Tag Archives: On Aging Gracelessly

Jonah’s Prayer

[There’s not a listenable recording of this song. Here’s a PDF lead sheet, though.] In my distress, O Lord, I turned to You; Down in the world of the dead, I called Your name. In the depths of the deepest … Continue reading

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Peace on the Earth!

Peace on the earth! Joy to the world! Love to the universe from all those who know the Lord. We can’t live without the Lord. We just can’t live without His love. We just can’t live without the love of … Continue reading

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As Independent As Cats

[You may listen to this song here. A free lead sheet is available here.] We’re as independent as cats, And we lived our lives on our own Till we meowed at God’s door And Jesus Christ took us in, Took … Continue reading

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The Lord (Who) Never Stops Loving Me

[The video was taken at our weekly nursing home ministry a few years ago. A free PDF of the lead sheet for this song is available here.] What good can I do? What good can I say That’s good enough … Continue reading

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All He Made Was Good

[You may listen to a recording of this song here.] When God created the world, He began a major project, And when each phase was finished, He saw that it was good. Sometimes we face a task That seems quite … Continue reading

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Working Behind the Scenes

[You may listen to a recording of this song here.] I believe God’s working behind the scenes; He’s helping me in ways I can’t see. God understands all my problems; He knows my best efforts are not enough to solve … Continue reading

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The Faith Song

[You may listen to a recording of this song here.] Faith’s acceding to God’s leading, And it’s going without knowing. Faith’s revering and adhering to God’s Word. Faith is moving without proving And agreeing without seeing; Faith’s abiding in, not … Continue reading

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Make a Joyful Noise

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord; Praise Him with the joy of your salvation. Praise Him with the joy of your salvation, And make a joyful noise, Make a joyful noise, Make a joyful noise unto the Lord! Make … Continue reading

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God Loves the World So Much

God loves the world so much That He gave His only Son So all who believe in Him Will not die, But have life everlasting. Yes, God loves the world so much That He gave His only Son. God did … Continue reading

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Yesterday’s Dirt

When I get up in the morning, I jump into the shower. I turn the water on full force And lather up some soap. Then I commence to scrubbing From my head down to my toes, So I won’t keep … Continue reading

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