Right now the future looks foreboding
in spite of all that
is being done to keep things rolling!
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace.
In the
world you will have tribulation.
But take heart; I have overcome the
world.”
John 16:33
But in spite of it…
Mercy still lights the wick
Hung high above earth’s globe
Though fear cuts to the quick
Faith grasps the Healer’s robe
Though hurt and heartache sear
Hope hoists its hallowed flare
The Comforter is here
He speaks to us in prayer
Where holy fear seems lost
Or sadly comatose
Love does not count the cost
But holds His darlings close
Amidst the shattered dreams
And in the darkest hour
Through broken fissures streams
His glory and His power
His strength sustains the loss
Not to shoulder despair
And failure’s albatross
But full surrender’s dare
Where human nature doubts
Humility beholds
The little seed that spouts
With what God’s grace unfolds
Awake, awake, He cries
Where dead conscience applauds
Deceit, corruption, lies
And worships other gods
As His heart bleeds and breaks
As His tears are unfurled
He will let
what it takes
To wake a slumbering world
In spite of hate and scorn
His promises still stand
His mercy lights the morn
His rains water the land
His goodness still prevails
Salvation is still free
Through That which never fails
His love for you and me
© Janet Martin
time to re-share a favorite hymn
in loving memory of Kenny Rogers who passed away on Saturday.
Babies are born and people still die
no matter what else is happening
We mourn
We rejoice!
these are the climaxes of love!
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