Thursday, January 29, 2015

AWESOME GOD

Awesome Father from Your glory
Unapproachable in light
Angels bow in adoration
In the splendor of that sight.

Awesome Jesus intercessor
At your feet our sins we lay
Wash us in Your cleansing Fountain
Free to worship and obey.

Awesome Spirit in your fullness
Fill these temples made of clay
So the worship that we offer
May bring praise to you today.

Refrain
Oh the wonder of your Presence
Clothed in majesty and grace
Awesome God and loving Savior
We bring praise before Your Face.
B. Pent


Wednesday, January 21, 2015

THE FUTURE IS NOW!

Were you ever asleep
and awoke with a start
by a dream that seemed real
with some monster at your heel?
With a sudden surprise
as I opened my eyes
some giant-like screen
dropped down from the skies.

I sat there amazed
like a vision ablaze
there were beasts coming near
and I shuddered in fear.
there were lions and bears
with a leopard around
yet no one to rescue
no help to be found.

Then a monster-like Beast
indescribably cruel
with ten horns on it head
arose to its feet
and like Rome with its iron
in league with the clay
it was weakened in strength
and began to decay.

Looking closer I found
in the midst of its horns
a master-deceiver
proclaimed as the Christ
arose from this vision
like a demon from hell
and with wondrous signs
began to foretell

The world was amazed
that this leader from Rome
could so quickly arise
to Europe's gold throne
but a treaty of peace
was signed with the Jews
and the Temple was built
with deception it's ruse.

Then a Dragon was seen
with its fury unleashed
with destruction and death
causing pain and distress
knowing soon his demise
would reveal his disguise
with the kingdoms of earth
coming under God's curse.

Then a Stone could be seen
rolling down from a cliff
making chaff of this Frame
bringing Nations to shame
for the word of His mouth
will make dust of this clod
and the earth will give birth
to the kingdom of God.

Then the heavens rejoiced
as the King took His throne
with the Bride at His side
who in Christ did atone
for a thousand year reign
the rule of His peace
will spread through the earth
and all wars will then cease.
--B. Pent

Friday, January 16, 2015

THE CROSS APPEARED!

While meditating on the Cross
I could not help but bow in awe
That God Who flung the world in space
Would offer man redeeming grace.

The Cross where death and hell were crushed
Amidst the cries of terrible pain
With nails that pierced His hands and feet
Brought peace above the Mercy Seat.

The Father sent His only Son
The perfect sinless Lamb of God
Fulfilling every promise made
So man's redemption could be paid.

Atonement made through blood of rams
Could only cover what was past
Christ's blood removes the curse of sin
When we invite Him to come in.

Then in Communion He declares
His flesh the Bread, His blood the Wine
So in remembrance we can show
A cleansed-filled life down here below.

--B. Pent

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

AWAKE OUR HEARTS

As we come into your Presence
Sensing guilt and shameful pride
Melt our cold, unyielding spirits
Burn the dross we feel inside.

We desire heart-felt worship
Offering praise to You alone
So these worldly cares that bind us
Can be freed before Your throne.

Lord, to You we lift our praises
Once again awake our hearts
By the Fire of true devotion
Fill the Church through all its parts.

One in Body, soul and spirit
We lift holy hands in praise
Offering You our love in worship
Jesus Lord, our voices raise.

B. Pent