IGNITE YOUR CHURCH AGAIN

The night is pressing in upon us, Lord

The gates of hell are opening wide

The only refuge that can guard us

Is the cross in which to hide.

The Church once bathed in holy passion

Seems to flounder on its way

The world, the flesh is so alluring

We've changed the Rock for straw and clay.

We hear the noise of distant thunder

The promises of later rain

A stirring deep within our soul, cries:

“Lord! Ignite Your Church again!”

Refrain

Breath of God, sweep through Your Church today

The hour of Your return is near

Renew our love, ignite the flame

To faithfully serve in Jesus name.

B. Pent

ONE LIFE TO LIVE

As we reflect on how our lives are spent

How golden years like mist soon disappear

The talents given us as gifts to serve

Were meant to lift man’s burdens and give cheer.

The footprints left along the shores of time

With youthful hopes like castles in the sand

If unfulfilled – are only empty dreams

Without true purpose placed within our hand.

So transient is our pilgrimage below

And God has given limits to our days

A second chance is not within our grasp

Since deeds of love are ours to bring Him praise.

Review your life before the Reaper calls

Don't let regrets enslave you to the past

Live daily with eternity in view

For faithful service done for Christ will last.

--B. Pent