Remove the hardened sin of pride within, Which hopes for fading earthly glory vain, And reinstate, my Lord, a heart of love, To serve beneath the men who love Thy Name. My foolish dreams now dashed to countless shards – O God, now mould my thoughts to selfless be, To humbly serve the ones whom […]
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When fears and doubts arise, make me recall Thy faithfulness, Thy reassurances which Thou hast given through Thy Word. The Word which Thou didst give to me when I did fear within, The providential reassurance which Thy Will assert. The thought which Thou hast taught, that I must serve with all I have, Not seeking […]
O Lord, that all my service to the beloved ones around Would only stem out of a blessed love toward my King, And not from pride and selfishness which doth compete With other brethren who do strive to pure and loving be.
O, my Creator, God of heav’n and earth, Who knew my helpless form before my birth, Who gave this dust the wondrous breath of life, And chose to let me have eternal life, How shall I comprehend Thy boundless love, Towards this man of sin, who spurned Thy love, Not only give salvation willingly, But […]
Some thoughts on today’s Bible Study. *** O, godliness with contentment is great gain. Without the good Lord, all life is but in vain. So while we shall live, whatever God shall give, Let us never grumble, but shall content be. While living on earth, covet not men’s applause, But strive with sincerity to serve […]
What Thou hast led my soul to learn and do, Tis’ all for Thee, O God, tis’ all for Thee. Tis’ not for me to flaunt to others near, But to be used to serve all lovingly. O, quench the latent pride that lingers deep, And fill this heart with more, more love for Thee. […]
When now and then my heart doth raise itself, And would for men’s appraisal start to seek. The Lord does swiftly chide with gentle words, “Do all in humble service now to Me.” As I uphold Thy loving works and words, To Thee, my God, I raise this silent plea, “O less of self, my […]
Meditations at Gethsemane 