Sabbath Evening Prayer
By Jean Bennion
Oh, thou who has all gifts to give,
Be merciful to me
For by thy word alone I live,
Now and eternally.
Thy spirit, striving with me still,
Makes me aware of sin,
And summons up my earnest will
Thy purity to win.
Oh, richly now thy grace impart, –
All things I need of thee, –
I ask the understanding heart,
The eyes, the will, to see;
The quiet mind, the spirit meek,
Wherein I shall, at length
Achieve the victory I seek –
Strong in thy perfect strength.
(1927)
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I like this–it will go into my scriptures for quiet meditation.
I’m glad to hear that, Nan.