Former Slave Trader & Slave Boat Captain Turned Anglican Clergyman, Abolitionist & Composer John Newton (e.g. Amazing Grace) Turns 300 Today, 7/24/25!
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Daisy2
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"Safely Through Another Week"
Safely through another week
God has brought us on our way;
Let us now a blessing seek,
Waiting in His courts today;
Day of all the week the best,
Emblem of eternal rest:
Day of all the week the best,
Emblem of eternal rest.
While we seek supplies of grace,
Through the dear Redeemer’s name;
Show Thy reconciling face,
Take away our sin and shame.
From our worldly cares set free,
May we rest this day in Thee:
From our worldly cares set free,
May we rest this day in Thee.
Here we come, Thy name to praise,
Let us feel Thy presence near;
May Thy glory meet our eyes,
While we in Thy house appear:
Here afford us, Lord, a taste
Of our everlasting feast:
Here afford us, Lord, a taste
Of our everlasting feast.
May Thy Gospel’s joyful sound
Conquer sinners, comfort saints;
Make the fruits of grace abound,
Bring relief for all complaints:
Thus may all our Sabbaths prove,
Till we join the Church above:
Thus may all our Sabbaths prove,
Till we join the Church above.
Safely through another week
God has brought us on our way;
Let us now a blessing seek,
Waiting in His courts today;
Day of all the week the best,
Emblem of eternal rest:
Day of all the week the best,
Emblem of eternal rest.
While we seek supplies of grace,
Through the dear Redeemer’s name;
Show Thy reconciling face,
Take away our sin and shame.
From our worldly cares set free,
May we rest this day in Thee:
From our worldly cares set free,
May we rest this day in Thee.
Here we come, Thy name to praise,
Let us feel Thy presence near;
May Thy glory meet our eyes,
While we in Thy house appear:
Here afford us, Lord, a taste
Of our everlasting feast:
Here afford us, Lord, a taste
Of our everlasting feast.
May Thy Gospel’s joyful sound
Conquer sinners, comfort saints;
Make the fruits of grace abound,
Bring relief for all complaints:
Thus may all our Sabbaths prove,
Till we join the Church above:
Thus may all our Sabbaths prove,
Till we join the Church above.
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Daisy2
Guest
Begone, Unbelief, My Saviour Is Near
Begone, unbelief, my Saviour is near,
And for my relief will surely appear;
By prayers and petitions I earnest[ly] implore,
O help me, sweet Jesus, my faith to restore.
Believe on the promise, believe and adore,
Exult in the presence of Christ evermore;
The blood and the cross, with these I am blest,
And by them I know I am perfectly dressed.
Though waves and clouds may go o’er the deep,
And storms of affliction my spirit may sweep,
Though dark be my pathway and thorny my road,
I lean on my saviour, and trust in his word.
Oh, to be made perfectly whole!
Come, Lord, and subdue this doubting soul;
Bid my fears depart and my sorrows cease,
Fill me with joy, and my heart with peace.
Begone, unbelief, my Saviour is near,
And for my relief will surely appear;
By prayers and petitions I earnest[ly] implore,
O help me, sweet Jesus, my faith to restore.
Believe on the promise, believe and adore,
Exult in the presence of Christ evermore;
The blood and the cross, with these I am blest,
And by them I know I am perfectly dressed.
Though waves and clouds may go o’er the deep,
And storms of affliction my spirit may sweep,
Though dark be my pathway and thorny my road,
I lean on my saviour, and trust in his word.
Oh, to be made perfectly whole!
Come, Lord, and subdue this doubting soul;
Bid my fears depart and my sorrows cease,
Fill me with joy, and my heart with peace.
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Daisy2
Guest
The Duty and Reward of Praise
Awake, my soul! to praise thy God,
Who reigns enthroned above,
Whose smile makes all creation shine,
Whose grace is all my love.
Though frail and weak, yet here I raise
This humble song of praise;
For mercy still my steps attend,
And there is hope in days.
Oh, that my heart might daily prove
More thankful to my King,
And from His goodness find my joy,
And to His glory sing.
Awake, my soul! to praise thy God,
Who reigns enthroned above,
Whose smile makes all creation shine,
Whose grace is all my love.
Though frail and weak, yet here I raise
This humble song of praise;
For mercy still my steps attend,
And there is hope in days.
Oh, that my heart might daily prove
More thankful to my King,
And from His goodness find my joy,
And to His glory sing.
Ah yes, the Judy Collins version. I've still got the album (vinyl) that was recorded on.
Amazing Grace
Here is some of what U2's Bono had to say not long ago, his personal take on God's amazing grace, that is
The thing that keeps me on my knees is the difference between Grace and Karma.
You see, at the center of all religions is the idea of Karma. You know, what you put out comes back to you; an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, or in physics - in physical laws - every action is met by an equal or an opposite one.
It's clear to me that Karma is at the very heart of the universe. I'm absolutely sure of it.
And yet, along comes this idea called Grace to upend all of that 'as you reap, so you will sow' stuff. Love interrupts, if you like, the consequences of your actions, which in my case is very good news indeed, because I've done a lot of stupid stuff."
~Bono
~Deuteronomy
Horatio Gates Spafford (1828–1888) was an American lawyer, businessman, and hymn writer, best known for penning "It Is Well with My Soul." Born in Troy, New York, he later moved to Chicago, where he established a successful legal practice and invested in real estate. Spafford was a devout Presbyterian and a supporter of evangelical causes, including the work of preacher Dwight L. Moody. His life was marked by profound tragedy, which inspired his famous hymn. In 1871, the Great Chicago Fire destroyed much of his real estate investments, causing significant financial loss. In 1873, he planned a family trip to Europe, but stayed behind in Chicago for business while his wife, Anna, and their four daughters sailed ahead. Their ship, the SS Ville du Havre, collided with another vessel and sank, killing all four daughters. Anna survived and sent Spafford a telegram with the words, "Saved alone." While sailing to join his grieving wife, Spafford wrote the hymn’s lyrics, reportedly inspired as he passed near the site of the shipwreck. Later, Spafford and his wife had three more children, though one died in infancy. In the 1880s, they moved to Jerusalem, where they founded the American Colony, a religious community focused on charitable work. The colony, initially controversial, became known for its humanitarian efforts, especially during times of hardship in the region. Spafford died in Jerusalem in 1888 of malaria and was buried there. His hymn, set to music by Philip Bliss, reflects his faith and resilience in the face of personal tragedy, drawing from his deep Christian beliefs.
Then WW1 broke out....then WW2.
Then WW1 broke out....then WW2.