing is needful,
Yea, this thing will last.
The relationships I’m building
As the days pass.
If I may let me ask
As I close, this of you:
Next time things go wrong,
What will you do?


Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 22, 2008
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Stand Fast

For Rosie, to whom those words have extra meaning, with a hug

When Satan sends His heavy blast;
Stand Fast.
You feel temptation’s urging grasp;
Stand Fast.
When stormy winds whip your ship’s mast;
Stand Fast.
When Satan digs up sins of past;
Stand Fast.
When you fear life’s sea so vast;
Stand Fast.
Everything on Jesus cast -
Great Redeemer, First and Last -
Him for strength and vict’ry ask;
Stand Fast.

Based on I Corinthians 16:13
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 21, 2008
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Clothed in His Righteousness

Clothed in His righteousness, robed in salvation
Jesus hath cleansed me and made me His own.
He left His glory to bring me redemption
That I might enter my heavenly home.
Chorus

Chorus:
Clothed in His righteousness
Robed in His sacrifice
Jesus hath changed me; now I am His own!
Robed so the Father will know me in glory
When I appear before His glorious throne.

Clothed in His righteousness, robed in salvation
Christ hath prepared me to meet Him on high.
When He changed me, He gave me His white garment
Keeping it spotless from sin’s blot am I.

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 20, 2008

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Opt. Tune: Great is Thy Faithfulness

Kept by Thy Power, Safe in Thy Hand

In Thee I’m hiding, in Thee I rest
Safely abiding; Thy will is best.
Lord show Thy power, Thine I would be
Lord ev’ry hour I trust in Thee
Chorus

Chorus:
Kept by Thy power, safe in Thy hand
Moment by moment trusting Thy plan.
Thine arm securing, nothing can harm
While I am upheld by Thy strong arm.

Thou art my Keeper, my Hiding Place
I am Thy seeker, saved by Thy grace
Lord by Thou near me that I not fall
That Thou would hear me; answer my call!



Based on Psalm 17:8; 199:114-117
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 20, 2008
All rights reserved.
Opt. Tune: Blessed Assurance

Happy Day, Joyous Way!

As I walk in His way
All my heart rejoices
I sing praise to His name
Joining heav’nly voices.
I am His, He is mine,
Wondrous love is this!
Since my heart has been redeemed
He my substitute is.
Chorus

Chorus
Happy day! Joyous Way!
Walking with my Savior.
In His love, eyes above
Living in His favor.
Sins erased by His grace
Now I seek His face
Thus I live, my heart rejoicing
To His praise.

Once I walked in the path,
Road of sin and sorrow.
But that changed, now I have
Hope for all tomorrows.
He has giv’n, peace and heav’n,
Bought by His own life.
Now I rejoice in His love
Tell others of my Christ.
Chorus

Based on Psalm 68:3-4
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 20, 2008
All rights reserved.
Opt. Tune: Wonderful, Wonderful

Teach me to do Thy Will

Teach me to do Thy will, O Lord,
Lead me by Thy Word.
When I grow weary, my heart restore
For I am Thy servant.

Teach me to do Thy will, Thy way;
So shall I seek Thee each day.
Close beside me Thou shalt stay
For I am Thy servant.

Teach me to do Thy will, Thy plan
To Thee I stretch forth my hands.
I need Thy help if I would stand,
For I am Thy servant.

Teach me to do Thy will as I walk
With Thee each hour will I talk
For enemies and temptations stalk;
For I am Thy servant.

Teach me to do Thy will fore’er,
Thy full salvation share.
Moment by moment seeking Thee in prayer;
Lord, I am Thy servant.


Based on Psalm 143:6, 8-10, 12
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 19, 2008
All rights reserved.
Opt. Tune: Seek Ye First

Before

Before ye call I hear thy cry.
Before the world was formed, was I.
Before thee I will go always.
Before ye rise, I know thy way.
Before Thy birth I knit thy form.
Before the sunshine comes the storm.
Before ye think I know thy thoughts
Before ye sinned thy soul was bought.
Before ye speak I know each word
Before all else I AM thy LORD.


Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 18, 2008
Based on Isaiah 65:24
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Unity

U nending joy, like mountain dew
N o strings, helping others through
I n unity, as unto Christ
T rue pleasantness in every life.
Y es, Lord, this is good.

Based on Psalm 133 and Philippians 2:1-8
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 17, 2008
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By Touching Him

By touching Him we could not find Him out;
How excellent is He!
In power, justice, judgment too
His glory none can see.

By touching Him we could not find Him out.
His greatness now proclaim.
For our creator He is God;
Almighty is His name.


Based on Job 37:23
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 16, 2008
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Keep Yourselves in His Love

Now to Him who’s able to keep you
Through His wonderful grace from falling.
Praise and glory ever to His name!
Hear His quiet voice calling:
Chorus

Chorus:
Keep yourselves in the love of the Savoir
Praying in the Holy Ghost.
Building up yourselves in your most holy
Pure faith through grace alone.
So keep yourselves in the love of the Savoir
In His mercy ever boast.
Make a difference, hate even a spot of sin
‘Till heaven is your home.



Based on Jude 1:20-25
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 15, 2008
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Opt. Tune: A New Name Written in Glory

As I Love Christ

I love thee as I love my Son
Thou art my very own.
I gave my Son to die for thee
That ye might have a home.
I’ve loved thee since before thy birth.
Before time had begun
I’d numbered the hairs on thy head
And knew them, ev’ry one.
I love thee more than tongue can tell
Than human hearts can know.
And just as I have known my Son
I’ve known thy heart also.
My Child, I love thee endlessly –
As endless as the sea.
I love thee as just I love Christ
Thou art special to Me.

My God loves me as He loves Christ;
What wondrous love is this!
What can I give Him in return?
For small are all my gifts.
I know what I shall give to Him,
Though even it is small.
He loves me as He loves His Son!
I’ll give to Him my All.

Based on John 17:23-26
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 14, 2008
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Send Out Thy Light

Once I floated in derision and despair on earth’s wide sea
My ship had wrecked, I had no hope.
Then suddenly, a shadow, a ship along beside
Then a man threw me a scarlet rope.
Chorus

Chorus:
Send out Thy light
Send out Thy truth.
Lord, let them lead me
To Calvary.
Use me, I pray
To show Thy way.
Lord send out Thy light,
Thy truth through me.

With joy I grabbed the life-line; my hope had been restored.
To think that Someone cared for me!
I know there in that moment that I would give me life
To helping others to safety.
Chorus


Based on Psalm 43:3
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 13, 2008
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Opt. Tune: He Could Have Called Ten Thousand Angels

Be Found Without Spot

Be found without spot
Ye people, ye saints;
Without malice, anger,
Pollutions, complaints.
Be faithful is His work
For He is at hand.
Be found without spot -
Pure hearts, minds and hands.

Based on 2 Peter 3:14
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 12, 2008
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The End is At Hand

The end is at hand
Be sober in prayer
For soon Christ is coming
Again in the air.

The end is at hand
Are you watching for me?
Are you preparing
For eternity?

Based on I Peter 4:7
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 11, 2008
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Ye Are Kept

Ye are kept by the power of God
Safe in His hand, where e’er you trod
Wherein this promise now rejoice
Sing praises, lift ye up your voice.

Ye are kept by His mighty arm
Hidden there from the Devil’s harm.
Though ye are tempted, in this rest:
He is perfecting through this test.

Ye are kept by our Jesus Christ
Thus serve Him with your heart and life.
Protected from the Devil’s darts
Yield to Him mind and soul and heart.

I am kept by Thy power, O Lord
As I take up Thy Shield, Thy Sword.
I will fight daily enemies
Lord, help me! Thine the glory be.


Based on I Peter 1:5-8
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 10, 2008
All rights reserved.
Opt. Tune: Doxology

My Puzzle

Your life is like a million piece puzzle particularly placed by My hand.
Each color is joining to testify that beautiful is My plan.
You tend to see the pieces that lay beside in a pile.
But I see ahead to the finished work and I see the end all the while.
You tend to see the sharp corners, the bends, the jigsaw shape.
I see the puzzle completed and I make no mistakes!
You tend to try several pieces before you get the right one.
I‘ve not picked up the wrong piece once since the world has begun.
You tend to look for edge pieces and with those pieces start.
I always start with the middle; not the outward, but the heart.
You tend to come to a trouble spot you can’t add the pieces, you quit
I see trouble; I add even more. My picture grows from it.
Your life is like a puzzle and one day you will see
How faithful I was in designing your puzzle’s entirety.

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 9, 2008
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My All-Consuming Fire

How I need Thee, Lord, in this world of sin
For I tend to fill my heart
With the easy ways and the earthly things
And forget how great Thou art.
Chorus

Chorus:
As a fire burns, so burn in me, now
To shine for Thee: my desire.
As a fire consumes so captivate me, Lord;
Be my all-consuming fire.

Purge my heart from sin, cleanse each thought within.
Heaven’s pleasures now my gain.
Lord, rekindle love in my heart for Thee
Lord, renew in me Thy Flame!
Chorus

Lord to burn for Thee, through eternity
Never hiding my Wondrous Light.
For my heart is Thine, so Lord through me shine.
Lord, for faith and truth I fight!
Chorus


Based on Hebrews 12:29
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 8, 2008
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Opt. Tune: Draw Me Nearer

By Faith

By faith the heroes of the past have lived,
That faith that trusteth in the saving blood,
That faith that makes us righteous through God’s grace,
That faith that loves the Holy Word of God.

By faith a man named Abel served the Lord
By giving to the Lord his much-loved lamb.
By faith Enoch was translated to Heav’n
So that He wasn’t found by any man.

By faith, yet being warned of things not seen,
One moved with fear, yea, Noah built an ark
And Abraham, by faith, when called to go,
Did into unforeseen country depart.

By faith, Sarah conceived past bearing age
And bore to Abraham the promised son.
Then Isaac, in his turn, by faith did bless
Both of his sons concerning things to come.

By faith, as Jacob died his grandsons blessed.
Likewise, when Joseph died he told his sons
About his bones and of the Promised Land
Instructing those to come what should be done.

By faith, hidden three months was Moses born,
Then stood he for the Lord rather than men.
By faith the harlot Rahab saved the spies
Danger enduring for the sake of them.

By faith, Gideon, Barak, Jephthah too,
Fought battles for the glory of the Lord
By faith, they subdued kingdoms, valiant, strong.
By faith they were saved from the en’mies sword.

By faith at night Samuel hear the Lord call.
By faith David did kill Goliath tall
By faith did Samson do work for the Lord
By faith the walls of Jericho did fall.

By faith today I’ll live and trust in Christ.
For as He was with these, He’ll be with me.
I place my faith in Him and step ahead
Relying on Him ever may I be.


Based on Hebrews 11
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 7, 2008
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Jesus - Hope So Sure and Strong

Through the storms of doubt assail
I have hope within the Veil.
Sure and Steadfast, without fail,
Hope of death, joy of life – Jesus Christ.
Chorus

Chorus:
Jesus – Hope so Sure and Strong
Steadfast through the danger long,
Through the darkness my Sweet Song,
Lord to Thee, alone, I belong.

Thou the Anchor of my soul
Through the sea is in turmoil.
By Thee, I’ll walk Heaven’s soil.
Future Rock, Hold of Past – First and Last.
Chorus

Through the mountains, thou my Guide
Keep me safely by Thy side.
In me, I in Thee, abide.
Joyous Stroll, Peaceful Climb – Thou art Mine!
Chorus



Based on Hebrews 6:17-20
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 6, 2008
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Opt. Tune: Just a Closer Walk with Thee

Blotted Out

Once I carried a burden of sin and woe
So despairing I knew I was lost.
Then I found life eternal, the path of joy
At the foot of Mt. Calvary’s cross.
Chorus

Chorus:
“Blotted out,
As a thick cloud,
Your transgressions and all your sin.
My Redeemed One, shout!
You’re forgiven your account
Ev’ry sin has been blotted out!”

When I came to the fountain of Jesus’ blood
He forgave me and now I am free.
Still I hear His voice when I trip or fall
In His love He says to me:
Chorus

In the times of temptation, I fight and strive.
Still I often fall from the way.
Still the words of the Savior, they echo long
As I hear the Savior say:
Chorus

Won’t you come let Him cleanse you from all your sin?
At the cross won’t you with Jesus meet?
Faithful now, as in past times, if you will come
You will hear these words so sweet:
Chorus



Based on Isaiah 44:22-23
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 5, 2008
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Opt. Tune: I’ve Been Changed

Our God is Great and Wise in Heart

Our God is great and wise in heart
His ways past finding out.
He moveth mountains, by His hand
Compasses me about.

Our God is great and wise in heart
He never sleeps or slumbers
His wonders cannot all be named
Nor can they be numbered.

Our God is great and wise in heart
In strength the Mighty One.
Creation joins to sing His praise
He spoke and it was done.

Our God is great and wise in heart,
He makes the sun to shine.
The earth trembles at His command.
To think that He is mine!




Based on Job 9: 4-10
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 4, 2008
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Opt. Tune: Am I a Soldier of the Cross?

I Will Seek

I will seek the Lord my Savior.
He is with me night and day.
He will not forget, forsake me
Close beside me He will stay.
When I am in tribulation
Trouble is upon my heart
Still I hear my Savior calling:
“Seek Me now, so come apart.
Come apart to meet me solely,
Seek My will and heart to do.
If you seek me so, you’ll find me.
Child, I love and care for you.”

Based on Duet. 4:29-31
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 3, 2008
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Led, Fed, and Sped

Through my life the Lord my God hath led me
All along the way He’s been my Guide.
Through I meet the foes of sin and striving
Still I rest, for God is on my side.
When I cannot see the path before me
Still I hear and answer His sweet call:
“Wait on Me, I’ll give you wings as eagles.
I will lead you, be your All in All.”

Through my life the Lord my God hath fed me
Through the precious pages of His Word.
Thorugh the hours spent in sweet communion
Talking with my Father, Friend, and Lord.
Putting sin and self and flesh behind me
Closer to my God that I might be.
This I seek, yea, this is my delighting,
That He might say: “Child, I’m pleased with thee.”

Through my life the Lord my God hath sped me
As I press on to His higher plain.
For all things are possible through Jesus
As I ask Him and His promise claim.
So in faith I turn my eyes upon Him
He will lead, and fed and sped me on.
For I serve a great and faithful Master.
Through my life I’ll follow Christ, the Son.




Based on Duet. 8:15-20
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 2, 2008
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Opt. Tune: Day by Day

Faithful Jesus

Faithful Jesus, guide, direct me
Through the wandering paths of life.
With Thee by me to protect me
I shall need not fear earth’s strife.
Many pathways stretch before me
Which I follow, which I tread?
I am weary, Lord restore me
Feed me with thy Daily Bread.

Faithful Jesus, guide and cheer me
Often weary still I grow.
Yet Thou promised to be near me
Savior, pray, how shall I go?
Though I only see a few feet
Of the pathway that I trod
Trusting Thee, the steps are sure, sweet,
Each one closer to my God.



Copyright Miriam Rainwater, January 16, 2008
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Opt. Tune: What a Friend We Have in Jesus!

At the Foot of the Cross

At the foot of the cross,
There my retreat
There where I found my Lord
His mercy Sweet.
There found I Heaven’s grace
His presence in that place
There at His feet,
There at His feet.

At the foot of the cross,
There my retreat.
From earth’s great driving wind,
Or scorching heat.
There I find open arms
Safety from all world’s harms
There at His feet
There at His feet.

At the foot of the cross
There my retreat.
There ev’ry morn and night
I Jesus meet.
There I find joy and rest
There I find Heaven’s best
There at His feet,
There at His feet.



Copyright Miriam Rainwater, January 16, 2008
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Opt. Tune: More Love to Thee

One Word of Thine

One word of Thine can calm my fearing soul,
Thou whisperest “Peace”; I cannot be dismayed.
For Thine Assurance over me still rolls
And on Thy Rock I am secure and stayed.
One word of Thine can calm each doubt and fear,
Thou whisperest “Peace”; I know that Thou art near.

One word of Thine can bring my wand’ring heart
Back to the fold where Thou in patience waits.
Thou whisperest “Grace”; and sets my soul apart
Thy full forgiveness is the diff’ring trait.
One word of Thine can bring me back to Thee.
Thou whisperest “Grace”; from sin I now am free.

One word of Thine can grasp my shaking hand.
Thou whisperest “Come”; walkest the road with me.
Thy word hath promised perfect is Thy plan
Therefore I follow, holding tight to Thee.
One word of Thine can lead me through the night.
Thou whisperest “Come”; I press toward Heaven’s light.

One word of Thine can lead my unsure feet.
Thou whisperest “Trust”, in faith I step ahead.
Through mountains, valleys, everywhere is sweet
Where Jesus is. By Him my soul is fed.
One word of Thine can guide me all the way
Thou whisperest “Trust”; Thou art my strength and stay.

One word of Thine, nay, six I long to hear:
“Well done, my child!” and these two: “Welcome home!”
So toward the mark I press, I persevere.
That I might bring Thee glory, Thou alone!
One word of Thine I’ll hear with earth behind
When Thou wilt whisper “Joy”; Lord, I am Thine!



Copyright Miriam Rainwater, January 15, 2008
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Opt. Tune: Be Still My Soul

I’ve Found the Living Water

I searched in vain for something
To satisfy my soul
But in earthly venues found not anything.
‘Til the day I heard the sweetness
That made me spirit whole
‘Twas the melody of Heaven’s Living Spring.

Chorus:
I’ve found the Living Water,
The Fountain of His love.
By the still waters He leads me by and by.
If the valley lies below me,
Or storm clouds reign above,
Still by Jesus Christ my soul is satisfied.

O the melody of the Jesus,
His presence in this place,
O, the ocean depths of His great victory,
O, the floodgates of His mercy,
The wide seas of His grace,
This and more the blessings that He gave to me!

As I press on, persevering,
I lift my voice in song
Singing praises to the Source of strength and life.
I shall never need to wander
Or thirst, or seek, or long,
For I find my All in All in Jesus Christ!


Copyright Miriam Rainwater, January 15, 2008
All rights reserved.
Opt. Tune: Lily of the Valley
Based on John 4:1-30