Brotherhood

God has made us family
hearts bound by love and grace
hands held tight by brotherhood
Side by side and face to face.

We are working pilgrims
in a land that’s not our own
we share each others burdens
and we never walk alone!

For He is our great Fortress
He watches through the night
He allows us run before Him
stumbling in our foolish flight!

But then his righteous arm upholds us
He gives us His holy light
He walks us through the valley
in the middle of our night!

He loves us through our journey
even as we turn from Him
He helps us in our unbelief
to trust in Him again!

He leads us by His Spirit
who speaks to Him in prayer
We never have to walk alone
He is Present everywhere!

He does not force us to believe
His freedom lets us walk away
But in wisdom we turn back to Him
while it is still Today!

For our future is in His hands
He will determine eternity
We need only reach out to Him
And the Promise Land we’ll see!

By Jerri A. Harrington

A Song to Fill the Night

O God, You have heard my prayers
my urgent prayers in the depths of night!
You have fought and won my battles
as I sit still within Your sight!

You are my Great Warrior
the Savior of my soul
Lord give me Your blessings
as I give You control!

I cannot live without You
Your urgings fill my heart
Your Spirit gives me courage
when I fear I’ll fall apart!

Oh save me, Jehovah Jireh
from the Enemy within
Save me, O my Father,
from the peril of my sin!

For my life is wrapped up in You
my soul cries out for more
of Your guidance and Your comfort
when life’s arrows make  me sore!

For no one leaves life’s journey
without going through the pain
No one feels the sunshine
without first feeling the rain!

You made us, and  You know us!
You formed us with your own hand!
I will bow before You only
and live life at Your command!

Your grace is all consuming
Bringing joy into my night
It lifts me up to walk with You
and bathes Your servant in Your light!

By Jerri A. Harrington