"Keep It Up"

Holy Spirit poured on them
A-sounding like a windstorm
He gave them all a tongue of flame
And powered them for service

Holy Spirit, keep it up
Holy Spirit mighty
Lead the worship and the praise
and with the truth teach rightly!

Eunuch worshiped in ‘Salem
Then pondered on Isaiah
Philip ran and taught him well
And baptized him in water

Holy Spirit, keep it up
Holy Spirit mighty
Lead the worship and the praise
and with the truth teach rightly!

Inspiration of the Lord
He breathed on writers olden
So then they penned it on a scroll
And they were so emboldened

Holy Spirit, keep it up
Holy Spirit mighty
Lead the worship and the praise
and with the truth teach rightly!

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adapted from "Yankee Doodle"
Public Domain

"Fore Score!"

With this series, familiar I was not;
Saw the title and here was my thought:
“This is a poetic rhyming scheme,”
So formed already was my logging dream

For sharing your story, I give my thanks!
Here’s mine: On arrival, to knees I sank
and a sort of fishing I did go,
reeling in the green tube from below

The sheet was wet and just a tad saggy,
so gave a new one, complete with baggie;
Ere my commute, sought and signed,
Here’s the log for this, my daily find

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GC8WDDF

"Glory And Righteousness"

"Glory and righteousness,"
The heavens do declare;
He's a skillful artist:
Hunter, bull, sisters, bear

He called to the stars: "Be!"
Placed each with precision,
Set them all in motion:
A master's keen vision

The stars tell His story
From beginning to end:
From creation to Christ,
And that He'll come again

Lighting the night, the stars
Also light my life's path;
Jesus, Lord of my heart:
A clocksmith, plying His craft

"I Will Worship You"

Bow my head, raise my hands,
Stand in awe of Your great might;
I'll come boldly with no fright;
This time is just for You;
I will dance in Your sight

Showed the truth, shed Your blood;
Lord, Your love is what I need;
I submit to Your good lead;
I will do anything:
Lord, You need only ask

I will worship You
Like You want me to,
And You'll hold me tight,
Jesus, all through my life;
I will worship You
Like You want me to,
And I will not let go
'Til You bless my soul

God, You're good, this I know;
Where You plant, I will grow;
I'll just keep my eyes on You;
Lord, I am ready;
Yours is a glorious light

Born in likeness of men,
You came to bear all my sin;
Jesus, You are amazing!
Lord, whatever You ask me You know

I will worship You
Like You want me to,
And You'll hold me tight,
Jesus, all through my life;
I will worship You
Like You want me to,
And I will not let go
'Til You bless my soul

Jesus, Your life is my life,
So I can serve You right;
In You I live, move, and am;
Anything that You ask;
You're the King of kings and Lord of lords!

I will worship You
Like You want me to,
And You'll hold me tight,
Jesus, all through my life;
I will worship You
Like You want me to,
And I will not let go
'Til You bless my soul

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adapted from "I'll Make Love to You"
Boyz II Men (1994)

"Exchange"

I have been
Arrogant
Proud
Lustful
Selfish
Greedy
Sinful
Worthy of death

You were
Meek
Humble
Loving
Selfless
Giving
Holy
Worthy of life

But you took mine
And gave me yours

I have nothing to offer,
Not even excuses;
You have everything I need,
Yes, even forgiveness