Songs In The Night

I Love To Tell The Story (Words: A. Katherine Hankey; Music: William G. Fischer) I love to tell the story of unseen things above, Of Jesus and His glory, of Jesus and His love. I love to tell the story, because I know ’tis true; It satisfies my longings as nothing else can do. Chorus: I love to tell the story, ’twill be my theme in glory, To tell the old, old story of Jesus and His love. I love to tell the story; more wonderful it seems Than all the golden fancies of all our golden dreams. I love to tell the story, it did so much for me; And that is just the reason I tell it now to thee. I love to tell the story; ’tis pleasant to repeat What seems, each time I tell it, more wonderfully sweet. I love to tell the story, for some have never heard The message of salvation from God’s own holy Word. I love to tell the story, for those who know it best Seem hungering and thirsting to hear it like the rest. And when, in scenes of glory, I sing the new, new song, ’Twill be the old, old story th...

I Know Whom I Have Believed (Words: Daniel W. Whittle; Music: James McGranahan) I know not why God’s wondrous grace To me He hath made known, Nor why, unworthy, Christ in love Redeemed me for His own. Chorus: But I know Whom I have believed, And am persuaded that He is able To keep that which I’ve committed Unto Him against that day. I know not how this saving faith To me He did impart, Nor how believing in His Word Wrought peace within my heart. I know not how the Spirit moves, Convincing men of sin, Revealing Jesus through the Word, Creating faith in Him. I know not what of good or ill May be reserved for me, Of weary ways or golden days, Before His face I see. I know not when my Lord may come, At night or noonday fair, Nor if I walk the vale with Him, Or meet Him in the air. 2 Timothy 1:12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him agains...

Hymn For Saturday My Savior First Of All (Words: Fanny Crosby; Music: John R. Sweney) When my life work is ended, and I cross the swelling tide, When the bright and glorious morning I shall see; I shall know my Redeemer when I reach the other side, And His smile will be the first to welcome me. Chorus: I shall know Him, I shall know Him, And redeemed by His side I shall stand, I shall know Him, I shall know Him, By the print of the nails in His hand. Oh, the soul thrilling rapture when I view His blessed face, And the luster of His kindly beaming eye; How my full heart will praise Him for the mercy, love and grace, That prepare for me a mansion in the sky. Oh, the dear ones in glory, how they beckon me to come, And our parting at the river I recall; To the sweet vales of Eden they will sing my welcome home; But I long to meet my Savior first of all. Through the gates to the city in a robe of spotless white, He will lead me where no tears will ever fall; In the glad song of ages I shall...

Hymn For Thursday From Cyberhymnal: [Frederick Lehman] wrote this song in 1917 in Pasadena, California, and it was published in Songs That Are Different , Volume 2, 1919. The lyrics are based on the Jewish poem Haddamut , written in Aramaic in 1050 by Meir Ben Isaac Nehorai, a cantor in Worms, Germany; they have been translated into at least 18 languages. "One day, during short intervals of inattention to our work, we picked up a scrap of paper and, seated upon an empty lemon box pushed against the wall, with a stub pencil, added the (first) two stanzas and chorus of the song… Since the lines (3rd stanza from the Jewish po­em) had been found penciled on the wall of a patient’s room in an insane asylum after he had been carried to his grave, the general opinion was that this inmate had written the epic in moments of sanity." The Love Of God (Words and Music: Frederick M. Lehman) The love of God is greater far Than tongue or pen can ever tell; It goes beyond the highest star, A...

Charles Wesley was another prolific hymnwriter, and to me, this one has got to be his best hymn. It seems there are several versions out there. Our previous church hymnal had stanzas 1, 3, and 4 - and I was sadly disappointed when we purchased new hymnals with stanza 6 (rather than the third one, which was my favourite), with shortened verses (the last two lines were removed from each stanza and the chorus sung twice instead). And Can It Be That I Should Gain (Lyrics: Charles Wesley; Music: Thomas Campbell) 1) And can it be that I should gain An interest in the Saviour’s blood? Died He for me, who caused His pain? For me, who Him to death pursued? Amazing love! How can it be, That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me? Chorus: Amazing love! How can it be, That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me? 2) ’Tis mystery all: th’Immortal dies: Who can explore His strange design? In vain the firstborn seraph tries To sound the depths of love divine. ’Tis mercy all! Let earth adore, Let angel minds inq...

The Cleansing Wave (Lyrics: Phoebe W. Palmer; Music: Phoebe P. Knapp) Oh, now I see the cleansing wave! The fountain deep and wide; Jesus, my Lord, mighty to save, Points to His wounded side. Chorus: The cleansing stream, I see! I see! I plunge, and oh, it cleanseth me! Oh, praise the Lord! It cleanseth me! It cleanseth me — yes, cleanseth me. I rise to walk in Heav’n’s own light, Above the world and sin, With heart made pure and garments white, And Christ enthroned within. I see the new creation rise; I hear the speaking blood. It speaks! Polluted nature dies! Sinks ’neath the cleansing flood. Amazing grace! ’tis Heav’n below To feel the blood applied, And Jesus, only Jesus know, My Jesus crucified. Zechariah 13:1 In that day there shall be a fountain opened to the house of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem for sin and for uncleanness.

This poem was originally passed on to me by a friend going through a tough time. As time went on and her situation never seemed to be resolved, I decided to dedicate a page to her. As I was trying to determine what poem to send out for today, I read this to my sister, and it really fit a trial in her life. She was encouraged and exhorted me to use this for today. Waiting For A Change Desperately, helplessly, longingly, I cried. Quietly, patiently, lovingly God replied. I pled and I wept for a clue to my fate, And the Master so gently said, "Child, you must wait!" "Wait?, you say, wait!" my indignant reply. "Lord, I need answers, I need to know why! Is Your hand shortened? Or have You not heard? By FAITH I have asked, and am claiming Your Word." "My future and all to which I can relate Hangs in the balance, and You tell me to WAIT? I'm needing a 'yes,' a go-ahead sign, Or even a 'no' to which I can resign." "And Lord, You ...

Poem For Sunday The Path of Life Lord, is my life a stumblingblock, To babes in Christ around me? Is it consistent with Your Word, Or filled with hypocrisy? Have I caused Your little ones, To falter from the straight way? My heart breaks at the very thought, Dear God, of leading one astray! Lord, search my reins and try my heart. If there be any wicked way, Pluck it out by its evil roots; Let none of its vileness hold sway! As David cried, so I plead of You, "Create in me a clean heart!" Renew a right spirit within me; only You Lord, give a new start, That I may arise and proclaim, Teaching sinners of Your redemption, That they may be converted unto You, Praising You in acclamation. Keep my heart tender, oh Lord, To hear that still small voice That convicts the humble heart of sin, And makes righteousness its choice. Order my footsteps in Your Word; Let me not falter in times of strife. Let this my daily prayer be, To walk in the paths of life. December 26th, 2003 Angela B Tr...

This hymn is one that the Lord has truly used in my life to comfort and strengthen me time and again. Fanny Crosby is definitely one of the best hymn writers that I have ever heard. All The Way My Savior Leads Me (Lyrics: Fanny Crosby; Music: Robert Lowry) All the way my Savior leads me; What have I to ask beside? Can I doubt His tender mercy, Who through life has been my Guide? Heav’nly peace, divinest comfort, Here by faith in Him to dwell! For I know, whate’er befall me, Jesus doeth all things well; For I know, whate’er befall me, Jesus doeth all things well. All the way my Savior leads me, Cheers each winding path I tread; Gives me grace for every trial, Feeds me with the living Bread. Though my weary steps may falter, And my soul athirst may be, Gushing from the Rock before me, Lo! A spring of joy I see; Gushing from the Rock before me, Lo! A spring of joy I see. All the way my Savior leads me O the fullness of His love! Perfect rest to me is promised In my Father’s house above. W...

One of my favourite hymns is It Is Well With My Soul . When I learned the story behind it, it took on more meaning to me. While there are often trials and tragedies in our lives, that doesn't have to effect the state of our soul. H.G. Spafford suffered tremendous loss, yet he still had his faith in the Lord and trusted in the midst of his sorrow. The main thought repeated in this hymn comes from 2 Kings 4:23 and 26. It is the story of the Shunammite woman whose son died but was restored to life again because of her faith in the Lord (see Hebrews 11:35). She knew that whatever happened, the Lord was still in control and it would be well with her and her family. One line of this hymn has impressed me more than anything else - that is the last line: "Even so," it is well with my soul. The phrase, "Even so", is in quotations because it refers to Revelation 22:20 - even in the midst of the worst time this world will ever face, true believers can still say, "It ...

Here is an alphabetical list of all poems and hymns on this site. All author information, if known, is listed on the individual pages. For those who are interested, I have marked poems and songs I have written with an asterisk. Introduction To This Blog Audio Of Poems Presented In Church For more information about my first poetry book: Refuge In The Storms Of Life You can view this whole book as one continuous page by clicking here: Refuge In The Storms Of Life My second poetry book: The Seasons Of Your Pilgrimage Lord willing, I will be putting together a third poetry book (please pray for this project): So Amazed By Grace Good PDFs of my poetry books: For ebook/PDFs, click on the links below to download the zip files, which you just need to unzip in your Downloads folder, and then open in your ereader: Refuge In The Storms Of Life PDF (My first poetry book) The Seasons Of Your Pilgrimage PDF (My second poetry book) Poems And Promises PDF (a quick booklet put together, including ...