Category: Faith and Spirituality

Weekend Words from an old hymn

How Great Thou Art 

This well known Christian hymn began as a poem written in 1891 by Carl Gustaf Boberg, a Swedish pastor, editor, and member of the Swedish parliament. From its original Swedish, it was subsequently translated into German, Russian and English.

 

 

 

 

 

You can find the full history at this link –

How Great Thou Art 

Many famous singers have recorded it including Alan Jackson, Carrie Underwood, Susan Boyle, Elvis Presley, Wynonna Judd, Dolly Parton, Yolanda Adams and Chris Jasper.

 

Enjoy another musical Weekend Words at this link-

 

Weekend Words- “May the Lord Bless You”

 

 

Weekend Words is a regular feature of watercress words. At the end of the work week we pause exploring strictly medical topics to consider words of faith, hope and love from the Bible and other carefully selected writings and other media.

 

 

Mountain Chapels of Peace

I visited and photographed two chapels that hold special meaning to those who serve their country in peace and war.

1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
    where does my help come from?
2 My help comes from the Lord,
    the Maker of heaven and earth.

3 He will not let your foot slip—
    he who watches over you will not slumber;
4 indeed, he who watches over Israel
    will neither slumber nor sleep.

5 The Lord watches over you—
    the Lord is your shade at your right hand;
6 the sun will not harm you by day,
    nor the moon by night.

7 The Lord will keep you from all harm—
    he will watch over your life;
8 the Lord will watch over your coming and going
    both now and forevermore.

Psalm 121 New International Version (NIV)

Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel, Colorado Springs, Colorado

A decorative altar with a mosaic backdrop featuring a large banner reading 'I Lift Up My Eyes to the Hills, My Help Comes from the Lord, Psalm 121:1-2'. Flanking the altar are floral arrangements and a menorah.
photo by Dr. Aletha, late 1970s, during a visit to colordo Springs, CO

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Angel Fire, New Mexico

Interior corner of a tranquil space with a textured wall, featuring a tall white candle holder with lit candles and a small floral arrangement nearby.
inside the chapel, which is never locked; it is open for anyone to enter at any time

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