I remember the day,The day You set me free;The day You delivered my soul,And revealed Your love for me. I remember the hour,As if not long has passed,That light entered my lifeAnd purged the sin I’d amassed.I remember the minute,The minute You drew near;When all worry left meAnd soon fled shame and fear.I remember that … Continue reading I remember.
Author: Jermonté Smith
Forward.
Why do the people Imagine vain things? Why do they rejoice, Which blaspheme Your name? You are not mocked, And all shall know That You raise up kings And You bring them low. Their hearts have deceived them, And they think they've won. Their minds perceive not, That it's only just begun. … Continue reading Forward.
Garde-moi
Que la grâce soit à ton nom, mon Dieu. Car tu garderas mon cœur Même quand m’éprouve du malheureux Tu fais-moi de connaître le bonheur. Garde-moi dans tes bras Et fais-moi d’être comme Toi. En toute parole et toute grâce Fais-moi de marcher dans tes voies. Tu me dis: «ne t’inquiètes de rien, … Continue reading Garde-moi
Reason for thanks.
Worthy are You to be given praise.I shall render You thanks all of my days.For You have been truthful, and never lied,You've taken my hand, and been my Guide. Where ever You go, there will I follow,I shall never be lost, nor overtaken with sorrow.You've been my Joy, and everlasting Hope. You’ve been my Protection, … Continue reading Reason for thanks.
I will wait.
Oh Father, I will wait for You,For You know the thoughts of my heart;And all the steps I take,You have known them from the start.When I’m confused I look to You.What need I to stress?For you have formed my soul;For me, You know what’s best.Why shall I pant and worryFor that which I don’t understand?I … Continue reading I will wait.
Make haste, Beloved.
Happy am I and full of reason to rejoice, Even now, in the midst of mine affliction. For though my emotions seek to deceive me, I know that my God shall deliver me. Though sadness sets its ambush; Though shame readies its bow; I need not fear with You as my refuge. By faith am … Continue reading Make haste, Beloved.
…to love You.
Excite my senses, Great Beloved, And make known Yourself to me. You are my deepest desire, for I was created to love You. My eyes were created In the likeness of the universe, To behold your beauty As portals, they catch your light And fill my soul. My ears were placed to perceive your voice … Continue reading …to love You.
A song of creation.
I am but a blade of grass And all my glory as the flower thereof. I have been planted in Your word, Nourished by Your love, Pruned by Your correction. Your grace is as clouds That protect me from Your wrath That burns as the noonday sun. Your words are drops of rain That establish … Continue reading A song of creation.
God is with me.
Blessed art thou, God of my creation, And greatly art thou to be praised. Though I be alone, I am not, For thou art ever with me. Though I be far, I am not, For thou art near. Who can separate me from thy love? And who can pull me from thine hands? Thou my … Continue reading God is with me.
God is our strength.
God, my rock and safe habitation, Be my light in a world of shadows. Help me to see thy path, And to know of surety thy ways. Give unto me a drink of living waters That I may be filled and thirst never again. For thou hast said they shall be filled, All those who … Continue reading God is our strength.
