Sunday, 26 August 2018

O for the spirit of Mary

              

                   O for the spirit of Mary        by Brian Dodd







O for the spirit of  Mary,
Though   the work was not complete.
She listened to the Saviour
And  she sat beneath his feet.

Martha, she was busy,
And felt somewhat dismayed,
While her sister wouldn’t  help her.
It was Jesus she obeyed.

Jesus , He rebuked her
Because she had complained
Whilst  Mary sat  in silence
Because she felt constrained.

The choice for us is simple
But great is the reward.
For we’ll hear the voice of Jesus
When we're still before our Lord.


Where is God when I’m hurting?

Where is God when I’m  hurting?     By Brian Dodd



Where is God when I am  hurting?
When I’m lonely or depressed?
When I cannot find an answer
And my body finds no rest?

Where is He who stilled the waters
When the waves were getting higher?
Who rescued Daniel and his friends
When thrown into the fire?

Where is He when with a loved one
I sit helpless whilst they’re dying?
And  hiding my emotions
While inside my heart is crying?

Lord, you made the universe
I know you have the power.
Then please relieve my sorrow
And all my pain this hour !

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"My child I haven’t left you
To face this test alone,
I’m not a God who stays aloof
Just  sitting on my throne.

Though the waters , they are deepening
They will never overflow
Since I am always with you
I love you, don’t you know?

I have still  much to teach you
And finish the whole story.
Of my way for you not your way
Which will bring you home to glory.

Here I am right here beside you,
So please , please take my hand.
One day I’ll  lead you gently
Into the promised  land."