To Glorify My God

TO GLORIFY MY GOD

To Glorify my God, no lesser aim
My God-given life and powers shall henceforth claim;
My body, soul, and spirit, Lord, are Thine;
The joy to give them back to Thee be mine.

His Father's glory Jesus ever sought;
To do His work and will His only thought;
About His Father's business He must be:
Lord, may Thy business be as much to me.

How best can I my Father glorify?
Naught can be added to His majesty;
But I can let His glory through me shine
And shed on all around His light divine.

And like the legend that they tell of one
Who sought to build a temple to the sun,
And reared the chiseled stone and burnished gold,
But still the splendid walls were dark and cold,

Until another architect appeared;
A temple of transparent glass he reared;
And lo, the sun came down his work to own,
And with his glory through the temple shone;

So let my soul be flooded with Thy light;
So let my heart be open to Thy sight;
So glorify Thyself, O Lord, in me,
Till all my being answers, Lord, to Thee.

David sings...

Description of Illustration: David sits before his audience to sing of God's love and power, night sky, music

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God's Best

GOD'S BEST

GOD has His best things for the few:
That dare to stand the test;
God has His second choice for those
Who will not have His best.

It is not always open ill
That risks the promised rest;
The better often is the foe
That keeps us from the best.

There's scarcely one but vaguely wants
In some way to be blest;
'Tis not Thy blessing, Lord, I seek,
I want Thy very best.

And others make the highest choice,
But when by trials pressed,
They shrink, they yield, they shun the Cross,
And so they lose the best.

I want, in this short life of mine,
As much as can be pressed
Of service true for God and man;
Help me to be my best.

I want to stand, when Christ appears,
In spotless raiment dressed,
Numbered among his hidden ones,
His holiest and his best. 

I want, among the victor throng,
To have my name confessed,
And hear my Master say at last,
"Well done, you did your best."

Give me, O Lord, Thy highest choice,
Let others take the rest;
Their good things have no charm for me,
For I have got Thy best!

Who the Son sets free...

Description of Illustration: skull, text reads, "Who the Son sets free is free indeed", Adam and Eve, chains, death, Gospel of John

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Who the Son sets free... from catch the fire music!

Holding On The Way

 HOLDING ON THE WAY

'Tis the promise of God, and it never can fail,
Unto all who will trust and obey;
Though trials may press, and though foes may assail,
The righteous shall hold on his way.

I shall hold on my way for He holds my hand,
And He'll not let me stumble or stray;
While I heed His voice and obey His command,
I surely shall hold on my way.

Death devouring man and beast...

Description of Illustration: French manuscript, a symbolic drawing of death devouring man and beast, medieval images, black and white drawing

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My Secret

 MY SECRET

SHALL I tell you what it is that keeps me singing,
Never minding whether it be shade or shine?
Tis because His own glad song is singing in me,
Tis because the Savior's joy is always mine.

Shall I tell you what it is that keeps me springing,
With a strength that smiles at sickness and decay?
Tis because the Life of Jesus fills my being,
And the Living Bread sustains me day by day.

Shall I tell you why my foes no longer vex me,
And my cares and fears and doubtings all are o'er ?
Tis because I've given my burdens all to Jesus,
And He leads me forth in triumph evermore.

Shall I tell you why my life is now so easy?
'Tis because this wretched self has ceased to be;
Once it caused me all my troubles, but it's buried,
And it is no longer I, but Christ in me.

Shall I tell you why I love to work for Jesus?
'Tis because His blessed Spirit works in me;
I have but to let Him use me, His the power,
Mine the recompense to share, the fruit to see.

Shall I tell you why I love to tell of Jesus?
Tis because there's nothing else so good and true;
There's no other name or story worth the telling;
Without Jesus what could helpless sinners do?

Shall I tell you why I'm watching for His coming?
Tis because of all my future He's the sum;
This will be my joy forever - Jesus only -
And I long, and look, and pray for Him to come.

Newspaper Clip Art

A man reads the paper.
The center is a frame.

Description of Clip Art: black and white clip art of men reading newspapers, one is a frame, two others have illustrated papers with implied text.

This man stands in front of a city street,
reading the paper.

This young man is standing
while reading the daily news.

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The New Life

 THE NEW LIFE

Life's crisis has been passed,
And I have come at last
Into the Promised Land of Peace and Rest;
The crisis hour is o'er
And now forevermore
I'm dwelling in God's blessing and God's best.

It came, I know not how,
But this I know, that now
My life has found a new and nobler plane;
Something has passed away,
Something has come to stay,
And I can never be the same again.

The change is not in me,
Rather, it seems that He
Has come Himself to live His life in mine;
And as I stepped aside
And took Him to abide,
He came and filled me with His life divine.

I came to Jordan's flood,
And as with Him I stood,
The Heavenly Dove upon my spirit came;
Just how I cannot tell,
But this I know full well
That life henceforth can never mean the same.

And yet it brings no strain,
But hand, and heart, and brain
Move on with all the old simplicity;
I do not have to try
For it is no more I
But Christ who thinks, and lives, and moves in me.

The testing hours have come,
In flesh, and heart, and home,
But He was near my every load to share.
New tasks have called me on,
New victories have been won,
But through the cloud and sunshine He was there.

No more I doubt or fear,
The way shines bright and clear,
And One who ne'er can fail is leading on;
He will not let me stray
But lead me all the way
Until the fight is fought, the crown is won.

Red Cross Roll Call

Description of Illustration: The Red Cross nurse from WWI, uniform, cape, American flag, marching soldiers, Red Cross nurse pleads for mercy for those wounded in the fields of battle

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Oral Tradition vs. The Law

Description of Illustration: by illustrator Harold Copping, full color, Mark 2:23-28

• Jesus defends disciples who pluck grain on the Sabbath
• Matthew 12:1 from The Bible Hub
• Heads fo Grain & Holy Bread - Jesus And The Sabbath

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Let's Be Neighborly

 Let's Be Neighborly.

Let's be neighborly once more,
Like as we used to be;
Going visiting friendly like,
Just you and me.

Let's be neighborly, once more
Thinking each other's thoughts,
Telling each other our troubles,
And helping each other lots.

Let's be neighborly once more,
Old-fashioned rather than new,
Telling the good and forgetting the bad
There is in both me and you.

Let's be neighborly once more
And shake hands once in a while,
And if our hands won't reach so far
Let's make believe and smile.

Let's be neighborly once more
And think of each other again;
And hearing good news of each other,
Let's say it our loud-
"Amen!"

Sermons We See

 Sermons We See
by Edgar A. Guest

I'd rather see a sermon than hear one
any day,
I'd rather one should walk with me
than merely show the way.
The eye's a better pupil and more will-
ing than the ear;
Fine counsel is confusing, but ex-
ample's always clear;
And the best of all the preachers are
the men who live their creeds,
For to see the good in action is what
everybody needs.
I can soon learn how to do it if you'll
let me see it done.
I can watch your hands in action, but
your tongue too fast may run.
And the lectures you deliver may be
very wise and true;
But I'd rather get my lesson by oberv-
ving what you do.
For I may misunderstand you and the
high advice you give,
But there's no misunderstanding how
you act and how you live.

"Happy New Year" Baby With Parachute

Description of Clip Art: text, "Happy New Year", with Baby New Year, baby and parachute drifting through a cloudy sky, black and white, baby wave

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"Snake-Oil Salesman" Cartoon

Description of Clip Art: A giant thumb squishes a "snake-oil salesman", texts are: "Public Opinion" and "Snake Oil Liniment", black and white cartoon, deceptive marketing, or a scam

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"Easter Egg Hunt" Title

 

"Easter Egg Hunt!" banner or title in black and white

Description of Clip Art:  Advertise an "Easter Egg Hunt!" for free with these bulletin inserts, for school newspapers, or announcement at your church's website, bunny, cracked egg, text reads "Easter Egg Hunt!" , title comes in black and white, green, plum and rose

 

"Easter Egg Hunt!" banner or title in green

"Easter Egg Hunt!" banner or title in plum

"Easter Egg Hunt!" banner or title in rose or pink

 

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Rules of Love

 

Description of Clip Art: kiss, love, couple, valentine, text, "Rule regarding love: When kidded the second time she should give an ecstatic back kick, clutching her sweetheart by his coat lapels."

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The Busy Mother

Description of Clip Art: teenagers, preteens, Bible, text "Private", umbrella, dressed for church, questions?

 
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Village News

 

"But the path of the righteous is like the dawn, which shines 

brighter and brighter until full day." Proverbs 4:18

Description of Clip Art: villagers talking at a table with a burning candle, friends, village people, hat, discussion, cartoons, Christian comics, Bible texts, candle light, scripture included.

                                   

"For at one time you were in darkness but now are light in the LORD. 

Walk as children of light." Ephesians 5:8

"This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, 

that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all." 1 John 1:5

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Another camel caravan...

 

Description of Clip Art: camels, travelers, desert transportation, heavy loads, military on camels, robs, beards, long ride, black and white illustration

 
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Angel In The Window

Description of Illustration: stained glass, angel, wings, brilliant colors, rose window, stained glass clip art, transparent background

 
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Roll of Raffle Tickets for Fundraisers

Description of Clip Art: frame, roll tickets, admit one, fund raiser, carnival, raffle

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An angel plays the violin...

Description of Illustration: wings, pray, angel, halo, loyal to Christ, music, violin, clouds, celebration, worship, elegant drawing, pencil

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Gospel of Luke from An Ancient Manuscript

Description of Illustration: bull, apostle seated, symbol of the Gospel of Luke, ancient writings, eyes wide open to recieve the Word of God

       The Gospel of Luke Symbol, a bull. Luke the Evangelist, the author of the third gospel account (and the Acts of the Apostles), is symbolized by a winged ox or bull – a figure of sacrifice, service and strength. Luke's account begins with the duties of Zacharias in the temple; it represents Jesus' sacrifice in His Passion and Crucifixion, as well as Christ being High priest (this also represents Mary's obedience). The ox signifies that Christians should be prepared to sacrifice themselves in following Christ.

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Trick or Trunk Banner

Description of Clip Art: title, pumpkin, trick or trunk, jack-o-lantern, text "it's no trick to treat yourself to our Trunk Or Treat" grinning gourd

 
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Window from The Middle Ages

Description of Illustration: tracery, stone, columns, stained glass, Saints, Jesus as an infant, middle ages, robes, fortress, crown, blessing, protecting the church

 
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Lighthouse At Sea...

Description of Illustration: ornate frame, full page illustration for lighthouse ministries, superimpose a text on the background in white or black font, lighthouse as modern symbolism of the church, a safe guide through rough weather, dangerous waves beat against the lighthouse but it remains standing - sending out a light to those caught in violent storms..., one illustration in greyscale the other in blue and white

 

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Mourning The Dearly Departed

Description of Photograph: angel in a cemetery, statue, sculpture, marble carving, hood, grief, death, hand, prayer, sorrow, weeping, covering the eyes

 
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As the raven flies...

Description of Bible Illustration: by Jemima Blackburn, raven, drown men and beasts, the flood, Noah's Ark, sea and sky, illustration for scripture "After forty days Noah opened a window he had made in the ark and sent out a raven, and it kept flying back and forth until the water had dried up from the earth." Genesis 8:7

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Autumn's Entry...

 Autumn's Entry
By Helen Felder

       Last night summer fled; and this morning, long before I thought of crawling out, Autumn danced out upon the treetops and blew her breath over the land. The sky responded with the bluest of blues; a maple near my window blushed. I was coaxed out of bed to get a glimpse of lofty city spires striving to pierce the blue.
       Autumn was such a jolly companion. She ran before me with her tongue in her cheek - such a playful rogue! Perhaps I was especially in her favor as I sauntered down the elm-bordered streets - perhaps, she was not even aware of me. At any rate I escaped the snobbery of her hand-maidens. True, they whispered to themselves as I passed - but all things whisper.
       At each step I crushed under foot a few faintly-struggling little autumnal people. It was probably better for them to die quickly than to linger as outcasts beyond the pale of Autumn's favor. In their youthful beauty Dame Nature had been delighted to consider them her daughters; but when they grew old and shrivelled she disowned them. She ordered Autumn to drop them from her calling list.
       I walked up the street and sang blithely. Why did I sing? I suppose that, womanlike, I sympathized with Autumn.