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Column: With songs of joy his saints will sing

Angela Chapman offers a poetic meditation on God’s power, Christ’s return and the hope that sustains believers.

Published September 27, 2025 - 6:33 p.m.

Column: With songs of joy his saints will sing

He makes the wind his chariot and rides upon it gleefully.

He carries me along the way and makes every enemy flee!

Oh, praise his name above all others.

His glory he displays in lightnings and thunders!

The clouds are the dust of God’s holy feet.

His footstool also is a delight beneath!

He causes the rains to water the earth.

It is the Lord who gives new birth!

Sing joyfully at his grand coming.

The Lord, the king, is a master strumming.

With trumpet sounds and a shout to hear,

The Lord’s return is very near!

Lift up your eyes to the adventure ahead.

Remember God’s promises and what Jesus said!

When these things come to pass,

A gathering together will happen fast!

We don’t know the exact day.

Be ready is what we should say!

In the twinkling of an eye, we will be gone,

To heaven with Jesus, and it won’t be long!

Just think, at our savior’s feet,

All believers will gather to meet!

To praise and honor our reigning king,

With songs of joy his saints will sing!

Angela Chapman can be emailed at uponthehillangie@gmail.com.

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Column: With songs of joy his saints will sing

Angela Chapman offers a poetic meditation on God’s power, Christ’s return and the hope that sustains believers.

Holmes County Trail extends from Glenmont to state Route 520

Holmes County Sheriff outlines $100K jail upgrades, phone system overhaul

Legacy Point Park launches hikes, trail workdays and nature programs

Holmes County packed with festivals, art and parades Sept. 20

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Millersburg residents petition council to save downtown trees

Holmes County Trail extends from Glenmont to state Route 520

Week 6 H.S. football scoreboard

Holmes County Sheriff outlines $100K jail upgrades, phone system overhaul

High school volleyball statistical leaders through Sept. 22

High school football statistical leaders through Week 5

TCPL Board of Trustees vacancy following passing of Sugarcreek representative

TOPS group hears about dangers of excess salt use

Legacy Point Park launches hikes, trail workdays and nature programs

Holmes County packed with festivals, art and parades Sept. 20

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Apple Dumpling Festival returns Sept. 26-28 at Whispering Hills in Big Prairie

Millersburg residents petition council to save downtown trees

Killbuck VFW hosts ‘Night at the Races’ Oct. 4 to support John Zickefoose

Berlin Harvest Fest draws crowds with ribs, parade and fireworks

Column: Fall fertility tips and local events highlight busy October in Holmes County

SPORTS

Week 6 H.S. football scoreboard

High school volleyball statistical leaders through Sept. 22

High school football statistical leaders through Week 5

Triway football edges Tuslaw; Waynedale, Norwayne golfers advance to districts

West Holmes football shuts out Madison in OCC clash

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Deer Run Block Party to debut Oct. 10 in Millersburg

Ohio Plein Air Society to showcase outdoor art at Holmes County Art Festival

Garaway schools weigh feasibility of new high school, middle school facilities

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Column: Jesus lights our path

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