Cure

This hymn was composed by Kevin Pace the day before his first wife passed away (cancer) back in 1993. He writes: "I wonder what I was thinking to write these hymns when she was so gravely ill.  I don't really remember...except we were all crying out to God for help in an extremely difficult time." He asked if I could write something to reflect that history.

Knowing that no words can erase the pain and suffering that accompanies cancer (both for the afflicted and their families), this, nevertheless, is my attempt to reach out in the only way I know how:

Just as the twilight e'er will fall,
Darkness and grief will come to all,
Piercing the heart with sorrow sore
Begging the question, "How much more?"

Those who will turn unto The Lord,
Will find there a Friend who keeps His Word,
Promising all the Spirit's aid,
Succor and peace through all He paid.

He will not leave you comfort-less.
Reach for Him now and He will bless.
Even in darkness, seek the day,
Feeling by faith to find your way.

Hearing your cries, He shows His hand.
When blessed by His strength you understand
All grief and pain you can endure,
Here in His light, a peaceful cure.

Earthbound Souls

Another Hymn I wrote and Kevin Pace composed last month. Feedback welcome.

Earthbound souls ever dream of flight.
Set in darkness, we long for light.
Winter winds spark a love of fire.

Loneliness ever fuels desire.

Trials endured strengthen all good men.

Weakness mastered staves off sin.

Wisdom blooms from experience.

Foolishness sires common sense.

 

Good and evil are side by side;

Agency lets your heart decide.

Sacrifice is the path to God.

Narrow ways lead to freedoms broad.

Reaching upward, we seek Thy face.

Falling short, we rely on grace.

Lifting others, we'll lifted be.

Finding truth will set us free.

Blessing others will leave us blessed,

'Til we find eternal rest.

Good and evil are side by side;

Agency lets your heart decide.