A Thousand Ages in Thy sight are Like an Evening Gone
Time moves. It is like an ever-rolling stream. It stops for no one. We look back at an unusual year with all the attendant difficulties and by God's grace continue to confess our times are in His Hands. We look forward to what the LORD would have us be and do for His service in the Year of our LORD 2021. We confidently continue to believe God is the ruler Supreme who hears humble prayer. Jesus is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. The Holy spirit will lead according to the promises we receive in the Holy Bible.
Below are the words of one of my favourite hymns. It is deeply reflective and I am sure you can find your heart in the lovely lyrics. You can also listen to it by means of the link below.
As we D.V. enter a New Year, I wish you the Lord's comforting peace and strengthening grace in order to press forward in our mutual callings knowing that our cares are God's caregiving. Sincerely in the confidence of our sovereign God. - Rev. P.J. Vellenga
O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come,
Be Thou our guard while troubles last, and our eternal home.
- from Psalm 90
1. Hours and days and years and ages Swift as moving shadows flee;
As we scan life's fleeting pages, Naught enduring do we see;
On the paths our feet are wending Footprints all will be effaced;
Present time to past is tending, Though its page is not erased.
2. But from sin Thy mercy drew us, Would not leave our souls alone;
Gracious Lord, Thou didst renew us, All our guilt Thou didst atone;
Yea, the plan of Thy salvation, For our journey, all the way,
Is a blessed preparation, Leads to life of endless day.
3. And though time will all things conquer, It shall not our lot decide;
Thou alone, eternal Father, Wilt for aye our Lord abide;
And when dangers round us gather, They cannot our souls molest;
In Thy Son Thou art our Father, In Thy love our hearts e'er rest.
4. Speed along, then, years and ages, With your gladness and your pain;
E'en when deepest sorrow rages, Faithful will our God remain;
Though all earthly friends forsake us, Guided by His loving hand
To His heart we'll aye betake us, Looking toward our fatherland.