Posted on 02/26/2006 6:14:07 PM PST by The Mayor
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February 27, 2006
Everlasting Arms
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After a pre-concert rehearsal in New York City's Carnegie Hall, Randall Atcheson sat on stage alone. He had successfully navigated the intricate piano compositions of Beethoven, Chopin, and Liszt for the evening program, and with only minutes remaining before the doors opened, he wanted to play one more piece for himself. What came from his heart and his hands was an old hymn by Elisha Hoffman:
What have I to dread,
what have I to fear,
Leaning on the everlasting arms?
I have blessed peace
with my Lord so near,
Leaning on the everlasting arms.
Those words echo the truth in the final blessing of Moses: "There is no one like the God of Jeshurun, who rides the heavens to help you, and in His excellency on the clouds. The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms" (Deuteronomy 33:26-27).
What a gift we have in our own arms and handsthey can swing a hammer, hold a child, or help a friend. But while our strength is limited, God's boundless power on our behalf is expressed in might and gentle care. "Behold, the Lord's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save" (Isaiah 59:1). "He will gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom" (Isaiah 40:11).
Whatever challenge or opportunity we face, there is security and peace in His everlasting arms. David McCasland
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Good morning, Mayor.
Bumping Military Monday.
Thank you Feather!
Nice photos!
Bump for our service men & women
Have a blessed Military Monday.
God Bless Our Military
Thanks Yank!
You too Temple Owl, Thank you..
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Amen to that Ma'am!
Thank you Dutchess!
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Thank you so much for those strength-imparting reminders from the Eternal Word of God!
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Cold here to Dolly only 12.. Hopefully it's the last blast for winter..
I'm not online as often as in the past but wanted to stop in to say hi to my Finest's FRiends!
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