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Love Never Fails
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes,…
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Thy Word
And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 The Word of the Lord is precious and rareIt is quick and sharp and perfectly fair From age of old yet eternally newThe Word of…
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Holy Spirit
But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. John 14:16 Father, Son, and Holy SpiritOh blessed trinityOne living God divinely threeKing for eternity You make of me Your dwelling placeYou guide me in…
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God’s Gift
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith–and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God– not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 For it’s by grace through faith we’re savedAnd not of works our ownIn You and You alone we boastTo make Your Glory known…
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Eyes of Faith
Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy. 1 Peter 1:8 My heart has seen the evidenceNow focused with new confidenceIt’s Your love that makes me wholeConvinced by the sight of my…
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Enduring Mercy
Oh, give thanks to the God of Heaven! For His mercy endures forever. Psalm 136:36 We’ve been given a gift we don’t deserveA lasting supply of grace on reserve Pardoned by His unmerited favorMade blameless by our merciful Savior In grace He leads us to a higher pathGranting amnesty from eternal wrath By His abundant mercy…
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King of Kings
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace. Ephesians 1:7 I am redeemed, my King of KingsYou carry me on eagles’ wingsI’m changing by Your grace aloneThe glory of Your plan made known Forsaking love of worldly thingsI am redeemed, my King of KingsAcknowledging…
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Gardener
Thorns among surviving liliesstill darkness hides silentlytrue glory shining brightradiant blooming petalslush and colorful oasispermeating fragrancepruning and lovingperpetual springsfertile groundChrist withinLivingwithin Christground fertilesprings perpetualloving and pruningfragrance permeatingoasis colorful and lushpetals blooming radiantbright shining glory truesilently hides darkness stilllilies surviving among thorns Lord, help us not be afraid of those who scorn, even if thistles and thorns are…
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Pure Heart
Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:20 Create in me a heart that’s pureWith You alone I can endureAt times transfixed by others’ sinConvict my heart to look within You love me so, of this I’m sureCreate in me a heart that’s pureBefore I speak, You…
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Repentance
Your goodness leads me to repentEnlightenment from heaven sentI am feeble and sore brokenIn my heart, Your Word has spoken Falling short of holy judgmentYour goodness leads me to repentCarnal resolve is not enoughSo deadly is the vain rebuff My only choice is to confessAnd trust You with my brokennessYour goodness leads me to repentWith…
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The Shepherd’s Grace
He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you [My lovingkindness and My mercy are more than enough—always available—regardless of the situation]; for [My] power is being perfected [and is completed and shows itself most effectively] in [your] weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 On bended knee, we call Your nameIn brokenness we pleadWith just…
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Protector
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1 My hiding place when darkness fallsSleep is so sweet within Your wallsSafe in Your arms, under Your graceWhen darkness falls, my hiding place You keep me on…
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