…for today, she lost another child.
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I got a call today from my husband, Scott. I could tell he was upset. He told me that his uncle Dean had a heart attack and passed away this afternoon.
Of course, the whole family is grieving. As I type this late tonight, my heart goes out to Scott’s family and my thoughts keep drifting back to his grandmother… These are the two hymns that come to my mind and heart:
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What A Friend We Have In Jesus
By: Joseph M. Scriven, 1855
What a Friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer.
Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged; take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness; take it to the Lord in prayer.
Are we weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge, take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do your friends despise, forsake you? Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In His arms He’ll take and shield you; you will find a solace there.
Blessed Savior, Thou hast promised Thou wilt all our burdens bear
May we ever, Lord, be bringing all to Thee in earnest prayer.
Soon in glory bright unclouded there will be no need for prayer
Rapture, praise and endless worship will be our sweet portion there.
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**Note: Scriven wrote this hymn to comfort his mother, who was across the sea from him in Ireland.
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Sweet Hour Of Prayer
By: William Walford, 1845
Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
That calls me from a world of care,
And bids me at my Father’s throne
Make all my wants and wishes known.
In seasons of distress and grief,
My soul has often found relief
And oft escaped the tempter’s snare
By thy return, sweet hour of prayer!
Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
The joys I feel, the bliss I share,
Of those whose anxious spirits burn
With strong desires for thy return!
With such I hasten to the place
Where God my Savior shows His face,
And gladly take my station there,
And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!
Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
Thy wings shall my petition bear
To Him whose truth and faithfulness
Engage the waiting soul to bless.
And since He bids me seek His face,
Believe His Word and trust His grace,
I’ll cast on Him my every care,
And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!
Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
May I thy consolation share,
Till, from Mount Pisgah’s lofty height,
I view my home and take my flight:
This robe of flesh I’ll drop and rise
To seize the everlasting prize;
And shout, while passing through the air,
“Farewell, farewell, sweet hour of prayer!”
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Janet,
I’m so sorry to hear about your husband’s uncle. I will pray for his family.
Sincerely,
Carol
Carol, Thank you so very much for your sweet words and for your prayers. It was a shock to the family. It also “hit hard” to my husband that my father-in-law had just been through two major heart procedures and had a “real scare” only a couple of weeks ago, and then his brother passes away almost instantly of a heart attack.
Anyway, it is a reminder that none of us know what day will be our last, and that we must be prepared and “have our house in order;” ready to meet our Creator. We should also be thankful for each and every day and live it as if it were our last.
Of course, even though we are Christians, it is only normal to grieve the loss of a loved one. However, we are not lost in despair, and we know that we are only temporarily separated from our loved ones, for we will see them again!
Hello Janet, I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your husband’s family…
Thanks so much, Hazel, for your words sweet words of sympathy. Blessings to you and yours!
My grandparents lost two of their children (my mom and uncle both died on the same day but two years apart). I can remember the sadness from them and them speaking of how it’s just not fair to bury your own children. I can’t imagine how painful.
Hi Debbie,
I know…people tend to think that won’t happen (that they won’t have to deal with burying their own children).
Thanks for your comment and for stopping by! Blessings, Janet
I’m sorry to hear of Scott’s uncle passing. The
Chestnut family are in our prayers.
Call if you ever need anything.
Love & Prayers,
Clayton, Regina & Matthew.
Thanks so much, Regina.