New Songs and Old

I asked God to give me a new worship song that could incorporate an old hymn. I miss the old hymns because they are ageless and have decent tunes. I watched a special about music and writing it and it said that all songs are made up of parts of songs already written and that the best songs are the simplest. Sometimes, I think the new song writers try to write tunes that aren't familiar musically and the instruments get to do all the moving around instead of our voices. I don't remember those songs because they don't flow. My brain knows better than to try to learn them. That's why I like the old hymns. The words and music take you to the place you want to go. They take you somewhere and then bring you back home and then you have peace. Here is the first song I've written.


The smile in His eyes
Brings me close to His heart
I am His
And He is mine.
I'm sheltered beneath
The strength of His wings
I am His
And He is mine
Keep me near the cross.
Hide me in Your grace.

He sings over me
And He dances for joy
I am His
And He is mine.
I'm bought with a price
He will not let me go
I am His
And He is mine.
Keep me near the cross.
Hide me in your grace.

Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus
Just to take Him at His word
Just to rest upon His promise
Just to know,
"Thus saith the Lord."

Jesus, Jesus, How I trust Him
How I've proved Him o'er and o'er
Jesus, Jesus, Precious Jesus!
O for grace to trust Him more.

You fill me with Joy in Your Presence
Your favor is all that I seek
Your mercies are new every morning
Your song is my strength when I'm weak.
Thank you for all that you've given
Thank you for holding me near
Thank you for washing my feet, Lord
Thank you for keeping each tear

Jesus, Jesus, How I trust Him
How I've proved Him o'er and o'er
Jesus, Jesus, Precious Jesus
O for grace to trust Him more.