Jesus was friends with Lazarus and his two sisters, Martha and Mary. He’d been to their house for supper. Then Lazarus gets sick and his sisters send a message to Jesus. They know if Jesus can just arrive on time he will arrive in time. {John 11:1-16} But, Jesus tarries and Lazarus dies before he arrives. When Martha receives word […]
Breath Thou the Bread of Life was written by Mary A. Lathbury. Lathbury taught art and French in Vermont and New York schools. She also served as a poet in the summer programs at Chautauqua, New York. The expression bread of life refers to Jesus teaching where he referred to himself as the Living bread or bread of life. {John […]
Elohe Yakob means God of Jacob. May the Lord answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob (Elohe Yakob) protect you. Psalm 20:1
Day is Dying in the West was written by Mary Artemesia Lathbury. She was born on August 10, 1841 in Ontario County, New York. Day is dying in the West was written at the request of Rev. John H. Vincent in the summer of 1880. It was a “Vesper Song” used in the responsive services. The Vesper’s came from the […]
Elohe Tsadeki means God of my Righteousness Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God (Elohe Tsadeki). Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer. Psalm 4:1
