Content to Wait

I kneel before Thee, content to wait,
For Thy plans are never late.
All the plans I’ve sought in past
They will burn, but Thine will last.

I kneel before Thee, content and still
I seek, O Lord, to do They will,
To know Thy hear, obey Thy plans
My life is in Thy loving hands.

I kneel before Thee, content with joy,
Tough Satan would my life destroy
By tempting me to run ahead;
I choose to follow Thee instead.

I kneel before Thee, content to stay
Thou leadest in Thy perfect way.
For when in Thee I am complete
I find I’m waiting at your feet.

I kneel before Thee, content, at rest.
I know Thy sov’rign paths are best.
Until I pass through heaven’s gate
Keep me, Lord, content to wait!

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, May 30, 2006
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Tis Sweet to be Alone with Jesus

O, ‘tis sweet to be alone with Jesus -
Resting here within the place of prayer,
Calling on my Father in my trouble,
Casting on His shoulders all my care,
Grasping grace to keep my feet from falling,
Pressing onward still to reigns above,
Glorying in everything He brings me,
Hoping always, ever in His love.

O, ‘tis sweet to be alone with Jesus
Though the pains of life intensify.
He has promised always to be with me
As the hours and days and years go by.
He has promised beauty for my ashes
Joyful blessings from His loving hand.
He will give and take unto His purpose
‘Til He brings me to the promised land.

O, ‘tis sweet to be alone with Jesus!
He who shall my Life and Comfort be!
Giving joy and gladness for my morning,
Robes of praise and grace through Calvary.
Cleansed from evil by the blood of Jesus
He forgives my sin before His throne.
O, ‘tis sweet to fellowship with Jesus –
He is mine and I am His alone!


Tune: Day by Day
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, May 28, 2006

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Fix My Heart

Fix my eyes upon Thy face.
O Savior, this my plea:
Help me look upon the things
That pleasest only Thee!

Fix my thoughts upon Thy Word
Lord, make me pure within.
Yea, hour by hour and day by day
Lord, keep my mind from sin!

Fix my ears upon Thy voice
To listen and obey.
And quickly, though temptation shouts
And dares me to delay!

Fix my lips upon Thy praise
In kindness let me speak.
May my words be like my Lord’s:
Patient, humble, meek!

Fix my hands upon Thy work.
Lord make me diligent!
Faithful to the “little things”
The jobs that you have sent!

Fix my feet upon Thy path
Lord, do not let me stray!
Keep me in your narrow path;
Lead me day by day!

Fix my will upon Thy will
You set me, Lord, apart.
This is my prayer each day anew:
O Savior, fix my heart!

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, May 16, 2006
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Based on Col. 3:1-2

Satisfied in Only Jesus

Satisfied in only Jesus;
Living Water, Daily Bread,
Rock in which my hope is founded
Hand by which I’m safely led;
He alone can fill each longing,
Changing mine to be like His.
I will sing and give Him praises
For my Helper, my God is.

Satisfied by only Jesus
Longing not for things of men.
Leaning fully on Salvation
Freely given for my sin.
Even when my flesh doth fail me
I will call upon His name.
He alone can give me vict’ry
Purify from any stain.

Satisfied with only Jesus
As I live my life below.
May my life reflect His glory.
May I of His mercy show.
May I be so full of Jesus,
Joying in the crucified,
That others see Jesus only
For in Him I’m satisfied.


Copyright Miriam Rainwater, May 16, 2006
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Hosanna! Through the Ages

Hosanna through the ages
Hosanna, loud Amen!
All praises to the Savoir
Who freeth all souls from sin.
Salvation, honor, praise and power
All glory to our Lord!
For true and righteous are His works
Come praise in one accord.

Hosanna through the ages
Hosanna, all rejoice!
The Lord thy Savoir reigneth
Omnipotent is His choice!
O, all ye servants, small and great
Give honor unto Him.
Sing praises to our God and Lamb
Alleluia, Amen!

Hosanna through the ages
Hosanna to our King!
Press toward the finish all ye saints
Thy crowns before Him bring.
For Christ sits worthy on His throne
Ye saints all sin abhore.
Hosanna to the KING of KINGS
Come worship the LORD of LORDS!

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, April 9, 2006
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Tune: Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
From Revelation 19

In Jesus Christ

I trust, I rest, in Jesus’ love
There is no other half so sweet.
And through each day, O, may they find
Me always sitting at His feet!

Chorus:
I find my all in Jesus Christ,
His love, His covenant, His life,
His love, His covenant, His life.

I’m trusting in His covenant,
O, full salvation, rich in grace.
His blood shall cover all my shame
No condemnation I shall face!

To be like Jesus, all my days,
O, this my plea: to know His life!
I shall go forth, this message bring:
“I am redeemed by Jesus Christ!”

Opt. tune: The Solid Rock
Copyright, Miriam Rainwater, April 6, 2006
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He Worketh All Things Well

He worketh all things well,
O promise rich and sweet!
To sit and wait and rest and trust
While sitting at His feet.
He worketh all things well
His perfect ways are best!
O Jesus come and draw me near
Where nothing can molest!

He worketh all things well
His promise I believe.
So I with a surrendered heart
With joy each day receive.
I trust in His strong arm
TO guide me, and His voice
Shall comfort me in daily trials
Yea, I shall still rejoice!

He worketh all things well
Yea in His blessed time
He worketh still His wonders
“The glory, Lord is thine!
Thou art the God of all the earth
Nature alone doth tell.
And this shall be my witness:
“Thou worketh all things well!”

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 29, 2006
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A Walk with God

A Walk with God

March 28, 2006

I took a walk with God today

Among the wonders of His hands.

Though most seemed small, each one told

The power of His perfect plans.

So intricate the flower buds

How swift and smooth the blue bird’s flight,

How beautiful the touch of spring

While bringing to the earth new life1

The daffodils showed forth His love

As tulips sounded forth His praise.

How beautiful the passing rain

That veiled the mountain tops in haze.

Such little things they often seen

Yet each one has it’s place.

In their Father’s loving will

To crown His works with grace.

‘Tis so with all creation

Each one has a special part

And He will guide and use them

If they only seek His heart.

If somewhere in your thinking

You’re just a flower in the sod.

I encourage you to seek His heart

And take a walk with God.

My Sweetest Thought

My sweetest thought; so full of rest
My Jesus and my Savior.
To know your perfect ways are best
And Thou art mine forever!
Yea, trusting in your grace and love
Thy throneroom do I enter.
To talk with him who reigns above
Whom loving-kindness renders.

My sweetest thought; ‘tis blissful joy,
To know I have the vict’ry.
He giveth strength so none annoy
Because of Christ and Calv’ry.
So safe and free from fear and care
His promises assuring
To Him each troubled thought I bear
Whose power is securing!

My sweetest thought, O Lord of All
To know Thy full salvation!
Before Thy throne in praise I fall
Not fearing condemnation.
My sweetest thought; O thought subline!
A comfort when I’m lonely:
To know that Jesus Christ is mine –
My All in All, my Only!


Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 28, 2006
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May I, O Lord

May I walk Thy perfect ways
This my prayer, O Lord, to Thee.
Always giving Thee the praise
Free of self and sin and “me.”

May I learn Thy perfect life
More like Jesus would I be.
That my life show Jesus Christ
And His work on Calvary!

May I know Thy perfect will
And submit my will to Thine.
May I grow like Jesus still
In my heart and will and mind.

May I love Thy perfect laws.
May I obey until the end.
A heart inclined unto Thee, cause
My heart to be; cleanse from sin.

May I trust Thy perfect plans
As I listen for Thy voice.
My all I give unto Thy hands
And in Thy perfect love rejoice!



From Psalm 101:6
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 23, 2006
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Spring, Spring, Spring!

Spring, Spring, Spring!

March 21, 2006

The First Day of Spring

The daffodils spout forth the news

What joy this season brings.

When flowers from their buds break forth

Spring, spring, spring!

The cold of winter nears an end

And sun warms ev’rything.

It’s gold beams are a welcomed sight

Spring, spring, spring!

The summer birds migrate again

The sky is filled with wings.

And tiny eggs within a nest mean

Spring, spring, spring!

The humans feel the season, too

Each heart with joy doth sing.

But outside nature tells it best:

Spring, spring, spring!

Cause Thy Face to Shine, O Lord

Cause Thy face to shine, O Lord,
Upon my heart. Begin in me
The work that you desire to do
More like my Jesus to be!

Cause Thy face to shine, O Lord,
Upon your church, we ask, we pray.
Make us a light unto the world,
Humbled and changed today!

Cause Thy face to shine, O Lord,
Upon the world; we need Thy hand!
We’ve turned our backs upon Thy word,
Save us! Revive our land!

Cause Thy face to shine, O Lord,
Upon Thy servants, revive our hearts.
We need Thy grace, Thy love, Thy pow’r,
Salvation Thy word doth impart!

Still Cause Thy face to shine, O Lord,
Cleanse us from sin, for we are enslaved.
Turn us again, your presence show
Revive us, and we shall be saved!

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 19, 2006

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What Joy is This!

What joy is this
‘Tis happy bliss
To know that God is on my side!
I shall not fail
Though storms assail
For Jesus Christ shall be my guide.
I rest in this assurance sweet
As I the trials of life meet
I commune with Jesus at His feet.
For this is eternal joy!

What joy is this
‘Tis happy bliss
To trust in one who cannot fail.
For Jesus Christ
Hath given life
And maketh all who ask Him well.
He gave His life on Calvary
To save and cleanse and pardon me.
I’ll praise Him for eternity
For this is eternal joy!

What joy is this
‘Tis happy bliss
To know that God will be my stay.
And through His grace
I’ll seek His face
And I will trust Him all the way.
I will rejoice in ev’ry thing
Praise I will shout and sing
For Jesus is my Lord and King!
For this is eternal joy!

What joy is this
‘Tis happy bliss
To know my Father’s ways are best.
He shall guide me
Walk beside me
As in His holy will I rest.
That he would guide me, all I ask
Along the straight and narrow path
To show His love, complete His tasks.
For this is eternal joy!

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 17, 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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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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