3/3/2024 0 Comments My anchor holds hymn lyricsOur hope in Christ is described as providing an eternal anchor in Hebrews: (And, yes, some of the stormy situations we face because of our own choices, as mine was in the hurricane.) Many hymn writers, before the days of air travel particularly, used the turbulent sea to depict the turmoil and conflict in our lives, and to describe how Christ is the answer for the safety and security of our souls. It has reminded me many times of our spiritual need for a safe refuge and secure anchor. It was a relief to get back into our solidly built brick home. (Boys will be boys!) I remember the difficulty standing–even close to the house, and the rain stinging my face like hundreds of tiny bullets. Four feet of it!Īt one point in the long night, I decided to go outside to see what a hurricane felt like. Eighty-one lives were lost, and four thousand left homeless. It was by far the most devastating storm to hit the area in recorded history. On October 15th, 1954, Hurricane Hazel struck Southern Ontario, where I lived with my parents. Pastor Martin died at the relatively young age of fifty. The Cyber Hymnal lists three dozen of his songs, among them: My Father Watches Over Me, The Name of Jesus Is So Sweet, and Still Sweeter Every Day. Note: William Martin was a Baptist pastor who served at least five different churches in New England, Indiana and Florida.
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