Songs In The Night

Not My Will, But Thine Lord, I know You have power to heal me.  Faithfully, I will daily seek Your will. Like Job, I will keep my eyes upon You - Though You slay me, I will trust You still. Though sometimes the trials we face, The reasons we may not understand,  But I know that everything I face in life - Every test or trial - comes from Your hand. Dying to myself, I know, You will work all things out in Your own way; Will it be soon, I wonder, Or on some future glorious day? I believe that one day that is coming, I will be healed fully in Your sight - Will it be down here upon the earth, Or in the land where there is no night? All that I have and I face each day| Comes from the heart of my loving Father; So I’m trusting in Your will, my Lord - Trusting in the wisdom of the Heavenly Potter. May 30th, 2026 Jerry Bouey (Dedicated to brother Bob. We long for your healing, but will trust the Lord to work out His will.) Job 13:15 Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I wi...

If Ye Love Me… If you’re religious and of the world, say you love Jesus - that’s the most popular way. But Jesus said, “If ye love me, keep my commandments.” - We show our love to Him when we obey. Anyone can profess spirituality - that’s always been the way of men; But if you want to truly please the Saviour, you must be born again. It’s not a mouth that’s filled with words that sound pleasing to the ear, But a humble heart that’s filled with faith - that’s to whom the Lord will come near. Don’t be a worldly wiseman, full of religious thoughts that you have not observed; Be a dedicated believer, who takes and applies God’s Holy Word. It’s the Bible that transforms our hearts, opened up to us by the Holy Spirit. It’s not merely those who have a Bible that are blessed, but those heed and hear it. If you want to show your love for Jesus, get into that precious Book today. But don’t just think about what you read - hide it within your heart; trust and obey. God will draw near to those wh...

  My Rest He's my life, He's my all; Without Him I would fall. Every day, every hour; Jesus keeps me by His power. Through the assurance of His Word. I know all His promises are true. By faith, I stand upon them, And my God makes all things new. Though my trials like raging storms blow, Help to endure is always present from above. Not a sigh nor a loss in my life here below. Could ever dim the glory of my Saviour's love. Though clouds of sorrow seem to hide His presence in the night, There's not a moment in my life When His guiding hand is not in sight. All for His glory He will perform, What He has promised in me, to conform. He who hath begun a good work in me, Will perform it until my Saviour I shall see. Then one day I will cross over, When He opens that final door, And He transforms this corruptible To His perfect likeness forever more. When I stand to give account, "Will I come forth as gold?" will be my test, No more will I fight this robe of flesh As i...

  In Jesus' Name Lord Jesus, I want it to be: Your will I seek Your Word I speak Your life I live Your blessings I give Your love I show Your Truth I know Your Knowledge I learn Your fire inside that burns You that my soul yearns Your Wisdom to refute fools Your Spirit that completely rules You that my heart enthrones You that I crown alone Your peace that guards my mind Your riches that I seek to find Your glory that I make my aim My life I live in Jesus' name. November 26th, 1995 Jerry Bouey Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. Luke 22:42 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. Colossians 3:17

  I Love You, Lord I love You, Lord - Oh help me to see How infinitely precious I am to Thee. Help me to rest In Your tender care; Believing in faith, And trusting in prayer. Help me say "no" to myself And "yes" to Your will; My mind totally yielded, My heart quiet and still. Change me, Oh Lord, Tame what is wild; Transform my life, Grant me faith like a child. January 23, 1997 Jerry Bouey Mark 14:36 And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt. Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

  Is Your All On The Altar? (Lyrics by Elisha A. Hoffman) You have longed for sweet peace, And for faith to increase, And have earnestly, fervently prayed; But you cannot have rest, Or be perfectly blest, Until all on the altar is laid. Chorus: Is your all on the altar of sacrifice laid? Your heart does the Spirit control? You can only be blest, And have peace and sweet rest, As you yield Him your body and soul. Would you walk with the Lord, In the light of His Word, And have peace and contentment alway? You must do His sweet will, To be free from all ill, On the altar your all you must lay. O we never can know What the Lord will bestow Of the blessings for which we have prayed, Till our body and soul He doth fully control, And our all on the altar is laid. Who can tell all the love He will send from above, And how happy our hearts will be made, Of the fellowship sweet We shall share at His feet, When our all on the altar is laid. Romans 12:1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, b...

  How Do I Remain Faithful? In a darkened world that is rapidly racing toward the end, I see many Christians compromising like it's the latest trend; I know for God's truth, I must earnestly contend, But, my dear friend, how do I remain faithful? As the signs become clearer for God's children to see, Lukewarm believers rush madly towards apostasy, And this world beckons so alluringly to you and to me - One question remains, how do I remain faithful? Soon we'll have a one-world economy, a one-world religion; Tolerance is the byword - they say it's their decision; As worldly Christians quickly lose all conviction, Tell me again, how do I remain faithful? The world follows doctrines of devils, deception's so strong; Some believers are so blind, they say that nothing's wrong, But God's Word rings out deeply like a resounding gong, And I wonder, how do I remain faithful? Inside, I have no intention of walking away - But how come the battle seems so strong tod...

  Following Following in Abraham's footsteps, You are going like never before. Though uncertain of the outcome, In faith you will trust the Lord. While you wait upon God's guidance, Unsure of where to start, Like Moses of so long ago, Waiting for that Sea to part. Like the Israelites in the wilderness, Receiving Manna from the skies, You will follow God's own leading, As His path opens before your eyes. For we know Jesus has great plans for you, A future that's laid up in store; A path of peace and holiness, With Christ's blessings forevermore. It's in Him we live and move and have our being, Trust in His Word - it's worth believing. As you seek wisdom and leading from the Lord above, You'll find what you need through His mercy and love. Persevere in the race and stand firmly too. As you are transformed by His grace Let His love shine through. April 7th, 1995 Jerry Bouey I am the light of the world, he that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but sh...

  The Alabaster Box (Mark 14:1-9) She did it; she broke it, there was no turning back. It was all or nothing; now the box was forever cracked. The ointment was poured forth, diffused throughout the room. Jesus' body had been anointed, prepared for burial in the tomb. It was an offering of love and devotion to her Lord, But He remembered it forever, recorded in His Word. It wasn't broken for show, only Jesus knew her heart. But as the spikenard flowed out, the aroma filled every part. The good work has been done, but there's a lesson to learn: In all of life's opportunities, now it's my turn. The alabaster box of my heart was broken one day. On the altar of service, there the precious ointment lay. Dedicated to my Lord - fervent and sincere. I gave it all to Him, and the cost was dear. The sacrifice was offered, well-pleasing to God. I presented it with tears, and a soul that was awed. Thank You, Lord, for Your plan that includes even me. And in reasonable service, m...

Choosing To Guard My Heart And Mind I made a covenant with my eyes, Upon virtuous things my mind is stayed; When temptation comes a-calling, The decision has already been made. Like prisoners of war, I’ve taken captive The thoughts that roam this land; When an invading army comes to battle, I know, I’ve already made my stand. Though I am walking in the flesh, I choose not to war that way; Your Word is hidden in my heart, Before the enemy comes to stay. I give all my cares to my Captain, And He gives me His peace within; Guarding my heart in this warfare - In Jesus, the victory I will win. I will put on Your whole armour - Claim each promise that I find; With the helmet of salvation, I know Your Word will guard my mind. I will think upon things that are lovely, That are just, and that are true; And keep on following my Commander In everything that I say and do. November 9th, 2023 Jerry Bouey (Dedicated to my nephew, Andrew, who wants to make choices that honour the Lord) Job 31:1 I made...

  Take A Second Look At Calvary When I went through times of loneliness, I thought, “Lord, where were You? Don’t You know, Lord, can’t You see all this pain I’m going through?” Then in the midst of my devotions, I was thunderstruck one day When I realized: in my Saviour’s darkest hours all His friends had turned away. When I struggled through depression, I cried, “Lord, where were You? Can’t You take these doubts and fears away; help me somehow make it through?” But I knelt in sweet submission, surrendered all and my heart was still, As I remembered my blessed Saviour praying, “Not Mine, but Your will.” When my heart ached in bitter anguish, grief-struck and broken too, I cried through tears of agony, “Oh my Lord, where were You? I can’t fight this battle anymore, I can’t overcome this gloom.” Then in my self-pity, I recalled, that Jesus wept at Lazarus’ tomb. When I think that I’m forsaken, bitter, anguished and alone, I remember that my Saviour made all my pain His own. He tasted...

Will You? Will you be submissive to God's leading in your life? Will you accept His very best when searching for a wife? Will you search for wisdom, as others search for gold? Will you give Jesus your whole heart, and not a part withhold? Will you always stand for truth, and defend against the lies? Will you live a life of righteousness, and not of compromise? Will you abide daily in God's counsel, and take heed unto His Word? Will you strive to be more Christlike, more like our precious Lord? November 28, 1998 Jerry Bouey (Dedicated to my nephew, Andrew, who is searching for God's will in his life.  I found this old poem in a box in 2023, written literally two weeks before he was born.) Romans 12:1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what...

Wrestling Until The Break Of Day Alone with God - salvation’s story, Wrestling until the break of day. This is worth the greatest glory, To cling to Jesus come what may. Wrestling, praying, holding on so tight, Like a prince, I won’t let Him go. Transformed by grace throughout the night - Oh how much He must love me so! Running from fear, and troubling trials, Faltering, afraid, stopped in my tracks; From worry, to peace - yet, all the while, Knowing inside there’s no turning back. Wrestling until the darkness shatters, A part of me won’t give up this fight; But it’s not my hold on God that matters: He is wrestling with my soul tonight. Struggling, pleading, in desperation, Until my strength is taken away, Wondering at my situation - Believing He’s the victor this day. Within my own heart, there is a peace: He will not leave His work undone; Transforming my life piece by piece, Until the rising of the sun. Wrestling in faith, like Jacob of old, Until his life was rearranged - Now touch...

Quietness And Confidence I come to Thee, O Lord, to-night, A glad and trustful child; Thy light has made my darkness light, Thy love my heart beguiled. I came to Thee by sin oppressed, Now many years ago; And I have found that perfect rest Thou only canst bestow. My hand is placed in Thine, my Lord, Thou canst not lead me wrong; I stay my soul upon Thy word, My pilgrim-way along. Some call our life a wilderness, A desert dark and drear; To me this life is nothing less Than Heaven begun down here. They surely cannot know the grace Which from Thy presence flows, Which makes the solitary place To blossom as the rose. They cannot know the joy there is, Which I have claimed as mine; The joy - nay, more, the perfect bliss, In this great love of Thine. Oh! Thou, who to the mire and clay Hast stooped for one like me; Thou who hast washed my sins away, When nailed to Calv'ry's tree; Oh! set their feet upon the Rock Who wander from Thee still; At their dull hearts, oh, louder knock, And ...

Take My Life Take my life, Lord, take every part, Look deep within and reveal my heart. Show me the areas  where I need to change. Take my life - it's yours to rearrange. Take my life, Lord, take it all. Please pick me up each time I fall. Grant me to know what you love and hate. Help me to enter through the narrow gate. Wash my sins, Lord, wash them away. Cleanse my heart, help me to obey. Teach me self-control and make me pure. Grant me your strength, help me to endure. July 12th, 1995 Jerry Bouey True worship is humbling yourself before Jesus Christ for salvation, and committing yourself to following Him and obeying Him according to His Word. All else is just being religious, which doesn't please God and won't get you into Heaven. There's a reason Jesus Christ is called both  Lord  and  Saviour.  When both titles are put together in Scripture, it is always Lord and Saviour, never the other way around. You can only truly receive Christ as Saviour when you acce...