~It Took A Miracle

       Finding an Air Force pilot with the nickname of Deacon is quite unusual, but that was the case with John W. Peterson. This nickname was given to him because, every morning while in the military service, he read his New Testament.

       These devotional periods stood Peterson in good stead when he flew the China Hump. He later said, During those long, lonely flights I had wonderful opportunity for meditation and prayer. It always seemed that the Lord was very near. Perhaps there is no greater display of God’s power and handiwork than the Himalayan Mountains.

       So often as I flew, while observing the rugged terrain below and the glories of the heavens above, I was overwhelmed by the power of our Creator and the glory of his creation in general.

       Then the thought gripped me that the same God who created this universe with its never-ending wonders was the God who loved me and sent his only begotten Son to take my place on the cross.

       John Peterson said: “I was quite overwhelmed as I began to think of these two aspects of God’s power and love; and suddenly, the words of a new song began to form in my heart. Within a very short time, I was sketching the words and melody of a new song.”

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It Took a Miracle

(1) My Father is omnipotent,

And that you can't deny;

A God of might and miracles-

'Tis written in the sky.

CHORUS:

 It took a miracle to put the stars in place,

It took a miracle to hang the world in space;

But when He saved my soul,

Cleansed and made me whole,

It took a miracle of love and grace!

(2) Though here His glory has been shown,

We still can't fully see

The wonders of His might, His throne-

'Twill take eternity.

(3) The Bible tells us of His power

And wisdom all way through,

And every little bird and flower

Are testimonies too.