The Soothing Summer Breeze
The Instrument - by Appreciable
The Instrument
By Appreciable Goodfaithpoet
In the hands of a master craftsman
Each tool works efficiently
The mind of the expert holds the plan
And sees what no other can see
He patiently works to finish the task
He's done this job often and well
He does the job better than any could ask
And when he's done the work, you can tell
The tool alone, never can find success
Or accomplish the things contained in the plan
Please help me dear Father to serve and to bless
Like a powerful tool in your almighty hand.
By Appreciable Goodfaithpoet
In the hands of a master craftsman
Each tool works efficiently
The mind of the expert holds the plan
And sees what no other can see
He patiently works to finish the task
He's done this job often and well
He does the job better than any could ask
And when he's done the work, you can tell
The tool alone, never can find success
Or accomplish the things contained in the plan
Please help me dear Father to serve and to bless
Like a powerful tool in your almighty hand.
The Atonement of Jesus Christ - by Appreciable
The Atonement of Jesus Christ
By Appreciable Goodfaithpoet
The loving Atonement performed by our Lord
Can help us to find harmony
God loved us so much that he sent forth the word
To reach out and to save you and me
Jesus alone could rescue and save
And help us be made perfect too
He Helps us to get the mercy we crave
By showing us what we should do
The penalty warranted by all our sin
Required the infinite gift
The battle with Satan we each can win
Our burden the Lord helps us lift
From the beginning the Lord was ordained
To die for what justice demands
Salvation from sin can now be obtained
By following Jesus' commands
We each can dwell with our Father above
As we follow the Lord's righteous course
His sacrifice shows a supreme act of love
Let us drink from this spring at it's source
The Savior has suffered these things for our sake
To redeem all mankind from the fall
Upon us his name we gladly will take
He offers his love unto all
We can all go where there's nothing unclean
Through Jesus alone this takes place
We can be saved from things evil and mean
To again see his loving face
The Savior had power to lay down his life
And take it up after its end
He asks us to flee contention and strife
And come home with him as a friend
He suffered temptations but gave them no heed
And lived life in pure innocence
He knows how to help in our hour of need
For all he has made recompense
The blood of the Lamb for our sake was shed
He gave his life freely for me
He prayed to our God as he suffered and bled
For help to endure agony
Because of the love that our dear Savior had
For the will of our Father and God
Our hearts fill with joy and are truly glad
For he finished the course that he trod
We can find peace through the powerful name
That broke bands at Gethsemane
We can be lifted up out of our shame
By the hope found upon Calvary
We must accept the Atonement he gave
Or face pure, strict justice alone
We all need the grace that's might to save
We deserve no mercy on our own
Our Lord took away the sharp sting found in death
He was the first of those who slept
We shall live again after losing life's breath
Joy comes to his children who’ve wept
The Savior invites all the world unto him
We'll be judged for the works we have done
That day will restore each joint and each limb
Through the power of God's perfect son
Those who are righteous will have so much joy
And praise the Lord eternally
His sacrifice saves each girl and each boy
That died in their pure infancy
So let us have faith in our dear Savior's call
And overcome evil today
Let's deliver his sweet invitation to all
To be baptized and walk in his way
We all can become truly born again
Receiving the spirit to guide
And this must take place in the hearts of all men
To be filled with his pure love inside
If you will repent he will receive you
Come feast on his love to the end
Trust in the Lord in all that you do
And his grace he freely will send
Partake of his love so exquisite and sweet
Drink deep of the doctrines he'll send
Some day we will kneel at our dear Savior's feet
Where our pains and our sorrows he'll mend
He knows all the trials we each face right now
Come cast on the Lord all your care
We all can be healed and he'll show us how
He atoned so that we could come there.
By Appreciable Goodfaithpoet
The loving Atonement performed by our Lord
Can help us to find harmony
God loved us so much that he sent forth the word
To reach out and to save you and me
Jesus alone could rescue and save
And help us be made perfect too
He Helps us to get the mercy we crave
By showing us what we should do
The penalty warranted by all our sin
Required the infinite gift
The battle with Satan we each can win
Our burden the Lord helps us lift
From the beginning the Lord was ordained
To die for what justice demands
Salvation from sin can now be obtained
By following Jesus' commands
We each can dwell with our Father above
As we follow the Lord's righteous course
His sacrifice shows a supreme act of love
Let us drink from this spring at it's source
The Savior has suffered these things for our sake
To redeem all mankind from the fall
Upon us his name we gladly will take
He offers his love unto all
We can all go where there's nothing unclean
Through Jesus alone this takes place
We can be saved from things evil and mean
To again see his loving face
The Savior had power to lay down his life
And take it up after its end
He asks us to flee contention and strife
And come home with him as a friend
He suffered temptations but gave them no heed
And lived life in pure innocence
He knows how to help in our hour of need
For all he has made recompense
The blood of the Lamb for our sake was shed
He gave his life freely for me
He prayed to our God as he suffered and bled
For help to endure agony
Because of the love that our dear Savior had
For the will of our Father and God
Our hearts fill with joy and are truly glad
For he finished the course that he trod
We can find peace through the powerful name
That broke bands at Gethsemane
We can be lifted up out of our shame
By the hope found upon Calvary
We must accept the Atonement he gave
Or face pure, strict justice alone
We all need the grace that's might to save
We deserve no mercy on our own
Our Lord took away the sharp sting found in death
He was the first of those who slept
We shall live again after losing life's breath
Joy comes to his children who’ve wept
The Savior invites all the world unto him
We'll be judged for the works we have done
That day will restore each joint and each limb
Through the power of God's perfect son
Those who are righteous will have so much joy
And praise the Lord eternally
His sacrifice saves each girl and each boy
That died in their pure infancy
So let us have faith in our dear Savior's call
And overcome evil today
Let's deliver his sweet invitation to all
To be baptized and walk in his way
We all can become truly born again
Receiving the spirit to guide
And this must take place in the hearts of all men
To be filled with his pure love inside
If you will repent he will receive you
Come feast on his love to the end
Trust in the Lord in all that you do
And his grace he freely will send
Partake of his love so exquisite and sweet
Drink deep of the doctrines he'll send
Some day we will kneel at our dear Savior's feet
Where our pains and our sorrows he'll mend
He knows all the trials we each face right now
Come cast on the Lord all your care
We all can be healed and he'll show us how
He atoned so that we could come there.
Those in error lost - by Appreciable
Those in error lost
By Appreciable Goodfaithpoet
Our God wants us to love all
Forgiving those who will offend
We can obey the Savior’s call
That wrath and strife may end
When hate and pride come in to stay
They hurt and cloud the mind
As hate and pride get in the way
Pure joy is hard to find
When people cling to hate
Their sorrow multiplies
They’re heading for a tragic fate
As their compassion dies
How much better is the Lord’s way
For, when he was upon the cross
He spoke the words we all should pray
(To forgive those in error lost)
Yes, as we follow Jesus
And pray as he would do
These prayers can’t help but please us
As we pray for ourselves too.
By Appreciable Goodfaithpoet
Our God wants us to love all
Forgiving those who will offend
We can obey the Savior’s call
That wrath and strife may end
When hate and pride come in to stay
They hurt and cloud the mind
As hate and pride get in the way
Pure joy is hard to find
When people cling to hate
Their sorrow multiplies
They’re heading for a tragic fate
As their compassion dies
How much better is the Lord’s way
For, when he was upon the cross
He spoke the words we all should pray
(To forgive those in error lost)
Yes, as we follow Jesus
And pray as he would do
These prayers can’t help but please us
As we pray for ourselves too.
The Gift and Power of the Holy Ghost - by Appreciable
The Gift and Power of the Holy Ghost
By Appreciable Goodfaithpoet
The third member of the Godhead,
is a personage of spirit
Through his whisperings we are led,
as we listen close to hear it
Without a body of flesh and bone,
he enters into our heart
The truths of God can then be known,
by those who do their part
The Godhead works, always together,
in perfect unity
Giving us strength, life’s storms to weather,
with blessings eternally
The Holy Ghost will reveal,
the truth to the righteous mind
This truth, once received, no devil can steal,
because of the plan God designed
This quiet communication,
delivered softly to you and I
Is a gentle invitation,
to love our king who came, for our sins, to die
The witness of the Holy Ghost,
brings peace and certainty
This helps our conversion the most,
beyond what natural eyes see
As we strive to walk the trail,
that leads to eternal joy and bliss
We know that we will never fail,
if his promptings we don’t miss
The spirit can protect us all,
from danger of any kind
As we each answer his loving call,
great peace we soon will find
The gifts of the spirit will help us
to bless, those who need our love
We can help them to confess and forsake sin,
and dwell with our Father above
The soothing voice of a father,
brings comfort to a crying child
Let us help a Sister or Brother,
feel peace from the spirit so mild
The Holy Ghost can fill us up,
with perfect love and hope
The Savior can enter and with us sup,
and cut sins binding rope
Through the Spirit’s mighty power,
we are sanctified
We can find in every hour,
our needs will be supplied
We must enter through the baptismal gate,
to reach the Kingdom that’s best
The Gift of the Holy Ghost helps conquer hate,
and brings us peace and rest
He’s the Holy Spirit of Promise, it’s true,
and in this, his capacity
He confirms the ordinances given to you,
and those that are given to me
This approval depends on our faithfulness,
we each need this to take place
Our Father wants to guide and bless,
so we’ll worship him face to face
All honest seekers of the truth,
can feel the spirits influence and direction
Please ask God to bless all our youth,
to be worthy of his protection
The gift of the Holy Ghost is more constant,
than its influence alone
The gift allows him always to be present,
so we’ll have greater joy than we’ve known
We must keep the commandments of the almighty,
if we desire the spirit, to guide
We can enjoy his great company,
as in the love of God we abide
Full enjoyment of this gift,
can make us fit for Celestial glory
Let us go forth to bless and lift,
and tell all the world Jesus’ story
Each blessing comes, one by one,
as we prepare our hearts for God’s will
We must live in harmony with his Son,
if we desire God’s power to feel
God will bestow upon us great strength,
if we love him with all that we are
We know that we will conquer at length,
we can make it, no matter how far
The Spirit of the Lord may grieve,
his power may be quenched
If tangled webs of sin we weave,
the joy from our lives may be wrenched
Let’s keep our souls clean through the Lord’s grace,
and fill all our lives up with beauty
With help from the spirit we’ll reach the right place,
and accomplish each sacred duty.
By Appreciable Goodfaithpoet
The third member of the Godhead,
is a personage of spirit
Through his whisperings we are led,
as we listen close to hear it
Without a body of flesh and bone,
he enters into our heart
The truths of God can then be known,
by those who do their part
The Godhead works, always together,
in perfect unity
Giving us strength, life’s storms to weather,
with blessings eternally
The Holy Ghost will reveal,
the truth to the righteous mind
This truth, once received, no devil can steal,
because of the plan God designed
This quiet communication,
delivered softly to you and I
Is a gentle invitation,
to love our king who came, for our sins, to die
The witness of the Holy Ghost,
brings peace and certainty
This helps our conversion the most,
beyond what natural eyes see
As we strive to walk the trail,
that leads to eternal joy and bliss
We know that we will never fail,
if his promptings we don’t miss
The spirit can protect us all,
from danger of any kind
As we each answer his loving call,
great peace we soon will find
The gifts of the spirit will help us
to bless, those who need our love
We can help them to confess and forsake sin,
and dwell with our Father above
The soothing voice of a father,
brings comfort to a crying child
Let us help a Sister or Brother,
feel peace from the spirit so mild
The Holy Ghost can fill us up,
with perfect love and hope
The Savior can enter and with us sup,
and cut sins binding rope
Through the Spirit’s mighty power,
we are sanctified
We can find in every hour,
our needs will be supplied
We must enter through the baptismal gate,
to reach the Kingdom that’s best
The Gift of the Holy Ghost helps conquer hate,
and brings us peace and rest
He’s the Holy Spirit of Promise, it’s true,
and in this, his capacity
He confirms the ordinances given to you,
and those that are given to me
This approval depends on our faithfulness,
we each need this to take place
Our Father wants to guide and bless,
so we’ll worship him face to face
All honest seekers of the truth,
can feel the spirits influence and direction
Please ask God to bless all our youth,
to be worthy of his protection
The gift of the Holy Ghost is more constant,
than its influence alone
The gift allows him always to be present,
so we’ll have greater joy than we’ve known
We must keep the commandments of the almighty,
if we desire the spirit, to guide
We can enjoy his great company,
as in the love of God we abide
Full enjoyment of this gift,
can make us fit for Celestial glory
Let us go forth to bless and lift,
and tell all the world Jesus’ story
Each blessing comes, one by one,
as we prepare our hearts for God’s will
We must live in harmony with his Son,
if we desire God’s power to feel
God will bestow upon us great strength,
if we love him with all that we are
We know that we will conquer at length,
we can make it, no matter how far
The Spirit of the Lord may grieve,
his power may be quenched
If tangled webs of sin we weave,
the joy from our lives may be wrenched
Let’s keep our souls clean through the Lord’s grace,
and fill all our lives up with beauty
With help from the spirit we’ll reach the right place,
and accomplish each sacred duty.
My Son - by Appreciable
My Son
By Appreciable Goodfaithpoet
Evening light is fading
The room is dark and still
My child, sleeping soundly
Must wake to take his pill
I wake him very gently
He cries, for he is tired
He tries to move but cannot
There's a machine to which he's wired
And after he's asleep again
My heart is very sad
I feel like I should fix all this
Because I am his dad
Dear Father, up in Heaven
I'm pleading with you now
I want to heal my child's pain
Please help, and show me how
I feel I have no answers
Oh, Father hear my cries
My son is someone special
Will you just watch him as he dies?
Then, I hear a gentle voice
Speaking to my mind
Fear not, my child, for there is peace
In the plan that I designed
You see, I understand your grief
For I have felt it too
My son has also suffered pain
I've been as sad as you
When my son suffered on the cross
I wasn't by his side
I couldn't be there with him
Or help him as he died
Please know I love you and your son
And hold his little hand
You see, your loving kindness
Is the help for him I planned
And when his short life slips away
I'll catch and hold him tight
I hope this knowledge helps you
to make it through the night
So, Listen to your heart, my child
And you will clearly see
Your Savior, Jesus, paid the price
That all may come to me.
By Appreciable Goodfaithpoet
Evening light is fading
The room is dark and still
My child, sleeping soundly
Must wake to take his pill
I wake him very gently
He cries, for he is tired
He tries to move but cannot
There's a machine to which he's wired
And after he's asleep again
My heart is very sad
I feel like I should fix all this
Because I am his dad
Dear Father, up in Heaven
I'm pleading with you now
I want to heal my child's pain
Please help, and show me how
I feel I have no answers
Oh, Father hear my cries
My son is someone special
Will you just watch him as he dies?
Then, I hear a gentle voice
Speaking to my mind
Fear not, my child, for there is peace
In the plan that I designed
You see, I understand your grief
For I have felt it too
My son has also suffered pain
I've been as sad as you
When my son suffered on the cross
I wasn't by his side
I couldn't be there with him
Or help him as he died
Please know I love you and your son
And hold his little hand
You see, your loving kindness
Is the help for him I planned
And when his short life slips away
I'll catch and hold him tight
I hope this knowledge helps you
to make it through the night
So, Listen to your heart, my child
And you will clearly see
Your Savior, Jesus, paid the price
That all may come to me.
To Clearly See - by Appreciable
To Clearly See
By Appreciable Goodfaithpoet
We need to see things clearly
If we want to know the truth
We must hunger for it dearly
Hunting like a super-sleuth
We only see through darkly
As we travel in this life
Faith grows like a small tree
Overcoming storm and strife
There is a gift as great as love
That our kind God will give
And he has sent it from above
To help our faith to live.
A seer is helpful to us all
In showing truth and light
In taking down tradition's wall
And ending darkest night
We all have misperceptions
About our history
We see murky reflections
In the way things used to be
We need the help, God will provide
To understand the past
The truth can help us then decide
To find great joy at last.
By Appreciable Goodfaithpoet
We need to see things clearly
If we want to know the truth
We must hunger for it dearly
Hunting like a super-sleuth
We only see through darkly
As we travel in this life
Faith grows like a small tree
Overcoming storm and strife
There is a gift as great as love
That our kind God will give
And he has sent it from above
To help our faith to live.
A seer is helpful to us all
In showing truth and light
In taking down tradition's wall
And ending darkest night
We all have misperceptions
About our history
We see murky reflections
In the way things used to be
We need the help, God will provide
To understand the past
The truth can help us then decide
To find great joy at last.
Refining Fire - by Appreciable
Refining Fire
By Appreciable Goodfaithpoet
When life seems really sad
And full of punishment
It's not always cause' we've been bad
That the trials have been sent
In the Scriptures as we read, we see
Hard times the righteous face
Though pure in word and deed
They had to run this mortal race
The glorious crown we hope to win
Isn't in this place of scorn
For, though the Lord was free from sin
He wore a crown of thorn
Please, Lord guide us to the light
May we heed the words you say
Stay with us through this night
Til' we behold Celestial day
The trials of this life
Can inflict no lasting harms
If we trust God through the strife
Til' once again we're in his arms.
By Appreciable Goodfaithpoet
When life seems really sad
And full of punishment
It's not always cause' we've been bad
That the trials have been sent
In the Scriptures as we read, we see
Hard times the righteous face
Though pure in word and deed
They had to run this mortal race
The glorious crown we hope to win
Isn't in this place of scorn
For, though the Lord was free from sin
He wore a crown of thorn
Please, Lord guide us to the light
May we heed the words you say
Stay with us through this night
Til' we behold Celestial day
The trials of this life
Can inflict no lasting harms
If we trust God through the strife
Til' once again we're in his arms.
Ghost Town - by Appreciable
Ghost Town
By Appreciable Goodfaithpoet
Darkness in the City
Brings a pensive mood
My state should bring me pity
Caused by thoughts on which I brood
This City is a ghost town
As empty as despair
Tonight I’m feeling down
And there’s no one here to care
Sure, The homes are full of people
Their lights are blazing bright
I can see the lighted steeple
On the church house, through the night
But I also see the shadow
Of friends who once lived here
Their hearts made my heart glow
And filled my life with cheer
So many friends have moved away
And yet their ghosts remain
“Remember me” their houses say
In haunting, slow refrain
I cannot travel down the road
Once the sun has set
For all the memories kindness sowed
Will not let me forget
So many houses with memories living
Those families sure were kind
I miss the sharing and the giving
That soothed my lonely mind
And yet, before I moved to this home
Someone’s friend first moved away
So wherever all my friends may roam
They will find more friends I pray
Yes, I’ll try to be the kind of friend
I hope and pray to meet
Because I know that in the end
I must love, to be complete.
By Appreciable Goodfaithpoet
Darkness in the City
Brings a pensive mood
My state should bring me pity
Caused by thoughts on which I brood
This City is a ghost town
As empty as despair
Tonight I’m feeling down
And there’s no one here to care
Sure, The homes are full of people
Their lights are blazing bright
I can see the lighted steeple
On the church house, through the night
But I also see the shadow
Of friends who once lived here
Their hearts made my heart glow
And filled my life with cheer
So many friends have moved away
And yet their ghosts remain
“Remember me” their houses say
In haunting, slow refrain
I cannot travel down the road
Once the sun has set
For all the memories kindness sowed
Will not let me forget
So many houses with memories living
Those families sure were kind
I miss the sharing and the giving
That soothed my lonely mind
And yet, before I moved to this home
Someone’s friend first moved away
So wherever all my friends may roam
They will find more friends I pray
Yes, I’ll try to be the kind of friend
I hope and pray to meet
Because I know that in the end
I must love, to be complete.
There is hope - by Appreciable
There is hope
By Appreciable Goodfaithpoet
O struggling world so full of strife
Thy God is near to thee
He is the way to peace in life
Bright hope I truly see
For when we place our hand in thine
Our footsteps thou wilt lead
And guide us with a light divine
With love supply our need
The nations of the earth must bow
In deep humility
To find the peace you offer now
To view the hope I see
For death or trial with pain and grief
May come to me today
I through the Savior find relief
That peace inside will stay
My hope for our dark troubled earth
Is peace for you and I
The answer is the second birth
That Jesus can supply.
By Appreciable Goodfaithpoet
O struggling world so full of strife
Thy God is near to thee
He is the way to peace in life
Bright hope I truly see
For when we place our hand in thine
Our footsteps thou wilt lead
And guide us with a light divine
With love supply our need
The nations of the earth must bow
In deep humility
To find the peace you offer now
To view the hope I see
For death or trial with pain and grief
May come to me today
I through the Savior find relief
That peace inside will stay
My hope for our dark troubled earth
Is peace for you and I
The answer is the second birth
That Jesus can supply.
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