Ye Shall Know The Truth And The Truth Shall Make You Free

During the thirty year's war in the 17th century, German Paul Gerhardt and his family were forced to flee from their home. One night as they stayed in a small village inn, homeless and afraid, his wife broke down and cried openly in despair. To comfort her, Gerhardt reminded her of scripture promises about God provision and keeping. Then going out to the garden to be alone, he too broke down and wept. He felt he had come to his darkest hour. Also Read: Catch Them Young: Train up a child The Way He Should Go Soon afterwards Gerhardt felt the burden lifted and sensed anew the Lord's presence. Taking his pen and wrote a hymn that has brought comfort to many. Give to the winds thy fears, and Hope, and be undismayed, God hears thy sighs and counts thy tears; God shall lift up thy head. Through waves and clouds and storms He gently clears the way. Wait for thou His time, so shall the night soon end in joyous day. It is often in our darkest times that God makes His presence know clearly. He uses our sufferings and troubles to show us that he is our only […]

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