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<\/a>Judy\u2019s piano skills were phenomenal. There wasn\u2019t a Sunday that went by that I wasn\u2019t amazed by what she could do at the piano. Judy was my first piano teacher\u2026and what a patient lady she was! I wouldn\u2019t practice as much as I should and I\u2019d fumble through my pieces. But in the end, Judy would encourage me to practice more in the upcoming week and then proceed to give me a star. Not a gold or silver star. It was usually a red or blue star.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
As the years progressed, I moved from piano to the organ and when Judy was on vacation, I stepped in as her substitute. Oh boy, were those some stressful Sunday\u2019s for a high school mediocre pianist!<\/p>\n
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Today\u2019s hymn is a good reminder for each of us that when we are in our most stressful situations, when we are faced with wild tempests, when the night is as dark as it can be, our Savior Jesus is with us and He offers these words of encouragement.<\/p>\n
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Jesus is the Master of our tempest. He is the Master of our fear. He is the Master of our anguish. He is the Master of our darkest hour. He is the Master of our peace.<\/p>\n
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When we give to Jesus all that is troubling us, He is able to calm the storm and give us peace. Don\u2019t allow another day to pass without Jesus as your Master. It will make all the difference in the world.<\/p>\n
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So today, take a look at these lyrics and then, click on the link below to listen to this beautiful old hymn with a twist. I know you\u2019ll enjoy it!<\/p>\n
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\u201cMaster, the Tempest is Raging\u201d<\/p>\n
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Master, the tempest is raging!
\nThe billows are tossing high!
\nThe sky is o’ershadow with blackness,
\nNo shelter or help is nigh;
\nCarest Thou not that we perish?
\nHow canst Thou lie asleep,
\nWhen each moment so madly is threatening
\nA grave in the angry deep?<\/p>\n
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The winds and the waves shall obey Thy will,
\nPeace, be still!
\nWhether the wrath of the storm tossed sea,
\nOr demons or men, or whatever it be
\nNo waters can swallow the ship where lies
\nThe Master of ocean, and earth, and skies;
\nThey all shall sweetly obey Thy will,
\nPeace, be still! Peace, be still!
\nThey all shall sweetly obey Thy will,
\nPeace, peace, be still!<\/p>\n
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Master, with anguish of spirit
\nI bow in my grief today;
\nThe depths of my sad heart are troubled
\nOh, waken and save, I pray!
\nTorrents of sin and of anguish
\nSweep o\u2019er my sinking soul;
\nAnd I perish! I perish! dear Master
\nOh, hasten, and take control.<\/p>\n
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Master, the terror is over,
\nThe elements sweetly rest;
\nEarth\u2019s sun in the calm lake is mirrored,
\nAnd heaven\u2019s within my breast;
\nLinger, O bless\u00e8d Redeemer!
\nLeave me alone no more;
\nAnd with joy I shall make the blest harbor,
\nAnd rest on the blissful shore<\/p>\n
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