“In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.” Jeremiah 23:6 – John Newton, Olney Hymns, #67 (1855 printing by Nelson and Sons, New York, page 82; found on Google Books). My God, how perfect are thy ways!…
Category: Hymns and Poems
Encouraging Scriptures, Thoughts, & More
Hymn/Poem: Count Your Many Blessings
Rev. J Oatman, Jr. (Copyright 1897 E.O. Excell). Words taken from Great Revival Hymns for the Church, Sunday School and Evangelistic Services, edited and compiled by Homer Rodeheaver and B.D. Ackley (Chicago: Rodeheaver Co., 1911), no. 92; available on Google Books. Listen to the hymn and learn more on NetHymnal. When upon life’s billows you…
Hymn/Poem: O Lord, Thy Perfect Word
Father of mercies! in thy word, What endless glory shines! For ever be thy name adored, For these celestial lines.
I’m a sinner saved by grace through Jesus Christ. I’m also a writer—I’ve been writing ever since I could hold a pen. I…