Fanny J. Crosby - the tribute begins

This Friday, our sweet daughter will give her 10th oral presentation for Classical Conversations. Her topic is Fanny J. Crosby, the Queen of Gospel Songs. We knew that she wrote many hymns and that she was blind. As we began to study her life, we were so encouraged by "how she lived her life." 

In spite of life circumstances, she learned and lived Romans 8:37, "Yet in all these things, we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us." Today we are beneficiaries of her life, her Lord and her legacy.

Time doesn't permit to share at length the wonderful insights from this blessed saint. For my purpose this morning, please allow me to share one of her quotes. 

"God will answer you prayers 

better than you think. 

Of course, one will not always 

get exactly 

what he has asked for....

We all have sorrows and disappointments, 

but one must never forget that, 

if commended to God, 

they will issue in good....

His own solution is far better than any we could conceive." 

Fanny J. Crosby

Psalm 94

The LORD Implored to Avenge His People.

O LORD, God of vengeance,

God of vengeance, shine forth! 

Rise up, O Judge of the earth,

Render recompense to the proud. 

How long shall the wicked, O LORD,

How long shall the wicked exult? 

They pour forth words, they speak arrogantly; 

All who do wickedness vaunt themselves.

 

They crush Your people, O LORD,

And afflict Your heritage. 

They slay the widow and the stranger

And murder the orphans. 

They have said, "The LORD does not see,

Nor does the God of Jacob pay heed." 

Pay heed, you senseless among the people;

And when will you understand, stupid ones? 

He who planted the ear, does He not hear?

He who formed the eye, does He not see? 

He who chastens the nations, will He not rebuke,

Even He who teaches man knowledge? 

The LORD knows the thoughts of man,

That they are a mere breath. 

Blessed is the man whom You chasten, O LORD,

And whom You teach out of Your law; 

That You may grant him relief from the days of adversity,

Until a pit is dug for the wicked. 

For the LORD will not abandon His people,

Nor will He forsake His inheritance. 

For judgment will again be righteous,

And all the upright in heart will follow it. 

Who will stand up for me against evildoers?

Who will take his stand for me against those who do wickedness? 

If the LORD had not been my help,

My soul would soon have dwelt in the abode of silence. 

If I should say, "My foot has slipped,"

Your lovingkindness, O LORD, will hold me up. 

When my anxious thoughts multiply within me,

Your consolations delight my soul. 

Can a throne of destruction be allied with You,

One which devises mischief by decree? 

They band themselves together against the life of the righteous

And condemn the innocent to death. 

But the LORD has been my stronghold,

And my God the rock of my refuge. 

He has brought back their wickedness upon them

And will destroy them in their evil;

The LORD our God will destroy them.

Psalm 94 (NASB 1995)

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Fearfully & Wonderfully Made

Come What May Coming to DVD!

The Advent Film Group produced 

the movie, "Come What May." 

It is a must-see movie. 

Now it's coming out on DVD on March 17th. 

Click here to view the trailer 

of this poignant video. 

Then click here to see more information 

about this most timely movie for 

today's culture.

Finally, click here for an excellent article

about responding to politicians 

as to "when life begins."

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Pondering Purity

For God has not called us for impurity, 

but in holiness.

Therefore whoever disregards this,

disregards not man but God,

who gives his Holy Spirit to you.

1 Thessalonians 4:7-8 (ESV)

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