Songs In The Night

  As The Lily Among Thorns Jesus is the Lily of the Valleys, Our Saviour is the fairest of delight. In the darkness of this world, He’s the bright and shining light. As the Lily among thorns, So are His people in this life; Transplanted spots of beauty, In the midst of harm and strife. In His eyes, so spotless, pure, and lovely, Regal, transformed, and undefiled; Like the precious flowers of the field, Clothed with splendour is God’s child. Living in the midst of thorns - So tragic is their plight: While they scorn and harm the lilies, They dwell in the darkest night. But sometimes a seed is planted Among the thorns; yes, tis true; As the Gospel seed is watered, We may find a surprising view. The wonder of the Saviour’s love, Touching hearts and souls His way - Can a forgotten thorn become a lily, Changed and transformed in a day? In this life, a mystery to imagine, But now a splendour to behold. Once, reckless and abandoned, A new sheep welcomed to the fold. Live your life for Jes...

When God Whispers Your Name Walking in the Garden, in the cool of the day; Hiding from my Saviour for I had gone astray, But in His grace and mercy, to me my Lord came; His love broke my resistance when He whispered my name. I was like a dead man, with no hope left in the world, Surrounded by my enemies, when all their lies were hurled; All my defeats and failures, pouring forth my shame, Then came a new beginning when the Lord called out my name. Grieving at the gravesite of my dearest in this life; Overwhelmed with sorrow, discouragement and strife. Distressed with loss and anguish, heart so filled with pain - Comfort and healing came when I heard You say my name. Wandering without a purpose, feeling forsaken too. Does God in Heaven love you, can you know this love so true? Jesus proved His love towards us - the answer is so plain: The Shepherd now is calling, hear Him whispering your name. March 8th, 2025 Jerry Bouey 1 Kings 19:11-12 And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount b...

Touching The Hem Of Jesus’ Garment I am unclean, she thought. I am separated from those around me. My disease has taken its toll. How can I be healed? I’ve spent all my money on my physicians - with all their tests and medicine - and yet I am not even one bit better. Rather, I am getting progressively worse. Will I be like this forever? Can I ever be cured? Even I don’t know the answer to that question. Alone, defiled, aching inside, longing for healing. Longing to be made whole these twelve long, lonely years. There is a travelling preacher - some say He is the Messiah we’ve been waiting for. Can this be true? He is preaching of the Kingdom of God, preaching the way of salvation, healing many He has encountered along the way. What about me? I need forgiveness, I need hope, I need healing, both inside and out. Can this Jesus be the Saviour we have long been waiting for? I need to see for myself. There He is - but He is surrounded by so many people in this crowd. Can I get to Him? Will ...

  Foreign Words To My Soul When reading through the Bible for the very first time - Oh, what a far-off foreign land it must have seemed. From Genesis to Revelation, a path so unfamiliar, Full of glorious things of which no man could have dreamed. It speaks of fallen angels, of a supernatural war; Of Adam and Eve's sin in Paradise, and oh so much more. It tells of the spotless Lamb of God, chosen from of old, And of the people of His pasture, His own precious sheepfold. It tells of the holy prophets, those who gave to us His Word; It reveals to us the Law of God, in case you haven't heard; It speaks to fallen man of his own lost, sinful estate - Of the Saviour who came down to earth, to the world which He did create. It shows to us God the Father sending His only Son; Of His wondrous words of life and the works that He has done. It tells us that one day Jesus is coming back again, And shows to all the glorious hope of His future reign. "Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani," cr...

  Walking With The Lord You don’t need amazing miracles, Nor blazing signs to light up your way; You just need to be the Father’s servant, And choose to walk with Him every day. You don’t need positive-only pep talks, Nor comic book “Bibles” to entertain you; You just need to continue in God’s Word - His Holy Spirit will illuminate you. You don’t need all that excitement and drama, Nor do you need a life filled with endless ease; Just be steadfastly focussed upon the Lord - And Jesus will give you His perfect peace. You don’t need all the glitz and the glamour, Don’t let the world pull your heart away; Just live for the things of Heaven above, Let Jesus’ love be enough for you each day. You don’t need to be broken or down-hearted, Let the joy of the Lord be your strength and praise; There’s a change within that only God can bring - Jesus walks beside you, now and always. February 16th, 2025 Jerry Bouey John 17:3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God,...