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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.

You Alone, O Lord

You Alone, O Lord You alone, O Lord, are my rock and my refuge; You alone, O Lord, can shelter me beneath Your wings. You alone, O Lord, can stretch Your hands to protect me, And make all my foes cringe … Continue reading

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Days, Hours, Moments

I could spend my days Just singing songs of praise Unto the Lord who’s set me free. I could spend each hour Just singing of His power And of the love that’s lifted me. I could spend each moment Singing … Continue reading

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As You Would Have Other People Do to You

As you would have other people do to you, So you must do to them. So you must do to them. Love your enemies; do good to those who hate you. Bless those who would curse you, And pray for … Continue reading

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It Is Easier

It is easier to doubt than to believe;It is easier to worry than to hope.It is easier to fear than to trust,Than trust in the name of the Man who’s more than man. It is easier to hurt than to … Continue reading

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“Peace! Be Still”

Once Christ and his friends went out in a boat;A bad storm arose and tossed them about.Though Christ was close by,His friends got so scared;They woke him, he spoke,And his words calmed the storm. When Christ told the winds to … Continue reading

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It’s Better to Be Poor

It’s better to be poor And have riches in the Lord Than have vast earthly wealth And let it ruin your health. It’s better to eat soup With your family and your friends Than eat the finest steak At the … Continue reading

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What Joy a Man Feels

What joy a man feels When he’s found the right words For just the right occasion. Like apples of gold In a silver setting Are words fitly spoken. About this Song: Yes, I know this little piece is almost too … Continue reading

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The Lord Is My Shepherd

The Lord is my shepherd.He gives me everything I need.He makes me to lie downIn pastures that are greenAnd he leads me to drink fromThe waters that are still.The Lord is my shepherd.He gives me everything I need. He feeds … Continue reading

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Is It Me, Lord?

Is it me, Lord? Is it me, Lord?Is it me, Lord, who’ll carry Your cross on a Sunday,But betray You with a kiss on Monday? Is it me, Lord? Is it me, Lord?Is it me, Lord, who walks on the … Continue reading

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The Smile Song

refrain Lord, I look in Your face and marvel at How You’ve been smiling on me. For You have made me and You have saved me And You have set me free. Lord, I see in Your smile such love … Continue reading

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