On May 19, 1780, . . . many people thought the world was coming to an end. [Everywhere was so dark!]

The Connecticut legislature was meeting that day, and many members were urging adjournment. Abraham Davenport, however, proclaimed to his colleagues, “I am against adjournment. The day of judgment is either approaching or it is not. If it is not, there is no cause for an adjournment; if it is, I choose to be found doing my duty. I wish therefore that candles may be brought.”

We have an anchor that keeps the soul

Steadfast and sure while the billows roll,

Fastened to the Rock which cannot move,

Grounded firm and deep in the Saviour’s love.  –Owens

To survive the storms of life, be anchored to the Rock of Ages.

Source: Word Among Us, Jan 24, 2004.