Poster | Thread | ginnyrose Member
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| Springtime in Glory | | Here is a song I love. The Chuck Wagon Gang used to sing this song and it can still be found on YouTube.
SPRINGTIME IN GLORY
There is a happy land of sunshine I know, Free from all sorrow, pain and care, (From pain and care,) The blessed land where the chilly winds of death never blow It is Spring time forever there.
Springtime in Glory Always Springtime in Glory Where the flowers are blooming rich and rare (so rich and rare) Where the happy angels are singing, Bells of Glory are ringing, It is Springtime forever there.
Useful and happy, none will ever grow old Out in that lovely land so fair. So bright and fair. The land where there is no suffering from hunger or cold. It is Springtime forever there.
Springtime in Glory Always Springtime in Glory Where the flowers are blooming rich and rare (so rich and rare). Where the happy angels are singing, Bells of Glory are ringing, It is Springtime forever there.
There is no weeping in that home of the soul No death to bring us to despair (to bring despair) The land where all will be glory while the ages shall roll. It is Springtime forever there.
Springtime in Glory, Always Springtime in Glory, Where the flowers are blooming rich and rare (so rich and rare). Where the happy angels are singing, Bells of Glory are ringing, It is Springtime forever there It's always Springtime.
Copyright Presley/Stamps Baxter, SESAC Recorded by The Johnson Mountain Boys @religion @gospel _________________ Sandra Miller
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| 2012/10/2 18:21 | Profile | beekpr Member
Joined: 2011/7/12 Posts: 83
| Re: Springtime in Glory | | Here is a thought of a slightly different note. The airwaves daily blast our ears with "love songs", but have any of you ever stopped to think, "are these realy "love songs"? When have you last (if ever) heard a love song played on the radio written about a dear spouse of many years? After hearing one of these typical songs one day I prayed to the Lord, requesting Him to enable me to write a song for my precious wife which tells the truth about married life and true love. There is quite some story about how my prayer was answered-He actually gave me two songs- but I will share one of them now.
He Gave To Me a Song
Folks sing of love that leaves a bleeding heart With shattered dreams and memories of pain. Together now-tomorrow but to part, And search the world in quest of love again. But God be praised! He gave to me a song, Of one whose heart is pure and good and true! Though storms have raged and years have sped along, Our love remains, still strong and fresh and new!
Those spark'ling eyes that beamed their charms on mine, And captive held my heart beneath their gaze, Still hold their pow'r and shed a ray, Divine, Upon my heart to gladden all my days. They use a language not by words expressed, Which none can speak to me but they, alone; They bid me in her deepest love to rest, And make her throbbing bosom's warmth my own.
That lov'ly Princess of my wedding day- I drank her beauty and was satisfied. Not time or age can steal the joy away, To feast my eyes upon my pretty bride. Once God with artful skill and tenderness Wrought her dear face and form with me in mind, That I might cherish her and ever bless Her with adoring eyes and favour, kind.
Her laughter is a joyous melody; Her gentle words are Heaven's holy balm; Her soft caress is as God's touch on me, To soothe my weary spirit into calm. The God I love and worship day by day Is her God too-her Lord, her life, her all- So hand in hand with Him we walk the way, And cling to Him whatever may befall.
'Tis God alone Who brought to us this gift. Nought but salvation, free, can it excell. And so to Him my voice in praise I lift, As friends to you this story thus I tell. Come, raise your hands with me to bless the Lord! And never let your heart's affection move, From that dear one His mercy did afford, For oh - how good it is to be in love!
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| 2012/10/2 21:53 | Profile | ginnyrose Member
Joined: 2004/7/7 Posts: 7534 Mississippi
| RE: He Gave To Me a Song | | Beekpr,
This is absolutely beautiful! It is so profound it makes one choke up. It also demonstrates the profound love God gives a couple who work to serve him - something the world hankers for but finds ever elusive because they are looking for it at all the wrong places.
Now would you mind sharing the other poem?
ginnyrose _________________ Sandra Miller
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| 2012/10/3 11:31 | Profile | beekpr Member
Joined: 2011/7/12 Posts: 83
| Re: would you mind sharing... | | Ginnyrose, here is the other song. It loses some of its punch when I don't sing it beause the melody and drama are part of it, but here it is. I use the sheep and bee imagery because of my occupation. The strange title is because the music reminded me somewhat of a chant when I listened to the midi file after I had written it down on the computer - it is built on a musical theme which continually varies to complement the lyric.
The Lover's Chant
As are the green leaves to the tree; To butterflies, their flight so free; As perfume to the blooming rose; Its subtle magic to my nose; As starlight to the midnight sky; As trilling songs to birds that fly; As morning's hues are to the night; To winter scenes, snow's spark'ling white; Unbridled joy to lambs that leap; As scented hay to hungry sheep; As golden honey to the bee- So is your love, dear one, to me! You are my Spice! You are my Sweet! Y o u m a k e t h i s d r y o l d g u y-complete! You bring sweet music to my soul; When joined to you in love I'm whole! 'Tis God Who wrought this mystery; 'Tis He Who planned for you and me- And so His Name we glorify, And walk together 'till we die!
coda Fair Lady, if I've gained your grace, Then let me hold you in embrace! |
| 2012/10/4 14:44 | Profile | ccchhhrrriiisss Member
Joined: 2003/11/23 Posts: 4779
| Re: Springtime in Glory | | IF I STAND by Rich Mullins
http://tinyurl.com/ifistand
VERSE 1:
There's more that rises in the morning Than the sun And more that shines in the night Than just the moon It's more than just this fire here That keeps me warm In a shelter that is larger Than this room
And there's a loyalty that's deeper Than mere sentiments And a music higher than the songs That I can sing The stuff of Earth competes For the allegiance I owe only to the giver Of all good things
CHORUS:
So if I stand Let me stand on the promise That you will pull me through And if I can't, Let me fall on the grace That first brought me to You
And if I sing Let me sing for the joy That has born in me these songs And if I weep Let it be as a man Who is longing for his home
VERSE 2:
There's more that dances on the prairies Than the wind More that pulses in the ocean Than the tide There's a love that is fiercer Than the love between friends More gentle than a mother's When her baby's at her side
And there's a loyalty that's deeper Than mere sentiments And a music higher than the songs That I can sing The stuff of Earth competes For the allegiance I owe only to the Giver Of all good things
CHORUS(2x)
So if I stand Let me stand on the promise That you will pull me through And if I can't, Let me fall on the grace That first brought me to You
And if I sing Let me sing for the joy That has born in me these songs And if I weep Let it be as a man Who is longing for his home
And if I weep Let it be as a man Who is longing for his home
http://tinyurl.com/ifistand _________________ Christopher
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| 2013/4/29 21:06 | Profile | MaryJane Member
Joined: 2006/7/31 Posts: 3057
| Re: | | by ccchhhrrriiisss on 2013/4/29 15:06:38
IF I STAND by Rich Mullins
http://tinyurl.com/ifistand ____________
This song has always made me cry...but its good tears cause it makes me think so much of JESUS and HIS promises to us knowing no matter how dark the skies get HE will never fail me!!
Thank you so much Chris for reminding me that JESUS does use music to speak to our hearts at times.
God bless mj |
| 2013/4/29 21:46 | Profile | ccchhhrrriiisss Member
Joined: 2003/11/23 Posts: 4779
| Re: | | Hi MaryJane,
I agree. Rich Mullins had some very wonderful songs that have touched my heart at just the right moment. The same is true of some others (but, sadly, not nearly as often with much of today's music).
Keith Green is also one of my favorite musicians. I can't count the times that I have been encouraged, strengthened or simply drawn to worship by some of his songs.
Here is a great song that echoes my own testimony:
YOUR LOVE BROKE THROUGH by Keith Green
http://tinyurl.com/lovebrokethrough
Like a foolish dreamer trying to build a highway to the sky All my hopes would come tumbling down And I never knew just why Until today, when you pulled away the clouds That hung like curtains on my eyes Well I've been blind All these wasted years And I thought I was so wise But then you took me by surprise
Like waking up from the longest dream, How real it seemed! Until your love broke through I've been lost in a fantasy, that blinded me Until your love broke through
All my life I've been searching for that crazy missing part And with one touch, you just rolled away The stone that held my heart And now I see that the answer was as easy As just asking you in And I am so sure I could never doubt Your gentle touch again It's like the power of the wind!
Like waking up from the longest dream, How real it seemed! Until your love broke through! I've been lost in a fantasy that blinded me Until your love broke through!
Like waking up from the longest dream, How real it seemed! Until your love broke through! Until your love broke through!
http://tinyurl.com/lovebrokethrough _________________ Christopher
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| 2013/5/10 16:42 | Profile | ccchhhrrriiisss Member
Joined: 2003/11/23 Posts: 4779
| Re: | | RUSHING WIND by Keith Green
http://tinyurl.com/rushingwindbykeithgreen
Rushing wind, Blow through this temple, Blowing out the dust within; Come and breathe your breath upon me: I've been born again.
Holy Spirit, I surrender; Take me where you want to go. Plant me by your living water, Plant me deep so I can grow.
Jesus, youre the One who sets my spirit free; Use me, Lord; and glorify Your Holy Name through me.
Separate me from this world, Lord; Sanctify my life for you. Daily change me to your image, Help me bear good fruit.
Every day you're drawing closer; Trials come to test my faith. But when all is said and done, Lord, I know it's been worth the wait.
Jesus, youre the one who set my spirit free; Use me, Lord; Glorify Your Holy Name through me.
Rushing wind, Blow through this temple, Blowing out the dust within; Come and breathe you breath upon me, For I've been born again.
http://tinyurl.com/rushingwindbykeithgreen _________________ Christopher
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| 2013/6/13 20:36 | Profile | ccchhhrrriiisss Member
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| Re: | | PLEDGE MY HEAD TO HEAVEN by Keith Green
http://tinyurl.com/pledgemyheadbykeithgreen
I pledge my head to Heaven for the Gospel, And I ask no man on Earth to fill my needs. Like the sparrow up above, I am enveloped in His love, And I trust Him like those little ones He feeds.
Well, I pledge my wife to Heaven for the Gospel, Though our love each passing day just seems to grow. As I told her when we wed, I'd surely rather be found dead, Than to love her more than the one who saved my soul.
I'm your child, and I want to be in your family forever. I'm your child, and I'm going to follow you, No matter whatever the cost, I'm gonna count all things lost.
Well I pledge my son to Heaven for the Gospel. Though he's kicked and beaten, ridiculed and scorned. I will teach him to rejoice, and lift a thankful, praising voice, And to be like Him who bore the nails and crown of thorns.
I'm your child, and I want to be in your family forever. I'm your child, and I'm going to follow you, No matter whatever the cost, I'm gonna count all things lost.
Well I've had the chance to gain the world, and to live just like a king, But without your love, it doesn't mean a thing.
Oh no matter whatever the cost, I'm gonna count all things lost, Oh no matter whatever the cost, I'm gonna count all things lost.
Well I pledge my son, I pledge my wife, I pledge my head to heaven, for the Gospel.
http://tinyurl.com/pledgemyheadbykeithgreen _________________ Christopher
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| 2013/6/13 20:42 | Profile | Solomon101 Member
Joined: 2008/4/1 Posts: 536 America's Flyover Country
| Re: | | ANCIENT PROPHECY
Behold the ancient scripture brought forth a prophecy Revealed in the testament of old for all mankind to see
The prophet Isaiah foretold long ago The coming of a man who would heal their land
He assumed a servents nature written in Isaiah 53 He grew in wisdom and stature Healed many and set them free
Torment and pain gripped the land Desperation of release grew strong The prophet saw the time was near Impending deliverance for which they longed
The prophet Isaiah foretold long ago Bloodied crucifixion would bring forth redemption
Behold the prophecy revealed before you Testifies of blood spilt from butchered arteries Mangled beyond human likeness Shredded meat hanging from his skeletal cage This Blood spraying from a mass of twisted flesh Brings forth redemption to partake you must receive Do it now before you die or pay the price Make a step toward God or be destroyed
Surely He hath borne our griefs, weakness and distress And carried our sorrows and pain Yet we ignorantly considered Him stricken Smitten by God and afflicted But He was wounded for our transgressions He was bruised for our guilt and iniquities The chastisement needed to obtain peace and well-being For us was upon Him and with the lashings and torment That butchered Him we are healed and made complete
He assumed a servants nature written in Isaiah 53 He grew in wisdom and stature Healed many and set them free
Ancient writings formed on parchment conceived Beyond the realm of time Fulfillment yet to be achieved time Unfolds to reveal completion
The prophet Isaiah foretold long ago Blood justification Spiritual completion This Blood spraying from a mass of twisted flesh Brings forth redemption to partake you must receive Do it now before you die or pay the price Make a step toward God or be destroyed
based on Isaiah 53:4-5
by Mortification
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