Author Archives: Pete Gardner

Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms

 I love to sit and hear the sound of summer
 The thunder rolling through the nighttime sky
 I look and see the lightning flash in glory
 Lighting up the darkness of the night
  
 I love to wonder how our great creator
 Came up with the idea of thunderstorms
 Cold and hot air clashing in the heavens
 Producing clouds and winds that swirl and swarm
  
 I wonder how the wind can change direction
 Like a line drawn in the sky the gusts collide
 South winds change to north along a boundary
 As if a wall was set up in the sky
  
 Then I think how awesome is our blessed Savior
 Who came down from His lofty throne above.
 After giving birth to thunderstorms and lightning
 He died upon a cross to show His love
  
 Oh, what grace and mercy He has shown us
 Oh, what suffering He endured for us
 Like a lighting bolt that struck a line in history
 Is the picture of our Savior on the cross
  
 One solitary moment in the past
 Stands out across the length and breadth of time
 He died to show His love for His creation
 He rose again to give us all eternal life
  
 So the next time you hear thunder in the distance
 And see the flash of lightning in the sky
 Look up an thank the God of all creation
 For the Son he gave to be your sacrifice
   

The Trumpet Sounds

 He comes riding on the clouds in splendor 
 Arrayed in majesty
 His presence fills the earth with wonder
 Our glorious King of Kings 
  
 The trumpet sounds His coming
 The saints all look above 
 Then in the twinkling of His eye
 We rise to meet the Lord
  
 Singing glory, glory, glory to the Lord 
 Glory, glory, glory to the Lord 
  
 A host of angels greet us at the pearly gates 
 Rejoicing that the saints have all come home
 Then they gather round the throne
 And they glorify the Lord
 Singing praises to the Lamb that was slain
 The great I Am
  
 Singing holy, holy, holy is the Lamb
 Holy, holy, holy is the Lamb  
  
 He is holy. He is holy
 Full of glory.  Full of glory
 Lamb of heaven, risen Savior
 King of Kings. Lord of Lords. Jesus 
Mercy is His Name

Mercy is His Name

 Faithful is His name
 Faithful are His ways
 Faithful every day of my life
  
 Righteous is His name
 Righteous are His ways
 Righteous every day of my life
  
 For He is holy, holy, holy is the Lord
 For He is holy, holy, holy is the Lord
  
 Mercy is His name
 Mercy are His ways
 Mercy ever day of my life
  
 For He is holy, holy, holy is the Lord
 For He is holy, holy, holy is the Lord
  
 Jesus, King of Kings and Lord of Lords
 Jesus is the Light, the living word
 Jesus Savior of the world
 He is a friend of mine 
The Church Will Never Fail

The Church Will Never Fail

 It stands there tall and stately.  A steeple up on high
 It stands there like a beacon that tries to show the light.
 But in many cases the light does shine no more
 They’ve softened up their preaching and opened up their doors
 .
 No more is Jesus offered as the Savior of the world
 Instead, a social gospel has replaced the given word
 Those who live a sinful lifestyle are told that they can stay
 They don’t have to leave their sin and live the righteous way
  
 It’s a sad testimony that rings around the world
 It’s a sad testimony of our Savior and our Lord
 But one thing that I know, and one thing that is sure
 The church will never fall to the darkness of this world
  
 As dead bones were restored to life before Ezekiel’s eyes
 So, the church will have revival and once again will rise
 We will see the gospel once again touching people’s lives
 As they look up to the cross and see His sacrifice
  
 I’m excited for the future, for what God has in store
 We must all stay vigilant and trust our risen Lord
 He will soon return to take His people home
 Let’s make sure that His church is ready and restored.
  
 Preach the word to all who come across your path
 Be ready to give a reason for the faith that you now have
 Be instant in season and full of praise each day
 This is how you’ll spread the word to those who need His grace
   
The Overcomer

The Overcomer

 Has life come unraveled and you feel undone?
 Has it given you blows that you can’t overcome?
 Life is hard and you think the enemy has won.
 But even through trials there is still one
  
 One who’s an anchor in every storm
 One who’s a refuge to keep you from harm
 One who will lift up into His arms
 Come, meet Him today.  He’s the Overcomer
  
 Don’t despair. Be aware. This is not how it ends
 You’re still here today because He has a plan.
 He will bring you to an expected end
 Because He loves you more.  You’re His dearest friend
  
 He overcomes sickness, pain and disease
 He overcomes sorrow and bondages cease
 He overcomes doubt, unforgiveness and fear
 He overcomes all things and brings victory
  
 He is an anchor in every storm
 He is a refuge to keep you from harm
 He will lift you into His arms
 Come, meet Him today.  He’s the Overcomer