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Translator: Mary E. ByrneMary Elizabeth Byrne, M.A. (July 2, 1880 – January 19, 1931) was born in Ireland. She translated the Old Irish Hymn, “Bí Thusa ‘mo Shúile,” into English as “Be Thou My Vision” in Ériu (the journal of the School of Irish Learning), in 1905. 1 Be thou my vision, O Lord ofContinue reading “be thou my vision”

Hebrews 1:3 He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, Who being the brightness . . .–Who being theContinue reading “He upholds the universe by the word”

Hebrews 1:2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. Hath in these last days . . .–Better, at the end of these days spake unto us in a Son. The thought common to theContinue reading “but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son”

“God told me to tell you…” “I have a word from the Lord for you.” “I am a prophet of God.” “I know what the Bible says, but God spoke to me and…” Claims like the above are increasingly common these days. Sadly, most people who say them do not understand how dangerous they are.Continue reading “Does God still speak?”

Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. True . . . honest (better, venerable; see margin).–Truth is the inherent likeness to God, who isContinue reading “whatever is true, whatever is noble,”