Mercy And Grace

Mercy And Grace

I could walk around wearing a frown,
But that would only bring me down.
So I choose to put a smile on my face,
Cause I’m blessed by mercy and grace.

What this world thinks won’t tie me down,
I’m promised a mansion robe and crown.
Each day I will rise and run this race,
My Lord right beside me setting the pace.

In this world I have neither riches or fame,
But I have what I need by His holy name.
He called me from dark into the light,
And I’ll stand strong by His mercy and might.

The world tries to pull me in to a sinful game,
But I’m not like I was, I’m just not the same.
His Holy word shows me wrong from right,
And His love says I’m precious in His sight.

I could walk around wearing a frown,
But that would only bring me down.
So I choose to put a smile on my face,
Cause I’m blessed by mercy and grace.

By His love I am set free from sin,
I don’t ever want to go back again.
So I choose to put a smile on my face,
Cause I’m blessed by mercy and grace.
His mercy and grace is enough for me,
And I’ll live for Him, blessed and free.

Now there is no worry, care or woe,
Cause I’m covered from head to toe.
Walking along with a smile on my face,
For He blessed me with mercy and grace.

Carl A. Gooch ~ 16 July 2009

Rejoice

Rejoice

I went outside to greet the morning,
The sun was shinning down.
I heard the birds in the trees singing,
What a lovely, lovely sound.
I lifted my arms to the heavens,
And praised my Lord out loud.

Rejoice, oh my soul rejoice,
For the Lord is here with you in this day.
Listen to His words and follow in His way,
So that you may know and rejoice.

The cool air like a kiss upon my cheek,
As it calmed my heart down.
The gentle laughter of a small creek,
adding to the symphony of sound.
The sweet perfume filled my mind,
From the flowers on the ground.

Rejoice, oh my soul rejoice,
For the Lord is here with you in this day.
The love of the Lord will guide your way,
So with all that is in you rejoice.

I felt His loving arms surround me,
As I sat there on the ground.
The peace that His grace brought me,
None greater can be found.
He opened up my heart so I could see,
That to Him I am forever bound.

Rejoice, oh my soul rejoice,
For the Lord is here with you in this day.
His love for you can never be taken away,
So rejoice, give thanks and rejoice.

Carl A. Gooch ~ 23 September 2009