I'm Speechless

for my Speechless sisters; thank you for all you've taught me about our God...

I look into Your Word

In expectation

I see my Hope, my Peace,

My Joy, and my Salvation.

And I'm speechless.

I see the miracles You do

As You make the blind see.

And I stand in awe

When You speak to me,

And I'm speechless.

I see You hanging there

Upon that cross.

Why don't You come down?

Without You, I'm lost 

And I'm speechless.

I see the empty tomb;

My heart begins to sing.

Say what? My God is risen?

Death could not hold my King?

I'm speechless.

One day I'll see you there

Upon Your throne.

I'll bow to give You praise,
Lift my hands toYou alone,

As always, completely speechless.

"O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek You;  my soul thirsts for You; my flesh faints for You, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. So I have looked upon You in the sanctuary, beholding Your power and glory. Because Your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise You. So I will bless You as long as I live; in Your name I will lift up my hands." (Psalm 63:1-4)

"Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him." (Psalm 33:8)

Words

Inspired by David Crowder Band's "I Need Words"

Words--those spoken sounds used many ways
To tell You how I feel; my voice I raise
To weave those morphemes together in a song,
Trying to explain You and knowing all along
I need words as deep as the sea
To explain the joy You've given to me.
I need You.

Words--the music of the human tongue
That into complex sentences I have strung
To seek to praise; I know that even then
To praise You human words cannot begin.
I need words as high as the stars
To attempt to describe Who You are.
I need You.

Words--units of speech that I explore
With my life, and yet I want You more.
With words and pen and page, I feel alive
And yet with the True Word I simply thrive.
I need words beyond my speech
I'm humbled by how out they're of reach.
I need You.

Words--those syllables of which this poem is made--
The utterance of a child who was a slave
Until You freed me. My Abba-King, I pray
Hear my man-made words today!
I need words more intense than my longing
To explain the glory to You belonging.
I need You!

Carrying His Name

No theology, no religion will change their situations.

No huge, grand idea will bring hope to the nations.

You can talk about your stuff and the names of your possessions:

Apple, Lucky, Nike, whatever your obsession.

But no name on this earth deserves to be made known

More than the Savoir of the earth--Jesus Christ, God's own

Son, Who gave Himself that we might be saved

From sin and separation; we can have what we have craved:

A relationship with the Holy One. His name you must lift high.

Will Jesus be your exclamation? Will Jesus be your cry?

Will you keep His passion or will your heart grew cold?

Will you forget or will you His fame uphold?

Go where His passion leads you with your hearts aflame,

But wherever your life takes you--be carrying HIS NAME.

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"My heart will sing no other name-- JESUS, JESUS!"

A Definition of True Awesomeness

True Awesomeness (ˈtrü ˈȯ-səm-nəs) n.
1. a state of Being
That only One possesses;
2. astounding in power
With no failure, only successes;
3. boundless in wisdom,
possessing all knowledge;
4. exalted over all,
true greatness acknowledged;
5. matchless in glory
and no counsel needing;
6. sovereign in authority,
no higher one heeding;
7. faithful to One's Word
no matter the cost
Even if that's taking
Another's cross;
8. dependable to the end
Never forsaking
Those that One loves,
No promise breaking;
9. an inspiration of awe
At the sound of One's name;
10. possessing the title:
Always the Same.
Related forms--Almighty, Most Holy God p.n

Because of You

Because of You

My body aches from weariness,
My heart has lost its song.
I fall in bed upon my face
And think, “The day’s been long.”
I feel alone within the world
Until I feel your hand.
You lift my tear-stained face to yours;
I know you understand.

And because of you
I see the rainbow through the rain,
The star in darkened sky,
The word in scrambled letters,
The breath within each sigh,
The light inside each lightening strike,
The water in each wave,
The peak of ev’ry mountain climb,
The hope to still be brave.

My bones are broken by the pain
For words hurt more than claimed.
Yet, even in this brokenness,
Within your arms I find full rest.

And because of you
I see the rainbow through the rain,
The star in darkened sky,
The word in scrambled letters,
The breath within each sigh,
The light inside each lightening strike,
The water in each wave,
The peak of ev’ry mountain climb,
The hope to still be brave.

And in the hope of your embrace
My heart has found its song.
I rise to see a brand new day.
Your strength has made me strong.
I’m not alone within the world
For still you clasp my hand
You set upon my face your smile;
I know you understand.

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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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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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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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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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

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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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

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

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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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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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?

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

Yet Still

I was born in the world
And sin filled my life
The Devil was lord,
Yet still
God sent Christ.

Though His child through Christ’s blood
I clung still to some
Old “pleasures” in sin
Yet still
Christ called, “come.”

Like a sheep I rebelled
From the Shepherd away
Disobedient I wandered
Yet still
Jesus stayed.

All alone in the desert
All my pride disappeared.
I had failed, but forgiven.
Yet still
Christ was there.

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 25, 2007
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