by Joshua Reynolds
Period of Silent Adoration
Speak, Lord, for Thy servant heareth. – 1st Kings 3:10
Lord, what wilt Thou have me do? – Acts 9:6
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| Anna Sophia of Hesse-Darmstadt, 1658. Tr. George T. Rygh, 1909. |
Johann Schop. Werde Munter, 1648. |
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| 1 Speak, O Lord, Thy servant heareth, Let Thy Word to me come near; Newborn life and spirit give me, Let each promise still my fear. Death’s dread pow’r, its inward strife, Wars against Thy Word of life; Fill me, Lord, with love’s strong fervor That I cling to Thee forever! |
2 Oh, what blessing to be with Thee And to listen to Thy voice; Let me ever love and hear Thee, Let Thy Word be now my choice! Many hardened sinners, Lord, Flee in terror at Thy Word; But to all who for sin grieveth Comfort sweet and hope it giveth. |
| 3 Lord, Thy words are waters living When my thirsting spirit pleads. Lord, Thy words are bread life-giving; On Thy words my spirit feeds. Lord, Thy words will be my light through death’s cold and dreary night; Yes, they are my sword prevailing And my cup of joy unfailing! |
4 As I pray, dear Jesus, hear me; Let Thy words in me take root. May Thy Spirit e’er be near me That I bear abundant fruit. May I daily sing Thy praise, From my heart glad anthems raise, Till my highest praise is given In the endless joy of heaven. |
