Matthew 16 24-28
Then Jesus said unto His diciples
If any man will come after me let him deny himself
And take up his cross and follow me. For whosoever
will save his life shall lose it, and whosoever
will lose his life for my sake shall find it, For what is
A man profited if he shall gain the whole world
and lose his soul?
And what shall a man give in
exchange for his soul. For the Son of Man shall come
In the glory of His Father with His angels; and then
He shall reward every man according to his works
Verily I say unto you. There will be some standing
here which till not taste death till the see the Son
of Man coming in His Kingdom.
Did you ever see a beautiful river
Flowing gently with the breeze of the wind
It’s like my soul just soaring on
To a life that will never end
I’m standing on your promise Lord
As I start another new day
So sweet and pure is Thy word
As I kneel and start to pray
You said you’d not forsake me Lord
I am believing every word
When that small still voice speaks
It’s the sweetest ever heard
I’m wading through deep water now
Exhausted both in mind and soul
Trying to lead the lost ones in
And Sweet Heaven’s is my goal
I can’t help but look sometimes
With greatest of anticipation
I gaze upward toward the skies
I have this "know so" Salvation
The Bible teaches that you’ll be coming soon
One will be left here and one will be taken
That’s why we need to spread your Word
And to this sin tossed world awaken
All have sinned and come short
Of the Precious Glory of God
The devil’s out to devour us all
While here on earth we trod
Oh Praise God for that river of life
Through my soul has flown
And when it cleanses me of sin
I soar to worlds unknown
Eyes have not seen nor have ears heard
What all God has in store
I have been blessed beyond measure
Now who could ask for more
I have this peace just like a river
Deep down in my soul and heart
King Jesus walks beside of me
His sweet blessings He imparts
I may have thorns on this side
Of Old Jordan’s stormy shore
But it will not last forever
Soon my pain will be no more
I can now hear the angels singing
There’s Saints gathered all around
Peace, yes precious peace my friend
What a Beautiful Heavenly sound
He will split the eastern sky and in His sweet arms
I’ll travel far away from all of earth’s harm
Flow on gentle river Blessed by God’s own Hand
I am safe at home now on a distant shore I stand
All is peace and beauty as I look around in awe
I gaze upon My Jesus more beautiful than all
There’s wildflowers everywhere God’s love is abound
Peace like a river forever flowing now
~*©Raylene Boggs*~ 2002
