A Song I Love To Sing

December 13, 2010 at 6:07 pm (Devotional Thoughts., Love, My Songs, Our Unchanging God, Praise, Sovereignty of God, Thanksgiving)

I have mentioned in some of my other posts that my husband and I have been singing together for over 23 years now. A few years ago our daughter started  singing, too. Below is a song that was often requested. It is not a Christmas carol, but I love the words, and never have to doubt my sincerety when we sing it. God’s love truly is beyond our comprehension!

Boundless Love by Dianne Wilkinson

Boundless love, unending joy.
This is my life, it’s what I know.
And I can’t believe that He selected me,
Jesus, my Lord, it’s You I owe.

He keeps me when I’m weary.
He can hear me when I pray.
He’s even there beside me when I fall.
His love surrounds me even when I go astray.
I guess I’d have to say that He’s my all.

Boundless love, unending joy.
This is my life, it’s what I know.
And I can’t believe that He selected me,
Jesus, my Lord, it’s You I owe.

When my world falls all around me
I call upon His name.
Just in time He takes me by the hand.
Whose ways are perfect just like His Son who bore my shame.
I don’t even have to understand.

Boundless love, unending joy.
This is my life, it’s what I know.
And I can’t believe that He selected me,
Jesus, my Lord, it’s You I owe.

Below is a version of the song I found on youtube that is a lot like ours, except they have three singers, where there were only two of us,and we had no guitars…just my husband playing the piano.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zI_AqDtvb4

 

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Church Specials… Songs I Have Written (Part Five… New Words to a couple “Oldies”)

July 23, 2010 at 5:02 pm (Assurance, Contentment, Devotional Thoughts., Forgiveness, Lighter Burdens., My Songs, Our Unchanging God, Praise, Sovereignty of God, Transformation., Wisdom)

This is the last blog entry I have devoted to songs that I solely have written. This time however, I took two very popular songs and changed the words.

I will first post the lyrics to the original version, and then put up the lyrics to mine.

I Can See Clearly Now

by  Johnny Nash

I can see clearly now the rain is gone
I can see all obstacles in my way
Gone are the dark clouds that had me down
It’s gonna be a bright bright bright bright sun shiny day
It’s gonna be a bright bright bright bright sun shiny day

Oh yes I can make it now the pain is gone
All of the bad feelings have disappeared
Here is that rainbow I’ve been praying for
It’s gonna be a bright bright bright bright sun shiny day

Look all around there’s nothing but blue skies
Look straight ahead there’s nothing but blue skies

I can see clearly now the rain is gone
I can see all obstacles in my way
Here is that rainbow I’ve been praying for
It’s gonna be a bright bright bright bright sun shiny day
It’s gonna be a bright bright bright bright sun shiny day
Bri-ri-ri-ri-right
Bright bright bright bright sun shiny day
Oh yeah
It’s gonna be a bright bright bright bright sun shiny day
It’s gonna be a bright bright bright bright sun shiny day
It’s gonna be a bright bright bright bright sun shiny day.

I Can See Clearly Now; My Sin is Gone


I can see clearly now my sin is gone;
All my transgressions cast in the deepest sea.
Gone are the doubts and fears that blind and bind.
It’s gonna be a bright bright sun-shiny day.

All of my life I’d heard that Jesus died
In order to pay for everyone of my sins,
But I never understood how rich He was,
Nor how His love, sweet love, had no end.

(bridge)

Then one day I finally came to see.
The Son had set me
Free..in deed………..

I can see clearly now my sin is gone;
All my transgressions cast in the deepest sea.
Gone are the doubts and fears that blind and bind.

It’s gonna be a bright bright bright bright sun shiny day
It’s gonna be a bright bright bright bright sun shiny day
Bri-ri-ri-ri-right
Bright bright bright bright sun shiny day
Oh yeah
It’s gonna be a bright bright bright bright sun shiny day
It’s gonna be a bright bright bright bright sun shiny day
It’s gonna be a bright bright bright bright sun shiny day.


Stairway To Heaven

by Led Zeppelin

There’s a lady who’s sure
All that glitters is gold
And she’s buying a stairway to heaven

When she gets there she knows
If the stores are all closed
With a word she can get what she came for

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
And she’s buying a stairway to heaven

There’s a sign on the wall
But she wants to be sure
‘Cause you know sometimes words have
Two meanings

In a tree by the brook
There’s a songbird who sings
Sometimes all of our thoughts are
Misgiven

Ooh, it makes me wonder

Ooh, it makes me wonder

There’s a feeling I get
When I look to the west
And my spirit is crying
For leaving

In my thoughts I have seen
Rings of smoke through the trees
And the voices of those
Who stand looking

Ooh, it makes me wonder

Ooh, it really makes me wonder

And it’s whispered that soon
If we all call the tune
Then the piper will lead us to reason

And a new day will dawn
For those who stand long
And the forests will
Echo with laughter

Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, ooh, whoa, oh

If there’s a bustle in your hedgerow
Don’t be alarmed now
It’s just a spring clean
For the May queen

Yes, there are two paths you can go by
But in the long run
There’s still time to change
The road you’re on

And it makes me wonder

Aw, uh, oh

Your head is humming and it won’t go
In case you don’t know
The piper’s calling you to join him

Dear lady, can you hear the wind blow?
And did you know
Your stairway lies on the whispering wind?

(Solo)

And as we wind on down the road
Our shadows taller than our soul
There walks a lady we all know
Who shines white light and wants to show
How everything still turns to gold
And if you listen very hard
The truth will come to you at last
When all are one and one is all
To be a rock and not to roll

And she’s buying a stairway
To heaven…

Here below is the one I wrote  in response to “Stairway To Heaven” (The stanza where I wrote ” In my heart I’m secure though my eyes might obscure” is in reference to the fact that Christians walk by faith and not by sight as described in Hebrews chapter 11.):

Stairway To Ponder 

by Theresa Moore

There’s a lady who’s sure
There are things to behold
And she’s climbing a stairway…to ponder

When she gets there she knows
All the doors might be closed
But They’ll open if she turns their handles

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
And she’s climbing a stairway…to ponder

So many books line the walls
But she wants to be sure
Cause you can’t judge a book
By its cover

Through the window she looks
At a sky so serene
And it promises life here
Is fleeting

Ooh, I stand in wonder
Ooh, I stand in wonder

There’s a feeling I get
When I look to the sky
For I know that my Lord
Is returning

In my heart I’m secure
though my eyes might obscure
For He’s promised to lead those
Who seek Him

Ooh, I stand in wonder

Ooh, I really stand in wonder

And although we have sin
If we call out to Him
We will all receive life everlasting

And The Day Star will Shine
And we’ll no longer pine
And in Heaven there
Will be rejoicing

Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, ooh, whoa, oh

To every thing there is a season
A time and season
To every purpose
Under Heaven

Yes, there are two paths you can go by
Don’t take the wrong one
Now’s the time to change
The road you’re on

Does it makes you wonder?

Aw, uh, oh

His voice is calling; and His word shows
In case you don’t know
Jesus died so He could save you

Dear lady, can you hear the wind blow?
And did you know
Your stairway leads to a decision?

(Solo)
And as we wind on down the road
Our shadows taller than our soul
There stands a Saviour we can know
He is “The Light” and wants to show
That there are streets all paved with gold
And if you listen very hard
The truth will come to you at last
That Christ’s The Way, The Truth, The Life
He is The Rock, The Lord of Hosts
And she’s climbing a stairway
To ponder…

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Church Specials… Songs I Have Written (Part Three)

July 21, 2010 at 4:33 pm (Assurance, Contentment, Devotional Thoughts., Forgiveness, Joy, Lighter Burdens., My Songs, Our Unchanging God, Praise, Sovereignty of God, Thanksgiving, Wisdom)


Scripture References;

13 Then children were brought to Him so He might put His hands on them and pray. But the disciples rebuked them. (M) 14 Then Jesus said, “Leave the children alone, and don’t try to keep them from coming to Me, because the kingdom of heaven is made up of people like this.” (N) [c] 15 After putting His hands on them, He went on from there. Matthew 19:13-15 HCSB

16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 KJV

4But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 5Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)6And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:  7That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. 8For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:  9Not of works, lest any man should boast.10For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:4-9 KJV

3I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,4Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,5For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now;6Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:  7Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.  Philippians 1:3-7 KJV

24But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.25Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. Hebrews 7:24-25 KJV

28And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.29For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.30Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.31What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:28-31

23The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. 24Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand. Psalm 37:23-24 KJV

7Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?8If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.9If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;10Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me. Psalm 139:7-10 KJV

27My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: 28And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.29My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand.30I and my Father are one. John 10:27-30 KJV

I Can Still Remember

(I don’t have a recording of this one available right now.)




When I was a child of 12 or 13
The Lord brought me to a place
Where I could hear his word.

A man in a little Church,
Not far from town,
He preached, but I confess
I really don’t remember
All he said,
Or who he was,
Or from where he came.

But I can still remember the drawing of the Spirit
And the feel of the altar that my tears fell on that night.
And I can still remember the hands upon my shoulders,
And the sounds of praise and worship from the people
Around that altar when I was saved.

I know that I am young,
And still there are so many things
That I have yet to learn.
I’m only human. I make mistakes.
And I know before life here is over
I’ll make many more.

But I can still remember what the Lord said in the Bible.
He said that I would fall, but not be utterly cast down.
He said He’d never leave me, and He never would forsake me,
And from His presence I could never leave.

And I can still remember the drawing of the Spirit,
And the feel of the altar that my tears fell on that night.
And I can still remember the hands upon my shoulders,
And the sounds of praise and worship from the people
Around that altar when I was saved….when I was saved!


This song  is my personal testimony. I have had a hard time deciding when I was actually saved.

When I was ? years old (between 5 and 7) I went to a Sunday School Class at a Baptist Church in  California. They did a flannel board illustration with 3 hearts…a black heart, a red heart, and a white heart. They explained how our hearts are black with sin, then when we are saved the red blood of Jesus washes over the black heart and makes it white. I believed that illustration. They also talked about baptism, and asked if anyone wanted to be baptised. Up went my hand. They asked me if I was saved. and I said “I guess so..”. Then I went out of the room (Probably in the hall or something) with a man and repeated a prayer. He then told me that I was saved, and that nothing would ever change that. I believed him. Then they baptized me.

Later when I was 11 we left California, and moved here. While in the 7th grade. I went to a tiny Pentecostal Holiness Church up on a mountain only minutes away from where I live today. We went there for a short period of time ( a few weeks or perhaps a couple months).  One morning in Sunday School (probably the first time I went) I was asked if I was saved. I said “Yes”.  Then they asked me how I knew that I was saved and I in turn told them how I knew I was saved.  Then they asked me how I knew that I was “still” saved, and told me that not all saved people stay saved.  Then for the first time since that day I first prayed to receive Jesus, I doubted. Then they held a revival and I went. An evangelist was preaching that night, and I don’t remember what his name was or from where he came.  In light of the new information I had been recently taught, I was very concerned about my situation, so I went down to the altar and prayed again for the Lord to save me.

Many many years later in either 1999 or 2000 I once again embraced the concept of  Security of the Believer (Eternal Security) which teaches that saved people “always” stay saved, and I still believe it today.  However, I have very fond memories of wonderful times of worship in those churches that do not embrace that concept. I still am unsure as to which occasion my salvation actually occurred, though, because I was so young the first time. But, I never will forget the memory of the night which inspired me to write this song.

Do you know Jesus as your personal Savior and Lord?  Please click here:https://pronetoponder.wordpress.com/category/about-salvation-very-important-words/ and make sure.

Do you have a Bible? If you don’t have one, you need not worry. Just click here:www.biblegateway.com They have many versions and translations of the Bible that you can read. Some of the best things in life are free!


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