We first meet Saul {who would later become Paul} at the stoning of Stephen. “Meanwhile, the witnesses laid their coats at the feet of a young man named Saul.” {Acts 7:58} Saul is one of the Sanhedrin and prosecuting the believers of Christ. “Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples.” {Acts 9:1} With letters in hand to prosecute […]
In Gabriel’s hand a mighty stone is a song written by Isaac Watts. He is best known as the author of Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound. He was born on July 17, 1674 in Southampton, England. He wrote a large collection of works and served as minister at Abney Park. Watts died November 25, 1748 and is buried at […]
Elohei Chasdi means God of my kindness. You are my strength, I sing praise to you; you, God, are my fortress, my God on whom I can rely.Psalm 59:17
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 […]
