Sometimes to move forward, you have look back. That’s my thought for the day. Why? Well, I’ve been listening to a lot of old music, especially hymns. The same songs that I took so much pleasure in putting down when I was both younger (in age, and in terms of my faith) I now find peace and comfort in.
These songs are so powerful. They reflect the writers struggles with their own personal faith.
Two of my favourites are “Calvary”, which was written by William R Newell somewhen between 1868 and 1956, and “Take my life and let it be” which was written in 1874 by Frances R. Havergal.
The further I go deeper with God I realise that we can’t forget our forefathers. The pioneers who paved the way for the 21st century Church.
I’ll leave you with the second verse of “Take my life”.
Take my voice, and let me sing always, only, for my King, Take my lips, and let them be filled from messages from Thee, Take my silver and my gold; not a mite would I withhold.
Take my intellect, and use every power as Thou shalt choose.
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