Oh, What a Moment!

In one glad moment, at one great dawn,
a sight all glorious to look upon;
our Lord and Saviour shall come again
to take His bride home with Him to reign.

Our troubled spirits, our longing eyes
are peering out on those brazen skies
but through our weeping we still can see
that future morn that shall set us free.

When we behold Him in clouds of light
our faith so falt’ring shall turn to sight;
changed in a moment, in garments white,
with our Redeemer we’ll take our flight.

To be with Jesus on that blest shore—
how could our unworthy hearts ask more?
His grace unending will us enthrall,
one moment there will be worth it all.

Refrain
Oh, what a moment! Oh, what a day!
When all the myst’ries be rolled away.
And in His brightness our Lord we’ll see,
oh, what a morning His child to be!
And in his likeness transformed to be,
oh, glorious dawning, oh, victory!

fpn/undated

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The Sane Perspective

This world is too far gone
for me to make big plans;
enough for me to know
my times are in God’s hands.
I’ve got a job to do,
Lord, help me not to shirk,
I’ll keep on looking up,
and go about Your work.

I know we’ve got to plan
and we need vision, too.
The young ones coming up
are just like me and you.
They need encouragement, 
and too, our confidence
for realistic dreams,
each laced with common sense.

God’s word is practical;
it tells it like it is.
This life is not for long;
it’s not our plan, but His
that gives fulfillment true
and peace at setting sun.
Let’s simply look to Him
until the day is done.

fpn / July 1985



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On Being Cheerful

It isn’t hard in times like these—
the world is so distressed—
to hold a gloomy attitude
and a spirit much depressed.

God’s grace is ample for each need;
let’s just apply for more.
Self-pity, like a grouchy dog,
will drive friends from your door.

If friends you’d have, then be a friend;
go lift another’s load.
Perhaps his lot is harder still,
more difficult his road.

He may be struggling, oh, so hard,
in battles he must win;
to see you with a frown or scowl
won’t help him lift his chin.

It may just make the difference
that will spell success or loss;
determine now how you will leave
some friend whose path you cross.

How will complaining ease your load
or other friends inspire?
Can you not see some stepping stones
protruding from the mire?

Not always easy? I’ll agree!
The world’s in such a mess;
but as you walk with God each day
some others you can bless.

God’s Word holds many promises;
they’re meant for you and me.
Let’s demonstrate how true they are
by living cheerfully!

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