We are currently looking for assisted living for my aging parents whose health is failing. It is a difficult transition for them after living in their home for over 50 years. This song reminds me my joy and home is wherever Jesus is.
Charles J. Butler (USA 1860)—Butler, a Methodist, speaks of a voyage he took from his home, Camden, New Jersey, as a bachelor, to Britain around 1894, stating he roamed around the British Isles for 14 months through Scotland, Ireland, Britain, and Paris, dealing with ship stewards, street urchins, and visiting famous sites. He wrote about his trip in 1901. He later resided in Philadelphia and was a salesman and musician. He wrote “Heart Melodies # 3” with Charles Bentley (1897). He is possibly the listed secretary of the YMCA in Philadelphia in 1920.
Butter also wrote this hymn “Since Christ My Soul from Sin Set Free” which was one of the hymns selected for the memorial of a dear servant of the Lord celebrated today in the church in Newinton, Connecticut (3-06-22).
Ricky was a crazy lover of the Lord, an exceptional family man and dedicated doctor. He will be missed. The other hymn selected in his memorial titled “A Celebration of Life, ” was “Sweet Hour of Prayer. ” By William W. Walford.
Colossians 1:12 reveals that Christ is the alotted portion of the saints in the light. Hallelujah, He is our portion, our enjoyment! On land or sea, what matter where? Where Jesus is, my joy is there! Praise Him!