photo: Martha G. Brady
Calmer of my troubled heart
Bid my unbelief depart
Speak, and all my sorrows cease
Speak, and all my soul is peace.Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
HallelujahComfort me when e’er I mourn
with the hope of Thy return
And til I Thy glories see
Help me believe in TheeHallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
HallelujahWords by Charles Wesley Music by Clint Wells
I first heard this song the Sunday after Ron had his stroke. Well, it could be I heard it before, but I don’t remember hearing it before that Sunday. I knew I wanted to share it with you at GiveMeGrace. It was just what I needed to hear that Sunday.
The words were written by Charles Wesley…a long time ago. I don’t have the dates in my head right now. Clint Wells is a more contemporary musician. I love those old hymns with new tunes. They tend to be a bit more singable, not always, but I find I enjoy them often.
Ron is home and improving
Ron is now home and I’m finally getting a GiveMeGrace post written. I’ve felt like I was slugging through mud, going back and forth to the hospital. Now, he’s home, but I don’t think that feeling will change soon. My job is to be sure that Ron does everything he can do, not do it for him…so I still have that feeling sometimes.
He is doing really well though. I must say. He is doing much better than he did, even in the hospital. He just needs more stamina.
I’m glad your husband is now home! That is exciting! Praying for you as you begin this new part of the journey!
I’m glad to hear your Ron is home and happier still to hear of his continued recovery. I’m loving the old/new songs too. We sang one called “Pilot Me” at Laity Lodge in November. I can’t get it out of my head. I’ll have to find a link for this one. I really connect with the words. So good Martha. Sending prayer for continued healing and for you as you care for Ron. Be blessed.
thanks lisha. the “nice” thing about stroke patients is that we are supposed to have them do everything they can do for themselves. it slows me down a bit, but he likes to fix his own breakfast and most things he can do for himself. the complication this week was that he woke with a fever on sunday that is pneumonia. so i’m having to watch out for him on that score a little more. he is also quite independent (mostly norwegian!) those scandinavians are tough cookies! his mom lived to be 94!
I had never heard that hymn before. I was drawn to the title of your blog post as I was just pondering a serious family situation that is troubling my heart. I found myself rereading the words, “Comfort me when e’er I mourn
with the hope of Thy return”.
If I would live my life expecting Jesus return every new day, I wouldn’t worry about tomorrow. And as each new day closes and Jesus has not returned, it’s okay because the Lord’s mercy sustained me through another day. I have the promise for tomorrow that His mercies are new every morning.
I lifted your husband’s recovery from his stroke up to the Great Physician and prayed for your stamina in the days ahead.
My husband had a stroke at 47, due to a carotid dissection. I can’t even put into words how the Lord carried me during that time. It was truly “supernatural” the strength the Lord gave me in my emotions and energy as I was processing everything that happened and caring for my husband. Let alone the incredible mercy He showed my husband with a full recovery with no lasting effects.
Praying God’s abundant mercy on you and your husband.
The words of that song are very comforting. I’m not sure I’ve even heard it. May God bless you and give you strength and grace as you care for your husband. May He also grant healing. I’m visiting from #GiveMeGrace.
usually i am able to find a youtube of songs to play but all i found was an audio one. thanks for your kind words. he is doing well. he is sick today, but on the mend.