While in the midst of reading through "Communion with God", by John Owen, I continue to be amazed by the fact that God can and does take the infirmities of our own minds to speak of the infinite love He has for us. We have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. (2nd. Cor. 4:7) Oft I find myself to be slow to comprehend while reading, even slower of speech to articulate, and yet I rejoice in my infirmities that the power of Christ may rest upon me. (2nd Cor. 12:9)
In sweet communion God's embrace
Doth lift our soul to run the race.
Now set before us, each new stride
By His design, our sin and pride
Is overcome to prove and test.
Christ Is our all, our peace and rest.
God's Word our lamp our feet to guide
And Christ our light, in Him we hide.
Oh Holy Spirit, in You we trust,
Renew our minds, as we of dust
Have naught within on which to lean,
Apart from grace by which we glean,
The meat You give of life and purpose,
Reflecting the glory of Your purchase.
For as we are not now our own,
We live to sow the seed that's sown
Within our hearts and cultivate,
That others know and contemplate.
Your glory excels beyond our minds.
Your love through Christ, the tie that binds
Our hearts to be in one accord,
As naught of earth can e'er afford
The mercy You have now bestowed
Through Christ alone to make us grow;
One holy temple unto Your praise,
Til Christ's return marks end of days.
And every one as brightest star
Transformed by the glory of Who You Are!
Michael E. Wood
September 20, 2010
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