Today is May 25th. Thirty five years ago God had mercy on a thirteen-year-old kid in Houston and took away my sins and guilt for Jesus’ sake. I was born again during the altar call at a Sunday morning service in a Baptist church. It has been the defining moment of my life.<\/p>\n
Here’s a hymn I memorized long ago:<\/p>\n
All praise to God who reigns above, the God of all creation
\nThe God of wisdom, power, and love, the God of our salvation
\nWith healing balm my soul he fills, the God who every sorrow stills.
\nTo God all praise and glory!<\/p>\n
What God’s almighty power hath made, his mercy ever keepeth
\nBy morning light or evening shade his watchful eye n’er sleepeth
\nWithin the kingdom of his might, yea, all is just and all is right
\nTo God all praise and glory!<\/p>\n
I cried to him in time of need “Lord God, O hear my calling!”
\nFor death he gave me life indeed and kept my feet from falling
\nFor this my thanks shall endless be. Oh, thank him, thank our God with me!
\nTo God all praise and glory!<\/p>\n
The Lord forsaketh not his own, his chosen generation
\nHe is their refuge and their rock, their peace and their salvation
\nAs with a mother’s tender hand he leads his own, his chosen band
\nTo God all praise and glory!<\/p>\n
Then come before his presence now and banish fear and sadness
\nTo your redeemer pay your vows and sing with joy and gladness
\nThough great distress my soul befell, the Lord our God did all things well
\nTo God all praise and glory!
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