This morning I woke to another old hymn I never tire of hearing. This is a hymn that dates back to at least 1787 when it was first published. This hymn provides so much comfort in knowing that no matter how difficult times are or can be, our Lord provides a solid foundation of comfort. "How Firm A Foundation" is a hymn that has been a favorite of our military for probably as long as we've had a military. It seems to always be played when I watch a funeral procession of a political leader. I love reading the words.
"How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in His excellent word! What more can He say than to you He hath said— To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?
Fear not, I am with thee, oh, be not dismayed, For I am thy God, and will still give thee aid; I’ll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand, Upheld by My gracious, omnipotent hand.
When through the deep waters I call thee to go, The rivers of sorrow shall not overflow; For I will be with thee thy trouble to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, My grace, all-sufficient, shall be thy supply; The flame shall not harm thee; I only design Thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine.
The soul that on Jesus doth lean for repose, I will not, I will not, desert to his foes; That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, I’ll never, no never, no never forsake.”
I pray you will have a great Wednesday!
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