As a cloud of dust lingers over home plate, and with every eye on the umpire, there’s nothing more reassuring for the offensive player (disappointing for the defense) then to hear the word, “SAFE!” It was a ’round trip’ that ended with a successful completion summed up in that one syllable word. The confirmation that the greatest hope has been achieved and that the traveler had made it home…safe!
Even a child crying in the night is seeking comfort and a warm embrace to let him know he’s safe. We’ll even put our money in a safety deposit box to do what? To keep our treasures ‘safe.’ And if we’re honest with each other, even as adults, we would rather be safe (saved, rescued) than to be lost, insecure…not safe. Any one who has faced times of distress and fear know that there’s nothing more comforting that knowing, “I’m safe.”
The Christian realizes that there is nothing sweeter than to be ‘safe at home.’ And yes, it’s the “Umpire’s call!” Though the devil will do his best to put us out, I hope this song can be a source of encouragement to you. There is reassurance and hope for the end of this life when we’re “safe in the arms of Jesus.”
Thanks Fanny J. Crosby for this reminder from Mark 10:16! “And He took them in His arms and began blessing them…”
1. Safe in the arms of Jesus, safe on His gentle breast; There by His love o’ershaded, sweetly my soul shall rest. Hark! ’tis the voice of angels borne in a song to me, Over the fields of glory, over the jasper sea.
Refrain: Safe in the arms of Jesus, Safe on His gentle breast; There by His love o’ershaded, Sweetly my soul shall rest.
2. Safe in the arms of Jesus, safe from corroding care, Safe from the world’s temptations; sin cannot harm me there. Free from the blight of sorrow, free from my doubts and fears; Only a few more trials, only a few more tears!
3. Jesus, my heart’s dear Refuge, Jesus has died for me; Firm on the Rock of Ages ever my trust shall be. Here let me wait with patience, wait till the night is o’er; Wait till I see the morning break on the golden shore.
Summer nights at the baseball game almost always start off with the umpire shouting, “Play Ball!” But just minutes before he utters that infamous phrase you’ll likely hear the words to our National Anthem sung by an individual, quartet or small chorus.
“Oh, say can you see, by the dawn’s early light what so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight, o’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming. And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night that our flag was still there! Oh, say does that Star Spangled Banner yet wave, o’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?”
What a great tradition we have established in this country. For more back ground on our National Anthem, you might consider re-reading the article from this site posted on July 4th; “Looking Into the Dawn.”
It was a beautiful Tuesday night in June, when 18 people harmonized their voices to serve the Frisco Rough Rider’s baseball team in singing the National Anthem. A special thanks to the men and women (and the two young ladies who signed) as they practiced, prepared and performed this great song for our country…The National Anthem!
word, “SAFE!” It was a ’round trip’ that ended with a successful completion summed up in that one syllable word. The confirmation that the greatest hope has been achieved and that the traveler had made it home…safe!
Summer nights at the baseball game almost always start off with the umpire shouting, “Play Ball!” But just minutes before he utters that infamous phrase you’ll likely hear the words to our National Anthem sung by an individual, quartet or small chorus.