How do we keep our sanity when illness and heartache and earthquakes and tsunamis come barreling into our lives? This is a beautiful old hymn that I remember from my childhood that has become sweeter as the years go by. It's not as familiar to many as some of the more frequently sung hymns, which is a shame, for it has such beautiful words. The third verse is especially magnificent. I love this college choir's version (especially their harmony!) and the medley they transition to at the end.
LIKE A RIVER GLORIOUS
Like a river glorious
Is God's perfect peace,
Over all victorious
In its bright increase;
Perfect, yet it floweth
Fuller ev'ry day,
Perfect, yet it groweth
Deeper all the way.
Stayed upon Jehovah,
Hearts are fully blest
Finding, as He promised,
Perfect peace and rest.
Hidden in the hollow
Of His blessed hand,
Never foe can follow,
Never traitor stand;
Not a surge of worry,
Not a shade of care,
Not a blast of hurry
Touch the spirit there.
Ev'ry joy or trial
Falleth from above,
Traced upon our dial
By the Sun of Love;
We may trust Him fully
All for us to do
They who trust Him wholly
Find Him wholly true.
WORDS: Frances Ridley Havergal, 1876
MUSIC: James Mountain, 1876
Peace, peace, wonderful peace
Coming down from the Father above!
Sweep over my spirit forever, I pray
In fathomless billows of love!
Thanks to Amy for hosting this meme each week!
Beautiful words, beautiful song.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know your sister had early-onset Alzheimer's. Praying for you all, Linda.
Hugs,
Lisa
Never heard this song. Thank you for sharing with us. Very beautiful. There is so much going on in life here recently. God bless you.
ReplyDeleteWhat an inspirational post to read at the beginning of my Saturday. Prayers and blessings for your daughter's teacher and your sister. My heart goes out to the families of the earthquake and tsunami victims in Japan.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful song. You are one busy lady! Hope all goes well with the mission trip.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this hymn, and that was a beautiful rendition. Praying for you and your girl as you leave for the mission trip, and that you'll have the strength and peace you need for what will be coming with your sister.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Xandra
Beautiful performance and encouraging words to this song.
ReplyDeletePraying for you in your travels and to have a week of blessings.
Beautiful! I had never heard this song. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCan't say I have ever heard it before. Beutiful words.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed weekend!!!
A beautiful hymn. My, it certainly sounds like you've had your hands full. May you rest in His peace as you take one day and one moment at a time Linda.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and love,
Debbie
This is a new song to me.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for all the health issues, for your sister and your girl's viola teacher.
May the peace of God be with you.
It saddens me that such hymns as these, so deeply embedded in my heart and mind, are "lost" to many! What comfort! What strength I draw from the truth of these words and the strong, simple tune that carries them!
ReplyDeleteI prayed for you with your many challenges AND for your ministry across the border!