Peace like a river.
My friend Mark Ovaska and I walked around the lower east side the other night & took some photos. I thought I’d share. By the way – how are you doing? I’m OK. A bit of a tough few weeks, actually …
You’re probably all up on your hymn-trivia and you’re aware of this already, but if not, you know “It Is Well With My Soul” ? Did you know that it was written just after the lyricist (Horatio Spafford) found out his four daughters had drowned at sea? After learning where the words came from, I can barely sing them anymore.
When peace like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
It is very well with my soul.
Dan Foster
Friday, 10. December 2010 um 3:47 pm Uhr
Yes, I think knowing that story about “It is Well” contributed to making it my favorite hymn (and the first that I solidly knew all 4 verses by heart). We can have comfort in God through anything. If my children were to die, could I sing that song? It’s too awful to think of, but I believe God’s grace would be greater than my grief.
By the way, who’s the cute blonde that you and Mark took all the pictures of on the east side? Oh, wait…
Chris Queen
Tuesday, 14. December 2010 um 12:00 am Uhr
Nice pics. It’s funny how retail locations make great backgrounds for fun photos.
Mel Penn
Wednesday, 22. December 2010 um 5:43 pm Uhr
Hey Chris! I’m not being alerted when ppl comment on here. blurg! Yes I agree about the background thing. I’m particularly in love with this little deli shop we found on Houston. Very kitschy … my fave