Poems by Lois Beckwith

Praise |
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Oh that men would praise the LORD for His goodness, and for His
wonderful works to the children of men! Psalm 107:8
I will praise Thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and will glorify Thy name for evermore. Psalm 86:12 By Him, therefore, let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to His name. Hebrews 13:15 |
Praises to the Saviour give, When our hearts were steeped in sin, Oh how wondrous was His grace! Jesus died on Calv'ry's tree, What a debt to Him we owe! Praise the Father and the Son, Worthy is the Lamb once slain, Glory unto Jesus be, |
From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD's
name is to be praised. Psalm 113:3
Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. Revelation 5:12 |
Love's Response |
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This do in remembrance of Me. Luke 22:19
The love of Christ constraineth us. 2 Corinthians 5:14 We will be glad and rejoice in Thee, we will remember Thy love more than wine. Song of Solomon 1:4 He brought me to the banqueting house, and His banner over me was love. Song of Solomon 2:4 |
Christian, dost thou love another— Is there one of whom thou'rt fond? What could give thee greater joy then, Than to have that one respond? Christian, Jesus loves thee dearly, Thy salvation He accomplished; Wondrous love that sought and found us Jesus asked to be remembered, Broken bread tells out the story And the cup speaks peace forever He desires to be remembered. Gladly should we seek to please Him, |
With desire I have heartily desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer. Luke 22:15 |
The Shepherd's Voice |
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He calleth His own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. John 10:3
The sheep follow Him: for they know His voice. And a stranger will they not follow, ...for they know not the voice of strangers. John 10:4, 5 I am the good shepherd, and know My sheep, ... and I lay down My life for the sheep. John 10:14, 15 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of My hand. John 10:27, 28 |
The Shepherd's voice, and a willing heart, Is all that we need to know; To hear His call, and obey His Word, And follow as we should go. The Shepherd's voice is a loving voice, The voice of our Shepherd one day said, He sufffered such anguish on Calv'ry's cross, He would gather us ever around Himself, "Peace be unto you," are His words to us, Then may we remember our Shepherd's love, |
If any man will do His will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether
it be of God, or whether I speak of Myself. John 7:17
He shall feed His flock like a shepherd: He shall gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young. Isaiah 40:11 |
His Workmanship |
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For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works,
which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. Ephesians
2:10
And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone. Ephesians 2:20 Being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will. Ephesians 1:11 Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way? Proverbs 20:24 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. Philippians 2:13 |
His workmanship are we, Our Head is Christ the Lord, He gives instruction for our path, When following His Word. Great Shepherd of the sheep! He knows the way we take, Before the world was formed, Man's goings are of God, And step by step we see, Lead on, O blessed Lord, Oh! what a portion ours! When with Thee, Lord, above, |
Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord
Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the
everlasting covenant, Make you perfect in every good work to do his
will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through
Jesus Christ. Hebrews 13:20-21
That ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. Colossians 1:9 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58 |
Remembrance of Thee |
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This do in remembrance of Me. Luke 22:19.
For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do show the Lord's death till He come. 1 Corinthians 11:26. The desire of our soul is to Thy Name, and to the REMEMBRANCE OF THEE. Isaiah 26:8. |
What mocking, scourging, taunting, blessed Saviour, Was Thine to bear on Calv'ry's cross alone! Thou knewest well the wrath that would befall Thee, When Thou didst say to God, "Thy will be done." There is no other love like Thine, Lord Jesus, Thou couldst have summoned angels at Thy bidding, Thou couldst have turned back then in the garden. There on the cross, alone, despised, rejected, On that same night, blest Lord, of Thy betrayal, The broken bread, which Thou didst set before us, Then in the cup, we clearly see betokened How could we e'er forget Thy love, Lord Jesus! O help us, Lord, Thy love to keep before us, |
"The Voice of My Beloved" |
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The voice of my Beloved! Song of Solomon 2:8
My Beloved spake, and said unto me, Rise up my love, my fair one, and come away. Song of Solomon 2:10. What is thy beloved more than another beloved? Song of Solomon 5:9 My Beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest among ten thousand. ...Yea, He is altogether lovely. This is my Beloved, and this is my Friend. Song of Solomon 5:10, 16 My Beloved is mine, and I am His: He feedeth among the lilies. Song of Solomon 2:16 He calleth His own sheep by name, and leadeth them out...The sheep follow Him; for they know His voice...They know not the voice of strangers. John 10:3-5 |
The voice of my Beloved spake, "Rise up—and come away"— His voice, with gentleness and love Entreated me one day. And "What is thy beloved?" you ask, Creator of the universe, For when He saw us far from God, He bore our sins on Calv'ry's cross, Oh! this is my Beloved, then, He asks that we remember Him, To sing His praises, bless His Name, |
Behold, I stand at the door and knock: if any man hear My voice,
and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him,
and he with Me. Revelation 3:20
If a man love Me, He will keep My Words: and My Father will love him, and We will come unto him, and make Our abode with him. John 14:23 Truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ. 1 John 1:3 |
The Father Seeketh Worshippers |
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Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at His footstool. Psalm 99:5
But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship Him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship Him, must worship Him in spirit and in truth. John 4:23, 24 We...worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh. Philippians 3:3 |
The Father seeketh worshippers, His praises to impart, And to and fro throughout the earth, He searches every heart. It is our hearts, the Saviour wants, His heart of love, would have His own "Sweet is thy voice," the Saviour says What peace and satisfaction comes From knowing all our sins forgiven, Oh! He is worthy of thy love, But precious 'tis to own Him now, Oh! thank Him then, remember Him, May the thanksgivings of our heart, |
My son, give Me thine heart. Proverbs 23:26
Worship God. Rev. 22:9 The LORD looketh on the heart. I Samuel 16:7 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward Him. 2 Chronicles 16:9 We will remember Thy love. Song of Solomon 1:4 |
The Grace That Is in Christ Jesus |
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Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. Tim. 2:1
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that ye through His poverty might be rich. 2 Corinthians 8:9 Unto everyone of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Ephesians 4:7 He giveth more grace. James 4:6 — Abundance of grace. Romans 5:17 My grace is sufficient for thee. 2 Corinthians 12:9 |
The grace that is shown in Christ Jesus, What marvelous grace there we see! 'Tis His grace forever abounding, Availeth for you and for me. "Twas grace brought Him down from the glory, When we were afar off and guilty, 'Tis His grace He offers His people, In days of distress, He exhorts us, His grace, and His love, how we need it! Lord, grant us this grace in abundance, And help us by "looking to Jesus," |
Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord
Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:2 That in the ages to come He might shew the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. Ephesians 2:7-9 |
The Joy of Worship |
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They worshiped Him, and returned...with great joy...praising and
blessing God. Luke 24:52, 53
In Thy presence is fulness of joy. Psalm 16:11 |
They worshiped—and returned with joy, 'Tis evermore the same; There's joy unspeakable for those Who bow before His Name. Who take a little time apart He gives a great exceeding joy, Love moved Him to lay down His life To praise Him for that finished work, To then, remember Him in death, The Father seeketh worshipers Who answers to His heart's desire "They worshiped—and returned with joy," |
The Place |
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Tell me, O Thou whom my soul loveth, where Thou feedest, where Thou
makest Thy flock to rest at noon. Song of Solomon 1:7
The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until SHILOH come; and UNTO HIM shall the gathering of the people be. Genesis 49:10 For where two or three are gathered together IN MY NAME, there am I in the midst of them. Matthew 18:20 |
O Saviour mine, who shed Thy blood for me, Show me the place, where I may worship Thee: 'Midst turmoil and confusion all around, The Place, where Thine own presence may be found. We note in Israel's history, Blessed Lord, Dost Thou maintain a place, Blest Lord, today, To all who ask "Where wilt Thou?" of their Lord, For Shiloh is our Lord, and in His Name, O precious place of peacefulness and rest! Pre-eminent is He, God's only Son, |
"Watch With Me" |
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Tarry ye here, and watch with Me. Matthew 26:38
Then all the disciples forsook Him and fled. Matthew 26:56 Will ye also go away? John 6:67 |
In His last hour of anguish in the garden O'er-shadowed by the cross of Calvary, To Peter, James, and John, these words were spoken, Just tarry here a while, and "Watch with Me." Just "Watch with Me," He asked them in the garden His heart was crushed by all that was before Him, Asleep! unmindful of the pending danger, Just "Watch with Me," How touching and how human,— For from His child, He does not ask perfection, For e'en midst weakness, failure, dullness, slumber, Another last request our Lord has spoken, In these last days of ruin and declension, If "two or three," amidst this scene of ruin, And if, through weakness of the flesh, we falter, A little while, just watch a little longer, |
For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do show the Lord's death TILL HE COME. 1 Corinthians 11:26 |
God Is Mine Helper |
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I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. Psalm
121:1, 2
Behold, GOD IS MINE HELPER. Psalm 54:4 The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? The LORD taketh my part with them that help me. Psalm 118:6, 7 Our help is in the Name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth. Psalm 124:8 So that we may boldly say, THE LORD IS MY HELPER, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. Hebrews 13:6 If God be for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31 |
The Lord, my helper! what more could one ask, Than having Him to help us with our task? The Lord, Creator of the sky and sea, In my appointed lot, is helping me. He's helping me, He holds my hand today, What matters then, though problems may arise? The One who loved me so, and bore my sin, O what a portion for God's children then, Our Shepherd, O so tender, kind, and true, We'll praise Thee, Lord, when with Thee face to face, |
The LORD is my Rock, and my Fortress, and my Deliverer; The God
of my Rock; in Him will I trust: He is my Shield, and the Horn of
my salvation, my High Tower, and my Refuge, and my Saviour. 2 Samuel
22:2, 3
Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God. Psalm 146:5 The LORD is MY SHEPHERD, I shall not want. Psalm 23:1 Because Thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of Thy wings will I rejoice. Psalm 63:7 |
The Grace of Giving |
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For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. Hebrews 6:10
Whosoever shall give ... a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward. Matthew 10:42 God loveth a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 |
What a wonder it is that the Lord over all, Whose wealth is unbounded, unknown, Takes notice of everything done, large or small, And so values the gifts from His own. The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof, “God giveth us richly all things to enjoy” He gave unto us the "unspeakable gift," Such wonderful love! 'Tis the least we can do, 'Tis our privilege then to return unto Him, Think not He's unmindful of anything given, And Jesus beholds how we give unto Him— A cup of cold water, He'll not overlook, Who cheerfully, willingly, gives to the Lord, |
Choosing and Keeping |
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Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from
her. Luke 10:42
Choose you this day whom ye will serve. Joshua 24:15 The LORD is thy keeper. Psalm 121:5 "He will keep the feet of His saints. 1 Samuel 2:9 |
We read in God's most precious Word, Of one who made her choice, To often sit at Jesus' feet, And listen to His voice. The one thing needful, Mary chose; It must have pleased the Saviour well, And He who makes this promise sure If we could only realize, All power is His, in Heaven, and Earth, If we would choose as Mary did, |
Guidance |
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This God is our God forever and ever: He will be our Guide even
unto death. Psalm 48:14
I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way thou shouldest go. Isaiah 48:17 He led them on safely, so that they feared not. Psalm 78:53 He...guided them by the skilfulness of His hands. Psalm 78:72 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go. I will guide thee with mine eye. Psalm 32:8 |
Thou ever hast guided, and ever will lead, Our counsellor, Saviour, and Shepherd indeed, In Thee we have trusted for all that is past, Thy wisdom will guide us, while life here shall last. Thou goest before us to mark out the way, Thou wilt not forsake us, O may we believe, All else is but folly, the world and its ways, Thou here once hast suffered, and died on the tree, One day Thou art coming, Thy people to claim, Oh! may we lean harder, while here in this scene, |
Cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my
soul unto Thee. Psalm 143:8
Teach me Thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies. Psalm 27:11 That which I see not, teach Thou me. Job 34:32 |
More Than My Necessary Food |
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...I have esteemed the words of His mouth more than my necessary food. Job 23:12
Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and Thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart… Jeremiah 15:16 I will delight myself in Thy statutes: I will not forget Thy word. Psalm 119:16 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Psalm 119:105 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee. Psalm 119:11 |
"More than my necessary food," so Job esteemed God's Word, He waited God's commandment, and so patiently endured. Though God permitted testing, it was all by wisdom planned, To bring him greater blessing in the end, by God's dear hand. "More than my necessary food," Thy Word, O God, I need, Believing in Thy Word, O God, great peace, and joy I find. What depths of love, O God, we see proceeding from Thy heart: O may we value more and more, Thy Word to light our path, Then may Thy Word our portion be, rejoicing of the heart, |
But the word of the Lord endureth for ever… 1 Peter 1:25
Every word of God is pure… Proverbs 30:5 |
Bearing His Reproach |
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Because for Thy sake I have borne reproach. Psalm 69:7
The reproaches of them that reproached Thee are fallen upon Me. Psalm 69:9 Mine enemies reproach Me all the day. Psalm 102:8 Reproach hath broken my heart. Psalm 69:20 They [the apostles] departed..., rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His name. Acts 5:41 By faith Moses... esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt. Hebrews 11:24-26 If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you. 1 Peter 4:14 Let us go forth therefore unto Him without the camp, bearing His reproach. Hebrews 13:13 |
Are you bearing reproach for your Saviour? Are you gathered alone to His name? Have you taken His place of rejection? Are you sharing His suffering and shame? His Name, though despised and rejected, The apostles rejoiced and were happy, And Moses, by faith, forsook Egypt, If ye be reproached for your Saviour, O think of the anguish HE suffered, Dread not the reproach that men offer, So, if His reproach you are feeling, |
Fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings.
Isaiah 51:7
I, even I, am He that comforteth you. Isaiah 51:12 |
"The Good Shepherd" |
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I am the Good Shepherd: the Good Shepherd giveth His life for the
sheep. John 10:11.
He shall feed His flock like a shepherd: He shall gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young. Isaiah 40:11 |
Do you know this Good Shepherd, who loveth us so, That He laid down His life for His sheep? Do you know that His actions are ever in love, That joy in our pathway we reap? He seeketh His sheep, and He calleth them out, For He saw we were sinners, afar off from God, This Shepherd, who laid down His life for the sheep, When in infinite wisdom, this Shepherd sees fit, Has He taken your lamb to the glory above? And if you know Jesus as your Saviour, too, So set your affections on things up above, Rejoice that your dear one is safe with the Lord, |
I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me. 2 Samuel 12:23
Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right? Genesis 18:25. As for God, His way is perfect. Psalm 18:30 |
Thyself |
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I bare you on eagles' wings, and brought you unto Myself. Exodus
19:4
This people have I formed for Myself. Isaiah 43:21 I will come again, and receive you unto Myself. John 14:3 |
Thyself, Thyself, Lord Jesus, 'tis Thee and only Thee, My soul desires for comfort, Thy blessed company. When all around is changing, and all the world grows old, Unto Thyself, Lord Jesus, may my heart ne'er grow cold. Thy love hast sought and found us, be this our daily Unto Thyself, Lord Jesus, O may we ever cleave, In Thee, there's peace and comfort, in Thee there's O may we ever follow, the path Thy feet hast trod. To Thee, O blessed Saviour, may my heart ever cling, |
All my springs are in Thee. Psalm 87:7
Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy. Psalm 43:4 |
"Together With Them" |
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For the Lord Himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God; and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up TOGETHER WITH THEM in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air; and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 |
For loved ones who have gone before, Who now in Jesus sleep; As others, e'en, who have no hope, O sorrow not, nor weep. When Jesus comes to call His own "Together with them" in the clouds To be forever with the Lord,— "Let not your heart be troubled, then," Together in the Father's house |
Let not your heart be troubled. John 14:1
For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him. 1 Thessalonians 4:14 Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:57 |
Sweet Is Thy Voice |
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Let Me hear thy voice; for sweet is thy voice. Song of Solomon 2:14.
Sing praises to God, sing praises. Psalm 47:6 I will praise the Name of God with a song, and will magnify Him with thanksgiving. Psalm 69:30 By Him therefore, let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His Name. Hebrews 13:15 Whoso offereth praise, glorifieth Me. Psalm 50:23 |
Sing praise to the Saviour, sing praises, For sweet is thy voice to His ear, A response from the lips of His people, He greatly rejoices to hear. Sing praise to our blessed Redeemer, He is worthy of worship and honor, Sing praise to the Saviour, sing praises, For marvelous goodness and mercy, O worship, and praise, and adore Him, |
"Worship Thou Him" |
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Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father's house; So shall the King greatly desire thy beauty: for He is thy Lord; and worship thou Him. Psalm 45:10, 11 |
My Lord has called me "Daughter"; 'Tis wondrous grace, I know, That He who dwells in Heaven Takes note of me below. He asked me first to "Hearken"— He told me to "Consider"— He asked me then to "Worship"— To worship Thee? "But Lord, "Thou'rt trusting in the Saviour "And now I see thee standing Yes, Lord, I see it clearly, Thy boundless love constrains me; And so my heart is peaceful; |
But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship Him. John 4:23. |
Faithful and Just |
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If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our
sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9
The blood of Jesus Christ His Son. cleanseth us from all sin. 1 John 1:7 |
Ever faithful and just is our Saviour, Ever righteous and holy is He; If we humbly confess our transgression, He forgives and the conscience is free. For the ground is the blood of Christ Jesus, For His blood is fore'er efficacious If to Jesus we flee in confession, He is gracious and merciful ever, He desires that His children be happy, Saviour, keep our souls ever abiding |
"Where Are the Nine?" |
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And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God...And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine? Luke 17:15-17 |
When Christ, the Son of God, came down Upon this earth to dwell, He went about and did folks good,— He healed and made them well. As to Jerusalem He went, It came to pass one day, That in a certain town He met Ten lepers on the way. "O Jesus, Master, mercy have," With voices loud they cried; And none who come to Jesus thus Will ever be denied. "It came to pass that they were cleansed," For Jesus heard their call And had compassion on their plight,— H e spoke and healed them all. We'd think all ten would shout His praise, But Scripture says just one Turned back to render thanks to God For all that He had done. And Jesus asked, "Where are the nine?" It must have grieved his heart That they should so ungrateful be And carelessly depart. "Where are the nine?" How sad the words! What pathos in His voice! They came not back to praise the Lord And make His heart rejoice. And yet our blessed Master, In His loving gracious way, Would not a word of censure Nor of criticism say. But later on, the Word records, Our Lord was crucified— For sinners just like you and me Our blessed Saviour died. His Word infallible declares We're lepers vile within— A righteous, holy God requires A sacrifice for sin. But Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, For sinners had such love, He said, "I will lay down My life To bear them safe above." It cost the Father all He had— He gave His only Son— And Jesus paid our penalty,— The work has all been done. And how much more He's done for us Than for those lepers ten! He shed His blood and gave His life That we might live again. Have we turned back to give Him thanks And satisfy His heart, Or must He class us with the nine Who carelessly depart? On that last night He spent on earth He gave unto His own Those precious emblems of His death, In which such love was shown. He took the loaf and broke it,— The cup He gave them then And said, "This do, remember Me" Until I come again. Do we comply with this request And gather round that One, Unto the Father giving thanks, And praises to the Son? O precious Saviour, with Thyself So fill each mind and heart That we shall e'er remember Thee, And ne'er from Thee depart. Till this same Jesus comes again May we the "little while" Just thankfully remember Him And win the Father's smile. And may we ever grateful be For all His love divine And not be classed with those of whom He said, "Where are the nine?" —Lois Beckwith (1896-1958) |
Outside the Camp |
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The Lord said unto Moses... Therefore now go, lead the people unto
the place of which I have spoken unto thee. Exodus. 32:33,34
And Moses took the tabernacle, and pitched it without the camp, afar off from the camp, and called it the Tabernacle of the congregation. And it came to pass, that every one which sought the LORD went out unto the Tabernacle of the congregation, which was without the camp. Exodus 33:7 Let us go forth therefore unto Him without the camp, bearing His reproach. Hebrews 13:13 |
Outside the camp with Jesus, Oh, blessed, precious place, Where He has called us to Himself Through wondrous, matchless grace. Apart from all that would distract, Would hinder or would dim, The fullness of communion sweet, And fellowship with Him. Outside the camp with Jesus, Outside the camp with Jesus, Outside the camp with Jesus, I take my place, Lord Jesus, |
For where two or three are gathered together in My name, there am I in the midst of them. Matthew 18:20 |
Happy New Year |
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The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance, and of my cup. Psalm 16:5
My cup runneth over. Psalm 23:5 The LORD is my Shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. Psalm 23:1, 2 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life. Psalm 23:6 |
Throughout the New Year, And each step of the way, May Christ be your portion, Your joy, and your stay. With God's precious precepts Your daily delight, To lead and encourage In paths that are right. "The Lord is my Shepherd," His goodness and mercy "My cup runneth over," |
His compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is Thy faithfulness. The LORD is my portion, saith my soul: therefore will I hope in Him. Lamentations 3:22-24 |
Between the Circumstance and Me |
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And the angel of God, which went before the camp of Israel, removed and went behind them; and the pillar of the cloud went from before their face, and stood behind them: And it came BETWEEN the camp of the Egyptians and the camp of Israel; and it was a cloud and darkness to them, but it gave light by night to these: so that one came not near the other all the night. Exodus 14:19, 20 |
Between the circumstance and me A Father's loving hand, Is working all things for my good— All moves at His command. Between the circumstance and me Between the circumstance and me, Behold the Saviour on the cross, The love that held Him to that cross The power that raised Him from the dead, O why be burdened then with care? And when above the circumstance, |
And we know that all things work together tor good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 |
The Happy Path |
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I have set the LORD always before me. Psalm 16:8
In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:6 Looing unto Jesus. Hebrews 12:2 |
I have set the Lord always before me, So David remarked long ago; What a wondrous example to follow! To walk with the Lord here below. If we look to Him ever for guidance, Should keen disappointment o'ertake us, He will lead through the worst difficulties, "If we'll set the Lord always before us," Oh, to live in the daily enjoyment, |
"Call...I Will Answer" |
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Call unto Me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty
things, which thou knowest not. Jeremiah 33:3
Call upon Me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify Me. Psalm 50:15 And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear. Isaiah 65:24. Your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask Him. Matthew 6:8. |
In God's own precious Word we find This promise unto all; He'll answer when they turn to Him, And on His Name will call. His Word is just to rest in Him, In trial or perplexity, Are burdens more than you can bear? God asks His child to call on Him, The One who watches over you, And e'en before you call on Him, Then bring to Him in simple prayer, |
They called upon the LORD, and He answered them. Psalm 99:6
Then shalt thou call, and the LORD shall answer. Isaiah 58:9 |
Near To Himself |
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Come near to Me. Genesis 45:4
Let us draw near. Hebrews 10:22 But now in Christ Jesus, ye who sometimes were far off, are MADE NIGH by the blood of Christ. Ephesians 2:13 |
"Come near to Me," what words of sweetness these, Jesus invites, His loving heart to please; "Come unto Me,"—come boldly, without fear— Tis His delight to have His people near. We who were once afar off, straying, lost, Love was the source of that eternal plan, Clothed in His robe of righteousness, we own, "Let us draw near," is now by grace our right, Near to Himself, what comfort, solace, rest! Near to Himself, our precious portion now, |
Blessed is the man whom Thou choosest, and causest to approach unto
Thee, that he may dwell in Thy courts: we shall be satisfied with
the goodness of Thy house, even of Thy holy temple. Psalm 65:4
A people near unto Him. Psalm 148:14 |
Peace |
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Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you: not as the world
giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither
let it be afraid. John 14:27
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusteth in Thee. Isaiah 26:3 The LORD...knoweth them that trust in Him. Nahum 1:7 And call upon Me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify Me. Psalms 50:15 |
"Peace, My peace I give unto you," The precious Saviour said; He whispers peace to the troubled soul, Removing fear and dread. Peace, in a world of sin and woe Oh what a Saviour who loves us so! "Let not your heart be troubled" then "The Lord knoweth them that trust in Him," "Call upon Me" in the troublous times Oh may we give thanks for such mighty love |