“Lord’s Day Morning” ~ from The Valley of Vision
“O Maker and Upholder of all things,
Day and night are thine; they are also mine from Thee—
The night to rid me of the cares of the day,
To refresh my weary body,
To renew my natural strength
The day to summon me to new activities,
To give me opportunity to glorify Thee,
To serve my generations,
To acquire knowledge, holiness, eternal life.
But one day above all days is made especially
For thy honour and my improvement;
The sabbath reminds me of Thy rest from creation,
Of the resurrection of my Saviour,
Of His entering into repose…”
~ painting, “Rock of Ages,” by Randy Sounders
