The Days of Heaven

 THE DAYS OF HEAVEN 

The Days of Heaven are peaceful days,
Still as yon glassy sea;
So calm, so still in God our days
As the Days of Heaven would be.

The Days of Heaven are holy days,
From sin forever free;
So cleansed and kept our days, O Lord,
As the Days of Heaven would be.

The Days of Heaven are happy days,
Sorrow they never see;
So full of gladness all our days
As the Days of Heaven would be.

The Days of Heaven are healthful days,
They feed on life's fair tree;
So feeding on Thy strength, O Christ,
Our days as Heaven may be.

The Days of Heaven are busy days,
They serve continually;
So spent for Thee and Thine, our days
As the Days of Heaven would be.

The Days of Heaven are Christly days,
The Light of Heaven is He;
So walking at His side, our days
As the Days of Heaven would be.

The Days of Heaven are endless days,
Days of eternity;
So may our lives and works endure
While the Days of Heaven shall be.

And soon the glad millennial days
Our joyful eyes shall see,
And for a thousand happy years
Our days as Heaven shall be.

Walk with us, Lord, through all the days,
And let us walk with thee;
Till as Thy will is done in Heaven,
On earth so shall it be.

The Christmas Cross and Star

Description of Clip Art: star of wonder, Bethlehem, silhouette, cross inside the star of Bethlehem, bright light in the world

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"Greetings" Christmas Stocking

Description of Clip Art: text reads, "Greetings, to Everybody" , net Christmas stocking, toys and gifts, big bow, Christmas, in black and white and red versions

 

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Even As He

 EVEN AS HE

SWEET is the message the gospel brings us,
Message of mercy, full and free,
"We are accepted in the Beloved;
We are beloved even as He."

We are as near, as dear as Jesus;
How can we nearer, dearer be?
We are accepted in the Beloved;
We are beloved even as He.

Why should we ever fear or falter,
Why should we ever anxious be,
If we're accepted in the Beloved,
If we're beloved even as He?

How can my love grow cold or languid
While I can hear His word to me,
I am accepted in the Beloved,
I am beloved even as He?

When I am pressed by sin or Satan,
This is the word that bids them flee,-
I am accepted in the Beloved,
I am beloved even as He.

When I shall cross the fords of Jordan,
This shall my joyful death-song be, -
I am accepted in the Beloved,
I am beloved even as He.

When I shall reach the portals yonder,
This shall my heavenly passport be,-
I am accepted in the Beloved,
I am beloved even as He.

Warm by the fire...

Description of Clip Art: kitty, cat, fireplace, stockings, Christmas, hearth, mantle, candles, rug, bricks, cozy fire, greyscale

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A frame surrounded by presents...

Description of Clip Art: black and white, frame for party, celebration, presents, Christmas or other celebration, superimpose a text to announce a party

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A Festive Christmas Present

Description of Clip Art: winter berry, Christmas present, snowman, bow, candy cane, wrapping paper, greyscale

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Get Somewhere

 GET SOMEWHERE

ARE you groping for a blessing,
Never getting there?
Listen to a word in season,
Get somewhere.

Are you struggling for salvation
By your anxious prayer?
Stop your struggling, simply trust, and -
Get somewhere.

Are you worn and heavy laden,
Pressed with many a care?
Cast your burden on the Lord, and -
Get somewhere.

Would you know the Great Physician
Who your sickness bare?
Simply take Him at His word, and -
Get somewhere.

Does the answer seem to linger
To your earnest prayer?
Turn your praying into praise, and -
Get somewhere.

Are you looking for your mission,
What to do and dare?
Cease your dreaming, start at something -
Get somewhere.

You will never know His fullness
Till you boldly dare
To commit your all to Him, and -
Get somewhere.

All your efforts are but building
Castles in the air
Till you answer yes to God, and -
Get somewhere.

Holly Wreath With Giant Bow

Description of Clip Art: traditional holly wreath and bow, available in greyscale and two other colors: sage green and a dark burgundy red, frames for text, superimpose the text you need, watercolor wash

 

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Running Reindeer Sketch

Description of Clip Art: reindeer pulling Santa's sleigh, dashing through the snow..., hand drawn clip art, Christmas, winter

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Christmas Present Clip Art

Description of Clip Art: holly and berries, modern graphic, text reads, "Merry Christmas", line drawing of a present

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Poinsettia Banner

Description of Clip Art: poinsettia flowers, red inked banner, Christmas flowers, superimpose a text

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Baby New Year With Clock

Description of Clip Art: text, "Happy New Year", with Baby New Year, baby pointing to the time "12:00", coo coo clock, baby new year wears a top hat

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Clanging New Years Bells...

Description of Clip Art: text, "Happy New Year", big bells, bell tower, clock, clock tower, frame and greyscale

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New Years Eve Party

Description of  Clip Art: party hats, party horns, festive crowd, city scape, text reads "Happy New Year", big clock, kissing couple

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A Friendly Ghost Frame

        A graphic frame is designed to contain text; it surrounds text and most usually gives a clue to the reader as to what the text is about before they read it. The sample Halloween ghost frame below was used to advertise an old-fashioned ice cream social within the context of a Halloween event. It was used by a Congregational church over 70 years ago.

Left, original church event. Right, printed on orange paper.

       Next to the original ad is an example of what the frame would look like if printed on orange paper. This is an economical way to get color into your printing without spending much money for expensive color inks. Your congregation is free to use the friendly little ghost frame below to advertise their own "trick or trunk", Halloween party or costume contest. Just pull the ghost into Photo Shop or some other similar software program and type in your own text.

This friendly ghost frame comes in greyscale only.

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The Native Operator

Description of  Clip Art: old-fashioned phones, speech bubbles, text reads, "No, sir, Sausar is in India, not South Dakota...Yes, I'm sure." native operator wearing a wool shawl and feathers

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Keep In Touch

Description of  Clip Art: old-fashioned phones, speech bubbles, text reads, "Well, either I'm writing to ask you to call, or I'm calling to ask you to write; what difference does it make in the end?" young woman talking about talking or talking about writing

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Listening In...

Description of  Clip Art: old-fashioned phones, granny listening in on the party line, by Norman Rockwell, house coat, old parlor

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Let Yourself Alone

LET YOURSELF ALONE

Vain and fruitless is the struggle
Self to sanctify;
God alone can cleanse and keep you,
Wherefore should you try?
Oh, the needless cares and conflicts
You had never known,
If you'd learned the simple lesson, -
Let yourself alone.

Let your eyes keep looking upward;
Cease to look within;
All your introspection cannot
Cleanse a single sin.
You will find your best self effort
Vain, and worse than vain,
As the touch of soiled fingers
Only leaves a stain.

Leave your rights and reputation
In the Master's hand.
What though men misunderstand you,
Jesus understands;
He can shield and vindicate you,
Right your every wrong,
Turn the hate of men and devils
Into joy and song.

It is life you need, not labor -
Life that springs from Him;
If you'd have your cup run over,
Fill it to the brim.
All the springs of power and blessing
Flow from yonder throne;
If you'd have them fill and flood you,
Let yourself alone.

Himself

HIMSELF

ONCE it was the blessing,
Now it is the Lord ;
Once it was the feeling,
Now it is His Word;
Once His gifts I wanted,
Now the Giver own;
Once I sought for healing,
Now Himself alone.

Once 'twas painful trying,
Now 'tis perfect trust;
Once a half salvation,
Now the uttermost;
Once 'twas ceaseless holding,
Now He holds me fast;
Once 'twas constant drifting,
Now my anchor's cast.

Once 'twas busy planning,
Now 'tis trustful prayer;
Once 'twas anxious caring,
Now He has the care;
Once 'twas what I wanted,
Now what Jesus says;
Once 'twas constant asking,
Now 'tis ceaseless praise.

Once it was my working,
His it hence shall be;
Once I tried to use Him,
Now He uses me;
Once the power I wanted,
Now the Mighty One;
Once for self I labored,
Now for Him alone.

Once I hoped in Jesus,
Now I know He's mine;
Once my lamps were dying,
Now they brightly shine;
Once for death I waited,
Now His coming hail,
And my hopes are anchored,
Safe within the vail. 

The Vamp-pire...

"My son, if sinners entice you,
Do not consent." (Proverbs 1:10)

Description of  Clip Art: a play on the words, "vamp" and "vampire", black and white graphic, lady of the night or evening, dangerous as a vampire..., scriptures from Proverbs, James and Judges

"Now Samson went to Gaza and
saw a harlot there, and..." (Judges 16:1)

"But each one is tempted when
 he is carried away and enticed
 by his own lust." (James 1:14)

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A New Year Wish

 A NEW YEAR WISH

EVER may the Father send thee
More than fondest love can pray;
May His love and power defend thee
And His presence still attend thee
For thy farthest pilgrim way.

Better than thy best endeavor
Ever may thy future prove;
Evil touch or harm thee never,
Richest blessing crown thee ever,
Ending in the bliss above.

Look To Jesus

LOOK TO JESUS

Are you looking at your sins and failures?
Look to Jesus.
Are you seeking to be saved by trying?
Look to Jesus.
One sight of Him is worth a thousand tears,
One word from Him will banish all your fears,
One smile from Him, oh, how it helps and cheers,
Look away to Jesus.

Are you looking at your grief and sorrow?
Look to Jesus.
Are you anxious for the coming morrow?
Look to Jesus.
One sight of Him will melt your clouds away,
One word from Him will turn your night to day,
One smile from Him illumine all your way,
Look away to Jesus.

Has the vision of the world defiled you?
Look to Jesus.
Has some smiling face of clay beguiled you?
Look to Jesus.
One look at Him, and earth no more can charm,
One word from Him, and naught can e'er alarm,
One smile from Him will Satan's wiles disarm,
Look away to Jesus.

Are you looking at your heart for feeling?
Look to Jesus.
Are you looking for some sign of healing?
Look to Jesus.
Look out, not in, and stop your vain repining,
Look past the cloud and see the silver lining,
He is your Sun and He is ever shining,
Look away to Jesus.

Are you looking at the people round you?
Look to Jesus.
Do the things that sometimes come astound you?
Look to Jesus.
Look unto Him, for none but He can guide,
Look unto Him, no matter what betide,
Look unto Him, He always is beside,
Look away to Jesus.

Phone Tag

Description of  Clip Art: old-fashioned phones, speech bubbles, text reads, "I'm getting a bit tired of playing phone tag with you, Alfred." Butler response, "Yes, Madam."

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"I've got your number..."

Description of  Clip Art: old-fashioned phone, teen girl from 1900 something, talking on the phone, speech bubble, text reads, "I've got your number."

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A bit of fur caught in her ear...

Description of  Clip Art: puppy talking on the telephone, old-fashioned phone, speech bubble, text reads, "Could you speak a little louder? I seem to have a bit fur caught in my right ear.", puppy dressed up, standing on a chair

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"I'm always glad to hear from you.''

 

Description of  Clip Art: dressed in tweed, old-fashioned phone, talking on the phone, speech bubble, text reads, "I'm always glad to hear from you."

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Happy Canada Day

Description of Illustration: text, "Happy Canada Day", white text superimposed onto a maple leaf, transparent background, multi-colored leaf

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The Baby's Sponsors...

scripture, "So in Christ Jesus, you are all children of
God through faith." Galatians 3:26

Description of Comic: a parade of elderly sponsors in various degree of old age, a nanny carries a crying baby at the front of the line, sponsors for a Christening, baby dedication, Baptism, black and white illustration

scripture, "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old
he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6

scripture, "For this child I prayed and the Lord has granted
the desires of my heart." 1 Samuel 1:27

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