Category: Prayers
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Harborer
Thou, that slept inside the boat, Soundly, through the storm’s harsh notes, Give my friend a peaceful rest, Free from thoughts that sleep molest. Thou who stills the raging storm, Wrap ‘round her protecting arms, Spare my friend from fear and dread, Send Your angels round her bed. Thou who suffered with all pain; Complete… Read more
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If I had a Thousand Years
A Poem based on Psalm 8 If I had a thousand years To walk the earth and search the spheres, There would not be a sweeter sound Than that of Jesus to be found. If I had a thousand more To search the world from shore to shore, A greater glory there’d not be Than… Read more
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Let Us Kneel Before our King
A Sonnet on Psalm 95 Israel left Egypt to go to the promised land, And forty years they wandered the wilderness, Provoking their God with ears and hearts amiss, His wrath displayed by His wondrous hand; From them His rest He kept by promise sure. By His great strength He form-ed every hill, Made us… Read more
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Holy Fire
Holy Spirit send Your flame To the people you have claimed. With your fire and your breath Give your people life from death. Keep them warm with joyful glow, Delighting to the Spirit know. May the flames ignite a zeal For a holiness that’s real. Flames refining feel too hot While removing dross and spots.… Read more
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Walk with Me
Lord, before me is a task I will do, because You ask. I don’t embark expecting bliss; But by Your grace this rod l kiss. The fiery furnace beckons me, I go, fulfilling your degree. Please, dear Jesus, hold my hand; Give me grace to trials withstand. Humiliation surely calls; Unless You hold me I… Read more
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May Walk
In the cool of the morning I took a walk; For spring’s fresh air and to God talk. Both puppy and dog accompanied me, Running in the grass, happy and free. I, however, walked the road, By trees fresh leaves o’ershadowed. The crisp air had a touch of a chill; Cold, I continued the same… Read more
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Thousand Thanks
Thousand blessings, mine each day; Could I count them, ‘course not, nay. From marvel that He gives each breath To deliverance from death. What, though, if I tried to list Every blessing that should sift From Almighty hands that heap Endless gifts upon this sheep. All the beauties that my eyes View on land and… Read more
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Prayer for Peace
You will give me perfect peace, You will make my storms to cease, You will me from fears release, When my mind’s stayed on You. You will conquer all my foes, You will comfort every woe, You will raise me when I’m low, When my mind’s stayed on You. You will change my wrongs to… Read more
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My Hidden Heart
My hidden heart a temple is A sacred sphere of joy and bliss. God forbid that secret sins Would dare to congregate within. This is a place for you dear Lord, Where with you delights afford. I marvel at Your love for me When I remember Calvary. Your temple is a holy place, O let… Read more