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Post by clansmanchris on Jan 1, 2009 4:05:33 GMT -5
Further to my last, somewhat sombre, message may I wish one and all a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. As the "credit crunch" kicks in across the world - thus causing many of us to become anxious and question the LORD's judgement or presence amidst the growing calamity - I pray that each of us will find and feel the presence of the LORD in our lives, and through His intervention and mercy discover and keep lasting peace in our hearts and minds.On this New Year's Day, one is reminded of the words of the Baptist hymn-writer William Gadsby, when he wrote:- Great God, to thee we come, And solemnly confess, Our hearts are prone to roam From paths of righteousness; We view the year already past, And our great cause to be abashed.
Thy sovereign love and care Thus far have brought us on, 'Midst sins, and woes, and fear, Thy goodness is made known. That grace must needs be rich and free, Which saves such worthless worms as we.
We now begin the year, Dependent on thy grace; May we possess thy fear, And often see thy face; LORD, make us daily live by faith, Triumphant over sin and death.
Review thy work within, And make us watch and pray; Subdue each hateful sin, And guide us in thy way: In Jesus may we live and rest, And sweetly lean upon His breast. With love and best wishes always CHRISTOPHER LUKE (aka CLANSMANCHRIS), xxxx.
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