But for a Moment This

Faith; the contentment/confidence of hope without proof.

Of questions without answers.

Amy Lambert - I Cannot Find The Way Alone

 

2 Cor.4: 16-18

Therefore we do not lose heart. 

Even though our outward man is perishing, 

yet the inward man is being renewed day by day.

  17For our light affliction, which is but for a moment,

 is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory,

  18while we do not look at the things which are seen, 

but at the things which are not seen. 

For the things which are seen are temporary, 

but the things which are not seen are eternal.

But for a moment this;

The troubles of this world

The sorrow of so much amiss

Of tears, like seas unfurled

Where some treat sin's discourse 

As if a trivial thing

Living without fear or remorse

That repentance would bring

Where disobedience

To God's holy commands 

Runs bold while mercy's providence

Replenishes the lands

 

And His unfailing love

(though oftentimes mistook)

Restores the soul; a picture of

Elijah at the brook 

While waves of sorrow roll

As graves collect our dust

But for a moment this, my soul

Faith's thoroughfare of trust

Enough to cry, 'Behold

A cloud, but hand-span wide!'

Assured, as in the days of old

Thou, Lord God, wilt provide

Janet Martin

The Lord your God is with you,

 the Mighty Warrior who saves.

 Zephaniah 3:17

Be Still My Soul - Eclipse 6