Bible Question:
A week ago, I watched a film in HK called "The pursuit of happiness". There was a scene that the main character attended a service at church where a choir was singing something like : Lord, a mountain is in front of me. Please O Lord, don't remove the mountain, don't remove the mountain. But to give me strength to cross it. I like the lyrics. It is encouraging, for most of the time our fist reaction in face of difficulties will be running away. Can anyone provide the full lyrics of the song or the source for me to access it (if it violates the copyright regulation)? In order not to violate the terms of use of Lockman, I have the below quote of scripture: Matt 17:20 And He *said to them, "Because of the littleness of your faith; for truly I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible to you. Thanks for your help. Shalom Azure |
Bible Answer: Dear Sister Azure, It isn't exactly the poem you asked for, but it came to mind when I read your post. It is by John Newton (the man who wrote "Amazing Grace"). In Him, Doc Prayer Answered by Crosses I ask'd the Lord, that I might grow In faith, and love, and ev'ry grace, Might more of his salvation know, And seek more earnestly his face. 'Twas he who taught me thus to pray, And he, I trust has answer'd pray'r; But it has been in such a way, As almost drove me to despair. I hop'd that in some favour'd hour, At once he'd answer my request: And by his love's constraining pow'r, Subdue my sins, and give me rest. Instead of this. he made me feel The hidden evils of my heart; And let the angry pow'rs of hell Assault my soul in ev'ry part. Yea more, with his own hand he seem'd Intent to aggravate my woe; Cross'd all the fair designs I schem'd, Blasted my gourds, and laid me low. Lord, why is this, I trembling cry'd, Wilt thou pursue thy worm to death? "Tis in this way," the Lord reply'd, "I answer pray'r for grace and faith. "These inward trials I employ, "From self and pride to set thee free; "And break thy schemes of earthly joy, "That thou mayst seek thy all in me." |