But, for true believers in Christ, there is real hope, for Christ has promised never to leave or forsake us and His promises are sure. My grandfather who was a pastor for many years, used to encourage his congregation with the admonition, "Keep Looking Up". And that is such good advice because that is where our relief and help comes from, both now and in the future.
One of these days Christ will take us home, either through death or through His rapture. Then we will be rescued from the problems of this sinful, decaying world and taken to that perfect home He has gone to prepare for us.
That was probably the hope and experience that led Helen H. Lemmel, in 1922, to pen the words of this inspirational hymn, "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus". And as we enter a new year, prayerfully consider these words. Let them challenge you today to turn your eyes to Jesus. He alone is the answer for our needs.
(1) O soul, are you weary and troubled?
No light in the darkness you see?
There's a light for a look at the Savior,
And life more abundant and free!
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.
(2) Through death into life everlasting
He passed, and we follow Him there;
Over us sin no more hath dominion—
For more than conquerors we are!
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.
(3) His Word shall not fail you — He promised;
Believe Him, and all will be well:
Then go to a world that is dying,
His perfect salvation to tell!
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.
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