"Higher Ground", Johnson Oatman, Jr., Chas. H. Gabriel, (1926)

"Higher Ground" from the book "Youth Rally" - Songs and Choruses

Compiled by Al Smith ( author of Singspiration)

Forword by Homer Rodeheaver

1945

"Higher Ground"

"1.  I'm pressing on the upward way, New heights I'm gaining every day;
     Still praying as I'm onward bound, "Lord, plant my feet on higher ground."

     Chorus:

      Lord, lift me up and let me stand,  By faith, on Heaven's tableland,
      A higher plane than I have found;
      Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.

2.  My heart has no desire to stay Where doubts arise and fears dismay;
      Tho' some may dwell where these abound,
       My prayer, my aim, is higher ground.

       Chorus

 3.  I want to live above the world, Thou Satan's darts at me are hurled;
       My faith has caught the joyful sound, The song of saints on higher ground.

       Chorus

4.  I want to scale the utmost height, And catch a gleam of glory bright;
     But still I'll pray till Heav'n I've found, "Lord lead me on to higher ground."

      Chorus

This old song came from the songs taught to us by Miss Ethel Tripp,  (fondly remembered)
our choir Director, at  The First United Methodist Church, in St. Clair, Michigan, USA

Happy New Year - 2016

2016  Happy New Year!

To  all my extended family and shirt-tail relatives and Friends, and all,

Hope  you are well and enjoying life.

God Bless  us one and all!  Have yourself a Happy New Year!

The First Nowell , Ancient Song, from Heart Songs-1909

---Melodies from days gone by



     This book was given to me by my Great Grand-Mother- Ida Kliehower



     "The first Nowell the angels did say,  was to certain poor shepherds in fields where they lay--

       In fields where they lay keeping their sheep,  On a cold winter's night, that was so deep.

       Chorus

        Nowell,  Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Born is the King of Israel.


        They looked above and saw a star,  As it shown in the east but beyond them far;

         And to the earth it gave great light,  And continued so both day and night.

         Chorus

         And by the light of that same bright star

         There  were three wise men came from the east county far;

         To seek the King it was their intent,

         And to follow the star wherever it went.

         Chorus

          The star drew nigh unto the north-west;

           Over Bethlehem - paused, and there it did rest

          And there did stay  over where the young Child and His mother lay.

          Chorus

          Then entered in those wise men all three

           Very reverently upon bended knee

            ANd offered there in his presence

            Gifts of gold and of myrrh and of frankincense.

              Chorus

              Then let us all with one accord

              Sing praises praises unto our heavenly  Lord,

              That made the heavens and earth of naught,

               And with His blood man-kind hath bought.

                Chorus "

Rice Krispy Treats -(Kelly Tucker's Recipe)

Rice Krispy Treats


1 C. Wh. Sugar

1 C. Caro Syrup

Boil.

Add 1 C. Peanut Butter

6 C. Rice Krispy's

Press into a big buttered cake pan.

Enjoy!

Nuts & Bolts

Nuts  &  Bolts   ---  (Code Name for the Republicans)

This Recipe is dedicated to Seth Meyers' Mother:

2 T Bacon Fat

1 lb. Butter

1/4 C. Worcestershire Sauce

2 t. Onion Powder

2 t.  Garlic Powder Powder

1 t. Celery Powder

10 1/2 oz.   Box of Cheerios

12 oz Box of Rice or Wheat Chexs

5 oz. of Small Broken Pretzel Sticks

1 Lb. of Mixed Nuts

Melt Bacon Fat and Butter, then stir in Worcestershire Sauce, Onion,

Garlic,   &  Celery Powder.    Mix together Cereals, Pretzel Sticks and Mixed Nuts

in large roasting pan.  Pour heated sauce over dry ingredients.  Mix thoroughly.

Heat two Hours at 225#, stirring every 15 minutes.

(I enjoy the Seth Meyer Show!)

(My Mom's Recipe)

T.V. Network CEO's:

When will you give equal air time to the clear thinking Democratic candidates running

for the nomination for President as the air time you give to the shenanigans of the

clowns running for the Republican party?????

Start immediately with making the air time equal....Democrats / Republicans.

(Not all Republican's are clowns But all clowns are Republicans.)

Resign:

12/22/15


Resign:


Rick Snyder - Gov. of Michigan

Rahm Emmanuel - Mayor of Chicago


Resign - immediately - if not sooner.

Expletives deleted.

Trump

Trump is rude, crude, and unrefined.  Do his tirades constitute treason?

He is ignorant of the Constitution and the Law.

Designed for crime---Condos

Years ago  my one- legged neighbor Jack Heck (WWII)  asked,  "Didn't you know, Janet, that the condo

concept was developed by the Mafia--so they could more easily steal money?"

For all the people on past or present  Management Companies and their evil attorney's and Boards--Please return the stolen

money  and resign  or  go to court,  return the stolen money,  and then go to jail.

Climate Control Agreement

 Paris - The Climate Control Agreement/ Carbon emissions Control has been agreed upon.

There is no plan "B".

Population Control:

Population Control:

Famine

Pestilence

War

Or

Prophylaxes

Safeties

Rubbers

Abstinence

Contraception Pills

Post-menopausal female

Smaller families by choice

Etc.

President Barack Obama- Thank you!

12/7/15

President Obama:

Thank you for being a responsible adult.

Thank you for sharing your good thinking and education.

Thank you for understanding the constitution.

When criticized always  consider  the source.

Thank you for your great courage.

The Casual Observer - 12/4/15

"There is no honor amoung thieves."    (Old Adage)


Women--regarding health:  Wear cotton bras.

Skin needs to breath.  Man- made fabric does not breath.

Social Skills for the Holidays:

Keep it positive.

Humor is good.

Smile.

"It doesn't cost one cent to be nice."  Grandpa
Charlie Stubbs.

Farook/Malik---San Bernardino, CA....Killed --14, Wounded 27

12/2/15

What was the results of their Drug/blood tests?


My deepest sympathy to all the people that mourn.

Islamic  Radicalized Terrorist.    The solution is coming.

Pray for peace.

Resign.

If you are in a public office and have been stealing money---

return the stolen money and resign.

Or go to court, return the stolen money, then go to jail.

If you own a Senior Center or Nursing home and have been stealing

money, return the stolen money and sell your illegal business....

Or go to court, return the stolen money and go to jail.

(Both sets of books will be checked --as well as your tax history.)  (Including past and

present Owners).  If there is evidence of other types of evil....justice shall prevail.

Climate Change

Bill Gates and other Billionaires are on Board to work on Solutions.

That is our Good News for the Day!

Thank You!

12/14/15  World-Wide  Council have set goals for cutting carbon emissions.

                  This problem can be solved!  Thank You!

Mass Shootings in relationship to Drug Abuse

President Obama ,  " Other counties do not have the problem of mass shootings."

My Question, " How does U.S. compare to other countries in the percentage of people

using and abusing Drugs?"

Robert Lewis Dear - Colorado Springs, Colorado 11/28/15

Robert Lewis Dear killed 3 people, wounded 9.  The rampage took place at a Planned Parenthood
Clinic.  The white, white- bearded male was dressed in a hunting jacket --green comouflage fatigues;
Shooting survivor: " He was unstable, confused, talking to himself.  Shooter was just shooting at random.  Mentally Disturbed."
What are the results of his Drug/blood tests?

"God ('s) got us.....We ('re) gunna be all right....Hey.....We ('re) gunna be all right."

11/24/15

Chanted on the streets of Chicago after white Police,  Jason VanDyke,  is found guilty

of first degree murder in the shooting death of LaQuan McDonald;   17 years old.   Black.

Murdered October 20, 2014.  Video  is  proof of crime.  Police had lied during the wait

for the trial.

Change.  After 35 years of injustice (Chicago).   Justice--None too soon.

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of LaQuan McDonald.

LaQuan McDonald's blood test result's showed the Drug "Angel Dust".

He had been trying to break into cars.  He had a knife.

Jason VanDyke shot LaQuan McDonald Sixteen times.  What did Jason VanDyke's Drug test show?

Jason VanDyke also had apx. seventeen charges against him.

Change is coming.  God's speed.

"God's got us..We're gunna be all right.  Hey!  We're gunna be alright. "

Paul Ryan

Paul Ryan-- When asked if he would like to be Speaker of the House,  Said,  "No".

When they kept asking he repeatedly said, "No".

What part of "No"---- don't they understand?

Ryan asked for changes in the House rules.

The changes were agreed to by the House.

Paul  Ryan is now Speaker of the House.

Ryan  is the brightest and the best.

Hope springs eternal.

Democracy -- How to Establish

Replacing an Evil Dictatorship with a Democratic  form of Government.

"How to",   web-sight  -  hopefully coming.

Are War-Mongers and War Profiteers one and the same?

What is the end game?

Peace?

Define.

Mass Shootings in relationship to Drugs:

 Were  the young people using drugs?------   That made them crazy enough to kill people that they

didn't even know?  And Or was it the parents that used drugs ?,  that got crazy and genetically passed

crazies on,  and also were irresponsible parents?  Or were the Grandparents using drug--

making the parents crazy then the kids crazy and so on and so forth.


How did Drugs  become like a plague here in the United States?

Probably the Mafia.  They know how to steal money.  Then use the $  to bribe people...

Many "good" guys accept bribes to look the other way.

How to stop the crazy/tragic snow-ball?

The FBI needs to send in "good/good"guys to offer bribes and weed out the bad guys.

There are many ways to steel money.  Most Condos are skimmed through cash kick-backs.

Many public officials arrange kick-backs.

The communities need to stop the bad guys from getting away with murder.

Chris Harper Mercer (26) Roseburg, Oregon

October 1. 2015

Chris Harper Mercer,  at   approximately 10:30 this morninng,    at the Umpqua

Community College , near Roseburg, Oregon,  shot and killed 9 students and injured 7

students.  Chris Harper Mercer committted   suicide.

It is another sad day.

We do not understand why this happened.

What were the  results of Chris Harper Mercers blood tests?  Drugs?

I heard  someone say on television that Chris Harper Mercer heard voices.

My thoughts and prayers are with  all that are in mourning.

This is a huge problem.  We can solve this problem.

I  think the main cause to these trageties are drugs.

Good Mental Health -101

1.  Have supportive, responsible parents.

2.  Or have someone that is kind and supportive in your life.
      Possibly a friend, or neighbor, or teacher, or minister, or relative, or councelor,
       or Sunday School teacher,  or a 12-Step Program for being an Adult/Child of Dysfunction,
      or a Grandma or Grandpa.  etc.

3.  Find a group that meets regularly that has kind leadership.
      The group can be any healthy activity.  Eg.:  Sunday School, Scouts,  4-H,
       Book Club,  Hobby Club, Card Club, Sewing/Knitting Club, Art Classes',
        Photo Club,  Theater Group,  Sporting Events--Playing, Viewing,  etc.
        Supper Club.  Travel Club.  Etc.

4.  A good Councelor.   Or Shrink.

Kevin McCarthy---Let the cat out of the bag!

The Benghazi Committee was designed to  destroy Hillary Clintons' credibility.....

Acording to Kevin McCarthy;   BUT back-firing--destroying Kevin McCarthy's

credibity and destroying the Benghazi  committee credibility.

A Speaker of the House is  needed.  I wonder who the Republlicans will elect?

From where do the Millions of $$,  that the  Bogus Committee  spent,   come ?

Is McCarthy's  middle name "DuMas"?



Hillary's happy that the truth of the Republican harrassment is known.

Hillary is innocent of the false  acqusations.

Cecile Richards -- A Steel Magnolia

Ms. Cecile Richards -- Was a Steel Magnolia last night--Brilliant in her defense

of Planned Parenthood.  Congress was an embarassment to be heard.  Cecile--

I Thank you and every woman in the world Thanks you.   Grace under fire.

Keep strong,  God Bless.

Kim Davis

My wishes for you Kim Davis:

I wish that you can find a  Beutician that is great as mine!

That you can find a lovely Park with a river  and a board-walk

where you can walk off the fluffy fat.

That you can find  a  friend with a degree in design, that can help

you with personal syle,

And that you can find a job where you can be a  homophobic

and not break the law, and go to jail.


P.S.  Your current Husband looks great in his big straw hat.

.@#IStandwithAhmed

 Ahmed Mohamed brought his home- made radio to school.

Ahmed Mohamed is a 14 year old student at McCarthur High School in Texas.

The teachers thought  the radio might be a bomb.  They called the police.

Ahmed  was not allowed to call his parents.

Ahmed was handcuffed.  Then taken to the police station.

Ahmed is gifted.  Ahmed is Muslim.

This  experience I think has shown him what bigoted bullies are like.

He is now hearing from President Obama,  And others that have already learned

about simple-minded, bigoted,  bullies.

Winnie Blanck --my wonderful Mother-in-law use to say, "You've got to let a lot go by/"

The Casual Observer - 9/17/15

Trumps'  fund-raiser  -  regarding Veterans --  was sponsored by a bogus Veterans Organization.

Heard this tonight on the Rachel Maddow show.

HOOK.  (Trump.)




Most commercials are unpleasant,  provoke fear, or cause you to worry about someone
else's problem.
If I turn down the volume;  It says on the screen, "Mute could be dangerous."
If you are depressed----it would be better to get a hobby and turn off T.V. --at least
until the commercials are more positive.


The European Refugee  problem/solution---  The Flight or Fight...turned to flight when

the war- weary finally realized  that the wars had no rhyme nor reason.  Violent Psychopaths

have to be stopped.    Soon.  How?  I don't know.  Great Minds with common sense will

prevail.  Pray.

Rain is falling on the West Coast wild-fires.  The rain dances continue.

8.3  Earth Quake ,  N. of Santiago,  Chili.     Hawaii & CA.  are on alert for  a  Tsunomi.

Psalms 5:11

9/18/15     Earth-Quake/storms killed 10.  The Tsuunomi did not come.

The Casual Observer - 9/6/15

The Casual  Observer  -9/6/15



The Refugees need water.  My best thinking:    Big  Refrigerated Water Trucks;  Lots of spigots .

Big water bottles.  1 or 2 gallon.  Maybe bigger.  Maybe thermal.


Prayer.

Many great minds will solve  the problems of the Refugees.

Pray for Peace. Pray for the War Refugees.

Peace is possible.

Great Courage.  Great Change.

"Love your neighbor as yourself."  Jesus about 2,000 years ago.

Iran Nuclear Arms Agreement

September 2, 2015

Thank you President B. Obama, John Kerry and all the good and intelligent  people that

supported  this  pathway to peace.

If you can imagine peace--it looks something like this.

Randazz Hearns, 14 years old, unarmed, shot 7x by white police

Trenton, New Jersey

Mrs. S. Jackson  is   Randazz  Hearn's  Mother.  Mrs. S. Jackson is asking the FBI

to get involved.

Randazz Hearn's -- my prayers are with you.  This is yet another sad story.

Tell me what happened.

Were you,  and the police that shot you,  both tested for drugs?

My prayers are with you.

Julian Bonds, Civil Bights Activist -dies at age 75.

Julian Bonds - death at 75.


To the Family,  Friends,  and Nation--my deepest sympathy.

Your Name is respected for your good values, great mind, and all you have done for equal rights.

Thank You.

May your work live on.

"Jon Stewart Has Left The Building"

Jon,  Before you get too far PLEASE contact President  Obama and offer to hire in as the

Director in Chief/Along with  the Dr's of Nuclear Physics to explain to the uniformed public

How the Iran Nuclear Plan will work better than a war.

The people  (elected and un-elected)  have not only not read the plan but are strongly

opinionated --  without a clue of the contents,

I'm sure that even the bigoted/ simple could understand the Nuclear Plan if you would explain

it in your own inimitable way.


(I have friends from Iran--Hello to Dr. Kevin and his beautiful wife Shooshoo.)


P.S.  Jon --  Thank you for years of brilliant Comedy!

THE DONALD

THE PERCENTAGE OF RED=NECKS IN THE VOTING PUBLIC IS THE SAME

PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE THAT ARE SUPPORTING  THE DONALD.

"BLACK LIVES MATTER"

The camera proves what actually happened.

Samuel Dubose was pulled over by University of Cincinnati's  police--Ray Tensing,

for not having a front license plate.

Samuel Dubose is another unarmed black man -  dead. The white policeman has been charged

with murder.

Another sad story.

My prayers are with the family and friends of Samuel Dubose.

Being Kind is learned behavior.  Being mean= spirited is learned behavior.

We must become better educators.

Have you forgiven?

I asked my cousin, John Kevin , today if he had forgiven his Mother for treating him badly?

"Oh, ya,...a long time ago."

I asked him how he did it.  How did he forgive her?

While... You carry it around a long time..then you let it go.  Or

you wrap it in   a   bundle--  tie it up----put a bow on it---put it under your arm,

and carry it to Hell with you.

The Casual Observer - July 27, 2015

There should be 2 Presidential Candidate Debates:

One Debate for  Candidates with an I.Q.'s over 100  and another debate for those

Candidate's with an I.Q  under .




Regarding the tragic death of Sandra Bland.....

Were there finger prints on the trash bag used?

If not...just a guess - someone killed Sandra and used rubber gloves.

It is another  sad story.  My sincere sympathy to Sandra's family and friends.



The "Intellectual"  News Networks  should reduce the number of commercials

and the number of idiot- low- life type quests.

Sandra Bland -Tradgedy

Found dead in a Texas jail cell.

Murder or suicide?

Her crime - She changed lane without signaling.

She became an angry black woman because of mistreatment.

My deepest sympathy to her family and friends and this Country>

The Police  Force should be a reflection of the community's ratio of black/white.

"We shall Over Come.....Some Day. "

Muhamnad Yousef Abdulazeer - Murdured - 5, Injured 2 - 7/16/15 - Tenn., Chatanooga, USA

Abdulazeer (sp.?)  was a native of Kuwait.  (Killed)

What were the results of his drug/blood tests?   History of Drug use.

What Videos/Movies/Internet did he watch to become Radicalized?

In the last year traveled in Kuwait and Jordan.

Just an idea/ an old idea----"LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF."
  The New Testament

Non-Violent Entertainment would be a good Idea.

Under the "Freedom of speech"  The Common Sense choice of Non Violent Entertainment ........

Seems a better choice than violent/hateful "entertainment".

*"It's A Beginning..."

1.  Thank You President Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry and Other great Diplomats---

      for the All Time  Landmark Nuclear Plan Reached with Iran today!............   *


2.  A thousand rude, crude, and unrefined Political Hacks are chained to the bottom of the ocean  

     floor...   *

3.  A thousand Right Wing Nuts are chained to the bottom of the ocean....   *

How Many Debates Should The U.S. Presidential Candidates Have ???

Uncle Tom Smith  Asks, "How many cows tails does it take to reach the moon?"

Then answers,  "One---if it's long enough."

"Signed, Sealed, and Delivered" -- "Obamacare" --- SCOTUS

President Barack Obama--Victorious!  Intelligence and clear thinking win again!

DYLANN ROOF MURDERED NINE PEOPLE in Charleston, S.C. U.S.A.

What were the results of Dylann Roof's drug tests?

Previous Drug History!

What "HATE" movies, videos, and games, etc. did  Dylann Roof  corrupt his mind?

Prayers for the Families,  Friends, and Church  of the Victims.

"Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted."  Jesus.

Mackenzie Maison - May 6, 2010 -May 26, 2015, Port Huron, Michigan, USA

Andrew,  Mackenzie's Father  and Hilery Maison    Mackenzie's Step Mother have been charged with

Murder, Abuse and Neglect.

DRUGS.


I am so sad.

Pray for the Children.

David Letterman

Thank you.  You will be missed.  After 33 years as a loyal fan - you suggested checking into a Clinic

and having  a complete psychological work-up.  

After hearing my life story the Shrink said that I would

have never made it without you!  Thank you.   Best Wishes to You, Your Wife,  and Harry!

Audit

AUDIT


An audit cannot detect a cash kick-back.

New Jersey recently found Government  Officials that were arranging to receive Cash Kick-Backs

by sending in "Good Guys" that were willing to give a Cash Kick-Back to the Government Official.

 The Government Official agreed.   The Government  Officials went to Jail for Fraud.

There are six Mayors in Jail in New Jersey for Fraud.

Martese Johnson Honors UVA

Martese Johnson, Honor' s  Student - UVA, Black, Unarmed, Sober....

Assaulted by Police.  Johnson had to have ten stitches to his head.

Will Johnson and his Attorney Dan Watkins sue Police

 for Assault and Battery?

Time will tell.

Peaceful Protests followed.

Johnson, "We are one Community ."

The Casual Observer - 3/17/15

3/17/15


Ferguson Mo.  --  Jeff Williams arrested for shooting 2 police.

Another sad story.

Racism lives/  Peaceful demonstrations across the Country.

"We shall Over-come.....some day."




The sun is shining.

The River is teal -- no ice flows.

A Red Bird flew across my vision.



Loretta  Lynch =  God's speed!  God Bless!



May the luck of the Irish be with you!

Ferguson, MO

2 White Policemen Shot.  Anger over racism.  The Policemen are in serious condition.

The criminal has not been found--yet.

Police being fired and resigning---racism.

SADNESS.  ANGER.

Someone once told me that I was lucky---because I was Christian.

Tony Robinson- unarmed black teen shot and killed in Madison WI 3/9/15

Protests.  People peacefully chanting.  "Black lives matter."  "Hands up - Don't shoot."

Change is coming.  In Ferguson , Mo   the Police Chief and the City Manager resign after

after multiple proof of racism.  "We shall Over-come...." It's another sad and angry night/

"Be Ye Kind One to Another."  Jesus about 2,000+ years ago.

IF YOU HAVEN'T DONE YOUR HOME-WORK.....

"Sit down and shut up."

"CHECK." , PRESIDENT OBAMA - 3/3/15

The Casual Observer - 2/27/15

"This is a fine kettle of fish that you've got us into, Ollie."  to  The Speaker of the House.

When Criticized ---  Consider the source.

Regarding the goal  --  FOCUS!

Self Respect starts with forgiving yourself and then  forgiving others less worthy.

Love your neighbor as they- self/  unless they smoke.

Thanks  to all the good people that have done the kind and smart thing.

Solving Problems

What is the problem?

Reframe the problem.

A website designed for new ideas for solutions.

A 15 year old solved a problem of a major illness by   helping to put together a network of Doctors.

The problem was solved with the help of a 15 year old!

A 20 year old solved the problem of de-trashing the oceans.  (By following the currents)
Amazing!

Violence without a cause.  What is the problem?

What is a better solution?

Rudy G., Scott W., FOX

Please read my  Blog,   "declasse'".

declasse'

declasse' :    hack, mean, poor,  common, inferior, low grade,  second rate,  second class
                   

Example:  Term:  "They were  p_ssing  up a rope."

                               eg.  Some Republican  Congress ' criticism  of President Obama.

Nigeria, Africa

Nigerians,


Prayers.  Peace.  Sanity.  

What do the Terrorist want?

What can we do?

I can pray for you.

Dear God,  Help all the people that need you.

God is Love.  God answers prayers.

U.S. Agriculture Dep't.

1/13/15

U.S. Ag. Dep't. :

If you haven't done this already:

Needed-- on line-- information on ORGANIC  AG.

The Countries stopping illegal drugs-- as an export- would do well in organic crops.


I think that the chemicals that are put on Roses cause cancer;

Last night on PBS they reported that garlic water kill Aphids on Roses.

Better than Cancer causing chemicals.

In the mean time--prayers for Dick Schweihofer.

I think DDT was a contributing cause to my Dad's and Sister's Cancer.


"I pledge my head to clearer thinking.
My heart to greater loyalty,
 My hands to greater service,
 My health to better living--
for my club, my community,
and my Country."  and World.
4-H Pledge - as I remember it.

Attention Law-makers

I would like a law:


That all multiple residential buildings be NON-SMOKING!

More reasonable  rates for car Insurance.

More reasonable rates for car repair.  And an on line comparison.

Better laws  governing Senior Centers;  Food,  cleanliness,  pleasant/safe,  rates---On Line

Increase in Hourly rates.

Equality in hourly rates for women/men.

Paris, France

Paris, France


1/11/15 - A  National Day of mourning for the people killed in  the  terrorist  attacks.

A million people marched.

"Je Sues Charlie"  Freedom of speech was defended.

The  two brothers that murdered were raised in foster care;  than radicalised in Yemen.

These attacks were not  about religion.

I hope we can find a solution to this type of insanity.

Soon.

Ruth Bader Ginsberg

1/5/2015



Ruth Bader Ginsberg:



Good wishes for a speedy recovery!

Continued success.  God Bless.



Sincerely,  Respectfully,

Janet Blanck