Tag: K. W. Osbeck

  • ‘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…

  • LEAVE IT THERE

    Amazing Grace Words and Music by Charles A. Tindley, 1851–1933 Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God. (Psalm 42:5) “Put all your troubles in a sack, take ’em to the Lord, and leave ’em…

  • ALL YOUR ANXIETY

    Amazing Grace Words and Music by Edward Henry Joy, 1871-1941 Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7) Upon the Lord your burden cast,To Him bring all your care;He will sustain and hold you fast,And give thee strength to bear.— Unknown Worry, anxiety, and depression have been the subjects…

  • UNDER HIS WINGS

    Amazing Grace William O. Cushing, 1823–1902 He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge. (Psalm 91:4) Daily living is often filled with unexpected dangers. We never know what lies ahead as we begin each new day. How does a person cope with uncertainty and have the stability to…

  • JESUS NEVER FAILS

    Amazing Grace Words and Music by Arthur A. Luther, 1891–1960 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. (Matthew 24:35) Just when my hopes have vanished, just when my friends forsake,Just when the fight is thickest, just when with fear I shake,Then comes a still small whisper, “Fear not my…

  • HE HIDETH MY SOUL

    Amazing Grace Fanny J. Crosby, 1820–1915 I will put you in a cleft in the rock and cover you with my hand. (Exodus 33:22) The beloved blind American poet Fanny Jane Crosby did not begin writing gospel texts until her mid-forties. But from then on, inspiring words seemed to flow constantly from her heart, and…

  • A SHELTER IN THE TIME OF STORM

    Amazing Grace Vernon J. Charlesworth, 1838–1915 with alteration You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. (Psalm 32:7) Storms often hit the northern coast of England bringing distress to the many small fishing vessels that ply the coastal waters. It is reported that “A Shelter…

  • HIDING IN THEE

    Amazing Grace William O. Cushing, 1823–1902 But the Lord has become my fortress, and my God the rock in whom I take refuge. (Psalm 94:22) In childhood when we were frightened we wanted to run and hide in our mother’s or father’s arms until we felt the danger had passed. In the same way when…

  • GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU

    Amazing Grace Civilla D. Martin, 1869–1948 Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous fall. (Psalm 55:22) Do we as Christians trust God for salvation and eternal life yet at times doubt that He will tenderly care for us in our daily life? We all seem…