Lord, You Know
Lord, you know who needs the gospel truth, To free them from the chains of Satan’s lies, To live in perfect peace and certain hope, To receive that purest love that never fails. May I, O God, on...
View ArticleBetter death than harm
Lord God and Father of our Savior Jesus Christ, give us courage so that we would prefer death rather than partake in sins that defraud our neighbor and harm our fellow humans. Help us to be willing, if...
View ArticleGive Us Fear of You
You are good and you are sovereign, Seeking to save the unclean and common. Walk among us, give us courage, Make our faith and confidence flourish. Man may destroy our physical body, He may leave us...
View ArticleThe gospel in my country
God over all nations — Make the gospel spread in my country. Send workers into the vineyard here. And from here may many go out to other places and reach other peoples. Increase our sense of urgency....
View ArticleThe World Is Large, and I Am Small
The world is large, and I am small, What can one person do? It seems to be an order too tall To pull just myself through! How, then, to bring another soul To love and serve the Lord, Much less to make...
View ArticleEvading Duties
The first stanza is based on M.B. Steinmetz Give me courage to squarely face my life — Evading duties cannot bring me peace, Nor can encircling self with indulgent vices. If I am blind to fear, restore...
View ArticleYour Gentle Breeze
Come to me a word, O Lord, a word of faith and love and power, to lift me up and place me high upon a safe and solid place. You see my zeal for You, O Lord, as God who leads the hosts of heavens — your...
View ArticleCourage to Face the Cold
What courage to face the cold and chill Of winter’s water, a pool unheated! O Father, bless this soul — fulfill This faith refusing to be defeated. And when her heart would lose its zeal, When trials...
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