November 15, 2015
Jane’s Heart to Heart – Pastor’s Help Mate
It was Spring, but it was Summer I wanted-
The warm days and the great outdoors.
It was Summer, but it was Autumn I wanted-
The colourful leaves and the cool dry air.
It was Autumn, but it was Winter I wanted-
The beautiful snow and the joy of the holiday season.
It was Winter, but it was spring I wanted-
The warmth and the blossoming of nature.
I was a child, but it was adulthood I wanted-
The freedom and the respect.
I was 20, but it was 30 I wanted-
To be mature and sophisticated.
I was middle-aged, but it was 20 I wanted-
The youth and the free spirit.
I was retired, but it was middle-age I wanted-
The presence of mind, without limitations.
Then my life was over, and I never got what I wanted.
Micah 7:18 (KJV) Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.
This hymn is the school song we chose at the Christian school in Bedford, MI.
Hallelujah, to Thy Name (Henry Ostrom)
1. O Thou God of endless days, Who can utter all Thy praise?
Refrain: Hallelujah to Thy name, Hallelujah, we adore;
Hallelujah to Thy name, O for grace to love Thee more.
2. Thou hast given us Thy Word From Thy heart our hearts have heard.
3. Thou hast full atonement made, And for all the ransom paid.
4. Thou hast by Thy Spirit’s light, shined away our spirit’s night.
5. Thou hast pledged Thy presence here, Nearer than our sorrows, near.
6. Thou hast promised full reward, All in all art Thou, O Lord.
Refrain: Hallelujah to Thy name, Hallelujah, we adore;
Hallelujah to Thy name, O for grace to love Thee more.