When clouds block out the way to God

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  • 1035

When clouds block out the way to God
and seem to stifle prayer,
we still can find him in his word –
there’s hope and comfort there.

2 In his good time he’ll answer prayer,
his promise stands secure.
He’ll free the captives in his care,
the darkened minds restore.

3 They’ll feed on every barren hill,
their thirst is satisfied.
Their loving Lord will guide them still
along the riverside.

4 O shout for joy you earth and heaven,
you mountains, praise in songs!
For all the promises we’re given
all praise to God belongs!

© 1986 Stephen Crowter/Praise Trust
Stephen Crowter

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The story behind the hymn

This hymn is based on the author’s personal Bible reading in Isaiah 40.

A look at the author

Crowter, Stephen James

b Hastings, E Sussex 1968. BSc in Chemistry and Business Studies; he currently runs his own business in Coventry, ‘Surecar Consultants’, sourcing cars to order. His first hymns were written in the late 1980s, usually on Sunday evenings in response to a sermon. The first to be published are those in Praise!, one of which also features in CH (2004 edn); among other writings is his part-autobiographical Surprise Package: When God wrecks our plans (2003). He belongs to Lower Ford St Baptist Ch in Coventry, W Midlands. His brother Philip (Phil) was a Baptist pastor and internationally-known writer of Bible notes who died in 2008 at the age of 46. Nos.394, 561, 1004, 1030, 1035, 1056, 1095, 5013.