Hearts Unfold....


Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, 
God of glory, Lord of love;
Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee
Opening to the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness;
Drive the dark of doubt away.
Giver of immortal gladness,
Fill us with the light of day!
(Henry Van Dyke) 
  

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  1. Oh Rebecca...so very, very precious those words. It is here in this unfolding that we can see Him. Joyful indeed! m.

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  2. What lovely photos and a wonderfully uplifting quote to go along with them.

    Have a nice long weekend ~ FlowerLady

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    1. Thank you - and you, too, Lorraine! I'm going to drop in on you later today.

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  3. One of my favorite hymns. Thank you for sharing. And aren't the iris's simply beautiful!

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    1. Yes! This must be a VERY good year for them. I never realized how much I like Iris :)

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  4. Beautiful! Blessings upon your holiday weekend ahead.

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    1. Where HAVE you been?!?!?
      I'm so excited. I'm coming "over" to see you.

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  5. I have always loved Iris's...I do think they are having a good year.

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Writing a Song a Week #3

Writing a Song a Week #3
♪ I wait for the Lord; my soul waits and in his word I hope. My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen for the morning ♪ (Psalm 130:5-6)