No Sweeter Answer

A few favourite verses from Ps.40! 

4-5 Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, 

and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.

Many, O LORD, my God, are Thy wonderful works which Thou hast done,

and Thy thoughts which are to usward:

they cannot be reckoned up in order unto Thee;

if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.

9...Thou knowest, LORD

11 Withhold not Thou Thy tender mercies from me, O LORD;

let Thy loving kindness and Thy truth continually preserve me...

16 Let all those that seek Thee rejoice and be glad

let such as love thy salvation say continually

 'The Lord be magnified'. 

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Some sorrows, such as the loss of a loved one, are easily visible.

Others 'only Thou knowest, LORD'

Below photos are from the previously mentioned book-

Making the Most of Life by J.R. Miller

Here a few excerpts from the chapter The Interpretation of Sorrow

Enough to know 'Thou knowest, Lord'

No sweeter answer transcends this;

Though oft love wields grief's rending sword

Still peace past understanding IS

Sorrow would seem a futile lot

No comfort could my heart afford

Without God's truth to cheer my thought

Enough to know, 'Thou knowest, Lord'

So many Lord, outside Thy fold

Unwilling to repent, believe

But prayer doth not slip through Thy hold

You comfort even while I grieve

The benediction of love's cross

Through faith's refining tears outpoured 

Ministers through the pain of loss 

 Joy's gain in this; 'Thou knowest, LORD'

Until the crown of life is won

Until Thou hast Thy last test tried

Help me reply 'Thy will be done'

And 'may the Lord be magnified'

Janet Martin

Lord Jesus, You Shall Be My Song