Category Archives: Hope

What Will You Leave Behind?

[You may listen to a recording of this song here. A free PDF of the lead sheet is available here.] When you die, you can’t take it with you, But what will you leave behind? Precious memories for your friends … Continue reading

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Nothing I Am

[Two different versions of this song exist. You may access the one that these lyrics go with here. The 1980 handwritten version is here. Unfortunately, I never recorded either.] If I could speak the tongues of angels and men, But … Continue reading

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One Word from Him

The grass will soon wither, And the flowers will soon fade; So the strongest of men will soon weaken and die. Only the Word of the Lord lasts forever; And one Word from Him gives us eternal life. One Word … Continue reading

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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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The Only Hope I Have

A very old audio home recording of this song may be heard here. God’s love and mercy never fail; They’re fresh as every brand-new day, Sure as every sunrise. God helps those who place their trust in Him He is … Continue reading

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What’s My Soul Worth to You, Christian?

What’s my soul worth to you, Christian? Is it worth your time of day to speak to me some words of love and faith– Before I go my way, before you go your way? What’s my soul worth to you, … 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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When I Walk with Him

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Nothing is impossible when I walk with Him. When I walk with Him, yes, when I walk with Him, Nothing is impossible when I walk with Him. Though the night … Continue reading

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Do Not Worry

Do not worry about anything; Pray instead about everything. Tell God your needs and don’t forget to thank Him, Thank Him for His answers. God is your shelter and your strength, A very present help in trouble. There’s no need … Continue reading

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