Poems of Praise
1 Corinthians 15:51-58
1 Corinthians 15:1-4, 51-58
Oh death, where is the bitter sting
You boasted all those years?
And grave, where is the victory
You threatened to our fears?
The sting of death was bound in sin,
And sin drew strength from law;
By seeming inescapable
They held the world in awe.
But thanks to God through Jesus Christ
The victory is ours –
He died and rose to crush the grave
With sin and all its powers
If we receive His work of grace
Then, at the trumpet blast,
We too, made incorruptible,
Shall rise to life at last.
So let us live in hope, unmoved,
And busy for the Lord,
For soon we’ll rise victorious
To find a great reward.
Christina Joy Hommes
Jesus: Almighty, Faithful, True
Jesus: Almighty, Faithful, True
Yes, He’s the Almighty, the Faithful, the True,
The Door and the Shepherd, the Savior for you,
The Alpha, Omega, Beginning and End,
Creator, Provider, Sustainer, and Friend.
Emmanuel, Jesus, Messiah, the Way,
The Lamb, Bread of life, and the Strength of our day,
The Word, the Incarnate, the Life and the Light,
Our Hope and our Anchor, our Song in the night.
Our Brother, our Master, our God, and our Lord,
The coming Defender who’s bringing reward,
The great Intercessor, the Morning Star bright,
The King, the Redeemer, the Father’s delight.
The Lion of Judah, the Seed who would win,
The Arm of Jehovah, the One without sin,
The Cornerstone, Witness, I Am, Heaven’s Heir,
The Christ, Resurrection, the Lily so rare.
The Rock of Salvation, the Image of God,
The Judge and High Priest, Son of man, Son of God,
The Author, the Captain, the Victor, the Key,
The Holy One, Yahweh, He’s all things to me.
Christina Joy Hommes
“Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.” Hebrews 13:8
The One I Will Praise
The One I Will Praise
God orders my steps with compassion,
His mercies are new every day;
He knows what will come and prepares me,
He teaches my heart what to pray.
His goodness is strong and unfailing,
His faithfulness flows from above,
His grace is more sure than the mountains,
He anchors my hope in His love.
There’s no one so kind and so patient,
His holiness shines like the sun;
He showers my path with His blessings
And meets all my needs one by one.
The Lord is my strength and my portion,
My trust and the hope of my days,
The source of my life and my Savior,
My refuge, the One I will praise.
Christina Joy Hommes
I Marvel at Your Handiwork
I Marvel at Your Handiwork
I marvel at Your handiwork
And wonder at Your plan
That sent the Son of God to earth
To die for sinful man.
I marvel at Your matchless grace
And wonder at Your love
That gave so much to make us sons
To dwell with You above.
I marvel at Your providence
And wonder at Your care
That guides all things with perfect skill
Yet hears and answers prayer.
I marvel at Your lavish gifts
And wonder at Your ways;
Lord, here I raise my thankful song
And give You all my days.
Christina Joy Hommes
This poem is part of Summer for the Soul a 14-day spiritual “devo-cation” that will refresh and encourage your heart.
Roles and Titles of Christ
Roles and Titles of Christ
Our God the great Creator
Became a man to die
That He might be our Savior
And King exalted high.
The Promised One – Messiah,
The everlasting Light,
The Alpha and Omega,
The Judge who’s just and right.
The Bread of Life, our Shepherd,
The Truth, the Life, the Way,
The Prince of Peace who conquered
To save His own today.
The Priest, our Intercessor,
The Lamb once sacrificed,
Our Master and Redeemer,
Our Savior Jesus Christ.
He is the Lord, exalted
Above all other things,
Now worshiped, praised, and lauded
The worthy King of kings.
Lift up your voice in singing
And praise His holy Name
Till earth and sky are ringing.
He’s evermore the same!
Christina Joy Hommes
See more of the roles and titles of the Lord Jesus in this book that weaves together Bible verses showing who He is:
God’s Goodness
God’s Goodness
God’s goodness is abundant
And never will run dry;
It’s always running over
To bless and satisfy.
God’s goodness is enduring –
It cannot fade away,
But lasts unchanged forever
To keep us day by day.
God’s goodness is sufficient –
It satisfies the soul
With peace and joy and mercy
That make the spirit whole.
God’s goodness shines in heaven
And in the earth below
Where all who live have tasted
The goodness God can show.
Come praise this God of goodness
For all He is and does!
The Lord is good forever –
Now as He always was.
Christina Joy Hommes
A Thankful Day
A Thankful Day
Today I’ll have a thankful day
And lift my heart in praise
For all the Lord has done for me
In big and little ways.
For sunny skies and healing rain,
For labor and for rest,
For friends and loved ones near and far –
How richly I’ve been blessed!
Though I may shed a tear or two,
My day will still be bright,
Because a thankful attitude
Makes any day alright.
Lord, thank You most of all for grace,
For always being there,
For saving me and showing me
Such tender, loving care.
Christina Joy Hommes
Jesus Gives Such Blessings
Jesus Gives Such Blessings
Earth’s words tell just a portion
Of what a life can hold,
For Jesus gives such blessings
As can’t be fully told.
His peace is strong with comfort,
His goodness will not end,
His joy has great abundance
Which nothing can transcend.
His grace is all-sufficient,
His mercy’s new each day,
His kindness is unfailing,
He hears us when we pray.
He always watches over
And keeps us in His care,
He’s always right beside us
To guard us everywhere.
His promise is unfailing,
He’s made a home above;
We’ll never reach the limits
Of Christ’s unfailing love.
Christina Joy Hommes
The Lord Is Worthy
The Lord Is Worthy
The Lord is worthy of my trust
For He is always near –
He’ll guide and comfort, keep and guard,
So there’s no cause to fear.
The Lord is worthy of my hope
For all He says is true,
And He will bring me safe above
When life’s short day is through.
The Lord is worthy of my praise
For He is always good –
So kind and right, so faithful too
In perfect Fatherhood.
The Lord is worthy of my love
For He has loved me first –
He gave Himself to pardon me
When I was at my worst.
The Lord is worthy of my heart
For it’s His royal throne –
He cleanses it and dwells within
Because I am His own.
The Lord is worthy of my life
For He has made me new –
Lord, help me love and worship You
In everything I do.
Christina Joy Hommes
You Deserve All Praise
You Deserve All Praise
Lord, You alone deserve all praise
Because of who You are –
The mighty God of endless days
Exalted near and far.
Lord, You alone deserve all praise
Because of what You do –
You guide us through life’s winding maze
With mercies ever new.
Lord, You alone deserve all praise
And honor evermore –
We marvel at Your mighty ways,
Your kindness we adore.
Lord, You alone deserve all praise –
Accept the love we bring;
To You alone our song we raise
Our Maker, Savior, King.
Christina Joy Hommes