“Finding hope in adversity is one of the themes of Christmas. Jesus was born into a world full of fear. The angels came to frightened shepherds with hope in their voices: ‘Fear not’, they urged, ‘we bring you tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is ...
Blessedness of forgiveness and of trust in God. - A Psalm of David. Maschil. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered.
Bring me out of my distresses!18 Look on my affliction and my pain,And forgive all my sins.19 Consider my enemies, for they are many;And they hate me with [f]cruel hatred.20 Keep my soul, and deliver me;Let me not be ashamed, for I put my trust in You.21 Let integrity and ...
He was a great sufferer through gout for the last two years, and when the thought came forcibly home to him that he could not live much longer, the sins of his past life weighed heavily upon his mind. 'You have no idea,' he would say, 'of the sins I have committed during my ...
The Joy of Forgiveness - A Psalm of David. A Contemplation. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man