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!

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

To the God of Steadfast Love and Faithfulness...

To the God of steadfast love and faithfulness
I lift my soul in praise.
For Assurance of salvation,
That Blessed hope that stays
Within my heart since Christ
Has died; Death is overcome;
Everlasting life is mine!
Through Faith in God's own son
Grace is greater than any sin.
The Holy Spirit lives within.
The Word of God is Infallible
Jesus is the Truth for all men.
I can Know Him, call Him Abba.
His Love will always be the same.
Endless Mercy is always shown
To those who trust His holy Name.
I rest in His Omnipresence
And His Peace that passes understanding.
Quietness engulfs my heart,
Rest although life is demanding.
Security in His sweet promises
For He is Trustworthy in all.
My life shows His Undeniable Hand.
He gives me Victory when I call.
I have the freedom to publically Worship
And eXplain how Jesus set me free.
I have confidence that Yahweh is good.
And He is Zealous over me.

To the God of steadfast love and faithfulness,
I lift my soul and boldly sing,
Filling my heart with shouts of glory
And pure adoration and thanksgiving.

"To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul...For all the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, to those who keep his covenant and his testimonies." (Psalm 25:10)

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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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

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

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

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

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

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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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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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
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Opt. Tune: Doxology

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?

My Strength and Shield

My Strength and Shield, my heart doth help
I trust in Him, He shall not fail.
In this assurance I rejoice,
Though fearful thoughts assail.

My Strength and Shield my Jesus is;
He hears my daily prayer.
My Rock, my Fortress still is He,
The Bearer of my care.

My Strength and Shield, He keepeth me,
From paths of wicked men.
But firmly on the path of life
He plants my feet again.

My Strength my Shield, Thy name I praise,
My song shall be of Thee.
How sweet the blessed assurance is
That Thou hast given me!

Psalm 28: 1, 6, 7
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, September 1, 2006
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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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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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Christ Sits Worthy on His Throne

Christ sits worthy on His throne,
He hath ransomed all His own.
He hath died on Calvary
To save and cleanse a wretch like me!

Chorus:
Worthy, worthy art Thou, O Lord!
All proclaim in one accord:
“Thou art worthy, thou alone.
Great and glorious, on Thy throne.”

Christ sits worthy on His throne,
He hath called for all His own.
He holds all within His grasp.
Alpha, Omega – first and last!

Christ sits worthy on His throne,
He hath risen for His own!
Through the ages, shout and sing
Praise to the Savior, King of Kings!

Christ sits worthy on His throne,
He adored by all His own.
Knell before on bended knee
Praise Him for eternity!

Christ sits worthy on His throne,
He hath fashioned all His own.
Rock of Ages, Great I AM,
Praises to Jesus, Calv’ry’s Lamb!

Christ sits worthy on His throne,
He hath guided all His own.
When at last I see His face
“Worthy the Lamb!” I’ll sing in praise.

Based on Rev. 5: 9-14
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, October 17, 2005

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Tune: More, More About Jesus

How Great Thy Power!

How great thy power, Sovereign Lord,
How great Thy majesty!
Thy thoughts how great the sum of them
That thou wouldst die for me!
How great thy wisdom, strength and power
I shall not, WILL not fear.
Because I know that thou art Lord
And thou art ever near!

How broad thy wisdom, Sovereign Lord,
Yea, all the world is thine!
Mine eye doth see the wonders in
Thy intricate designs!
Thou knowest all, thou Lord of hosts
My thoughts, my hope, desire.
Lord, grant to me one prayer today,
“Lord, set my heart on fire!”

How great thy faithfulness, O Lord
The universe – thine own.
Thou carest for the little things
And ruleth from Thy throne!
Thy faithfulness is unto me
You freed my soul from sin!
Thy promises come back to say
“I love thee, yes, Amen!”

Based on Ps. 22
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, August 21, 2005

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Delighting in Thee

Delighting in Thee, precious Savior,
In thy love through Calv’ry shown.
Thy attributes, O how matchless
Thou art God, and thou alone!

Delighting in Thee, precious Savior,
In they strength and holy power.
Show to me thy heart, thy wisdom
And the fear of thee this hour.

Delighting in Thee, precious Savior,
In thy grace and majesty.
In thy greatness, why should thou Lord,
Die to save a wretch like me?

Delighting in Thee, precious Savior,
In Thy glory and Thy ways.
And I cry in adoration
“Lord, may Thou receive the praise!”


Copyright Miriam Rainwater, July 29, 2005

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