Begone, Unbelief!
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The Bible makes it clear that Christians will experience suffering, both as loving chastisement from our wise Father meant to grow us in holiness and as the result of living in a fallen and decaying world where sickness and death have still not been completely vanquished. In each case God designs our sufferings for our good (Romans 8:28) and for His glory but if we are honest, all of us have doubted God’s goodness and even His existence especially in times of suffering. But believer, be encouraged for suffering is a means to “know Him and the power of His resurrection.” (Philippians 3:10) In our weakness we can cry out to God like the man in the gospel of Mark (9:24) “I do believe; help my unbelief.” This song is filled with encouraging reminders that even though our way may be compared to a dark storm or a bitter illness, our Savior does not leave us and stays ever near us. He will soon appear for our relief, whether on the other side of glory or through deliverance and healing in this life.Lyrics | (Show Original Wordings) |
And for my relief will surely appear;
By prayer let me wrestle, and He will perform;
With Christ in the vessel, I smile at the storm.
Though dark be my way, since He is my Guide,
'Tis mine to obey, 'tis His to provide;
Though cisterns be broken, and creatures all fail,
The word He has spoken shall surely prevail.
Chorus:
Begone, unbelief! My Savior is near.
And for my relief will surely appear.
His love in time past forbids me to think
He'll leave me at last in trouble to sink;
Each time He has helped me lies clearly in view,
Designed to assure me He'll pilot me through.
Since all that I meet shall work for my good,
The bitter is sweet, the medicine food;
Though painful at present, 'twill cease before long,
And then, O how pleasant, the conqueror’s song!
Words by John Newton (1725-1807) & David L. Ward. Music by David L. Ward.
© 2007 ThousandTongues.org, admin by Thousand Tongues
© 2007 ThousandTongues.org, admin by Thousand Tongues
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