We live much of life amid unique choices. Joy is anchored in The One beyond our life. |
“There are times when solitude is better than society, and silence is wiser than speech. We should be better Christians if we were more alone, waiting upon God, and gathering through meditation on His Word spiritual strength for labour in his service. We ought to muse upon the things of God, because we thus get the real nutriment out of them. . . . Why is it that some Christians, although they hear many sermons, make but slow advances in the divine life? Because they neglect their closets, and do not thoughtfully meditate on God's Word. They love the wheat, but they do not grind it; they would have the corn, but they will not go forth into the fields to gather it; the fruit hangs upon the tree, but they will not pluck it; the water flows at their feet, but they will not stoop to drink it. From such folly deliver us, O Lord. . . .” ― Charles Spurgeon “Our anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strengths.” ― C. H. Spurgeon “Hope itself is like a star- not to be seen in the sunshine of prosperity, and only to be discovered in the night of adversity.” ― Charles Haddon Spurgeon “If sinners be damned, at least let them leap to Hell over our dead bodies. And if they perish, let them perish with our arms wrapped about their knees, imploring them to stay. If Hell must be filled, let it be filled in the teeth of our exertions, and let not one go unwarned and unprayed for.” ― Charles Spurgeon “A Bible that’s falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn’t.” ― Charles Spurgeon “Visit many good books, but live in the Bible.” ― Charles Spurgeon “When your will is God's will, you will have your will.” ― Charles Spurgeon https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/2876959.Charles_Haddon_Spurgeon (Philippians 2:13, KJV) |
Chorus #1: When our days are troubled sore, Gentle Jesus, Dearest Friend. When I question one step more, Gentle Jesus, Dearest Friend. Verse #1: The virus makes it hard to trust, to live as daily humans must. Beyond our comfort zone, we're thrust, Gentle Jesus, Dearest Friend. Chorus #2: Life beyond the heart's last beat, Gentle Jesus, Dearest Friend. Hope for loved ones e'er to meet, Gentle Jesus, Dearest Friend. Verse #2: When resources drift away, how will we yet live today? Can we hope, work, joy, and play? Gentle Jesus, Dearest Friend. Chorus #3: Hope of living on the Earth, Gentle Jesus, Dearest Friend. Peace to rest in His New Birth, Gentle Jesus, Dearest Friend. Verse #3: Becoming all we're meant to be, redeeming us from Sin set free, to live in Joy eternally, Gentle Jesus, Dearest Friend. Chorus #4: Live this day beyond your sight, Gentle Jesus, Dearest Friend. Strength of Christ, not human might, Gentle Jesus, Dearest Friend. Verse #4: Each day a gift of lasting Grace to point some soul to the Master's Face, until we're called to share His Place, Gentle Jesus, Dearest Friend. Bridge #1: Gentle Jesus, Dearest Friend, making all my heart to mend. Gentle Friend, my hope is He Bridge #2: Gentle Friend my life to free, Living breath, new vistas see, Gentle Jesus, Dearest Friend by Jay O'Toole on April 16th, 2020 |