Alone with my Jesus

I come to my closet, alone with my Jesus
This is a need in my life day by day.
In quiet silence I hear His voice calling:
“Be still, My child, and know ye My way.”

Here in my closet, alone with my Jesus
Talking, engaging, and lending an ear.
Keeping my heart’s eyes on His face and promise
Leaving my doubts and my needs and my fears.

I come to my closet, alone with my Jesus
To be transformed by His mercy and grace.
More like my Jesus, He gives me His likeness,
When I come alone to a still, quiet place.

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, September 17, 2006
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With Songs of Deliverance

With songs of deliv’rance my Savior compasses
My soul round about in His mercy and grace.
My Strength in the battle I shall have the victory
When He is my Rock and my Hiding Place.

With songs of sure vict’ry His Spirit doth strengthen
My heart in the trouble, He hears ev’ry cry.
Though Satan would tempt me, I call unto Jesus
My Tower of Refuge, my Fortress in nigh.

With songs of assurance, my Comfort doth help me.
Why should I fear with my Jesus beside?
I shall not fear what men shall do unto me
Still I will trust Him to lead me and guide.

With songs of forgiveness, my Jesus doth cleanse me,
When I acknowledge my sin unto Him.
He breaks down each stronghold if I would but ask Him,
Renews me to serve Him in truth once again.

With songs of His blessing He teaches me daily
Instructing therein in the paths of His choice.
I trust in His holiness and wait for direction
Glad in His presence, my heart shall rejoice.

With songs of deliv’rance, my Savior compasses
My life round about. He is all that I need.
The vict’ry is sure for it was won on Calvary
In Him I am free, yes free, free, indeed!

Psalm 32: 8
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, September 13, 2006
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The Cross

The Cross

Quinn Davis and Miriam Rainwater

June – August 2006

A precious promise tried and true

From God a gift for me and you.

On a hill t’was given free –

The tree.

Redemption from the stains of sin,

I’m turned around, I’m changed within.

Since I washed within the flood –

His blood.

I sought salvation full and free

And found it without cost or fee.

The flood engulfed me from above –

His love.

Mercy flickers there

The gift of life their bearer wears

In them shines pain as He cries --

His eyes.

Made of briers and thorny vines

Worn because of sin like mine,

Made to shame and bring Him down –

His crown.

Stripped of the few things He owned.

Yet, hear the ever-loving moan:

“Lord, forgive them, everything!” –

My King.

The Father turns from the Son

He man’s sin must shun

The Lamb faces joy’s thief –

Grief.

Jesus draws in His last breath

And gladly welcomes the Angel of Death.

Glory! He’s paid the price! He’s –

The Ultimate Sacrifice.

As He died the veil was torn.

All my sin and shame He’d borne.

Pierced because of foolish pride –

His side.

Black as night, like stains of sin

The Father could not look on Him.

Because of sinners such as I –

The sky.

She looks in His face and sees pain no more

“After He defies death He’ll reach heaven’s shores.”

She remembers all they meant to each other –

His mother.

The pits of hell echo a terrible scream:

“Jesus has died!” Is it a dream?

Man from the bonds of death is free!

Victory!

In horror I began to see

What had nailed Him to that tree.

In shame I looked away from Him –

My sin.

Realization struck my soul

He suffered that I might be whole.

He died, I began to see –

For me.

I saw Him hanging there;

Ev’ry man’s sin this Man did bear.

He’d die to make man whole, and save

Their souls.

I’ve found the peace

My amazement will never cease.

I’ve found Divine Romance –

A second chance.

Although a King, He had no grave,

He had come the world to save.

A friend took pity, gave Him room –

His tomb.

There’s been a sadness in us all,

Although Christ freed us from the fall.

But Jesus promised He would raise –

Three days.

We went to the tomb,
And only found an empty room.
We left, a hasty path to choose:

Disturbing news.

We did not believe them.
They were lying about Him.
Storms within our souls bouted. We-
Doubted

We felt as if our hearts had died

When our friend was crucified.

If only we could talk to Him

Again.

If only we could hear again

How to live pure within.

It would make our hearts rejoice –

His voice.

To see the gentle look in His eyes,
To look where love and mercy lies.
If only He didn't have this end –

Our Friend.

Thomas doubted His love.
He doubted in power from above.
We considered agreeing with him –

An awful sin.

But there He stood, alive, complete,

We saw the nail marks on His feet.

A moment we in silence froze –

He rose!

To know He lived brought much relief

In shame we saw our unbelief.

Tongue or pen cannot employ –

Our joy.

Before we knew it, He walked with us.

He told of God’s love, free and just.

We asked Him to tell us where He abode –

The Damascus Road.

He told us to preach the gospel to all

To tell how He saves from the fall.

Now all can have joy beyond mention –

His ascension.

Cleansed from sin by Christ’s own blood

Joy and peace within it flood.

I give Him all and yield each part –

My heart.

Nothing so has changed my life

Than the life of Jesus Christ.

Now I’ll proclaim unto the lost –

The cross.

That We Might Rejoice

Revive us, O Lord, that we might rejoice,
In Thy salvation given free.
Cause us to hear what Thou wilt speak
Set us in the pathway of Thee!

Revive us, O Lord, that we might rejoice,
Send Thou Thy spirit upon this place.
Keep us from evil, show Thy truth.
Turn back, upon us shine Thy face!

Revive us, O Lord, that we might rejoice,
Humble our hearts, we for mercy cry.
We look to Thee for righteousness
To our plans of self-gain we die.

Revive us, O Lord, that we might rejoice,
Lord, Thy forgiveness, Thy grace, ‘tis sweet.
O Lord, deliver us from sin!
We humbly bow at Thy feet.


Psalm 85
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, August 20, 2006
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The Gift of Rain

The Gift of Rain

August 12, 2006

Water drizzles from the sky

Upon a thirsty earth.

It is received with gladness as

A gift of highest worth.

The plants soak up this liquid gold

And flowers bend beneath

The pitter – patter of each drop

That shimmers on each leaf.

It fills the cracks and turns to mud

The former loosened dust.

It falls upon the wicked

Just the same as on the just.

It trickles down the dry streambeds;

Creates the stream anew.

It coaxes life back to the world

In shades of ev’ry hue.

In days of plenty and of drought

It’s a blessing all the same

Sent by One who made all things:

The priceless gift of rain.

O Lord, Your Assurance

O Lord, Your assurance, Your peace, they are sweet;
I come with my trouble and lay at Your feet.
For You are my Comfort in sorrow and pain
My strength in my trouble, my heart You sustain.

O Lord, Your rich blessings are mine through the Lamb
For I am a child of the King, the I AM.
My Savoir, I love You; O teach me and guide.
O Jesus, I plead that You stay by my side.

O Lord, Your strong promise resounds in my soul
As all of my life I yield to Your control:
“Child, I will not leave you, but close by your side,
I’ll lead you in truth and within you abide.”


Copyright Miriam Rainwater, August 8, 2006
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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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Here I Will Rejoice

Here I will rejoice
The shadow of Thy wings
Is spread abroad my soul to hide;
So I will sing.

Here I will give thanks
Rich blessing doth abound.
I seek Thy face and walk Thy path.
Thy praise I’ve found.

Here I will rejoice
Thy holy will is best.
Within my Jesus I abide
And safely rest.

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, July 31, 2006
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I Choose Jesus!

I see my life with all its sin.
My heart longs to be pure within.
Christ can make me clean again.
I choose Jesus.

When temptation tempts beside
Encouraging thoughts of selfish pride
In my Savior I abide.
I choose Jesus.

Decisions lurk and deadlines press
Yet in Jesus I am blessed.
In my Hiding Place I rest.
I choose Jesus.

When trials with their troubles sting
And storms of life their sorrows bring
I rejoice in God, my King.
I choose Jesus.

When I leave this world of strife
And the Father asks: “Do you know Christ?”
May I answer: “Thru my life
I chose Jesus!”

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, July 22, 2006
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The Place Where I Abide

Full of the Savoir, and His precious grace.
My place of Comfort and my Hiding Place.
When I seek my Jesus and His holy face –
The place where I abide.

He draws me still nearer and walks by my side.
He is my Lord, my Companion, my Guide.
And here I have fellowship with Jesus who died –
The place where I abide.

Sweet place of assurance, within which I rest
In hours of temptation or in daily tests.
I’m joying in Jesus for His ways are best –
In Jesus I abide.

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, July 15, 2006
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Fill My Life

Fill my life with Thee, O Lord;
Thy likeness may I bear.
Cleanse m heart from ev’ry stain
‘Til thou art Ruler there.
‘Til Jesus, yea, ‘til only Christ
Abides and dwells within.
Rid my life of sinful strife
And make me pure again.

Fill my life with Thee, O Lord,
And make Thy will mine own.
Teach me to submit my will
Before Thee at Thy throne.
Lord, root out all my selfish pride
That in humility.
I might joy in ev’rything
You choose to give to me.

Fill my life with Thee, O Lord,
My mouth fill with Thy praise.
My mind fill with the things of Thee
My feet guide in Thy ways.
May hands fill with Thy works of love
And yielding all to Christ
May my prayer always be:
O Savior, fill my life!”


Copyright Miriam Rainwater, July 11, 2006
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If God…

If God created ev’ryting in heav’n and earth below
I know that He creates me life, each joy and trail knows.

If God protected Noah while the flood and sea waves rolled
I know that He protects me as He guards my heart and soul.

If God conversed with Abraham and talked with Him alone
I know that He converses with me at my Savior’s throne.

If God directed Moses through the desert wilderness
I know that He directs me and my paths by Him are blessed.

If God remained with Joseph and walked constantly beside
I know that He remaineth and within Him I abide.

If God inspired David in the path of holiness
I know that He’ll inspire me ev’n in my loneliness.

If God delivered Daniel from the deadly lions’ den
I know that He delivers from the bonds of hell and sin.

If God corrected Jonah in love and faithfulness
I know that He’ll correct me through His loving daily tests.

If God appointed Jesus to take away our sin
I know that the Appointed One has made me pure within.

If God converted Paul on the road to Damascus
I know that I, converted, walk the road to godliness.

If God counseled all these men in things of daily life.
I know He’ll counsel me today if I would turn to Christ.

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, July 9, 2006
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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.