Author Archives: Roger E. Bruner

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About Roger E. Bruner

Seventy-nine-year-old Roger E. Bruner is the author and publisher of twenty-four Christian novels and the writer of more than two hundred Christian songs and choruses, a handful of musical dramas, and a number of shorter works. He sings, plays guitar and bass, and records many of his original songs in his home studio. He is active in his church and plays bass guitar on the praise team. Married for twenty-two years to Kathleen, he has one grown daughter, two grandsons, and one step-grandson. Roger enjoys reading, walking, photography and book cover design (he's done all of his own except for Rosa No-Name), playing Snood and Solitaire, and complaining about the state of the nation while continuing to pray for it.

Call Upon the Lord

Why should life discourage you so? Why despair when you’re feeling low? Let the Lord be the strength of your heart. Call upon His name, call on His name. Let God be your shelter and your strength, An ever-present help … Continue reading

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Nobody Else

Who else is as wonderful as Jesus? Nobody else, nobody else. No one is as wonderful as Jesus. He’s the only Son of God. Who but Christ would die to pay for our sins? Nobody else, nobody else. Only Christ … Continue reading

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My Strength Alone

My strength alone cannot compare With power God gives to me through prayer. I draw fresh power both day and night To walk by faith and not by sight. My batteries need charging, Lord; My power’s running low. My will … Continue reading

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Just the Way I Am

(You may listen to a recent recording of this song here.) Although I’m not like the prophet Daniel With vast knowledge and wisdom and power, I praise the Lord every day of my life for making me Just the way … Continue reading

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A Rare and Sweet Perfume

(You may find a lead sheet for this song here and a very old recording here.) We are called to share God’s Good News Like a rare and sweet perfume Whose fragrance gives life, But–if rejected– It becomes the stench … Continue reading

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Quench My Thirst, Lord

(I’ve updated a number of the lyrics from what you’ll hear on this very old recording, but at least it’ll give you an idea of what it sounds like.) Quench my thirst, Lord; Fill my life with things that always … Continue reading

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His Life for Mine

You may listen to a recording of this song here. I was God’s enemy Till He made me His friend, Giving the greatest gift, His life for mine. God gave Himself through Christ; His Son He sacrificed. He died to … Continue reading

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Without You, Lord (long version)

I’m a rainbow with no colors; I’m a fence that has no gate. I am sugar without sweetness; I’m a knife without a blade. I’m a house that has no framework; I am teeth that have no bite. I’m a … Continue reading

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Without You, Lord

(You may listen to this song here.) Without You, Lord, without You, Lord,I can’t be all You want me to be.Without You, Lord, without You, Lord,I can’t be all You want me to be. Without You, Lord, without You, Lord,I … Continue reading

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He Is Who He Is

He is my rock, And He is my redeemer. He is the Way, The Truth and the Life. He is the Way, The Truth and the Life. He is God’s Son. He is who He is. He is my light, … Continue reading

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