Bridge to Life by Lucy A. Cain

Thank you, Jesus, for making a way
For crossing the chasm of sin,
For giving me a solid path
And giving me Life within!

Thank you, Jesus, for taking my sin
And nailing it on that tree,
Sacrifice made, Lamb was slain
So I may live for eternity!

Thank you, Jesus, for precious blood
That ran so freely for all,
So we might cross from death to Life
When we heed the Master’s call!

Which Way? By Jeff Norberg

Standing on the crossroads deciding which way to go toward.
To the left is my way and to the right is to the Lord.

My way means humans who are just as imperfect as me.
The Lord's way means perfection will walk beside me and be a friend in need.

My way is like a boat that doesn't have an oar.
The Lord's way is like an eagle that was made to soar.

It is true that with my way a false sense of freedom could seem strong.
Whereas the Lord's way might take work and the road may seem long.

Eventually though the illusion of freedom would end and I would be destitute and all alone.
But the Lord's way means I would have a friend to take my hand and lead me home.

I notice that even with all my possessions my life would always get unfurled.
So I reached for the treasures of Heaven and not those of the world.

I know I made the right choice as I turned right onto the road.
For it was at that instant I felt the Lord take my hand and release my load

Salvation Poem - Jesus Whispered My Name by Gloria Small

I was lost on the path of destruction
finding nothing to quench my despair.
Wandering thru the dark vale of shadow
no relief from life's pain found I there.
Then He whispered my name.
Jesus whispered my name.

He had whispered but I could not hear it
my sin had muffled the sound.
Then a lull in the tumult gave over
I listened and suddenly found.
He was whispering my name.
Jesus whispered my name.

"Come unto Me, My peace I give you
Lean on Me, stand in my rest.
I've paid the price of redemption
My strength can handle this test.
Believe, trust in My Name,
Trust in My Name."

My grateful heart filled with His presence
And accepted the grace in His voice.
All my self-effort was over
And I made His gift my choice.
I believed on His Name.
I trusted His Name

Now His power is with me
I'm redeemed my life is reclaimed.
In eternity one day I'll see Him
Because Jesus whispered my name.
He whispered my name
Jesus whispered my name.

Love and Kindness

Love and kindness overcomes all evil.
A kind word is like honey to the bones.
To receive instruction is better than silver.
And knowledge is better than gold.

Do You Have The Time?

I knelt to pray but not for long,
I had too much to do.
I had to hurry and get to work
For bills would soon be due.


So I knelt and said a hurried prayer,
and jumped up off my knees.
My Christian duty was now done,
my soul could rest at ease.

All day long I had no time
To spread a word of cheer.
No time to speak of Christ to friends,
they'd laugh at me I'd fear.

No time, no time, too much to do,
That was my constant cry,
No time to give to souls in need
But at last the time, the time to die.

I went before the Lord,
I came, I stood with downcast eyes.
For in His hands God held a book;
It was the Book of Life.

God looked into His book and said
"Your name I cannot find.
I once was going to write it down,
But never found the time."

I Shall Know Why by Emily Dickinson

I SHALL know why, when time is over,
And I have ceased to wonder why;
Christ will explain each separate anguish
In the fair schoolroom of the sky.

He will tell me what Peter promised,
And I, for wonder at his woe,
I shall forget the drop of anguish
That scalds me now, that scalds me now.

SUCH LOVE by S.R. Elwood

Such wondrous Love bestowed to man
Such selfless love, Salvation's Plan
Oh what a gulf the bridge does span,
This bridge Golgotha's Tree.

Such pain He suffered on this tree
As there He hung for you and me
As there His Blood flowed Pure and Free,
On this bridge Golgotha's Tree.

Such anguish felt through time and space
As God The Father turned His Face
From His Son who hung there in Our place,
On this bridge Golgotha's Tree.

And still this cross does stand today
In those God calls their all to lay
Down at its foot where Christ did pay,
The Price for all their sin.

All who hear the Spirit's Voice
Within their souls must make this choice
Choose life, call now with lifted voice,
Ask Jesus in your heart.

Before this bridge from so long ago
Where still God's Holy Blood Does Flow
Wash your sins now white as snow,
Such Love, Such Wondrous Love.

MY HAND IN GOD'S By Florence Scripps Kellogg

Each morning when I wake I say,

"I place my hand in God's today;"

I know He'll walk close by my side

My every wandering step to guide.



He leads me with the tenderest care

When paths are dark and I despair--

No need for me to understand

If I but hold fast to His hand.



My hand in His! No surer way

to walk in safety through each day.

By His great bounty I am fed;

Warmed by His love, and comforted.



When at day's end I seek my rest

And realize how much I'm blessed,

My thanks pour out to Him; and then

I place my hand in God's again.



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GOD'S WAY by Sharon Lambkin

When times seem bad
And clouds are gray
A window in heaven will open
And there will be a way.

God has this perfect plan
For us all defined
We just need to tune into God's will
And all will be fine.

Sometimes in the course
Of our busy day
We offer our problems to God and say
'Your will be done' we pray.

After we give it all to God
Our faith begins to fade.
Lord Jesus, I think I have a better solution
And another request is made.

Remember, just give it to the Lord
And leave it there
God in all his miracles,
Will always be fair.

When he works out your problems
And delivers you from despair,
It's not just a one time shot
He will always keep you in his care.

MY HAND IN GOD'S by Florence Scripps Kellogg

Each morning when I wake I say,
"I place my hand in God's today;"
I know He'll walk close by my side
My every wandering step to guide.

He leads me with the tenderest care
When paths are dark and I despair--
No need for me to understand
If I but hold fast to His hand.

My hand in His! No surer way
to walk in safety through each day.
By His great bounty I am fed;
Warmed by His love, and comforted.

When at day's end I seek my rest
And realize how much I'm blessed,
My thanks pour out to Him; and then
I place my hand in God's again.

Footprints in the Sand

One night I had a dream--
I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord
and across the sky flashed scenes from my life.
For each scene I noticed two sets of footprints,
one belonged to me and the other to the Lord.
When the last scene of my life flashed before me,
I looked back at the footprints in the sand.
I noticed that many times along the path of my life,
there was only one set of footprints.
I also noticed that it happened at the very lowest
and saddest times in my life.
This really bothered me and I questioned the Lord about it.
"Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you,
you would walk with me all the way,
but I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life
there is only one set of footprints.
"I don't understand why in times when I needed you most,
you should leave me."
The Lord replied, "My precious, precious child,
I love you and I would never, never leave you
during your times of trial and suffering.
"When you saw only one set of footprints,
it was then that I carried you."

I am a Christian by Maya Angelou

When I say "I am a Christian"
I'm not shouting "I am saved."
I'm whispering "I get lost"
That is why I chose this way.

When I say "I am a Christian"
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble
And need someone to be my guide.

When I say "I am a Christian"
I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I am weak
And pray for strength to carry on.

When I say "I am a Christian"
I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed
And cannot ever pay the debt.

When I say "I am a Christian"
I'm not claiming to be perfect.
My flaws are too visible
But God believes I'm worth it.

When I say "I am a Christian"
I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches
Which is why I seek HIS name.

When I say "I am a Christian"
I do not wish to judge.
I have no authority
I only know I'm loved.

Lord, Thank You (Friendship Poem)

Lord, thank You for loyal, loving friends

Who are there in winter or springtime fair.
New acquaintances are easy to come by,
But true friendship is extremely rare.


A friend always sees the best in you,
Although they've known you at your worst.
They laugh with you in the good times,
When storms threaten, they'll be there first.


They'll offer a shoulder to rest your head
When tears are welling in your eyes.
Take a walk down friendship's path with you
And help chase away those stormy skies.


Lord, thank You for all the gifts You give
Each one makes our life seem more worthwhile.
But one of the finest gifts you've given us
Is the warmth of friendship's loving smile.

A Song of Praise to God by Sandra Julian Barker

Lord of Lords and King of Kings,

God, you’re Lord of everything.
By your hands we must be fed –
Thank you for the Living Bread.

Jesus, Savior of my Soul,
You’re the One who makes me whole.
God, you’re Lord of everything,
Nothing in our hands we bring.

Holy Father up above
Fill us with your precious love.
Fill our hearts with your dear Self
And we will want for nothing else.

Holy Spirit grant that we
Faithful to our Lord might be.
Jesus, lover of my soul,
Only You can make me whole.

Don't Give Up! Don't Give In! by D.D.Sutton

Give Up, Give In, Never shall I do,
Stay faithful stay strong stay true to your values.

Never give up on the beautiful soul God has made you.
Hold on to your dreams let God lead you.

When others fail you and don't understand what you're going through,
Do not give up and don't let others pursuade you.

Head up! Spirit on high!
Never shall I give up or give in, I shall keep my pride.

I am chosen, destined to be,
what God wills me to be.

I have a lifetime of happiness, and dreams to make come true.
Years from now when others ask Why you still have that youthful look, What is your secret? Just Say Don't Give Up ! Don't Give In!

His Whisper by Kristen Clark

It is gentle and soft—almost airy
With a message designed for my ears only;

It drips with sweetness, draws my spirit close,
And protects the trust that experience knows.

It is hushed and tranquil and floats on the breeze
And the love that it carries buckles my knees,

And reminds me that I'm His priceless treasure
By promising a love that will not be severed.

Behind it He hides, until I am still
And eager and anxious in both soul and will.

It drifts on the air until reaching my heart,
And it speaks softly, "How precious thou art."

It seduces my senses as I draw near to listen
And quiets the world's roaring insistence.

Earthquakes and fires may light up the sky,
But, alas, His whisper will gently pass by.

God's Promise

God never promised
A life without pain,
Laughter without tears
Or sun without rain.

But He did promise
Strength for the day,
Comfort for the tears
And light for the way,

And for all who believe
In His Heaven above
He rewards their faith
In His everlasting love.

A Priceless Gift by Helen Steiner Rice

Friendship is a priceless gift
that cannot be bought or sold,
But its value is far greater
than a mountain made of gold.

For gold is cold and lifeless,
it can neither see nor hear
And in the time of trouble
it is powerless to cheer.

It has no ears to listen
nor heart to understand,
It cannot bring you comfort
or reach out a helping hand.

So when you ask God for a gift
Be thankful if He sends
Not diamonds, pearls, or riches
But the love of real true friends.

This too shall pass by Helen Steiner Rice

If I can endure for this minute
Whatever is happening to me,
No matter how heavy my heart is
Or how dark the moment may be-
If I can remain calm and quiet
With all the world crashing about me,
Secure in the knowledge God loves me
When everyone else seems to doubt me-
If I can but keep on believing
What I know in my heart to be true,
That darkness will fade with the morning
And that this will pass away, too-


Then nothing in life can defeat me
For as long as this knowledge remains
I can suffer whatever is happening
For I know God will break all of the chains
That are binding me tight in the darkness
And trying to fill me with fear-
For there is no night without dawning
And I know that my morning is near.

Celebrate Our Savior by Joanna Fuchs

On Easter morn, we celebrate our Savior;
Whatever people seek in Him, they find.
In history, there has never been another
So holy, sacrificial, good and kind.


His resurrection makes us all immortal;
In heaven, we’ll be together with our King.
Eternally we’ll share in all His blessings;
Happy Easter! Jesus Christ is everything!