Author Archives: Leon
ONWARD, CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS
Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus going on before. Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe; Forward into battle see His banners go! … Continue reading
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O Jesus, I have promised
O Jesus, I have promised to serve thee to the end: be thou ever near me, my Master and my friend; I shall not fear the battle if thou art by my side, nor wander from the pathway if thou … Continue reading
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Loving Communion
Be gentle, when you touch bread, Let it not be uncared for, unwanted. So often bread is taken for granted. There is so much beauty in bread, Beauty of sun and soil, Beauty … Continue reading
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Beautiful Savior
Beautiful Savior, King of creation, Son of God and Son of Man! Truly I’d love thee, Truly I’d serve thee, Light of my soul, my joy, my crown. Fair are … Continue reading
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O Sacred Head Now Wounded
O sacred Head, now wounded, With grief and shame bowed down, Now scornfully surrounded With thorns, Thine only crown. O sacred Head, what glory, What bliss till now was … Continue reading
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Day of judgment! Day of wonders!
Day of judgment! Day of wonders! Hark! the trumpet’s awful sound, Louder than a thousand thunders, Shakes the vast creation round! How the summons wilt the sinner’s heart confound! See the Judge, our nature wearing, Clothed in majesty divine! You … Continue reading
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Dies Irae (Day of Wrath)
Author Unknown That day of wrath, that dreadful day, shall heaven and earth in ashes lay, as David and the Sybil say. What horror must invade the mind when the approaching Judge shall find and sift the deeds of all … Continue reading
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Amazing Grace
Amazing grace! (how sweet the sound) That sav'd a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see. 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears reliev'd; How … Continue reading
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