Category: K. W. Osbeck

  • AFTER

    Amazing Grace Words and Music by N. B. Vandall, 1896–1970 … weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. (Psalm 30:5) How much more content we are if we know that after some trying or painful experience, there will be pleasure and a reward. Such thoughts help to spur on the…

  • FACE TO FACE

    Amazing Grace Carrie E. Breck, 1855–1934 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when He appears we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. Everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just…

  • HE THE PEARLY GATES WILL OPEN

    Amazing Grace Fredrick A. Blom, 1867–1927 Translated by Nathaniel Carlson, 1879–1957 But as it is written, eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him. (1 Corinthians 2:9 KJV) Out of the repentant heart of a backslidden Swedish pastor…

  • Morning & Evening

    If thou wouldest enjoy the eminent grace of the full assurance of faith, under the blessed Spirit’s influence, and assistance, do what the Scripture tells thee, “Give diligence.” Take care that thy faith is of the right kind—that it is not a mere belief of doctrine, but a simple faith, depending on Christ, and on…

  • ON JORDAN’S STORMY BANKS

    Amazing Grace Samuel Stennett, 1727–1795 If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men. (1 Corinthians 15:19) In this day of the “throwaway” and the temporary, Christians must live according to their belief in eternity. The apostle Paul reminded the believers at Corinth that if…

  • MY SAVIOR FIRST OF ALL

    Amazing Grace Fanny J. Crosby, 1820–1915 You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand. (Psalm 16:11) The strong, triumphant spirit of American hymnwriter Fanny Crosby was an inspiration to everyone who knew her. Even though she was…

  • O THAT WILL BE GLORY

    Amazing Grace Words and Music by Charles H. Gabriel, 1856–1932 God will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. (Revelation 21:4) Think of stepping on shore, and finding it heaven!Of taking hold of a hand,…

  • A CHILD OF THE KING

    Amazing Grace Harriett E. Buell, 1834–1910 We are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in His sufferings in order that we may also share in His glory. (Romans 8:16, 17) As children of the heavenly kingdom, we should learn to…

  • ‘TIS SO SWEET TO TRUST IN JESUS

    Amazing Grace Louisa M. R. Stead, c. 1850–1917 That we should be to the praise of His glory, who first trusted in Christ. (Ephesians 1:12 KJV) Out of one of the darkest hours of her life—the tragic drowning of her husband—a young mother proclaimed through her tears, “ ’Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus ……

  • SWEETLY RESTING

    Amazing Grace Mary D. James, 1810–1883 For in the day of trouble He will keep me safe in His dwelling; He will hide me in the shelter of His tabernacle and set me high upon a rock. (Psalm 27:5) Once my hands were always trying,Trying hard to do my best;Now my heart is sweetly trusting,And…