Superb, and Sympathetic

By Rhiannonw

Sun, 18 Jun 2017
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[Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series]

We praise the God transcendent
who dwells beyond, so high
above the stars, resplendent,
but notices a sigh.
    In every place his greatness
    with awe and praise proclaim;
    tell always that his goodness,
    delights to save from shame.

He cares for those lost, helpless,
who feel their desperate need,
hungry for grace, and fruitless,
those longing to be freed.

This could not be invented
– One infinitely great
who’s willing and committed
to be compassionate.

He must be disappointed
at folly, mess and sin,
and yet Christ was anointed
redemption full to bring.
    We serve our saving Saviour,
    we worship him who served,
    we’ll soon be where for ever
    contentment full’s reserved.            

Tune: 76 76 D eg Morning Light (tune of ‘Stand up, Stand up for Jesus’)

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Submitted by hedgehog1 on

Good morning Rhiannon,

On this Fathering Sunday its a pleasure to read such an inspiring hymn.

Edward (hedgehog1)

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Edward. This was based on such a helpful opening up of Psalm 113 in our chapel last Sunday.

Yes, with all the strengths and failings of human fathers, its good to realise the perfection of a heavenly constant Father, strong, but compassionate and loving, isn't it? Rhiannon

 

Submitted by hedgehog1 on

Good afternoon Rhiannon,

You are so right in your assessment of some, but, not all modern fathers, and yes our heavenly father is all that you write.

Edward (hedgehog1)

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Rhiannon

Another good way of spreading the gospel. I enjoy reading the psalms very much.

Jean

Jean Day

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Jean.

I was really struck by the fact that human ideas tend to imagine a great supernatural Being who is remote and uncaring of human need, or an understanding one who is rather weak, rather than daring to combine, as reality is, compassion, help and greatness. Rhiannon