At Rest in Christ
At rest in Christ – a precious place
Where heart and soul are still
To feel His presence, know His love,
And find His perfect will.
At rest in Christ – where strivings cease
And busy pressures pause
To hear His promise, find His strength,
And grasp His worthy cause.
At rest in Christ – where I am free
From storm and sin and strife
To tune my heart, to catch His joy,
To find the source of life.
At rest in Christ – Lord, help me reach
This secret place of rest
Where I am one with You and find
The path that You have blessed.
Christina Joy Hommes
New Year Prayer
If I could ask for just one thing
To crown this year, dear Lord,
I want to know what You are like
For You are my reward.
I want to know You as You are –
Your nature pure and true,
Your thoughts so loving and so kind,
The things You plan to do.
I want to know the things You like
And those that grieve Your soul;
I want to sense when You are pleased
And yield to Your control.
I want to walk with You each day
My constant, faithful Friend;
I want to hear You in Your Word
And spot the gifts You send.
I want to speak to You in prayer
And watch You work for me,
To find Your will and make it mine,
To trust Your guarantee.
I want to know You more and more –
Lord, grant my prayer this year;
For as I seek You, You have said
That I will find You near.
Christina Joy Hommes
This Precious Book
Lord, thank You for this precious Book
That speaks to me Your love,
That set me in the way of life
And guides my steps above.
Dear Spirit, give me eyes to see
My Savior in each word,
And help me know how I should live
The things I’ve read and heard.
Please shape my plans and my desires,
Transform my heart and mind;
Help me believe what You have said
And every promise kind.
O, burn its truth within my heart
To shape both thought and deed,
That I might be a living book
For those around to read.
Lord, thank You for this precious Book
That speaks to me Your grace;
Each day I’ll seek and love its truth
Until I see Your face.
Christina Joy Hommes
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
My Life Is Like a Vapor
My life is like a vapor –
Each day is gone so soon
My tasks are hardly finished
Before I see the moon.
So Christ has kindly offered
That He’ll accept as praise
Routines like meals and working
If done in godly ways.
Lord, help me see time passing
So I will always live
To magnify my Savior
With all the strength You give.
Christina Joy Hommes
“Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.” James 4:14
“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” Psalms 90:12
“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31
“Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:16
2 Chronicles 15:7
Be strong and take courage
And be not dismayed
Stand firm and unyielding
In honor arrayed
Be busy and useful
And work for the Lord
Because He has promised
A certain reward
So don’t be discouraged
But strengthen your hands
In prayer and in service
As Jesus commands
The Savior is calling
And offers reward
To all who will labor
In love for the Lord
Christina Joy Hommes
“Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded.” 2 Chronicles 15:7
