Whispers of Love

Whispers of Love

Soft and gentle a mothers kiss,
Her child sleeps in peaceful bliss.
She leans and whispers in his ear,
Sweet words of love for him to hear.

Two stand before God to become one,
A ring upon the hand; the wedding done.
The union blessed by God above,
Their hearts hear His whispers of love.

As evening fall and night begins
The couple prepares to turn in.
Arms locked in fond embrace,
Whispers of love face to face.

A father grips the hand of his son,
Wishing him well till the war be done.
A mothers tear runs down her cheek,
And whispers love hard to speak.

The roar of the battle can not dim,
The love of God that dwells within.
The soldier know deep in his heart,
Those whispers of love will never part.

When those dark clouds are rolling in
Savagely blown by the howling wind.
But God will be with us even here,
Listen close and your ears will hear,
His whispers of love.

We don’t need to scream and shout,
If it is true love we are talking about.
For truth everlasting look to God above,
And heed those sweet whispers of love.

Carl A. Gooch ~ 22 March 2010

Set Free

Set Free

Lift up my soul to you O Lord;
In you is my spirit is restored.
My enemies fall to the dust;
In you, O my God do I trust.

The wicked are put to shame,
But the wise praise your name.
Reveal and teach me your ways,
That I may follow you all my days.

Guide my life and my behavior,
For you alone are my Savior.
Remember your great mercy and love,
And stand guard from heaven above.

Remember not the sins of my youth,
But instruct this sinner with your truth.
According to your love, remember me;
For the sake of your name forgive me.

I have no fear with you by my side,
Nor will your great love will I hide.
Though lonely and far from home,
You are with me, I never walk alone.

Let your child not be put to shame,
My hope and refuge is in your name.
Your covenant you revealed to me;
It was by your blood I was set free.

Carl A. Gooch ~ 16 March 2010

My Lord I Serve

My Lord I Serve

O Lord, out of the depths of my sins I cry to you,
Hear my plea, let your ears be alert to my cry.
Beaten down and confused I know not what to do,
Come and rescue me O Lord, for I will surly die.

Head bowed low I confess, on my merit I can not stand,
Only in you is there hope; only in you is there mercy.
Receive my humble prayers and reach down your hand,
No other can save, in you alone will I ever be free.

Praise the Lord, o my soul; praise His holy name,
Remember forever His wondrous love and mercy.
Today I have been cleansed because to me He came,
Forever unchained from the sin that bound me.

Glory to Him that from sins dark pit redeems,
The one who dries my tear and my pain eases.
All glory to the Lord who has heard my screams,
And came to forgive my sin and heal my diseases.

He lifts me up on wings of eagles, and satisfies my soul,
I live for Him, and His name my heart will forever praise.
His loving hand leads and guides me to my heavenly goal,
He now dwells and walks with me for the rest of my days.

Praise be to the Lord most high, all glory be to him,
Let this life I live be in worship to my Lord I serve.
My heart rejoices in Him, to the Lord I sing my hymn,
Praise His name, for He does not judge as I deserve.

Carl A. Gooch ~ 09 March 2010

The Old Ways

The Old Ways

It’s so, so hard to let go;
Of the old ways.
And change comes so slow.
Lord, hear me pray.

I’m weary down to the bone,
Of the old ways.
I can’t make it on my own;
help me today.

When am I to see a change;
Of the old ways?
Free me from these chains,
Teach me your way.

Please hear my plea and rid me;
Of the old ways.
Open my heart and let me see,
A brand new day.

Help me Lord to turn loose;
Of the old ways.
I know there is no excuse,
to stay this way.

Thank you Lord, you freed me;
Of the old ways.
With a heart as glad as can be,
I’ll follow you each day.

Carl A. Gooch ~ 08 March 2010

Morning Prayer

Morning Prayer

Dear Father who reigns from heaven above,
Guide me that I may reflect your Holy love.
Let your spirit dwell boldly with me this day,
That I respect your name in what I do and say.

Reveal your will to me and help me to obey,
May you rule in my life each and every day.
Provide for me my Lord, all of my daily needs,
And remove from my life all the choking weeds.

Take from me all the wickedness of my Youth,
Fill me with your love and Holy word of truth.
For those who I think have hurt me in the past,
Teach me to forgive that I may be freed at last.

Let me not be tempted by the what I may see,
The deceptive beauty of the sin that surrounds me.
But stand guard over my heart that I am protected,
That this, your temple does not become infected.

It is only by your mighty power that I may see,
Your wondrous kingdom you have promised me.
Guide me Lord that I may live this life to your glory,
let me tell everyone who will hear your beautiful story.

Lord Jesus lead me on,
Amen

Carl A. Gooch ~ 09 March 2010

Live and Testify

Live and Testify

Sing to the Lord your praise; sing out loud in all the earth.
Sing of His glory, tell of how He gave you the new birth.
Let the story of salvation shine, proclaiming day after day,
From nation to nation, in all season in work and in play.

Let the glory of our Lord shine; let His love be known.
Let your heart reveal with your lip the love He has shown.
Great is the Lord, worthy of our praise; heed His call.
Seek out the hurting and the lost tell His story to all.

In thanksgiving, for His precious blood was shed,
Let us worship Him who was raised from the dead.
Let our hearts, lips and lives in praise to Him sing,
And in faith let us to His saving mercy and grace cling.

Praise be to the Lord He has freed us from sins chains,
Let heaven rejoice and the earth be glad; the Lord reigns.
Let all creation reflect His glory; Let every heart now see,
Robed in splendor; strength and glory His sanctuary be.

Let us sing before Him who comes to judge all the earth.
Dance with joy before Him who gives us value and worth.
Let not your tongues be silent, but lift your voices in song,
A sin-offering He was for you, and to Him you now belong.

Join with the angels as they praise and sing of His glory.
Live as with the saints testifying to His wondrous story.
Lift up your hand, lift up your hearts to Him and sing.
Live a life of prayer to our Lord God, savior and King.

Carl A. Gooch ~ 06 March 2010

Christ our Head

Christ our Head

We are blessed to be called as God’s chosen.
As His chosen children we can not be frozen.
For our Lord did not give us a spirit of fear;
But we are to proclaim that others may hear.

A Christian must live among a world of lost,
But lives free because Christ paid the cost.
There are dangers, it’s not an easy life to live,
But one of faith in the promise Christ did give.

If His will we are to know we need His lead,
So in prayer to Him as His word we are to read.
How can we be strong; How are we to know,
If we do not asked, If to the source we do not go?

Our Lord knows what dangers we will face,
And He’s right there with us in that place.
Do not fear what will happen to the flesh,
He is the only one who can your soul refresh.

In His death on the cross, we also died,
By an oath of blood to Him we are tied.
And as He rose victorious from the grave,
A promise of life with Him, to us He gave.

He walks with us through this evil land,
He guides and lead with His mighty hand.
Our God is the God for every eye to see;
The one who created all and will always be.

Each day is an adventure on this path,
And the world to us will show it’s wrath.
Traps, toils and snares for us lie ahead,
But have no worries, fear nor dread,
For our salvation rests in Christ our Head.

Carl A. Gooch ~ 03 March 2010