安らかな流れの時も、悲しみの波も
主にあればみな喜び、心満たす平和
（ホラティオ・スパフォード）
When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul
(Horatio G. Spafford)
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I just found out that Horatio Spafford penned the words to this hymn after he lost four daughters in a shipwreck. I don’t think I would be able share his equanimity expressed in those lines!
Thank you so much for your comment. Yes, I can’t imagine what he must have endured when penning these words…
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What a cutie 😉 posting on A4P on 2/15
Thank you! And really happy this duckie will be part of the Aritsts4Peace project 🙂
What beautiful photos. Love the duckling – I fell in love with ducklings when I read Make Way for Ducklings as a little girl. Looking forward to more.
Thank you very much for taking time to stop by my site and for leaving a comment! I’m delighted to know you enjoyed some of my photos. I love ducklings too 🙂 You’re always welcome to stop by, and I look forward to sharing more pictures in 2015.
Best wishes,
Takami
I have several professional photographer friends – it is a joy to see the world through their eyes. Looking forward to seeing things through your eyes.
I love that photo and I love the words of that hymn.
Thank you very much Cynthia 🙂
I love the words to the hymn too.
Wishing you a very Happy New Year!
Best wishes,
Takami
I love this photo! 🙂 Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones.
Thank you very much Carol 🙂
I wish you and your beautiful family a wonderful Holiday season too!
私ものんびりな生活したいな！
全く同感です☆
perfection~
Hello Cindy,
Thank you so much for your generous comment 🙂 ❤
What a sweet little duckling, nice photo!
Many thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. I’m glad you liked this little duckling 🙂
Absolutely beautiful dear Takami ❤
Sending you all my best wishes!. Aquileana 😀
Thank you, my friend ❤
I send you my best wishes too 😀
Adorable photo with reflective words 🙂
Hello Christy 🙂
Thank you so much for your comment!
I’m delighted you liked the photo. I love the words to the hymn too.
Aww, look at him.. he is so adorable!! ❤ Is he is the brother of the duckling on your previous post?
Swetank.
Be Bettr, Stay Bettr! 🙂
Hello buddy! 🙂
Yes, he is the same family of ducklings from my other posts 😀 As always, thank you so much for your comments!
Thank you for bringing so cute babies to us via photos!
Be Bettr, Stay Bettr! 🙂
Cute :)!
Thank you so much!! 🙂
All is well with my soul ~ a great state to be in as the holiday season begins 🙂 This is another great shot, something so calming and relaxed with this little guy, such a great capture 🙂
Have a great weekend Takami!
Aw, shucks! Thank you so much Randall 🙂
Hope you’re having a great weekend too!
There is nothing that says innocence and purity quite as well as a hymn, or a duckling. Lol.
Much appreciated! Thank you 🙂
And you’re right…there’s just something so innocent about ducklings…
What a sensitive and beautiful photograph! And I know that song, wonderful combination!
Thank you, thank you!!
I’m really glad you liked the photo + hymn combination. Something about this particular shot – of this duckling looking so serene and at peace – made think of the song 🙂
What a cutie 🙂
Thank you so much, dear Indah!
I love ducks, especially baby ducks 😉 🙂
😉 they are the cutest!!
Oh, this little fellow certainly does make a person feel that all is well! So adorable, as always, Takami. Wishing you a happy, sunshiny day! :))
Hello friend!
I’m always happy for an excuse to post a duckie photo 🙂
Something about this fellow – how he seemed so at peace with everything – made me feel all warm & fuzzy inside. Which was very helpful, since it’s been cold and miserable in Tokyo 😉
Thank you – as always – for brightening my day with your comment, and more most-recent (absolutely awesome) Danbo Bros post!
Lovely photo paired with one of my favorite hymns. They both nourish my soul!
Oh, thank you so much! 🙂 🙂
I’m glad you like the hymn, because it’s one of my favourites too. And, I’m always glad for an excuse to post duckling photos 😀
Warmly,
Takami
Good evening Takami,
It is beautiful this baby duck, I like your photograph.
Have a beautiful day. Herve
Hello Herve,
I am happy you like this baby duck. He was enjoying his time in the water, and seemed happy with life 🙂 Ducks make me smile, and give a warm feeling.
Your friend,
Takami
Love this — such a sweet duckling! And he/she seems to know just how to “pose” for the camera, 🙂 Thanks for sharing this, Takami!
Thank *you* so much, dear Debra!
I agree, ducklings seem like natural hams (pardon the pun) – as if they know they’re adorable. This little guy (gal?) was having a grand time, splashing around the pond, playing with his siblings, and chasing Mum of course 🙂
Warmly,
Takami
Perfect. Just perfect. Love, Amy
Thank you, dear Amy!
((HUGS))
Beautiful.
Thank you Gigi! Your comments mean a lot to me 🙂 ❤
What a sweet picture and I love the quote; I’m going to write the words into my journal; they’re so beautiful! Thank you. 💖😊🙏
Hello Lorien,
Thank you so much for your ‘like’ and comment!
I’m delighted you liked this duckling photo and the quote.
Here I found more information on the original quote for you: The words are from Horatio Spafford’s ‘It is Well with my Soul’ : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Is_Well_with_My_Soul
Best wishes,
Takami 🙂
Beautiful and wise thoughts Takami.
Thank you Maria.
The words are from Horatio Spafford’s ‘It is Well with my Soul’ : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Is_Well_with_My_Soul
I’m glad you liked this duckling 🙂
やさしい視点の写真と素直なメッセージ、暖かい気持ちになります。
りょう様
こんばんは。いつもありがとうございます。
「安らかな流れの時も」（原曲名 “It is Well With My Soul”）はホラティオ・スパフォードの作です：
http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/is53jh316/58357653.html
（和訳の方は英語の原詩を忠実に訳したものではないと思いますが、それでも伝えようとしているメッセージに大きな違いはないと思います。）
Beautiful!
Many thanks 🙂 I hope this little duckling could bring a smile 🙂
Absolutely did! 🙂
Such a cute duck.
I love that hymn.
I love the hymn too!! I’m so happy you liked this little duckling 🙂
The cutie sure looks like having some good time. 🙂
Thank you! I think he was enjoying his swim in the pond 🙂
The duckling looks like it’s wearing sunglasses! Nice photo.
Thank you! I like how you said it looks like the duckling is wearing sunglasses. I never thought of it that way, but now I see what you mean 🙂 Ducklings always manage to make me smile.
かわいい Kawaī 😍
Yoshiko様
コメントありがとうございます！
写真気に入って頂けたようで嬉しいです。
🙂 🙂
穏やかな心安らぐ言葉をありがとうございます。
元気になりましたか？
きっとそうだと思います。
ちゅん
ちゅん様
こんばんは！コメントありがとうございます。
お陰さまで元気になりました♫♫
これから冬本番ですが、お互いに「健康第一」で乗り越えましょう☆
❤ ❤
元気になられてよかったです。
でも本当に寒くなりました。
お互い無理しないで頑張りましょう。
あなたの平穏と無事を祈っています。
so sweet!!!
Thank you! ❤
Something about this ducky made me think of that hymn. I'm always happy for an excuse to post ducklings 😀
and I’m always happy to see your ducklings! 🙂 🙂 🙂