Let the Lower Lights Be Burning

1

Brightly beams our Father’s mercy

From His lighthouse evermore;

But to us He gives the keeping

Of the lights along the shore.

2

Dark the night of sin has settled,

Loud the angry billows roar;

Eager eyes are watching, longing,

For the lights along the shore.

3

Trim your feeble lamp, my brother!

Some poor sailor, tempest-tossed,

Trying now to make the harbor,

In the darkness may be lost.

Refrain:

Let the lower lights be burning!

Send a gleam across the wave!

Some poor fainting, struggling seaman

You may rescue, you may save.

 

Author: P. P. Bliss (1871)

Here's a video that was filmed at the lighthouse in St. Joseph, Michigan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjhfuOWRziU&list=RDmjhfuOWRziU&start_radio=1

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. ~Matthew 5:16

Matthew 5:14-16

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

An Empty Mansion

 Here's another Bible journaling page

John 14:1-3

14 “Let not your hearts be troubled; believe [a] in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And when I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also."

I'll Fly Away

Here's another Bible Journaling page I did. 

Psalm 90:10

The years of our life are threescore and ten,

    or even by reason of strength fourscore;

yet their span[a] is but toil and trouble;

    they are soon gone, and we fly away.

Sitting At the Feet of Jesus

Been looking through all my Bible journaling pictures -- a lot of which are related to hymns and gospel songs. Here's a sample. 

Luke 10:38-42

38 Now as they went on their way, he entered a village; and a woman named Martha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. 40 But Martha was distracted with much serving; and she went to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.” 41 But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things; 42 one thing is needful.[e] Mary has chosen the good portion, which shall not be taken away from her.”

God Will Take Care of You

1

Be not dismayed whate’er betide,

God will take care of you;

Beneath his wings of love abide,

God will take care of you.

2 

Through days of toil when heart doth fail,

God will take care of you;

When dangers fierce your path assail,

God will take care of you.

3 

No matter what may be the test,

God will take care of you;

Lean, weary one, upon his breast,

God will take care of you.

Chorus:

God will take care of you,

through ev'ry day, o’er all the way;

He will take care of you,

God will take care of you.

Author: Civilla D. Martin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijytLs96yig&list=RDijytLs96yig&start_radio=1

He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge. ~Psalm 91:4

Anywhere With Jesus

1 

Anywhere with Jesus I can safely go;

Anywhere He leads me in this world below;

Anywhere without Him dearest joys would fade;

Anywhere with Jesus I am not afraid.

2

 Anywhere with Jesus I am not alone;

Other friends may fail me, He is still my own;

Though His hand may lead me over dreary ways,

Anywhere with Jesus is a house of praise.

3 

Anywhere with Jesus, over land and sea,

Telling souls in darkness of salvation free;

Ready as He summons me to go or stay,

Anywhere with Jesus when He points the way.

4

Anywhere with Jesus I can go to sleep,

When the dark'ning shadows round about me creep;

Knowing I shall waken never more to roam,

Anywhere with Jesus will be home, sweet home.

Refrain:

Anywhere! anywhere!

Fear I cannot know;

Anywhere with Jesus I can safely go.

Author: Jessie Brown Pounds

Here is a bit of a fun version of this great old hymn performed by Amy Grant.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWFAsqxIZKI

I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety. ~Psalm 4:8

Am I a Soldier of the Cross?

 

1

Am I a soldier of the cross,

A foll'wer of the Lamb?

And shall I fear to own His cause,

Or blush to speak His name?

Must I be carried to the skies

On flow'ry beds of ease,

While others fought to win the prize,

And sailed thro' bloody seas?

2

Are there no foes for me to face?

Must I not stem the flood?

Is this vile world a friend to grace,

To help me on to God?

Sure I must fight if I would reign:

Increase my courage, Lord;

I'll bear the toil, endure the pain,

Supported by Thy word.

3

Thy saints, in all this glorious war,

Shall conquer, tho' they die;

They see the triumph from afar

By faith's discerning eye.

When that illustrious day shall rise,

And all Thine armies shine

In robes of vict'ry thro' the skies,

The glory shall be Thine.

Isaac Watts

Here is a video of these lyrics set to a different tune than the one above. This tune is used in some of our hymnals also.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KU5ct0iY-Ds&list=RDKU5ct0iY-Ds&start_radio=1

I couldn't find a video I liked with a straightforward performance of the hymn as it's written in our songbooks. Here's a more fun version by The Happy Goodmans (from way back in 1972)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEiKXHyNb1Q

Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. ~II Timothy 2:3

Almost Persuaded

1 

“Almost persuaded” now to believe;

“Almost persuaded” Christ to receive;

Seems now some soul to say,

“Go, Spirit, go Thy way;

Some more convenient day

On Thee I’ll call.”

2 

“Almost persuaded,” come, come today;

“Almost persuaded,” turn not away;

Jesus invites you here,

Angels are lingering near,

Prayers rise from hearts so dear;

O wanderer, come.

3 

“Almost persuaded,” harvest is past!

“Almost persuaded” doom comes at last!

“Almost” cannot avail;

“Almost” is but to fail!

Sad, sad, that bitter wail,

“Almost,” but lost!

Author: Philip P. Bliss

 This song was usually used as the "invitation" after the sermon -- an opportunity for anyone in the assembly to come forward to make a confession of sin and/or be baptized. In some other denominations this is sometimes known as an "altar call".

This first video does not include the last verse, which is pertinent to the invitation, for which this song is typically used in the worship service.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9oVppVnS6g&list=RDg9oVppVnS6g&start_radio=1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T49vk57tNmU&list=RDT49vk57tNmU&index=2

Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian. ~Acts 26:28

Acts 26:1-28

  Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself... 

  I think myself happy, king Agrippa, because I shall answer for myself this day before thee touching all the things whereof I am accused of the Jews: Especially because I know thee to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently... 

  Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests, At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me. And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. And I said, Who art thou, Lord? And he said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest. But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee... 

  Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision: But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance. For these causes the Jews caught me in the temple, and went about to kill me. Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come: That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles. 

  And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad. But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness... 

  King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest. Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.

Alas, and Did My Savior Bleed? (At the Cross)

1  

Alas, and did my Savior bleed?   

And did my Sovereign die?  

Would He devote that sacred head   

For such a worm as I?  

2  

Was it for sins that I had done.   

He groaned upon the tree?  

Amazing pity! grace unknown!    

And love beyond degree!  

3  

Well might the sun in darkness hide,   

And shut His glories in,  

When Christ, the mighty Maker, died   

For man, His creature’s sin.  

4  

Thus might I hide my blushing face   

While His dear cross appears.  

Dissolve my heart in thankfulness,   

And melt mine eyes to tears.  

5  

But drops of grief can ne’er repay   

The debt of love I owe;  

Here, Lord, I give myself away,   

’Tis all that I can do.  

Refrain:  

At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light,  

And the burden of my heart rolled away,  

It was there by faith I received my sight,  

And now I am happy all the day!    

 Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748)  

Refrain by Ralph Erskine Hudson (1843-1901)    

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeBNnupt3P8&list=RDNeBNnupt3P8&start_radio=1

And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way. ~Mark 10:52

Psalm 22:6 

But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people.   

 

Mark 10:46 

And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. 47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me. 48 And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me. 49 And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee. 50 And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus. 51 And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight. 52 And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.    

Matthew 27:45 

Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour. 46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? 47 Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calleth for Elias. 48 And straightway one of them ran, and took a spunge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink. 49 The rest said, Let be, let us see whether Elias will come to save him. 50 Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. 51 And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent; 52 And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, 53 And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many. 54 Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God

How Great Thou Art

1

O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder

Consider all the worlds thy hands have made,

I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,

Thy pow'r throughout the universe displayed,

2

When through the woods and forest glades I wander

And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees,

When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur

And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze,

3

And when I think that God, his son not sparing,

Sent him to die, I scarce can take it in --

That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing,

He bled and died to take away my sin,

CHORUS

Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee:

How great thou art, how great thou art!

Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee:

How great thou art, how great thou art!

4

When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation

And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart!

Then I shall bow in humble adoration

And there proclaim, my God, how great thou art! 

Carl Boberg (Swedish)

English translation: Stuart K. Hine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYTKYpnRnAQ&list=RDaYTKYpnRnAQ&start_radio=1

Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable. ~Psalm 145:3

A Mighty Fortress

1

A mighty fortress is our God,

A bulwark never failing;

Our helper He, amid the flood

Of mortal ills prevailing;

For still our ancient foe

Doth seek to work us woe;

His craft and pow'r are great,

And, armed with cruel hate,

On earth is not his equal.

2

Did we in our own strength confide,

Our striving would be losing,

Were not the right man on our side,

The man of God's own choosing;

Dost ask who that may be?

Christ Jesus, it is He!

Lord Sabaoth His name,

From age to age the same,

And He must win the battle.

3

And tho' this world, with demons filled,

Should threaten to undo us,

We will not fear, for God hath willed

His truth to triumph through us;

The prince of darkness grim--

We tremble not for him;

His rage we can endure, 

For lo, his doom is sure;

One little word shall fell him!

Martin Luther

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XUYZoguhEQ

Matthew 12:8 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day.

Mark 2:28 Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.

Luke 6:5 And he said unto them, That the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.

I Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.

Deuteronomy 33:27 The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms; and he shall trust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them.

II Samuel 22:2 And he said, The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer.

Psalm 20:7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; but we will remember the name of the Lord our God. 

Psalm 46:1-3 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof.

Ephesians 5:18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit.

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.

Night, with Ebon Pinion

1

Night with ebon pinion*

Brooded o'er the vale;

All around was silent,

Save the night wind's wail,

When Christ, the man of sorrows,

In tears and sweat as blood,

Prostrate in the garden,

Raised his voice to God.

2

Smitten for offenses 

Which were not his own,

He for our transgressions

Had to weep alone;

No friend with words to comfort,

Nor hand to help was there;

When the meek and lowly

Humbly bowed in prayer:

3

Abba, Father, Father,

If indeed it may,

Let this cup of anguish

Pass from me, I pray;

Yet if it must be suffered

By me, thine only son,

Abba, Father, Father,

Let thy will be done.

L. H. Jameson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nog651DHLvI&list=RDNog651DHLvI&start_radio=1

Luke 22

39 And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him. 40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. 41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. 43 And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him. 44 And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

*Ebon: dark brown or black in color; ebony.

*Pinion: the outer part of a bird's wing including the flight feathers.

When My Love to Christ Grows Weak

 1  

When my love to Christ grows weak,  

When for deeper faith I seek,  

Then in thought I go to thee,  

Garden of Gethsemane.  

2  

There I walk amid the shades,  

While the ling'ring twilight fades,  

See that suff'ring, friendless one,  

Weeping, praying there alone.  

3  

When my love for man grows weak,  

When for stronger faith I seek,  

Hill of Calvary, I go  

To thy scenes of fear and woe.  

4  

There behold His agony,  

Suffered on the bitter tree;  

See His anguish, see His faith,  

Love triumphant still in death.  

5  

Then to life I turn again,  

Learning all the worth of pain,  

Learning all the might that lies  

In a full self-sacrifice.

   

Author: John Reynell Wreford   

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxi0iuoa5fc&list=RDpxi0iuoa5fc&start_radio=1

Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then I am strong. ~II Corinthians 12:10

Luke 22:39 And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him. 40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. 41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. 43 And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him. 44 And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.    

Luke 23:33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him... 34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.

Jesus, Hold My Hand

1

As I travel through this pilgrim land

There is a friend who walks with me

Leads me safely thru the sinking sand

It is the Christ of Calvary

This would be my pray'r, dear Lord, each day

To help me do the best I can

For I need Thy light to guide me day and night

Blessed Jesus, hold my hand

2

Let me travel in the light divine

That I may see the blessed way;

Keep me that I may be wholly thine

And sing redemption's son some day;

I will be a soldier brave and true

And ever firmly take a stand,

As I onward go and daily meet the for,

Blessed Jesus, hold my hand.

3

When I wander thru the valley dim

Toward the setting of the sun,

Lead me safely to a land of rest

If I a crown of life have won;

I have put my faith in thee, dear Lord,

That I may reach the golden strand

There's no other friend on whom I can depend,

Blessed Jesus, hold my hand.

REFRAIN

Jesus, hold my hand

I need Thee every hour

Through this pilgrim land

Protect me by Thy power

Hear my feeble plea,

O Lord, look down on me,

When I kneel in pray'r I hope to meet you there

Blessed Jesus, hold my hand.

Albert E. Brumley

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Do1NUSPdgaM&list=RDDo1NUSPdgaM&start_radio=1

Isaiah 41:13

For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.

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.

Luke 23:33

And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.

Job 6:2-4

Oh that my grief were throughly weighed, and my calamity laid in the balances together! For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea: therefore my words are swallowed up.

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.

2 Timothy 2:3

Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 6:12

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

James 1:12

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

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.

Psalm 23:4

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

If We Never Meet Again

1

Soon we’ll come to the end of life’s journey

And perhaps we’ll never meet anymore

Till we gather in heaven’s bright city

Far away on that beautiful shore

2

O so often we are parted with sorrow

Benedictions often quicken our pain

But we never shall sorrow in heaven

God be with you till we meet again

3

O they say we shall meet by the river

Where no storm clouds ever darken the sky

And they say we'll be happy in heaven

In the wonderful sweet by and by

REFRAIN

If we never meet again this side of heaven

As we struggle through this world and its strife

There’s another meeting place somewhere in heaven

By the side of the river of life

Where the charming roses bloom forever

And where separations come no more

If we never meet again this side of heaven

I will meet you on that beautiful shore

Lyrics: Albert Brumley

This is another song with an alto lead (I can hear you, Cleffie).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bu34xlZt4-4&list=RDbu34xlZt4-4&start_radio=1

Revelation 21:3-4

And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

A Beautiful Prayer

 1  

In the Bible we read of a beautiful prayer,  

A prayer sent to heaven above;  

It was prayed by a heart that was laden with care,  

And filled with such wonderful love.  

2  

You can catch the sad tone of His voice as he said,  

"Thy will not my own must be done;"  

As a lamb to the slaughter He soon must be led  

To die as the Crucified One.   

3  

As he prayed there alone in such deep agony,  

It was a most beautiful prayer;  

Just to think His great heart was all broken for me,  

That He my great sorrow must share. 

Refrain:  

When the Savior was praying,  

In the garden of Gethsemane,  

He said, "loving Father,  

If you will, let this cup pass from me;"  

I know He was thinking  

Of the anguish death would bring to His own,  

How deep was His sorrow,  

When Jesus was praying alone.

    

Author: Luther G. Presley (1887–1974)   

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXqg7xNY1lQ&list=RDEMOqv1okK_8NEocukl0biy5g&start_radio=1&rv=2TT1FmJkjEU

This song has an alto lead on the refrain, which I always hear in my grandmother's voice.

 Matthew 26:36 Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder… 39 And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.

Hide Me, Rock of Ages

1

O thou blessed rock of ages (Rock of Ages I am)

Trusting now dear Lord in thee (Dear Lord, in thee I’m trusting)

Keep me till my journey's ended (Journey’s ended, keep me)

Till thy blessed face I see

2

Keep me when the storm clouds gather (storm clouds gather, keep me)

Till the sun comes shining thru (comes shining thru the shadows)

Keep me till my work is over (work is over, keep me)

Till I bid this world adieu.

3

When my journey is completed (is completed, Savior)

And there's no more work to do (no work to do, O blessed)

Savior guide my weary spirit (weary spirit to that)

Happy land beyond the blue.

REFRAIN:

Hide me, O blest Rock of Ages (Ages, Rock of Ages, hide me)

Till Thy blessed face I see (Thy face I see in glory)

When the storm around me rages (Round me rages, blessed)

Rock of Ages, hide thou me

Author: Brantley C. George

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ntf00-rpH8&list=RD0ntf00-rpH8&start_radio=1

When I was growing up I attended a little country church in Watervliet, Michigan. It was a small congregation, but filled with good singers. There was one man in our congregation who had the deepest bass voice I've ever heard. A lot of the songs in our songbooks featured either an alto or bass "lead" on the refrain. This song was one of them. Every time I hear it, I think of Chet Linville.

For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me. ~Psalm 31:3

* * *

The phrase "Rock of Ages" does not appear in the Bible, although there are many instances in scripture that use the word "rock" to describe God and Jesus. The concept of being hidden in the rock brings to mind this passage from Exodus 33 --

17 And the Lord said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name. 18 And he said, I beseech thee, shew me thy glory. 19 And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the Lord before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy. 20 And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live. 21 And the Lord said, Behold, there is a place by me, and thou shalt stand upon a rock: 22 And it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a clift of the rock, and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by: 23 And I will take away mine hand, and thou shalt see my back parts: but my face shall not be seen.

We'll Work Till Jesus Comes

 

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O land of rest, for thee I sigh!

When will the moment come

When I shall lay my armor by

And dwell in peace at home?

2 

To Jesus Christ I fled for rest;

He bade me cease to roam,

And lean for comfort on His breast

Till He conducts me home.

3 

I sought at once my Savior's side, 

No more my steps shall roam;

With Him I'll brave death's chilling tide,

And reach  my heav'nly home.

Chorus:

We'll work till Jesus comes,

We'll work till Jesus comes,

We'll work till Jesus comes,

And we'll be gathered home.

Author: Elizabeth Mills

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Nearer, My God, to Thee

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Nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee!

E'en though it be a cross that raiseth me,

still all my song shall be,

nearer, my God, to thee;

nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee!

2 

Though like the wanderer, the sun gone down,

darkness be over me, my rest a stone;

yet in my dreams I'd be

nearer, my God, to thee;

nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee!

3 

There let the way appear, steps unto heaven;

all that thou sendest me, in mercy given;

angels to beckon me

nearer, my God, to thee;

nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee!

4 

Then, with my waking thoughts bright with thy praise,

out of my stony griefs Bethel I'll raise;

so by my woes to be

nearer, my God, to thee;

nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee!

5 

Or if, on joyful wing cleaving the sky,

sun, moon, and stars forgot, upward I fly,

still all my song shall be,

nearer, my God, to thee;

nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee!

Author: Sarah Flower Adams

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Genesis 28

1 And Isaac called Jacob, and blessed him, and charged him, and said unto him, Thou shalt not take a wife of the daughters of Canaan. 2 Arise, go to Padanaram, to the house of Bethuel thy mother's father; and take thee a wife from thence of the daughers of Laban thy mother's brother. 3 And God Almighty bless thee, and make thee fruitful, and multiply thee, that thou mayest be a multitude of people; 4 And give thee the blessing of Abraham, to thee, and to thy seed with thee; that thou mayest inherit the land wherein thou art a stranger, which God gave unto Abraham. 5 And Isaac sent away Jacob: and he went to Padanaram unto Laban, son of Bethuel the Syrian, the brother of Rebekah, Jacob's and Esau's mother. 

6 When Esau saw that Isaac had blessed Jacob, and sent him away to Padanaram, to take him a wife from thence; and that as he blessed him he gave him a charge, saying, Thou shalt not take a wife of the daughers of Canaan; 7 And that Jacob obeyed his father and his mother, and was gone to Padanaram; 8 And Esau seeing that the daughters of Canaan pleased not Isaac his father; 9 Then went Esau unto Ishmael, and took unto the wives which he had Mahalath the daughter of Ishmael Abraham's son, the sister of Nebajoth, to be his wife. 

10 And Jacob went out from Beersheba, and went toward Haran. 11 And he lighted upon a certain place, and tarried there all night, because the sun was set; and he took of the stones of that place, and put them for his pillows, and lay down in that place to sleep. 12 And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it. 13 And, behold, the Lord stood above it, and said, I am the Lord God of Abraham thy father, and the God of Isaac: the land whereon thou liest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed; 14 And thy seed shall be as the dust of the earth, and thou shalt spread abroad to the west, and to the east, and to the north, and to the south: and in thee and in thy seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed. 15 And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of.

16 And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the Lord is in this place; and I knew it not. 17 And he was afraid, and said, How dreadful is this place! this is none other but the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven. 

18 And Jacob rose up early in the morning, and took the stone that he had put for his pillows, and set it up for a pillar, and poured oil upon the top of it. 19 And he called the name of that place Bethel: but the name of that city was called Luz at the first. 

20 And Jacob vowed a vow, saying, If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and raiment to put on, 21 So that I come again to my father's house in peace; then shall the Lord be my God: 22 And this stone, which I have set for a pillar, shall be God's house: and of all that thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto thee.

 

Take Time to Be Holy

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Take time to be holy, speak oft with thy Lord;

Abide in Him always, and feed on His Word.

Make friends of God’s children, help those who are weak,

Forgetting in nothing His blessing to seek.

2

Take time to be holy, the world rushes on;

Spend much time in secret, with Jesus alone.

By looking to Jesus, like Him thou shalt be;

Thy friends in thy conduct His likeness shall see.

3

Take time to be holy, let Him be thy Guide;

And run not before Him, whatever betide.

In joy or in sorrow, still follow the Lord,

And, looking to Jesus, still trust in His Word.

4

Take time to be holy, be calm in thy soul,

Each thought and each motive beneath His control.

Thus led by His Spirit to fountains of love,

Thou soon shalt be fitted for service above.

Author: William D. Longstaff

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TAKE TIME TO BE HOLY

Leviticus 20:7-8

Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy: for I am the Lord your God. And ye shall keep my statutes, and do them: I am the Lord which sanctify you.

HELP THOSE WHO ARE WEAK

1 Thessalonians 5

14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. 15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. 16 Rejoice evermore. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

FEED ON HIS WORD

Matthew 4:4

But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

SPEND MUCH TIME IN SECRET

Matthew 6:6

But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

BY LOOKING TO JESUS LIKE HIM THOU SHALT BE

2 Corinthians 3:18

But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

BE CALM...BENEATH HIS CONTROL

Isaiah 26:3

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.