The Gift

Mary had a little Lamb,
Sent from Heaven above.
He was the spotless Son of God,
The gift of the Father's Great Love.

They called Him Jesus.
He came to save us from our Sin,
And to give Eternal Life,
To all who repent, and trust in Him.

He went about doing good,
He healed the sick, and taught the Word.
The religious leaders hated Him,
- Without a cause.

He suffered, bled, and died alone,
On Calvary, our sins to atone.
He paid a tremendous price,
willingly giving His life, a sacrifice!

He arose from the grave, triumphantly!
He conquered Satan, Death, Sin, and Hell, Victoriously!
He's coming back as Lord, and King to reign eternally!
Let us worship, praise, and adore Him, Joyfully!

Marjorie Searles
December 1998

Note: Grandma wrote this poem and read it before the cantata at her church for her last Christmas in 1998.

Arise and Shine

Arise and shine, be salt and light
  To conquer evil in this dark night
The fields are white, the laborers few;
  Dear Father, show us what we can do

May Your light within us brightly glow,
  The path of life to others show
We are your witnesses, we need your power,
  To shine as stars in this dark hour

The time is late, who will go,
  The love of Jesus to others show?
The need is urgent, who will give
  To send someone so they may live?

We all must humble ourselves and pray
  It's the greatest force in the world today
Jesus is the true light that illumines the soul
  Let us seek Him daily and give Him full control

Marjorie Searles
February 19, 1994

I don't know what you want me to do,
But I'm going to praise you Lord.
Help me Lord to know what to do,
I'm going to love you Lord.
I just know what I'm going to do,
I'm going to trust you Lord.

Marjorie Searles
October 10, 1992

Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will be Done

You are my Sovereign King, I worship You today,
I will to do Your will, come what may.
You want what's best for me, I know this in my heart,
Lord, I yield myself to Thee, never to depart.
I bless and thank Thee for all Your benefits,
For forgiving, healing, and satisfying my appetites,
For renewing my strength and giving me long life,
For protection from my enemies in all my strife.
Gladly and cheerfully I bow to Your commands,
Contented and happy to rest in Your hands.
I willingly sacrifice my whole life to Thee,
For the privilege of being forever in Your company.

Marjorie Searles
September 18, 1992

Inspired by Phillip Keller's "Walking With God"

Father God - How Great Thou Art!

I don't need to worry, nor to fret
You're in control, You've never forsaken me yet
I remember how you've led me all these years
Nurtured and comforted me through all my tears

I've learned to love You with all my heart
As You have loved me from the start
I long for my family to love You too
I will intercede as You have bid me to do

You can change the leopards' spots
You can remove all their blots
You can change their darkness into light
Open their eyes and give them insight

Deliver them from error, Your truth desire
Anoint them with love and Holy Spirit fire
Father, I commit them all to You
Thank-you and praise You, for what You will do

Marjorie Searles
November 11, 1991