Thursday, April 2, 2026

Heavenly Sunlight

1

Walking in sunlight, all of my journey,

over the mountains, through the deep vale;

Jesus has said, "I’ll never forsake thee,"

promise divine that never can fail.

2

Shadows around me, shadows above me,

never conceal my Savior and Guide;

He is the light, in Him is no darkness;

ever I’m walking close to His side.

3

In the bright sunlight, ever rejoicing,

pressing my way to mansions above;

singing His praises gladly I’m walking,

walking in sunlight, sunlight of love. 

Chorus:

Heavenly sunlight, heavenly sunlight,

flooding my soul with glory divine:

hallelujah, I am rejoicing,

singing His praises, Jesus is mine.

 

Author: Henry J. Zelley (1899)



John 12:46
I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.

John 8:12

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.


1 Thessalonians 5:5

Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.

1 Peter 2:9

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.

1 John 1:5

This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

When He Comes in Glory By and By

 

1   

O how sweet ’twill be to meet the Lord,  

When He comes in glory, by and by;  

What a song of praise will be outpoured,  

When He comes in glory, by and by.  

2   

We will have our robes all white as snow,  

When He comes in glory, by and by;  

O be ready with the Lord to go,  

When He comes in glory, by and by.  

3   

I am longing for that happy day,  

When He comes in glory, by and by;  

For with Him I hope to soar away,  

When He comes in glory, by and by.    

Refrain:  

How sweet 'twill be! How sweet 'twill be!  

When He comes again in the love-lit sky!  

What joy 'twill be! What joy 'twill be!  

When He comes in glory, by and by. 


 Author: Arthur A. Westbrook 

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZbd7bfp_Lc&list=RDKZbd7bfp_Lc&start_radio=1 


 Matthew 24:30 And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory

 Matthew 24:30 And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. 31 And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.    

Mark 13:24 But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, 25 And the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken. 26 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. 27 And then shall he send his angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven.    

Luke 21:25 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; 26 Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. 27 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.    

1 Thessalonians 4:16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.


Tuesday, March 31, 2026

I Surrender All

 



All to Jesus I surrender,

All to Him I freely give;

I will ever love and trust Him,

In His presence daily live.


All to Jesus I surrender,

Make me, Savior, wholly Thine;

Let me feel Thy Holy Spirit,

Truly know that Thou art mine.


All to Jesus I surrender,

Lord, I give myself to Thee;

Fill me with Thy love and power,

Let Thy blessing fall on me.

Chorus:

I surrender all, I surrender all;

All to Thee, my blessed Savior,

I surrender all.



Author: Judson W. Van DeVenter



Philippians 3:8 
I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord.

Monday, March 30, 2026

The Lord's Supper

 

1
When we meet in sweet communion
Where the feast divine is spread,
Hearts are brought in closer union
While partaking of the bread.
2
"God so loved" -- what wondrous measure!
Loved and gave the best of heav'n;
Bought us with that matchless treasure,
Yea, for us his life was giv'n.
3
Feast divine, all else surpassing,
Precious blood for you and me.
While we sup, Christ gently whispers,
"Do this in my memory."
Refrain:
Precious feast, all else surpassing,
Wondrous love for you and me;
While we feast Christ gently whispers,
"Do this in my memory."

Tillit S. Teddlie



John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Mark 14
22 And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat: this is my body. 23 And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them: and they all drank of it. 24 And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many. 25 Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God. 26 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

I Corinthians 11
23 For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, that the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: 24 And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. 25 After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, this cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.

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AUTHOR'S NOTES:
"Communion" or "the Lord's Supper" is a ritual celebrated in almost all Christian churches. In the Catholic Mass it is called "Eucharist." (Please note that whenever I refer to Christian churches I am including Catholic and all the mainstream protestant denominations -- Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopal, etc., as well as the multitude of Baptist offshoots. I use the term "Christian" in a broad sense, only to differentiate from Eastern religions -- Jewish and Muslim faiths, Buddhist, Hindu, etc.)
  The celebration of the Lord's Supper is a practice instituted at the Passover feast Jesus celebrated with his disciples immediately preceding his arrest and crucifixion. The remainder of the New Testament writings indicate that the followers of Jesus adopted this practice from the very beginning of what would become the church. The ritual consists of prayers and 'breaking bread' in which all partake of a morsel of unleavened or leavened bread, followed by all sharing in drinking a small amount of 'fruit of the vine' -- either wine or grape juice. This follows precisely the pattern that is described in the gospel accounts of the Last Supper.

Luke 22
7 Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed. 8 And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat. 9 And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare? 10 And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in. 11 And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples? 12 And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready. 13 And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover. 14 And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him. 15 And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer: 16 For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God. 17 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves: 18 For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come. 19 And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. 20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.

Sunday, March 29, 2026

No, Not One

 

1  
There's not a friend like the lowly Jesus –  
No, not one! no, not one!  
None else could heal all our soul's diseases –  
No, not one! no, not one!  
2  
No friend like Him is so high and holy –  
No, not one! no, not one!  
And yet no friend is so meek and lowly –  
No, not one! no, not one!   
3  
There's not an hour that He is not near us –  
No, not one! no, not one!  
No night so dark but His love can cheer us –  
No, not one! no, not one!     
Refrain:  
Jesus knows all about our struggles,  
He will guide till the day is done;  
There's not a friend like the lowly Jesus –  
No, not one! no, not one!  
 
Author: Johnson Oatman    

Now for something a little different...


Every once in a while I get a great desire to go to a pentecostal church.


Henceforth I call you not servants, for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth, but I have called you friends. ~John 15:15


 "None else could heal all our soul's diseases"  
Matthew 9:35 And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.    

 "Jesus knows all about our struggles"  
Hebrews 4:15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.     

"meek and lowly"  
Matthew 21 21 And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples, 2 Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me. 3 And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them. 4 All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet*, saying, 5 Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass. 6 And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them, 7 And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon. 8 And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way. 9 And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.    

Zechariah 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.    

 "no night so dark but his love can cheer us"  
John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Saturday, March 28, 2026

I Know My Name is There

 1  
My name is in the book of Life,  
Oh, bless the name of Jesus;  
I rise above all doubt and strife,  
And read my title clear.  
2  
My name once stood with sinners lost,  
And bore a painful record;  
But by His blood the Savior crossed,  
And placed it on His roll.  
3  
Yet inward trouble often cast,  
A shadow o’er my title;  
But now with full salvation blest,  
Praise God! it’s ever clear.  
4  
While others climb through worldly strife  
To carve a name of honor,  
High up in heaven’s book of Life,  
My name is written there.  
Refrain:  
I know, I know,  
My name is there;  
I know, I know,  
My name is written there.     

Author: D. S. Warner 

This is not a polished professional group or a congregation in worship, but for some reason I feel like I know these folks.



Revelation 3:5 He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.    

Revelation 20:11 And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them. 12 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. 13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. 14 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. 15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Who At the Door Is Standing?

 

 1  
Who at the door is standing,  
Patiently drawing near,  
Entrance within demanding?  
Whose is the voice I hear?   
2  
Lonely without He’s staying:  
Lonely within am I;  
While I am still delaying,  
Will He not pass me by?  
3  
All through the dark hours dreary,  
Knocking again is He;  
Jesus, art Thou not weary,  
Waiting so long for me?  
4  
Door of my heart, I hasten!  
Thee will I open wide.  
Though He rebuke and chasten,  
He shall with me abide.  
Refrain:  
Sweetly the tones are falling;  
“Open the door for me!  
If thou wilt heed My calling,  
I will abide with thee.” 
 
Author: Mary Bridges Slade   
 
Here's a beautifully arranged version of this song, with barbershop style harmonies.



Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Wonderful Words of Life

 

1  

Sing them over again to me,  

Wonderful words of life;  

Let me more of their beauty see,  

Wonderful words of life;  

Words of life and beauty  

Teach me faith and duty.  

2  

Christ, the blessed one, gives to all  

Wonderful words of life;  

Sinner, list to the loving call,  

Wonderful words of life;  

All so freely given,  

Wooing us to heaven.  

3  

Sweetly echo the gospel call,  

Wonderful words of life;  

Offer pardon and peace to all,  

Wonderful words of life;  

Jesus, only Savior,  

Sanctify forever.     

Refrain:  

Beautiful words, wonderful words,  

Wonderful words of life;  

Beautiful words, wonderful words,  

Wonderful words of life. 

Author: P. P. Bliss (1874)   

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UopkSmx7hUo&list=RDUopkSmx7hUo&start_radio=1

 John 6:68 Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.   

 Romans 10:15 As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!"   

 Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!


Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

 

 1  

’Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,  

Just to take Him at His word;  

Just to rest upon His promise;  

Just to know, Thus saith the Lord. 

2  

O how sweet to trust in Jesus,  

Just to trust His cleansing blood;  

Just in simple faith to plunge me,  

’Neath the healing, cleansing flood.  

3  

Yes, ’tis sweet to trust in Jesus,  

Just from sin and self to cease;  

Just from Jesus simply taking  

Life, and rest, and joy, and peace.  

4  

I’m so glad I learned to trust Thee,  

Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend;  

And I know that Thou art with me,  

Wilt be with me to the end.  

REFRAIN  

Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him,  

How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er,  

Jesus, Jesus, Precious Jesus!  

O for grace to trust Him more   

 Author:Louisa M. R. Stead   


Trust in the Lord with all your heart. ~Proverbs 3:5


 "trust in Jesus"  

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.  

Psalm 5:11 But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.  

Psalm 9:10 And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.     

"his cleansing blood"  

1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.  

Revelation 1:5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,   

 "to plunge me 'neath the healing cleansing flood"  

Romans 6:4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.  

  "life and rest and joy and peace"  

John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.  

Matthew 11:28-29 28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.  

John 16:23 And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. 24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.  

John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.     

"wilt be with me to the end"  

Matthew 28:19-20 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.


Monday, March 23, 2026

Seeking the Lost

 

1
  Seeking the lost, yes, kindly entreating  
Wanderers on the mountain astray;  
“Come unto Me,” His message repeating,  
Words of the Master speaking today.  
2  
Seeking the lost and pointing to Jesus  
Souls that are weak and hearts that are sore,  
Leading them forth in ways of salvation,  
Showing the path to life evermore.  
3  
Thus would I go on missions of mercy,  
Following Christ from day unto day,  
Cheering the faint and raising the fallen,  
Pointing the lost to Jesus, the Way. 
Refrain  
Going afar upon the mountain  
Bringing the wanderer back again  
Into the fold of my Redeemer  
Jesus the Lamb for sinners slain.    

Author: William A. Ogden   

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3yD2ajytGI&list=RDH3yD2ajytGI&start_radio=1


Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost. ~Luke 15:6

Luke 15:3 And he spake this parable unto them, saying, 4 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? 5 And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. 6 And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost. 7 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.     

For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. ~Matthew 18:11

Sunday, March 22, 2026

At Calvary

AT CALVARY
Years I spent in vanity and pride,
caring not my Lord was crucified,
knowing not it was for me He died
on Calvary.
By God's Word at last my sin I learned;
then I trembled at the law I'd spurned,
till my guilty soul imploring turned
to Calvary.
Now I've giv'n to Jesus ev'rything;
now I gladly own Him as my King;
now my raptured soul can only sing
of Calvary.
O the love that drew salvation's plan!
O the grace that brought it down to man!
O the mighty gulf that God did span
at Calvary!
Refrain:
Mercy there was great and grace was free;
pardon there was multiplied to me;
there my burdened soul found liberty,
at Calvary.

William R. Newell



I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. ~Galatians 2:20

Friday, March 20, 2026

Worthy Art Thou

1
Worthy of praise is Christ our redeemer, 
Worthy of glory, honor and pow'r!
Worthy of all our soul's adoration,
Worthy art Thou! Worthy art Thou!
2
Lift up the voice in praise and devotion,
Saints of all earth before Him should bow;
Angels in heaven worship Him saying,
Worthy art Thou! Worthy art Thou!
3
Lord, may we come before Thee with singing,
Filled with Thy spirit, wisdom and pow'r;
May we ascribe Thee glory and honor,
Worthy art Thou! Worthy art Thou!
Refrain:
Worthy of riches, blessings and honor,
Worthy of wisdom, glory and pow'r!
Worthy of earth and heaven's thanksgiving
Worthy art Thou! Worthy art Thou!

Tillit S. Teddlie



Revelation 5:11 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; 12 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. 13 And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.

Psalm 18:3 I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.

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Tillit Sidney Teddlie was born on June 3, 1885 at Swan, Texas. He was a leader in the Churches of Christ denomination in the 20th Century. In addition to singing schools which he taught for 61 years, he also preached and taught across Texas and the southwest. For one period of time (two years) he sang only with Foy E. Wallace, Jr., (a well-known, conservative Churches of Christ preacher around World War II) while they conducted meetings across the country.

Teddlie was honored by many people in many places. On June 2, 1985, 630 churches across the land proclaimed Sunday “Tillit S. Teddlie Day” and sang his songs. Teddlie had composed 130 songs and published 14 song books. One of his song books, "Golden Harvest Hymns" included 100 of his best-known hymns. He attended a song fest in his name at the Preston Crest Church of Christ in Dallas where more than 1,200 gathered. Teddlie's 100th birthday was honored by President Reagan who sent a telegram, and Sen. Phil Graham among others. The Briar, Texas, Church of Christ gave him a bronze statue worth $6,000.

His songs published in hymnals from Churches of Christ include “Worthy Art Thou,” “Heaven Holds All to Me,” “When We Meet in Sweet Communion, “Oft We Come Together,” “Singing Redemption’s Song,” “Hear Me When I Call,” “O God of Infinite Mercy,” and many more. While Teddlie had success as a publisher of many of his own smaller hymnals, his contributions as a composer to every major hymnal published in Churches of Christ since 1921 have left an indelible imprint on the denomination’s hymnody.

Teddlie died August 17, 1987 at the age of 102. He is remembered for his preaching, teaching, and music and his good influence upon all the people that he met and worked with.

Thursday, March 19, 2026

How Beautiful Heaven Must Be

 

1  
We read of a place that’s called heaven,  
It’s made for the pure and the free;  
These truths in God’s Word He hath given,  
How beautiful heaven must be.  
2  
In heaven no drooping nor pining,  
No wishing for elsewhere to be;  
God’s light is forever there shining,  
How beautiful heaven must be. 
3  
Pure waters of life there are flowing,  
And all who will drink may be free;  
Rare jewels of splendor are glowing,  
How beautiful heaven must be.  
4  
The angels so sweetly are singing,  
Up there by the beautiful sea;  
Sweet chords from their gold harps are ringing,  
How beautiful heaven must be.     
Refrain:  
How beautiful heaven must be,  
Sweet home of the happy and free;  
Fair haven of rest for the weary,  
How beautiful heaven must be. 

Author: Mrs. A. S. Bridgewater   

Sometimes I like to hear a song recorded by non-professionals -- more like real people, like we used to sound when we sang these songs at church and at home. (Except we didn't play instruments when we sang church songs.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aRNSjoHdKI&list=RD8aRNSjoHdKI&start_radio=1

"fair haven of rest for the weary"  

Hebrews 4:9-11 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.  

Matthew 11:28-29 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.  

Revelation 14:13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.

"God's light is forever there shining" 

Revelation 21:23 And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof. 

Revelation 22:5 And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever. 

"pure waters of life there are flowing"  

Revelation 7:17 For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.  

Revelation 21:6 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.  

Revelation 22:1 And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.  

Revelation 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.   

"rare jewels of splendor"  

Revelation 21:19-21 And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald; The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolyte; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, a topaz; the tenth, a chrysoprasus; the eleventh, a jacinth; the twelfth, an amethyst. And the twelve gates were twelve pearls: every several gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass.   

"the angels so sweetly are singing"  

Revelation 5:11-12 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.   

"sweet chords from their gold harps are ringing"  

Revelation 5:8 And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.  

Revelation 14:2 And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder: and I heard the voice of harpers harping with their harps:  

Revelation 15:2 And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

More About Jesus


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More about Jesus would I know,  

More of His grace to others show;  

More of His saving fullness see,  

More of His love who died for me.   

2  

More about Jesus let me learn,  

More of His holy will discern;  

Spirit of God, my teacher be,  

Showing the things of Christ to me. 

3  

More about Jesus in His Word,  

Holding communion with my Lord;  

Hearing His voice in ev'ry line,  

Making each faithful saying mine.  

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More about Jesus on His throne,  

Riches in glory all His own;  

More of His kingdom's sure increase;  

More of His coming, Prince of peace. 

Refrain:  

More, more about Jesus,  

More, more about Jesus;  

More of His saving fullness see,  

More of His love who died for me.

 

Author: E. E. Hewitt 


John 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. 


"Spirit of God, my teacher be"  

John 14:15 If ye love me, keep my commandments. 16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. 18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. 19 Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also. 20 At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you. 21 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. 22 Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? 23 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. 24 He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me. 25 These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. 26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. 

Luke 12:11 And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say: 12 For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say. 

John 15:26 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: 

John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

 "hearing his voice in every line, making each faithful saying mine" 

2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 

John 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. 18 As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. 

John 17:19 And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth. 

Psalm 42:1 As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. 

Romans 10:8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach.