What Love Means

[Judy Harder]

Hurray, for it is Saturday
Time to do the happy dance,
A dance of joy and gladness
For nothing's left to chance.



Our God was with us all the week
And is with us here today,
Loving, guiding, keeping us
In His own special way.



I pray for you His loving joy
To leap within your heart,
So that your Saturday is blessed
By the love that you impart.

~*~

Soft whispers from
Derry's Heart Poems © June 2011
heartwhispers@iinet.net.au
Poetry From The Heart



Trust the past to God's mercy,
the present to God's love
and the future to God's providence

~*~

Have a Very Happy Saturday!

[Judy Harder]

THANK YOU JESUS

Thank You for sunshine,
For the waving leaves of trees;
Thank You for the songs of birds
Ever my ears to please.

Thank You for the flowers,
Blossoming bright in the fields;
Thank You for the harvest,
Bounty the earth yields.



Thank You for the rivers,
The rushing waters of streams;
Thank You for the oceans,
In which colorful life teems.

Thank You for the forests,
Plush and vast and green;
Thank You for Your Design:
Showing Unseen in the seen.



Thank You for creating man,
For loving him without measure.
Thank You for coming to us, Jesus,
Indeed our Greatest Treasure.

Thank You for eternal life,
Known by faith in You, the Son;
Thank You for the Truth,
Words of You, the Eternal One.



Thank You for the Cross,
Upon which You willingly died;
Thank You for salvation
Through the blood of You, crucified.

Thank You for Your Sacrifice,
For the Cross You did embrace;
Thank You for enduring torture
That we may know Your grace.



Thank You for Your love,
Love which I cannot comprehend;
Thank You for the blessings
You ever generously send.

Yes, thank You, Lord Jesus,
I thank You with all my heart;
Innumerable are Your graces:
I oft not know where to start.



Limitless is Your love,
Immeasurable is Your grace,
Boundless are Your blessings,
Delighting me in their embrace.

Thank You, my Master,
For being wondrously You;
I thank You by giving You my all,
For it is only natural to do.



Thank You, and I love You,
Yea, more than this life I live;
Thank You, my Jesus,
All to You I humbly give.

Thank You for Your rivers,
Your Living Water streams;
Thank You for Your joy,
Which in my heart now teems.



Thank You for the flowers,
Blossoming in my heart-field;
Thank You for the victory
When all to You I yield.

Thank You for Son-shine,
Light bringing me to my knees;
Thank You for Your love,
Forever I live that You I please.

~*~

Caroline Gavin ©May 2012
Purposeful Pathway

[Judy Harder]

PRICELESS AND PRECIOUS LOVE

Priceless is the Love of God
Finer than silver and gold
His Love stretches long, wide
And eternally from days of old

How blessed we are, you and me
To receive this precious Love divine
With thanksgiving may we sing
And with radiant peace may we shine



Wealth and health come and go
They make us neither safe nor secure
Yet of God's unchanging Love
We can remain forever sure

What do you feel in this Love?
What story does its song share?
God's Love whispers of eternity
Of boundless grace beyond compare



His Love heals body and spirit
It binds even the broken heart
It comforts, transforms, uplifts
Yes, all from the very start

So let's sing a song of Love
For God is Love True
Let's sing of Love Eternal
Love lavished upon me and you



And let's tell a story of God
Of His Love precious and sublime
Let's share a message of Love
Stretching beyond the end of time

For priceless is the Love of God
Finer than silver and gold
His Love stretches long, wide
And eternally from days of old

© Caroline Gavin
Purposeful Pathway

[Judy Harder]

Symphony: The Life Song


The movement of my life
A symphony does make
Adding verses to the song
From the time I awake

Following my Lord
The notes ring more sweet
My life song more lovely
Since my Lord I did meet



Even the solemn notes
Have a beautiful place
So that the trials I now
Can gratefully embrace

The pauses and rests
Are meaningful too
Distinguishing the notes
The pauses certainly do



Yes, rest lends beauty
To the symphony of life
As do the trials
And the periods of strife

To You, Lord, I devote
My life song each day
May my life song ring
With beauty, I pray



Enjoying the pauses
And the bitter notes too
For both sweeten a song
In ways I never knew

Today and every day
May our lives of Christ sing
Glory and Honor to God
May our songs always bring

~*~

© Caroline Gavin
Purposeful Pathway

[Judy Harder]

THEY'LL NEVER TAKE MY JESUS

They can take the ten commandments
Off the courthouse walls
They can even take all the manger scenes
Out of the parks and malls
They can take my Blessed Bible
Tear the pages all apart
But they'll never take my Jesus
Out of my heart



They can take away our right to pray
Throw us all in jail
But they can't take away, the life He gave
Or send my soul to hell
Yes they can take my Blessed Bible
Tear the pages all apart
But they'll never take my Jesus
Out of my heart



They can take away our liberty
To preach God's Holy Word
They can make it be against the law
If we witness door to door
Oh they can stop our voice
From preaching in the streets
Oh and even in the park
But they'll never take my Jesus
Out of my heart



Oh, they can take away our right to pray
And even throw us all in jail
But they can't take away, the life He gave
They can't send my soul to hell
Oh they can take my Blessed Bible
Tear the pages all apart
But they'll never, never take my Jesus
Out of my heart



Oh they can take my life and bury me
In a grave so cold, cold and dark
But they'll never take my Jesus
Out of my heart

Never get Him out of my heart.

Written and music by Michael Combs
Singer, Songwriter
Sung by Michael Combs
Directly licensed for
internet public performance
Ministry of Michael & Denise Combs

[Judy Harder]

MY JESUS

Eyes like jewels,
Face radiant as the sun,
Such is my Jesus,
Such is my One.

Smile sweet as honey,
Voice soothing as the sea,
Such is my Jesus,
My Love for eternity.

Hands soft as the flower,
Feet perfect as they guide,
Such is my Jesus,
As I walk by His side.

Yea, such is my Jesus,
No person lovelier than He;
Yea, such is my Jesus,
He is Everything to me.

I sing of His glory,
I sing of His love,
I sing of His Spirit
Descending as a dove.

I rejoice in His mercy,
I rejoice in His care,
I rejoice in His provision,
Yea, forever He is near.

I worship Him in awe,
I worship Him in adoration,
I worship Him in joy,
In sweet celebration.

My Jesus is more precious
Than this world and all within;
He is the spotless Lamb of God
Bearing all my sin.

How can I contain ever
The joy of Jesus in my heart?
How can I marvel not
That He and I shall never part?

Surely my Jesus is amazing,
Surely He inspires my mind,
Surely He is my Treasure,
Priceless for me to find.

Take me, my Jesus,
I am Yours forevermore;
My life is Yours now, Lord,
You I worship and adore.

I shall follow You, my Jesus,
Wherever You shall go;
I vow to cling to You,
My love will ever grow.

Your love sweetly embraces,
A sight lovelier I will not see
Than You, my sweet Jesus:
You are Everything to me.

Your precious hand I hold
As You perfectly guide;
I travel with You, my Jesus,
I walk forever by Your side.

Your smile warms my heart,
Your voice soothes as the sea,
Your whispers enthrall,
You are my Love for eternity.

Yea, Your eyes are as jewels,
Your face radiant as the sun,
I love with all I am:
My Jesus, You are my One.

~**~

Caroline Gavin ©May 2012
Purposeful Pathway

[Judy Harder]

Glory to God,
My heart now sings,
Glory to God,
The King of kings!

Surely My Lord
Forever does reign;
He refreshes my heart
Again and again.

In His arms I feel comfort,
In His eyes I see light,
In His heart I see love,
Shining through night.

He brightens and beautifies
All He does touch;
Out of His bounty,
Giving immeasurably much.

Who is this One,
The One for Whom I sing?
Who is this One,
This Heavenly King?

Surely my Jesus
This title assumes;
Surely His love
Enthralls and consumes.

Surely He leads,
Surely He guides,
Surely in my heart
He forever abides.

And surely He is King,
Surely He Lord of all,
Surely I shall follow
His heartwarming call.

For my life and peace
He chose to suffer and die;
For my own forgiveness
Him they did crucify.

How can there be a King
More lovely than He?
More than His own life
Is how much He loves me.

I shall give my all to Him
Without hint of reservation;
I shall live for Him,
Rejoicing in celebration.

For I dwell with the King,
I am loved by God on High;
Forever to my own heart
I shall keep Him nigh.

In His arms I feel comfort,
In His eyes I see light,
In His heart I see love,
Shining through night.

Surely My Beloved
Forever does reign;
He refreshes my heart
Again and again.

Yea, Glory to God,
My heart forever sings,
Glory, Glory to God,
Jesus is the King of kings!

~**~

Caroline Gavin ©May 2012
Purposeful Pathway

"This pathway of purpose
my heart does treasure;
to do the Will of my Lord,
this is my good pleasure."
'Reflection by Caroline'

[Judy Harder]

More lovely is the sound
Of the birds in song,
Since I met You,
Since to You I belong.

More blue is the sky,
More brilliant the sun,
Since I met You,
Since I found the One.

More green is the grass,
More fragrant the flower,
Since I met You,
Since I feel Your power.



More refreshing the rain,
More delightful the breeze,
Since I met You,
My heart ever You please.

More joyful the tree,
More glorious the hill,
Since I met You,
My longings You fill.

More exuberant the music
Of the splashing waterfall,
Since I met You,
My All in all.



More delightful each day,
More restful each night,
More lovely each moment,
More spectacular each sight.

More beautiful are all things,
Since I met You;
My Jesus, You beautify
All I say, think and do.

Your countenance radiant
Shines all 'round me;
Yea, the glory of Your face
Is in all I see.



The tenderness of Your touch
Ever do I feel.
Transcending my thought,
Yet ever true and real.

The music of Your voice
Resonates in all I hear -
Singing to my soul,
Ringing ever clear.

The captivating fragrance
Of You, the Sharon Rose,
I smell all around me
As my love ever grows.



Surely all things are lovely
Since You and I did meet;
Surely all things
You make divinely sweet.

So sing I shall of You,
And I offer You my life;
I proclaim Your praises
Through both joy and strife.

Your touch sweetens
Even seasons of pain;
Surely You bring Light
Even in the rain.



More lovely for You,
Beloved, I long to be;
I place all in Your hands,
Lord, take all of me.

Surrendered to You,
May I be fragrant as the flower,
As I yield all to You,
Embracing Your power.

For Your glory alone,
May I shine as the sun:
I live no longer for me,
But for You, Eternal One.



And since I met You I join
With the birds in song;
I sing of my Jesus,
To Whom I forever belong.

~**~

Caroline Gavin ©May 2012
Purposeful Pathway

"Limitless is Your love,
immeasurable Your grace;
Boundless Your blessings,
delighting me as they embrace."
'Reflection by Caroline'

[Judy Harder]

AMAZING LOVE

My Lord, what love is this
That pays so dearly
That I the guilty one
May go free

Amazing love, what sacrifice
The Son of God, giv'n for me
My debt He pays, my death He dies
That I might live, that I might live

And so, they watched Him die
Despised, rejected
But O, the blood He shed
Flowed for me

Amazing love, what sacrifice
The Son of God, giv'n for me
My debt He pays, my death He dies
That I might live, that I might live

And now this love of Christ
Shall flow like rivers
Come wash your guilt away
Live again

Amazing love, what sacrifice
The Son of God, giv'n for me
My debt He pays, my death He dies
That I might live

Amazing love, what sacrifice
The Son of God, giv'n for me
My debt He pays, my death He dies
That I might live, that I might live



"Amazing Love"
written and sung by
Graham Kendrick
Graham Kendrick ministries
directly licensed
for internet public performance

[Judy Harder]

TRUTH

Let me always walk in Truth
Teach me, Lord, Your Way
The sum of Your Word is Truth
Guiding my journey each day

The world deceived sees truth
Relative to the opinions of each
Yet You prove that Truth is absolute
Its perfection to me You teach



Truth is constant, unchanging
It shifts not when the wind does blow
Truth is pure, righteous, eternal
Hearts transform when Truth they know

Christ Himself is the Truth
His Life embodied the Eternal Word
He lives in those who live in Truth
Those practicing what they heard



He brought His beloved children forth
By Truth in His perfect divine Will
That we may be born again in Spirit
And that all our needs He would fill

Though the Law came through Moses
Through Christ came Truth and Grace
His Message spreads across the world
A Gospel of salvation for the human race



Dear Lord, sanctify me in the Truth
Purify me in the Word You speak
May I grow ever more kind and loving
Ever more courageous, joyful and meek

For sweet is Your Word, my Father
Precious the Word that You give
Powerful in changing hearts and minds
That every soul may eternally live



I lift my heart to you, Eternal One
I sing my Father's praises all day long
How I love Him for leading me in Truth
So I share with all this glorious song

Seek the Truth, embrace its Beauty
Let it fill your heart, transform your mind
Eternal, Pure, Just, Loving and Living
So treasured is Truth when it we find



So may we walk always in Truth
May our Lord teach us His Way
For the sum of His Word is Truth
Guiding our journeys each day

*~~*

© Caroline Gavin
Purposeful Pathway