When foundations sure are shaken
We sang this hymn in our Chapel service this afternoon. It was written by former LTSG President Herman Stuempfle about the 9/11 attacks.
When foundations sure are shaken
when the flames of hate consume,
when the treat of sudden terror
shadows life with fear and doom,
help us hear your certain promise:
"I am with you; do not fear."
When the bonds of love lie broken,
when death's grip around us winds,
when our grief and tears seem endless,
when the heart no comfort finds,
help us hear your certain promise;
"I will wipe your tears away!"
When the future's path lies hidden,
filled with danger, void of hope,
when our way is dark, uncertain,
when for light we vainly grope,
help us hear your certain promise:
"I will turn your night to day!"
God, when evil seems triumphant,
all your purposes defied,
when the pow'rs of chaos threaten
and our trust in you is tried,
help us hear your certain promise:
"I will not forsake my own!"
(Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr. 2001, c2006, GIA Publications Inc.)
My friends, if anyone is detected in a transgression, you who have received the Spirit should restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness. Take care that you yourselves are not tempted. 2Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfil the law of Christ. 3For if those who are nothing think they are something, they deceive themselves. 4All must test their own work; then that work, rather than their neighbour’s work, will become a cause for pride. 5For all must carry their own loads.
Those who are taught the word must share in all good things with their teacher. Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow. 8If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh; but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life from the Spirit. 9So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up. 10So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all, and especially for those of the family of faith. - Galatians 6:1-10 (NRSV)
When foundations sure are shaken
when the flames of hate consume,
when the treat of sudden terror
shadows life with fear and doom,
help us hear your certain promise:
"I am with you; do not fear."
When the bonds of love lie broken,
when death's grip around us winds,
when our grief and tears seem endless,
when the heart no comfort finds,
help us hear your certain promise;
"I will wipe your tears away!"
When the future's path lies hidden,
filled with danger, void of hope,
when our way is dark, uncertain,
when for light we vainly grope,
help us hear your certain promise:
"I will turn your night to day!"
God, when evil seems triumphant,
all your purposes defied,
when the pow'rs of chaos threaten
and our trust in you is tried,
help us hear your certain promise:
"I will not forsake my own!"
(Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr. 2001, c2006, GIA Publications Inc.)
My friends, if anyone is detected in a transgression, you who have received the Spirit should restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness. Take care that you yourselves are not tempted. 2Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfil the law of Christ. 3For if those who are nothing think they are something, they deceive themselves. 4All must test their own work; then that work, rather than their neighbour’s work, will become a cause for pride. 5For all must carry their own loads.
Those who are taught the word must share in all good things with their teacher. Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow. 8If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh; but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life from the Spirit. 9So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up. 10So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all, and especially for those of the family of faith. - Galatians 6:1-10 (NRSV)
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