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Turn Fury to Peace

“Praise to the Lord, who, when tempests their warfare are waging, Who, when the elements madly around thee are raging, Biddeth them cease, turneth their fury to peace, Whirlwinds and waters assuaging.” Joachim Neander, 1680 Trans. by Catherine Winkworth, 1863 … Continue reading

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Queen Elizabeth’s Work (and Ours)

It occurs to me that the quotation I planned for today applies to Queen Elizabeth: “Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work, and defend thee. Surely God’s goodness and mercy here daily attend thee.” Joachim Neander, 1680 Trans. … Continue reading

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