Daily Worship

I believe in You

Albert Bogle November 30, 2016 0 1
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1 peter 3:15

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,

It was late August September 1979 I was completing my honours year at Glasgow University. Joe Houston who lectured in Systematic Theology was walking along South Park Avenue carrying the latest Dylan album entitled “Slow Train Coming”.  

 

He was excited about the news that Dylan had professed faith and knowing that I was interested in his music, together we sat in his office listening to the tracks. I remember the shear delight and joy that was conveyed through this album but also the warnings and challenges thrown out to the church. 

 

I’ve always had a sense of empathy with the song, "I believe in You”. Perhaps as a young Christian at school I knew what it felt like to be often ridiculed because I talked about my faith. Today people are more polite, I don’t experience the same dis-connection and I ask myself is it because I’ve lost the courage of a young believer?  I hope its because I’m older and wiser. One thing I know when I hear these songs I’m reminded of my student days of questioning at Trinity College. 

 

www.sanctuaryfirst.org.uk/audio

 

 

They ask me how I feel

And if my love is real

And how I know I'll make it through

And they, they look at me and frown

They'd like to drive me from this town

They don't want me around

'Cause I believe in you

They show me to the door

They say don't come back no more

'Cause I don't be like they'd like me to

And I, I walk out on my own

A thousand miles from home

But I don't feel alone

'Cause I believe in you

I believe in you even through the tears and the laughter

I believe in you even though we be apart

I believe in you even on the morning after

Oh, when the dawn is nearing

Oh, when the night is disappearing

Oh, this feeling is still here in my heart

Don't let me drift too far

Keep me where you are

Where I will always be renewed

And that which you've given me today

Is worth more than I could pay

And no matter what they say

I believe in you

I believe in you when wintertime turns to summer

I believe in you when white turn to black

I believe in you even though I be outnumbered

Oh, though the earth may shake me

Oh, though my friends forsake me

Oh, even that couldn't make me go back

Don't let me change my heart

Keep me set apart

From all the plans they do pursue

And I, I don't mind the pain

Don't mind the driving rain

I know I will sustain

'Cause I believe in you

 

 

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