Sunday's Hymn: In Tenderness He Sought Me

In tenderness He sought me,
Weary and sick with sin;
And on His shoulders brought me
Back to His fold again.
While angels in His presence sang
Until the courts of Heaven rang.

Refrain

Oh, the love that sought me!
Oh, the blood that bought me!
Oh, the grace that brought me to the fold,
Wondrous grace that brought me to the fold.

He washed the bleeding sin wounds,
And poured in oil and wine;
He whispered to assure me,
I’ve found thee, thou art Mine;
I never heard a sweeter voice;
It made my aching heart rejoice!

He pointed to the nail prints,
For me His blood was shed,
A mocking crown so thorny
Was placed upon His head;
I wondered what He saw in me,
To suffer such deep agony.

I’m sitting in His presence,
The sunshine of His face,
While with adoring wonder
His blessings I retrace.
It seems as if eternal days
Are far too short to sound His praise.

So while the hours are passing,
All now is perfect rest,
I’m waiting for the morning,
The brightest and the best,
When He will call us to His side,
To be with Him, His spotless bride.

—W. Spen­cer Wal­ton

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

• Take the Name of Jesus with You at Conjubilant With Song
• O Sacred Head at Gospel Grace
• One Way God Said at The Happy Wonderer
• Voices From the Past #5 at Tried With Fire 
• Lord’s Day 5, 2013 at The Thirsty Theologian
• Your Weekly Dose of Spurgeon at Pyromaniacs: Are You Prepared?
• Praying the Sermon on the Mount - On Giving at Daily On My Way to Heaven

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.

Status Report: February

Sitting…on the couch in the living room, enjoying the late afternoon sun. 

Eating…a pear, cored and sliced.

Feeling…a little tired, but happy that January is over. 

Declaring…retroactively, that this was a “catch-up” day. Once in a while I do that when I just can’t seem to get going with the projects on my list. I’ll just decide, halfway in, to write the whole day off and start fresh tomorrow. I’ve had 3 non-stop days and I think I needed a break. Taking a breather used to make me feel guilty, but I’ve since learned the value—and the God-pleasing nature—of rest. 

Watching…the Raptors game. You didn’t know I was a basketball fan, did you? I watch two sports—basketball and baseball. But I’d rather die than watch a hockey game. Same thing goes for football; I wouldn’t be caught dead watching the Super Bowl. Nope.

Remembering…earlier in the week, when my 16-month-old granddaughter used the stringer under my dining room table as a balance beam. She got to the end of the so-called beam, did a leaping dismount and ended up with a nice bruise in the middle of her forehead. She cried—and loudly—not because she was hurt, but because I wouldn’t let her go back to perfect her moves. 

Thinking…that my son and his wife will have their hands full in a couple of weeks when they add a new baby to the mix. 

Reading…I wish I had more time for it! I hope to spend this whole evening reading as a reward for making it through a demanding week. I’m very slowly reading A Puritan Theology. Still reading Family Vocation, too. 

Planning…a kitchen reno. This summer, finally, is the summer I’m going to it. I haven’t been able to face going without a proper kitchen while the work is done, but a new kitchen really can’t be put off much longer. (If you saw my kitchen, you’d see I’m not exaggerating.) I’ve been looking at kitchens online and in magazines, deciding what I want. 

Loving…the sourdough starter my daughter gave me a few weeks ago. I had one when my children were small and I let it die. I don’t think I realized, back then, that using a sourdough starter makes so many things simpler to make—pizza dough, biscuits, pancakes, and bread, for instance.

Wondering…what to make for supper. Eggs, toast and hashbrowns? Home made cream of broccoli soup and grilled cheese sandwiches? 

Heading…to the kitchen to see what I have to work with, food supply-wise.

Hoping…what I see on the shelves of the fridge gives me inspiration.

Signing…off for now.

Thankful Thursday

I’m thankful for a fun day spent with my youngest granddaughter. It’s the first time I’ve taken care of her for longer than a few minutes while her parents walk their dog. Everything went perfectly, and for that I’m thankful. I’m thankful God gives me enough energy to take care of my grandbabies.

I’m thankful for book to read on dark winter nights and candles to light the darkness. I’m thankful that January is over.

I’m thankful that God gives us rest — rest from work and rest from striving. I’m thankful that God provides what I need, and more. I’m thankful that my future is in his hands. I’m thankful that all God’s promises find their yes in Christ.