King David’s Struggles

By Rhiannonw

Sun, 14 Feb 2016
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[Continuing the idea of a hymn on Sundays]

King David, choice of God for ruling,
his people leading many years;
composer, singing psalms appealing,
revealing faith he’d learnt in tears.

Whatever causes of his turmoil:
his sin, his troubles, scheming Saul:
however low, he’d still in prayer toil,
and on the Lord of promise call.

For laying hold of all God’s promised, –
see: that’s how David struggled up, –
a way of grace his God had furnished, –
the Lord himself would drink the cup.

And all his failings he acknowledged;
for his repentance was sincere.
He trusted, pleaded: God provided
assurance, peace, removed his fear.

Tune: 98 98 eg St Clement by Clement Scholefield
Tune of ‘The Day Thou gavest, Lord, is ended’ or Spiritus Vitae by Mary Hammond, tune of ‘O Breath of Life, come sweeping through us'.

http://rhiannonshymns.co.uk/

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Submitted by london_calling79 on

I don't know the hymn but the words here are very powerful and proud. I'm particularly fond of the 'revealing faith he’d learnt in tears' line. Such a story there.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

thanks, LC. The tears indicating his true turning in repentance to God, rather than just a regretting of wrong doing, or of being caught out, which would be remorse rather than the returning and faith of repentance, I suppose. And also, the real troubles and trials he went through, desperately needing God's help. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

And we could all learn by taking to heart the last verse, Rhiannon.  I am not familiar with any of the tunes, so I shall try to research them.

I so look forward to reading these every Sunday, and although I do not always get time to comment then, be sure I always read them...inspiring, and comforting, as they always are.

A peaceful Sunday evening to you, Rhiannon.

Tin

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank  you for letting me know that, Tina. And I hope you go to bed rested. regards, Rhiannon

 

Submitted by jeand on

HI Rhiannon

I love David's psalms, and feel someone capable of writing that well, must have been truly inspired by God.

Jean

Jean Day

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Jean. A good point, though of course, 'All scripture is inspired by God …' (2 Timothy 3:16)

There is so much of all life's experiences so vividly and honestly told, and the grace and faith in the Lord helping him and teaching him His ways. Rhiannon