Songs In The Night

Longing For Home The days don’t seem as bright now that you are gone. I miss your presence and the beauty of your smile. I remember all the joys we shared throughout the years, Knowing you were with me through every tear and trial. Looking forward to seeing you again - yes, I’m longing for home. The world has lost its lustre, something is missing in this place; I look around beside me, and I long to see your face. Everything reminds me of your hugs and the comfort of your touch. Knowing that I will miss you - even my heart can’t express how much; But then I look above with joy and hope, and find I’m longing for home. A place where the light is always on, Where the warmth of love fills each room, Where Jesus wipes each tear away, And removes the shadows and the gloom. A place of brilliant sunshine, where no pain can ever dwell; Walking daily by your side and listening to the stories you tell. Remembering all these things with joy and laughter in my heart, I long to be with you forever, ...

In The Morning Even when we smile, with each breath our hearts break; Though you’re in Heaven now, inside our souls ache; But when we think of you, our spirits stir awake - We will see you in the morning. In this gloomy land of shadows and dark night,  We will walk by faith in the Lord, and not by sight; Even in our deep sorrow, our future is so bright - We will see you in the morning. The Sun of Righteousness rises with healing in His wings; With all your pain gone now, we know your spirit will sing. The Comforter will come with the strength only He can bring - Reminding us, we will see you in the morning. There is a day coming soon that shines brighter by far, You’re living now in the presence of the Bright and Morning Star; In the land of forever where no tears can ever mar - We KNOW we will see you in the morning. March 26th, 2026 Jerry Bouey (Dedicated to the memory of Pat  Nevokshonoff ) “The words of the seraphs looked beyond the sufferings of Christ to the glory that s...

Nailed To The Cross The accuser of the brethren does his job very well; He wants to condemn us and remind us of Hell. But I went humbly to Jesus, laid all my sins at His feet; When my past comes to haunt me, I won’t give in to defeat. (Chorus) My sins are nailed to the cross, My sins are nailed to the cross; I have a new home in Heaven, because of the cross - My sins are nailed to His cross. Jesus Christ is the Way, He is the Truth, and the Life, He shed His blood on Calvary to bring to us new life; Though your sins may be as scarlet, and your past black as night, He can wash them away, and make you clean in His sight. (2nd Chorus) Your sins are nailed to the cross, Your sins are nailed to the cross; You have a new lease on life, because of the cross - Your sins are nailed to His cross. Oh my friend, come now to Jesus, the Truth and the Way; Leave your sins with the Saviour - He will take them away; And though you may seek them, know that they are truly gone; If they come back to your ...

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...

  My Beloved Child Comfortless? Abandoned? No, I would never leave you that way. You’re My child, and I love you. I’m watching over you each day. Forsaken? Defenseless? Impossible - that could never be. I’m with you every moment; oh, My dear child, can’t you see? I will never leave you, nor forsake you - you have that promise from My heart. You are walking close beside me, from you I will never, ever depart. I will carry you safely in my arms, and beside you I will stand; I could never leave you; oh, My child - you are graven upon my hands! Though you struggle in the darkness, troubled at the trials you see, I could never leave you comfortless; oh, My child, you matter to Me. You are precious in My sight - I will never leave you alone; I saved you by My might, and I will bring you safely home. You are My child - that’s a promise, from that instant you knelt to pray; When you received My Son as your Saviour, I adopted you that day. Comfortless? Abandoned? No - from that moment on yo...

  To Be With Christ Is Far Better To be absent from my earthly body Is to be present forever with the Lord. Here with you or at home in Heaven - This dilemma seems a two-edged sword. I want to be here with my loved ones,  I want no sorrow to come their way - But to be present with my Saviour Is a desire that means more than I can say. I’ve walked with Jesus for so many years, Is it time now to leave this mortal domain? Torn between two desires - which is better - To depart for Heavenly shores or to remain? The hope of a new body, oh to be glorified, No more trials - gone forever - is it time? There’s so many wonders to look forward to - But, I will long for those I will leave behind. Between the glories of eternity, and those who make me whole, It’s a choice I cannot make - both appeal to my soul. I’m in a strait between these two - but my spirit is at rest - For I’m leaving the choice with my Father - He alone knows what is best. “To depart, and to be with Christ; which is fa...

  In Your Grief In your grief, what comfort can I give? I have nothing but Christ to offer you. You are not left alone to grieve, Jesus, Himself, can pull you through. In your grief, though loss overwhelms you, Don't let the pain within tear you apart. I know the only place of safe refuge, Is when Jesus is living inside your heart. I know you are hurting and I offer you hope. Even in the midst of your aching sorrow, There is a peace that can help you cope. Don't let your grief steal away your tomorrows. In your grief, I can offer you life, Though someone so dear to you has died. I can offer you all that the Lord has to give, If you will turn to Jesus, the Crucified. Believing in Him doesn't mean there's no sorrow, Because I know there is tremendous pain, But if you will give your life to Christ, the Saviour, In your broken heart there will be joy again. September 8th, 1995 Jerry Bouey 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old thi...

  Esther's Prayer I have a prayer for when I go. It may be soon, I just don't know. There is a bit of fear I guess. I have some worries I must confess. When the doubts come and the fear, Help me remember, Lord, You're near. What will happen when I'm gone? Who will help my loved ones carry on? Who will comfort them and ease their pain? Who will provide their needs and explain That I've gone on to a better place, To gaze upon my Saviour's face? Let me learn from the sparrows, Lord. And teach me from Your Holy Word, That You watch over each and every one, And You decide when their time has come, Then gently remind me that You are in control, And I can still trust You, Lord, with my soul. If You can preserve Your Word forever, Then surely I need not doubt, no never, That You know what's best for me and mine, And that I can trust You when it's time, To give them solace in their pain, And bring them rainbows in the rain. I thank You, Lord Jesus, for taking my ...

This poem is dedicated to “Our Little One”, who went to be with Jesus on May 21, 1997, after being in Momma’s belly for 15 or so weeks. In October, 1997, I (Angela) found out I was pregnant again, and gave birth to Abigail, June 1998, then Melissa, June 2001, and Carolyn Ann-Marie in October 2004. It is my hope and prayer that many find solace in the confident hope that their precious “little one” is with the Lord. But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me. 2 Samuel 12:23 (King David speaking) But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. For the Lord...

  Prayer For Perfect Peace (To the tune of "Great Is Thy Faithfulness") I need Your peace, dear Lord, oh how I dearly cry, Fill me with strength and grace before I die! I'm at the end of hope, help me to cling and cope, Hold me in Your arms and bear me up high. Help me to look to You and cling to You daily, Help me to trust in faith, and cast fears away, Grant me your perfect peace, please fill my mind with ease, Comfort and strengthen my heart, Lord, I pray. Father, I'm trembling, and troubled, and worried; I give these cares to you, oh take them away! Help me to lean on you, I'm wearied with struggling, Fill my aching heart with Your peace today. June 3rd, 2001 Jerry Bouey (Dedicated to Mama Pat) Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusteth in Thee. Isaiah 26:3 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which pass...

  When I'm Lonely When I'm feeling lonely, Lord, I know You are here. When I need someone to talk to: Remind me that You are near. When I need a friend for comfort, When I need a helping hand, When I need someone that loves me: Lord, I know You understand. When I need a shelter from life's storms, When I need a tender heart that's warm, When I need to feel Your peace of mind: Send my way someone that's kind. Whenever I need a touch of Your love, When it's You I need to be reminded of, My Father, who cares for each little sparrow: Remind me, it's You who holds all my tomorrows. Lord, I know You care for me, And I believe You reign from above, Whenever I'm lonely and need a friend: Send someone my way to share Your love. January 12th, 1996 Jerry Bouey Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trou...

  The Shadows Flee Away I am waiting, hoping, praying, for the coming of that day When the Lord shall come from Heaven, and the shadows flee away. There is darkness looming around me, and the fears and doubts dismay But the Morning Star lights up the gloom, and the shadows flee away. When I feel I cannot go on, and my prayers fade away, The Lord lifts me from my despair, and the shadows flee away. Walking through the fire and the flood, the Lord holds the night at bay My hope is renewed, my Saviour comes, and the shadows flee away. God's promises light up my heart, and I find strength for this day, Comfort comes from my Beloved, and the shadows flee away. Even when I am faithless, and I don't have the courage to pray, Jesus comes, like I knew He would, and my shadows flee away. December 30th, 2003 Jerry Bouey Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, turn, my beloved, and be thou like a roe or a young hart upon the mountains of Bether. Song of Solomon 2:17 Until the day b...

  Only In Jesus The eternal God is your refuge, Holding you up, keeping you close. There’s a comfort in His presence Only the child of faith truly knows. Peace that passeth all understanding, Guarding your spirit and your mind; Assurance from the heart of God, That only the trusting soul can find. Underneath are His everlasting arms; Lifting you up from the miry clay, Covering you with His sheltering wings, Giving you the strength you need each day. Only in Jesus is that perfect peace, Only in Jesus can you find that rest, That yoke, walking side by side with Him - In the hands of the Saviour you are blessed. Only in Jesus. April 10th, 2023 Jerry Bouey (Dedicated to my friend, Julie. May the Lord hold you close in His everlasting arms during this trying time.) Deuteronomy 33:27a The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: Deuteronomy 33:25 Thy shoes shall be iron and brass; and as thy days, so shall thy strength be. Psalms 138:3 In the day when I cried t...

Prayer For Faith - A Cancer Victim I don't know you yet, but for you I do pray, I can't wait until we gather in Heaven someday, Where we will meet, face to face, with our Father Divine, We're one big Christian family, Oh sister of mine. One day we will see the bright Morning Star, For now, He can reach us, wherever we are. In the Kingdom, He will wash away all our tears, There will be no more worries, sorrows, or fears. We will live in love eternally, too, Each precious moment will be something new. Away with these bodies, mortal and frail, God's promises to us will never fail. The hope in our hearts will come true that day, When Jesus is revealed, forever our joy will stay! September 8th, 1993 Jerry Bouey Heaven Heaven is such a beautiful place, We will be free from all our fears, When we've finished running the race, Our problems will finally disappear, Of sadness, there will be no more trace, He will wash away all our tears, When we meet Jesus, face to face, Word...

  His Voice Cries Out When this world loudly screams at you, And steals away your song, God's gentle voice whispers deep within, "To Me, My child, you belong." When you're overwhelmed by the things you've done, And are haunted by your past, A tender voice cries out and shelters you, "Mine is a love that will last." When it seems your heart is hardening, And you sense that there's a blindness, Remember the Lord Himself has called you, And drawn you with lovingkindness. When the hurting is so very real, And the pain seems to touch your soul, Jesus is beckoning so softly, "Come to Me. I will make you whole." When the aching inside overwhelms you, And you need a friend who's near, The voice of Heaven keeps on calling out, "Oh My child, I am here." When you feel that you're left all alone, And through these tears you can't even see, God's voice still cries out to comfort you, "My dear child, you are precious to Me....

The Darkness Is Passing Away The shadow of death will turn to morning like the breaking of the day, Our trials will turn to blessings in God’s own wondrous way; These light afflictions are for a moment, then they too will pass away, When the brightness of His glory is here forevermore to stay. The light shines through the darkness, though sometimes the way seems dim; Follow your Saviour through the shadows - Just keep your eyes on Him. The path that once seemed so uncertain grows ever brighter by the day, Soon the darkness will be gone forever when the shadows flee away. Though the shadows overwhelm you, and you can’t see the path ahead, At times the storm clouds gather round you, and frighten you with their dread; Jesus will turn your mourning into dancing; your sorrow and pain will pass away - The bright Morning Star is coming soon - with the dawning of a new day. One day, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, We’ll pass from death to immortality, when we meet our Lord in the ...

A Reststop Along The Way When the valleys of life seem so dreary, And the way ahead seems so hard, My soul aches and cries out for a reststop - Somewhere safe I can let down my guard. A place of calm within the tempest, A hiding place from the wintery blast. A place of refuge for my troubled heart - Where Shiloh’s waters flow gently past. A comfort in my time of trouble; A haven of rest in my darkest day; A sanctuary where my soul is safe, A blessed shelter along the way. When I am dry and my soul is thirsty, You alone bring soothing to my pain; You are the only shadow in this weary land - The refreshing cloud that comes with the rain. My soul is hid in the cleft of the Rock - You’re my High Tower in the midst of my strife, You hold me close in your everlasting arms, And feed me with Your words of life. All that I need I find in You, Jesus - You are the Shepherd that leads me each day; Your peace prevails in this heart of mine, In You, I find the rest I need along life’s way. You are m...

Abide In Me (What I imagine Jesus would say to comfort and encourage someone) I am with you in sorrow, I will share your pain. I will stand beside you when the sun comes up again. I'll protect you and keep you safe in the day, Bring you back close beside Me whenever you stray. I'll bless you and hold you in My arms so strong, Sing you gently to sleep with a tender love song. My beauty will fill your heart with peace, My comfort and love will never cease. I'll stay with you forever, My truth will make you free. I'll be your joy, your hope, your life if you will only abide in Me. September 7th, 1993 Jerry Bouey The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; He will save, He will rejoice over thee with joy; He will rest in His love, He will joy over thee with singing. Zephaniah 3:17 See also John 8:31-32, 36; and 15:4-5

 Tender Moments Of The Heart The treasure of your memory will be with us always; We thank you for the love you shared and all your thoughtful ways. We miss you now and know that somehow we will go on; Reminded of the care you showed – the family ties are still strong. Things will be different now; We no longer have your laughter nor smile. Instead we have reminders that your love was so worthwhile. We see your faded photographs – now everything has changed. In every card, in every teardrop, love was so carefully arranged. We are so saddened by the suddenness with which you did depart, But we can rejoice in your memories – these tender moments of the heart. March 1996 Written by Jerry Bouey Psalm 116:15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so ...

 Please click on the title of the poem to hear it and a devotional introduction for it read in church: God Is Try to top this! He is the First and Last, the Beginning and the End! He is the keeper of Creation and the Creator of all! He is the Architect of the universe and the Manager of all times. He always was, He always is, and He always will be... Unmoved, Unchanged, Undefeated, and never Undone! He was bruised and brought healing! He was pierced and eased pain! He was persecuted and brought freedom! He was dead and brought life! He is risen and brings power! He reigns and brings Peace! The world can't understand Him, The armies can't defeat Him, The schools can't explain Him, and The leaders can't ignore Him. Herod couldn't kill Him, The Pharisees couldn't confuse Him, and The people couldn't hold Him! Nero couldn't crush Him, Hitler couldn't silence Him, The New Age can't replace Him, and Donahue can't explain Him away! He is light, love...