Songs In The Night

  Going Through The Door I'm dying now, he thought, there's no one here to hold my hand - No one but my Saviour, though I know He understands. Times have sure been lonely, and my friends have gone away, I sit here in my easy chair, waiting for the end of day. My chest is hurting more now and the pain seems awful strong, But there's a peace within me and on my lips a whispered song. I try to reach for the phone now, but it seems too far away. I want to call out to my wife but all I can do is pray. There are no words coming forth, but my thoughts are racing fast; In sweet silent meditation, I look back over my past. Short of breath, I stop to wonder, "Was my life worth it all?" Then I think of Jesus, and His loving Gospel call: How He came to me and saved me, changed my heart from within, How He purchased my full redemption and took away my sin. Through many years of service, no, I've no regrets, Because I have a home in Heaven that still awaits me yet. A sudden...

  God Is So Gracious God is so gracious, so good and so true; Our eternal Father, He loves me and you. He will bless us and keep us near Him forever - Nothing on earth from His love can sever. His praises ring out, joyous and free; Removes the scales and helps us to see; Filling us with peace, our minds and our hearts - Love enters in, and sin soon departs. Now a new creation through Jesus, the Son; No more false idols, He's the only one. A sacrificial Lamb, the Creator of love, All gifts and true blessings He sends from above. Jesus is Lord of all, through eternity, Holy and mighty and righteous is He. Through Him we live, our sins atoned, Glory to Him who sits on the throne. December 22, 1993 Jerry Bouey Romans 8:35, 37-39 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, n...

  God Is In Control God is in control; Sometimes it’s hard to see. It’s time we faced His reality. God is supreme In His sovereignty; He is in control of eternity. We reach for Him, We try to grasp His hand; He has made a way Just like He planned. His Son died for the sins of man; He is our only sacrificial Lamb. He paid the price; He bore all our shame. He gives life to those who Believe on His name. Take the free gift of God, It’s yours to claim. He will change your heart; You will never be the same. May 2nd, 1994 Jerry Bouey Isaiah prophesying about the Messiah, the Lord Jesus Christ: Isaiah 53:1-6 Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him. He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him...

  Freely Forgiven Freely forgiven - Jesus counted the cost. He loves you so much, even though you are lost. Freely forgiven - Jesus paid the price, Suffered in your place, He is your sacrifice. Freely forgiven - But the price was so high. Freely forgiven - The Son of God came to die. Freely forgiven - Forgiveness won't cost you a thing. Freely forgiven - Because, for you, Jesus gave everything. Freely forgiven - Jesus gave His life for you. He suffered for your sins - What will you do? Freely forgiven - But it cost Jesus all. He died to redeem you - Will you answer His call? August 18th, 2002 Jerry Bouey Luke 14:28-30 For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him, Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish. John 19:30 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, He...

  Contend For The Faith When this lost world wants to bring you down, When the error of the wicked everywhere abounds, Hold fast what you have, that no man take your crown. Contend for the faith - you're standing on holy ground. For the unsaved that God places in your path each day - For the prodigal sons that have wandered astray - Put on your Gospel Armour and enter the fray. Contend for the faith - and fervently pray. For the lost in a world that is reaching its end - contend! For the precious souls of your loved ones and friends - contend! Against a society that doesn't dare to "offend" - contend! For the Truths on which eternal life depends - contend! June 19th, 2002 Jerry Bouey Jude 3-4 Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were bef...

Jerusalem - The City Of The Great King Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. It’s the city of our Lord, where one day He will reign in majesty. Though we do not see it now, this future will soon come to be - So pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. When all things will be fulfilled, what glorious beauty will we behold; Let us go to the city of our God, which He has chosen from of old. We long to see your walls called salvation, and your gates called praise - Where the Lord Jesus Christ, the Saviour, will rule and reign always. A beautiful city not forsaken, where righteousness and truth abides; A city filled forever with God’s presence, where His glory continually resides. Jerusalem - peace flows like a river in this city of rejoicing; All my springs are in you, oh Zion, the city of the Great King! October 20, 2024 Jerry Bouey There are so many promises in the Scriptures about Jerusalem, the city of God, and how it will be tra...

  My Beloved Child Comfortless? Abandoned? No, I would never leave you that way. You’re My child, and I love you. I’m watching over you each day. Forsaken? Defenseless? Impossible - that could never be. I’m with you every moment; oh, My dear child, can’t you see? I will never leave you, nor forsake you - you have that promise from My heart. You are walking close beside me, from you I will never, ever depart. I will carry you safely in my arms, and beside you I will stand; I could never leave you; oh, My child - you are graven upon my hands! Though you struggle in the darkness, troubled at the trials you see, I could never leave you comfortless; oh, My child, you matter to Me. You are precious in My sight - I will never leave you alone; I saved you by My might, and I will bring you safely home. You are My child - that’s a promise, from that instant you knelt to pray; When you received My Son as your Saviour, I adopted you that day. Comfortless? Abandoned? No - from that moment on yo...

  God Is Still Upon His Throne I know that there's a reason for the brokenness in me: There's a purpose, there's a plan for all the things I see. When I'm ready to give up and feel abandoned on the shelf, Sometimes it's only just a matter of getting past myself. Even through my trials, there’s a purpose in God’s plan: There’s a higher will at work that does not depend on man. When I bow to Your will, Father, all things fall into place. One day at a time, running with patient hope in this race. Putting my eyes back on the Lord, looking to Jesus alone. Trusting fully in my Saviour; He’s made all my cares His own. There’s a peace within my soul, for God is still upon His throne, And I am secure in Him forever; my heart is safely home. October 15th, 2024 Jerry Bouey (Christmas Project 2024, Dedicated to Craig Watson) Romans 8:28-29 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. For whom he d...

  How's Your View? Have you taken a look at the Saviour? Have you thought about His claims? Have you peered within at your own sin, And reflected upon His name? "Thou shalt call His name Jesus," The angel Gabriel had proclaimed, "He shall save His people from their sins" - And they will never be the same. Have you felt emptiness in your own life, And realized there must be more? Have you hungered for some meaning, Wondering what the future held in store? Like many lost souls searching, Seeking in the Apostles' day, "I would see Jesus" - Is that what your heart would say? Have your eyes glimpsed Christ crucified? Have you beheld this wondrous view? Have you rejected your own righteousness, And accepted His sacrifice for you? Have you meditated upon the Gospel, Pondered it with the eyes of faith? Have you laid aside the weight of your sin, And chosen to run the race? Is your vision clouded by the world, With fears and troubles everywhere? Are you hel...

  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...

  Have Compassion, Making A Difference I thought I was a good Christian, I thought I loved the lost; I believed I was a giving soul - willing to count the cost. But there was something that was missing, and it truly came clear to me: If I wanted to make a difference, having compassion was the key. Chorus: Have compassion, making a difference, Share the truth that will make them free - From a heart stirred by the love of God, Making a difference - eternally! I thought I was so satisfied, serving from day to day; But somehow I made no difference on the lost who came my way. "Search my heart, oh God!" I cried, "Make me a vessel fit for Your use. 'Give me souls, or I die.' It's Your will alone that I choose." Chorus I see the lost stumbling by, blindly on their way to Hell; They need to know the Saviour - oh, who will go to them and tell? Tell them of Jesus who died, so they can live eternally; Moved with compassion, my heart's cry, "Here am I, Lord...

  Chosen In Christ Jesus We deserved wrath, but God showed mercy; We deserved judgement, but He gave grace; Our sins excluded us from His presence - Now reconciled, we can see God’s face. We dwelt in the kingdom of darkness, Enslaved by the chains of our sins; We were dead in our vile trespasses, Until the Lord Jesus Christ entered in. Controlled by the prince of this world, Marred by the depravity of our minds, But God being rich in His infinite mercy, Showed that He was so loving and kind. Now He has made us a royal priesthood, A holy nation to shew forth His praise, A people for God’s own possession - Chosen in Christ because of His grace. Proclaim aloud His excellent greatness; For He has called you from darkness to light; We are seated with Jesus in heavenly places, For our God has quickened us together with Christ. December 12th, 1996 Jerry Bouey Ephesians 2:1-10 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; Wherein in time past ye walked according to the c...

  Break Free Break free from the binds that drag; Throw away those worthless rags. Seek the Lord with all your heart and soul; Precious Jesus - He will make you whole. Let Him consecrate every part of you, You'll be refreshed, your heart made anew. Pray - don't let a day go by; Today, let your spirit fly; Sheltered in the wings of His love, Worshipping the Holy Father above. Let go of whatever holds you back - With Jesus, you will never lack; Providing your each and every need, From sin, your soul will be freed. So break free from the binds of old, And let your heart, the Spirit enfold. Give love so graciously; You're changing, and everyone will see What it is to be a saint - All that you are, not what you ain't. They will see Jesus, our Lord, through you, And be amazed by all you can do As you're filled with His strength and power - He will be with you, each and every hour. He will always be right by your side, Because His love is so deep and wide. His glorious gra...