An article came across my desk titled the 50 most beautiful sentences in literature and this led me on a journey of wondering what 'seven' of our Press Service International 'young writers' might deem their 'seven' most beautiful verses of scripture -
You may be just as fascinated as I was to discover their selections – these are the first four of the young writers.
Josh Robbie - Queensland (now South Africa)
Isaiah 9:2
The people who walk in darkness will see a great light, those who live n a dark land, the light will shine on them.
Job 38:4
Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding.
Genesis 1:3
Then God said, "Let there be light" and there was light.
Zechariah 3:9
For behold, the stone that I have set before Joshua; on one stone are seven eyes. Behold I will engrave an inscription it, declares the Lord of hosts, "and I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day."
John 14:12
Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do, he will do also, and greater works than these he will do; because I go to the Father.
Hebrews 4:14-16.
Therefore since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens , Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession.
John 6:54
He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.
Kara Greening - Taranaki, New Zealand
James 1:2-3
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
2 Samuel 22:34
He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he causes me to stand on the heights.
Psalm 63:1
My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You. In a dry and thirsty land where there is no water.
Ruth 1:17
For wherever you go, I will go; And wherever you lodge, I will lodge;
Your people shall be my people, And your God, my God.
Song of Solomon 8:6
For love is as strong as death, Jealousy as cruel as the grave;
Its flames are flames of fire, A most vehement flame.
1 John 1:1
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life.
1John 3:16
By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us.
Amos Sale - Auckland
Romans 1:20
For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities--his eternal power and divine nature--have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.
Revelation 21:5
And he who was seated on the throne said, "Behold, I am making all things new.
James 1:12
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.
Philippians 4:6-7
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
John 10:28
I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.
Psalm 46:2
Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea.
Genevieve Wilson - Canada
Genesis 1:1
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
Proverbs 8:30
Then I was beside Him as a master craftsman; And I was daily His delight, Rejoicing always before Him,
Psalm 139:16
Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in Your book they all were written, The days fashioned for me, When as yet there were none of them.
Genesis 1:27
So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.
Psalm 145:8
The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, Slow to anger and great in mercy.
The Revelation 7:9
After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands,
John 6:40
And this is the will of Him who sent Me, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in Him may have everlasting life; and I will raise him up at the last day."
Next article – another group of young writers with their most beautiful verses.
A 'very beautiful' verse of Mark Tronson -
Jeremiah 26: 15: "for truly the Lord has sent me to you to speak all these words in your hearing"
Mark says that as he stutters as did Jeremiah, this is a quite beautiful utterance.
Dr Mark Tronson is a Baptist minister (retired) who served as the Australian cricket team chaplain for 17 years (2000 ret) and established Life After Cricket in 2001. He was recognised by the Olympic Ministry Medal in 2009 presented by Carl Lewis Olympian of the Century. He mentors young writers and has written 24 books, and enjoys writing. He is married to Delma, with four adult children and grand-children.
Mark Tronson's archive of articles can be viewed at http://www.pressserviceinternational.org/mark-tronson.html