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“The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.” Romans 8:16    Everlasting arms of loveAre beneath, around, above;He who left His throne of light,And unnumbered angels bright.

“The Lord will perfect that which concerns me.” Psalms 138:8    To walk with God,Oh, fellowship divine,Man's highest place on earth,Lord, be it mine.

“God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8    How sweet the name of Jesus soundsIn a believer's ear!It soothes his sorrows, heals his woundsAnd drives away his fear.

“As many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name.” John 1:12    Fain we would on Thee rely,Cast on Thee our sin and care:To Thine arms of mercy fly,Find our lasting quiet there.

“The angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him and delivers them.” Psalms 34:7    I know not where His islands liftTheir fronded palms in air;I only know I cannot driftBeyond His love and care.

“Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.” 1st Corinthians 16:13    I bow me to Thy will, O God,And all Thy ways adore,And every day I live I'd seekTo please Thee more and more.

“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.” John 14:3    Oh, search my life, my will, my all,As now on Thee, my Lord, I call;Purge me from self, and sanctifyMy [...]

“Return to the Lord your God, for He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness; and He relents from doing harm.” Joel 2:13    Ill that He blesses is our good,And unblessed good is ill;And all is right that seems most wrong,If it be His sweet will.

“Blessed the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.” Psalms 103:2    Fix your eyes upon Jesus,Look full in His wonderful face,And the things of earth will grow strangely dimIn the light of His glory and grace.

“When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him.” Isaiah 59:19    Be Thou near me, keep and cheer me,Through life's dark and stormy way;Turn my sadness into gladness,Turn my darkness into day.