Give Me a Life

Give me a song to sing for You--
A song of endless love,
A song of Jesus Christ who died
To rise and reign above.
Give me Your joy to spread for You,
Your peace and hope to give--
The story of how Jesus died
That those who die might live.

Give me a love that shines for You
That all the world might know
How Jesus came and pardoned me
And washed me white as snow.
Give me a friend to point to You
In joy or under stress,
To point them toward the easy yoke
Into Your place of rest.

Give me a soul to reach for You
To witness of Your hand,
To tell of Christ and Calvary
And of Salvation’s plan.
Give me a task to do for You.
Lord, this my earnest plea:
Lord, let me point some soul today
To Christ of Calvary!

Give me Your grace to follow You
In pastures green and sweet,
In valleys when the storms arise,
On mountains rough and steep.
Give me a heart to learn of You.
Lord, make me humble, meek.
That all I say might honor You
‘Till You are all I seek.

Give me a life to live for You.
The glory – Yours alone.
That I might true and faithful be
Until You call me home!
Give me desire deep within
To answer to Your call.
Give me a faith to give to You
My heart, my life, my all.

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 28, 2005

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The Clock of Eternity

The clock’s undaunted rhythm measures time;
How fast the precious moments ever fleet!
The clanging of another hour’s chime
Tells of three thousand souls that ever sleep.


O, but if only one had cared to tell
Those souls of how a Savior died in love!
Instead, for those who morn and cry in hell,
In victr’y they might live with God above.


The clock’s undaunted rhythm carries on;
The seconds and the minutes know not rest.
O Christian, will you tell of Christ the Son?
Procrastination never more molest!


As time continues, I will shout, proclaim
To all the world Christ’s holy, saving name!

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 10, 2005

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Christ Alone!

Once I stood with head uplifted;
I could do it, God would see.
Then one day I feel and stumbled
All because my heart said, “ME”

Once I mocked and scorned the Savior;
I could run my life.
Jesus Christ could help on Sunday
While my heart said, “I and Christ.”

Once I gave the Lord a corner;
He could help me, by and by.
He could mold me with permission
Because my heart said, “Christ and I.”

Now I kneel before the Savior;
“Christ, take ALL; it is Your own.
Fashion me, O Lord of mercy,
Till my heart says “CHRIST ALONE!”

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 27, 2005

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God Has Ways

God has ways beyond our knowing,
Each is in His perfect plan.
Through the shadows and the sunshine,
He will guide me with His hand.

Chorus:
God has ways beyond our knowing,
Yet my Lord is faithful, true.
Nothing comes across my pathway
But the Lord hath thought it through.

God has ways beyond our knowing,
O, for grace to trust Him more!
We can never understand the
Whole of what He has in store.

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 14, 2005

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All in Jesus!

Once I lived in wreckless sinning,
Once I had no hope, no plan.
‘Till one day the Savior whispered,
“Child reach up and take my hand.
I will lead you through the trouble,
From your sin I’ll set you free!”
From that blessed moment onward,
I was washed by Calvary!

Jesus came and gave me purpose,
Led me through the scorching fire.
Yet in Jesus, I was unharmed.
Found in Him my one desire.
Strength in weakness, help in trouble,
Water for a thirsty soul!
But to find my all in Jesus,
Christ the Lamb who made me whole!

Now I find my all in Jesus!
He’s my Savior and my King!
With the ransomed souls in glory,
Soon I’ll lift my voice and sing!
Fill me with Thy love and passion,
As I answer Thy strong call.
O, that I might one day witness,
Lord, that Thou hast been my All!

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 13, 2005

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O, How Sweet!

O how sweet the Voice of Jesus!
How it floods my soul with joy.
Trusting, knowing that it’s meaning,
Won’t return unto Him void!
O how sweet the words of Jesus!
Balms of mercy flood my soul.
Streams of joy, my heart is filling,
By His grace, I now stand whole!


O, how sweet is time with Jesus!
Digging deeper in His word.
Every need, Christ now supplying,
As I cry out to my Lord!
O, how sweet the days with Jesus!
Trusting, clinging to His hand.
In His presence, daily living,
In the light of His commands.


O how sweet the way with Jesus!
Full of grace and truth and love.
Every burden, trial, blessing,
Showered from the God above.
O how sweet the Savior’s promise!
“I am with you till the end.”
Though the path of life is changing,
He’s a true and faithful friend.


O how sweet the name of Jesus!
Worthy of the highest praise.
I will sing of Christ and Calv’ry
And His mercy all my days.
O how sweet the gospel story,
By its message now set free!
He will not forget His promise.
He will cleanse and pardon thee.


O how sweet to walk with Jesus!
In the shadow of His arm.
Child of Calv’ry, if you’ll trust Him,
Unto you shall come no harm.
O how sweet will be the day that
Jesus beacons His child home!
And at last sweet songs of Jesus,
I shall sing around His throne.

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 13, 2005

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Renew me, O Lord

Renew me, O Lord and survey my heart.
Live in me I pray and cleanse ev’ry part.
Be through me a blessing that others might know.
Your wond’rous salvation, so freely bestowed.

Renew me, O Lord, review every thought.
And help me to praise Your name as I ought.
Your thoughts, Lord, how perfect! How precious to me!
In sunshine or darkness, I still walk with Thee!

Renew me, O Lord, in truth, Father, lead.
Teach me through Your love to help those in need.
Lord, help me to publish Your glorious name!
In work that You give me, renew, Lord, the flame!

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 12, 2005

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From Psalm 139

Opt. tune: "Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim"

Loud Hosanna! Christ is Risen!

Loud Hosanna! Christ is Risen!
Now behold your glorious King!
Satan conquered, sin forgiven,
Death, behold, where is your sting?
Christ--victorious--rules forever.
Listen, He calls; go to Him.
He sweetly woos in endless mercy
"I will free your soul from sin!"

Loud Hosanna! Christ is Risen!
See His nail-marked hands and feet.
As He speaks He looks upon you
Will you will your Savior meet?
Look, His arms are open freely;
Flee to Him without delay!
He has opened heaven’s treasures,
Shown to us the only way!

Loud Hosanna! Christ in Risen!
Silence greets the empty tomb.
Will you answer His strong urging
As He cries out, “There is room!”
Speak! He listens every moment.
Call to Him all tempest tossed.
He will hearken to your pleading
He will guide you to His cross.

Loud Hosanna! Christ is Risen!
Doubters see the empty grave.
It is true; why do you tremble?
Trust in Him who came to save!
Drink each holy proven chapter;
Taste and see the Lord is good!
Come and sit and sup with Jesus;
Come and savor every word.

Loud Hosanna! Christ is Risen!
He has triumphed as He said!
“It is finished!” still it echoes
Christ has risen from the dead!
Feel the presence of the Savior.
Will you give Him every part?
Lamb of Calvary, come and make me
Closer, nearer, to Your heart!

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 3, 2005

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Friends Are...

Friends Are…

 December 30, 2004

Friends are blessings in this life,

Treasures, gemstones, rare.

And if we’re wise we’ll cherish them.

As gifts beyond compare.

Friends are beacons in this life,

Lighting up the way.

With laughter, smiles, and teasing.

In bright or cloudy days.

Friends are comfort in this life,

Praying when it’s rough.

Helping you through thick and thin;

By you, when it’s tough.

Friends are “stickers” in this life,

Patient, Caring, Strong.

Revealing gently where we’ve failed,

And how we have been wrong.

Friends are Faithful if they’re true.

Lord, make me loyal, kind.

Lord, help me “stick” to all my friends

As you would stick to Thine.

“A man that hath friends must show himself friendly and there is a friend who sticketh closer than a brother.” (Proverbs 18:24, KJV)

How Precious!

How Precious!

How Precious is the peace of God,
That flooded through my soul.
That day I prayed, on bended knee,
When Jesus made me whole.

How precious is the love of Christ
That bore my sin and shame;
When for my sinful soul he died
O, praise His matchless name!

How precious is the joy of God
That gives me strength always.
Today, O Lord, I will rejoice
Live in me, Lord, I pray.

How precious is the grace of God,
He gives grace ev’ryday.
Yes, grace to sow and grace to share
To listen and obey.

How precious is God’s perfect time
Though we may think it wrong.
How precious is His guiding hand
That helps to keep us strong!

How precious is the hope of God
The hope of life to come.
God gives to all who trust in Him
A bright eternal home!

How precious is God’s mercy that
On Calv’ry was outpoured.
Christ overcame all guilt and wrong
How precious is our Lord!

From 1 Peter 2: 7

Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 11, 2003

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