In this E-pistle
Before the Throne of God Above
A breakout year
The devil is in the details
Simply Christian – another take
One of the hymns that has become a favorite of many Park people is Before the Throne of God Above, an old Irish hymn recently rediscovered and set to a marvelous new tune with a Celtic feel to it. Before the throne of God above I have a strong and perfect plea. A great high Priest whose Name is Love Who ever lives and pleads for me. My name is graven on His hands, My name is written on His heart. I know that while in Heaven He stands No tongue can bid me thence depart. Click here to listen The image used in the hymn is from Hebrews 7 and it is powerful. Our prayers are not sent into the cosmic ether or to some indifferent divinity, but to one who knows and calls us by name. What are your prayer concerns? We may pray for peace in Iraq and in our homes and for the victims of the AIDS epidemic in Africa and our friend’s impending surgery with equal confidence. “Cast all your anxieties on him, for he cares about you,” Peter writes (1 Peter 5:7)