Do You Know

Do you know?
Well, do you know,
How much He loves you so?
He really wants you to know,
That He loves you so.

Ever since time began
Oh, so long, long ago;
He’s wanted you to understand,
Just how much He loves you so.

A gift He did give to you;
It was the gift of life.
And He stood beside you;
Through the trouble and strife.

Well, do you know?
How much He loves you so?
He really wants you to know,
That He loves you so.

He blesses you each day,
Guards and provides.
He shows you His way,
And His love never hides.

Though you may turn away;
He wants you to know,
That there is a better way,
It is His love you should know.

Well, now you know,
How much He loves you so.
He really wants you to know,
That He loves you so.

Carl A. Gooch ~ 01 March 2013

Yesterday and Forever

Yesterday and forever He is the same;
Praise and glory be to His holy name.
The Lord all powerful, of ancient days,
Is the same Lord we still claim today.

The Lord who lead the Jewish nation,
Is the same Lord that brings salvation.
He who created the stars in heaven above,
Is the same who smiles on you with love.

The God that our father’s father knew,
Is the God worshiped by me and you.
God does not change to fit a whim,
Nor does His mighty power grow dim.

The God who’s hand parted the sea,
Is the one that today leads you and me.
The Lord that was with Daniel in the den
Will still be walking with us to the end.

The God that saved Isaac from the knife
Is the very same God that saves our life.
Even though times and man’s hearts change,
God’s is the one thing we can trust to be the same.

Yesterday and forever His word is the same.
Yesterday and forever His promise is the same.
Yesterday and forever His will is the same.
Yesterday and forever His love is the same.
No matter what happens or what we claim,
The Lord our God will always be the same.

Carl A. Gooch ~ 27 February 2013

Lord Save us All

As you reveal your word
It gives understanding;
A light to my simple mind.
Polishing my dull thoughts,
Until your loving way shines.

Your statutes are great;
They bring great blessings.
All your promises revealed,
Not one gift from me concealed.

With all my strength I call,
Help me to follow your law;
For it is trustworthy and true.
It is of great benefit I know,
For your love is in all you do.

My mouth opens in hunger,
Longing for your commands.
Smile down on your servant,
Let not your decrees be silent.

Turn to me with your mercy,
There is a river of bitter tears
Flowing from opened my eyes.
I look around in shock and dismay
As your laws the world does not obey.

They cry out in pain and anguish,
Yet reject the Healer’s hand.
Not only with their lips do they curse,
But with their heart and make it worse.

Lord please hear your servants call
Hold me tight so I will not fall.
If what I see unfolding around me,
Is but a glimpse of things to be.
Lord save us all!

Carl A. Gooch ~ 26 February 2013

Hope Shines Bright

In this world the storm clouds
Will gathering over your head.
And those vile winds that are blowing
Will try to crush you on the rocks below.
But in this, the darkest of your night,
His precious light of hope shines bright.

Lift up your heart; lift up your hand,
He’ll lead you through to the Promised Land.
He is the Son of God and the Son of man,
He will lift you up and help you stand.

When the trouble of this world
Are coming at you, hard and fast;
And you start to tremble and shake,
Your mind may question what you know.
But trusting in Him you will be alright,
In His loving arms hope is shinning bright.

Lift up your heart; lift up your hand,
He’ll lead you through to the Promised Land.
He is the Son of God and the Son of man,
He will lift you up and help you stand.

When you body grows old and weak;
When you are tired down to your bones,
You may feel the pain of each passing year
And you may wonder just when He will call.
Be calm and patient, He knows your plight.
The light of His hope shines on you tonight.

Lift up your heart; lift up your hand,
He’ll lead you through to the Promised Land.
He is the Son of God and the Son of man,
He will lift you up and help you stand.

My Guide, my Lead

I will speak of your love and Justice;
For all to hear will I sing your praise.
You came and saved me from my sins;
I will walk free in you the rest of my days.

Your laws lead and guide my path;
In my house you word has final say.
I do not look to the world for approval;
I will not let my eyes lead me astray.

I detest those who will speak twice;
Once the truth and once to please a crowd.
Guard my heart from perverse ways;
So I may stand with you tall and proud.

My eyes will be on you and your ways;
It is my joy; my treasure is to follow you.
My lips will sing of your great wonders;
And with my heart proclaim your love is true.

Every morning I will rise with prayer;
And I will call on you throughout the day.
Only the pure and blameless will I heed;
Only you Lord are my guide; my lead.

Swift and Sweet

My Lord how majestic is your temple;
Man’s eyes see but think it’s simple.
With just a glimpse at the saints,
My soul yearns and grows faint.

My heart and my flesh cry out to you;
I’ve heard your word and know it’s true.
You provide for all the birds of the air;
The flowers cause one to stop and stare.

Blessed are those who with you dwell;
They praise you and your stories tell.
Mighty God, loving Lord righteous King,
You’re my strength, my hope, my everything.

It is by my Lord that I will stand bold;
No good thing does my God withhold.
His hand guides us and blesses us everyday;
His wants us to know His love and honor His way.

I search His word, piece by loving piece;
A treasure to the weary, rest in peace.
Swift is His rebuke; but sweet His promise,
The sting of correction shows love to us.
Blessed is the one who in God trusts.

Gave Everything

My heart calls out to you,

And swift is your answer;

Surely your word I will obey.

I cry out for you to save me,

And you are there to comfort;

My heart listens to what you say.

I rise before the breaking of day,

And I place all my trust in you;

Your laws are just and stand forever.

My eyes open late into the night,

Meditating on your loving promises;

That we may always walk together.

Troubles and distress do come,

Yet in your commands I delight;

Your ways are right and true.

You grant wisdom to the low,

 That my heart will understand

And I will be found always loving you.

You provide for me your servant,

Out of your grace, with mercy;

You are my loving Master and King.

In you alone is salvation found,

You paid the price too high to pay;

For this sinner you gave everything!