Blessing in Baca

“Blessed is the man whose strength is in Thee, every one of them in Zion appeareth before God... who passing through the valley of Baca (Heb. Weeping), make it a well… They go from strength to strength… the LORD will give grace and glory” (Psalm 84:5-11).  “The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up… And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee… saith unto them, Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men” (Matthew 4:16-19). 

There is a strength that heaven gives

To every person who appears
Before the Lord who ever lives
To heal hearts and dry their tears.

There is a course, God knows the length,

That we are called each day to run.
We daily go to God for strength;
Without His grace, we would have none.

There is a valley filled with sorrow

Where death’s dark shadow daily looms.
Yet there is blessing we may borrow
In Baca’s valley filled with tombs. 

For Christ has entered Baca’s vale;

His light has shined upon her shore! 
His grace and glory shall not fail
To conquer death forevermore! 

Our world here is thus extended

In Baca’s valley of distress:
So why has not her weeping ended,
Since Christ has come to save and bless?

Alas!  So many have ignored

The truth that calls for a decision:
Unless they will receive the Lord,
There’s no escape from Baca’s prison!

Our Lord has called us in this place,

As long as we have any breath,
To preach the Gospel of His grace
That saves a soul from sin and death.

We follow Christ in this pursuit

Who makes us fishers now of men. 
He calls us here to bear much fruit
And labor till He comes again.

O Lord, we gladly follow You

To fish for men, to feed Your sheep,
And show the Gospel that is true
Where souls in Baca’s valley weep.

O Lord, until we’re called to rest

By shout above or through the grave,
In Baca’s valley we’ll attest
That You alone can bless and save!