When I survey the wondrous crossToday I read an article “Mercifully Forsaken” by Mark Galli. He makes the point that “There is a reason Good Friday is called good, and why we can be thankful when God forsakes us.”
On which the Prince of glory died,
My richest gain I count but loss,
And pour contempt on all my pride.
Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,
Save in the death of Christ my God!
All the vain things that charm me most,
I sacrifice them to His blood.
See from His head, His hands, His feet,
Sorrow and love flow mingled down!
Did e'er such love and sorrow meet,
Or thorns compose so rich a crown?
Were the whole realm of nature mine,
That were a present far too small;
Love so amazing, so divine,
Demands my soul, my life, my all.
April 22, 2011
WHEN I SURVEY
On this day we remember the suffering and death of Jesus on the Cross for our sins, mine and yours. I believe with many others that the greatest hymn ever written is “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross.” Isaac Watts wrote the words in 1707 and Lowell Mason the music in 1824.
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Hey Phill,
On this Good Friday, Kathy and I have much to be thankful for. We are thankful for grace, mercy and healing from our Lord. We are thankful for wonderful friends like you and Sissy. Your friendship has blessed us in so many ways over the years. Last summer's gift will never be forgotten. So on this Good Friday, we give thanks to the Lord for all of our blessings and for our friendship with you and Sissy. We are also giving thanks for the coming Summer of healing.
God bless
Jimmy Hulsey
Hey Phill,
On this Good Friday, Kathy and I have much to be thankful for. We are thankful for grace, mercy and healing from our Lord. We are thankful for wonderful friends like you and Sissy. Your friendship has blessed us in so many ways over the years. Last summer's gift will never be forgotten. So on this Good Friday, we give thanks to the Lord for all of our blessings and for our friendship with you and Sissy. We are also giving thanks for the coming Summer of healing.
God bless
Jimmy Hulsey
Hey Phill,
That's so awesome blog and experience of ur life... Really very +ve... Feel more confident that i also can be happy and can achieve more rather than being sad for lost of life.Nice pics. Good to see that u have time for ur family also...
Thanks Friend...
God bless you...
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