Tag Archives: Holiness

First Principles: It Is An Undoubted Truth That Every Doctrine That Comes From God, Leads To God; and That Which Doth Not Tend To Promote Holiness Is Not of God

“It is an undoubted truth that every doctrine that comes from God, leads to God; and that which doth not tend to promote holiness is not of God.” – George Whitefield (The Great Awakening was a direct cause of the … Continue reading

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Humble Triumph

Humble Triumphby Michael DoylePraising the Lord with all my soul,I give over all things out of my control.Strumming guitar as I joyfully sing,Grateful for all the Lord constantly brings.We find ourselves born again,Awakening to being freed from our sins.Once divided, … Continue reading

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First Principles: Children, I Beseech You To Correct Your Hearts and Thoughts, So That You May Be Pleasing To God

“Children, I beseech you to correct your hearts and thoughts, so that you may be pleasing to God. Consider that although we may reckon ourselves to be righteous and frequently succeed in deceiving men, we can conceal nothing from God. … Continue reading

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A Praise Song of Thankfulness

A Praise Song of Thankfulnessby Michael DoyleWe hold the Lord in veneration,Our Love held for generations.Singing an angel’s song,In God’s love, we know we belong. As all of creation cries,The angels, unwinged, begin to sigh.The Lord holds us in His … Continue reading

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The Totality of Surrender

In the Totality of Surrenderby Michael DoyleI’m thanking God that I’m never alone.Like a moss of love, I roll the stone.Attesting to my faith and fealty,I give our Lord my devoted loyalty.I’m thanking God that he’s fixed my attitude.I now … Continue reading

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Minding the Gap

Minding the Gapby Michael DoyleAn angel looked at our pretense at good.Or the lack thereof, as it’s understood.Finding God where I call my earthly home,In His presence, I find I’m never alone.Blessings of good news are heard,No matter what’s happened … Continue reading

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Meeting God

Meeting God by Michael DoyleMeeting God in His dwelling place,He fills us with love in this holy space.Holding us near as we call on His holiness,In immersion, we’ll never be the same.Here in my holy contemplation, I receive my sacred … Continue reading

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Victory Worn

Victory Wornby Michael DoyleWhen we talk about my king,I can’t help but sing.Wide awake with praise,I lift my voice in all my days.Into the world, He shines His light.Darkness is defeated in this fight.With Grace given on Calvary,He has given … Continue reading

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First Principles: Religion, In Its Purity, Is…Obedience To God In Improvement of Self and Benevolence To Men

“Religion, in its purity, is not so much a pursuit as a temper; or rather it is a temper, leading to the pursuit of all that is high and holy. Its foundation is faith; its action, works; its temper, holiness; … Continue reading

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Moving Forward

Moving Forwardby Michael DoyleLiving the world’s way is often a lossIt is at best, a coin tossTo die and live again in our relationshipMoves beyond the wisdom of our worshipIt’s unshakeable in this accomplishmentOur lives are redeemed in their improvementWalking … Continue reading

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