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Don’t Lose Heart!
A poem by Rev. Maltbie Davenport Babcock (1858-1901), best known as the author of the hymn “This is My Father’s World,” expresses how I believe Christians must approach the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to redefine marriage.
The words of his poem “Be Strong” are ones that ought to be on every believer’s heart and mind today and in the days to come.
“Be Strong”
Be Strong!
We are not here to play, to dream, to drift;
We have hard work to do, and loads to lift;
Shun not the struggle – face it; ‘tis God’s gift.
Be Strong!
Say not, …
