Resting

Jesus, I am resting, resting
In the joy of what Thou art;
I am finding out the greatness
Of Thy loving heart.
Thou hast bid me gaze upon Thee,
And Thy beauty fills my soul,
For by Thy transforming power
Thou hast made me whole.
Simply trusting Thee, Lord Jesus,
I behold Thee as Thou art,
And Thy love, so pure, so changeless,
Satisfies my heart -
Satisfies its deepest longings,
Meets, supplies its every need,
Compasseth me round with blessings:
Thine is love indeed!

- Jean Sophia Pigott

Jesus' Little Lamb

I am Jesus' little lamb,
Ever glad at heart I am;
For my Shepherd gently guides me,
Knows my need, and well provides me,
Loves me every day the same,
Even calls me by my name.
- Henrietta Hayn, 1778

Lord, Give Us...

Strength for the journey
Protection for the way
Light for the path
And grace for the day

Comfort in your presence
Peace in the night
Endurance for the climbing
Until home is in sight

Purpose In Prayer

Yesterday evening in church we had a discussion on a book by E.M Bounds called the Purpse of Prayer. We were discussing chapter 5 and I found it very powerful and convicting.
I was pleased to find the book online this morning. If you would like to read it, you can find it here.
It isn't something you can read lightly and it will take more than one reading most likely. Also it has some pretty dated words in it but still very much worth your time.
It amazes me how the church really hasn't changed much. This was written in the 1800's I believe but we still struggle with some of the same internal issues.
Let me know what you think.