He Was Always There

©2004 Deborah Bolack

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It seems so long ago, the day that I was saved,

As I retrace the steps I've made on my meand'ring way.

At times it seemed I stumbled through a darkened forest maze,

and only glimpsed the Sonlight, filtered through a misty haze.

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But, He was always there, waiting patiently.

Yes, Jesus always cared, and always walked with me.

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Though often I would say, "Some things just don't seem right,"

I didn't heed the still small voice.I let men be my guide,

until my Saviour reached out,and he pulled me to his side.

He said, "Just follow closer, and you'll walk within my light."

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Yes, He was always there, waiting patiently.

Yes, Jesus always cared, and always walked with me.

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Oh, now that I am through that dark and cloudy place,

I've stepped into the Sonlight of my Saviour's warm embrace.

My heart is overflowing with such thankfulness and praise.

I finally know the meaning of God's mercy and His grace.

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Yes, He was always there, waiting patiently.

Yes, Jesus always cared, and always walked with me.

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Yes, He is always there, waiting patiently.

Yes, Jesus always cares, and always walks with me.

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Psalm 89:13-16 Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand. Justice and judgement are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face. Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: They shall walk, O Lord, in the light of thy countenance. In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall be exalted.

Isaiah 2:5 O house of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk in the light of the Lord.

Psalm 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

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Yes, He is always there, and even when we seem to have lost our way, all we had to do was take a step closer, and walk in the light of his word. Our God is faithful and full of mercy and grace!

In the Strength Of the Lord

©2012 Deborah Bolack

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I will go in the strength of the Lord God:

I will make mention of thy righteousness.

My lips shall rejoice when I sing unto thee,

and my soul which thou hast redeemed.

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In thee O Lord, do I put my trust.

Thou my hope, my fortress, my rock.

I will praise thy truth,

O my God.

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We will strengthen our hands for this good work.

The God of heaven will prosper us.

So gracious and kind, He will never forsake.

In his manifold mercies leads the way.

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In thee O Lord, do I put my trust.

Thou my hope, my fortress, my rock.

I will praise thy truth,

O my God.

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I will go in the strength of the Lord.

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As I searched for a verse for 2012, I somehow ended up in the book of Nehemiah. Reading through the first two chapters, I was struck by the thought that although Nehemiah's job as a cup bearer was perhaps an important one, he definitely was not in a position of leadership. I was encouraged by the fact that he was not a soldier, a preacher or even a teacher, and yet God used him. So, what did Nehemiah have that took him to Jerusalem? He had a burden....a burden that caused him to weep before the Lord and to intercede for his people....to confess their transgressions that had caused them to become a reproach....and he had a desire to do something about it. He saw that there was a need, and God put it on his heart to go.

I continued to search for a verse that said, 'go' and found my verse for 2012 here:

 Psalm 71:16 I will go in the strength of the Lord God: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.

P.S.  This song was written almost a year ago, but my new computer wouldn't let me upload it. I now have the latest version of BIAB, which is compatible with my computer, so hopefully I'll get back to posting songs again soon!