Posted by Roberta Grimes • June 15, 2024 • 8 Comments
O Lord my God, When I, in awesome wonder, Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made; I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed. Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee, How great Thou art, How great Thou art. Then sings my soul, My Saviour... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • June 01, 2024 • 14 Comments
Day by day, Day by day, Oh Dear Lord, Three things I pray. To see thee more clearly, Love thee more dearly, Follow thee more nearly, Day by day. Oh… Day by day, Day by day, Oh Dear Lord, Three things I pray. To see thee more clearly, Love thee more dearly, Follow thee more... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • May 25, 2024 • 23 Comments
You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord, who abide in His shadow for life, Say to the Lord, “My refuge, my rock in whom I trust!” And He will raise you up on eagles’ wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, Make you to shine like the sun! And hold you in... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • May 18, 2024 • 16 Comments
I will extol You, O Lord, for You have lifted me up, And have not let my enemies rejoice over me. 2 O Lord my God, I cried to You for help, and You healed me. 3 O Lord, You have brought up my soul from Sheol; You have kept me alive, that I would not go... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • April 13, 2024 • 12 Comments
Dear One, the world is waiting for the sunrise. Every rose is covered with dew. The thrush on high his sleepy mate is calling, And my heart is calling you. Dear Heart, the world is waiting for the sunrise! Every little rosebud is heavy with dew! And while the thrush his sleepy mate is calling,... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • March 30, 2024 • 21 Comments
Amazing grace! how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see. ’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed! When we’ve been there ten... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • March 23, 2024 • 17 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 through the light, Take my hand, precious Lord, And lead me home. – Thomas A. Dorsey (1899-1993), from “Take My Hand Precious Lord” (1937) One question... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • March 02, 2024 • 12 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. God hath not promised we shall not know toil and temptation, trouble and woe. He hath not told us we shall not bear many a burden, many a care.... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • February 17, 2024 • 18 Comments
“Beware the Jabberwock, my son! The jaws that bite, the claws that catch! Beware the Jubjub bird, and shun The frumious Bandersnatch!” He took his vorpal sword in hand; Long time the manxome foe he sought— So rested he by the Tumtum tree And stood awhile in thought. And, as in uffish thought he stood,... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • February 10, 2024 • 6 Comments
I am weak but Thou art strong. Jesus, keep me from all wrong! I’ll be satisfied as long As I walk, let me walk close to Thee. Just a closer walk with Thee. Grant it, Jesus, is my plea! Daily walking close to Thee. Let it be, dear Lord, let it be. Traditional, from “Just... Read More
