Always stop for turtles 

 when they're crossing the street

 And stop and smell the flowers

                  cause they smell so sweet

If you're in a place to look

        then sit and watch the stars

Take time each day to read the Good Book

 and you'll learn to value

                 not just the kisses but the scars

for all of life's ups and down's

   are held safely in His hands

for I know the thoughts I have toward you -

to benefit you and help you to stand

for I will finish the good work I began

when I began You

when you were just a molecule or two

It wasvthen I knew

you would be            a pleasure to me

    to make my heart       skip a beat

I have no regrets

I have no complaints 

 embrace every test

 that makes you my saint

 and when that dog licks your face

  remember he's there because of my grace...

 Oh there's a fount in Heaven above 

 Oh there's a Savior filled with sweet love

 Oh there's a place I know I can go

 when troubles beset me on earth here below

He has made a room for me

He will not leave or forsake me

He will preserve my soul for His good pleasure 

for I am His everlasting treasure!

oh He's taking me

   To the light and love I crave

   To the One who died to save

   To the place of eternal joy

   To the Daddy of all girls and boys

Yes there's a fount in Heaven above 

Filled with my Savior's eternal love

Yes there's a place I know you can go

When troubles beset you in this life here below 

 Many are they

 who come to the altar

 and pledge their love to Me

but of those who

 consummate our marriage 

 few there be

My call to all

 is one of intimacy 

Everyone is invited 

 to My inner sanctuary 

Some will come

 but not abide

most will run and hide

Only a few

come deep inside 

where I reveal 

The secrets of My heart -

treasures beyond compare

are to be found there

Wisdom and riches

of the everlasting kind

can be found by those

who give Me their hearts

not just their minds

 There is no higher pursuit

 on which to spend our days

Then falling in love with Truth

 and giving Him our constant praise 

Oh God of my youth!

Oh God of my old age!

You're the God I choose

for You are mighty to save!

Jesus,  Emmanuel,  El Shaddai!

 Draw me to Your bosom

 Raise me up on high

In my weakness 

show Yourself strong

Inhabit my chest

and right every wrong!

Make me Your holy habitation 

 that I may show Your face

to a wayward generation 

in every tribe and nation

For no one who meets You

will ever be the same

They'll either run from You or to

either way they'll be forever changed

I love You

in weakness it's true

but in my weakness 

Your strength shines through 

So this Day I will sing

My Saviour's victory song

For I am rejoicing 

that He forgets my wrongs!

My shame and nakedness are covered

as I put His robe of righteousness on!

- apostle Chris 

email address: tripperdgev@gmail.com 

Turn ye

 

Some of the old hymns are so anointed: here's one -

O turn ye, o turn ye, for why will ye die?

 When God , in great mercy, is coming so nigh?

Now Jesus invites you, the Spirit it says come!

 And angels are waiting to welcome you home.

And now Christ is ready, your soul to receive, 

 Oh how can you question,  if you will believe?

If sin is your burden, why will you not come?

 Tis you He makes welcome, He bids you come home.

In riches, in pleasures,  what can you obtain, 

 to sooth your affliction,  or banish your pain?

To bear up your spirit when summoned to die

 or waft you to mansions of glory on high?

Why will you be starving and feeding on air?

 There's mercy in Jesus, enough and to spare! 

If still you are doubting,  make trial and see

and prove that His mercy is boundless and free!

And this one - 

A wonderful Savior is Jesus my Lord,

a wonderful Savior is he.

He hides my soul in the cleft of the Rock, 

where rivers of pleasure i see.

He hides my soul in the cleft of the Rock 

that shadows a thirsty land

He hides my life in the depths of his love

and covers me with his hand, and covers me with his hand. 

A wonderful Savior is Jesus my Lord, 

He takes my burden away,

He holds me up and I shall not be moved,

He gives me strength as my Day.

With numberless blessings each moment He crowns

and filled with His fulness Divine

I sing in my rapture oh glory to God 

for such a Redeemer as mine!

When clothed in His brightness,  transported i rise

To meet Him in clouds of the sky,

His perfect salvation,  His wonderful love,

I'll shout with the millions on high!