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Category Archives: Last Things
On a passing
David Oestreich has passed away. It may be true that “They die young whom the gods love”–but he was too good a poet to die young. Here is my favorite poem of his, originally published on religiousaffections.org. The Hypostatic Union … Continue reading
The Silent Stars are Strong
“Thy kingdom come!” on bended knee The passing ages pray; And faithful souls have yearned to see On earth that kingdom’s day. But the slow watches of the night Not less to God belong; And for the everlasting right The … Continue reading
Remembrance Day
The souls of the just are in the hand of God. and no torment will touch them. In the eyes of the unwise they seemed to die; but they are in perfect peace. ~ Wisdom 3:1-3
Jesus Shall Reign
If you asked me for a shortlist of my favorite hymns, “Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun” would be somewhere near the top. And I wouldn’t be alone—this hymn is one of the most well-known and well-loved songs in Evangelical … Continue reading
Posted in Baptist, Hymns, Last Things, Methodist, Presbyterian, Psalms
Tagged Christianity, Hymns, Isaac Watts, Poetry
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They seek a country
Give us no kingdom but your own, Give us no king but you alone; Give us the eyes to see your face, Give us the hearts to heed your grace; Give us the promised land. ~ Josh Bauder, Abraham (2014)
Posted in Current Events, Last Things
Tagged Abraham, America, Independence Day, July 4, pilgrims and strangers
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The Day of the Lord
The day of the Lord is at hand, at hand; Its storms roll up the sky; The nations sleep starving on heaps of gold; All dreamers toss and sigh; The night is darkest before the morn; When the pain is … Continue reading
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The Middle Room 