I LIVE BECAUSE HE LIVES

They came to mock; to stand and stare

To hurl abuse at Jesus there

Gathered around the cross lifted high

And on its frame watch Jesus die

They did not care upon that hill

Innocent blood upon the ground would spill

And only jeered with greater cries

Rejoice now we for Jesus dies

They laughed at Him with crown of thorn

Come down; come down they mocked with scorn

A sword spilled blood from His precious side

And day was as night as Jesus died

They understood not why He died that day

It was to redeem and wash sins away

Thought when they laid Him in grave’s cold bed

It was His end because Jesus was dead

But three days later and hope reborn

When grave lay empty on resurrection morn

What a blessed message to the world it gives

There is salvation for all because Jesus lives

How they mocked when they watched Him die

But now He lives and reigns on high

And when on the cross He hung and bled

It was for me because in sin I was dead

No hope I saw beyond the grave

Until I called on Him my soul to save

And He gave me life and the reason why

He said; who believes in me shall never die

And what befalls me in joy or sorrow

There is grace for today and forget tomorrow

For I am His and He forgives

And now I live because He lives

Colin Moffett

SOMEONE IS PRAYING

Someone is praying, praying for me

They take me to God down on their knee

They whisper my name to Him with falling tears

Telling Him of things that He only hears

Chorus

Praying for me yes praying for me

Lifting me up although I cannot see

Their heads bent low

As to God they go

Into the quietness praying for me

Knowing I’m hurting praying for me

Asking from my pain I am set free

They whisper to Him O bless this dear one

Cover him over with the blood of your Son

Thinking I’m alone but one is praying

Talking to God what words they are saying

Lifting me to Him on the wings of a prayer

Showing to me that they really care

From the depth of their heart filled with love

Sending prayers for me to God up above

God’s ears are open and He will always see

Someone is praying, praying for me

Colin

I BELIEVE

The rugged cross; the iron nails

A dying Saviour; His breath exhales

For mighty King a thorny crown

They mocked and sneered and said come down

Shaking heads; passing by

The upright wood raised to the sky

Once again the mocking crowd

Looked up at Him and called aloud

Oh Son of God you others save

Unloose yourself and escape the grave

Prove to us you did not deceive

Descend from the cross and we will believe

The blessed Saviour He really could

Have freed himself and left the wood

But I am so glad He did not leave

For He died for me I believe

But those who mocked would turn away

Believing not that awful day

He was their King upon the tree

Because He choose to stay to set others free

His climbing down would be my loss

My hope for life descending from the cross

But He stayed for me so I could receive

Blood atonement for my sin I believe

Darkness came and extinguished light

Midday hours became as night

Then Jesus cried; my God; why did you leave.

As the Father poured out wrath on His Son I believe

He could come down but He choose to stay

The grave could not hold Him where He lay

And from a risen Saviour I can receive

Heaven’s eternal glory because in Him I believe

Colin Moffett

I AM WITH YOU

What is the depth of your deepest despair?

That you think my love cannot reach to you there

When you pour out your heart telling me your fears

Know you not that I am listening for I am a God who hears

Listening to you calling from the agony of your heartbreaking

From the trembling of your soul in despair that is shaking

Knowing your hopelessness I bring you my love

For I am almighty God and listening from above

It is my arms which will reach and will hold

Close to my bosom and sheltered in their fold

My hand will gently dry the tears from your eyes

For you are my child and I hear your anguished cries

Great is my comfort and peaceful my rest

Lay your weary head gently on my breast

Down your wet cheeks slips another silent tear

But you are not alone for I am with you here

I will hold you child in the darkness of your night

When blackness encloses you and shuts out the light

In the shadows I am with you; you will hear my sweet voice

I will turn your tears to laughter and help you rejoice

I love you my child and I want you to know

I am in the deep valley of the journey that you go

And I will lead you to the sunshine of the mountain top high

Although the way I lead; you do not understand why

Someday you will know and understand

Why I led you this road with my nail scarred hand

But know my child you are in my love

And I am gently leading you to a home up above

No more crying on its golden shore

No heartaches and tears for you anymore

No more pain to try and to test

But only everlasting joy in your eternal rest

Colin Moffett

 

I Am Thankful I Woke Up Today

There’s a sun in the sky

Clouds are going by

I see the morning dew

This breaking day anew

And all I can really say

I am thankful I woke up today

Chorus

There’s beauty in the morning

While the sun is burning

All the dewdrops jewels away

The Saviour’s in my heart

With Him I make a start

O I am so thankful I woke up today

My body aches in pain

It may even rain

But I know blessed peace

My joy it cannot cease

For my heart will not dismay

I am thankful I woke up today

Chorus

There’s beauty in the morning

While the sun is burning

All the dewdrops jewels away

The Saviour’s in my heart

With Him I make a start

O I am so thankful I woke up today

Another chance to raise

A day full of praise

To Him who sends the light

After the dark of night

Breaks the dawn with sunshine ray

I am thankful I woke up today

Chorus

There’s beauty in the morning

While the sun is burning

All the dewdrops jewels away

The Saviour’s in my heart

With Him I make a start

O I am so thankful I woke up today

Thankful for the living

For just the giving

Of this new day on earth

Stretching on from sweet birth

Cruel death has been kept at bay

I am thankful I have woke up today

Chorus

There’s beauty in the morning

While the sun is burning

All the dewdrops jewels away

The Saviour’s in my heart

With Him I make a start

O I am so thankful I woke up today

Colin Moffett

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOME TO THE FOLD

I stumbled so long on the broad highway

Lost; bewildered and blind

Wandering desolate; a sheep gone astray

Knowing not the Shepherd was following behind

Searching and calling; seeking for me

His hands and feet stained red

So blinded by sin I could not see

And further from Him I fled

I heard not His voice but words of liars

Called me far from His keep

Leading me in the paths of thorns and briars

And to the pit that is deep

No one to show me the way I should tread

Wolves around me with teeth that would rip

Filling my heart with fear and dread

As sin kept me in its cruel grip

I fell to my knees; I could struggle no more

I lay down in sorrow and despair

My heart was breaking; for help I did implore

Then I heard soft footsteps coming there

They stopped beside me and I lifted my head

As the arms of the Shepherd raised me from the ground

He gently held me and softly said

Now you my lost sheep I have found

I searched for you so long; be at peace now

For I am carrying you home to the fold

I heard your cries when on the ground you did bow

Now you in my arms I will hold

I closed my eyes and gently did sigh

And laid my head on His breast

Cradled to my Saviour as He carried me high

Knowing on Him I could rest

There is rejoicing in Heaven when trumpets will sound

And angels in chorus shall sing

Ninety nine safely there but another one has been found

As Jesus a lost sheep to His fold He will bring

Colin Moffett

HIS NAME

Speak to me softly; tell me again

The name above others given to men

Whisper it slowly once more in my ear

The name of Jesus I am longing to hear

Tell me again how He came to die

Nailed to a cross and hung on high

The words so solemn; of death and grave

But speak in triumph; He is raised to save

Speak no more softly but shout it aloud

The name of Jesus to the busy crowd

Perhaps they will listen as they pass by

From your lips; Jesus saves; let it be your cry

In the words of a song; sing it one more time

Write it; print it in poems and in rhyme

Of the wonder of Jesus; never be in shame

To tell of redemption in His lovely name

Use His name wisely; speak not of it in vain

It’s the one given to the Saviour who suffered in pain

Salvation in His name and offered to you now

And at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow

It will be the name for all eternity praised

When a multitude of voices in chorus are raised

From saints who humbled hearts to claim

A dwelling in the Glory in Jesus name

Colin Moffett

HIS JEWELS

It sparkles at the breaking day

The sun kissed dew of early morn

Like countless jewels on display

The grassy fields with beads adorn

When darkness cloaks the closing day

A myriad of stars shining bright

Like sparkling diamonds in array

Adorn the blackened sky of night

People seek the wealth of earth

In gold and silver and precious gem

But death comes calling after birth

What good will riches do for them?

When in life they did not grasp

The pearl of salvation bought at cost

And offered free; but in a gasp

Life is gone and souls are lost

The King of Heaven will arise

From throne of glory coming down

Seeking His jewels bought at a price

To set them in His golden crown

Each one is a precious gem

A redeemed soul by His spirit born

The royal brow will wear a glorious diadem

When once it wore a crown of thorn

They will sparkle because of that day

God’s Son paid for sin; when in scorn

Cruel men led Him Calvary way

His blood like dew sprinkled the grass in morn

When darkness cloaked three hours of day

A myriad of angels shining bright

Gazed from Heaven in silent array

At Jesus suffering under sky as night

We will shine brighter than stars of sky

Dewdrops of His blood washed sins away

The royal Prince is coming in a twinkling of eye

To gather His jewels some glorious day

Colin Moffett

HILLS OF HOME

I see in the distance hazy blue hills

A late evening mist creeping round their feet

A setting sun kisses their wind swept brows

Crowning with glory where their heads and sky meet

They are my hills of homes steadfast and true

Tall and proud in the evening haze

Always are there dependable each day

To meet my eyes when towards them I gaze

But other hills I long for deep in my heart

Where the Son of Glory sits on their peaks

The hills of home of the heavenly land

The eyes of my faith constantly seeks

Holy hills of heaven, dear hills of home

To dwell forever in a mansion at their feet

I know it won’t be long until death’s mist

Lays me on the hills of home and Jesus I shall meet

Colin Moffett