Saved From Suicide
Inspiration Read Psalm 34:1-7
Saved From Suicide
Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him…to deliver their souls from death. Psalm 33:18, 19
The hymn “God Moves In a Mysterious Way” has been a source of great comfort and blessing to many of God’s people since William Cowper wrote it in the 18th Century. Yet few people know the unusual circumstances that led to its composition.
William Cowper was a Christian, but he had sunk to the depths of despair. One foggy night he called for a horse- drawn carriage and asked to be taken to the London Bridge on the Thames River. He was so overcome by depression that he intended to commit suicide. But after 2 hours of driving through the mist, Cowper’s coachman reluctantly confessed that he was lost. Disgusted by the delay, Cowper left the carriage to find London Bridge on foot. After walking only a short distance, though, he discovered that he was on his own doorstep. The carriage had been going in circles. Immediately he recognized the restraining hand of God in it all. Convicted by the Spirit, he realized that the only way out of his troubles was to look to God, not jump into the river. As he cast his burden on the Savior, his heart was comforted. With gratitude he sat down and penned these reassuring words:”God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform; He plants His footsteps on the sea, and rides upon the storm. O fearful saints, fresh courage take; the clouds you so much dread are big with mercy, and shall break with blessing on your head.”
The psalmist said, “…the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him.” Yes, our need is always His concern. -H.G.B.
His purpose will ripen fast,
Unfolding every hour: The bad may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flower.
-Cowper
NO LIFE IS HOPELESS…UNLESS CHRIST IS RULED OUT OUT OF IT.