No shot was ever heard around
the world.
In fact, in all of human history
Only two sounds have been heard
around the entire world…
The first:
A newborn’s cry, saying, “It
is begun.”
The second:
A young man’s dying cry, saying,
“It is finished.”
—Calvin Miller
Wishing all of you, my friends, grace and peace this week as we celebrate the life of our Savior. May we marvel anew at His plan for our redemption. And may we rest in our true identity as sons and daughters of the Most High. Merry Christmas!
Rebeca
Building Standing Stones 
Great words to reflect on. Merry Christmas, friend!
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Merry Christmas to you too, Anita! ❤
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Is this from Miller’s The Singer? Love his writing.
You have a lovely site, here. Enjoyed my visit. Thanks for the “like” at my place! 🙂
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Yes, Calvin Miller is one of my favorites. I don’t find many who know his work. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by. I have been enjoying your site as well.
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The pastor who led me to the Lord gave me HIS copy of The Singer, when I asked about good Christian books to read. The inscription in the front: “Because you know the Singer. Because you know the song.”
One book I hope I never have to part with.
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What a lovely gift! And I just realized that I misquoted. It was actually from The Divine Symphony (A Symphony in Sand), not The Singer. I love them both, but I guess I need to reread them. 🙂
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Hmm. I’ve not read or heard of that one. Only know The SInger, The Song, and The Finale. I shall try to find the Divine Symphony! Glad to learn of it. 🙂
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