… and I can’t get it out of my head and heart.
This beautiful hymn I’d never heard of was requested as the top choice, I couldn’t find it so a painting was commissioned for the number two choice. I had to know why this hymn was a top pick, so the search began and continues. I’ll keep searching to find it and several few elusive “first choices” …just haven't found them …YET.
Donations of music is accepted and appreciated.
The Foto Sisters sing a beautiful rendition that’s become a new favorite.
A poem by the Rev John Ryland (1753–1825) to encourage us...
SOVEREIGN RULER OF THE SKIES
Sovereign Ruler of the skies! Ever gracious, ever wise!
All my times are in your hand, All events at your command.
His decree, who formed the earth, Fixed my first and second birth; Parents, place of birth, and time— All appointed were by him.
He that formed me in the womb, Guides my footsteps to the tomb; All my times shall ever be Ordered by his wise decree.
Times of sickness, times of health; Times of poverty and wealth; Times of trial and of grief;
Times of triumph and relief.
Times the tempter’s power to prove; Times to taste a Saviour’s love:
All must come, and last, and end, As shall please my heavenly Friend.
Plagues and deaths around me fly Till he bids, I cannot die:
Not a single arrow hits
Till the God of love permits.
O Most Gracious, Wise, and Just, In your hands my life I trust: Have I something dearer still?
I resign it to your will.
May I always own your hand, Still to the surrender stand; Know that you are God alone, I and mine are all your own.
You at all times I will bless; Having you, I all possess;
What in truth a loss can be Since you will not part from me?
nwiist@outlook.com
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