America's True Hope

Am I excited about the symbol of cultural unity that Barack Obama represents for America? Absolutely! Am I excited about the changes that are coming? For the most part, yes, although slightly skeptical and apprehensive (we republicans are known to be threatened by change!) Here’s what I’m not excited about:



::coughfalsemessiahcough::

To all the talk of President Obama being a symbol of hope for our country, I respond with the words of brilliant hymnist Edward Mote:

My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness.
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly trust in Jesus’ Name.

On Christ the solid Rock I stand,
All other ground is sinking sand;
All other ground is sinking sand.

When darkness seems to hide His face,
I rest on His unchanging grace.
In every high and stormy gale,
My anchor holds within the veil.

His oath, His covenant, His blood,
Support me in the whelming flood.
When all around my soul gives way,
He then is all my Hope and Stay.

When He shall come with trumpet sound,
Oh may I then in Him be found.
Dressed in His righteousness alone,
Faultless to stand before the throne.


To President Obama, for what it’s worth, my utmost respect and admiration, and heartfelt best wishes for this huge undertaking.

But to God be the glory. Forever and ever. Amen.