Ancient Words

Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart,
for I am called by your name, O LORD, God of hosts. Jeremiah 15:16

I love these words of Jeremiah.  God’s Word is “so delicious,” as my friend Penny would say.  I consume it as my daily manna.

My Love Language is “words.”  So when God’s Word is “highlighted” by the Holy Spirit to my heart, I feel loved.  That’s when I experience Jesus’ words to be true again and again:

My sheep [continue to] hear My voice and I know them and they [continue to] follow me. John 10:27

Imagine my delight then this morning at worship, joining with orchestra, choir, and congregation to sing this most celebratory of songs.  Perhaps you would like to join in, thanking God for His loving gift of the Word.

ANCIENT WORDS

Holy words long preserved
for our walk in this world,
They resound with God’s own heart.
Oh let the ancient words impart

Words of Life, words of Hope
Give us strength, help us cope
In this world, where e’er we roam
Ancient words will guide us Home.

CHORUS:
Ancient words ever true
Changing me and changing you,
We have come with open hearts
Oh let the ancient words impart

Holy words of our Faith
Handed down to this age
Came to us through sacrifice
Oh heed the faithful words of Christ.

Holy words long preserved
For our walk in this world.
They resound with God’s own heart
Oh let the ancient words impart.

CHORUS
We have come with open hearts
Oh let the ancient words impart

“We thank Thee, O our Speaking God, for Your amazing gift of communication to us Your children…through the Living Word, our Lord Christ and through Your written word, the Scriptures.”