How Little it Costs

How little it costs if we give it a thought
To make happy some heart each day;
Just one kind word and a tender smile
As we go on our daily way.

Perchance a look will suffice to clear,
The cloud from a neighbor's face;
And the press of a hand in sympathy,
A sorrowful tear will erase.

On walks in sunlight, another goes
All weary in the shade;
One treads a path that is fair and smooth,
Another must pray for aid.

It cost so little.  I wonder why
We give it so little thought?
A smile...kind words...a glance...a touch,
What magic with them is wrought!

                                           ...Author Unknown
                                             (YGN/September 1959)

Hold Thou My Hand

Hold Thou my hand, dear Jesus,
The way is very long:
I still am but a little child
And need a hand most strong.

Life's paths seem dark and long
As I the older grow,
My heart longs for the Homeland
Where joys eternal flow.

For over in that Homeland
There is no toil nor pain;
There is neither death nor heartache.
But all is peace and gain.

So lead me, dear Lord Jesus;
Hold Thou my hand today;
And never, never let it go,
Lest I from Thee should stray.

                                            .......Copied

Faith

Faith is the substance of things hoped for,
The evidence of things not seen.
Help me, dear Lord, to be faithful and true,
Be stronger and close to Thee cling.

We must have faith to become God's child.
Without faith we cannot please Him.
Why would we doubt our precious dear Lord,
Though the way may seem dark and dim?

The Lord never fails; His Word is true;
So why would we not have true faith?
Faith that won't fail in dark, trying hours,
Hold on to God's Word sure and safe.

God cannot lie; His promise is true!
No, our God will not let us down.
Whate'er the trouble or trial be,
Trust God, and smile instead of frown.

God works as we allow Him to work.
God, help us not to tie Your hand.
Obey Your Word, trust You until death,
Meet You in the bright glory land.

Our God wants to show forth His power,
By doing great things here with man.
If only His people will trust Him,
We know by His grace that we can.

                                                  ...Author Unknown
                                                (YGN/September 1983)