Words from the apostle Paul that he wrote to the church in Rome are the inspiration for these lyrics. Christians under Emperor Nero‘s persecutions lived in a dangerous time. Paul reminded them that we are to remember that God’s love is not the type that only has room for one’s friends. Rather, it also encompasses one’s enemies. Jesus went to the cross to atone for our sin of rebellion. - Rom. 5:6-11

This is from Psalm 90. Time slips by, but the LORD is our rock and dwelling place, through all generations and eternity.

Songs and Hymns New and Old vol 1

One Year as a Thousand

These lyrics remind us that God sent Jesus to save us not when we were  doing good but when we were his enemies. (Rom. 5:8-10) I wrote the interlude while Joyous Celebration was crossing the Everglades in Florida, 1973.

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Ardis Loock from Stanley, North Dakota did vocal solo here. Debra Larsen Bottjen wrote the song and sang it with her sisters in their Seattle Lutheran Bible Institute years! (the '70s).  My wife and I recorded this in Mayville, ND with Ardis (and Caroline Brown) just before returning to Luther Seminary for my final year there.

Glory, Honor and Praise

I'm in love with my wife of 45 years. Enjoy my kids and grandkids. Grateful to Jesus for life. Glad for gifts of music, health, and friends. Teach music at home and at the Martin Luther School.

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