What Is Christmas?
The wonder of a baby
So tiny, sweet, and new,
Of angels gladly singing –
The Savior’s here for you!
The joy of startled shepherds
To hear the Lord was near,
Of Mary, now a mother,
Who held a Son so dear.
The love of God to send us
His only Son that day,
Of Jesus to be willing
To come to us that way.
The peace that Christ was bringing
To those once lost in sin,
Of knowing God can welcome
Repentant sinners in.
The spirit of that Christmas
Can still be ours today
If we will stop to wonder
To worship, sing, and pray.
Christina Joy Hommes
True Hope
True hope is found in Jesus Christ
And in His endless love,
It is the anchor of my soul
Secured by God above.
True hope is having peace with God
Since Jesus died for me,
It’s knowing He’s forgiven me
And made me new and free.
True hope is trusting Him each day
Because I know He’s near
To guide my footsteps and to bless
So I don’t need to fear.
True hope is looking for the Lord
To take me home at last
Where I will see Him face to face
When sin and pain are past.
True hope is knowing Jesus Christ
And trusting Him each day
Because His Word is always true
And guides me all the way.
Christina Joy Hommes
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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
Will You Trust Him?
Is this sufficient reason:
The One who died for you
Has lovingly ordained it
In what He’d have you do?
Are you content to follow
Because He says it’s best
Though you can’t see the outcome
And know that it’s a test?
Will you be still and trust Him
Because You know His love
And rest upon His promise
That He will lead above?
For He will bless the faithful
Who choose His perfect way
And humbly walk beside Him
In trusting love each day.
Christina Joy Hommes
He’ll Safely Guide Me
The future’s bright before me –
It’s in my Father’s hand,
And He will safely guide me
To heaven’s happy land.
Through storms and in valleys,
Where gentle waters flow,
My Shepherd leads me homeward
Through paths where I should go.
Through days of busy service
And nights where I must rest,
My Master always keeps me
And does whatever’s best.
And so, neath cloud and sunshine,
With joy I trust His way,
For Jesus will receive me
To heaven’s endless day.
Christina Joy Hommes
O Day of Resurrection!
O day of resurrection
Alive with promise bright
Of endless life and glory
Beyond the shades of night,
We greet you with rejoicing,
With hymns and anthems sweet
Because our foes lie conquered
Beneath our Savior’s feet!
We lift our hearts in praises
To Him who rose to life,
Who bought with His own life-blood
The triumph in the strife;
He took our sins and sorrows
And died upon the tree
That for the vast forever
We might be fully free.
We bring our happy worship
With glad and joyful song
To honor our Redeemer
So loving, good, and strong;
For when He rose to glory,
He proved our debt was paid
Forever, fully canceled –
We need not be afraid
So on this happy morning
Above the rest we bring
Our joyful songs of praises
To Jesus Christ our King,
For by Your resurrection
You made us free and new –
Eternal hallelujahs
Be evermore to You!
Christina Joy Hommes
