Hear and See

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[Verse 1]

The voices inside my head

Oft so negatively said...

Are much different than the Lord's 

With His I am taught and led!

Feast on the  words of Christ

And let Him speak to you

Let Him fill you with Light

And teach you what to do

It may be repentance

Or perhaps to pray more

Or believe in each chance

That you've been set before

[Chorus]

Those with ears to hear

Heed the Savior’s knock

They feel He is near

And stand upon His rock

[Verse 2]

My path to take where is it?

There’s so many choices I see

To help, who should I visit?

My strengths? Who understands me?

Roadblocks aren't meant to frustrate
But to stretch you in new ways
There's no score card or a grade
It's for experience, always

Discover truly who you are
And who our Savior is
He'll take you breathtakingly far
And you will know you are His

[Chorus]

Those with eyes to see

Heed the Savior’s Light

There’s warmth that they feel

The path? There’s insight!

Come see and hear

And feel for yourself

The Savior is near

Know this for yourself

Golgotha notes from The Savior's Final Week- Golgotha- Ongoing

Now or in the next life

Those who have suffered for Christ

God honors and rewards

For their love filled sacrifice

He knows the pain of that price

That trial, hardship, persecution 

You never ever suffer alone

When its in His name- our Lord is there...

As every painful step He has known

For you... for your persector- He did atone

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Others suffered on the cross

But for the Only Begotten, it was worse

Abandonment was the cost

From the Father- His strengthening source

This ...until the atonement ran its course

O Be Wise

 O Be Wise

“Oh be wise, what can I say more.”
Wrote Jacob, to meekly implore.
A prophet thus speaks from the dust.
His wisdom, from God, we can trust.
He'd sincere energy of soul.
Each man, too, may magnify role.
We can serve both wisely and well.
When we do, it's easy to tell,
For we'll know their hopes and their dreams.
This is not as hard as it seems.

Oh be wise, I say to myself.
I must take the book off the shelf.
When I read of the prophets plea.
I know I feel the urgency.
Self-compelled I know what to do.
Simply put, I should follow through.
Innovate, through inspiration.
Contemplate, through meditation.
It's our chance to serve and to grow.
Stewardships are made to be so.

Near the beginning of the Book of Mormon, the prophet Jacob gives us the following counsel: “O be wise; what can I say more?” (Jacob 6:12)

The Greatest Miracle of All

 The Greatest Miracle of All

Thoughts from Elder M. Russell Ballard's remarks honoring the Crandall Canyon mine collapse

There is one who knows us best.
He only can give true rest.
He knows every ounce of pain.
For us He suffered, was slain.

Our hearts won't be troubled, now
With fears flayed to rest, and how?
His love enfolds us with His peace.
May our love for Him increase.

We endure and weep the night.
Then joy comes with morning light.
He bears what ere shadows fall-
The great miracle for all.

He has borne all man's sorrows.
Our hope for bright tomorrows,
We know His love is so pure.
With faith we cope and endure.

The Miracle of the Holy Bible

 

The Miracle of the Holy Bible

Four thousand years of sacred history
The Bible was preserved by holy men
It gives account of Christ's words and ministry
They are found in the old and new testament

They were protected through the dark ages
Through the countless conflicts of generations
Yet, still testifies of Christ in its pages
Though there'd been many hands and translations

We owe so much for each man's inspired words
We owe so much to the many martyrs
Who served all their lives and made record
And, too, we revere those called the reformers

God does direct what His scriptures should say
He's whom we place our trust and confidence
We are blessed to have the bible today
And, it's not by chance or coincidence

Here we learn of the teachings of Jesus
Here love and obedience can increase
Honest study of holy words help us
On our quest towards happiness and peace

Tens of millions find God in the Bible
Here they find truth to feed and guide their faith
Their dream to have freedoms, were not idle
They saught to be led by God and not fate

When the bible went into the household
It helped each man to search which doctrines were true
Now more light and wisdom can and does unfold
Influenced by one who asked what to do

Prompted by words he read in the bible
He went alone to a grove, to God beseech
Now what happened next, there's no denial
God and Jesus came to Joseph to teach

Without the bible, where would mankind be?
It led Joseph, who was schooled for manhood
From golden plates, he began translating
Then God's church was restored and, too, priesthood

Now we've the most correct of any book
For it was preserved and protected also
Translated by seers, he used to look
With this companion works, the church does grow!

Now, we've another testament of Christ
As the world grows in knowledge of all kinds
We're thankful our father hears our cries
That to every humble seeker- truth he finds

The bible is a pillar of our faith
And is a powerful witness of the Savior
It witnesses anew, and God may be praised
For the Latter- Days, we have help to endure!

Live by Faith and Not by Fear

 Live by Faith and Not by Fear see below- the song

[Verse 1]All over the world, there are good Latter- Day Saints

As truths are unfurled, faith abounds without restraints

Though we've drought conditions, we can find living waters

And our homes can be safe, midst precarious matters

[Chorus]

Live by faith and not by fear

Our Savior ever, ever is near

And His plan has been laid clear

[Verse 2]The gospel teaches us how to increase our faith

If we but listen, the Prophet teaches the way

When we have the Spirit, we serve and lengthen our stride

And, from temple's beacon, we're bright, no longer to hide

[Chorus]

Live by faith and not by fear

Our Savior ever, ever is near

And His plan has been laid clear

[Verse 3]When we feel weighed down, we can increase faith and prayer

We emphasize love, we reflect and feel aware

When we reach a crossroad, we'll follow Christ and not fear

He will share our burdens and make them easy to bear

[Chorus]

Live by faith and not by fear

Our Savior ever, ever is near

And His plan has been laid clear

[Bridge]

This is the time

More than ever before

To listen and obey

And for the Lord, labor

[Chorus]

Live by faith and not by fear

Our Savior ever, ever is near

And His plan has been laid clear

Thoughts based on words by Elder Cook

He Could Have Carved His Own Cross

 

He could have carved His own cross, Magnificent for bearing

But His work, was the Father's, He carried His gospel selflessly sharing

He could have carved His own sign, telling the world who He is

But He came, not for Himself, but to honor the Father- to please Him  

He could have made His own crown, fit for a king, for wearing
But He came, not for nations, but to show souls their worth, caring

He didn't even carve His own tomb, a place to honor the dead

Now, in Heaven, He is making room for mansions, for us instead

What He did carve is the path, for each of us...the Way!

Where He promises His Spirit to prepare us for the perfect day

[Chorus]

Truly He was the perfect lamb

Sacrificed to atone

Willing to submit to all things

It was His to do, alone

[Bridge]

Do we remember how He suffered?
Do we think of him on the cross?
Do we thank Him for what is offered?
Do we proclaim Him no matter the cost?

[Chorus]

Truly He was the perfect lamb

Sacrificed to atone

Willing to submit to all things

It was His to do, alone

His composure
His selflessness, 

His compassion

His pure kindness