Who doesn't know this old hymn - 'Rock of Ages cleft for me, let me hide myself in Thee.' I can still hear it resounding through the Presbyterian Church when I used to go with my Nana when I was a child. Surrounded by staunch, God fearing believers singing passionately to their God, my Nana, along with two of her sisters, singing as loud as anyone - I do have to add that my Nana believed that everyone could sing - it made no difference to her that some voices had a rougher passage on the way out! As soon as I saw the attribute for this weeks His Holy Name Challenge: Forums at Splitcoaststampers
this scene from my childhood came flooding back!
Rock of Ages - so many different things came to mind - the scripture in Psalm 61 that says...'when my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the Rock that is Higher than I' - I have based my card on that verse...the beautiful Fleur Heart from Layers of Color is perfect for this: http://www.layersofcolor.com/blog/
it is so complex and beautiful, so like the human heart. I have added the Regal Wings to symbolise our hearts being lifted by God....the background DP is inspired by that wonderful old hymn Rock of Ages. I just love that....so solid, so strong, so reassuring. The three brads are symbolic of the Trinity!
Although I have been inspired by the above scripture, the one I have chosen for this attribute of God is Psalm 18:31 For who is God except the LORD? Who but our God is a solid rock? What more can we say but AMEN!!!
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Fri, Sep 04, 2009 @ 4:37 AM
WOW!! This is besutiful, Linda.
------------------------------ Phyllis Young at heart, slightly older in other parts. We really never grow up, we just learn how to act in public!! What if you woke up today with only what you had thanked God for yesterday??
Registered: July 26, 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 11788
Fri, Sep 04, 2009 @ 5:44 AM
Amazing card Linda!!! Love the vintage feel of this card which works so well with your theme!!! I loved your story - reminds me of hearing my Nana singing at church too!
Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 79894
Fri, Sep 04, 2009 @ 6:20 AM
Beautiful card, Linda. I love everything about it.
------------------------------ LizThe joy of the LORD is my strength.Right Brain Madness --My blogProud member of the redDivasKSS certified multi-step stamperFan Club member since 2004
Registered: November 13, 2007 Location: Midwest USA Posts: 5840
Fri, Sep 04, 2009 @ 8:40 AM
This is breath-takingly beautiful, and I just love the story you shared - love hearing about your inspiration. I think you have captured "Rock" so wonderfully, and thank you for sharing the scripture. God bless you!
Registered: April 1, 2008 Location: my address Posts: 4055
Fri, Sep 04, 2009 @ 2:59 PM
WOW - again. Rock of Ages is also a favourite hymn of mine!! From both childhood and when I remembered it again recently.... shows my age that I am loving all the old hymns of my Anglican (Episcopalian) childhood choir days.
Your card is womderful Linda - and I love the way you share yourself and your faith when you post.
Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Fri, Sep 04, 2009 @ 7:07 PM
I never heard my Nana sing at church because I never met either of my grandparents (all now deceased), but I LOVE the feeling I got when you wrote about this. Beautiful story, beautiful memories and totally BEAUTIFUL card Linda! Extraordinarily beautiful my friend!!! TFS!
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Registered: March 1, 2009 Location: SW Minnesota Posts: 2280
Mon, Sep 07, 2009 @ 8:35 PM
Linda, this is just great!! It gave me the chills as I read. The hymn brings back many memories for me as well. Both my mom and my mil were church organists so hymns are just such a blessing to me! Awesome message that God is the Rock who is higher than we....strong, never changing! TFS!
Registered: November 3, 2008 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 12269
Tue, Sep 08, 2009 @ 6:38 PM
Wow Linda, you've created another masterpiece! Thanks again for sharing the thoughts and feelings that went into this creation. Again I have been blessed by reading your words. blessings, shelia