He has done all things well.
He makes the deaf hear and the dumb speak .
This is where our heart may dwell.
And where we should seek .
He said to him Ephphatha.
That is be opened.
One day I may hear my Ephphatha.
But will my ears ever be opened.
The beach was utterly lonely.
Although the busy town was close .
Gentle waves barely lapping only.
No other sound , a solace to all woes.
It is only when all is quiet for the Christian.
That we truly start to listen .
……
Not a soul was there
Only the wide open beach
At last I could think
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See Mark 7: 31-37