Occasionally I read through an old hymnal and was blessed to read words written by James Montgomery written in 1825 which touched my heart. One of the joys of being part of the Body of Christ of which He is Head is how love, grace, unity, and purpose of God's redeemed have not changed from the beginning. The aim and desire of saints now in glory we can share and perpetuate with great praise to our eternal and almighty God. Perhaps this hymn will minister to you as it did me, and let us make it a prayer to our Saviour.
Spirit of the living God!
In all Thy plenitude of grace,
Where'er the foot of man hath trod,
Descend on our apostate race!
Give tongues of fire and hearts of love
To preach the reconciling word;
Give power and unction from above,
Whene'er the joyful sound is heard.
Be darkness, at Thy coming, Light;
Confusion, order in Thy path;
Souls without strength inspire with might;
Bid mercy triumph over wrath.
O Spirit of the Lord! Prepare
All the round earth her God to meet;
Breathe Thou abroad like morning air,
Till hearts of stone begin to beat.
Baptise the nations far and nigh;
The triumphs of Thy Cross record;
The name of Jesus glorify,
Till every kindred call Him Lord.
(Palmer, Roundell. The Book of Praise. Macmillan and Co., 1867. pages 194-195.)
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