"O for a thousand tongues to sing my great
Redeemer's praise!"
Hymn writer Henry Francis Lyte (1793-1847) was
born in Scotland and educated at Trinity College, Dublin. Lyte entered the
ministry of the
Because of his constant sickness and his
understanding of God's peace, Lyte's hymns were written out of deep
spiritual experience. This is
"Pleasant are Thy Courts Above,"
"Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven," and "Jesus,
I My Cross Have Taken." His personal trials only increased his faith in the
unfailing
The Psalm ends - 19-22 - with assurance. God
has established His throne in heaven and His kingdom rules over all.
Those who dwell in heaven and
Peter Buehler, who helped lead John and Charles
Wesley to experience conversions, once said, "If I had a thousand tongues,
I'd praise Christ
Have a good week. If you are suffering from
sickness or depression I pray that Psalm 103 will be a comfort and blessing
to you as it has been
Pastor Ron.
Optional Bible reading: Psalm 103
This is one of a series of weekly messages of
encouragement, now in its twenty-fifth year, originating from Gympie, Fraser
Coast, Queensland,
Pastor Ron Clarke OAM
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