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The people that do know their God shall be strong, and do
exploits"
(Daniel 11:32).
The following extract is from 'The Lion of Scotland' by Neil Robinson (©
1952,1974 Neil Robinson), which tells of the migration led by the
Rev. Norman MacLeod, from Scotland to Nova Scotia and then to New
Zealand, and of the seafaring Highlanders who settled in Waipu in
New Zealand's North Island.
"There was a Colin MacDonald, for
example, who came down from the Northern Wairoa River with a load
of timber for Australia. He reached the bar at the entrance to the
Kaipara - a graveyard of ships - and discovered six other vessels
waiting inside. The signal was showing that the bar was
considered unworkable, but Colin took his ship out. When he
returned to the Kaipara about a fortnight later with a load of
coal, the signal was again adverse. He sailed in and found the six
ships still waiting for the bar to become favourable."
I was reminded of this story when I first heard the following song by Ian White: Though I feel afraid of territory unknown
I know that I can say that I do not stand alone
For Jesus You have promised your presence in my heart
I cannot see the ending but it’s here that I must start
And all I know is You have called me
And that I will follow Is all I can say
I will go where You will send me
And Your fire lights my way
What lies across the waves may cause my heart to fear
Will I survive the day, must I leave what’s known and dear?
A ship that’s in the harbor is still and safe from harm
But it was not built to be there, it was made for wind and storm.”.
And all I know is You have called me
And that I will follow Is all I can say
I will go where You will send me
And Your fire lights my way
Words by Iain White
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