"And you who were dead in trespasses and in the uncircumcision of
your flesh, your sinful carnal nature, God brought to life together
with Christ, having freely forgiven all our transgressions."
Colossians 2:13
Streams of Living Water
Thomas Kinkade
O Jesus, I have promised, To serve Thee to the end;
Be Thou forever near me, My Master and my Friend:
I shall not fear the battle If Thou art by my side,
Nor wander from the pathway If Thou wilt be my Guide.
O let me feel Thee near me! The world is ever near;
I see the sights that dazzle, The tempting sounds I hear;
My foes are ever near me, Around me and within,
But, Jesus draw Thou nearer, And shield my soul from sin.
O let me hear Thee speaking In accents clear and still,
Above the storms of passion, The murmurs of self-will!
O speak to reassure me, To hasten or control!
O speak, and make me listen, Thou Guardian of my soul!
O Jesus, Thou hast promised To all who follow Thee
That where Thou art in glory There shall Thy servant be;
And, Jesus, I have promised To serve Thee to the end;
O give me grace to follow, My Master and my Friend!
Amen.
"Loyalty and Courage"
(1868)
Reverend John Ernest Bode
(1816-1874)
Anglican clergyman, educator,
poet, and hymn writer
