Oliver Holden - Hymn/God is Present Everywhere

GOD IS PRESENT EVERYWHERE 

by 

Oliver Holden (1765 - 1844)

 They who seek the throne of grace

Find that throne in every place;

If we live a life of prayer,

God is present everywhere.

In our sickness and our health,

In our want, or in our wealth,

If we look to God in prayer,

God is present everywhere.

When our earthly comforts fail,

When the woes of life prevail,

'Tis the time for earnest prayer;

God is present everywhere.

Then, my soul, in every strait

To thy Father come, and wait;

He will answer every prayer;

God is present everywhere.

Amen.

I don't usually write personal perspectives on this blog, but today, I decided it was a day to do so. I found these lyrics by chance as I looked through a songbook with a signature and date of 1890 on the front piece. I loved the rhythm of the lyrics/poem and thought they were perfect for my April 6th Signpost. 

I also enjoyed learning about Oliver Holden's life. A carpenter by trade, he fought in the Revolutionary War. 

I stumbled upon this amazing rendition of the song while searching for the tune on YouTube. I was astonished by the beauty and rendition of the lyrics, some added by the additional composer. The song touches my heart. I wasn't sure if I could embed it due to copyright laws, so to listen follow the link below:

God is Present Everywhere by Matt Jackson

 

Andrew Murray - Fellowship

 

Van Gogh - Seeking and Striving

 

Faith Baldwin - Healing

 

Tallis Canon

~Tallis Canon by Thomas Tallis (1505 - 1585)

All praise to You, my God, this night,

For all the blessings of the light.

Keep me, O keep me, King of kings,

Beneath the shelter of Your wings.

Forgive me, Lord, for this I pray,

The wrong that I have done this day.

May peace with God and neighbor be,

Before I sleep restored to me.

Lord, may I be at rest in You

And sweetly sleep the whole night thro'.

Refresh my strength, for Your own sake,

So I may serve You when I wake.

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise Him all creatures here below;

Praise Him above, ye heav'nly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

 

Romans 8:28

 

Colossians 3:16

 

Isaiah 41:10

Fear not, for I am with you. 

Do not be dismayed. 

I am your God. 

I will strengthen you;

I will help you;

I will uphold you with

my victorious right hand. 

~Isaiah 41:10

Isaac Watts

 How doth the little busy bee

Improve each shining hour, 

And gather honey all the day

From every opening flower?

~Isaac Watts

A Great God

It is not great men who change the world

But weak men in the hands of a great God.

~Brother Yan

 

Dandelion - Proverbs 22:4

Happy is the generous man,

the one who feeds the poor.

~Proverbs 22:4

 

All to Jesus

 

Psalm 96:1-2

 Sing to the Lord a new song;

Sing to the Lord, all the earth. 

Sing to the Lord, bless His name;

Proclaim good tidings of His salvation

from day to day.

~Psalm 96:1-2