" Did... ? "

As evening draws to a close
And we look upon our day,
Would God be pleased do you suppose?
Had we followed His Son's Way?

Did we ignore the passing stranger?
Did we quickly look the other way ~
Thinking we'd be in danger?
Did we utter an unkind word today?

Did an opportunity pass us by
Because of our hesitation to act?
Did we pass Jesus in that person...sigh;
Compassion is the virtue we lacked.

Let us be mindful of what we learn
As we examine our actions this day.
Let's pray for the ability to discern
And follow The Truth,
The Life and
The Way.

© Mel Patterson, 10-31-06

Praise, Adoration and Honor ever be Thine !

Keeping our eyes fixed upon the Prize
In the face of distraction and temptation,
We firmly rebuke the evil one's lies,
Calling upon You, Lord, for emancipation.
Glory and Praise is our bold proclamation !

Our desires are for the things above;
Jesus, O Lord, You are our ultimate goal.
You bless us with unconditional love
Wanting to save each and every single soul,
May Praise songs from every Church bell toll !

You, Lord, are the Glory of the Father;
You are Splendor and Majesty Divine.
It is with us mere mortals You bother ~
For You, O Lord, our souls do pine;
Praise, Adoration and Honor ever be Thine !

© Mel Patterson, 10-29-06

"The Falls"

The sound of the Falls
Thunders with applause
Glorifying God as it races,
Much as do His Graces
Bestowed upon mortal man
Simply because He can,
To the edge of the precipice
Mixed with foam below
White as the snow ~
~ The Falls,
O the beauty of that show !

In the waters of the green sea
Plunging, gushing, twisting, misting,
The Falls glorifies God's majesty ~
O the beauty of His Tapestry !
What fools are we
If we do not see ~
~ in The Falls,
His captivating Beauty !

The Gorge flows with swelling waters
Ever dashing, thrashing, and crashing
Upon rocks and docks;
It swirls, whirls and twirls
Panting in a prancing dance
As at God's Wonders I glance.
Then in a trance
I stare
at the Beauty there,
Nothing can compare !


© Mel Patterson 10-18-06

GLORY, PRAISE and HONOR

Glory, Praise, and Honor
Be upon our minds, lips and hearts
For ever and ever !

O Father, thank you and Praise you
For every Gift you lovingly give;
May Glory, Praise, and Honor, too
Be on our lips for as long as we live !

When I am tired and weary
Whining and teary
Bemoaning my fate of late,
Help me to see it's not about me
But about my neighbor
Through whom Thee I see.

Bless my neighbor with all that is needed;
Permit me to provide it if possible.
Let no word you speak to me go unheeded
And all required of me be plausible.

Permit me to be an emissary for you
Someone who carries out your will;
May the words I say and deeds I do
Your most Holy Will fulfill.

It isn't easy to always tow the line
Who knows better than you, my Lord,
Who bore our sin, your Cross the sign
Upon us may your graces be poured.

O Father, thank you and Praise you
For every Gift you lovingly give;
May Glory, Praise, and Honor, too
Be on our lips for as long as we live !

Glory, Praise, and Honor
Be upon our minds, lips and hearts
For ever and ever !

© Mel Patterson 10-9-06

"Your Presence is What We Desire"


Your Presence is what we desire;
Fill us with Holy Spirit Fire.

Without you I am lost and afraid;
Your Presence is what I desire.
Come, Lord Jesus, and save me
From the stench of sin and mire.

I can't believe you really want me,
So sinful and slothful as I am;
Accept my penitential prayer, my God.
Through your Son, Jesus, our Perfect Lamb.

I am sorely afraid of offending you,
And I pray to be a deserving child
Who serves you in my neighbor ~
You, my Lord, are Holy, and undefiled.

Be Thou our Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
Rock, Lighthouse, Saviour and Friend;
Please guide each and everyone of us
And to each beloved soul do Thou tend.

We want to be pleasing to you
In everything we say and do;
Bless us with all virtue,
annoint us, too
For as you love us we also love you.

Your Presence is what we desire;
Fill us with Holy Spirit Fire.

© Mel Patterson 10-5-06

" PRAISE YOU, LORD "

Praise You, Lord, morning 'til night
Praise, honor and glory, O Lord of Light.

God of love, God of compassion
We pray to you for our daily ration
Of strength and courage for the day,
Patience, kindness in all we do and say

Thank you, Father, for the love you give;
Thank you for the gift of life we live.
Thank you for the Gift of your Spirit
To absorb the Word when we hear it.

Holy Spirit lead us along the way
As upon our knees we humbly pray.
Praise you, Lord, morning 'til night;
Praise, honor and glory, O Lord of Light.

You, O Lord, are our Holy Redeemer;
Protect us from the evil schemer.
We thank you and praise you for all you do,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit, too.

You are the Creator of all;
We obey and love your Law.
Glorify the Lord, Angels and Saints;
We are the canvas God paints.

We are His music, His symphony
His song and His dance
Through his grand plan, not by chance.
We are his love and HE is ours
We, his people,
Herald His Mighty Powers.

GLORY to GOD !!!
GLORY to GOD in the Highest !!!

Praise You, Lord, morning 'til night
Praise, honor and glory, O Lord of Light.



© Mel Patterson, 10-2-06