| | Mike Boyett in Uganda sent this out and, according to a colleague in South Africa, "it is making the rounds"...I thought it would be nice to pass it along to each of you as well....
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"On this Wed. morning these thoughts from John Newton might be of some
encouragement. May the Lord bless our new president.
Mike
Hallelujah!
Letters of John Newton
The Lord reigns! Let the earth rejoice!" Psalm 97:1
1776.
My dear madam,
He who once bore our sins, and carried our sorrows--is seated upon a
throne of glory, and exercises all power in heaven and on earth!
Thrones, principalities, and powers, bow before Him! His providence
pervades and manages the whole universe, and is as minutely attentive
to every part--as if there were only a single object in His view!
>From the tallest archangel--to the smallest ant or fly--all depend on
Him for their being, their preservation, and their powers. He directs
the sparrows where to build their nests, and where to find their
food. He over-rules the rise and fall of nations; and bends, with an
invincible power, and unerring wisdom--all events to His sovereign
will! So that while many intend other outcomes--their designs all
concur and coincide in the accomplishment of His holy will.
Jesus restrains with an almighty hand--the still more formidable efforts
of the powers of darkness. Satan with all his hosts cannot exert their
malice a hair's-breadth beyond the limits of His permission!
This omnipotent Savior is the head and husband of His believing people.
How happy are those whom it is His good pleasure to bless! How safe
are those whom He has engaged to protect! How honored and privileged
are those to whom He is pleased to manifest Himself, and whom He
enables and warrants to claim Him as their Friend and eternal potion!
Having redeemed them by His own blood--He esteems them as His treasure,
His jewels; and protects them as the pupil of His eye! They shall not
lack any good thing. They need not fear. His unerring eye is upon
them in every situation; His ear is always open to their prayers; and
His everlasting arms are under them for their sure support! On earth
He guides their steps, controls their enemies, and directs all His
dispensations for their spiritual good. While in heaven He is
pleading their cause, preparing a glorious home for them, and
communicating down to them reviving foretastes of the glory which
they shall shortly enter into......!
"Hallelujah! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigns!"
Revelation 19:6
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