I was recently reminded of this beautiful hymn. Knowing the background of Joseph Scriven's life makes it even more meaningful. Joseph had the great sorrow of losing two fiances. The first drowned on the night before their marriage, and the second fell ill and died shortly before the wedding. Knowing a hymnwriter's story always makes …
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Teach Me Thy Way, O Lord
Yesterday was one of those days when I just could not get rid of my anxiety - not praying, not trying to breathe slowly, nothing. Finally I went to the piano. Even there the songs just weren't touching me. I kept half-heartedly playing various hymns hoping against home that one of them would touch the …
My Plea
This song, My Plea, has become a favourite of mine. The words have so much meaning and the tune is gorgeous. There is nothing, absolutely nothing, on which we can base entrance into Heaven except Jesus and what He has done for us. We have no great deeds to recommend us to God. The Bible …
Intentional Simplicity 