The Mustard Seed

Blessed is the Man...

What does it mean to be 'blessed'? Here are some answers:

'Blessed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.' [Job 5:17]

'Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.' [Psalm 1:1-2]

'Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit.' [Psalm 32:2

'Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.' [Psalm 34:8]

'Blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods.' [Psalm 40:4]

'O LORD Almighty, blessed is the man who trusts in you.' [Psalm 84:12]

'Blessed is the man you discipline, O LORD, the man you teach from your law.' [Psalm 94:12]

'Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who finds great delight in his commands.' [Psalm 112:1]

'Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding.' [Proverbs 3:13]

'Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway.' [Proverbs 8:34]

'Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him.' [Jeremiah 17:7]

'Blessed is the man who does not condemn himself by what he approves.' [Romans 14:22]

'Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.' [James 1:12]

Escape From Capernwray

Here's a newly discovered piece from the archive: my Dad and my uncle David at work in the early 1970s.

New Crowded House Single

The best band in the world return in June with a new album, Intriguer. Here's a recording of their new single.