James 1:2-3

• [Jam 1:2] Count It Joy

  Count it joy, and never be discouraged, When by trials your life is sorely pressed. For you know that when your faith is tested, Your endurance then develops best. Perseverance must complete its working; You will need to let it have its way. When it’s done, you’ll be complete and perfect, Having all you need to meet each day. So if any one of you lacks wisdom, Ask of God, who always hears and cares. He gives freely without asking questions; His abundance will become your share. But when asking, you must never falter, Like a wave that’s blown and tossed about. If you do, you’ll never gain God’s blessing; Double-minded, you’ll succumb to doubt. Blest the man who perseveres in trial; For you know the testing soon will pass. When it’s o’er and you have stood unmoving, You’ll receive the crown of life at last. But when tempted, never be accusing; It’s not God who leads you from the path. Your own lusts seduce you and entice you, Giving birth to sin, and sin to death. Do not let yourself yield to deception; God’s the source of every perfect gift. He’s the Maker of the stars in heaven, Changing not as shadows move and shift. For He chose a spirit birth to give you, Through the Word of truth that you believed. Thus are you the firstfruits of His labors; By His grace, salvation is achieved.

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  source: Cyberhymnal

• [Jam 1:2] Never Give Up

  Never be sad or desponding, If thou hast faith to believe. Grace, for the duties before thee, Ask of thy God and receive. Refrain Never give up, never give up, Never give up to thy sorrows, Jesus will bid them depart. Trust in the Lord, trust in the Lord, Sing when your trials are greatest, Trust in the Lord and take heart. What if thy burdens oppress thee; What though thy life may be drear; Look on the side that is brightest, Pray, and thy path will be clear. Refrain Never be sad or desponding, There is a morrow for thee; Soon thou shalt dwell in its brightness, There with the Lord thou shalt be. Refrain Never be sad or desponding, Lean on the arm of thy Lord; Dwell in the depths of His mercy, Thou shalt receive thy reward. Refrain

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  source: Cyberhymnal

James 1:12

• [Jam 1:12] The Lights Of Home

  O the friends that now are waiting, In the cloudless realms of day, Who are calling me to follow Where their steps have led the way; They have laid aside their armor, And their earthly course is run; They have kept the faith with patience And their crown of life is won. Refrain They are calling, gently calling, Sweetly calling me to come, And I’m looking through the shadows For the blessèd lights of home. They have laid aside their armor For the robe of spotless white; And with Jesus they are walking Where the river sparkles bright. We have labored here together, We have labored side by side, Just a little while before me They have crossed the rolling tide. Refrain On those dear familiar faces There will be no trace of care; Every sigh was hushed forever At the palace gate so fair. I shall see them, I shall know them, I shall hear their song of love, And we’ll all sing hallelujah In our Father’s house above. Refrain

  source: Cyberhymnal