Hebrews 13:14(ESV)

 

“For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city that is to come.

Written by Samuel Fillmore Bennett and composed by Joseph P. Webster, this hymn came out of a casual conversation between the two friends. Like a lot of creative people, Webster struggled with bouts of depression. Being a caring friend, Bennett learned to watch for the signs of his struggle. One day, Webster came into his office looking down, and when he asked how he was doing, he responded, “I’ll be all right by and by.” Bennett quickly responded, “In the sweet by and by…that would make a good hymn.” Right then and there they began to write the verses and chorus. Webster started humming a melody and brought in a friend with his violin to give us the song we have today.

We need to wake up and realize that our focus needs to be upon Jesus and His promises. The cares of this life only weigh us down and cause us to be distracted. That is why we need to cast all our cares at the feet of Jesus and press on towards the promises He has given us.

 

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