Poems of Comfort and Worship

"Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless AFTERWARD it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them that are exercised thereby" (Hebrews 12:11).

"He doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men" (Lamentations 3:33).

“That He might prove thee, to do thee good at thy latter end" (Deuteronomy 8:16).

The AFTERWARD TIME is a wonderful time,

A time of rejoicing and gain;

A time for enjoying the fruit of the trial,

The fruit, which shall ever remain.

Look on, precious one, to the AFTERWARD TIME,

Forgetting the things that are past,

For God is preparing a blessing for you,

The trial will not always last.

God fashions and molds for the AFTERWARD TIME,

'Tis the latter end He's looking to,

When out of the bounty and love of His heart,

He may double His blessings to you.

Beloved, "The Lord doth not willingly grieve,"

Nor afflict any one of His own,

For 'tis "Whom the Lord loveth, He chasteneth," sore,

Still His pity and mercy are shown.

When God in His wisdom the chastening sends,

He has but one purpose in view,

And that is to shower more than ever before

His manifold mercies on you.

There is, precious one, a bright AFTERWARD TIME,

His compassions each morning are new.

In wisdom and mercy, and infinite love,

He is laying up blessings for you.

The Lord looks ahead to this AFTERWARD TIME,

The time of rich blessing and gain;

When it proves "for our profit'' the trial was sent,

May it never be suffered in vain!

May we look on, too, in the midst of the trial,

To the glorious AFTERWARD TIME,

When God in His grace, double blessings bestows,

With joy and rejoicing sublime.

"Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy" (James 5:11).

"The Lord blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning" (Job 42:12).

"Make us glad according to the days wherein Thou hast afflicted us" (Psalm 90:15).

As Thy Days, So Shall Thy Strength Be

"As thy days, so shall thy strength be" (Deuteronomy 33:25).

"The Lord is my strength and song, and He is become my salvation" (Exodus 15:2).

"The Lord will give strength unto His people" (Psalm 29:11).

"Thy God hath COMMANDED thy strength" (Psalm 68:28).

"I was strengthened as the hand of the Lord my God was upon me" (Ezra 7:28).

"As thy days, so shall thy strength be,"

Is His promise sure and true;

Strength for every day arising,

Strength He sendeth just for you.

Not tomorrow's strength is given,

Yesterday's is past and gone:

But today's is just the measure,

For His child to rest upon.

"I will strengthen thee," God says it,

Strengthened by His mighty hand,

And in faithfulness, He giveth

Strength for every day He's planned.

For He knows our frame is weakness,

Knows each step along the way,

And He giveth, as 'tis needed,

Strength to us for every day.

For we read "God hath commanded"

Strength to be sent forth for thee,

May we trust and rest upon it,

Claim His promise, full and free.

Grace and strength He freely giveth,

And reneweth day by day;

Wisdom, mercies, lovingkindness,

All are with us on the way.

Help us, Lord, to rest upon Thee,

Proving thus Thy strength so free,

When we're weak, Thou art sufficient,

To supply abundantly.

May we trust Thee, then, more fully,

And believe Thy faithful Word,

And in quiet acquiescence,

Prove the promise of the Lord.

"The Lord is the strength of my life" (Psalm 27:1).

"I will strengthen thee" (Isaiah 41:10).

"They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength" (Isaiah 40:31).

"To them that have no might, He increaseth strength" (Isaiah 40:29).

"O Lord, my strength, and my fortress, and my refuge in the day of affliction" (Jeremiah 16:19).

Bearing His Reproach

"Because for Thy sake I have borne reproach" (Psalm 69:7).

"The reproaches of them that reproached Thee are fallen upon Me" (Psalm 69:9).

"Mine enemies reproach Me all the day" (Psalm 102:8).

"Reproach hath broken my heart" (Psalm 69:20).

"They (the apostles) rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His name" (Acts 5:41).

"By faith Moses—esteemed the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt" (Hebrews 11:24-26).

"If ye be reproached for the Name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you" (1 Peter 4:14).

"Let us go forth therefore unto Him without the camp, BEARING HIS REPROACH" (Hebrews 13:13).

Are you bearing reproach for your Savior?

Are you gathered alone to His name?

Have you taken His place of rejection?

Are you sharing His suffering and shame?

His Name, though despised and rejected,

Is a Name that we honor and love,

For JESUS, disowned by man's hatred,

Is highly exalted above.

The apostles rejoiced and were happy,

When suffering shame for His Name,

They counted it joy to be worthy

To share in His suffering and shame.

And Moses, by faith, forsook Egypt,

Refusing its treasures and fame,

Chose rather to suffer affliction

And bear the reproach of His Name.

If ye be reproached for your Savior,

The Scripture says "Happy are ye,"

The Spirit of God and of glory

Is resting in blessing on thee.

O think of the anguish HE suffered,

These words of His own lips did impart;

"Mine enemies daily reproach Me"—

"Reproach, it hath broken My heart!"

Dread not the reproach that men offer,

Fear not their revilings and shame,

For Jesus is with you to comfort,

He knows, for He's suffered the same.

So, if His reproach you are feeling,

When following Jesus as Lord,

The path will grow sweeter and brighter,

And bring an eternal reward.

"Fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings" (Isaiah 51:7).

"I, even I, am He that comforteth you" (Isaiah 51:12).

Between the Circumstances and Me

"And the angel of God, which went before the camp of Israel, removed and went behind them; and the pillar of the cloud went from before their face, and stood behind them: And it came BETWEEN the camp of the Egyptians and the camp of Israel; and it was a cloud and darkness to them, but it gave light by night to these: so that one came not near the other all the night" (Exodus 14:19-20).

Between the circumstance and me

A Father's loving hand

Is working all things for my good—

All moves at His command.

Between the circumstance and me

A Father's loving heart

Knows all the problems of the path,

And bears a Father's part.

Between the circumstance and me

A Father's holy will

Is over-ruling everything

With wisdom and with skill.

Behold the Savior on the cross,

In deepest agony,

Who suffered to atone for sin,

In love for you and me.

The love that held Him to that cross

To suffer and to die,

That love remains the same today,

And hears His people's cry.

The power that raised Him from the dead,

That resurrection power,

Is working for His people's good,

Each moment and each hour.

O why be burdened then with care?

The love that set thee free,

Such love is evermore between

The circumstance and thee.

And when above the circumstance,

We see God's hand and ways,

It comfort, peace and blessing gives,

And cause for endless praise.

"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" (Romans 8:28).

But for a Moment

"For our light affliction, which is BUT FOR A MOMENT, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory" (2 Corinthians 4:17).

"Now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: Whom having not seen, ye love" (1 Peter 1:6-8).

"But for a moment," the trial,

Only a moment 'twill last

Soon in the glory with Jesus,

Each trial and sorrow past.

"Now for a season," if need be,

Temptation, heaviness, pain,

Proving thy faith most precious,

Gleaning eternal gain.

Faith in a Father's wisdom,

Faith in His heart of love,

Faith through the worst affliction,

Faith that looks up above.

Faith that will stand His testing,

Though it be tried with fire,

Trusting His love and goodness—

This is His heart's desire.

Testing is just for a season,

Later its purpose is known,

After the trial comes blessing.

After the cross comes the crown.

"There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but GOD IS FAITHFUL, Who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it" (1 Corinthians 10:13).

"It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn Thy statutes" (Psalm 119:71).

"Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now I have kept Thy Word" (Psalm 119:67).

Call … I Will Answer

"Call unto Me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not" (Jeremiah 33:3).

"Call upon Me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify Me" (Psalm 50:15).

"And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear" (Isaiah 65:24).

"Your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask Him" (Matthew 6:8).

In God's own precious Word we find

This promise unto all;

He'll answer when they turn to Him

And on His Name will call.

His Word is just to rest in Him,

And trust His love so free;

To cast on Him your every care,

"Call,—I will answer thee."

In trial or perplexity,

In trouble or distress,

If on your Father you but call,

He will your pathway bless.

Are burdens more than you can bear?

Then is the time to call,

The One who knows your every care,

Will hear and answer all.

God asks His child to call on Him,

When troubles sore assail;

"I will deliver," is His Word,

His promise cannot fail.

The One who watches over you,

Who notes the sparrow's fall,

His ear is open to your prayer,

To hear you when you call.

And e'en before you call on Him,

He knows your every need,

He promises to hear your call,

And answer you indeed.

Then bring to Him in simple prayer,

Petitions large or small,

He'll show thee great and mighty things,

And answer when you call.

"They called upon the Lord, and He answered them" (Psalm 99:6).

"Thou shalt call, and the Lord shall answer" (Isaiah 58:9).

"He shall call upon Me, and I WILL ANSWER HIM: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him" (Psalm 91:15).

Careful for Nothing

"Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:6-7).

"Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you" (1 Peter 5:7).

"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusteth in Thee" (Isaiah 26:3).

"Careful for nothing"—'tis the Shepherd's voice,

"Be of good cheer," "forevermore rejoice,"

Precious the truth this message doth impart,

Comforts, encourages, and cheers the heart.

"Careful for nothing"—wondrous love is shown,

In His desire expressed thus for His own;

Seeking to give them through life's pathway here

Freedom from worry, care, or doubt, or fear.

"Careful for nothing" —for His love would share

Every perplexity and every care;

"In everything," whate'er the problem be,

“Let your requests be made known" unto Me.

Bringing thy burden then in simple prayer,

Commit it all unto a Father's care;

Trusting His love, from doubt and worry cease,

For He desires to give thee perfect peace.

Peace, rest, and joy, He giveth day by day,

His perfect peace, which nought can take away:

Peace, that the world can never understand,

Peace, that comes only from a Father's hand.

What richer portion could one ever find,

Than perfect peace of heart, and rest of mind?

And 'tis His promise, He will safely keep

Throughout life's pathway, every single sheep.

"Careful for nothing," to be then content,

All He allows is for thy blessing sent;

"In everything give thanks" unto the Lord—

"All will work out for good." it is His Word.

"Careful for nothing," what is there to fear

Since He has promised to be ever near?

"Careful for nothing," what-so-e'er betide,

Peace is thy portion, with Him at thy side.

"I would have you without carefulness" (1 Corinthians 7:32).

"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" (John 14:27).

Come Ye Apart

"Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest awhile" (Mark 6:31).

"Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28).

"Come ye apart, and rest awhile"

This is the Shepherd's voice;

"Come unto Me," ye weary souls,

And let your heart rejoice.

Oh! how our loving Shepherd knows

Our need of peace and rest;

And how we need the quietness,

Of leaning on His breast.

And to His own, He often says

"Come ye apart," not go,

For He would have us with Himself,

His presence, we would know.

"Come ye apart" from all around,

Ye weary and distressed,

"Come unto Me," the Savior says,

"And I will give you rest."

Alone with Him gives quietness,

Alone with Him gives peace,

Gives strength, and joy, and happiness,

The fears and worries cease.

The Shepherd leads to pastures green,

He leads to waters still,

"He satisfies the longing soul,"

With joy the heart doth fill.

Then may we value more and more,

These times with Thee apart,

When Thou dost to our souls reveal,

Thy wise and loving heart.

A foretaste of the joys to come,

When we shall dwell with Thee,

What joys will satisfy the heart,

Throughout eternity.

"In quietness and in confidence shall be your strength" (Isaiah 30:15).

"He leadeth me beside the still waters" (Psalm 23:2).

"He satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness" (Psalm 107:9).

Comfort

"Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, THE FATHER OF MERCIES, AND THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT; WHO COMFORTETH US in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are COMFORTED OF GOD" (2 Corinthians 1:3-4).

The Everlasting Arms

"The eternal God is thy Refuge, and underneath are THE EVERLASTING ARMS" (Deuteronomy 33:27).

"When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee” (Isaiah 43:2).

Those mighty everlasting arms,

Invisible, but real,

How wonderful when resting there,

The grace and strength we feel!

When leaning on those mighty arms,

Beneath His shelt'ring wing,

There's comfort and abiding peace,

My heart doth gladly sing.

Though troubles may like billows rise,

And clouds obscure our view,

But resting on those mighty arms,

The Lord will see us through.

We are all weakness in ourselves,

We have no power to claim,

The peace and vict'ry only come,

By trusting Jesus Name.

The Name of Him who died for us,

His Name speaks peace and love,

And Jesus only can console,

And lead our thoughts above,

To where the many mansions are,

That He himself prepared,

And He will come to take us there,

His glories with us shared.

Oh! teach our hearts to firmly rest

Upon those mighty arms,

Though trials come, our faith to test,

With Thee we feel no harm;

Though Satan seek to buffet sore,

The soul that clings to Thee,

And leans upon those mighty arms,

Is sheltered, safe and free.

Those wondrous everlasting arms,

Oh! how we praise Thy grace!

That made provision for our needs,

That helps in every case.

Thou hast not put us in this scene

To wander here alone,

But Thou didst meet our every need,

And for our sins atone.

And from the glory, Thou dost seek

To win our hearts to Thee,

To find our comfort in Thy love,

Thy grace and strength so free.

Just meditating of Thy love,

And all Thy wondrous ways,

Which lead our hearts to worship,

And our lips to songs of praise.

Oh! may we value more and more

Those everlasting arms,

Where we may flee for safety,

When the tempter would alarm,

And may we find our refuge,

'Neath the shelter of Thy wing,

And find in Thee our pleasure,

And the joy Thy love doth bring.

The Father Seeketh Worshippers

"Exalt ye the Lord our God, and worship at His footstool" (Psalm 99:5).

"But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship Him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth" (John 4:23-24).

"We ... worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh" (Philippians 3:3).

The Father seeketh worshippers,

His praises to impart,

And to and fro throughout the earth,

He searches every heart.

It is our hearts, the Savior wants,

Affections, and our praise;

The fruit and worship of our lips,

By singing e'er His ways.

His heart of love, would have His own

Responding to His love,

By gathering around Himself,

And praising Him above.

"Sweet is thy voice," the Savior says

To His beloved bride,

Who thus responds to worship Him,

And owns the Lamb Who died.

What peace and satisfaction comes

From worshipping the Lord!

From praising and remembering Him,

According to His Word.

From knowing all our sins forgiven,

Our conscience now is free,

For Jesus paid the debt we owed,

On Calv'ry's cruel tree.

Oh! He is worthy of thy love,

He's worthy of thy praise;

And every knee shall bow to Him,

In coming future days.

But precious 'tis, to own Him now,

The Lamb for us once slain,

Responding to His heart of love,

And worship in His Name.

Oh! thank Him then, remember Him,

And worship at His feet,

Give Him the homage that's His due,

The praises that are meet.

May the thanksgivings of our heart,

Our praises e'er ascend

To God the Father, through the blood

Of Christ, the sinner's Friend.

"My son, give Me thine heart" (Proverbs 23:26).

'Worship God" (Revelation 22:9).

"The Lord looketh on the heart" (1 Samuel 16:7).

"For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward Him" (2 Chronicles 16:9).

'We will remember Thy love" (Song of Solomon 1:4).

The Father's Heart

"God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved" (John 3:17).

"And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Savior of the world" (1 John 4:14).

"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" (John 3:16).

"Jesus said ... For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of Him that sent Me" (John 6:35, 38).

O the wonderful love of the Father's heart!

That would send His Beloved Son,

To this world of hatred, and sin, and strife,

To redeem guilty sinners undone.

It was fathomless love, unspeakable,

That would so move the Father's heart,

That His only begotten Son He sent,

To take the poor sinner's part.

For we were afar off, straying, lost,

But in mercy, God sent His Son,

Has this marvelous gift of the Father's love

Your heart and affections won?

We were lost, we were rebels, gone far from God,

But Jesus for us did die;

Bore our sins on the cross, paid our debt with His blood,

To the Father, we're now brought nigh.

And Jesus so willingly left the throne.

So willingly went to the cross,

For though He was rich, for our sakes became poor,

To redeem our poor souls from loss.

It was love, matchless love held Him on the cross,

'Till for sin He did fully atone:

The nails could never have held Him there,

But 'twas love, wondrous love alone.

Yes, Jesus was willing to take our place,

He was willing to bear our sin,

This holy, spotless Lamb of God

Paid our debt, our poor hearts to win.

The way back to God is open now,

For all who receive His Son,

For all who accept Him as Savior now,

And acknowledge the work He has done.

Through ages to come, in the Father's house,

He will riches of grace impart,

But we never will fathom or comprehend,

The love of the Father's heart.

"For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that ye through His poverty might be rich" (2 Corinthians 8:9).

"Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God" (1 John 3:1).

"Truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ" (1 John 1:3).

A Garden Enclosed

"A GARDEN INCLOSED is my sister, my spouse; a spring shut up, a fountain sealed" (Song of Solomon 4:12).

"Awake, O north wind; and come thou south; blow upon My garden, that the spices thereof may flow out. Let my Beloved come into His garden, and eat His pleasant fruits" (Song of Solomon 4:16).

"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance" (Galatians 5:22-23).

"All my springs are in Thee" (Psalm 87:7).

Has the Lord called you out, just apart to Himself?

Shut up to His presence alone?

In a garden enclosed, you may bear precious fruit,

Which only to His eye is known.

The fruits of the Spirit, so precious to Him,

Need not active life to be known,

But in quietness, restfulness, patience, and peace,

These fruits in His presence are grown.

The love and the gentleness, goodness, joy, faith,

Which come from His great heart of love,

Can only be known, when we're resting in Him,

Occupied with the One up above.

The peace and longsuffering, temperance too,

The meekness, expressed by our Lord,

Were all shown in Jesus, when here upon earth

He walked as a man before God.

He has gone back to glory, where He's seated now,

At the Father's right hand, up above,

As our High Priest and Advocate, He intercedes,

And pleads for His own—matchless love!

Up there in the glory, He lives for us now,

The Lamb, who to this world once came;

And seeks by His spirit, to work in His own,

To bear fruit for His precious Name.

In a garden enclosed, just shut up with Himself,

Is the place for these graces to grow;

Where we're watered by rivers, and streams of His love,

And His presence continually know.

Thus, into His image, God fashions and molds,

He will finish the work He's begun,

Of transforming souls in communion with Him,

To the likeness of His blessed Son.

"For whom He did foreknow, He also did predestinate to be conformed to THE IMAGE OF HIS SON" (Romans 8:29).

“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” (2 Corinthians 3:18).

“As we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear THE IMAGE OF THE HEAVENLY" (1 Corinthians 15:49).

Gladness Out of Affliction

"Make us glad according to the days wherein Thou hast afflicted us" (Psalm 90:15).

"He doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men" (Lamentations 3:33).

"I know, O Lord, that Thy judgments are right, and that Thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me" (Psalm 119:75).

"He hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; neither hath He hid His face from him; but when he cried unto Him, He heard" (Psalm 22:24).

Can gladness come out of affliction?

Can joy out of sorrow be born?

And after a night of bereavement,

Can happiness come in the morn?

God's presence is found in affliction,

He's ready to answer the cry,

To banish the fears and the doubtings,

With "Be of good cheer, it is I."

His love for His child is unchanging,

Although it seem veiled in a cloud;

'Tis only with purpose of blessing,

Affliction is ever allowed.

God's instrument oft is affliction,

For molding and training His own,

But all through the trial and testing

His love and His mercy are shown.

Continue to trust through the trial,

To murmur not, nor be dismayed;

The Lord will not leave nor forsake thee,

He comforts with "Be not afraid."

God holdeth the key to affliction,

The end from beginning is known,

'Tis not that He willingly sends it,

But in faithfulness unto His own.

Affliction is "But for a moment,"

But after its purpose is wrought,

The blessing will go on forever,

The fruit that the trial has brought.

Yes, gladness can come through affliction,

And joy out of sorrow is born,

The night may be heavy with weeping,

But happiness comes in the morn.

"Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all" (Psalm 34:19).

"Our light affliction, which is but for a moment" (2 Corinthians 4:17).

God Is for Us

"THUS SAITH THE Lord GOD ... .BEHOLD, I AM FOR YOU" (Ezekiel 36:7, 9).

"If God be FOR US, who can be against us?" (Romans 8:31).

"For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God FOR US" (Hebrews 9:24).

"When I cry unto Thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for GOD IS FOR ME" (Psalm 56:9).

"The Lord is FOR ME; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? The Lord taketh my part with them that help me" (Psalm 118:6-7).

"CHRIST ALSO HATH LOVED US, AND HATH GIVEN HIMSELF FOR US" (Ephesians 5:2).

God, who stretched forth the heavens,

Who the earth's foundation laid,

God is for us, for His people,

Should my heart then be afraid?

God is for us, who in mercy

Sent His well beloved Son,

To redeem our souls on Calv'ry,

And the work has all been done.

God is for us, O how wondrous!

He is for me, this I know:

He will take my hand and lead me

In the way that I should go.

And when Satan, the deceiver,

Seeks to tempt my rebel heart,

Christ is ready to deliver,

He is there, to take my part.

Christ has overcome the tempter,

He has vanquished every foe,

And on high He's interceding

For His own, He loveth so.

Christ is for us, He is touched with

Our infirmities and pain,

And our sufferings are measured

In the light of heaven's gain.

He assures, and reassures us,

He is for us, and He cares,

He desires our greatest blessing,

And our worship, and our prayers.

He is for us, He's redeemed us,

He is ever by our side,

He desires the sweet communion

Of His precious blood-bought bride.

O to trust Him then more fully!

In His loving heart to rest;

For the Lord who liveth for us,

Ever gives His own the best.

"Casting all your care upon Him; for it matters to Him about you" (1 Peter 5:7 another translation).

"The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me" (Hebrews 13:6).

"He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee" (Hebrews 13:5).

The Grace That Is in Christ Jesus

"Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus" (2 Timothy 2:1).

"For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that ye through His poverty might be rich" (2 Corinthians 8:9).

"Unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ" (Ephesians 4:7).

"He giveth MORE GRACE" (James 4:6).

“ABUNDANCE OF GRACE" (Romans 5:17).

"MY GRACE IS SUFFICIENT FOR THEE" (2 Corinthians 12:9).

The grace that is shown in Christ Jesus,

What marvelous grace there we see!

'Tis His grace forever abounding,

Availeth for you and for me.

'Twas grace brought Him down from the glory,

'Twas grace led Him on to the cross,

'Twas grace to say "Father forgive them,"

'Twas grace to redeem us from loss.

When we were afar off and guilty,

His great heart of love would bestow

Unmerited grace to the sinner,

To save him from hell and from woe.

'Tis His grace He offers His people,

"My grace is sufficient for thee,"

"He giveth more grace" as 'tis needed,

In measure abundant and free.

In days of distress, He exhorts us,

That we would in His grace "Be strong,"

For His grace can conquer each trial,

If we unto Jesus belong.

His grace, and His love, how we need it!

To bear the reproach and the shame;

To meekly endure for our Savior,

And not to dishonor His Name.

Lord, grant us this grace in abundance,

And keep our eyes fixed upon Thee,

That we may extend unto others,

Thy grace, so abounding and free.

And help us by "looking to Jesus,"

That we would in His grace "be strong,"

For Thy blood has bought and redeemed us,

And we unto Jesus belong.

"Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ" (Ephesians 1:2).

"That in the ages to come He might show THE EXCEEDING RICHES OF HIS GRACE in His kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast" (Ephesians 2:7-9).

Happy New Year

"His compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is Thy faithfulness. The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in Him" (Lam. 3:22-24).

Throughout the New Year, and each step of the way,

May Christ be your portion, your joy and your stay.

With God's precious precepts your daily delight

To lead and encourage in paths that are right.

"The Lord is my Shepherd," how precious the word!

He'll lead in green pastures, His promise is heard.

"Beside the still waters"—what comfort and rest!

What peace there is found upon Jesus' breast.

His "goodness and mercy," each day may you prove,

His comforting presence, His infinite love!

With richest compassions, each morning anew,

May multiplied mercies be showered on you!

"My cup runneth over," His grace so abounds,

That fullest enjoyment in Jesus is found.

"The Lord is my portion," this may your soul say,

And you will be happy each step of the way.

"The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance, and of my cup" (Psalm 16:5).

"The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters" (Psalm 23:1-2).

"My cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life" (Psalm 23:5-6).

He Careth For You

"Casting all your care upon Him; for HE CARETH FOR YOU" (1 Peter 5:7).

"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee" (Psalms 55:22).

Cast all your care upon Jesus,

Who ever careth for you,

He will sustain and uphold you,

He will be faithful and true.

Jesus, our blessed Redeemer,

Jesus, our Shepherd and Guide,

Ever will bear all your burdens,

Ever will stay by your side.

Jesus knows all of your problems,

Knows all our trial and care,

He's ever ready to help us,

Ready to answer our prayer.

Oh! what a comfort in trial,

Just to lean hard on this Friend,

Trust Him for grace and deliverance,

Learning on Him to depend.

Jesus wants you to be happy,

Wants you to have peace and rest;

Cast all your care then upon Him,

Lean on His strong, loving breast.

Careth? Oh yes! Jesus careth,

His own are dear to His heart;

All His beloved whom He died for,

They are to Him set apart.

Oh! how He cares for His people,

Guards them and keeps them alway,

Wants them to share in His glory,

All through eternity's day.

Make your requests then to Jesus,

Trusting His promise so true;

Roll on the Lord all your burden,

For He is caring for you.

"I would have you without carefulness" (1 Corinthians 7:32).

He Is Able

"What He had promised, He was able also to perform" (Romans 4:21).

"Able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think" (Ephesians 3:20).

"There is nothing too hard for Thee" (Jeremiah 32:17).

He is able, dear Christian, O fear not nor doubt,

Since thy Father who careth for thee,

Is exceedingly able to work all things out,

Whatsoever thy problem may be.

Are you tempted or tested, dear child of His love,

Let not dark circumstances alarm;

Just look up to that One in the Glory above,

Who is able His Word to perform.

O then trust Him completely, and rest in His Word,

Whatsoever the testing may be;

And remember, our faithful, omnipotent God

Can bless all of thy trials to thee.

Though foreboding the outlook, o'er difficult path,

On His limitless power you can count,

To give victory always, and foil Satan's wrath—

And all obstacles, He can surmount.

For His power that brought worlds into sway by His Word,

Opened deaf ears, caused blind eyes to see;

And the power that raised Jesus again from the dead—

'Tis that same power availeth for thee.

Gracious Father, increase our weak faith in Thy Word,

And forbid that we limit Thy power;

But with childlike simplicity rest in the Lord,

Simply trusting each moment and hour.

Ever grant us that stable, unwavering faith,

That relies on Thy promises sure;

For Thy love, we have proven, is stronger than death,

And Thy Word shall forever endure.

"And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, BELIEVING, ye shall receive" (Matthew 21:22).

"If ye shall ask anything IN MY NAME, I will do it" (John 14:14).

"Ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full" (John 16:24).

He Knoweth Our Frame

"FOR HE KNOWETH OUR FRAME; He remembereth that we are dust" (Psalm 103:14).

"Wherefore in all things it behoved Him to be made like unto His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of His people. For in that He Himself hath suffered being tempted, He is able to succour them that are tempted" (Hebrews 2:17-18).

"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. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need" (Hebrews 4:15-16).

He knoweth our frame, and He careth,

Our High Priest is pleading above,

He's willing and able to help us,

He's touched in His great heart of love.

He knoweth, and He hath compassion,

He's touched with our feeling of pain;

He knows, and is ready to succour,

Because He has suffered the same.

He tells us to come to Him boldly,

He's ready to e'er intercede;

To give us the grace that is needed,

And for our infirmities plead.

He knoweth our frame, yes, how restful!

To leave in His hands all our care;

To trust Him for grace and deliverance,

To tell Him about all in prayer.

And God has a purpose in suffering,

The Glory ahead is in view;

'Tis only in love He allows it,

Preparing a blessing for you.

Lord, grant us the grace to in patience,

Endure any suffering and pain,

That Thou in Thy wisdom alloweth,

To bring to our souls greater gain.

'Tis comforting e'er to remember,

Our High Priest, the Lord over all,

Is touched by our feeling of weakness,

And hastens to answer our call.

Then trust Him, my soul, and come boldly,

And tell Him each grief by the way;

For He will in mercy sustain you,

And grace He will give for the day.

“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us" (Romans 8:18).

“Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to Him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator" (1 Peter 4:19).

“My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me" (2 Corinthians 12:9).

He Tasted Death for Me

"Jesus...by the grace of God, should taste death for every man" (Hebrews 2:9).

"Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us, and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins" (1 John 4:10).

"The Son of God, who loved me, and gave Himself for me" (Galatians 2:20).

"God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8).

The Son of God a ransom came

Down from His throne on high,

Into this world of sin and shame

For us to bleed and die.

We read the Father sent the Son

To die, on Calv'ry's tree;

"He tasted death for every man,"

He tasted death for me.

The wrath that was my portion, Lord,

Was suffered all by Thee,

When tasting death for every man—

When tasting death for me.

"'Tis finished," all on Calv'ry's cross,

Redemption's work is done;

"No condemnation" evermore,

Through God's beloved Son.

O wondrous love and matchless grace

That sets the sinner free;

"The Son of God who loved me so—

He gave Himself for me."

May love like this unto Thine own

Our hearts and voices raise,

Unto the Father and the Son

Our everlasting praise.

"For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God" (1 Peter 3:18).

"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" (John 3:16).

"For He hath made Him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him" (2 Corinthians 5:21).

"For the wages of sin is death; but THE GIFT OF GOD IS ETERNAL LIFE through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23).

He Times Everything Right

"My times are in Thy hand" (Psalm 31:15).

"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven" (Ecclesiastes 3:1).

"Is there not an appointed time to man upon earth?" (Job 7:1).

"His days are determined, the number of his months are with Thee, Thou hast appointed his bounds that he cannot pass" (Job 14:5).

The Lord times every circumstance

That comes across our way,

To serve the purpose of His love,

To teach us day by day.

He times our joys and sorrows,

Every one is in His hand,

To work His matchless blessing,

In the pattern He has planned.

"There is a time for everything,"

His precious Word declares;

A time to sow, a time to reap,

A time to pluck up tares.

A time to act upon His Word,

A time to rest and wait;

Just leaving all things with the Lord,

Whose time is never late.

How precious that our times are ever

In our Father's hand,

Who knows and understands the way,

And has our pathway planned.

Our restless hearts would e'er make haste,

Devising our own way;

But better 'tis to wait on Him,

And hear what He would say.

He knows the path, He knows the way,

Beginning unto end;

Then can we not abide His time?

And trust this matchless Friend?

The Lord who counts my every step,

Who numbers every hair,

Knows every detail of my life,

And times them all with care.

Oh! blessed 'tis that Jesus knows

Each step along the way,

For He will take us by the hand,

And lead us every day.

"As for God, His way is perfect" (Psalm 18:30).

His Compassions Fail Not

"HIS COMPASSIONS FAIL NOT. They are new every morning: great is Thy faithfulness" (Lamentations 3:22-23).

"Thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth" (Psalm 86:15).

"The Lord is gracious, and full of compassion" (Psalm 145:8).

New every morning, those wondrous compassions,

Falt'ring not, failing not, fresh every day;

Rich and exhaustless, His goodness and mercies,

Boundless supplies for the whole pilgrim way.

Blessed Lord Jesus, we praise and adore Thee,

Worship and magnify Thy worthy Name,

For all Thy mercies and grace so abounding,

For all Thy goodness forever the same.

All through the past, we can see Thy compassions,

Daily we see them each morning anew,

Thus Thou hast promised fore'er to continue,

All through our life, Thy compassions to strew.

Limitless mercies forever abounding,

Grace and compassions each morning we see;

Bought by Him, loved by Him, never forgotten,

Kept by His goodness and mercy so free.

Oh! what a comfort it is when relying

On His compassions which never can fail;

What perfect peace it e'er gives to His people,

Trusting His mercies, whatever assail.

Lord, we would rest in Thy goodness unfailing,

Ever relying upon Thy great love;

Trust Thee each morning for Thy new compassions,

Until we meet Thee in Glory above.

"He, being full of compassion, forgave their iniquity" (Psalm 78:38).

"It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because HIS COMPASSIONS FAIL NOT" (Lamentations 3:22).

"He is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous" (Psalm 112:4).

Hold Fast

"HOLD FAST till I come" (Revelation 2:25).

"Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown" (Revelation 3:11).

"Be watchful, and strengthen the things that remain" (Revelation 3:2).

"For thou hast a little strength, and hast kept My Word, and hast not denied My Name" (Revelation 3:8).

The day is dark, and midnight is approaching,

But soon the dawn, and Christ will come again:

Oh! may we watch for Him, and e'er remember

His love for us, may it not speak in vain.

The church for which He died is in confusion,

Is split and scattered wide by failing men,

But still, God sees it only in perfection,

"There is one body," true, e'en now, as then.

And God is undisturbed by all this chaos,

His purposes He's working just the same;

And in this day of ruin and declension,

He's gathering a people for His Name.

As He looks down on all the vast profession,

He knows each heart that truly loves His name,

And in His sight, they precious are, and spotless,

Because their trust is placed in God's own Lamb.

In this last day, of weakness and declension,

When coldness and indifference abound,

May we "Hold Fast" to God's most precious precepts,

May we, with those that love His Name, be found.

Rememb'ring Him, as He in love requested,

"Remember Me, until I come again"

A simple service, yet with fullest meaning,

Oh! may our hearts respond in worship then.

And may our hearts beat true to Christ our Savior,

To keep His Word, and not deny His Name,

To take our place "Outside the camp" with Jesus,

Bear His reproach, His suffering and shame.

For though today, He is by man rejected,

The day is coming, when that Name we love,

Above all names is honored and exalted,

And we shall dwell with Him, in heaven above.

"Wherefore God also hath highly exalted Him, and given Him a Name which is above every name: That at the Name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father" (Philippians 2:9-11).

"Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another: and the Lord hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him for them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon His Name" (Malachi 3:16).

I Know Their Sorrows

"And the Lord said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people . . . for I know their sorrows; and I am come down to deliver them" (Exodus 3:7-8).

"Surely He hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows" (Isaiah 53:4).

"A Man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief" (Isaiah 53:3).

Jesus knows our sorrows,

Knows them every one,

And He will deliver

When God's will is done.

Yes, He knows the sorrow,

He allows it, too,

But He feels the suffering

That His child goes through.

Though in His great wisdom

Grief may needful be,

Still in His compassion

He will comfort thee.

And He comes to comfort

With this word of cheer:

"It is I, beloved,

Doubt not, neither fear."

Christ, "the Man of sorrows,"

Sees your sorrow, too,

And He will deliver,

For "He careth for you."

Yes, the Man of Sorrows,

Knows and shares your grief,

He alone can comfort,

He will give relief.

It is not His pleasure,

Willingly to grieve,

His beloved children

Who His love receive.

But the only purpose

Of His loving Hand,

Is for greater blessing

Than we understand.

To increase our knowledge

Of His heart of love,

To draw our affections

To the things above.

O to trust through sorrow,

Trust Him, and be still,

That His loving purpose

He may then fulfill.

"Though He cause grief, yet will He have compassion according to the multitude of His mercies. For He doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men" (Lamentations 3:32-33).

"I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor" (Psalm 140:12).

I Will Be With Thee: I Will Not Fail Thee

"I WILL BE WITH THEE: I WILL NOT FAIL THEE NOR FORSAKE THEE" (Joshua 1:5).

"Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest" (Joshua 1:9).

It is the Lord who speaks these words,

"I will be with thee," Child,

In mountain-top experiences,

Or in the desert wild:

"I will not fail thee, nor forsake,"

His love would tell His own,

And every moment of the way,

His presence He makes known.

"I will be with thee," "Peace, be still,"

The waves and billows cease,

"I will be with thee," Oh! what joy,

His presence giveth peace!

We only know His presence, as

We walk the path with Him,

Depending on Him, day by day,

May faith be never dim!

"Be strong and of good courage," then,

The Lord is on thy side,

In heav'n He intercedes for you,

The One who for you died;

With nail pierced hands, He pleads His blood,

The remedy for sin,

And all who trust His precious blood,

Have perfect peace within.

His love is just the same today,

As when on Calvary,

He yielded up His life to God,

To set the sinner free:

In every circumstance we meet,

We're sheltered by that love,

We're shielded and drawn closer, to

The heart of Him above.

Oh! then, here in the wilderness,

Are lessons bright to learn,

Of countless mercies day by day,

As we the path sojourn;

Compassions every morning, from

His gracious heart of love,

And mercies without ceasing,

Every moment we will prove.

Of His faithfulness, His goodness,

And His kindness let us sing,

And every day His praises tell,

Our Shepherd, Priest, and King,

May we exalt Him, and extol

The Name of Him on high,

For Jesus loves the same today,

As when He came to die.

Oh! may we value every time

The Lord says "Come apart"

To learn more of His matchless grace,

His ever loving heart;

While sitting in His presence

Drink in riches of His grace,

Enjoying now this portion, 'till

We see Him face to face.

I Will Not Leave You Comfortless

"I WILL NOT LEAVE YOU COMFORTLESS: for I will come to you" (John 14:18).

"Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are COMFORTED OF GOD" (2 Corinthians 1:3-4).

"Blessed are they that mourn, for THEY SHALL BE COMFORTED" (Matthew 5:4).

"I will not leave you comfortless,

For I will come to you;"

The Lord of Glory speaks these words—

His promises are true.

He sorrows with His suffering child,

He weeps with those that weep;

He comforts and sustaineth them,

Their footsteps He doth keep.

"He doth not willingly afflict,"

Nor grieve one precious soul;

His hand of love is over all,

When sorrow's billows roll.

With countless mercies day by day,

Compassions ever new,

His own are comforted and kept,

Their strength He doth renew.

"1 will not leave you comfortless,"

Oh! What a precious Word!

The God of Comfort dries our tears,

His promises we've heard.

He comforteth all those that mourn,

He heals the broken heart;

He bindeth up their griefs and wounds,

His strength He doth impart.

Oh Blessed Lord, we need Thy strength,

Thy grace for every day;

We need Thy strong sustaining arm,

To keep us all the way.

We thank Thee for Thy presence,

For Thy promises so true,

"I will not leave you comfortless,

For I will come to you."

"I, even I, am He that comforteth you" (Isaiah 51:12).

"As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you" (Isaiah 66:13).

"God—comforteth those that are cast down" (2 Corinthians 7:6).

"He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds" (Psalm 147:3).

In the Potter's Hand

"O Lord, Thou art our Father; we are the clay, and Thou our potter; and we all are the work of Thy hand" (Isaiah 64:8).

"Shall the clay say to Him that fashioneth it, What makest Thou?" (Isaiah 45:9).

"Cannot I do with you as this potter? saith the Lord. Behold as the clay is in the potter's hand, so are ye in Mine hand" (Jeremiah 18:6).

"Hath not the potter power over the clay?" (Romans 9:21).

The potter has the power,

The knowledge, and the skill,

To fashion every vessel

According to his will.

The pattern and the purpose

Of every vessel planned,

Its usefulness and beauty

Are in the potter's hand.

The clay makes no decision,

Has no will of its own,

But yielded to the potter,

His pattern is made known.

And thus the Master Potter

Our service has outlined;

He asks us to be yielded

Unto His Will and Mind.

His purpose to acknowledge,

To listen to His voice,

To let Him plan our pathway,

According to His choice.

A vessel marred and broken,

We may not understand,

But all can be committed

Unto the Potter's hand.

Our Father's way is perfect,

His thought toward us is love;

He's fashioning and molding,

For life with Him above.

To trust the Heavenly Potter.

And let Him mold the clay.

Brings joy, and peace, and blessing,

And happiness alway.

"For IT IS GOD WHICH WORKETH IN YOU both to will and to do of HIS good pleasure" (Philippians 2:13).

Joy Cometh in the Morning

"Weeping may endure for the night, but JOY COMETH IN THE MORNING" (Psalm 30:5).

"He doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men" (Lamentations 3:33).

"I know their sorrows; and I am come down to deliver them" (Exodus 3:7-8).

"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes" (Revelation 21:4).

There's not a moment in this world below,

As on through life the teeming millions go

But that some soul, while traveling down the years,

Is called aside, and somehow moved to tears.

Perhaps a loved one has been called away,

Or pain, or sickness grip some soul today,

Or feelings hurt, or cares, or monster fears,

Today has caused some to shed bitter tears.

But as the world moves on, there's One who knows

The meaning and the cause of all life's woes,

Who from above looks down in every heart,

And knows just why the tear-drops needs must start.

Nor is it with a cold and heartless scan,

He fathoms to the heart of every man—

Ah! no, the One who watches from above,

With tender eye and kind—His Name is Love.

"He doth not willingly afflict" one soul,

If by some easier means they'd reach the goal;

He knows the end, and in His wise design,

He purposes the silver to refine.

His heart's desire is that we better know

That heart of love which brought Him down below,

And led Him as a lamb to Calv'ry's cross,

To suffer, and redeem our souls from loss.

While treading here two-thousand years ago,

His heart was touched at others' tears and woe,

And "Jesus wept" for others' grief, they say—

Think you that Heart of Love is changed today?

Ah! no, unaltered is that love so free,

Which flows forever unto you and me;

Unchanging is that rich, exhaustless grace,

Which led Him once to take the sinner's place.

He sorrows still at others' tears that fall—

He knows their grief, the purpose of it all;

And with compassion, He would seek just now

To share the sorrow that He must allow.

O come to Him in sorrow, and you'll find

A sympathy that's infinitely kind;

A love that naught can evermore destroy—

That longs to give you in your sorrow—joy.

"Ye now therefore have sorrow: but—your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you" (John 16:22).

The Joy of Worship

"They worshipped Him, and returned ... with great joy, praising and blessing God" (Luke 24:52-53).

"In Thy presence is fulness of joy" (Psalm 16:11).

"They worshiped — and returned with joy,"

'Tis evermore the same;

There's joy unspeakable for those

Who bow before His Name.

Who take a little time apart

To sit at Jesus' feet,

He fills their hungry souls with joy

And happiness complete.

He gives a great exceeding joy,

A calm and peaceful mind;

A deep and everlasting joy

With tranquil rest combined.

Love moved Him to lay down His life

A ransom in our stead;

For us, He bore the wrath of God,

For us, His blood was shed.

To praise Him for that finished work,

And worship Him, 'tis meet,

With thankful and adoring hearts

To sit at Jesus' feet.

To then, remember Him in death,

And ponder that great love,

Which led Him down to Calvary

From Glory bright above.

The Father seeketh worshipers

To take some time apart,

And magnify that worthy Name

So precious to His heart.

Who answers to His heart's desire

"This do remember Me,"

Will sweetest joy of worship know

And ne'er the loser be.

"They worshipped — and returned with joy,"

How true it is today—

In worship, there's exceeding joy

That nought can take away.

Joyful in Thee

"My soul shall be joyful in the Lord: it shall rejoice in His salvation" (Psalm 35:9).

"I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for He hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, He hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with jewels" (Isaiah 61:10).

"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 5:11).

"Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice" (Philippians 4:4).

"My heart rejoiceth in the Lord" (1 Samuel 2:1).

"The joy of the Lord is your strength" (Nehemiah 8:10).

Enjoying Thee, O blessed Lord,

What peace and joy Thou dost afford!

Unchanging grace, in Thee I find,

Such comfort and solace, peace of mind.

My soul shall ever joyful be,

In Jesus my Lord, who died for me;

Who ever lives for me on high,

Whose presence, we know, is ever nigh.

Oh! what a theme for endless praise!

Thy goodness, mercies, all Thy ways:

Thy grace and lovingkindness shown,

Thy love unto us made daily known.

Thy faithfulness from day to day,

Thy presence and Thy power alway,

To safely shield by Thy strong arm,

To shelter and protect from harm.

And every morning, how we see,

Thy new compassions, full and free—

We'll praise Thy faithfulness at night,

For leading us in the way aright.

"My soul shall be joyful in the Lord,"

Rejoicing always in His Word,

His promises sure, which cannot fail,

But ever for you, for me avail.

Nought else could give such peace of heart,

Nought else could grace and strength impart,

But simply relying on Thy Word,

And greatly rejoicing in the Lord.

"Rejoice, and then again Rejoice,"

This is our blessed Shepherd's voice,

The voice of our unfailing Friend,

Who will be with us to the end.

"Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation" (Habakkuk 3:18).

“Because Thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of Thy wings will I rejoice" (Psalm 63:7).

"My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto Thee; and my soul, which Thou hast redeemed" (Psalm 71:23).

"Your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you" (John 16:22).

Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled

"LET NOT YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED: ye believe in God, believe also in Me" (John 14:1).

"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" (John 14:27).

"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" (Romans 8:28).

This motto is hung on the wall near my bed,