Tag: K. W. Osbeck

  • LIVING FOR JESUS

    Thomas O. Chisholm, 1866–1960 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—which is your spiritual worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. (Romans 12:1, 2) For the…

  • TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BE

    Frances R. Havergal, 1836–1879 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. (1 Corinthians 10:31) In this day of self-centered living and pleasure-oriented lifestyle, the total commitment to God of body, mind, and possessions portrayed in this text is difficult for many Christians to achieve.…

  • O TO BE LIKE THEE

    Thomas O. Chisholm, 1866–1960 For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. (Ephesians 2:10) Great Master, teach us with Your skillful hand;Let not the music that is in us die!Great Sculptor, hew and polish us; nor letHidden and lost, Your form…

  • SITTING AT THE FEET OF JESUS

    Source of words and music unknown Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her. (Luke 10:42) The story of Martha the worker and Mary the worshiper (Luke 10:38–42) illustrates an important spiritual principle: We please our Lord most when we learn to sit at His feet in adoration…

  • WHITER THAN SNOW

    James Nicholson, c. 1828–1876 Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. (Psalm 51:7) God’s people have been placed in their particular circle of influence so they can demonstrate purity and a concern for righteousness. If we do not fulfill this role, who will? It…

  • MORE ABOUT JESUS

    Eliza E. Hewitt, 1851–1920 I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death, and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead. (Philippians 3:10, 11) The Christian gospel is thrilling to contemplate. It is so simple that…

  • CLEANSE ME

    J. Edwin Orr, 1912–1988 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9) The inspiration of a thrilling revival in New Zealand prompted the late J. Edwin Orr to blend the 23rd and 24th verses of Psalm 139 with…

  • O FOR A CLOSER WALK WITH GOD

    William Cowper, 1731–1800 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. (Colossians 2:6) The Christian life begins with a step of faith for salvation. Then it continues step by step…

  • MAY THE MIND OF CHRIST, MY SAVIOR

    Kate B. Wilkinson, 1859–1928 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 2:5) In the home Christ-likeness is kindness;In business it is honesty;Toward the weak it is burden bearing;Toward the sinner it is evangelism;Toward ourselves it is self-control;Toward God it is reverence, love and worship.— Unknown Each day our prayer…

  • I NEED THEE EVERY HOUR

    Annie S. Hawks, 1835–1918Refrain added by Robert Lowry In the day of my trouble I will call to You, for You will answer me. (Psalm 86:7) This deeply personal hymn came from the heart of a busy housewife and mother who had no idea of the spiritual strength that her own hastily written words would…