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| “The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and He knoweth them that trust in Him” (Nahum 1:7). |
| I have not used much poetry in these meditations, but this poem is exceptionally good. For this reason I am using the same verse as yesterday, together with a little story. This poem was written to the Stevens family in St. Ives, England in 1934 by a Christian brother, Frederick W. Lavington. The Stevens brothers were fishermen, and one night while out in their boat a terrible storm came up. One of the brothers lost his life. Mr. Lavington was a much beloved brother in Christ who lived in London, England, and he wrote this poem to comfort the family. |
| The Lord is good. Yea, none is good as He, Who called us from our darkness to His light, Gave us to know His Son, and ever be Conformed to His image in His sight. He is our strong hold in earth’s darkest hour, When seas run high and tempests shake the soul: His way is perfect, and no adverse power Can swerve His purpose from the eternal goal. “He knoweth,” yes, He knoweth all the way We take; each heavy trial is to mold Our wills to His, that we can truly say, “When He shall try me, I come forth as gold.” “He knoweth them that trust Him,” and His love Is worthy of our confidence entire; His end will show in those bright realms above The full accomplishment of all desire. Yea! Thou art good, our Father, and our lines Are fallen in pleasant places. Give us grace To know that for Thy glory all combines And for our good, until we see Thy face. |
| F. W. L. |
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