Songs In The Night

Love Broke Through I left my shelter, wandered out into harm; My faith grew so weak in the path of the storm. A trial of my choosing; no one else to blame; But His love broke through when I called on His name. Chorus: Love broke through the clouds, Love scattered the rain; God’s love brought healing in the midst of my pain. When the wind and the waves were all I could view, Jesus calmed the storm, and His love broke through. The wind rose so sudden, the thunder now roared; I was all but sinking; my faith came unmoored. A trial to test me – how could I survive? Love broke through and showed me, “My Saviour’s alive!” When loved ones were drowning; all seemed nearly lost, I wanted to save them, whatever the cost; But my strength was useless – oh, what could I do? I called on the Saviour, and His love broke through. When the wind and the waves were all I could view, Jesus calmed my storm, and His love broke through. December 24th, 2010 Jerry Bouey Matthew 8:23-27 And when he (Jesus) was e...

Everything's Changed I once was blind, but now I see - Oh praise the Lord who died for me. He opened my eyes to see my sin; I opened my heart to let Him in. I once was deaf, but now I hear - Immanuel – my God – came near. I heard of how Jesus died for me – His blood – from my sin, has made me free. I once was dumb, mouth closed by sin - Wicked words and thoughts dwelt within; My own heart, the source of all this woe – There’s nowhere else but Jesus to go. I once was lame, but now I’m healed – My evil deeds have been revealed. My heart’s been cleansed from every stain; My footsteps turned to walk right again. I once was blind, deaf, dumb, and lame, Lost, alone, heart shattered by pain; Then I trusted in the Saviour’s name – Since I believed everything’s changed. I once was blind, deaf, dumb, and lame, But praise the Lord that Jesus came! December 21/2010 Jerry Bouey Isaiah 29:18   And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book, and the eye...

This is probably my most favourite Christmas hymn - at least the first stanza. I first remember hearing it as a young teenager (or possibly pre-teens) when an actor sang it on a popular TV show (Robert Guillaume sang it in a Christmas episode of Benson - at least I was told it was actually the actor singing it and not just putting on a performance). I in no way endorse that show, and honestly don't remember much of it anyway - but that song stuck with me. ( Click here to hear it on Youtube .) It was so emotional; perhaps part of the impact was the fact that here was a black man singing about the slave being our brother (ie. our fellow man - according to the Bible, all of mankind is of one blood and we are all related physically through Adam and Eve; though, we are only brothers and sisters spiritually through personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ). After I trusted Christ for salvation, I later came across the lyrics of this song and memorized the first stanza, now knowing the mea...

Note: I am not for nativity scenes, as I am against pictures/images of Jesus Christ. I wrote this poem as a fairly young Christian - but the point still applies today: If we let the world remove all traces of the reason for the season (ie. the Lord Jesus Christ and the message of His free gift of salvation - whether in sermons or songs) at " Christ mas" (when we are professing to worship the Lord and celebrate His birth - which was essential in His coming and dying for our sins on the cross), then what do we have left? Christmas Without Christ If we take Christ out of Christmas What's there left to do? We have all the tinsel and the presents - But we don't have You-know-who. If we ban all the Christmas songs That, to some, may slightly offend, Then we'd have to remove the Nativity scene... Tell me - where would it end? If we couldn't worship Christ this Christmas, What's there left to celebrate? All we have left is Santa Claus. We've sold out - is it ...

What Child Is This? (William C. Dix) What Child is this, who, laid to rest, On Mary's lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, While shepherds watch are keeping? (Chorus) This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing: Haste, haste to bring Him laud - The Babe, the Son of Mary. Why lies He in such mean estate Where ox and ass are feeding? Good Christian, fear - for sinners here The silent Word is pleading. So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh - Come, rich and poor, to own Him; The King of kings salvation brings - Let loving hearts enthrone Him.

God's Gift Come now all you troubled people, I've got a message for you to hear: God is giving out His grace this Christmas - Free for all who dare to draw near. In a world filled with gloomy night, Here's a Gift that is full of Light. A Gift of forgiveness, mercy too, A Gift of hope from Christ to you. A reason for living wrapped up in Love, An Ever-Present Saviour who came from above. The Gift is truly priceless, And inside, you will be made new, But you must accept His Gift For it to belong to you. If you stop to think about the miracle of the birth of Christ this year, Remember His precious Gift of Life - He offers peace to all who will draw near. December 14th, 1994 Jerry Bouey God so loved... that He gave... John 3:16 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23 But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name: John 1:12

O Save Us Now Before God made the world, redemption was planned; In the fullness of time, God became a man. From Heaven, God's Son came; was in a manger laid; The Christ had arrived - soon our sin debt would be paid. Simeon in the Temple, and Anna nearby, The shepherds in the field, knew the Saviour was nigh. The wise men saw the star as it shone from the sky; They followed it far to the King from on High. To a world darkened by sin The light of hope is shining in, The Promised Son has appeared, The Saviour is now here - O save us now! Years have passed by; this child has grown into a man; Now it was time to fulfill God's wondrous plan. On the cross, for our sins, His precious blood was shed, Three days later, our Saviour arose from the dead. To those searching for truth, the time has come at last; Salvation has been purchased; sin's darkness has passed. The morning has dawned, the night is now gone; To souls filled with sin, the Redeemer has come. The Messiah was foretold,...

While the theology of this poem is off somewhat on the events of the Lord's second coming/return, it makes an excellent point: Are you ready for the Lord's return? ‘Twas The Night Before Jesus Came ‘Twas the night before Jesus came and all through the house Not a creature was praying, not one in the house Their Bibles were lain on the shelf without care In hopes that Jesus would not come there.  The children were dressing to crawl into bed. Not once ever kneeling or bowing a head. And Mom in her rocker with baby on her lap Was watching the Late Show while I took a nap. When out of the East there arose such a clatter. I sprang to my feet to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash! When what to my wondering eyes should appear But angels proclaiming that Jesus was here. With a light like the sun sending forth a bright ray I knew in a moment this must be THE DAY!  The light of His face made me cover my head It wa...

Christmas Without Jesus? Christmas without Jesus, And all that the Saviour has wrought; Can you begin to comprehend, why I just cannot bear the thought? Christmas without Jesus, means more than an empty manger, Or a wasted trip for wise men, on a road of untold danger. Christmas without Jesus, means more than a tree with no gifts; More than no holiday fixings, or no extra-overtime shifts. Christmas without Jesus - What does it all really mean? What impact does it have for me, my life, my hopes and my dreams? Christmas without Jesus, means my sin debt, by me, still is borne. It still has never been paid for, for His body had never been torn. Christmas without Jesus, means Heaven cannot be attained; We've all sinned; there's no remedy. Our good works are useless and vain. Christmas without Jesus, means an eternity of pain; No hope for all mankind was brought. without Christ's loss, we have no gain. Christmas without Jesus! Oh no! It simply cannot be! But praise the Lord! I kn...

Christmas Without Jesus? Christmas without Jesus, How can this really be? And yet for many years it was this way for me. I hung the lights and wrapped the many, many toys For all my little ones, my precious girls and boys. I gave them all that I possessed of worldly gifts and things, But I did not have the greatest gift that only Jesus brings. Though I gave them all I had right from the very start, I could not give them Jesus for He wasn't in my heart. Then, Praise the precious Lamb of God, one day He came, He spoke to my empty heart and called me by my name. Now I have more to give my children than gifts on earth. I give them Jesus, God’s Firstborn Son, whose lowly birth Prepared the way for all mankind to look to Him and see, Christmas without Jesus, this really cannot be. December 9th, 2002 Theresa Wood (Used With Permission)

Born To Die I heard about the Saviour, Heard about His lowly birth. How He laid aside His glory, And came down to live on earth. Still I could never fathom why, He left Heaven – born to die. There’s a reason for the season - Sin had slithered into Paradise. There was only one solution - Someone sinless had to pay the price. Jesus was born in a manger one day, Born to give His life away. Born in a manger, born in poverty, Born from a virgin, sinless was He. God sent His Son from Heaven above, Jesus left His throne to prove His love. The Lamb of God, the Saviour came, Born to die – Oh, praise His name! The Bible says He died for me, Was crucified on Calvary, Shed His blood to pay for my sin; I opened my heart and let Him in. He arose from the grave in victory, Oh, praise God, He was born to die for me! Something else – still amazing, yet so true, He was also born to die for you. His sinless blood can wash your sins away, Come to the Saviour, receive Him today. This Good News is the Truth...

Lindsay was a friend to many at the Gospel Mission where I work. She trusted in the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation about two years ago, and was making many wise choices to separate from harmful influences in her life and from friends that would only drag her down spiritually and by tempting her back into her addictions. Unfortunately, her house became an unsafe place for her, and Lindsay was truly seeking to find new housing where she would not be exposed to those addictions. She cleaned up, she spent many hours volunteering at the mission, and was such a help and a blessing. She met regularly with the chaplain at the Mission to work on overcoming those addictions and learn more from God's Word. We only know part of what happened on November 28th. Tragically, she overdosed through the influence of one of those bad "friends." Even though we are saddened by her sudden loss - her story ends in glory. Her hope this Christmas was the Saviour that came to give her life - that ...