Almost Home

There's a mist rolling in across the harbor
I cannot see beyond the rocky shore
I can smell the roses blooming on the arbor
And I don't feel so weary anymore
Up the street I hear a fiddle playing
It brings a spring into my lagging mile
I can almost see the lights for which I'm praying
I'm almost home and I begin to smile

I can almost see the sweet home fires burning
Hearth of home, where earth and heaven meet
With loved ones near to fill my hearts deep yearning
Home sweet home, my joy is now complete

I've labored for my share of coin and jingle
But they don't know that I feel like a king
Upon the hearth where woe and laughter mingle
Burdens melt within that glowing ring
As I drink the wine of mirth and sorrow
The fruit of life in richest purest blend
Its warmth will give me hope again tomorrow
Heaven's thresh-hold waits at toilings end

Oh, the dew is lying heavy on the blossom
The breeze is kissed with breath of salty foam
It revives the gladness in my bosom
For I can almost see the lights of home

There's a mist rolling in across the harbor
But I don't fear the rocks along the shore
Eternal roses bloom on Heaven's arbor
And I don't feel so weary anymore
Beyond the gloom I hear the angels singing
A hand draws me across my final mile
And now I see the Hand to which I'm clinging
I'm almost home and I begin to smile

I can almost see the sweet celestial gleaming
Portal where this earth and Heaven meet
I almost see the home of which I'm dreaming
Home sweet home, my journey is complete

I've labored, had my share of joy and trouble
But my inheritance is with The King
I see the thresh-hold and release earth's rubble
Burdens melt within this glowing ring
As I drink in all the beauty of my Savior
And taste the fruit of mercy from His vine
Humbly at His feet I place my labor
Home sweet home within His love divine

Jan Bagwell

God Bless

Intercession

I don't have to say a single word

'Cause I know that You know
You know my deepest sorrow, Lord
You know each hurtful blow
And as I kneel before you
To tell you of my needs
I do not need to say a word
Your mercy intercedes

Lord, I know you hear it
Each sad, wordless confession
And with Your Holy spirit
You make intercession
I do not need to say a word
No perfect line or phrase
For I know that You understand
With Your Amazing Grace

As I weep and as I groan
Unable to express
In love and mercy you atone
My unrighteousness
On my knees I cry to You
Without verbal expression
You know better than I do
And You make intercession

Jan Bagwell

God Bless

Thy Kingdom Come

When the moon falls to wake our dreams,
And the dew seems to gather beams
Of light cast from the rising sun,
Announcing that the day's begun;

When the birds fly through morning skies,
And the cock's crow their daily cries;
When the deer feeds on fields of green;
When trees unfold their leafy screen;

I think about Your grand design,
And enter into the divine,
Where to Your will I shall succumb,
And gently feel thy kingdom come.

It comes and washes over me
A forecast of my destiny;
A sense of love, and peace inside;
A welcoming with arms out wide.

Although at times I seem to fail,
It's through Your strength I shall prevail,
And should my days turn worrisome;
I'll seek to feel thy kingdom come.

Jan Bagwell

God Bless

Deception of Feelings

Deception of Felling

Being led by feelings,

Deceiving are their ways,
Swaying you to love another,
Someone not your mate.

Lies of their deception,
Whispers in your ear,
Telling you that no one cares,
Just give in to your fears.

Feelings of depression,
The voices straight from hell,
Convincing you to stay in bed,
For days on end they yell.

How about frustration,
The one that holds your dreams,
Shouting just to give them up,
It's no use to believe.

This is my conclusion,
I think you will agree,
We need led by the Spirit,
True guidance in all things.

Jan Bagwell

God Bless

Ephesians 5:20

“Giving thanks always for all things

unto God and the Father in the name of Jesus

The finer things

God allows people in our lives for various reasons,
Sometimes they come and go, just like the seasons.
There are friends whose words really make our day,
There are those who really don't have much to say,
But you have chose the finer things.

Words spoken in love seem to always have a place,
While thoughtless remarks seem to bring disgrace.
We have a choice in the words that we say,
Whether to darken or brighten someone's day,
But you have chose the finer things.

Your words of encouragement have brightened many a day,
Your Godly wisdom, love and caring always shows the way.
Your words give comfort as you share them from your heart,
It's hard to express my thanks, or even know where to start,
For you have chose the finer things.

Yes, friends may come, while other friends may go,
But, now there is one thing I'm sure I know.
My God has blessed me with such a precious friend,
I'll always cherish that honor to the very end,
For I have chose the finer things.

Jan Bagwell 

God Bless

The Highest Privilege

In this place of highest privilege,
Where by our faith we stand,
We look forward by his grace with joy
To being all He planned. 

And though there will be testings,
Or problems great and small,
We know He's working for our good,
So in His Name we stand tall.

Problems come and problems go
That's what life is all about.
But one day there'll be gone for good,
And we'll sing and praise and shout.

Then one day He will call us
To come home and be with Him.
We will lay down all our burdens,
Leave this world of hate and sin.

As we stand at heaven's portals,
And the gates are open wide,
What a wonderful reunion
With those we've long had said 'goodbye'.

Jan Bagwell

God Bless

No more parting, tears or sickness
No more pain or lonely days,
Just one endless day of glory
Just one endless day of praise.

Stressless

With God by my side and in my mind, the world's problems are smaller,

Causing my thoughts to be somewhat purer, for pure is their Installer.
God can surely change the world, beginning in the heart and in the mind,
Whenever a person gives their life to him and leaves the old one behind.

The world's stress is powerful and deadly without the right helping hand,
Many have tried it in the past and have found themselves on sinking sand.
Some who were considered to be brilliant in the eyes of their fellow man,
Yet they too succumbed as the pressure was greater than they could stand.

I'm certain that God has never left me and am satisfied that He never will,
Although there are times I stumble and fail, I know that He loves me still.
He knows that for as long as I'm in the flesh, there are mistakes I'll make,
Then Jesus tells Him that this is one that on the cross, his place I did take.

This world's problems will continue to grow and cause stress, if you allow,
The only way to prevent this is by going to God and let Him show you how.
With your thoughts centered around Him, that stress load becomes lighter,
When He is walking by your side, the journey through life will be brighter.

Jan Bagwell 

God Bless