Certainties for a New Year

By Rhiannonw

Sun, 09 Jan 2022
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[Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series]

There is a God who ever lives,
and we have known the help he gives:
a Shelter, Rock who hears our prayer –
we can pray, must pray everywhere.

He knows our longings to be where
He is – He's with us now, then there
in heaven, to ever sing His praise:
we’ve vowed to serve Him all our days.

His Spirit fills our hearts with joy –
deep, sure whatever comes our way;
in Christ we draw from wells of peace
and joy that will not, cannot cease.

Though troubled, hurt, awhile in pain,
the joy in Him will still remain,
and knows that one day soon will come
the fullness of this joy begun.

Tune: LM

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Comments

Submitted by Nolan on

Lovely words Rhiannon! Very well written this is a lot of work. "Two men look through the same bars, one sees the mud, the other the stars". Can you now attend church again, as before Covid?

Have wonderful day! Nolan &

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks. Glad you think well of the words. Yes, we can attend church, though the rules have again been tightened up a bit. Have to wear masks, but are allowed to remove them for singing, or refreshments!

The time churches couldn't open at all was quite a while ago, and some disagreement over whether that was unwise, and the needs of lonely people in particular. Not all can use the internet either. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

Attending church and that would be great but it's out of the question. Times hard friends few tell me about it, it does feel alone you get used to it. No job either. So what's the difference? Keep up the good work Rhiannon I always find it encouraging. And I do have my friends on ABC tales. Thank heavens for each one.

As in the Bible, sunday school singing, “Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice!”

“His Spirit fills our hearts with joy” – “we can pray, must pray everywhere” but your last verse I like best. I think you're gifted.

Heartbreak Hotel. Tom

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Sorry things are so tough for you, Tom. And not getting to church can be especially isolating, though I have not been able to much in the last year or so because of health problems, as well as lockdown issues. Are you able to use a computer to access internet services at all?  Not the same but can get some useful ministry and see people worshipping, and join in singing! We were able to join in on zoom, which was good.

If you wanted links to some online useful services, I could send you that.

Meanwhile, at least you're conscious of the Good Shepherd close and listening. Thank you for your appreciation.

Rhiannon.

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

I have limited internet access but thanks Rhiannon. However there is a variety of religious programs on the radio and of different Christian churches, you don't always agree but I think that is a good thing.

It's not that bad really! Tom

 

Submitted by Nolan on

We did a poem of TS Elliot in high school, the phrase "certain certainties" got stuck in my mind. It is about workers class in London the poem was "Preludes" I think.

Rainy here overcast, we are having a lot of rain we're not complaining!

This is the day the Lord has made! Nolan :-)

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Hi, good morning! 'Certain certainties' is a good phrase for God's promises!
I don't know that poem, but could look it up sometime.

This is the beginning of our Sunday, so hope to post a new hymn in a few minutes. Must pray for the preachers explaining his Word this day!

We've been having some very cold clear weather this last week. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Nolan on

Good! First thing on a Sunday! &