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- Inspiration Read Psalm 34:1-7
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- Saved From Suicide
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- Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him...to deliver
- their souls from death. Psalm 33:18, 19
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- The hymn "God Moves In a Mysterious Way" has been a source of great
- comfort and blessing to many of God's people since William Cowper wrote
- it in the 18th Century. Yet few people know the unusual circumstances
- that led to its composition.
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- William Cowper was a Christian, but he had sunk to the depths of
- despair. One foggy night he called for a horse- drawn carriage and
- asked to be taken to the London Bridge on the Thames River. He was so
- overcome by depression that he intended to commit suicide. But after 2
- hours of driving through the mist, Cowper's coachman reluctantly
- confessed that he was lost. Disgusted by the delay, Cowper left the
- carriage to find London Bridge on foot. After walking only a short
- distance, though, he discovered that he was on his own doorstep. The
- carriage had been going in circles. Immediately he recognized the
- restraining hand of God in it all. Convicted by the Spirit, he
- realized that the only way out of his troubles was to look to
- God, not jump into the river. As he cast his burden on the Savior, his
- heart was comforted. With gratitude he sat down and penned these
- reassuring words:"God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform;
- He plants His footsteps on the sea, and rides upon the storm. O
- fearful saints, fresh courage take; the clouds you so much dread are
- big with mercy, and shall break with blessing on your head."
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- The psalmist said, "...the eye of the Lord is on those who fear
- Him." Yes, our need is always His concern. -H.G.B.
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- His purpose will ripen fast,
- Unfolding every hour: The bad may have a bitter taste,
- But sweet will be the flower.
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- -Cowper
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- NO LIFE IS HOPELESS...UNLESS CHRIST IS RULED OUT OUT OF IT.
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