The first true bell buoy was invented in 1852 by Lieutenant Brown, an army officer assigned to the Lighthouse Establishment. His design was quite similar to the bell buoy of today. He firmly affixed a 300 lb. bell inside the top of the cage of a buoy. Beneath the bell he installed a radially grooved plate and on the plate placed a cannon ball. As the buoy rolled with the motion of the sea the cannon ball rolled down a groove in the plate and struck the bell. Today’s bell buoy also has a fixed bell (85 or 225 pounds) but instead of a cannon ball, hinged clappers are attached to each of the four sides of the cage.
A bell buoy rings only during storms. The beating of the waves and wind bring out the music that is within it, so too do trials reveal what is inside a person.
If you find yourself in the midst of a storm today, look for the music within you. Allow that music free. It will not only reveal your heart but will give inspiration to all those around you.
For You have been a defense for the helpless,
A defense for the needy in his distress,
A refuge from the storm
Isaiah 25:4
Pursuing God 
Thats a very interesting look at the life spiritual trials that I have experienced since coming here to Huntsville and seeking Jesus as my Lord and Saviour. I think it falls right in line with our lesson of HOPE at CR last night. And I also have to say that GRACE & HOPE could go together in the motion of the waves & the ringing of the bell. Thank you Jeff✝️🙏🏻
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