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The Heavens Declare
the Glory of God cont.
Creation
Care Conference
Sandy Cove, MD
McKissick noted how great hymns have used imagery from creation to convey the grace of God:
“You heard the story about a Chicago lawyer, en route to a funeral, and on the boat ride heard about another death in his family. But, God calmed his heart and wrote the words, 'When peace like a river, shall attendeth my way.' I am reminded of another hymn that Martin Luther King, Jr. was so fond of calling: 'I've seen the lightening flashing, I've heard the thunders rolling and I've felt the breakers dashing, trying to conquer my soul. But I've heard the voice of Jesus, telling me to still fight on. For he's promised never to leave me, never to leave me alone.'"
And what must be our response to this witness of scripture and creation to the “greatness, goodness, glory” and grace of God?
“David says, 'Praise the Lord, praise
God in his sanctuary. Praise him in his firmament,
praise his mighty acts. Praise Him according to
his excellent greatness. Let everything that hath
breath praise ye the Lord.' This is my Father's
world. Amen.”
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