I'll Live for Him Who Died for Me

The chorus of this hymn came to Darlene's heart as she stood in front of the soldier, waiting to be beheaded. She said, "Lord, this is a strange song to sing for someone who's about to die!"

My life, my love I give to Thee,
Thou Lamb of God Who died for me;
O may I ever faithful be,
My Savior and my God!

Chorus:
I’ll live for Him Who died for me,
How happy then my life shall be!
I’ll live for Him Who died for me,
My Savior and my God!

I now believe Thou dost receive,
For Thou hast died that I might live;
And now henceforth I trust in Thee,
My Savior and my God!

~Ralph E. Hudson

O Thou Who died on Calvary,
To save my soul and make me free,
I’ll consecrate my life to Thee,
My Savior and my God!

He Giveth More Grace

He Giveth More Grace - Darlene put this hymn to memory right before she was taken. She couldn't sleep one night, so she spent time memorizing this poem which some missionary friends had put to music. God knew she would need it later as she was in the camps. When she thought she could not handle another interrogation, these words came to mind. God reminded her that His grace would be sufficient for each trial. He giveth, and giveth, and giveth again.

He giveth more grace when the burdens grow greater,
He sendeth more strength when the labors increase;
To added affliction He addeth His mercy;
To multiplied trials, His multiplied peace.

When we have exhausted our store of endurance,
When our strength has failed ere the day is half done,
When we reach the end of our hoarded resources,
Our Father's full giving is only begun.

Fear not that thy need shall exceed His provision,
Our God ever yearns His resources to share;
Lean hard on the arm everlasting, availing;
The Father both thee and thy load will upbear.

His love has no limit; His grace has no measure.
His pow'r has no boundary known unto men;
For out of His infinite riches in Jesus,
He giveth, and giveth, and giveth again!

~Annie Johnson Flint

Only Believe

a hymn that Darlene learned as a little girl. Verse Three spoke to her as she was closed in her cell (on death row).

Only Believe, by Paul Radar
Verse 1
Fear not little flock, from the cross to the throne,
From death into life, He went for His own,
All power in earth, all power above,
Is given to Him for the flock of His love.

Chorus:
Only believe, only believe,
All things are possible, only believe,
Only believe, only believe,
All things are possible, only believe,

Verse 2
Fear not little flock, He goeth ahead,
Your Shepherd selecteth the path you must tread,
The waters of Marah, He'll sweeten for thee
He drank all the bitter in Gethsemane.

Verse 3
Fear not little flock, whatever your lot,
He enters all rooms, the doors being shut,
He never forsakes, He never is gone,
So count on His presence, in darkness and dawn.

Only believe, only believe,
All thins are possible, only believe,
Only believe, only believe,
All things are possible, only believe.

April Girls Gathering

We have learned so very much from Darlene! Here are some notes from our third session with Darlene Deibler Rose~

Those He loves, He chastens - "be a good soldier for Jesus Christ"

Memorize God's Word now! Fill your mind with Truth.

If God calls you to a place, He equips you.

God understands ALL of our needs. With God, you can stand tremendous pain. His grace is sufficient for you (right now!).

God delights to give! He gives 100 fold. We don't have to help Him out (give Him hints about how He could meet our needs).

He is the exact same God who led the people of Israel through the wilderness. The God who delivered, delivers, and will deliver yet again (2 Corinthians 1:10).

We're always under the greatest Hiding Place of all.

She knew God would restore her - body, soul, and spirit. Be available to Him. Like gold tried in the fire, He wants to make us like pure gold. Go anywhere for Him. Don't stop to count the cost.

Royal Fever, anyone?

Will and Kate's wedding seems to be on everyone's mind right now! As you look forward to this royal event, keep in mind that you are part of God's royal family. You are a princess! Start shining!!

The King's daughter is all glorious within. ~Psalm 45:13a

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light. ~1 Peter 2:9