Strong are the foes that round me creep,
Constant the vigil I must keep;
But from a secret armoury
The grace of Jesus strengthens me. SASB 489.2
You know, The Salvation Army Songbook is an absolute treasure of truth and inspiration.
I used to carry mine around with me all the time but somehow I slipped out of that habit...
However, when faced with the reality that I won't always be surrounded by solid, familiar community
or an internet connection that gives me the hookup, I am reminded by Holy Spirit of my dear old friend, the Songbook.
Full of the encouragement and challenge and testimony of saints through the ages facing the same schemes of the evil one and sufferings and sweet victories available through Jesus Christ as me.
Hallelujah.
This is the lamp to pilgrim given, this is my passport into Heaven,
Portent of immortality, that God, through Jesus, dwells in me. SASB 489.4
I find my Refuge in the sea
What!?? Were you saving up those three posts...good stuff. I am blessed as always by your insight and inspiration!