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My Jesus, I Love Thee - original print from The Worship Project.

Today’s hymn comes from 1864, written by a then 14 year old William Featherston. Not much is known about this man’s life, as he passed away at only 27 years old. When he was only 14 years old, he wrote this poem and mailed it to his Aunt. It was after his death that the poem was given a melody and thus propelling it into hymnals across the world. One lesson that I’ve learned from this story, is to love Jesus above all, and worship Him no matter your circumstances. William never knew that writing a poem to his Aunt could change the world, but he wrote it anyway. How many of us are seeking fame, followers, likes, and approval through our “worship”? It’s been a very real thing for me personally with this project. To constantly lay down any crowns that are given to us, for His glory. I pray that we might all be a people who are found faithful in the eyes of the Father, doing whatever our hands find to do, with ALL our might, as though doing it for the Lord. Read this wonderful poem/hymn, and let your heart be engaged. Let your love for Jesus be taken to a new level! “My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine; For Thee all the follies of sin I resign. My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou; If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now. I love Thee because Thou has first loved me, And purchased my pardon on Calvary’s tree. I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow; If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now. I’ll love Thee in life, I will love Thee in death, And praise Thee as long as Thou lendest me breath; And say when the death dew lies cold on my brow, If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now. In mansions of glory and endless delight, I’ll ever adore Thee in heaven so bright; I’ll sing with the glittering crown on my brow; If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.”

The Visual Hymnal #6

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ya know what’s kind of weird? some people name cats “whiskers.” that’s a cat’s body part. that’s so wild. i’m gonna name my son leg

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Obsessed with this magical wide-field view of the Eagle Nebula. At the center lies the iconic “Pillars of Creation” along with several other star forming regions. The cluster of bright stars to the upper right is NGC 6611, home to the massive and hot stars that illuminate the pillars. (Credit: ESO, La Silla Observatory)

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I may think of you softly from time to time. But I’ll cut off my hand before I ever reach for you again.

Arthur Miller, The Crucible  (via itcuddles)

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Set some goals. Stay quiet about it. Smash the shit out of them. Clap for your own damn self.

Dailydose (via raysofthesun)

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Leonardo DiCaprio won the Oscar and Jon Snow is alive. Like, honestly, what a great year.

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Happy Holidays! ❤️