Friday, January 07, 2005 AD Been Listening to Old Phil Keaggy Tapes... ...and find that the songs I like best are the ones he didn't write the lyrics for. Here's my favorite:
"Disappointment -- His appointment,"
Change one letter, then I see
That the Thwarting of my purpose
Is God's better choice for me.
His appointment must be blessing,
Though it may come in disguise,
For the end from the beginning
Open to His wisdom lies.
"Disappointment -- His appointment,"
Whose? The Lord's, Who loves me best
Understands and knows me fully,
Who my faith and love would test;
For, like loving earthly parent,
He rejoices when He knows
That His child accepts, unquestioned,
All that from His wisdom flows.
"Disappointment -- His appointment,"
"No good thing will He withhold,"
From denials oft we gather
Treasures of His love untold.
Well He knows each broken purpose
Leads to fuller, deeper trust,
And the end of all his dealings
Prove our God is wise and just.
The lyrics are by Edith Lillian Young and the tune is very upbeat and cheerful -- exactly fitting for a song about confidence in God's will. Posted by Valerie (Kyriosity) at 1/07/2005 12:33:00 PM
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