I know now, God, why you utter no answer. You Yourself are the answer. Before your face questions die away. What other answer would suffice?
(from Till We Have Faces) CS Lewis
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Monday, May 19, 2008
The blessings of hymns
I came across this old hymn while boxing old books and hymnals last year as I was packing my up my classroom from Siloam. It is indeed a beautiful hymn of comfort and praise.
Immortal Honours
by William Gadsby
Immortal honours rest on Jesus’ head,My God, my Portion, and my Living Bread.In Him I live, upon Him cast my care.He saves from death, destruction, and despair.
He is my Refuge in each deep distress,The Lord my Strength and glorious Righteousness.Through floods and flames He leads me safely on,And daily makes His sovereign goodness known.
My every need He richly will supply,Nor will His mercy ever let me die.In Him there dwells a treasure all divine,And matchless grace has made that treasure mine.
O that my soul could love and praise Him more,His beauties trace, His majesty adore,Live near His heart, upon His bosom lean,Obey His voice, and all His will esteem!
Immortal Honours
by William Gadsby
Immortal honours rest on Jesus’ head,My God, my Portion, and my Living Bread.In Him I live, upon Him cast my care.He saves from death, destruction, and despair.
He is my Refuge in each deep distress,The Lord my Strength and glorious Righteousness.Through floods and flames He leads me safely on,And daily makes His sovereign goodness known.
My every need He richly will supply,Nor will His mercy ever let me die.In Him there dwells a treasure all divine,And matchless grace has made that treasure mine.
O that my soul could love and praise Him more,His beauties trace, His majesty adore,Live near His heart, upon His bosom lean,Obey His voice, and all His will esteem!
Friday, May 9, 2008
Shadowlands
CS Lewis believed that in this world we are in “shadowlands” real substance is only found in heaven.
That is what the New Testament also teaches. As Paul writes in his letter to the Colossians (2:17)
"These things are a mere shadow of what is to come; but the substance belongs to Christ".
"We do not lose heart-even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed every day. This slight momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory…"
II Corinthians 4:16-18
We are waiting for the morning.
That is what the New Testament also teaches. As Paul writes in his letter to the Colossians (2:17)
"These things are a mere shadow of what is to come; but the substance belongs to Christ".
"We do not lose heart-even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed every day. This slight momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory…"
II Corinthians 4:16-18
We are waiting for the morning.
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