Rain

"Rain. The rain didn’t change. Each afternoon water stippled against rock outside my window, splashed into puddles, and then dwindled to gentle drips. Cleansing, soothing. I always welcomed the sound." (Linette in The Deliverer by Sharon Hinck)

Lyric Entry - Chawna Schroeder

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Today's entry is by Chawna Schroeder. You can visit her HERE.

First Light, Last Light

By Chawna Schroeder

The One creates

New life breathes in

Eyes open wide

And see the first light

From the first light

          He holds our hand

To the last light

          He shuts our eyes to sleep

The One nurtures

Children blossom

Hands growing skilled

Faces to the light

From the first light

          He holds our hand

To the last light

          He shuts our eyes to sleep

The One strengthens

Life pledged to life

A house is built

Beneath the warm light

From the first light

          He holds our hand

To the last light

          He shuts our eyes to sleep

The rains fall, tears of pain

          Broken hearts

          Poisoned minds

          Beetle stings

          Rizzid menace

Enemies without and within

The rains fall, tears of joy

          Mending One

          Cleansing One

          Healing One

          Protecting One

Majesty, power are all His

The One gives rest

Deep sighs breathe out

Eyes sliding shut

At the last of light

From the last light

          He holds our hand

To the first light

          He opens eyes again

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Blessings!
Sharon Hinck

Lyric Entry - Jessica White

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Today's entry is by Jessica White:


Totally Surrendered

As I watched the storm approaching
My heart filled up with fear
My mind began to race because
I knew no shelter near.

But You showed up in that moment.
You said "Be not afraid."
You would lead me up to higher ground
If by Your side I'd stay.

(Chorus)

You lit the path
So I could see,
And when I fell
You carried me.

It was You who rescued me.

You lead the way
To higher ground.
It's by Your love
That I was found.

It was You who rescued me.

And I stand in awe of You....
Totally surrendered.


You clearly knew the way although
The path was not well marked.
And patiently You guided me
As the sky grew very dark.

And as we reached the hilltop,
You pointed out a light.
There below a cabin stood
Where we'd be safe for the night.

Chorus (repeated)

As the rain began to fall,
You opened up the door.
You turned and You asked me
"Do You want to know Me more?"

In that very moment
I saw Your nail scarred hands.
I understood Your sacrifice
And what Your word commands.

(Chorus melody different words)

You took my place.
You died for me.
You bared my sin
On Calvary.

It was You who set me free.

Lord by Your grace
You washed me clean.
It was Your love
that rescued me.

It was You who set me free.


Totally surrendered.

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Blessings!
Sharon Hinck

Lyric Entry - Karri Compton (#2 of 2)

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Today's entry is by Karri Compton. You can visit her blog HERE.

"Gather to the Tower"

When darkness comes and fear surrounds
The One is e'er our hope and shield
He fights with strength for all His people
Come, your spirit to Him yield

Gather to the tower, the tower where His presence hovers in a mist so palpable 
And praise the One, our Defender, Whose power is unstoppable

When good tidings come our way
And all is right within our land
Come and praise the One, our All
For guidance from His loving hand

Gather to the tower, the tower where His presence hovers in a mist so palpable 
And praise the One, our Defender, Whose mercy is unstoppable

All glory to the gracious One
Who calls our people for His own
Perfect, holy Maker He
Sits majestic on His throne
Gather to the tower, the tower where His presence hovers in a mist so palpable 
And praise the One, our Defender, Whose goodness is unstoppable

Gather now and praise the One
Thanking Him for all He's done
A god who's higher there is none
Gather now and praise the One
Gather now and praise the One


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Lyric Entry - Karri Compton (#1 of 2)

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Today's entry is by Karri Compton. You can visit her blog HERE.

Lift up your voices
Shout out to the One
Give abundant thanks
For all He has done

From Rendor to Blue Knoll
Lyric to Braide Wood
People of the Verses
Confess the One is good

He guides and sustains us
Strengthens with His hand
And brings to Himself
The People of His land

So praise the One forever
His verses e'er recite
And look for His Deliverer
One day to make all right


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Lyric Entry - Elizabeth Goddard

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Today's entry is by Elizabeth Goddard. You can learn about her wonderful novels HERE.


This is the day
Made by the One
All creatures big, all creatures small
Await for the Son
Await for the Son
There is a day
For which we await
To be in His light, to rest in the One
Nothing compares to a life
Lived in His presence,
Nothing compares to the Beautiful One
How beautiful He shines, turning darkness to light.
This is the day
Made by the One

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Lyric Entry - Antonina Ruth

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Today's entry is by Antonina Ruth


Memories of Braide Wood (Linette's Song)

Come wipe the dust from these packed-away dreams,
When a sword's pierced my heart -
and all's not what it seems -
Come break the dark with the dawn of the Day,
Oh, Promised One, show me the way...

I remember the scent of the woods,
and the warm hearth of light,
and the place where he stood -
When girlhood hopes towards a future so bright
Were a tune on the breeze and a song in the night.

CHORUS:
But now these are just misty memories,
And I wait in shadows for eyes to see
The coming of the longed-for One
The Hope of all Eternity.

Caught between time with a song and a prayer,
And a hope in a heart now burdened with cares;
Suspended between the Then and Not Yet,
I will quietly wait, and will lift up my head,

Singing...

CHORUS:
Bring to fulfillment these memories,
Lighten these shadows with eyes to see
Oh come to me, longed-for One,
My Hope for all Eternity.
Singing...

CHORUS:
Bring to fulfillment these memories,
Lighten these shadows with eyes to see
Oh come to me, longed-for One,
My Hope for all Eternity.

Singing...
Lai lai lai lai, lai lai lai lai, my Hope for all Eternity...

[Repeats/fades]

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Lyric Entry - Brenda Anderson

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Today's entry is by Brenda Anderson. You can find Brenda's novels HERE.


If you didn’t taste the wedding wine
Or see demons cast into swine
Would you believe?
Would you believe?

If you didn’t see 5000 fed
Or the widow’s son rise from his bed
Would you believe?
Would you believe?

(Chorus)

Blessed are they who believe without seeing
Blessed are they who believe without touching
Blessed are they who believe without seeing you, Lord

If you didn’t see the empty tomb
Or the folded linens in that room
Would you believe?
Would you believe?

If you didn't touch fingers to His side
Or feel the nail scars He cannot hide
Would you believe?
Would you believe?

(Chorus)

Blessed are they who believe without seeing
Blessed are they who believe without touching
Blessed are they who believe without seeing you, Lord

If you didn’t see a baby born
Or watch the sun rise in the morn?
Would you believe?
Would you believe?

I would believe

Yes, I would believe!

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Lyric Entry - Hannah Wallace

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Today's entry is by Hannah Wallace


Wind like a breath
Rain like kisses
A world brimming over with signs of His mysteries
The One full of love
The One full of might
Guides us by day and guards us by night
His gentle smile glows at first light
The One’s love for us
This is our might
We raise up our eyes
We raise up our praises
To the One clothed in peace
Yet in battle the bravest
Mystery of mysteries
He holds gentle power
He sends us restorers
In our neediest hours
Mystery of mysteries
We’ll worship forever
Breathless in awe
We await our Deliverer

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Lyric Entry-Anne R

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Today's entry is by Anne R.


Through the grey
and clouded sky,
the One will guide,
a beacon of light
to the lost
and broken,
the healed
and found,
guiding us all
with the strength of His love.


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