A random journal/blog/diary with poems and lyrics, many about NAMES - my name, your name, and other names. Also, a diary of journeys we go on in our thoughts, actions, deeds, and beliefs. The genre 'Random' fits this work perfectly.
The idea for sha...
I saw an ancient hymn shared on Facebook by a close friend -
This is very relevant with two hurricanes, currently hungry and loose - Florence and Olivia. One is pounding the East Coast of the US and the other, Hawaii.
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The hymn, about the storms in life, is written in what I would call, 'Shakespearian' language and I find it both haunting and beautiful. Like "The quality of mercy is not strained..." this hymn will stay with those who read it several times. And to sing it, affects the soul in a deep way.
GOD MOVES IN A MYSTERIOUS WAY
by William Cowper - 1731-1800
God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform; He plants His footsteps in the sea And rides upon the storm.
Deep in unfathomable mines Of never failing skill He treasures up His bright designs And works His sovereign will.
Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take; The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy and shall break In blessings on your head.
Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust Him for His grace; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face.
His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding every hour; The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flower.
Blind unbelief is sure to err And scan His work in vain; God is His own interpreter, And He will make it plain.
"He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still." Psalms 107:29 KJV
"And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm." Mark 4:39 KJV
"Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but an encouraging word makes it glad. [Ps. 50:4; Prov. 15:13.]" Proverbs 12:25 AMPC
