30
Jan '21
Seize the Moment – Day 319
30
Jan '21
Today’s hymn focus: “How Firm A Foundation”
Isaiah 41:10 (ESV)
“fear not, for I am with you, be not dismayed, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Written just before the turn of the 18th century, this hymn is attributed to Robert Keene and John Rippon. This hymn was said to be a favorite of Theodore Roosevelt, and Andrew Jackson requested it be sung at his deathbed.
The song was written to make known the promises of God found in Scripture, especially calling upon the promises for strength in times of tribulation to bring comfort and peace. Verse 2 is from our scripture today…
“Fear not, I am with thee; oh be not dismayed. For I am thy God and will still give thee aid. I’ll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand.
Upheld by My righteous, omnipotent hand.”
We need to wake up every morning and remind ourselves that our faith and hope is built on Jesus and it is strong and firm. No matter the circumstances we find ourselves in, we can rely upon the solid foundation of the Lord to keep us calm and encouraged.
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How Firm A Foundation
1
How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord,
is laid for your faith in his excellent Word!
What more can he say than to you he has said,
to you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?
is laid for your faith in his excellent Word!
What more can he say than to you he has said,
to you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?
2
“Fear not, I am with you; O be not dismayed,
for I am your God, and will still give you aid.
I’ll strengthen you, help you, and cause you to stand,
upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand.
for I am your God, and will still give you aid.
I’ll strengthen you, help you, and cause you to stand,
upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand.
3
“When through the deep waters I call you to go,
the rivers of sorrow shall not overflow,
for I will be with you, your troubles to bless,
and sanctify to you the deepest distress.
the rivers of sorrow shall not overflow,
for I will be with you, your troubles to bless,
and sanctify to you the deepest distress.
4
“When through fiery trials your pathway shall lie,
my grace, all sufficient, shall be your supply.
The flames shall not hurt you. I only design
your dross to consume, and your gold to refine.
my grace, all sufficient, shall be your supply.
The flames shall not hurt you. I only design
your dross to consume, and your gold to refine.
5
“The soul that on Jesus still leans for repose,
I will not, I will not desert to its foes.
That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,
I’ll never, no never, no never forsake!”
I will not, I will not desert to its foes.
That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,
I’ll never, no never, no never forsake!”