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This resource relating to Isaiah 51:1-6 provides a poem by William Cowper (1731-1800) highlighting the trusting of God's mysterious ways and a poem by Scott Cairns highlighting God's response to prayers.
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*** Revised Common Lectionary ***
Lectionary Reading: Isaiah 51:1-6
CLASSIC POEM:
Light Shining out of Darkness
William Cowper
1
God moves in a mysterious way,
His wonders to perform;
He plants his footsteps in the sea,
And rides upon the storm.
2
Deep in unfathomable mines
Of never-failing skill,
He treasures up his bright designs,
And works his sov’reign will.
3
Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take,
The clouds ye so much dread
Are big with mercy, and shall break
In blessings on your head.
4
Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
But trust him for his grace;
Behind a frowning providence
He hides a smiling face.
5
His purposes will ripen fast,
Unfolding ev’ry hour;
The bud may have a bitter taste,
But sweet will be the flow’r.
6
Blind unbelief is sure to err,
And scan his work in vain;
God is his own interpreter,
And he will make it plain.
*** This poem is in the public domain,
and may be read in a live-streamed worship service.
CONTEMPORARY POEM:
Possible Answers to Prayer
Scott Cairns
Snippet:
Your petitions—though they continue to bear
just the one signature—have been duly recorded.
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Isaiah 51:1-6
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RCL Lectionary Week:
Year A Proper 16 (Ordinary Time 21)
Date:
Monday, August 21, 2023