GOD IS MY REFUGE

Author Unknown

WHEN CLOUDS OF DOUBT HOVER O'ER ME
ANGRY WAVES TOSS ME TO AND FRO
THERE IS A PLACE I CAN GO
HE'S THE SHIELD FROM EVERY TEMPEST
HE'S AN ANCHOR THAT IS SURE
IN TIMES LIKE THESE IT'S GOOD TO KNOW

GOD IS MY REFUGE
A STRONG AND MIGHTY TOWER
THAT I CAN RUN TO
GOD IS MY REFUGE
WITHOUT HIM WHAT WOULD I DO

ONCE I WANDERED FROM HIS SHELTER
UP AHEAD I COULD NOT SEE
THOSE DARK CLOUDS GATHERING WITH RAIN
WHEN THE RAINS BLEW HARD AGAINST ME
I CRIED OUT AND I RAN TO HIM
AND NOW I AM SAFE FROM THE STORM

GOD IS MY REFUGE
A STRONG AND MIGHTY TOWER
THAT I CAN RUN TO
GOD IS MY REFUGE
WITHOUT HIM WHAT WOULD I DO

THE SEARCH IS OVER

Ronnie Hinson & Mike Payne

He knows what you're going through
He's walked in your shoes,
And He's felt the pain
'Til His tears fell like rain,
And His heart broke in two.
He knows how it feels alone
When all of His friends were gone,
Yet He walked up that hill,
Doing His Father's will
To die for you.

The search is over
You've found a friend for life.
He'll lead you from the dark
Into His heavenly light.
The search is over
'Though your hearts been breaking,
Jesus is waiting,
The search is over.

We all have a choice to make,
There's two roads to take.
Have you carried sin's load
When down the wrong road
Have you lost your way?
Now the Father stands at the door,
And He looks down the road once more;
He sees you coming home,
You've wandered so long,
Now it's homecoming day.

The search is over
You've found a friend for life.
He'll lead you from the dark
Into His heavenly light.
The search is over
'Though your hearts been breaking,
Jesus is waiting,
The search is over.

HE SAW IT ALL

Author Unknown

I was working in town one afternoon
Attending some business affairs
I heard a commotion a couple streets over
And wondered, “What’s happenin’ there”
A young man was running from in that direction
And stopped just to catch his breath
I asked him to please tell me what was the hurry
He smiled up at me and he said.

I was trying to catch the crippled man
Did he run past this way?
He was rushing home to tell everyone
What Jesus did today
And the mute man was telling myself and the deaf girl
He’s leaving to answer God’s call
It’s hard to believe but if you don’t trust me
Ask the blind man, he saw it all
Ask the blind man, he saw it all

My friend if the troubles and burdens you carry
Are heavy and dragging you down
And you’ve tried everything you can possibly think of
But there’s no relief to be found
That very same Jesus that altered the future
Of the blind man, the deaf, and the lame
Is still reaching out in your hour of trouble
One touch and you’re never the same.

You'll be trying to catch the crippled man
Did he run past this way?
He was rushing home to tell everyone
What Jesus did today
And the mute man was telling myself and the deaf girl
He’s leaving to answer God’s call
It’s hard to believe but if you don’t trust me
Ask the blind man, he saw it all
Ask the blind man, he saw it all

AIN'T GOD GOOD?

Author Unknown

FOR FORTY LONG YEARS
GOD'S PEOPLE JOURNEYED IN THE WILDERNESS
SEARCHING FOR CANAAN,
THAT  BLESSED PROMISED LAND
THEY NEVER WENT TOO HUNGRY
NOR THEY NEVER GOT TOO THIRSTY
BUT THE MORE THAT GOD KEPT BLESSING THEM
THE MORE THEY WOULD COMPLAIN


AIN'T GOD GOOD TO GIVE US SO MANY BLESSINGS
UNDESERVING, THAT'S WHAT WE ARE
WE OUGHT TO THANK HIM, LOVE AND PRAISE HIM
A LITTLE MORE TODAY
AND A WHOLE LOT MORE TOMORROW


IN THE TIME THAT WE LIVE
SO MANY ARE UNTHANKFUL
AND ANY MORE THEY FAIL TO SEE
THAT GOD HAS GIVEN ALL
NEVER HAVING TIME FOR GOD,
THEY'RE ALWAYS BUSY WORKING
TO PAY FOR CARS, NEW HOMES, TVS',
AND CARPETS WALL TO WALL


AIN'T GOD GOOD TO GIVE US SO MANY BLESSINGS
UNDESERVING, THAT'S WHAT WE ARE
WE OUGHT TO THANK HIM, LOVE AND PRAISE HIM
A LITTLE MORE TODAY
AND A WHOLE LOT MORE TOMORROW

PRAISE HIS NAME

Author Unknown

When you're up against a wall
And your mountain seems so tall
And you realize that life's not always fair
You can run away and hide
Let the old man decide
Or you can change your circumstances with a prayer

When everything falls apart
Praise His name
When you have a broken heart
Raise your hands and say,
"Lord, You're all I need
You're everything to me,"
And He'll take the pain away
When you feel you're all alone
Praise His name
And you feel all hope is gone
Raise your hands and say,
"Greater is He that is within me"
And you can praise the hurt away
If you'll just praise His name

You can overcome
By the blood of the Lamb
And by the word of your testimony
You'll see the darkness go
As your faith begins to grow
You're not alone, so how can you be lonely?

When everything falls apart
Praise His name
When you have a broken heart
Raise your hands and say,
"Lord, You're all I need
You're everything to me."
And He'll take the pain away
When you feel you're all alone
Praise His name
And you feel all hope is gone
Raise your hands and say,
"Greater is He that is within me,"
And you can praise the hurt away
If you'll just praise His name

NEW GRACE

Tom Hayes

All of grace is my story

All the way from Earth to Glory

Since by grace He lifted me from sin and woe

Living grace He has extended

As on Him my heart depended

He'll give new grace when it's my time to go.

Grace not yet discovered

Grace not yet uncovered

Grace from His bountiful store

Grace to cross the river

And race to face forever

But there'll be new grace I've not needed before.

There's been grace for every mile

There's been grace for every trial

There's been grace sufficient from His vast supply

Grace to make my heart more tender

Grace to love and pray for sinners

But there'll be new grace when it's my time to die.

Grace not yet discovered

Grace not yet uncovered

Grace from His bountiful store

Grace to cross the river

And grace to face forever

But there'll be new grace I've not needed before.

JOSHUA'S SONG

Sheri Easter

Sheri Easter wrote this special song in memory of a brave little boy that touched her heart and was an inspiration to many, Joshua Lee Young (1999-2005). You can remember about Joshua by visiting www.caringbridge.org/sc/joshua

Remember Joshua led an awesome battle
Marched around the city seven times
The walls came down and gave him honor
'Cause he knew all along that God would lead his fight

Are you tired of fighting, weary soldier?
Lay your weapon down and rest awhile
I know you’re tired and weary from your battle
So lay back in God’s arms and rest tonight

You’re beaten by the raging war inside you
You’re stumbling 'cause your steps are getting weak
Your head hangs low and though a tiny smile escapes you
In your eyes surrender is all I see

Are you tired of fighting, weary soldier?
Lay your weapon down and rest awhile
I know you’re tired and weary from your battle
So lay back in God’s arms and rest tonight

Her heart is breaking as she holds him tightly
This war won’t last much longer she can see
She knows the final surrender won’t come easy
So she prays for strength and softly whispers
“Now you’re free”

Are you tired of fighting, weary soldier?
Lay your weapon down and rest awhile
I know you’re tired and weary from your battle
So lay back in God’s arms and rest tonight