I Needed The Quiet

I needed the quiet so He took me aside
Into the shadows where we could confide
Away from the bustle where all the day long
I hurried and worried when active and strong
I needed the quiet though at first I rebelled
But gently so gently my cross He upheld
And whispered so sweetly of spiritual things
Though weakened in body my spirit took wings

To heights never dreamed of when active and gay
He loved me so greatly He drew me away
I needed the quiet no prison my bed
But a beautiful valley of blessing instead
A place to grow richer in Jesus to hide
I needed the quiet so He drew me aside.

Alice Hansche Mortenson
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This isn't death, it's glory
It isn't dark, it's light!
It isn't stumbling, groping,
Or even faith, it's sight!
This isn't grief, it's having
My last tear wiped away.
It's sunrise, it's morning
Of my eternal day!
This isn't even praying,
It's speaking face to face.
It's listening, it's glimpsing
The wonders of His Grace!
This is the end of pleading
For strength to bear my pain.
Not even pain's dark memory
Will ever live again.
How did I bear the earth life
Before I came up higher?
Before my soul was granted
It's every deep desire.
Before I knew this rapture,
Of meeting face to face
That One who sought and saved me,
And kept me by His Grace!
Jesus, Shepherd of my life
Who gently leads the way
Please preserve and shield me
So that I won't stray away.

Your presence guards and guides me
Your voice calms all my fear
You pick me up in tenderness
And hold me safely near.

Keep me by Your side Dear Lord
Carry me near Your heart
Then I'll know the joy and peace
Your precious love imparts.
Our prayers have all been answered
I finally arrived
The healing that had been delayed
Has now been realized
No one's in a hurry
There's no schedule to keep
We're all enjoying Jesus
Just sitting at His feet

If you could see me now
I'm walking streets of gold
If you could see me now
I'm standing tall and whole
If you could see me now
You'd know I've seen His face
If you could see me now
You'd know the pain's erased

You wouldn't want me to ever leave this perfect place
If you could only see me now

My light and temporary trials
Have worked out for my good
To know it brought Him glory
When I misunderstood
Though we've had our sorrows
They could never compare
What Jesus has in store for us
No language can share

If you could only see me now
Thanksgiving 2003
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Jesus Christ.
                                                  Phillipians 3:14
Matthew 25:21
His Lord said unto him, Well done thy good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.
Matthew 25:21
His Lord said unto him, Well done thy good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.
Grandma Janet & Grandma Pudding enjoying mariachis
Granny Pudding's Birthday 2003
Grandma Pudding High School Grad picture
Pastor Grimaud at Granny J's funeral
LizAnn, Mom, & Lisa with Granny J
Happy Birthday Mom
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