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Gentle Reader,
Doing this on time for a change. Many thanks to the lovely Kate. Tonight we write: because.
Go.
Because life is hard. Because sorrows come.
Because we need reminding.
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
Joseph M. Scriven
What a friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer!
Oh, what peace we often forfeit,
Oh, what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer!
Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged—
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful,
Who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness;
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Are we weak and heavy-laden,
Cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge—
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In His arms He’ll take and shield thee,
Thou wilt find a solace there.
Blessed Savior, Thou hast promised
Thou wilt all our burdens bear;
May we ever, Lord, be bringing
All to Thee in earnest prayer.
Soon in glory bright, unclouded,
There will be no need for prayer—
Rapture, praise, and endless worship
Will be our sweet portion there.
Stop.
Hi Sweet Marie … don’t you love it that it’s the old hymns that come to us in the deepest recesses of night. Their words ring true, give us comfort.
Singing with you …
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Amen, Linda!
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Our reasons for writing are many but love that God is behind all the reasons and provides words-our words-our stories to share with all. Good to see you, Marie! Have a blessed Friday!
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Thanks, dear. I hope you have a blessed day tomorrow, too!
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Hi Marie – Love that you shared an old song. Actually you are the 2nd post I read in which the prompt brought an old song to memory. What a blessing to read the varied ways one word can speak to us. Be blessed today because you are His!
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I love how God speaks to us so differently and yet we all arrive at the same conclusion. Blessings!
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One of my favorite songs! Love it!
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Me too, Elizabeth!
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Oh, I love the old hymns!! Thank you for reminding me of this gem. There is truth, and so much hope in those words. 🙂
Peggy
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Amen, Peggy!
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