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Hymns of faith and hope

This book compiles a variety of hymns that focus on themes of faith and hope, offering readers a selection of inspirational and uplifting lyrics. more

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Horatius Bonar
Horatius Bonar

Horatius Bonar was a Scottish poet renowned for his devotional poetry. Born in December 1808, he dedicated much of his life to pastoral work in Edinburgh. His poetry is celebrated for its simplicity and profound spiritual insights. Bonar's work has had a significant impact on Christian literature, and he is remembered for his contributions to religious verse. more

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“Christ hath arisen! O mountain peaks, attest- Witness, resounding glen and torrent wave! The immortal courage in the human breast Sprung from that victory-tell how oft the brave To camp midst rock and cave, Nerved by those words, their struggling faith have borne, Planting the cross on high above the clouds of morn!”

“"When we contemplate the duration of the universe, we see it limited to the present moment, which is nothing more but the point which separates two infinities of time. The past and the future are as meaningless as if they did not exist. Is anyone more misguided than the man who barters an eternal future for a moment which passes quicker than the blink of an eye?."”

“Here in the United States we're now consuming about three gallons of petroleum per person per day. That's twenty pounds of oil per person per day. We only consume about four pounds of oxygen per person per day. We're consuming five times more oil each day, here in the United States than we are oxygen. We've become the oil tribe.”