10/15/22 Weekend Grif.Net - Self

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Oh, the bitter shame and sorrow,
   That a time could ever be,
When I let the Saviour's pity
Plead in vain, and proudly answered - 
    "All of self, and none of Thee."

Yet He found me; I beheld Him
    Bleeding on the cursed tree;
Heard Him pray, "Forgive them, Father,"
And my wistful heart said faintly - 
    "Some of self, and some of Thee."

Day by day His tender mercy,
    Healing, helping, full and free,
Sweet and strong, and ah, so patient,
Brought me lower while I whispered - 
    "Less of self, and more of Thee."

Higher than the highest heavens,
    Deeper than the deepest sea,
Lord, Thy love at last hath conquered:
Grant me now my soul's petition - 
    "None of self, and all of Thee."

- Theodore Monod

 

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Dr Bob Griffin

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