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Harriet: Stillness That Hears Freedom's Call - Black Church (Psalm 46:10)

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Harriet Tubman would go still—and hear God's voice directing her path. Her visions came in moments of stillness; her courage was grounded in knowing God. The Black Church has practiced Psalm 46:10 through "tarrying"—waiting on the Lord in prayer meetings, being still until God moves. Stillness isn't privilege; it's survival strategy and spiritual power. When the world is hostile, stillness grounds you in the God who is refuge (v.1) and present help in trouble (v.1). Harriet's stillness wasn't escape from struggle but source of strength for it.

Topics & Themes

tarryinghearing Godstillness and actionrefugesurvival

Scripture References

Psalm 46:10Psalm 46:1

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