Sermons & Devotionals by Evening Light Songs

I would be nearer, my Savior, Where I can hear Thy voice Falling in tenderest whispers, Making my heart rejoice. Refrain: Draw me close to Thee, Draw me close to Thee; Keep me, dear Savior, so near Thy side, Draw me close to Thee. I would be kept in Thy presence, Free from the strife of tongues; The... Read More

Blessed Savior, draw me nearer, As I walk the narrow way; When my soul is sorely tempted, Thou wilt all my fears allay. Refrain: Blessed Jesus, wilt Thou keep me Near Thy side, Thy bleeding side; Draw me nearer, loving Savior, Let me in Thy love abide. By Thy help I’ll trust Thee ever, Though the sh... Read More

Drifting away from Jesus, Far from His gentle fold, Wrecked on the waves of sorrow, Out in the night so cold. Refrain 1-3: Oh, am I lost forever? Lost amid fiendish din? Oh, can there be no lifeboat On the dark ocean of sin? Drifting away from Jesus, Day after day I glide, Swiftly the billows bear m... Read More

O Christ divine, O God of love, Thou source of every good; I’ll live in time and heav’n above, And serve Thee as I should. Refrain: Endearing Lord! Majestic One! With radiant glories crowned; Oh, Thou hast conquered, I have come, Thy pard’ning grace I’ve found. Sweet peace and love now reign within,... Read More

I stood at the time-beaten portals, Where many a pilgrim had passed Out into the infinite future, To be with the pure and the blest; And, musing in silent devotion, Eternity seemed to draw near; And strains from the choir of the faithful I seemed in my fancy to hear. Refrain: Oh, eternity! Long eter... Read More

When the evening is coming, And the dark clouds appear, I am happy in knowing My Redeemer is near; He hath blest me with keeping, ’Mid the toils of the day; He will watch me while sleeping, He will not go away. Refrain: When the morning has come, When the morning has come; We will meet Him in glory,... Read More

Pilgrim of Jesus, o’er life’s troubled sea, Courage, and onward pursue; A crown of rejoicing is waiting for thee, Ever keep heaven in view. Refrain: Ever keep heaven in view, Ever keep heaven in view; Courage, my brother, right onward pursue, Ever keep heaven in view. Pilgrim of Jesus, what saddens ... Read More

Out on this dark world, Savior, am I, Be Thou my helper, oh, hear my cry; Thou art my portion, all is in Thee, Oh, let Thy mighty hand ever lead me. Refrain: Wilt Thou lead me by the hand? Hope of my heart, Lord, strength of my soul, Guide Thou my footsteps and keep me whole; My grace and fortress, ... Read More

Can the spirit of a mortal Live beyond the reach of trouble? Knowing not a painful struggle, Ever joyful in the Lord? Refrain: Glory to my Savior’s name! Walking on His holy plane Nothing can my peace disturb, Free and happy as a bird, Singing joyful praise evermore. He who is our great salvation, A... Read More

Every hour for Jesus! shall my motto be, There is plenty of work we may do; We may all keep busy till the Lord we see, Till He comes for His faithful few. Refrain: Every hour for the Lord, Every hour for the Lord let us spend; Every hour for Jesus till He comes again, When the labor of life shall en... Read More

Every hour of the passing day Let me labor, Lord, for Thee; While one soul in the darkness roams, Let me never idle be. Refrain: Every hour, every day, Let me do some deed of love; Every hour, every day, Point some soul to the world above. Every hour of the passing day Let me sow some precious seed;... Read More

O beautiful Zion, fair bride of the Lamb, Thy marvelous light we behold, Which shone on the nations enshrouded by darkness, And millions were brought to thy fold. Refrain: O Zion, fair Zion, thou church of the firstborn, My heart in its rapture rejoices in thee; The angels in heaven behold thee with... Read More

If thou wilt know the fountain deep, Of sweet unbroken rest; The rest of faith thy soul shall keep, He that believes is ever blest. Refrain: Put on thy strength, O Zion, rise, And fix thy trust above the skies; Move out on faith’s almighty plane, Through Him that loved us dare to reign. The gift of ... Read More

Faith is believing, the promise is true, Trusting in Jesus your strength to renew; Resting so sweetly, secure on His word, Shielded from danger with Jesus the Lord. Refrain: Faith is believing, simply receiving What in His promise God has revealed; Trust Him forever, doubt Him, no, never, Till thy p... Read More

I will part with thee, old master; This is my firm resolve; And I’ll boldly state my reason, Why we must now dissolve. Refrain: The wages of sin is death, The wages of sin is death, The wages of sin is death, and woe, And bitter remorse; I’ve found it so; Bitter, bitter, Bitter remorse and woe. I ha... Read More

In the hour of sore temptation I may be, Yet, amid the trials, Jesus’ face I see; In His word my anchor holdeth to the last, While the fiery darts are flying thick and fast. Refrain: We shall not be wounded in the hottest fight If we raise the shield of faith in Jesus’ might; Through the grace of Go... Read More

Is the Spirit glowing in thy heart? Oh, my brother, can you say That you feel the burning love of God In thy bosom day by day? Refrain: Yes, ’tis love, ’tis burning love divine, Filling all my soul’s desire; Oh, how sweet its glories ever shine! Now I feel the glowing fire. Has the merit of the bloo... Read More

Following Jesus, following Jesus, Gently He leads me in the heavenly way; Watching and praying, trusting, obeying, He will restrain me from going astray. Refrain: Following Jesus, following Jesus, Following Jesus by day and by night; Watching and praying, trusting, obeying, He is my helper in doing ... Read More

No sigh nor a tear since my Jesus is here, In His presence securely I dwell; I hear His sweet voice, and it makes me rejoice, I know that for me all is well. Refrain: ’Tis well with my soul since the Lord made me whole, And His smiles all my sorrows dispel; On His bosom I rest, in His love I am bles... Read More

Oh, faint not, weary soul, Thy Savior’s near to thee; He now will make thee whole, Look up to Calvary. Refrain: Hail, fount of purity! Hail, wondrous, cleansing blood! Hail, great security! Thou spotless Lamb of God. Behold thy Savior dies, He dies, He dies for thee; ’Tis finished now, He cries, Oh,... Read More