I’ll Carry It Today
Dear child, you know I love you,
I care about your tears,
I want to bear your burdens
And calm your doubts and fears.
This load that you’ve been wearing
Is far too big for you,
But I will gladly take it
If you’ll just trust me to.
I’m strong – it will not hurt me,
I’m wise – I’ll understand,
I’m kind – I want to help you,
I’m good – so trust my hand.
Lay down this heavy burden
And let it roll away,
Release the strain and worry –
I’ll carry it today.
Christina Joy Hommes
The Gift of Song
You put Your song within our hearts
The day we came to You,
A song that echoes from above,
Well known yet ever new.
Your song gives voice to happy times –
A fountain of delight,
Expressing all our wordless joy
When things seem good and bright.
It brings us hope through troubled days
And comfort in the night;
Like healing balm it gives us life
And leads us to the light.
It makes the truth so real and clear
And guides our thoughts above,
Reminding us of faith and hope
And showing us Your love.
It brings us near to You, our God,
In worship, awe, and praise;
With songs and hymns we lift our voice
And sing Your wondrous ways.
It lifts our spirits, guides our lives,
And makes the wounded whole.
Lord, thank You for the gift of song –
The music of the soul.
Christina Joy Hommes
Divine Contrasts
The Lord is far above us,
And yet He’s very near;
His glory fills the heavens
Yet makes our pathway clear.
The heavens can’t contain Him,
And yet He dwells within;
He needs no approbation
Yet loves the praise we bring.
His wisdom fills the ages,
Yet guides us as we pray;
He’s changelessly eternal
Yet cares for us each day.
He’s wholly self-sufficient
Yet reaches down in love;
He’s perfect, just, and holy
Yet welcomes us above.
Christina Joy Hommes
Psalm 100
We raise a joyful noise to You
Our Maker, Shepherd, Guide
For endless mercies ever new
And truth that will abide.
We come to serve with cheerful song
And hearts that overflow,
Rejoicing that we each belong
To One who loves us so.
Within Your courts we lift our voice
And bless Your holy Name;
In thankful praise our hearts rejoice –
Your goodness we proclaim.
You reign alone the Lord of all,
Sustainer of our days;
Before Your throne we humbly fall
And bring our highest praise.
Christina Joy Hommes
Lord, Give Me Words
Lord, give me words so I can praise
Your worthy Name, I pray,
For You are holy, good, and kind
And care for me each day.
Lord, give me words so I can lift
The weary soul to You,
For words can comfort, heal, revive
When gracious, kind, and true.
Lord, give me words so I can point
The lost to life above,
For Jesus died and rose again
To offer saving love.
Lord, set a watch before my mouth
So I will only say
The things that please and honor You
And bring You joy today.
Christina Joy Hommes
Only for a While
The wicked sometimes prosper,
But only for a while –
Swift judgment is awaiting
Their final, careless mile.
The godly sometimes suffer,
But only for a while –
The Lord Himself is waiting
To turn it to a smile.
So do not be discouraged
When things seem upside down,
Though patient, God is working
And soon you’ll wear a crown.
Christina Joy Hommes
