Daily Food From Above

Everlasting Remembrance

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Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness. Psa. 112:4.

His soul, well fixed upon the Lord,
Draws heavenly courage from his word,
Amidst the darkness light shall rise,
To cheer his heart and bless his eyes.

Surely he shall not be moved for ever; the righteousness shall be in everlasting remembrance. Psa. 112:6.

His Word

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God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? Num. 23:19.

His very word of grace is strong
As that which built the skies;
The voice that rolls the stars along,
Speaks all the promises.

Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. Matt. 24:35.

He That Believeth

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That whosoever believeth in him ["the Son of man"] should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:15.

Sinners, believe the Savior's word,
Trust in his mighty name and live;
A thousand joys his lips afford,
His hands a thousand blessings give.

He that believeth on him, is not condemned; but he that believeth not, is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. John 3:18.

Unto Their Prayers

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The eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers. 1 Pet. 3:12.

My God, if thou art mine indeed,
Then I have all my heart can crave;
A present help in times of need,
Still kind to hear, and strong to save.

But the face of the Lord is against them that do evil. 1 Pet. 3:12.

The Peace Of God

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The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Phil. 4:7.

O Lord, the pilot's part perform,

And guide and guard me thro' the storm
Defend me from each threatening ill:
Control the waves; say, "Peace, be still."

Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all. 2 Thes. 3:16.

Him That Is Godly

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The Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself. Psa. 4:3.

Know that the Lord divides his saints
From all the tribes of men beside;
He hears the cries of penitents,
For the dear sake of Christ that died.

The Lord will hear when I call unto him. Stand in awe and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Psa. 4:3, 4.

My Father, My God, My Rock

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My mercy will I keep for him for evermore, and my covenant shall stand fast with him. Psa. 89:28.

For ever shall my song record
The truth and mercy of the Lord,
Mercy and Truth for ever stand
Like heaven, established by his hand.

Thou art my Father, my God, and the Rock of my salvation. Psa. 89:26.

The God Of Salvation

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Our God is the God of salvation: and unto God the Lord belong the issues from death. Psa. 68:20.

Our Savior, Advocate, and Friend,
On thee our lives and souls depend;
The keys of death and worlds unseen
Firm in thy hands have ever been:
Thy pierced hands our feet shall lead
Safe in thy steps thro' death's dark shade.

I am he that liveth, and was dead: and behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death. Rev. 1:18.

Precious In His Sight

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Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Psa. 116:15.

The graves of all his saints he blessed,
And softened every bed;
Where should the dying members rest
But with the dying head?
Them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 1 Thes. 4:14.

Jesus Christ Reigns Forevermore

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Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end. - Isaiah 9:6-7

Let every nation, every age,

In this delightful work engage;

Old men and babes in Zion sing

The growing glories of her King. - Hymn 42

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. - Luke 2:14

The Lord Is My Refuge

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He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust; his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. - Psalm 91:4

He that hath made his refuge God,

Shall find a most secure abode;

Shall walk all day beneath his shade,

And there at night shall rest his head. - He That Hath Made His Refuge God

I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. - Psalm 91:2

All Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Chosen By The Father

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Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power - Psalm 110:3

"Come to me," the Saviour cries;

"Lord, I come," my heart replies;

"Speak the word, and it is done:

Draw me, Lord, and I shall run."

No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him; and I will raise him up at the last day. - John 6:44

Eternal Life

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This is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life. - 1 John 2:25

Nor death, nor Hell, shall e'er remove

His fav'rites from his breast;

In the dear bosom of his love

They shall for ever rest.

This is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou has sent. - John 17:3

Beautify The Meek With Salvation

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The Lord taketh pleasure in his people; he will beautify the meek with salvation. Psa. 149:4.

The Lord takes pleasure in the just,
Whom sinners treat with scorn;
The meek, that lie despised in dust,
Salvation shall adorn.

They shall be mine, saith the Lord of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels. Mal. 3:17.

Father Of Mercies

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As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you. Isa. 66:13.

O that I could, with favored John,
Recline my weary head upon
The dear Redeemer's breast!
From care, and sin and sorrow free
Give me, O Lord, to find in thee
My everlasting rest.

Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort, who comforteth us in all our tribulations. 2 Cor. 1:3,4.

An Heir Of God Through Christ

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He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son. Rev. 21:7.

My dear Almighty Lord,

My Conqueror and my King,
Thy sceptre and thy sword,
Thy reigning grace I sing;
Thine is the power, behold I sit
In willing bonds beneath thy feet.

And if a son, then an heir of God through Christ. Gal. 4:7

Blessed With Peace

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The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace. Psa. 29:11.

The saints shall flourish in his days,
Dressed in the robes of joy and praise
Peace, like a river from his throne,

Shall flow to nations yet unknown.

Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright; for the end of that man is peace. Psa. 37:37.

Be Sober, Be Vigilant

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The God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. Rom. 16:20.

Now let my soul arise,
And tread the tempter down;
My Captain leads me forth
To conquest and a crown:
A feeble saint shall win the day,
Though death and hell obstruct the way.

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour; whom resist steadfast in the faith. 1 Pet. 5:8,9.

Thy Redeemer The Holy One Of Israel

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Thy Maker is thy husband; the Lord of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel. Isa. 54:5.

Thou dear Redeemer, dying Lamb,
We love to hear of thee;
No music like thy charming name
E'er half so sweet can be.

Thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood. Rev. 5:9.

The Secret Of The Lord

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The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him, and he will show them his covenant. Psa. 25:14.

The Lord shall make him know
The secrets of his heart;
The wonders of his covenant show,
And all his love impart.

Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth; but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father, I have made known unto you. John 15:15.

Written In Their Hearts

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I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts: and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Jer. 31:33.

O how I love thy holy law!
'Tis daily my delight;
And thence my meditations draw
Divine advice by night.

O how I love thy law! it is my meditation all the day. Psa. 119:97.

Drawn

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I have loved thee with an everlasting love; therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn thee. Jer. 31:3.

O love divine, how sweet thou art!
When shall I find my willing heart

All taken up by thee?
I thirst and faint, and die to prove
The greatness of redeeming love,
The love of Christ to me.

And to know the love of Christ which passeth knowledge. Ephesians. 3:19.

The Angel Encampeth

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The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them. Psa. 34:7.

He bids his angels pitch their tents
Round where his children dwell;
What ills their heavenly care prevents,
No earthly tongue can tell.

Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation? Heb. 1:14.

Godliness And Contentment

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Godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come. 1Tim. 4:8.

From covetous desires set fee,
On Jesus cast thy care;
In heaven thy better portion see,
And let thy heart be there.

Godliness with contentment is great gain. 1 Tim. 6:6.

Seeking Blessing

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The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. Prov. 10:22.

No; 'tis in vain to seek for bliss,
For bliss can ne'er be found,
Till we arrive where Jesus is,
And tread on heavenly ground.

I will not let thee go, except thou bless me. Gen. 32:26