Songs In The Night

Called You were washed in the blood of the precious Lamb. You were sanctified by the great I Am. You were justified in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. You were cleansed inside by His sacred Word. You were purchased by the Holy Spirit in you. You were called forth from the world - now you, Whom Jesus Christ loved, died for, rescued and saved, So in the Book of Life your name would be engraved - Run in such a way as to earn the prize: Play to win. In the race for eternity, dear friend, Let the games begin. September 16th, 1993 Jerry Bouey 1 Corinthians 6:11, 20 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God... For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the ma...

Lift Up Their Hands Lift up the hands that have fallen down, Oh, my brethren, strengthen the feeble knees… But what if it’s your hands that have grown weaker, What if it’s you that falters in times like these? What if your hands are feeling too heavy for you, What if the burdens you carry seem too much to bear, What if your soul is overwhelmed by your own struggles, Where are those dear friends to lift you up in prayer? Lord Jesus, bring an Aaron alongside their path, To walk beside them and lift up their hands. They’re faltering and weary and feel so weak - They need a comforter to help them to stand. A friend who can stand in the gap for Your people, To lift up their spirits when they wander from home, A brother to bring them before the throne of God; To help them remember where their true strength comes from. Let me be that servant that will petition for them, Who will hold up their hands through the long dark night, Let me be the warrior that comes alongside, To help them to win in...

 I had forgotten how challenging this hymn was until we sang it in church on Sunday. Set My Soul Afire (Hymn by Gene Bartlett) Set my soul afire, Lord, for Thy holy Word, Burn it deep within me, let your voice be heard; Millions grope in darkness, in this day and hour, I will be Your witness, fill me with Thy pow’r. Chorus: Set my soul afire, Lord, set my soul afire, Make my life a witness of Thy saving pow’r. Millions grope in darkness, waiting for Thy Word, Set my soul afire, Lord, Set my soul afire. Set my soul afire, Lord, for the lost in sin, Give to me a passion as I seek to win; Help me not to falter, never let me fail, Fill me with Thy Spirit, let Thy will prevail. Set my soul afire, Lord, in my daily life, Far too long I’ve wondered in this day of strife; Nothing else will matter but to live for Thee. I will be Your witness as You live in me. 1 Timothy 2:3-6  For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Who will have all men to be saved, and to com...

Forgiveness Forgiveness – it’s a blessing; When a heart that once was stone, Stops exalting its own self, And lets Christ reign from His throne. Forgiveness – it’s a blessing; When all bitterness departs, When the water of the Word Purifies a broken heart. Forgiveness – it’s a blessing; Though sometimes walking by sight, Now reaching for God’s promises, By faith, grasping them tight. Forgiveness – it’s a blessing; Though blackest sins barred the way, With rivers of mercy flowing, Christ can wash them all away. Forgiveness – it’s a blessing; Eternal life by God’s grace, With joy, looking to Heaven, And beholding our Saviour’s face. November 2nd, 1999 Jerry Bouey Isaiah 38:17 Behold, for peace I had great bitterness: but thou hast in love to my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption: for thou hast cast all my sins behind thy back . Isaiah 43:25 I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins. Isaiah 44:22 I have blotted out, a...

There Were None Like These In the time of the kings of Israel, Way back in the olden days, There were kings who made a difference, With their righteous or wicked ways. There are lessons we can glean from, Oh, listen to me now, if you please - In a Book filled with true examples, Good or bad - there were none like these. From the northern tribes, we had king Ahab, From the southern, king Manasseh, These two kings tore apart their kingdoms, Filled them with their unrighteous ways. With all the evil that they pursued,  And all their abominable idolatries, For utter destruction to their kingdoms - No remedy was left - there were none like these! With his kingdom in utter turmoil, When faced with the Assyrian horde, Hezekiah was a king like no other, Despite all obstacles, trusting in the Lord. He clung to the Lord with his whole heart, Even in the midst of his greatest weakness; Believing that God alone could heal - For moving mountains - there was none like this! We see Solomon with a...

To hear this poem presented in church with an introduction and devotional challenge, please click on the title below: Thou God Seest Me Thou God seest me – You are the very God who sees The beginning and the end; Through all the trials I face in life, Jesus, You are my greatest Friend. Thou God seest me – You don’t just see all my situations, You truly know what’s in my heart; And despite all life’s complications, In wisdom, You know just where to start: Thou God seest me – You know my needs before I ask them; You strengthen me when I am weak; In my deepest times of sorrow, You provide the comfort that I seek. Thou God seest me – I need never fear for my future – You are already preparing the way; As a Shepherd, You are guiding, And my path shines bright as day. Thou God seest me – You loved me before I knew You; You died for my sins and took my shame; You became my Lord and Saviour, When, in faith, I called upon Your name. In my brightest or darkest situations, From the beginning to t...

To hear this poem presented in church with an introduction and devotional challenge, please click on the title of this poem: In The Presence Of The Lord In the presence of the Lord Is where I long to be. Living each moment in His tender care, My God communing with me. Teaching me wonders from His law, Filling my life with His love, Finding delight in serving Him, Jehovah who reigns above. Living each day before Christ, Fearfully aware of each move that I make. Did I glorify God, were my motives pure, Is upholding His Truth the risk that I take? Is my life a living and holy sacrifice, Or has my focus faded again? I won’t be conformed to this world, I pray my Father restores me to Him. I want to obey when I hear my Lord speak, As His Spirit and His Word command me. But sometimes, inside, I feel so weak, Still Jesus says, “Take up your cross and follow Me.” Sometimes this life can seem so hard, It’s only with eyes of faith that I can see. I know it’s in the presence of the Lord, That I, H...