Tag: K. W. Osbeck

  • NOW I BELONG TO JESUS

    Amazing Grace Words and Music by Norman J. Clayton, 1903–1992 If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. (Romans 14:8) God is FOR us—that is good.God is WITH us—that is better.God is IN us—that is…

  • SAVED, SAVED!

    Amazing Grace Words and Music by Jack P. Scholfield, 1882–1972 Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. (Romans 10:13) Indulgence says, “Drink your way out.”Philosophy says, “Think your way out.”Science says, “Invent your way out.”Industry says, “Work your way out.”Communism says, “Strike your way out.”Militarism says, “Fight your way out.”Christ…

  • JESUS IS ALL THE WORLD TO ME

    Amazing Grace Words and Music by Will L. Thompson, 1847–1909 I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in Him. (Philippians 3:8, 9) The author and composer…

  • JUST AS I AM

    Amazing Grace Charlotte Elliott, 1789–1871 Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me will never go hungry, and he who believes in Me will never be thirsty. All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and whoever comes to Me I will never drive away.” (John 6:35,…

  • IN TIMES LIKE THESE

    Amazing Grace Words and Music by Ruth Caye Jones, 1902–1972 Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” (John 6:68) Wars, earthquakes, famines, violence, drugs, child abuse, humanism, the occult, New Age … When world events and ideologies like these seem ominous and unsettling to us…

  • ROOM AT THE CROSS FOR YOU

    Amazing Grace Words and Music by Ira R. Stanphill, 1914–1994 But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8) Out of the varied experiences of a fruitful life have come the many moving hymns of Ira F. Stanphill. As a child he traveled…

  • LET JESUS COME INTO YOUR HEART

    Words and Music by Lelia N. Morris, 1862–1929 I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation. (2 Corinthians 6:2) Gospel songs that urgently ask people to respond to Christ’s invitation for salvation have had a powerful influence in evangelism since they were first written shortly after the…

  • THE NINETY AND NINE

    Elizabeth C. Clephane, 1830–1869 There will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent. (Luke 15:7) The Bible teaches that man does not seek after God, but that God initiates the search for lost man. “The Ninety and Nine,” based on the…

  • I HEARD THE VOICE OF JESUS SAY

    This hymn by Horatius Bonar celebrates the grace of Jesus, inviting all to find rest and joy in Him. Bonar, a renowned 19th-century Scottish minister and author, emphasized the universal appeal of embracing Christ’s teachings, especially among children. The scriptural references in the content reinforce the message of finding peace and revival in Jesus.

  • ART THOU WEARY?

    Amazing Grace John M. Neale, 1818–1866 Adapted from the Greek of Stephen the Sabaite, 725–815 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” And let him who hears say, “Come!” Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life. (Revelation 22:17) I have read in…