The Word and Will of God
Lamp of our feet, whereby we trace Our path when wont to stray; Stream from the fount of heavenly grace Brook by the traveler's way. Bread of our soul, whereon we feed, True manna from on high, Our guide and chart, wherein we read Of realms beyond...
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Truth Never Dies
Truth never dies. The ages come and go; The mountains wear away; the seas retire; Destruction lays earth's mighty cities low; And empires, states, and dynasties expire; But caught and handed onward by the wise, Truth never dies. Though unreceived and scoffed at through the years, Though...
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On the Downward Way
Wide is the gate that leads to death, Smooth is the slope for steps that stray, Broad is the road for the sinner's feet, The easy path of the downward way; But close beside you at every turn Love and pardon and welcome wait, Close beside...
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First Things First
No time, no time for study, To meditate and pray— And yet much time for "doing" In a fleshly, worldly way. No time for things Eternal But much for things of earth, The things important set aside For things of little worth. Some things, 'tis true, are needful But...
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Name Above Every Name
Well named "A Man of Sorrow," For so indeed He was; "No sorrow like His sorrow," Hated, without a cause. The Source of untold goodness, Come down from heaven above; Yields to our scorn and rudeness, In condescending love. They named Him "Friend of Sinners." This thrills my soul...
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If I Had Known
I might have said a word of cheer Before I let him go. His wistful eyes—they haunt me yet! But how could I foreknow That slighted chance would be the last To me in mercy given? Remorseful yearnings cannot send That word from earth to heaven. I might...
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Have You Forgotten God?
In the glare of earthly pleasure, In the fight for earthly treasure, 'Mid your blessing without measure, Have you forgotten God? While His daily grace receiving, Are you still His Spirit grieving, By a heart that's unbelieving— Have you forgotten God? While His bounty you're accepting, Are you His...
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Imaginary Evils
Let tomorrow take care of tomorrow, Leave things of the future to fate; What's the use to anticipate sorrow? Life's troubles come never too late! If to hope overmuch be an error, 'Tis one that the wise have preferred; And how often have hearts been in...
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The Unchanging One
Through the yesterday of ages, Jesus, Thou art still the same; Thro' our own life's checkered pages, Still the one, dear, changeless Name! Well may we in Thee confide, Faithful Savior, proved and "tried." Gazing down the far forever, Brighter glows the one sweet Name; Steadfast radiance, paling...
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