Category Archives: Light

When I Walk with Him

Over the years I’ve had a number of people tell me several of my songs would make good children’s songs. I suppose that’s because of their simplicity. It’s fine with me for people to think that, even though I have … Continue reading

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The True Source

[You may listen to this song here. The free PDF of the lead sheet is here.] I come believing, Lord, That You’re the true source of LIFE, And as I go my way, Help me to be my best for … Continue reading

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I Come Believing, Lord

[I never recorded this simple song, but a free lead sheet may be found here.] I come believing, Lord, That You’re the God of Light, And as I go my way, Help me to shine. I come believing, Lord, That … Continue reading

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Bring My God Down (w/Monologue Six)

[from the Christian musical, Song of Plenty, 1974] Monologue Six: GIRL (continuing letter). . . It was all so clear. . .so simple. And yet I had this feeling of pride nagging away at me. It said, “Don’t give in. … Continue reading

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By Faith We Are Saved

By faith we are saved, But by our fruit we prove that We’re what we claim to be. For we cannot be light If we hide from the world That is dying in darkness. By faith we are saved, But … Continue reading

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Because He Is Lord

How happy are those who worship the Lord with their songsAnd live in the light of His presence!Because He is Lord, they rejoice always,And they sing of His everlasting goodness.Yes, they sing of His everlasting goodness. How happy are those … Continue reading

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The Son/Sun Song

Does it brighten your day When the sunshine appears? Does it brighten your day When the sunshine appears? Does it brighten your day When the sunshine appears, And you see by its light And you warm by its rays? Does … Continue reading

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That God’s Love Might Show

Live purest lives, God’s innocent children, In this world of darkness and sin. You must shine like stars in the night sky As you share God’s message of life. God is your father, Christ your brother. How you live reflects … Continue reading

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Dark Is the Night

I lie down and close my eyes;I dream, though I do not sleep.Tomorrow’s ills seem too real today,Tomorrow’s paths too steep. Dark is the night and steep is the path, When I close my eyes to the Way of God’s … 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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