He is the First and Last, the Beginning and the End!
He is the keeper of Creation and the Creator of all!
He is the Architect of the universe and
The Manager of all times.

He always was, He always is, and He always will be...
Unmoved, Unchanged, Undefeated, and never Undone!
He was bruised and brought healing!
He was pierced and eased pain!
He was persecuted and brought freedom!
He was dead and brought life!
He is risen and brings power!
He reigns and brings Peace!

The world can't understand him,
The armies can't defeat Him,
The schools can't explain Him, and 
The leaders can't ignore Him.
Herod couldn't kill Him, 
 The Pharisees couldn't confuse Him, and
The people couldn't hold Him!
Nero couldn't crush Him,
Hitler couldn't silence Him,
The New Age can't replace Him, and 
Donahue can't explain Him away!

He is light, love, longevity, and Lord.
He is goodness, Kindness, Gentleness, and God.
He is Holy, Righteous, mighty, powerful, and pure.

His ways are right,
His word is eternal,
His will is unchanging, and
His mind is on you .
He is your Redeemer,
He is your Savior,
He is your guide, and
He is your peace!
He is your Joy,
He is your comfort,
He is your Lord, and
He rules your life!
I serve Him because His bond is love,
 His burden is light, and 
His goal for you is abundant life.

I follow Him because He is the wisdom of the wise,
The power of the powerful,
 The ancient of days, the ruler of rulers,
The leader of leaders, the overseer of the overcomers, and 
The sovereign Lord of all that was and is and is to come.
And if that seems impressive to you, try this for size.
His goal is a relationship with YOU!

 He will never leave you, 
Never forsake you,
 Never mislead you, 
Never forget you,
 Never overlook you, and
Never cancel your appointment in His appointment book!
When you fall, He lifts you up!
When you fail, He forgives!
When you are weak, He is strong!
When you are lost, He is the way!
When you are afraid, He is your courage!
When you stumble, He steadies you!
When you are hurt, He heals you!
When you are broken, He mends you!
When you are blind, He leads you!
When you are hungry, He feeds you!
When you face trials, He is with you!
When you face persecution, He shields you!
When you face problems, He comforts you!
When you face loss, He provides for you!
When you face Death, He carries you Home!
He is everything for everybody, everywhere,

 Every time, and every way.
He is God, He is faithful.
You are His, and He is yours!
Your Father in heaven can whip the father of this world.

 So, if you're wondering why I feel so secure, understand this...
He said it and that settles it.
God is in control, I am on His side, and
 That means all is well with my soul.
Everyday is a blessing for GOD is!

View from the Crown Range Summit near Arrowtown, New Zealand
Photo by David R. Holt

"Via Dolorosa" midi courtesy of New Song Online