In Their Own Eyes

The ancient walls were breaking down,

A wandering dust settles without a sound

The elders sleep, the Book is closed,

The highway splits into a hundred roads.

The traveler takes his trusty blade,

And relies on a choice that he has made.

And everyone did what was right in their own eyes,

Beneath the wide, unmoving skies.

Beyond the pale, a divergent line,

You take your path, and I'll take mine.

The miller keeps a crooked scale,

The preacher tells a heretical tale.

For what is sown soon must be reaped

A season that drives men to weep

They ask no leave, they pay no toll,

Each man the captain of his soul.

And everyone did what was right in their own eyes,

Beneath the wide, unmoving skies.

Beyond the pale, a divergent line,

You take your path, and I'll take mine.

The river rages without a shore,

The King sits at the gate no more.

With broken cisterns, fetid wells

Who is left the truth to tell?

No absolutes, no morals known

The old, familiar guide is gone.

Just a lonesome wind that sighs,

Right before their very eyes.

Inevitably true truth dies

And everyone did what was right in their own eyes,

Beneath the wide, unmoving skies.

Beyond the pale, a divergent line,

You take your path, and I'll take mine.

Judges 21:25

July 21, 2026

Anthony Foster

My Portion Forever

My body feels weak, my spirit is low,

The shadows of doubt try to lay me so low.

My heart is near dead and I want to give in,

Worn down by the weight and the trouble within. 

Chorus 

God is the strength of my heart

God is the strength of my heart

God is the strength of my heart

And my portion forever

God is the strength of my heart

God is the strength of my heart

God is the strength of my heart

And my portion forever

Asaph cried out when his spirit gave way,

And David was thirsty at end of the day.

The soul needs a tower, that will always endure

The promise of God stands forever secure. 

Bridge

My flesh and my heart fail, 

But God is my stronghold

My portion shall avail

In my weakness I am bold

To the Evil One I will not yield 

I fight with the Spirit's sword and Shield 

I trust in Him and true power is revealed

God is the strength of my heart

God is the strength of my heart

God is the strength of my heart

And my portion forever

God is the strength of my heart

God is the strength of my heart

God is the strength of my heart

And my portion forever

Psalm 73:26

July 21, 2026

Anthony Foster

God is the Strength of My Heart

My body feels so weak today,

My heart is so downcast

The strength I had has gone away,

My spirit sinking fast

I am so weary and so low,

The road is hard to see.

My spirit falls quite dead and slow,

Oh, who will rescue me? 

But God is the strength of my heart!

He is my portion for ever!

I will not yield to the dark,

His love will not be severed

I preach this truth to my soul,

And fall in Christ’s sweet embrace

He makes my heavy spirit whole,

I stand boldly on His grace! 

The saints of old felt weak as well,

Their souls were faint and dry.

They needed in God’s peace to dwell

In green pastures to lie…

The Lord restores the thirsty soul,

To still waters He leads 

His perfect word makes spirits whole,

And meets our deepest needs

Bridge -Flesh and heart fail, 

But God is our stronghold, 

We shall rise and fight despair 

With faith and self control!

God is the strength of my heart!

He is my portion forever!

I will not yield to the dark,

His love will not be severed

I preach this truth to my soul,

And fall in Christ’s sweet embrace

He makes my heavy spirit whole,

I stand boldly on His grace! 

Psalm 73:26

July 21, 2026

Anthony Foster

Where Glory Grows

I came with my hands open, weary and worn

Asking to stand, and to weather this storm

I pleaded for healing , to take away the pain

But I heard a quiet whisper that it must remain

For Your grace is sufficient, Your love will remain

For all of my losses will soon become gain

 I’ll cast myself on You, surrender all my pleas

'Cause power is perfected when I am on my knees

Oh, when I am empty, Your grace overflows

In The depths of my weakness is where glory grows

 

The road has been rugged, and we journey far

Here in the deep valley I’m counting the scars

But breaking is normal, this side of the fall

I’ll boast in my weakness, and answer the call

 

(Bridge)

It’s not by my power, and not by my might

You overturn my darkness in Your holy light

The heavier the burden, the sweeter the rest

In every trial, by Your promise I’m blessed

I’ll boast in my weakness and the Lord’s sufficiency 

That the power of Christ may dwell in me

For Your grace is sufficient, Your love will remain

For all of my losses will soon become gain

 I’ll cast myself on You, surrender my pleas

'Cause power is perfected when i am on my knees

Oh, when I am empty, Your grace overflows

In The depths of my weakness is where glory grows

In The depths of my weakness is where glory grows

2 Corinthians 12:9-10

July 20, 2026

Anthony Foster

Gratitude is My Song

Sometimes life gets out of tune

And the storm clouds start to roll

But I can always find a tune

To bring the quiet to my soul

For then my faith will pull me through

By the graces God has shown

It's an anthem ringing true

For all the blessings I have known 

Now gratitude is my song

It's the rhythm in my mind

If the song is right I can’t go wrong

When come the heavy times 

Every breath is a melody

To sing my whole life long

For Heaven sings in harmony

When gratitude is my song 

(Bridge)

I want to see the world with eyes of gratitude

With thanksgiving that informs my attitude

Then my heart will break forth in a joyful song

And maybe someone else will sing along

It's not about the things I own

Or the places I will go

It's knowing I am not alone

And letting all the worries go

Yeah, the chorus builds up high

And it chases all the fear

A grateful heart will touch the sky

That’s when God draws near 

Now gratitude is my song

It's the rhythm in my mind

If the song is right I can’t go wrong

When come the heavy times 

Every breath is a melody

To sing my whole life long

For Heaven sings in harmony

When gratitude is my song 

July 20, 2026

Anthony Foster

The Music of Heaven

No mortal expression can capture the thrill,

Of the songs that the mansions of paradise fill. 

It's louder and sweeter than I could compose

Rising up from the Mystery, that God only knows

My words are but whispers, a fragile refrain,

Compared to the beauty of the heavenly strain.

Ten thousand angels are joining the sound,

Where the joy is so perfect, no sorrow is found.

The music of Heaven rises ever higher 

Perpetually sung by the heavenly choir

It rolls like an ocean, it swells like the dawn,

Far past the boundaries my voice draws upon.

And though my best notes fall short of the throne,

I’ll sing of the wonderful love I have known. 

No melodies, rhymes, or earthly chords,

Attain to the language that fully records

The weight of your glory, the depths of your grace,

And the brilliant beauty of your dwelling place.

The music of Heaven rises ever higher 

Perpetually sung by the heavenly choir

It rolls like an ocean, it swells like the dawn,

Far past the boundaries my voice draws upon.

And though my best notes fall short of the throne,

I’ll sing of the wonderful love I have known. 

So I’ll sing till the chorus is joined with the skies,

A humble Amen as the melodies rise.

So I lay down my melodies, simply and free,

And offer the song that you’ve given to me. 

Revelation 5:9; 14:2-3;15:3

Psalm 98:4-6; Psalm150

July 20, 2026

Anthony Foster 

Jesus Has Overcome the World

The weary road was long and steep,

The troubled heart too tired to weep.

But heaven heard the fervent plea,

And stepped into our history. 

Upon a hill, the battle won,

The radiant work of God's own Son.

He broke the chains of sin and fear

,And brought the kingdom bright and near. 

(Chorus)Jesus has overcome the world,

His victory banner is unfurled!

Death has lost its deadly sting,

Hear the ransomed children sing!

Jesus has overcome the world. 

(Bridge) 

He bore our guilt, He took our blame,

And He did not despise the shame.

Upon the cross, the debt was paid,

Where sin was crushed and atonement made

Open up the gates of praise,

Lift your voice through endless days!

Every sorrow, every pain,

Must bow before His glorious name! 

(Chorus)Jesus has overcome the world,

His victory banner is unfurled!

Death has lost its deadly sting,

Hear the ransomed children sing!

Jesus has overcome the world. 

(Outro)He reigns in triumph, strong and free,

Now and for eternity

.Jesus has overcome

!Jesus has overcome! 

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