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-
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
