More of You (New Song)

Michael E. Wood

October 2, 8-9, 2013

He must increase, but I must decrease. John 3:30

While this verse speaks particularly of the relationship of John the Baptist with Jesus the Messiah in salvation history, the thought occurred to me that the principle of our ongoing sanctification could also be observed.

As we consider how we might become more usable to God in the advancement of His Kingdom, our focus should be continually brought to the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.  For we are the workmanship of God, created in Christ Jesus unto good works which God has before ordained that we should walk in them.  So then as we proceed to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, it should likewise become more and more evident that it is Christ in us, the hope of glory, who will bring about His purposes by the power of His Spirit to praise of His glorious grace.

Contemplation's never cease

Of how Your kingdom may increase.

But I find so oft, I fall so short

Through life You give on lease.

And what I need in all I say,

And what I need in all I do

Is so much less of what’s of me

And so much more of what’s of You.

More of You to cheer the heart

Which feels the pains of searing loss.

More of You to give the strength

To bear the burdens of the cross.

For the joy You set before all those

Who look to You and live,

You have promised to bring forth

That we may You the glory give.

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Father, help me by Your Spirit

In the cross of Christ to hide,

Knowing You are ever present

As the blood spilled from the side

Of my Savior who has given words

To know Him as my guide,

And to slay my pride remaining

And in Him alone abide.

More of You to give the grace

I need to honor You each day.

More of You to shine the light

Of life to others on the way

To the house You have prepared

For those who look to You and live,

As our Father through the Son

That we may You the glory give.

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So then all You have appointed,

Help us see by Your own hand,

You have brought to know the truth,

By Christ alone we’re made to stand.

May Your faithfulness and love

Give strength in weakness that we feel

As the treasure in these jars of clay

Show others, He is Real!

More of You to give the grace

To walk in true humility.

More of You to change our thoughts

To live a life of purity.

For the glory we behold

As those who look to You and live

Shall be fully consummated

In Your presence then to give.