CROWNING TOUCHES

Sunlight filtering in my window ---
Chasing the night shadows away ---
The dawning of a new day.

A day in which I may enjoy to the fullest
God’s splendor in creation ---
How marvelous are His works!

The calming breeze
Blowing upon my face ---
The peaceful sounds
Of the ocean waves lapping against the shore.

The beauty of a mountaintop ---
Looking out over endless expansion of earth and sky.
A brighter horizon ---

Oh, what a glorious day it is!
For my God has thus made it for me to behold
The wonders of His hand ---
CROWNING TOUCHES of His everlasting love.
© 1973 Dorothy Womack

HIS PRESENCE

The SPIRIT of the Lord comforts me and guides me as I walk the long and winding road of life…

The HAND of the Lord touches mine and grips it tightly, lest I stumble and fall…

The LOVE of the Lord puts peace in my soul, laughter in my heart and joy in my days…

The PROMISE of the Lord gives me faith to accept the past, endure the present, and anticipate the future…

© 1972 Dorothy Womack

LOVE

LOVE is the beginning, the end, and all things in-between---

LOVE is giving – taking more thought for others than for yourself---

LOVE is reaching out to touch someone’s hand with kindness, warmth and understanding ---

LOVE is filling the void in sommeone’s life by easing their burdens, sharing their sorrows, and lifting their spirits ---

LOVE is picking up the pieces of someone’s broken heart and mending it back together again ---

LOVE is the will of God and thee cross of Jesus Christ ---

©1972 Dorothy Womack

WISDOM

Help me to become more aware of other’s needs – putting them first instead of myself…

Help me to be tolerant of those who strike out at me – They hide behind their armour, lest someone see inside their hearts…

Help me to be patient with those less fortunate than I – For many others have already turned away from them…

Help me to stand as a shining light, beaming forth in the glory and love of the Lord…

© 1972 Dorothy Womack

YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU

You can’t take it with you is what I’ve been told –
There’s no place in Heaven for silver or gold.
You can’t take your TV, your clothes, or your car –
Nor any of the things you’ve worked so hard for.

Keep your eyes on the things which money can’t buy
For, in these, you’ll find true happiness lies.
Abstain from your old ways and make a new start –
Put Christ in your life and love in your heart!

You come in with nothing – You’ll leave the same way –
Don’t wait until tomorrow ---
Make your decision today.

© 1972 Dorothy Womack

A GRATEFUL HEART

The true meaning of Christmas – The purpose of living -
The pleasure in little things – The joy of giving.
The thoughtfulness for others – The fellowship of friends –
The blessings of the Lord – The love that never ends –
The happiness in being, alive, and well, and free ---
I can’t begin to thank You for these things You’ve taught to me.

© 1972 Dorothy Womack

WARFARE

Beware of the devil ---
He’ll tempt you, torment you, throw rocks in your way
Bring troubles, confusion, and sorrows each day.
He’ll cause you such pain, you’ll think you can’t bear
But always remember that the Lord is near.

The harder you try, the more trials you’ll face
For it’s part of the track in the Christian race.
You’ll grow weary of running and almost give up
But, compared to Christ’s suffering – It’s never enough.

Be thankful for hardships that come your way
For the rewards are greater than words can say.
To follow Christ’s footsteps, you must pass the tests
For, to be a Christian – Is to be truly blessed.

© 1972 Dorothy Womack

REALITY

There’s a song in my heart that makes me want to burst with happiness…

There’s a desire in me to love everyone I see, no matter who they are or what they believe…

There’s a glow inside me that warms me all over and fills my every need…

There’s a peace inside me to know that God has not forsaken me, but has accepted me just as I am…

© 1973 Dorothy Womack

GOD’s HELP

Take me through my trials today – Hold me up, don’t let me stray –
Teach me to love others, who, do not believe the way I do.
Wipe away the tears and make me strong ---
For the path is narrow and the road is long.
To follow you, Lord, I can’t weigh the cost ---
For while I weigh, my soul could be lost.

Change my heart, my mind, my soul
You are my Master – You’re in control.
Give me faith, hope, comfort and love
And wonderful peace from Heaven above.

Keep me calm in the midst of the storm –
Wrap Your love around me and keep me warm.
Let me show others what You’ve done for me ---
And to You give the praise, the honnor and glory.

© 1973 Dorothy Womack

EXEMPLIFYING CHRIST

Let me show my love to all – Whether rich or poor, big or small
Red, black, yellow, brown or white – For we’re all equal in Your sight.
Let me be a helping hand to those who find it hard to stand
Upon their faith, and fall beneath their load of sorrow, pain and grief.

Let me share with others, the hope and faith You’ve given me ---
Let me always honor You, in everything I say and do ---
And through my deeds, let others see – Your Holy Spirit dwells in me.

© 1973 Dorothy Womack

THE GREAT WHITE THRONE

On that great final day when Jesus appears
We’ll be caught up together and meet in the air.
To be with our loved ones, who long have been gone
And we will see Jesus, upon the Great White Throne.

The books will be opened – The names will be read –
Our lives will be judged, one by one, Jesus said.
We’ll go into eternity with the blessings of God
Our footprints firmly planted in the paths we bravely trod.

© 1973 Dorothy Womack

SUFFERING

Oh, will this sorrow never end that follows me around ---
It paints my world a dismal gray, and turns me upside down
Oh, will this mind never leave the troubles that I bear ---
And look instead to seek and find someone else’s load to share.

Oh, will this burden never lift from deep within my heart ---
And bring a calming peace inside too know, with Me, Thou art.
Oh, will this being never show the life it lives, and say ---
Yes, dear Lord, I’ll follow you – I’m with You all the way.

© 1973 Dorothy Womack

SEEING CLEARLY

When I am troubled and burdened down
I pause to think and turn around
To look at life in another light ---
And I find, through God, He restores my sight.

I see dimly now, but clearer still ---
For I know this trial is of God’s will
And through this time, I hope I’ll be
As true to the Lord, as He is to me.

© 1973 Dorothy Womack

HAVE FAITH IN GOD

Have faith to believe in miracles – You’ll find they do come true
For what Jesus did for others – He’ll also do for you.
He’ll lift you out of valleys and out of tempests tossed ---
He’ll take your every burden and nail it to the Cross.

For God in Heaven hears your cries and knows your inner heart ---
He has the answers to your trials, before they even start!
The power of prayer can change your life ---
If you’ll stand on the Word of God

Expect – Believe – Receive a miracle –
For with God, there’s nothing too hard!!

© 1973 Dorothy Womack

I WOULDN’T TAKE NOTHING

I wouldn’t take nothing for this way of life
That I’m living from day to day ---
Nor for all the prayers, love and miracles
Touched with the closeness of God by faith.

I wouldn’t take nothing for this way of life
Which gets better every hour ---
For though the flames burn hot around me
God takes me through this fire!

I wouldn’t take nothing for this way of life
Though trials and tribulations come ---
I’ll keep holding on to the Word of God
And cast them off – One by one!

I wouldn’t take nothing for this way of life
Which is getting brighter still ---
For through the darkness, there shines a light
That beckons me on in God’s will.

I wouldn’t take nothing for this way of life
There’s no greater life to be found ---
With my face towards Heaven, my eyes on the cross
And my feet on Higher Ground.

I wouldn’t take nothing for this way of life
Until I make Heaven my Home ---
For Jesus reigns there in all power and glory
And God is still on His Throne!!

© 1973 Dorothy Womack

AMEN

A is for the ANSWERS God gives to our requests ---
M is for the MIRACLES granted from the Lord above ---
E is for ETERNITY, wherein our souls will rest ---
N is for God’s NEARNESS, in His undying, saving love.

© 1973 Dorothy Womack

BEING THANKFUL

Have you trials and tribulations?
Be thankful, for such tests your patience and brings great rewards in Heaven to you who remain faithful.

Have you an abundance of good things?
Be thankful, for such is God’s reward here on earth to you who love Him.

Have you persecutions?
Be thankful, for such was also done to Jesus and His disciples before you.

Have you burdens for other souls?
Be thankful, for such is the way God uses you to comfort others and win the lost to Christ.

© 1973 Dorothy Womack

CRUCIFIED

Thank you, Jesus, for dying for me
And for shedding Your blood at Calvary
Hanging on that cross in silent shame –
You bore my sins, though You knew not my name.

You suffered untold pain and disgrace
To save the souls of the human race ---
You carried my guilt with every stripe
For by Your death – You saved my life.

Though You died long ago in a place faraway
My spirit bears witness that You live today
Your great sacrifice was the gift of all time
With You, I have conquered – The victory’s mine!!

© 1973 Dorothy Womack

NEW LIFE

There’s joy to be found in living today
For what God gave to you, man can’t take away
He gave you His Son, who died on the cross
To pay for the sins of those that were lost.

His love was so strong, that, in His great plan
He came down to earth in the form of a man
So, rejoice in the fact that, today, you are free ---
Jesus gave you new life, when He hung on that tree!!

© 1973 Dorothy Womack

USE ME

Oh Lord, look upon me as I kneel down to pray
Guide and direct me in Your chosen way.
Strengthen my faith – Cleanse me from sin –
And in Thine own image, make me over again.
Lead me to the lost sinner, a witness to be ---
And through hearing my words, bringg Him closer to Thee.

© 1973 Dorothy Womack

MONEY

God is not my master – Nor all the riches therein –
For will it buy me a home in Heaven?
Or save me from the pits of sin?

Would it bring me lasting pleasures?
Or put an end to strife? Could it keep me safe from harm?
Or add one minute to my life?

Oh, what horrors do await the one whom money controls
Such a bargain the devil makes – A piece of paper for a soul!

But money has a purpose, when it’s placed in Christian hands
For it speeds the Gospel around the world –
And sends God’s message throughout the lands.

© 1973 Dorothy Womack

BE A HAPPY CHRISTIAN

Give instead of take – Build instead of break – Love instead of hate.
Put yourself aside – Let God by your guide – Tell others why Christ died.
Believe in what you say – Show Christ in every way –
Praise God for life today.

© 1973 Dorothy Womack

TURN ON THE LIGHT

Pity the man who knows not the Lord.

He is as a man who enters someone’s house and finds it dark inside.There’s a light switch – But he knows not where to look for it. He searches along the walls, but is unable to locate it, for he reaches either too high or too low.He stumbles blindly into furniture and pauses, fearful of what he’ll run into next…Finally, in frustration and despair, he calls out for help from the one who knows where the light switch is!

**When you turn on the light in this darkened room, you bring Christ into a human heart and sunshine into a troubled soul.

© 1973 Dorothy Womack

THE LITTLE CHILD

The little child clings tightly to the hand of the adult who’s with him.

He follows willingly, without fear, for he knows he is safe as long as he holds this hand - He sees things he’d like to stop and look at, but continues on because this hand is much more valuable to him…To lose touch with this hand throws him into sudden fear and panic. Nothing can comfort him, though there are many toys to play with and many people to talk to…This hand is the dearest thing in the world to him – For it represents the safety, love, strength and guidance of the adult.

**Let us, by faith, hold to the hand that reaches out to us – and learn a lesson from this little child.

© 1973 Dorothy Womack

IN HIS HANDS

Every day that dawns brings something new to do
Someone, lost and searching, is reaching out to you
There’s a mountain to be moved and a river to be crossed
There’s a burden to be lifted and an answer to be sought.
For God designed the blueprint – And you are in His plan –
So let Him work through you – Put your life in His hands!

© 1973 Dorothy Womack

PRIORITIES

My life was given to me in order that I might be used of God to perform services for others…

I cannot spend my time in the cares of this world – But must do the things which are pleasing in His sight…

There are so many people in the world today that are plagued by physical, mental and spiritual problems – They desperately need a light to shine on their darkened path…

Can I but do less than that which is expected of me as a child of God?

© 1973 Dorothy Womack

HOPE

Escaping reality – Running down the road – Taking a long trip to nowhere.
Clutching pills – Drowning in drink – Lost in a world of emptiness.
Asking questions – Seeking answers – But knocking on the wrong door.
Despairing darkness encircling ---
A hand reaches out --- CHRIST --- The light of the world.

© 1973 Dorothy Womack

AWARENESS

Listen, people, don’t you hear the Saviour whispering in your ear?
He calls you to repent from sin – and, into His shelter, enter in.
Look, oh people, can’t you see the place prepared for you and me?
For there’s another life ahead – Mere mortal graves won’t hold the dead.
Awaken, people, won’t you heed God’s warnings in this time of need?
Don’t perish like the heathen do – Come to Jesus – He’ll see you through!

© 1973 Dorothy Womack

SEE-SAWS

Some of us are so puffed up and think ourselves so grand –
If we stopped to think, we’d realize we all hold the same Saviour’s hand.
Some of us have fallen below the standards that we’ve set –
But we can learn from our mistakes – For God has never failed us yet.
Some of us have reached the ground that’s neither too high or too low
We humbly stand, our footing firm – and with our burdens, to God, we go.

© 1973 Dorothy Womack

A FAITH WALK

There’s no error in your life that God cannot undo
There’s no problem, left to Him, that He won’t see you through
All you have to do is ask, and God will supply the need
Blessings fall upon those, who, worship Him in thought and deed.
Life is but a faith walk --- It’s step by step each day ---
God’s heart is always open – When yyou take the time to pray.

© 1973 Dorothy Womack

A BEAUTIFUL PLACE

What a beautiful place this world would be ---

If we only reached out with hand in hand
And touched each other, from land to land
Started sharing our faith and love with others
All standing together, as sisters and brothers.

Broke down the barriers or religion and race
For God has no color – He shines in every face
No strangers in Christ – But united in Spirit –
Keep sounding this message ---
Till the whole world can hear it!!

© 1973 Dorothy Womack

SALVATION

A man, confused and troubled, is searching for the truth
Having heard so many stories, now unsure of what to do
Reaching out in childlike faith – He decides, on God, to call
A calming peace engulfs him, as he surrenders all.

His heart begins rejoicing – Doubts and fears all pass away
God’s love starts flowing through him – and his night turns into day.
Oh to see that rapt expression as God takes complete control
In this modern age – a miracle – The transformation of a soul!

© 1973 Dorothy Womack

PASSING JUDGMENT

You’re looking over your shoulder
At the neighbor who is stumbling ---
His outer expression hides the factt
That, inside, his world is crumbling.

You don’t know every burden
He silently may bear ---
Nor do you know the urgent cries
He takes to God in prayer.

All you see is the outer man
Whose feelings don’t show through ---
It’s often easy to forget
That you can falter too!!

We all possess some hidden faults
Which only God can see –
So don’t pass judgment on your neighbor
For you are no better than he!!

© 1973 Dorothy Womack

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