Posted by Roberta Grimes • December 17, 2022 • 32 Comments
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty, Early in the morning Our song shall rise to Thee. Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty, God in three persons. Blessed Trinity! Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide thee. Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see. Only Thou art holy. There is none beside... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • December 10, 2022 • 32 Comments
‘Til the moon deserts the sky, ‘Til all the seas run dry, ‘Til then I’ll worship You. ‘Til the tropic sun grows cold, ‘Til this young world grows old, My Darling, I’ll adore You. You are my reason to live! All I own I would give Just to have You adore me. ‘Til the rivers... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • December 03, 2022 • 28 Comments
I don’t know how to love Him. What to do. How to move Him. I’ve been changed, yes really changed. In these past few days, when I’ve seen myself, I seem like someone else. I don’t know how to take this. I don’t see why He moves me. He’s a man. He’s just a man.... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • November 26, 2022 • 45 Comments
Nobody knows the trouble I’ve been through. Nobody knows my sorrow. Nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen. Glory hallelujah! Sometimes I’m up, sometimes I’m down. Oh, yes, Lord! Sometimes I’m almost to the ground. Oh, yes, Lord. – From “Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Had” in Slave Songs of the United States (1867) By survey,... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • November 19, 2022 • 44 Comments
I believe I can fly. I believe I can touch the sky. I think about it every night and day. Spread my wings and fly away. I believe I can soar. I see me running through that open door! I believe I can fly, I believe I can fly, I believe I can fly! –... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • November 12, 2022 • 37 Comments
All hail the power of Jesus’ name! Let angels prostrate fall. Bring forth the royal diadem, and crown Him Lord of all. Bring forth the royal diadem, and crown Him Lord of all! O seed of Israel’s chosen race, now ransomed from the fall, Hail Him who saves you by His grace, and crown Him... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • November 05, 2022 • 29 Comments
The road is long, with many a winding turn That leads us to who knows where, who knows when. But I’m strong, strong enough to carry him. He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother. … So on we go. His welfare is of my concern. No burden is he to bear. We’ll get there. … For... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • October 29, 2022 • 20 Comments
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • October 22, 2022 • 30 Comments
God hath not promised skies always blue, Flower strewn pathways all our lives through; God hath not promised sun without rain, Joy without sorrow, peace without pain. But God hath promised strength for the day, Rest for the labor, light for the way; Grace for the trials, help from above, Unfailing sympathy, undying love. –... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • October 15, 2022 • 16 Comments
People who need people Are the luckiest people in the world. We’re children, needing other children, And yet letting a grown-up pride Hide all the need inside, Acting more like children than children. Lovers are very special people. They’re the luckiest people in the world. – Henry Robert Merrill Levan (1921-1998), from “People” (1964) I... Read More
