Songs In The Night

The Pathway Of Pain If my days were untroubled and my heart always light, Would I seek that fair land where there is no night? If I never grew weary with the weight of my load, Would I seek for God’s peace at the end of the road? If I never knew sickness and never felt pain, Would I search for a hand to help and sustain? If I walked without sorrow and lived without loss Would my soul seek solace at the foot of the cross? If all I desired was mine day by day, Would I kneel before God and earnestly pray? If God sent no winter to freeze me with fear, Would I yearn for the warmth of spring every year? I ask myself these and the answer is plain, If my life were pleasure and I never knew pain - I’d seek God less often and need Him much less, For God is sought more often in times of distress. And no one knows God or sees Him as plain - As those who have met Him on the "Pathway of Pain." Helen Steiner Rice Ecclesiastes 7:2-5  It is better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to...

He   Restoreth My Soul   Gently guiding, prompting, leading this wandering sheep back into the fold; By the streams of living waters, in the pathways that are old; Resting, restoring, renewing for my spirit that once was so dry; Graceful showers of blessing falling, Refreshing from the Lord on High.   From strength to strength, my Lord is leading, preparing my heart and showing the way; From my shadows into His presence, His Word shines out as clear as day; From weak and faltering footsteps, to steadfast assurance as I pray; His Spirit is there to remind me, His strength is sufficient for today.   From faith to faith, Jesus is leading in the paths of righteousness, I see; There's a new purpose and fulfillment, learning the plans that He has for me; Peace and contentment flood my soul, from the goodness that He has in store; God's mercies and lovingkindnesses will be my song forevermore.   August 3rd, 2016 Jerry Bouey   Psalms 23:1-3   The LORD is my sh...

  Torn Between Two Desires I am waiting daily for the shout - Your Word says it, there's no doubt. I am waiting eagerly for the trumpet to blow, But deep in my heart, there's a voice I know. Saying, "Come to Me, My people. Go and tell others too. Come freely take the Water of Life - it is flowing for you. One day I am coming from Heaven to take you home; To those who are willing to listen, I bid you come." I know You are coming quickly, That day can't be too far away. I want the world to know Your love, I want others to be able to say: "Come, Lord Jesus - we long someday to see Your face, Come, Lord Jesus - of night, there will no longer be a trace, Come, Lord Jesus, oh do quickly come, Come soon, Jesus, and take us home." I am thirsty for the Living Water, And I know others are thirsting too. I want to see everyone come to You, Lord, But oh how I want to see You! Come, Lord Jesus. September 1st, 1995 Jerry Bouey Philippians 1:21-24 For to me to live is ...

  O Taste And See There is an emptiness in all our hearts; A longing only the Lord can fill. There's turmoil inside, a restlessness, Only the peace of God can still. O taste and see. The burden of sin weighs heavily - A burden that is too much to bear. You can cast them all upon Jesus Christ, He died for your sins because He cares. O taste and see. There's a new beginning - a blank page - Waiting to be written for you. Turn to the Saviour; He can cleanse each stain. He alone makes all things new. O taste and see. O taste and see that the Lord is good, He loves you so much, that's true! O taste and see that the Lord is gracious, See how much He cares for you! O taste and see. O taste and see that the Lord is good, The Shepherd is seeking and calling you. The price was paid for all who will come. Jesus Christ died on the cross to save you. O taste and see! December 2nd, 2002 Jerry Bouey O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in Him. Psalm 34:8...

  My Servant, Israel   (Isaiah 43) Fear not for I have redeemed you Fear not - I have called you by name And you are Mine! When you pass through the waters Fear not - I will be with you all the time. Through rivers you will pass But they will not overflow Through the fire you will walk As the flames and embers glow But you will not even be scorched Nor shall you suffer a burn For the Lord, the Holy One is your Saviour Oh Israel, won't you learn? You are precious in My sight I have honoured and I will love you Though you blindly walk in night My glory will shine above you I, the Lord, have formed you Behold, I have called you by My name I will exchange your life for others And ransom you with the same. Fear not, My children I will gather you to Me Though you have ears and you have eyes You are deaf and cannot see I have made you to be My witnesses Oh My servant, hear My voice There are no other gods, but Me I Am your only choice. It is I who have declared I have proclaimed and ...

Meaningless? Life is meaningless As Solomon said, "All is vanity." Nothing is worth living for Except God Nothing is worth everything Except God. He is my only reason for living He is in my heart Always on my mind The possessor of my soul He is the great "I Am" His throne is established from of old. Jesus is my Lord, my Saviour My Shepherd I am a sheep of His pasture I know Him And that knowledge alone is worth eternity. The fellowship, the lovingkindness And mercy He showers upon me I could never give up He is the only Way He is ultimate Truth He is my Life. He is the only God I worship only Him I will never turn away Or give Him up for anything. Life is utterly meaningless Vanity of vanities From beginning to end Without the Alpha and Omega The First and the Last Who is, who was, and who is to come He that liveth, and was dead, and is alive forevermore The Almighty, My Saviour, My God, Jesus. August 3rd, 1994 Jerry Bouey Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, van...

  Listen To My Voice Trust in Me, I'm calling you. Hear My voice speak inside of you. My love is so great - if you only knew. My grace is so real - I died for you. (John 3:16) I have a mansion that is being made. It is prepared for you, the foundation is laid. It was purchased already, the price was paid; Furnished with love and glory that will not fade. (John 14:1-6) There is only one thing, that I ask of you: That you give Me your heart, and your future too. I have great plans, if you only knew. A life of hope; still, I'm calling you. (Jeremiah 31:3 and 29:11-13) Behold, I stand at the door, with joy and peace forevermore, But there is something, that keeps Me from you: I Am holy, as Isaiah knew, Your sinfulness separates Me from you, A distance so far between us two. (Isaiah 6:1-8; 59:2; 64:6; Romans 3:9-26; Revelation 3:20) All I desire is that you open your heart, And give Me your life - each and every part. Believe fully in My sacred Word; Accept Me and I will be your Lor...

The Place Where Jesus Lives Have you been to the place where Jesus lives? That little church by the side of the road; Where God's children meet in fellowship sweet, And where the Gospel of Christ is told. Have you been to the place where Jesus lives? That peace-filled home along the way; Where a loving family meets in fellowship sweet, With joy and thanksgiving, they pray. Have you been to the place where Jesus lives? That contrite heart that has turned from sin and shame; Where a humble soul meets with their Lord so sweet, And rejoices to know the Saviour's name. October 22nd, 2000 Jerry Bouey Ephesians 3:17  That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,

On My Knees On my knees I will worship the King of heaven and earth. Lord of all creation, You alone are worth More than a million diamonds, or pearls from the sea, For they will pass away, my Lord, but You will always be. When troubles come, my God, I know You will conquer all. You will heal my heart and rescue me every time I fall. In the darkest night of despair, my Jesus, You'll pull me through. There is no other Saviour, Lord, there is only You. When my heart is tempted away, Lord, I know You will pull me back. When riches start to sway me, remind me there's no lack Of Your glorious blessings. I have no use for greed. You are love eternal; that is all I really need. When the world grabs at my attention don't let me be lured away. All the money I can dream of is not worth one single day Of being without You, my Lord, my God, my King. You alone are worth forever, You're worth everything! May 18th, 1994 Jerry Bouey If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. To...

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...