o eternal
Light of the world
i need Your peace
it's so stormy
in my soul
and there's trouble
in the world
let me find peace
in You
o eternal
Light of the world
come fill my mind
with gentle whispers
from your Word
all the truth
i think i know
i surrender
i need to see
and i want to rest
just rest
in You
o eternal
Light of the world
thank You
for the
quiet morning river song
thank You
for dancing colors
and of course
thank You
for a little tugboat
help me to
swim upstream today
in Your love
in Your peace
i'm still trying to do
when all You desire
is for me
to be
just
be
in
You
Galena, Illinois was “born” in 1826. It is known as the town that time forgot. This beautiful town is filled with shops, candy, lots of chocolate, delicious coffee, great eateries and, apparently, ghosts! This is my bride, and we enjoyed celebrating 39 years together in Galena!
so i wonder
dr. king
what you would say
we have done
with your dream
it seems
we got it wrong
and there’s no song
to help us anymore
so i wonder
dr. king
what you would say
as you stroll
on our main streets
sit in our bible studies
and share a meal
at our dinner tables
i wonder
dr. king
if you don’t mind
would you help us
dr. king
we
seem to
have
lost
our
mind
and there’s
a greater loss
dr. king
we don’t love
our neighbor
as we love
ourselves
dr. king
i’m so sorry
but just
one more thing
dr. king
would you
help us dream
dr. king
help us to make
one day
now
dr. king
we are asleep
dr. king
and we have forgotten
how to dream
how can we still be
missing so much beauty
our brother
our sister
all the treasures
of the world
right beside you
right beside me
how can we still be
hurting each other
oh can't you see
the glorious ruin
for that is who we are
who we all are
and we cry
for love
just to be loved
oh God
open our eyes
to your presence
image bearers
all around us
and let us
treasure
the treasures we see
and let
this love
start in me
how can we still be
silent
speak
let your words
embrace the sorrow
let your words
heal the pain
speak
be present
embrace
the treasures
oh God
help
me
see
For us, January 1st is Happy Anniversary as well as Happy New Year. So, in honor of my bride:
just look at those kids
kneeling in stillness
about to unfold
a story to be told
of their love
just look at those kids
praying and longing
about to discover
the path is so steep
and love will require
more than they know
still here we are
still telling a story
older now
somehow
still here we are
just look at those kids
i do
let’s go
i’m yours
your love is true
through all the hurts
pain and sorrow
you still said yes
through each tomorrow
you love so well
with grace and kindness
staying by my side
oh Ruth
so grateful
you’re by my side
still here we are
still telling a story
older now
somehow
still here we are
just look at those kids
dear God
thank you for the journey
and for taking care
of those kids
and thank you
for the gift of
that high school girl
who so long ago
was kneeling beside me
and still is
and can it be
you came for me
a withered soul
so tired so cold
and can it be
surrendered glory
for this heart of pride
all the shame inside
o withered soul
lift up your voice
o withered soul
cry out rejoice
your light has come
your peace is near
Immanuel is here
and can it be
once blind i see
forgiven free
You died for me
and can it be
new life is mine
and for all time
not just a while
i'll sing and shine
i am your child
this withered soul
now your son
your own
and can
it
be
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