Rejoice in the Lord

I had visitors yesterday night - Elder Boon, his wife Cheryll & Mary. Elder Boon & I were colleagues 20 years ago. Mary is a good friend of mine – we both grew up in sweet old Batu Pahat, a bustling small town in Johor, Malaysia. They came to fellowship & minister to me. We had such a wonderful time together. They sang me hymns, one of which I love very much. It is titled, “Rejoice in the Lord” written by Ron Hamilton. Coincidentally, this was also the hymn Elder Boon sang to me when I was warded at SGH in Oct 2006.

Rejoice in the Lord

God never moves without purpose or plan
When trying His servant & molding a man
Give thanks to the Lord though your testing seems long
In darkness He giveth a song

I could not see through the shadows ahead
So I looked at the cross of my Saviour instead
I bowed to the will of the Master that day
Then peace came & tears fled away

Now I can see testing comes from above
God strengthens His children & purges in love
My Father knows best & I trust in His care
Through purging more fruit I will bear

Chorus :
O rejoice in the Lord
He makes no mistake
He knoweth the end of each path that I take
For when I am tried and purified
I shall come forth as gold

I pray that the words of this beautiful hymn will minister to you as you walk your life journey with the Lord by your side.

thanks for journeying with me,
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