My day came to an end with a song lingering in my thoughts that was from 1998. The words seem to fit what I see in the news and the message is as true today as it was 1000 years ago, or 4 days ago. In these days of confused situations In these nights…
Category: Music
Dear Refuge of My Weary Soul
1 Dear Refuge of my weary soul, on Thee, when sorrows rise, on Thee, when waves of trouble roll, my fainting hope relies. 2 But oh! When gloomy doubts prevail, I fear to call Thee mine; the springs of comfort seem to fail, and all my hopes decline. Yet gracious God, where shall I flee?…
Only A Holy God
Yesterday I was up early enough to get ready for church and have time to watch the live stream from Parkside Church’s first service. One of the songs they sang was “Only A Holy God”. I have been singing it all day yesterday and woke up this morning with it in my mind. Here are…
Whate’re My God Ordains Is Right
This hymn has been a powerful influence for me in applying the sovereignty of God. I have read the story behind its writing. It is said to be the favorite hymn of King Frederick William III of Prussia and was used by Johann Sebastian Bach in several different cantatas. It is in both Catholic and…