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Crossing

Ruth Kirk

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The eternal God is your refuge,
and his everlasting arms are under you
(Deuteronomy 33:27; NLT).

1. Crossing the desert,
We walk side by side –
Lord, you protect me,
You comfort, and guide.

2. Crossing the mountains,
Deep valleys below –
You climb at my pace, Lord,
Though I am so slow.

3. Crossing the lake,
You reach out for my hand –
I’m sinking, Lord, terrified,
Far from dry land.

4. Crossing the sea,
You take hold of my arm –
No matter what happens,
I’m safe from all harm.

Into your hands I commit my spirit
(Psalm 31:5; NIV).

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References

1. Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect me and comfort me (Psalm 23:4; NLT).

He guides me along right paths (Psalm 23:3; NLT).

2. Give glory to the Lord your God before it is too late. Acknowledge him before he brings darkness upon you, causing you to stumble and fall on the darkening mountains (Jeremiah 13:16; NLT).

He gently leads those that have young (Isaiah 40:11; NIV).

3. The disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves (Matthew 14:24; NLT).

Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted. Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him (Matthew 29-31; NLT).

4. He led Israel across the sea as if it were a desert (Psalm 106:9; NLT).

I cling to you; your strong right hand holds me securely (Psalm 63:8; NLT).

I am content

Ruth Kirk

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I have learned to be content
whatever the circumstances
(Philippians 4:11; NIV).

1. I am content, Lord,
To dwell in your hands –
Whatever you take,
And whatever you give.

2. I am content
To abide in your hands –
Whatever you ask,
For as long as I live.

3. I am content, Lord,
To die in your hands –
Whatever the suffering,
Right to the end.

4. I am content
To remain in your hands –
Together, forever,
My Master, and Friend.

Whether we live or die,
we belong to the Lord
(Romans 14:8; NIV).

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References

1. The life of every living thing is in his hand (Job 12:10; NLT).

The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised  (Job 1:21; NIV).

2. Abide in my love (John 15:9; NKJV).

I desire to do your will, my God (Psalm 40:8; NLT).

I will sing to the Lord as long as I live (Psalm 103:33; NLT).

3. I am in your hands – do with me as you think best (Jeremiah 26:14; NLT).

My future is in your hands (Psalm 31:15; NLT).

If we die with him, we will also live with him (2 Timothy 2:11; NLT).

If we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering (Romans 8:17; NLT).

I will praise my God to my last breath! (Psalm 104:33; NLT).

4. Remain in me, and I will remain in you (John 15:4; NLT).

Then we will be with the Lord forever (1 Thessalonians 4:17; NLT).

Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am (John 13:13; KJV).

You are my friends, since I have told you everything the Father told me (John 15:15; NLT).

Our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God (Romans 5:11; NLT).

Together

Ruth Kirk

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Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul,
all your strength, and all your mind
(Luke 10:27; NLT).

1. I love you, Christ Jesus:
Let’s walk here together,
Linking our hands, Lord, as one.

2. I love you, Christ Jesus:
Let’s talk here together,
Yoking our minds, Lord, as one.

3. I love you, Christ Jesus:
Let’s pray here together,
Binding our hearts, Lord, as one.

4. I love you, Christ Jesus:
Let’s stay here together,
Bonding our souls, Lord, as one.

5. I love you, Christ Jesus:
Let’s cry here together,
Sharing our pain, Lord, as one.

6. I love you, Christ Jesus,
Let’s die here together,
Joining our Father, as one.

I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one – as you are in me, Father, and I am in you […] I have given them the glory you gave me, so they may be one as we are one. I am in them and you are in me. May they experience such perfect unity that the world will know you sent me and that you love them as much as you love me (John 17:21-3; NLT).

References

1. I love you, Lord (Psalm 18:1; NLT).

The Lord holds them by the hand (Psalm 37:24; NLT).

2. Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus (Philippians 2:5; NKJV).

3. I will give them one heart and one purpose: to worship me forever (Jeremiah 32:39; NLT).

4. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them (1 John 4:16; NIV).

5. If we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering (Romans 8:17; NLT).

6. Let’s go, too – and die with Jesus (John 11:16; NLT).

The dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it (Ecclesiastes 12:7; NIV).

Stay close

Ruth Kirk

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If you remain in me and I in you,
you will bear much fruit;
apart from me you can do nothing
(John 15:5; NLT).

Lord,

1. May my hands stay close to yours
In all I do today.

2. May my feet stay close to yours,
However hard the way.

3. May my thoughts stay close to yours,
Then we will share one mind.

4. May my heart stay close to yours,
So all my words are kind.

5. May my soul stay close to yours,
Communing without cease –

6. Then we will be united, Lord,
In love, and joy, and peace.

References

1. Do everything with love (1 Corinthians 16:14; NLT).

2. Walk in the light as he is in the light (1 John 1:7; NIV).

3. We take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5; NIV).

We have the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16; NLT).

4. We will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ (Ephesians 4:15; NLT).

5. Pray continually (1 Thessalonians 5:17; NIV).

This is my Son, my Chosen One. Listen to him (Luke 9:35; NLT).

Pray about everything (Philippians 4:6; NLT).

Pour out your heart to him (Psalm 62:8; NLT).

6. You have been united with Christ (Ephesians 2:13; NLT).

Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us (Colossians 3:11; NLT).

What is important is faith expressing itself in love (Galatians 5:6; NLT).

You will live in joy and peace (Isaiah 55:12; NLT).

Our Promised Land

Ruth Kirk


He has known your walking through this great wilderness (Deuteronomy 2:7; HNV).

1. There’s nothing else
We need to do in death:
Our work is done.

2. There’s nowhere else
We need to go:
Our race on earth is run.

3. There’s no one else
We need to see but God,
Who takes our hand,

4. And gently draws us
Back into his soul:
Our Promised Land.

References

1. When Jesus had tasted [the sour wine], he said, “It is finished!” Then he bowed his head and released his spirit (John 19:30; NLT).

2. Let us run with endurance the race God has set before us (Hebrews 12:1; NLT).

3. Into your hands I commit my spirit (Psalm 31:5; NIV).

4. The dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it (Ecclesiastes 12:7; NIV).

He chose the Promised Land for our inheritance (Psalm 47:4; NLT).