A Word For The Day 01/01/20245

 

Near to the Heart of God Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. James 4:8   In 1903, there was an outbreak of diphtheria in the U.S. that claimed many lives. Cleland McAfee was chaplain and choir director at Park College in Parkville, Missouri. As the epidemic swept the area, two of his nieces died from the dreaded disease and the others in the household were quarantined.   In his grief, Cleland wrote the hymn Near To The Heart Of God, and brought the college choir to sing it outside the quarantined house. If you are passing through a dark valley right now, let the words of this hymn bring the quiet assurance we need.   Near to the Heart of God 1. There is a place of quiet rest, Near to the heart of God. A place where sin cannot molest, Near to the heart of God. Refrain: O Jesus, blest redeemer, Sent from the heart of God, Hold us who wait before Thee, Near to the heart of God. 2. There is a place of comfort sweet, Near to the heart of God. A place where we our Savior meet, Near to the heart of God. 3. There is a place of full release, Near to the heart of God. A place where all is joy and peace, Near to the heart of God.   You can listen to this lovely hymn on YouTube when you CLICK HERE. Blessings dear hearts! May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions! Pastor Cecil Thompson Used with permission.   September 29 is the annual National Day of Coffee, and October 1 is the International Day of Coffee!                         Word for the Day is Ed Stevens' inspirational email, which includes a Bible verse and humor to brighten your day.