Repentance

practic2300 on August 8th, 2015

1. I am resolved no longer to linger, charmed by the world’s delight; Things that are higher, things that are nobler–these have allured my sight. Refrain I will hasten to Him, hasten so glad and free; Jesus, greatest, highest, I will come to Thee. 2. I am resolved to go to the Savior, leaving my […]

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practic2300 on April 13th, 2015

Lord, take my heart, for I cannot give it. It is Thy property. Keep it pure, for I cannot keep it for Thee. Save me in spite of myself, my weak unchristlike self. Mold me, fashion me, raise me into a pure and holy atmosphere, Where the rich current of Thy love can flow through […]

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practic2300 on March 25th, 2012

1. Protecting self, with pity’s walls,     My cancer grows, my vision falls. I am afraid, I am confused–     The gifts He gave have been abused. Oh, who can save? And who can heal?     And who can change the way I feel? Refrain Ask the Lord to give me cleansing, healing; Move in faith and disregard […]

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practic2300 on March 12th, 2012

1. Blessed are the poor in spirit: heaven is for them prepared; Blessed are repentant mourners: for they shall be comforted; Blessed are the meek and lowly: they’ll inherit all the world; Blessed, who for truth do hunger, they shall certainly be filled. 2. Blest are those who pour out mercy, for they shall obtain […]

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practic2300 on January 4th, 2012

1. Tear drops are falling, lonely hearts are calling,     This world is full of woe, O how I long to go Tell them the story of our Father’s glory,     Love beams that grace this lonely vale below. Refrain O how God loves us! He gave us Jesus;     Come in repentance, He will forgive; Come share […]

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practic2300 on July 24th, 2011

1. Just like the young ruler, I thought I could place     One hand on the world and one hand on God’s grace; But Jesus commanded, “Sell all that you prize,     And lay up your treasures beyond earthly skies!” Refrain: I’ll leave my own world behind,     For self-center’d dreams make me run around blind; God fill […]

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practic2300 on July 23rd, 2011

1. The earth grows old and groans beneath its burden of mankind,     Who, enslaved to sin and misery, to heav’nly things are blind. When Earth was formed, no taint of sin was found upon her shores,     For all nature was in harm’ny with a wise Creator’s laws. Obedient to God’s commands, pure joy and peace […]

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practic2300 on June 25th, 2011

1. God came to Jonah and said, “Go     Down to the city and say so: I am not pleased with your doings,     Soon you will fall into ruins. 2. But Jonah wanted to go hide,     He ran away to the seaside; Got on a boat that was ready,     And off they sailed, sure and steady. […]

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