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The Pinecone
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May 2016
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f r om Don J oh n s on , K i r b y P i n e s Chap l a i n
Chaplain’s COrner
Audrey Meier, widely known for her talents as a musician
and songwriter, living and ministering out of Los Angeles,
California, wrote a short but very powerful song titled “His
Name Is Wonderful.” Her lyrics stated briefly but pointedly
a unique quality of God. She wrote:
His Name is Wonderful,
His Name is Wonderful,
His Name is Wonderful,
Jesus, my Lord.
He is the Mighty King,
Master of Everything,
His Name is Wonderful
Jesus, my Lord.
He’s the Great Shepherd,
The Rock of all ages,
Almighty God is He.
Bow down before Him,
Love and adore Him,
His Name is Wonderful,
Jesus, my Lord.
In 1970 at a Christian Booksellers Convention in
Philadelphia this song’s writer was featured at a publishing
booth. A senior lady nearly 80 years of age pushed into the
Convention just before it opened. She was not a bookstore
owner nor did she have any business to transact, but asked
to be taken to Audrey’s booth. The lady stood before
songwriter Meier and told her story.
She and her husband spent much of their lives singing
together at nursing homes, hospitals and retirement centers.
He would sing melody and she would add her alto part. Her
husband had become ill and was hospitalized, waiting for
exploratory surgery. The situation was critical.
The lady was called to the hospital at her husband’s request.
He wanted to sing one more song with her since his time was
short. Their favorite song was the one written by Audrey in
His Name Is Wonderful
1959, “His Name Is Wonderful.”
They sweetly sang together. When they reached the line
“Bow down before Him” she realized she was singing
alone. He had slipped away to the One about Whom he was
singing.
The elderly woman wanted Audrey to know what had
happened and wished to thank her for writing such a
meaningful song.
Often we do not know the impact of something we have
done has on others. Those who have found value in even
the littlest of our actions or accomplishments may tell us
long after the blessing has come. Sometimes we may never
know. But the One for Whom we live will tell us, even on
the other side.
It is expressed in Isaiah 9:6, “For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon
His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful,
Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of
Peace.”
And never forget the encouragement of I Corinthians 15:58,
“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable,
Always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that
your labor is not in vain in the Lord.”
Till next time,
Don Johnson, KP Chaplain
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6:30pm
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