My shepherd locks me in the fold

For each night after dusk

When the sun becomes a scarlet orb

And the sky the shade of husk… Continue

He hung on that cruel cross

He’d given up His breath

The soldiers guarding pierced

His side, to confirm His death.… Continue

Christmas comes with shades of warmth

With baking of sweet smelling cakes

With Christmas trees with stars a’ hung

And all the joy it awakes… Continue

Called out by name and for thee chosen,

To show thy life on earth through mine;

Hardened heart has this calling frozen-

Refusing to do the purpose divine.

Blessings bestowed from Thy Hand

Out of abundant love and grace-

Has made me take a different stand,

To hide Thy gentle and radiant face.… Continue

Great was the miracle

When Abraham, old beyond age

Beheld Isaac, new born

His righteousness’ wage… Continue