Wonder and Woe

Like a Canvas for a Bright New Day

A Scarlet Reminder

When the Lord brought back the captive ones of Zion,

we were like those who dream.

Our mouths were filled with laughter,

our tongues with joyful shouting.

Then they said among the nations:

"The Lord has done great things for them!"

And the Lord has done great things for us;

and we are filled with joy.

You've restored our hearts like streams that flow;

those who've sown in tears shall reap

their joy, in return, with shouts and songs

carrying the fruit of God.

As I Walked the Wilderness of this World...

I shiver and shrink from the wint'ry winds,

Though the warmth of tears once carried great hope

Of grace to come without delay.

Yet the years spent pining for just one kiss

Have taken their toll; my soul's amiss.

I ache and fall into the fray...

"I am left to wander and roam."

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[But you, my friend, are not alone.]

All My Tears

It don't matter where you bury me,
I'll be home and I'll be free.
It don't matter where I lay,
All my tears be washed away.

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When I go, don't cry for me
In my Father's arms I'll be
The wounds this world left on my soul
Will all be healed and I'll be whole.

Sun and moon will be replaced
With the light of Jesus' face
And I will not be ashamed
For my Savior knows my name.

Gold and silver blind the eye
Temporary riches lie
Come and eat from heaven's store,
Come and drink, and thirst no more

So, weep not for me my friends,
When my time below does end
For my life belongs to Him
Who will raise the dead again.

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It don't matter where you bury me,
I'll be home and I'll be free.
It don't matter where I lay,
All my tears be washed away.

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It don't matter.

-Dan Haseltine

A Small Measure of Peace

Strengthen the weak hands
and make firm the feeble knees.
Say to those who have an anxious heart,
"Be strong, fear not!
BEHOLD, your God will come...
He will come and save you."

And the ransomed of the Lord shall return
and come to Zion with singing;
everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain gladness and joy,
and sorrow and sighing will flee away...


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Isaiah 35: 3-4, 10

Trust. Hope. Rest.