Through the Mother

 Who is the one who always tries

To see the world with child-like eyes
To light the world with magic and love
It is the mother whom we speak of

Who is the one who believes in us
And for that purpose, gives service
To light our path endlessly
It is through the mother that we see

[Verse 1] Who is the one who always tries To see the world with child-like eyes To light the world with magic and love It is the mother whom we speak of [Pre-Chorus] Who is the one who believes in us And for that purpose gives service [Chorus] It is the mother whom we speak of It is the mother who lifts us up To light our path endlessly It is through the mother that we see [Verse 2] When the road runs hard and the room feels cold She names the stars before we're old She gives her best then gives some more A steady hand at the open door [Pre-Chorus] Who is the one who believes in us And for that purpose gives service [Chorus] It is the mother whom we speak of It is the mother who lifts us up To light our path endlessly It is through the mother that we see [Bridge] If I lose my way she calls me home With gentle fire I am not alone She taught me grace to plant and grow The world is kind because she showed [Final Chorus] It is the mother whom we speak of It is the mother who lifts us up To light our path endlessly It is through the mother that we see It is the mother whom we speak of It is the mother who lifts us up

Born of My Heart

 

Dear child, born of my heart ❤️,

Where would I be,

Without you as a part

Of this, our family?

Dear child, so born of my heart

Where would I be,

Without you as the start

of this wonderful painting of family art?

Feeling blessed that my son and his beautiful wife have 3 wonderful children- The first having been adopted.  She was pregnant (after losing a pregnancy and trying for so long) and starting to "show" when the adoption went through. Then they had a third. 

 He and his mother were talking one day and he said that he was born of his mother's heart.  Beautiful, right? 

[Verse 1] Dear child, born of my heart You stitched my days together Tiny hands, big sky You changed the weather I was half a home Till you walked in [Pre-Chorus] Where would I be Without you near me? Where would I be Without your name in my story? [Chorus] Dear child, born of my heart Where would I be? Without you as a part Of this family Dear child, born of my heart You are my start The first bright stroke In our family art [Verse 2] Your shoes by the door Your laugh on the floor Little crumbs of life That I cherish more Every sleepy kiss Every Sunday song You made this place Where I belong [Pre-Chorus] Where would I be Without you near me? Where would I be Without your name in my story? [Chorus] Dear child, born of my heart Where would I be? Without you as a part Of this family Dear child, born of my heart You are my start The first bright stroke In our family art [Bridge] If the road turns hard And the rain comes down I will be the hand That holds you now You are the light In my oldest dream You made a home Out of everything [Final Chorus] Dear child, born of my heart Where would I be? Without you as a part Of this family Dear child, born of my heart

Turn To Our Father

 

I struggle in my troubles
Daily there is no peace.
Till I turn to our Father
And the restless heart finds ease!
He knows my heart, what I'm feeling
And He knows just what I need:
To serve Him, share His love
And let His pure light lead

I know when I've the spirit
New thoughts enter my mind
And my heart thrills to hear it
Sweet is this joy to find!
Feeling God's hand helps me endure
Helps me want more to reach forth
And assist those down trodden,
To know whom to live for

I was playing Away in a Manger and these words started to unfold to the melody. It was a lovely experience.  Does anyone else come up with their own words to favorite hymns?

[Verse 1] I struggle in my troubles Daily there is no peace Till I turn to our Father And my restless heart finds ease He knows my heart, what I'm feeling He knows just what I need To serve Him, share His love And let His pure light lead [Pre-Chorus] I know when I've the Spirit New thoughts enter my mind My heart begins to tremble Sweet joy I get to find Sweet joy I get to find [Chorus] Turn to our Father He knows my need Turn to our Father He sets me free He knows my heart He knows my plea Turn to our Father And follow me [Verse 2] Feeling God's hand helps me endure Helps me want more to reach forth And assist those down trodden To know whom to live for When the road grows heavy And my own strength runs thin I bow my head, He meets me there And fills me up again [Pre-Chorus] I know when I've the Spirit New thoughts enter my mind My heart begins to tremble Sweet joy I get to find Sweet joy I get to find [Chorus] Turn to our Father He knows my need Turn to our Father He sets me free He knows my heart He knows my plea Turn to our Father And follow me [Bridge] So I will keep on reaching For the hand that never leaves And carry love to the broken Like mercy carried me If I lose my footing He will teach my soul to stand I am held, I am guided In the hollow of His hand [Chorus] Turn to our Father He knows my need Turn to our Father He sets me free He knows my heart He knows my plea Turn to our Father And follow me

Martyr's Silence

Nothing can separate us

From the love of God on high.
Through persecution, comes trust
and new strength one cannot deny.

Though we may become as sheep

Gathered for slaughter one day
Or driven out by famine and drought

From God's love naught stands in the way

I am ever faithful to the end

Though hell upon me descend

Though I am asked to deny, to bend

The Lord ever is my one true friend

If gravely, there's a martyrs call

I will proudly hold my peace

For I know that this life is not the end

The love of God will never cease

Romans 8:

35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

 36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.

 37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

 38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

 39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

You've Two Homes Away from Home- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and the House of the Lord

Every time an apostle goes on a ministry trip to many lands, it is so touching to see the love extended from him and to him.  The gospel is growing is true and preparing us for great things! Globally! 

You've two homes away from home

That ever bless you and your family

Here the windows of heaven are shown

Here, Truth and Light shine eternally

Find the haven that is church

on the Lord's Sabbath day

He offers safety and peace

Come. Pray and find your way

From the week filled to the brim

The Lord promises rest

Partake of the Lord's emblems

Come, and in new ways be blessed

Here you will be renewed

Christ's spirit will light your mind

Spiritually, you'll be schooled

The skies the limit to what you'll find

In God's temple you will receive

A vision of who you really are

And glimpse your divine potential

Planted in the far reaches of your heart

In the Lord's house come be endowed

And prepare yourself to be sealed

Here a glimpse of Heaven is found

The eternal family is revealed

In these two homes away from home

You will find that all along

By the Savior, YOU...yes, you are known

He awaits your return.  Here you belong

Here, your love for home will grow bright and strong

From here your love for others will help right wrongs

From here your will find strength, though each day is long

For you will be carrying His Spirit along

Whispering to you, in new ways to be strong

He Arose

 

If a man die

Shall he live again?

Or shall he just lie?

Is this the end?

Now, what do you suppose?
Do you know Jesus Christ?
In surety, He arose
To give us all new life

This victory was made
He atoned for us
Overcoming death in days
He resurrected, thus

Full of life and breath...
What was required He kept
He opened the gates of death
And awoke those who slept

Now is a time to prepare
For that great and dreadful day
When at our past we'll stare
And confess- He is the Way


He offers us peace and rest
If we repent and turn
To Him- How we are blessed!
So listen well... and learn!

pondering...
The Victory over Death
President Gordon B. Hinckley
Ensign, Apr 1997, 2     If a man die, shall he live again?” (Job 14:14)


I keep going back to the beautiful song based on a poem President Hinckley wrote to comfort someone. 

 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2010/02/what-is-this-thing-man-calls-death?lang=eng


[Verse 1] If a man die Shall he live again? Or shall he just lie Till the end of time? Look at the wound Look at the stone The grave held still But He was not gone Do you know Jesus Christ? In surety, He arose To give us all new life That mercy overflowed [Pre-Chorus] This victory was made In blood and love He kept the cost And rose above He opened the gates For those asleep Now every soul Can wake and see [Chorus] He arose, He arose Death lost its hold He arose, He arose Now hearts can be bold He is the Way He is the Way Come turn today He is the Way [Verse 2] What was required He kept it all He bore our shame And broke the fall Overcoming death In days we feared Full of life and breath The living King appeared Now is the time To prepare your heart For that great and dreadful day When we stand apart [Pre-Chorus] At our past we'll stare And tell the truth Every hidden thing Will face the proof But mercy still Calls out your name Repent and turn And you’ll be changed [Chorus] He arose, He arose Death lost its hold He arose, He arose Now hearts can be bold He is the Way He is the Way Come turn today He is the Way [Bridge] He offers us peace and rest For the weary and worn If you come to Him You will not be shorn No need to fear The judgment day His hands still reach His arms still say [Chorus] He arose, He arose Death lost its hold He arose, He arose Now hearts can be bold He is the Way He is the Way Come turn today He is the Way [Outro] So listen well and learn Let your soul awaken He is alive And the chain is broken

Atonement Vision

 

[Verse 1] His life flashes before me His works reach forth anew He restores my sight, to see His pure love does renew He prayed continually As all our pains pressed on Him Steadfast, committedly Still, naught a bit did soften [Chorus] He asks that we forgive And turn the other cheek Like Him we are to live He humble, kind, and meek He asks that we forgive (That we forgive) And turn the other cheek (Turn the other cheek) Like Him we are to live He humble, kind, and meek [Verse 2] Ridicule, betrayal, Mockery, abandonment Torture that became fatal Elements of the atonement He bore it all in peace With mercy in His frame And when my heart won’t ease I call upon that name [Chorus] He asks that we forgive And turn the other cheek Like Him we are to live He humble, kind, and meek He asks that we forgive (That we forgive) And turn the other cheek (Turn the other cheek) Like Him we are to live He humble, kind, and meek [Bridge] Let mercy change my hand Let kindness mark my days When I don’t understand Teach me Your gentle ways [Final Chorus] He asks that we forgive And turn the other cheek Like Him we are to live He humble, kind, and meek He asks that we forgive (That we forgive) And turn the other cheek (Turn the other cheek) Like Him we are to live He humble, kind, and meek