Posted by Roberta Grimes • April 12, 2025 • 9 Comments
O come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here, Until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel. O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, free Thine own from Satan’s tyranny; From depths of hell Thy people save, And give them victory o’er the... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • April 05, 2025 • 10 Comments
Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, let me stand. I’m tired, I’m weak, I’m forlorn! Through the storm, through the night, lead me on to the light. Take my hand, precious Lord. Lead me home. As my way grows drear, Precious Lord, linger near When my life is almost gone. Hear my cry,... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • March 29, 2025 • 20 Comments
On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, The emblem of suff’ring and shame. And I love that old cross where the dearest and best For a world of lost sinners was slain. So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross ‘Til my trophies at last I lay down. I will cling to the... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • March 22, 2025 • 4 Comments
I love you, there’s nothing to hide. It’s better than burning inside. I love you, no use to pretend. There! I’ve said it again. I’ve said it, what more can I say? Believe me, there’s no other way. I love you, I will to the end. There! I’ve said it again. I try to drum... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • March 15, 2025 • 9 Comments
Be My love, for no one else can end this yearning, This need that You and You alone create. Just fill My heart the way you’ve filled My dreams, The dreams that You inspire with every sweet desire. Be My love, and with Your kisses set Me burning. One kiss is all I need to... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • March 08, 2025 • 2 Comments
Onward, Christian soldiers! Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before. Christ, the royal Master, Leads against the foe; Forward into battle, See his banners go! Onward, Christian soldiers! Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before. At the sign of triumph Satan’s host doth flee; On,... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • March 01, 2025 • 2 Comments
To dream the impossible dream. To fight the unbeatable foe. To bear with unbearable sorrow. To run where the brave dare not go. To right the un-rightable wrong. To love, pure and chaste from afar. To try when your arms are too weary to reach the unreachable star. This is my quest! To follow that... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • February 22, 2025 • 3 Comments
We shall overcome, We shall overcome, We shall overcome, someday. Oh, deep in my heart, I know that I do believe, We shall overcome, someday. We shall be alright, We shall be alright, We shall be alright, someday. Oh, deep in my heart, I know that I do believe, We shall overcome, someday. We shall... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • February 15, 2025 • 2 Comments
Precious Lord, take my hand, Lead me on, let me stand, I am tired, I am weak, I am worn; Through the storm, through the night, Lead me on to the light: Take my hand, precious Lord, Lead me home. When my way grows drear, Precious Lord, linger near, When my life is almost gone,... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • February 08, 2025 • 15 Comments
… He can turn the tides and calm the angry sea. He alone decides who writes a symphony. He lights every star that makes the darkness bright. He keeps watch all through each long and lonely night. He still finds the time to hear a child’s first prayer. Saint or sinner calls and always finds... Read More
