Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month." The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for reposeI will not I will not desert to its foesThat soul though all hell should endeavor to shakeI'll never no never no never forsake In Latin the words are recorded as "Et tu, Brute?" Translated into English it says, "You too, Brutus?" So are thought to be the fi...
Keep ReadingEvery Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month." When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lieMy grace all-sufficient shall be thy supplyThe flames shall not hurt thee I only designThy dross to consume and thy gold to refine "You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good" (Genesis 50:20). With these words Joseph explains his worldview and h...
Keep ReadingEvery Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month." Fear not I am with thee O be not dismayedFor I am thy God I will still give thee aidI'll strengthen thee help thee and cause thee to standUpheld by My gracious omnipotent hand "But for the grace of God there goes John Bradford." So wrote the English Reformer John Bradford who coined the familiar idiom...
Keep ReadingEvery Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month." How firm a foundation ye saints of the LordIs laid for your faith in His excellent wordWhat more can He say than to you He hath saidTo you who for refuge to Jesus have fled Attributed to an author modestly identified as "K," How Firm a Foundation first was simply named "Scripture Promises." And such a...
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