DOVE ON A DISTANT OAK TREE by Billy Evmur

Peacefully peaceful, my heart in serenity,

resting in Thee.

Your peace is a prayer unctioning me.

Thank-you vibes to Thee my God and Saviour,

sin hardened hearts You will soften and turn

to rest in Thee,

the ways of ire and wrath no more to learn.

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Joyfully joying, and my mouth filled with praises,

I lifting up

the voice of a dove on a distant oak tree,

sweet love-songs to Thee my God and Saviour,

hosannas, though soft carry a long ways,

I lifting up

glad heart-tunes unto The Ancient of days.

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Lovingly loved, The Holy Spirit dwelling

abide in me

Rivers out-flowing, a dry ground wat'ring

and my love is to Thee my God and Saviour.

Gifted to me, I give it back to Thee,

indwelling One,

this will be all my heart's anthology.

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Give Me A Sight O Saviour by Katherine A.M. Kelly

Give me a sight o Saviour
of Thy wonderous love to me,
of the love that brought Thee down to earth
to die on Calvary

Was it the nails o Saviour
that bound Thee to the tree?
nay, twas Thine everlasting love,
Thy love for me, for me

O make me understand it,
help me to take it in,
what it meant to Thee, the Holy One,
to bear away my sin.

O wonders of all wonders,
that through Your death for me,
My open sins, my secret sins
can all forgiven be.

Then melt my heart o Saviour
bend me yea break me down,
until I own Thee, Conqueror,
my Lord and Sovereign crown.

O make me understand it,
help me to take it in,
what it meant to thee, the Holy One,
to bear away my sin.

By His Stripes

On the cross, crucified, in great sorrow He died
the Giver of life is He.
Yet my Lord is despised and rejected of men
oh this Jesus of calvary.

The price for healing it was paid
as those cruel stripes were laid,
within Pilates judgement hall.
But His suffering, it affords
perfect healing for all
this Healer of men today

But He was wounded for our transgressions,
He was bruised for our iniquity.
Surely He bore our sorrows.
And by His stripes we are healed.

He has healed my sick soul,
He made me every whit whole.
oh He,ll do the very same for you.
He,s the same yesterday, and today, and forever.
This wonderful Saviour is mine.

But He was wounded for our transgressions,
He was bruised for our iniquity.
Surely He bore our sorrows,
And by His stripes we are healed.

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A Take on Psalm 23 by Billy Evmur

Meadow me! such luscious grass to lay down in, what a Kingly Shepherd I have got, my every need is catered for here by this gently flowing stream He has brought me to. I am so refreshed. His very name is my guarantee that He will keep me on the right track. What if rough times are ahead, stormy waters, I am not afraid, not with You by my side, if I forget to lean upon You, give me a nudge or tug at my sleeve Dear Lord I pray, especially in the dark place of death, even there you will be my comfort and my stay. People that don,t like me can watch and see if I lack any of the good things of life, You always provide for my table, I couldn,t be more satisfied. And oh the fragrance of Your anointing oil, soothing away the bumps and scratches of the day, Father I thank You my heart overflows. Lord, You have come to me only in kindness and sweet mercy, I,m sure You will be the same tomorrow and always, my whole life through. You are taking me along the path that leads directly to Your home, where I shall dwell forever with You.
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