Noble Theme

Noble Theme

My heart is filled with the noble theme,
Of reciting the words of my Lord and King.
His promises are for both old and young,
They please both the ears and the tongue.

Grant O’ Lord my plea that my lips excel,
That all who hear your story of love I tell.
May I speak of your splendor and majesty,
That in these words you give, all may see.

Let your mighty hand touch the hearts,
To know the truth your words imparts.
Open the eyes so all may see and know,
That you are with us wherever we go.

Opens our hearts and let us songs employ,
For you have anointed us with oils of joy.
No longer the bitter tear do we need,
For we are victorious in your great deed.

No longer to stumble in sins dark night,
For now we walk with you in your holy light.
Once poor, lonely and without a place,
You made us royal members by your grace.

The righteous rejoice and the wicked flee,
As your power is displayed for all to see.
Trouble will come, then go away again,
But you paid the price for all our sin.

So let us all stand together a body of one,
And praise the name of God’s own Son.
Let us lift our voices together and say,
Jesus my Lord, the truth, the life and the way.

Carl A. Gooch ~ 12 February 2010