Text: 2 Peter 3
Hymn: 472, These Things Did Thomas Count as Real
Kretzmann Commentary: 2 Peter 3
Bonus Bumper: Schola Hungarica, Dies Irae
Thomas’s doubt came from his certainty of how things are. “Until his fingers read like braille the markings of the spear and nail” is a modern yet faithful interpretation of Thomas’s desire. This is a good hymn about moving from doubt to faith.
Some time in the future I hope to chat with Stephen R. Johnson, who wrote REALITER for this hymn. We exchanged pleasantries on Facebook, but I will have to wait until I’m on the road before I can spend an evening on the phone with him.
The day of the Lord is coming, my friends; it only appears slow because our God wants everyone to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth.
Thanks to Anna Baseley and her brother John (who mixes) for their contributions to the hymn.
Text: © 1984 Oxford University Press, Inc.
Music: © 2003 Stephen R. Johnson. Used with permission.
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