A Catechism for Girls and Boys

Questions about the Last Things

144. Q. What will happen to the righteous on the day of judgement?
          A. They shall live with Christ for ever, on a new heaven and a new earth.

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Sunday's Hymn: Revive Us Again

We praise Thee, O God!
For the Son of Thy love,
For Jesus who died,
And is now gone above.

Refrain

Hallelujah! Thine the glory.
Hallelujah! Amen.
Hallelujah! Thine the glory.
Revive us again.

We praise Thee, O God!
For Thy Spirit of light,
Who hath shown us our Savior,
And scattered our night.

All glory and praise
To the Lamb that was slain,
Who hath borne all our sins,
And hath cleansed every stain.

All glory and praise
To the God of all grace,
Who hast bought us, and sought us,
And guided our ways.

Revive us again;
Fill each heart with Thy love;
May each soul be rekindled
With fire from above.

—Will­iam P. Mac­kay

Other hymns, worship songs, sermons etc. posted today:

• The Lily of the Valley at The Happy Wonderer
• Early, My God at Gospel Grace
• Creat in Me a Clean Heart at By Grace Alone
• The Puritans: William Perkins at Challies.com
• The Lord’s Prayer: The Address at Tried With Fire 
• Lord’s Day 33, 2013 at The Thirsty Theologian
• You Weekly Dose of Spurgeon at Pyromaniacs: Bone marrow religion

Have you posted a hymn (or sermon, sermon notes, prayer, etc.) today and I missed it? Let me know by leaving a link in the comments or by contacting me using the contact form linked above, and I’ll add your post to the list.

Thankful Thursday

It’s nearly summer’s end, and I have much to be thankful for. I’m thankful for

• the best summer ever, weather-wise. Lots of sun and moderate temperatures, but rain for the garden, too. The baby pool in the back yard got plenty of use—and we’re not guaranteed any days warm enough for outdoor swimming. 
• all the thunderstorms, too, reminding me of Minnesota where I grew up. (Thunderstorms can be rare here, but not this year.)
• a flourishing veggie garden with peas, broccoli, tomatoes, lettuce, kale, cauliflower, swiss chard, onions and potatoes ready to eat now, and carrots and beets that will be ready soon. It’s also the very first year my garden’s been relatively weed-free. I’m thankful for the time and energy to keep it that way.
• for the raven that barked at my dog yesterday. What amazing birds they are!
• for the beautiful world we live in and my corner of it in particular.
• for family around me. That all of my children and grandchildren live in my town is one of God’s great blessings to me.
• for the opportunities to serve my family this week. 
• for opportunities to write in the weeks to come.
• for this upcoming weekend. It’s a long one and unscheduled for me, and for that, I am thankful.
• for the music I hear as I write.
• for the gift of salvation and the gift of faith through which I receive it.
• for God’s gracious recreative work within; for the good works he foreordained for me.
• for the immeasurable riches of God’s grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.